Chapter 64 Six Dragon Balls
"Who are you? Don't you dare hurt my Chi Chi!"
The Bull Demon King's voice boomed like thunder as he stood to his full, towering height. Without waiting for an answer, he grabbed a massive axe resting nearby. With a swift motion, he swung it down toward Cyrus and the others, the blade whistling through the air.
Chi Chi's face turned pale. "No, Daddy! Stop!"
Bulma and Tais screamed, frozen in fear as the axe descended. The Bull Demon King's protective instincts were in overdrive, assuming these strangers were just another group of treasure hunters—or worse, kidnappers targeting his daughter.
But before the blade could reach them—
CLANG!
Cyrus raised his hand, effortlessly stopping the axe with just two fingers. The impact sent a shockwave through the ground, but Cyrus remained unfazed, his calm demeanor contrasting sharply with the Bull Demon King's ferocious attack.
The Bull Demon King's eyes widened in disbelief. "What?!"
"Daddy, stop! They're not bad people!" Chi Chi shouted, running to her father's side. "Cyrus and the others are disciples of Master Roshi, just like you! They're here to help us put out the flames!"
Hearing his daughter's plea, the Bull Demon King hesitated, his grip on the axe loosening. His fierce gaze shifted between Cyrus and the group, still wary but now curious.
"Disciples of Master Roshi?"
"That's right, Brother Bull Demon King," Cyrus said, stepping forward with a respectful nod. "My name is Cyrus, and these are Bulma, Tais, and Goku. Goku and I are both students of Master Roshi, just like you once were."
To dispel any doubts, Cyrus gestured toward the somersault cloud hovering nearby and the red Ruyi Stick strapped to Goku's back. "This is the Somersault Cloud, a gift from Karin to both Goku and me. And this is the Ruyi Stick, entrusted to Goku by Senior Brother Son Gohan. Surely, you recognize these treasures?"
The Bull Demon King's eyes narrowed as he studied the items, then widened in astonishment. "The Somersault Cloud… and the Ruyi Stick?!"
A flood of memories washed over him. These were indeed items he had seen in his time training with Master Roshi. The mention of Son Gohan further solidified Cyrus's words.
"Well, I'll be…" The Bull Demon King exhaled deeply, lowering his axe. His fierce demeanor softened, replaced by a mixture of relief and embarrassment. "I'm sorry for attacking you. These days, you can't be too careful with all the treasure hunters lurking around. But if you're really Master Roshi's disciples, then you're family to me."
Chi Chi beamed. "See, Daddy? I told you they were good people!"
Goku grinned, proudly puffing out her chest. "Yep! And we're here to help you put out the fire on Frying Pan Mountain!"
The Bull Demon King let out a hearty laugh, his booming voice echoing through the fiery landscape. "Well then, I owe you all a big thank you! If you can help us save my castle and Chi Chi's treasures, I'll treat you to a feast fit for kings!"
"Ahahahaha…"
"Cyrus, Goku, I had no idea you were also disciples of Master Roshi. I thought you were more of those scoundrels trying to steal my treasure," the Bull Demon King said with a hearty laugh, throwing aside his axe. "I'm sorry for the misunderstanding. Please forgive me."
His menacing aura dissipated entirely as he rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment.
"No harm done, Senior Brother," Cyrus replied with a smile. "Master Roshi and Brother Gohan are doing well. They're living together on Kame House, enjoying the peaceful days. You don't have to worry."
"Ah, I'm glad to hear that," the Bull Demon King said, visibly relieved.
Then his expression turned serious again. "Cyrus, Goku, you've seen the fire surrounding my castle. It's completely out of control. I was hoping to borrow the palm leaf fan from Master Roshi to extinguish the flames. Can you help me get it?"
Cyrus chuckled and raised the banana fan from behind him, its large, iconic leaves gleaming in the light of the surrounding inferno. "You don't need to go to Master Roshi for the fan, Senior Brother. The banana fan is right here with me."
The Bull Demon King's eyes widened, and then he burst into laughter. "Ahahahaha! Fantastic! That's truly the banana fan!" He clapped his hands together, his joy evident. "Finally, I can return to my castle. Cyrus, can you help me put out the fire? I'll do anything you ask in return."
Cyrus nodded. "Of course. We'll handle the fire. But, Senior Brother, we're also searching for the Dragon Balls, and the radar shows one is in your castle. Once the flames are out, would you let us have it?"
"Dragon Ball?" The Bull Demon King scratched his head, looking puzzled. "What's a Dragon Ball?"
Cyrus reached into his bag and pulled out one of the Dragon Balls they had already collected, holding it up for the Bull Demon King to see. "It's a sphere like this. Each one has a different number of stars on it. We're looking for the one with six stars."
The Bull Demon King squinted at the Dragon Ball, then shook his head. "I don't remember seeing anything like that in my treasure hoard. But if you find it in the castle, it's yours."
"Thank you, Senior Brother," Cyrus said, bowing slightly in gratitude. "Let's take care of the fire first."
With that, Cyrus took a firm grip on the banana fan. Standing at the edge of Frying Pan Mountain, he raised the fan high and swung it with precision. The powerful gust of wind it generated roared across the blazing mountain, extinguishing the flames in waves.
The Bull Demon King, Chi Chi, and the others watched in awe as the once-fiery mountain was quickly reduced to smoldering embers.
"Unbelievable…" the Bull Demon King muttered, his voice full of admiration. "Master Roshi truly has incredible disciples."
As the last flames flickered out, the castle stood revealed amidst the smoke, its grand structure intact despite the inferno that had surrounded it.
"Alright, Senior Brother," Cyrus said, lowering the banana fan. "The fire is out. Let's go find that Dragon Ball."
Without wasting any time, they quickly found a high vantage point. Cyrus, holding the banana fan, prepared to help the Bull Demon King put out the flames engulfing Frying Pan Mountain.
"Banana fan!!!"
With a swift shout, Cyrus swung the fan, and a powerful gust of wind blew across the mountain, snuffing out the flames in an instant.
However, before anyone could celebrate, the fire flared up again with a sharp whoosh!
These flames were no ordinary fire; they were fueled by fire essence that had fallen from the sky, burning for ten years without dying. A single fan wasn't enough to extinguish such relentless flames. But Cyrus wasn't fazed. He lifted the fan and fanned twice more.
The banana fan was a legendary artifact, one of immense power. One swing could summon wind, two could create rain, and three could bring forth a torrential downpour.
As Cyrus fanned the air three times, dark clouds rapidly gathered in the sky, thunder rumbling in the distance. Moments later, a heavy rain began to pour, drenching the mountain.
Hualalalalalal…
The intense downpour extinguished the flames, cooling the searing heat of the mountain. The fire that had once raged across Frying Pan Mountain was now gone, replaced by the refreshing rain.
"Ahahahahaha!" The Bull Demon King roared with laughter, his voice filled with relief. "Great! The flames are finally out!"
Chi Chi looked at Cyrus in awe, her eyes shining. "That's amazing, Cyrus! Your banana fan is incredible!"
Cyrus grinned. "Oh, do you like it, Chi Chi? If you do, I can give it to you."
Chi Chi's eyes widened in surprise. "Really? You'd give me such a powerful thing?"
"Of course," Cyrus said with a playful smile, ruffling Chi Chi's hair. "Chi Chi is so cute."
Chi Chi's face flushed crimson. He called me cute and is giving me something so precious… Could this be a confession of love?
Flustered, she covered her face, her thoughts swirling as she drifted into her own little world.
Later, in a corner of the Bull Demon King's castle, Goku's voice rang out with excitement. "Ah! Found it! The Dragon Ball!"
Goku held up the 7-star Dragon Ball with a wide grin, his joy evident. This was the final Dragon Ball they needed. With the five they had already found, this made six in total.
"Hahaha… I can't believe that Dragon Ball was really in my castle," the Bull Demon King laughed heartily, clearly pleased by the outcome.
In gratitude, he invited Cyrus and Goku to tour his treasure collection. Without hesitation, they followed the Bull Demon King to the treasure room.
Cyrus was taken aback by the sheer scale of the collection. Piles of jewels, gold, and rare artifacts filled the room—his old senior brother certainly knew how to collect treasures.
Goku, uninterested in the wealth, remained at the back, while Bulma and Taisi's eyes sparkled with excitement. Their hearts raced as they looked over the glittering treasures.
"Hey, Mr. Bull Demon King, could we take some of your treasures?" Bulma asked, her voice sweet and flattering, barely able to contain her excitement.
The Bull Demon King laughed loudly, his face lighting up with generosity. "Hahaha! Of course! You're all friends of Cyrus and Goku. Take whatever you want!"
"Long live!!!" Bulma and Taisi cheered, their eyes practically gleaming with joy. Without another word, they dove into the piles of treasure, excitedly picking out their favorite items.
To be continued…
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