Chapter 80: Snake Path and Peaches
"Lord Yama, we wish to go to King Kai's planet to seek his guidance for our training."
Since there was no reason to hide it, Cyrus stated his purpose directly.
As expected, upon hearing his words, King Yama's expression flickered with surprise.
"You want to train under Lord Kai?"
"Yes, Lord Yama. Please grant us passage."
King Yama fell silent momentarily, carefully observing Cyrus's composed yet respectful demeanour.
With his sharp intuition, he could tell that Cyrus was no ordinary individual. Allowing him to train under King Kai wouldn't be an issue. However, the two standing beside him—especially Chi-Chi—were another matter. Goku was promising, but Chi-Chi? With her current strength, she might not even withstand the intense gravity of King Kai's planet. The idea was utterly absurd!
"I have no objections to you going, but are you sure you want to bring them along?"
"Training under Lord Kai is rigorous and demanding. It's not something little girls like them can endure."
King Yama said as he glanced at Goku and Chi-Chi.
Before Cyrus could respond, Goku and Chi-Chi were already protesting.
"Uncle, don't underestimate us!"
"That's right! Goku and I are both amazing!"
Clenching their small fists, the two spoke with determination.
King Yama couldn't help but chuckle to himself. I can't tell how strong you two little girls are, yet you're still so confident, huh?
Just as he was about to say something, Cyrus's voice finally rang out.
"Goku, Chi-Chi, don't be rude."
Then, turning back to King Yama, he continued, "Don't worry, Lord Yama. I have my own plans for Goku and Chi-Chi. If they're unable to keep up with Lord Kai's training, I will send them back immediately."
After scolding Goku and Chi-Chi, Cyrus reassured King Yama.
He understood the concerns King Yama had—after all, he had considered them himself. He wasn't too worried about Goku, but Chi-Chi was another story. Her strength might indeed be a problem.
As Cyrus had mentioned, he already had his own arrangements, and there was no need to explain his plans to King Yama in detail.
King Yama frowned slightly, clearly noticing the hidden meaning behind Cyrus's words.
However, having already offered his advice, he wasn't particularly concerned about the specifics of other people's plans.
"In that case, go ahead."
"You, take them to Snake Way."
Without another word, King Yama pointed to a little ghost standing nearby and gave the order.
"Yes, Lord Yama!"
…
"My lords, this is Snake Way."
Following the little ghost's guidance, Cyrus and the others soon arrived at the entrance of Snake Way.
The so-called Snake Way was a narrow path built atop the back of a giant stone snake. It twisted and stretched endlessly into the distance, with no end in sight. Beneath the path, a yellowish sea of clouds spread out, creating an awe-inspiring sight.
"This snake is so long!"
"Mmm, it looks amazing!"
Goku and Chi-Chi marveled at the scene before them, both clearly excited by the view.
"As long as we pass through Snake Way, we can reach Lord Kai. However, Snake Way is one million kilometers long. It's said that only Lord Yama has ever successfully completed it."
"Also, below the snake path is hell. Please be careful not to fall off, my lords."
The little ghost spoke enthusiastically, giving his warning.
"Thank you, we'll be careful."
Cyrus acknowledged the warning, though he was already aware of it. Still, he thanked the little ghost for his help.
"Hehehe…"
"If there's nothing else, I'll return and report to Lord Yama."
After exchanging pleasantries, the little ghost departed. Cyrus and the others turned their attention back to Snake Way, each feeling a little excited.
"Hey, Cyrus, are we really going to run from the head of this giant snake all the way to its tail?"
Goku bounced up and down with enthusiasm, eager to start.
"Yes, the other side of Snake Way leads to King Kai's Planet, our destination."
"But running's too slow. Let's use [Air Dance] to fly over."
With a slight smile, Cyrus glanced at Chi-Chi beside him.
"Chi-Chi."
"Um!"
Understanding Cyrus's intent, Chi-Chi jumped up and wrapped her arms around his back. She rubbed her cute little head against his body, her big, watery eyes curving into crescent shapes as she smiled.
"Goku, let's go!"
"Oh!"
Without further delay, colourless flames burst from Cyrus and Goku's bodies, enveloping the three of them before they soared into the sky.
The Snake Way stretches for an impressive one million kilometres. To put this into perspective, the circumference of the Earth's equator is only about 40,000 kilometres. This means running the entire length of Snake Way would be like completing 25 full laps around the planet's equator!
It's a distance that could leave anyone breathless. While it's an impossible feat for ordinary people, it's no challenge for Cyrus and his companions.
If Cyrus chose to, flying at full speed would take just half a day.
However, they weren't in any rush to save the Earth or anything urgent. There was no need for haste, so they chose to fly leisurely.
The journey was mostly quiet, and two days later—
"Cyrus?"
Noticing Cyrus had suddenly stopped, Goku quickly followed suit and halted in the air.
"It should be around here..."
Cyrus muttered to himself, scanning the surroundings.
According to his calculations, they had flown about a quarter of the way along Snake Way. Here was something Cyrus had been keen on obtaining, something he greatly desired.
In the original Dragon Ball, when Goku travelled to King Kai's planet for the first time to train, he fell asleep on Snake Way and plummeted into the hell below. However, he turned the situation to his advantage by eating a mystical peach there, which greatly enhanced his strength. With that boost, Goku was able to finish the Snake Way, a feat that had seemed impossible before.
These peaches could directly enhance one's power, and naturally, Cyrus wanted such a rare and valuable item!
There was also another reason for his interest—Chi-Chi.
Although Chi-Chi had immense potential and Cyrus had high hopes for her, she was still a bit too weak at the moment. With her current strength, it would be difficult for her to endure the gravity on King Kai's planet, let alone train effectively there. But if Chi-Chi ate the peaches and gained a strength boost, all of these challenges could be solved.
This had been Cyrus's plan from the start.
The reason he hadn't shared this plan with King Yama earlier was simple. The peaches were rare and could only be consumed by King Yama himself. They were his property, and to take them would mean stealing. A wise thief wouldn't be foolish enough to tell their master that they were plotting to steal from them.
Of course not!
But even if one were a thief, as long as no one discovered it, who would know?
As this thought crossed his mind, a greedy and sly smile slowly spread across Cyrus's face...
To be continued…
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