Reunion of Unlikely Two [Tomina]

"Ah, there you are," she would greet Tomina. She slowly stood up and smiled. "I thought you'd think that I reincarnated as a saiyan or something," she admitted "but instead you thought that I learned new tricks? Well, not quite right, but not quite wrong either."

The Kai in disguise would immediately created a table, pair of chair, and afternoon tea set after sensing that most ki signatures around here are just the natives. "I did said that I wanted to chat with you over tea and cakes, but if you prefer something hard that's fine too. But first and foremost..." she took out her Potara earrings and showed it to the halfling. She would then wear it and undoed her shapeshifting. "Warrior Tomina, let me introduce myself again, this time under different name. I'm Chione of the South. Yasai is not under my jurisdiction, but I gotten permission from my senior to visit. It's complicated to face you like this, considering that I was indeed met my end on your hand, but on the other hand, you did have a hand on my revival as... this. I'm still haven't fully used to this new body. it's hard and when I trip and stumbles it hurts... Fleshy body is so frail in many way...

But that is not as important as the more pressing question. What happened to you after the entire Tournament fiasco? I only read about the report on what happened, but the full details of it I have no idea. You seem managed to restore your sister back to life, but... the extent of your wish, I did not thought that you would not ask for ultimate power. Instead you decided to bring the mortal level back up to a safe level that most likely would help us to avoid same case scenario for several decades... had it not for the Saiyan King doing the heart crushing on the Demon King. But I digress... What exactly happened? What makes you change your mind, about ruling the universe, about all the things you told me?"

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"Pft...fufu..." Chione can't help but to giggle at Tomina's surprise. "Life is strange isn't it? I'm feeling complicated myself, but Weiss is no longer, and I'm sure Lagerus-sama is a better Hakaishin to be wished for. And so, I won't mind at all to be a Kai. I'm still learning the ropes though, and honestly, I'm not going to say that I'm good enough to not screw up now and then." Admittedly, hearing Tomina said that she had a child, Chione looked quite surprised. "Now that's something. Still in incubator? Or perhaps already walking around? Either way, congratulations. They said being a parent changes someone, either for better or for worse, and I wish you the best for it.

And your Kai would be the very same one that saved your sister from Weiss' attack. She's a reasonable Kai,"

At that time, Chione immediately contacted by the Kai having jurisdiction over the planet. The dimensional telepathy was a bit sudden. There's no change in her mannerism thankfully. Multitasking is a skill that she picked when she became Kai. She got the basic down even before then, having to defend herself back when she was Metalman against attackers. <<Lady West you think that the new North will most likely fall? That... that's a bit too sudden. With the currently kept to themselves Lord East considered, among us four I do think that the North is a bit too full of himself... yet to label him immediately as one that would fall... Did something happened? Also, I understand, I merely wish to trade view with this one. Before, trading view with her was beneficial for me, and thus I wondered if I could hear more from her.>> Her all-seeing eyes only limited itself to her area of jurisdiction, thus Namek. She haven't seen anything that drastic yet.

"Interesting way of drinking tea. Would you like a shot glass instead?" Chione joked to Tomina. "....Well, how to say this... I did indeed provoked you. I asked you if something mattered more than your sister, your world's survival and your goal. Saiyans... I felt they're too locked in what they felt are their pride. Of course I can't change warrior race's mindset nor I am forcing them to accept help, but I want to gauge just how much your pride would stop you from resorting to unorthodox tactic in situation that demanded it. Would you resort to what most saiyans would call a cheap trick if you got one? Or would you risk universe survival by clashing with me? Turned out you did your best for your sister and your wish, and for that, I'm glad. An apology isn't needed. It's for the best course of the survival of the universe."

Chione sipped more of her tea. <<Are you interested perhaps? When I return, I'll deliver some of these tea to you. They're herbs called 'tea' apparently. In Universe Four there was a similar plant, but it tasted really bitter and unfit for man's consumption, but I was pleased to know that tea have relaxing effect. A group of human in Namek apparently cultivated them. I checked their property, and apparently it originated from North's planet. However, the nature of Namek's soil seem to make them tastes different. It's slightly more fragrant for some reason. Also... why do you ask about my disguise? It's nothing that important, but if you wish to know... well... the name that I'd use is Sativ. I'd lie and say that I was one of the very weak soldier from the Saiyan Empire sent out for planet conquering, or my parents just dislike to have such a gentle daughter like me thus sending me away. I do think I need a better veiled lie, but I don't think I would regularly appear in this quadrant as Sativ.>>

"I see," Chione would say "...I... don't really get why you're so adamant on that, but... Dragon Balls are something that you gotten because your valor in struggle to get them, is it not? Yet for some reason you Saiyans doesn't seem to believe that you're entitled to something that you fought for and won. Is it not a prize for your struggle? What would be so different between it and and the power that you got on your own, considering that you're entitled to what you have won? Of course, I'm not talking merely out of curiosity and unawareness, but also to understand the nature of Saiyans under my jurisdiction too. Remnant Alliance... is it? As you said before, your mother, Queen Lettis wished upon Dragon Ball for her power of using the Super Saiyan form. It had to be done out of necessity. What would your opinion be about that?"

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"Hmn, I think I'm still very green even in fighting though," Chione would answer "But at the very least I didn't make mistake of entering this planet without the proper disguise. It helps that you're here too. I think no one would be too suspicious of two saiyans signature here. You're also a higher up of this faction, yes? Although... of course I'll immediately put up my disguise and destroy all sort of evidence of me being a Kai if for some reason there are people who suddenly approached us."

Although it's quite a vulgar remark over there, Chione can't help but to chuckle. "Congratulations for your twins, then. I have no idea what to give to saiyan children, but I guess something from Planet of Kai would do good? Here," Chione would make several heavy weighted clothes, but seem to be adjustable in both weights and size. "There are small plates inside, you can just take those off to adjust the weight. I think the weight is around a ton in total? Well, considering this is planet of the saiyans, it goes ten times the weight, so it would be ten tons... Be careful to not overdo it, although I'm sure you know how to train your own children better than me. Well, if they want a target to beat up..." she would make a giant sized plushie that looks like silly looking monster. It's more to cute than scary, perhaps it's her taste. "This one can fix itself anytime it's destroyed, as long as it's not vaporized."

"From what I heard the Saiyan King and even the Overseer of my planet dislikes Kai for some reason. Perhaps it does have something to do with your word of Kai being not neutral. I'll leave a message to her--although it's probably not needed considering that this planet fell under her jurisdiction. She probably would have known of everything that happened down here. But at any rate, to formalize it, I'll definitely report it to her that you'd like to meet her. She's a level headed one and one among the one with best interest for the mortal, so I don't feel that she would not want to meet you."

For extra measure, she added this on her telepathy <<Well then Lady West, it's as she expressed. She'd like to meet with you. I feel it'll be very beneficial for your job... considering that apparently North Kai was an incompetent fool that soured this relationship.>>

Looks like the report was right after all. It's not that she did not believe her senior, but the fact that the north doesn't have even the decency to do it... She thought at the very least he would have a plan. "...So I have heard," Chione answered after sipping her tea. "Just now she told me about the incident. I have no words to express how unfortunate it was, but... yes, he might gone here without any sort of permission. Admittedly, I have no patience toward those who make it harder for someone's job. Pests, you might say... even if it's fellow gardener should he dared to make a mess in my side... Then without a doubt I'll teach him his place. North is slightly older than me in term of how long we were functional, yet he apparently have no tact to act like mortals does. While of course Lagerus-sama would be angry, we at the same time does not need a Kai that just toss their weight around just because they're supposed to be 'god'. Should he come again and cause trouble, I promise I would help you. Divine problem should be dealt by Divines themselves. I cannot let the image of Kai tarnished simply because of a rotten fruit."

Perhaps, it's the first time for someone to see the darker side of the Kai known as Chione. Her frozen expression as she said those with veiled cold fury definitely just show how angry she was. "Well then," Chione would switch the glass with shot glass anyway. Hearing that she's wordy even as a Kai, Chione only could smirk. "Alas, this is my nature. I'm always wordy. Philosophy, debates and discussion is what I like. I felt like trading views with open mind are what a Kai need to have. Even if there are view where Gods should not hear to what Mortal said, I don't feel that's right anyway. The mortals have their own view, everyone does. To ignore the mortal is like a ruler ignoring the mass' desire. If we are to singlehandedly push for changes ourselves, then Kai are nothing but whimsical dictators. That's why I'm here, I wish to learn more about the mortals, to hear what the leaders of these mortals have to say. I wouldn't say that we're close, yet we did make quite the favorable relationship back then in the tournament. That is why I felt I need to hear your voice first."

Though, it's interesting indeed to see her point of view. "I see, pardon me for my mistake then. Tomina... let me ask you something then. By this point, I felt you have crossed what I felt as a realm between mortal and gods. Your first step. So... let me ask a strange question: Where do you think this world is heading to? Do you feel some uneasiness that you an't quite describe? Don't you feel like... this is like a calm before storm?"

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Chione chuckled. It's embarrassing to admit, yet here she is, she cannot say otherwise. "Alas, you must have forgotten when I said I hate fleshy body for all its tripping and its size difference from my old one. When we reborn we pretty much had to learn how to toss punch again. Sadly, that applies to me. I have no idea how to toss a punch like the old me. Sometimes I forgot to dodge because my previous frame was way too heavy for dodging purpose.  Sometimes I even forgot I can fly now. I can't even use fire anymore, and I opted something else," she would create several ices and twirl it with her finger. "But I digress, I'm now greener than even the greenest pasture compared to the me of the past. The me in the past could probably go toe on toe with you, yet I'm currently nothing more than an afterthought. It's shameful, but I need to train to once again become a force to be recognized. That, and the need of a guardian. I need a personal guardian--but frankly, you didn't come to my thought for that reason. As much as I'd like a reassuring ally like you, I'd prefer you to be more of a neutral figure."

"Indeed that is tricky," Chione answered when Tomina said something about the God Ki. "There's no other way. I'll just slowly fade and teleport back to my planet. General does have nice ring to it. Congratulations for your promotion. I'd give you something to go along with it, but... hmmm," Chione raised her eyebrow mischievously "I heard someone is cutting back on the booze, so should I try to give her a vintage alcohol that was part of my predecessor's collection I wonder... That would be too sinful of me, oh dear, oh dear..."

Authority figure from their own race indeed make people far more accepting. Chione understood this. "Even so, we're supposed to be 'God of Creation'. To me that speaks nothing but 'gardener'. A Kai's role is to increase mortal level of the world. We're not supposed to rule over the mortals you see. As long as no mortals going as far as destroying planets or endanger mortal level, a Kai would not be bothered in whatever policy they have to rule their own people. We'd like to see how you grow. I wouldn't say as far as to say that you're children in eyes of the Kais, nay. But even so, personal growth is always something that a Kai likes. That includes me. Well, even before this I love to see people grows. Like how you did in the tournament of power."

Chione tilted her head at the question on how to punish the other God. "...Well... how to say..." she would ball up her hand into fist, her eyes looking blank and eerie smile just curved up on her face "...If it's up to me, then I guess beating them hard enough would be good already. I'd go further than that, because you know, I have told you how many times my job on the Universe 4 was disrupted, torn apart by pests that trying to claim those fertile land for themselves... That's why if I encounter another pest, even if it's a Kai then I would have no mercy.... Fufufu hehehe.... hehehehehe...." for some reason it looks like she have a lot of pent up stress that didn't came out during the tournament of power. However, the eerie aura faded immediately when she took a sip of her tea. "But then again, it's not up to me. Usually we'll make sure whether they strayed from creation path or not. Apparently there are theories that demons from Makai are byproduct from Kai who undergone transgression. God complex, then taking role of Hakaishin themselves would brand them as heretic. When that happened then I guess the other Kais would try to banish them, seal them, or perhaps a Hakaishin would personally erase them before it become an issue. There are case of those... Kai turned against path of creation and killed the rest. To prevent such scenario from happening again, usually Kais kept tight watch on another. Ironic, but as far as it goes, the North is on our tight watch.

As for my jurisdiction, it's Namek... Perhaps it's irony of nature, but the North presides over Earth. Honestly, if any of you know his position and thought Earth declared a war on you and you declare war on them just because of a misconception, I wouldn't hesitate to end his life myself--nay, I'll make sure to torture him and then let Lagerus-sama did the rest. We don't need another war, just after what effort you and the rest of the warrior did to fix all these issue with mortal level. But as it stands, North have yet to gone to his own planet for some reason. I am sadly on the same spot. In my case it's because I have yet to find the right time. The Guru might be a less busy man, but even so, I need more research. As you can see, a Kai's speech is different than mortal speech. Perhaps it's due to my new form, but... it came automatically to me. A slip of tongue is dangerous when going incognito. Although I guess North gone beyond more than slip of a tongue."

At that time, Chione would ate one of her scone. "It's unfortunate but Lady West apparently felt that she's not in position yet to meet you. She expresses desire to meet you, but due to several complications she would postpone the meeting until more favorable time, General Tomina. Alas as for that... I do recall my experience as mortal, but you're forgetting an important detail. I was kept to myself. Not many would stop to talk to metalman. My thought to speech converter was something given to me by Kron-sama, and back then I have no ability to do any sort of telepathy. If it's not for Sir Jinzo's boundless wisdom I wouldn't be able to utilize telepathy. An observer will learn much less than those who proactively interacts. And while it's true my learning curve might be easier than other Kai, it wouldn't do justice to call me experienced in mortal matters."

Though, this is a surprise... "...Hou? I'd like to ask where you heard that from but... nay, it's nonissue. I'll let it be and I will not prey further into the topic. As far as it goes it's beneficial for someone as strong as you to be well aware. As much as it hurts me, I have yet to be able to pinpoint what is the nature of this disturbance. Whether it's demons, or kais, or something else... sadly I have no idea. The wind is changing, a storm will come... that's all I felt. I hope these two years of peace did not make you or your fellow warriors complacent. Tournament of power has ended, but threat to our world sadly... only gets more and more threatening now. As much as possible, I'd like to soften the blow, no matter how little significance it makes"

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"Yes, I can't dodge," Chione amusedly repeated "I can't dodge because my body weighted tons. My strikes were quick, but I can't say so with my body. I can't fly even with the flame from my palms because I'm not exactly aerodynamic. That's Metalman's weakness. I'm no longer part of one, and I think I'm the last of my kind. That being said, that means Metalman of Former Universe Four are now extinct. As grateful I am about your offer to train sadly I'm not going to be able to spend extended time in this planet. With how the inhabitant hates the Kai I'd rather not risk it. It'll also would be very dangerous if my disguise ended up revealed. I'm pretty sure that if there are power level that just appear in a flash, stayed for a while and then gone it would create some dissonance and suspicion. Once or twice might be fine, but more than that it will get way too suspicious."

Guardians is a strange topic isn't it? Well, she could understand why Tomina thought so, but she'd like to correct some thing "First, Kais are supposed to be neutral, yes, SUPPOSED to be. Neutral as in unlike the Kaioh, Kaioshins must work together to bring balance to mortal level. We must be open to one another about our plans, otherwise we can't work as a team. This means we're not allowed to race to make our quadrant the best while the other lags behind. We must help one another, thus creating a balance. However, as it goes, being impartial honestly would be hard. I feel if Kaioshins having to stay neutral and turn blind eye on some problems of the universe, then the case where Kaioshins hated by the mortal will repeat itself once again. Thus, I'd like to present myself as allies of the mortals. Yes, in the end I need to do my job. I will strike those who brings needless chaos and promoting stagnation when it comes to it, but first and foremost, I want to present myself as a friend. Guardian in itself is related to Kai's role.

Honestly, we might be strong but we're fundamentally not a battle beings. Logic dictates that we're creators, not destroyers, thus we're weak in that front. I sure can handle weaker saiyans as I am right now. A super saiyan without any battle experience would be fine for me, but ultimately, I'm not a fighter. As shameful as it is, I admit that I will never reach the same level as the time I fought you back in that tournament. The tree have traded my endurance with my ability to create. Thus, that's why I need guardian, a guardian that strong enough to assist Namek in time of need. So, if you ask what sort of guardian I need... It's one that have Namek's best interest as their focus and in extension, the universe's, relentlessly always aims for greater height, and agreed with my ideal. Admittedly I'd love if it's a saiyan considering Remnants are saiyans. But as it goes, well... there are no one fitting for being my guardian yet sadly."

Admittedly, being told not different from mortal made Chione chuckle in amusement "Perhaps, but most Kai have God Complexes, for understandable reason. I cannot criticize Lord Mayuri's way of solving the problem too much, considering they did their best in trying to fix the mortal level... alas, it all gone to wrong way and thus we scored bad rapport in your eyes."

"Ah but that won't do," Chione retorted when Tomina told her to leave the dirty work to her guardian. The eerie smile only gets eerier as she goes "I told you before, but I'm not the Kai who is afraid to stain her hand with blood when it comes to it. A Kai must be judged by another. If it comes to it, I'll strike them. My guardian is there for being my agent, my messenger, and my personal bodyguard. A judgement should be done by me and me alone. Oh, and obviously, Lady Maki, but you get what I mean. Ahem, pardon me for my shift of tone. Like I told you I hate pests that tosses their weight around and does not understand the weight of their responsibility. Amusingly, while most other Kai would disagree with you, I say indeed, if even the mortal can do better job than a Kai, then surely that Kai is no more than a parasitic piece of scum."

Chione suddenly switched her tea with some alcohol, poured it to a shot glass and drink it in one shot. She tossed the glass behind her like some afterthought. "There, better. My mood is slightly better now. I swear, this is so idiotic that it hurts my head... *cough* Namek isn't that boring, mind. I'm always fond of nature so in my opinion I couldn't ask for better place. East got quite the hard work... The Vampire Queen of Rosario, she's probably the third strongest being in this universe. Her movement is a bit too hard for me to predict, but I'm hoping that our goal could at least intersect when it comes to mortal level. If there is someone I truly fear, it's her. Much more than your king, much more than Nakiya Devla. She's not the type I'd like to cross at any cost. Don't worry about the north. I swear I'll stop him. I'm very sure Lady Maki too would."

Nakiya as the one who started the shit? Well, she honestly wouldn't quite doubt that but... "...No, there's something in me that says it's not her. At any rate, as for hell... I'm guessing it's the birth of the new King of Hell. Jarvis Blehberry was erased by Zen'o, but surely a new demon is up to continue his legacy. All I hope is that he won't drive the mortal level nuts like the former salad dress--I'm sorry Caesar would. Well then, I think I asked enough question. I have little else to offer. If you want something from a Kai, as long as it's within my ability and it won't cause any troubles, I'll hear you out as a thanks."

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"Indeed, and I'm told to not take too long. It'll be dangerous for me. I sure can probably import those... Gravity Machine thingamajig for my future house and offers some training to people who came to my place... well assuming they have that honor of being allowed in. Only attendant of Kais are allowed in. Not even Kaio-gata, I mean, the North Kaio, the south Kaio or anything below the rank of Kaioshin attendant can come in. Well I'll make sure to look or those significant people. I honestly wish that there could be people who want to be my guardian. Technically, they benefit as one by pretty much get stronger quicker. However, well... how to say... I'm guessing most Saiyans would be against that because it's pretty much accepting help from a magical source. Even so, I'd love to have a saiyan guardian because they could help me in a view that I have no idea about, for example relating to strength, saiyan prides and such."

Chione just chuckled when Tomina said how it's to remind that Kai are not omnipotent "In a way I guess you're right. I'm guessing you mean Lord Onato. He's pretty much as strong as you were back before the event I think. I don't think you would ever met him again, but truth to be told, Onato is something that I quite dislike too. He reminds me too much of North, or better said, North reminds me of him. Perhaps incompetent version of him. Alas, I think I'll have to be content with just this guy."

When she was scolded, Chione just laughed. "I thought you mortal prefers God who are closer to your image than actual divines. But really, just one gulp is all I need to emphasis just how bad it is. You won't believe just how many paperworks I need to handle the first time I took the office. We technically doesn't have paperworks either. Kais normally just doesn't like paperworks, but... in my case, I felt it's needed. Information about Namek, whatever happened... you said that Namek is boring, but do you know that half of the planet now belongs to the saiyan and it's probably the second biggest trade hub after Earth? I'd dare to say it's almost first if Earth did not open itself to trade further. I was so interested in the change in just mere two years. How was that possible? So I gathered as much as I could. It was stressing, but it was fun. I never really drink... until today, that is."

Though she doesn't quite believe what she heard. "...Are you telling me to go die or something?" somehow her tone getting loose, probably because of the alcohol. Is she a lightweight? "Alright we Kai got access to go down there, but it doesn't mean I SHOULD go down there for whatever reason! If you can't do it, what makes you think I can do it with my measly power?! I'm weaker than the king of hell down there while before I could have made at least some major damage to him! But now you're telling me about someone strong enough to even have access to Makai version of Kaioken? A perverted version of it, even? ...Dear me... Calling it a hell of a favor won't even cut it."

Chione massaged her forehead, yet... it's obvious that she's not saying outright no to this. She's thinking. "...What would you give me for this?" she finally spoke.

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