>>5929925“It’s because I’m technically an apprentice to a Supreme Kai.” you start to explain. “That allows me to use certain abilities the Kais can call upon. The Kai Kai, a form of Instantaneous Movement that requires only the ability to clearly visualize the target destination, and not lock on to anyone’s specific Ki.”
“Sounds pretty handy. Though I guess it’s not something that can be easily taught, huh?” Krillin questions.
“I mean, I think it requires a specific training and like… Ki type? Zarid was able to learn it pretty quickly when I explained the concept, as were Tapion and Minotia. But Zarid’s training under his Earth’s Kami, and Tapion and Minotia are apprentices to a Supreme Kai like I am.” you explain. “Though I guess it also comes with some other perks, like an easier healing ability.”
“Hmm… come to think of it, Mr. Popo has a Magic Carpet that sorta has something similar to that, just in a limited form.” Krillin recalls. “Plus, I think Trip is able to teleport to certain places on her own if I remember a talk I had with her correctly… well, still, that’s plenty useful.”
Oh yeah, you figure Trip’d have something like that too. Well, regardless, you’ve still got a mission here. You check in with Lapis and Chuu Lee, asking, ‘How’s MOGUERA doing? Its sensors working well, everything operating as intended? How about scans for like, anything involving Black Water Mist, Destron Gas, Aquma?’
‘So far all systems are green. High levels of Carbon Monoxide and Methane deeper down and some pretty nasty stuff, but so far all of it is mundane. There are some odd things showing up, but odd in like, higher concentrations of certain chemicals than should be normal.’ Lapis answers.
Okay you definitely have done well enough on your chemistry exams to know those former things are pretty toxic, but you’re a bit curious. ‘Certain chemicals such as…?’
‘Hydrogen fluoride. Very nasty stuff. Poisonous, acidic, causes substantial damage to any tissues it comes into contact with.’ he replies. ‘At least that’s what this is telling me. Treatment for chemical burns caused by it is… very detailed and very unpleasant.’
You shudder a bit. ‘Right, well, thanks for sparing the details. Krillin and I sensed some kind of Ki signature deep in the abandoned mine, Buu’s heading off to investigate it. Where’s MOGUERA currently?’
There’s a brief pause, then Lapis answers, ‘Headed towards one of the larger seams to cut it off from the main source and turn off the heat. 15 km from where you guys are.’
‘Got it. We’ll keep you guys informed if Buu finds anything.’ And on that note, you contact the little Majin next. ‘Hey bud, you found the thing?’
(cont.)
