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"Granting a wish...? You can really make something that can do that?" You ask him, getting a nod from Kami.
"Yes. In truth, I had already created a set of Dragon Balls capable of that feat, but...not only did they have a fatal flaw in their design, but they have become permanently inert since I was split from Piccolo. I checked on them not long after you entered the Time Chamber." He admits, sighing out and shaking his head.
"If it can fix the damage that happened, then I'll definitely help you make a new set! Heck, I'm sure Azalea would be willing to help, too." You say. Now it's Kami's turn to look surprised, and he gives a short laugh at that.
"I should have expected as much from you. I'll gladly accept your help once more. I'll even let you figure out how to word the wish, when the time comes. Now, let's get to work." Kami says, patting you on the back.
You took the time to help Kami restore the Lookout to its original condition that day, but more importantly you spent every noon pouring your magical power into Kami's efforts right alongside Azalea, when you knew that your own power was at its strongest. Although it didn't seem like much was happening each day, Kami was carefully cultivating the pool of magic the three of you were creating, each day filtering out any impurities that arose in the energy and ensuring it could coalesce together without issue.
After the first month and a half of effort, Kami would use this wellspring of gathered energy to materialize into existence a small stone orb, only about the size of your closed fist - if not a bit smaller. In a similar timeframe, you would repeat the process, until at the eleventh month you had everything you needed: A full set of 7 Dragon Balls. However, that was when Kami approached you with an issue, his countenance gravely serious.
"This is difficult to say, Honta, but...at our current rate, I think we may not finish on time." Kami says.
"H-Huh? What do you mean, not on time?" You ask, confused by the news.
"If we intend to return to life those who were killed by King Piccolo, then...we only have one year from the date of their deaths to do so. And this final step to complete the Dragon Balls will take 35 days to complete with the amount of energy we can muster up...it would put us just over the time limit." He admits, eyes downcast to the floor as he feels the weight of his analysis. You were too shocked to respond for a few seconds, before...
"That's AT your current rate!" A familiar voice speaks up from beside you. You practically jump, not having sensed anyone coming close at all! As your head snaps over to the source of the voice, you can see that it's none other than Yang...and Lady Baba right next to her! They must have teleported in, now that you think about it.
"Yang!" You exclaim, going to wrap her up in a bearhug. She deftly ducks under it, like she knew exactly what you were going to do and how to avoid it.
