Caulifla: "Hey Gabe, you're a Saiyan too, right? Don't you have any confidence in your own bloodline?"
Gabe: "It's not that I don't have confidence. I just don't like being too absolute about things."
Master Roshi: "So, Tien, you've got over a million points. Are you going to use them to buy Saiyan blood, or do you have other plans?"
Tien: "@Master Roshi, Teacher Roshi, I've made up my mind—I'm buying the Saiyan bloodline!"
Tien: "Once I integrate with the Saiyan bloodline, the strength I'll gain down the line will far surpass anything I could achieve just using points to power up."
Tien: "Sure, after buying the Saiyan bloodline, I won't have many points left to boost my stats right now—but as long as I can become a Super Saiyan, the strength I'll gain will be incredible."
Beerus: "That's the spirit. At least you're thinking for yourself and not blindly influenced by that idiot Champa."
Caulifla: "You know, I'm really curious about what it looks like when someone who wasn't born a Saiyan becomes one by integrating the bloodline. I want to see it with my own eyes!"
Goku: "That's easy. Just have Tien live stream the process when he fuses with the Saiyan blood."
Caulifla: "Come on, 017, no need to start a live stream just for me. That sounds like a hassle."
Tien: "It's not a hassle at all. @Caulifla, if you're interested, I'll gladly stream the fusion process for you."
Caulifla: "Well, in that case, thanks a lot!"
Tien initiated the live stream and proceeded to purchase the Saiyan bloodline for a million points.
Champa: "Wait a second... Isn't a million points for a powerful Saiyan bloodline kind of cheap?"
Beerus: "What's wrong with that? Cheap is good. If you think it's too cheap, go buy a few more—nobody's stopping you."
Jack: "The reason the Saiyan bloodline only costs a million points is because it needs to be paired with transformation abilities."
Jack: "Just having the Saiyan bloodline isn't enough. If you can't transform, then it's almost useless. You'll never reach its true potential."
Champa: "Ah, I see. Thanks for the clarification, Jack."
Beerus: "Exactly, Champa. It's not that the Saiyan bloodline is cheap—it's that without the ability to transform, it's practically dormant."
Beerus: "Transformation is the key. Without it, this bloodline is just fancy decoration."
Champa: "I got it already, Jack explained it well. You don't need to repeat it, Beerus."
Beerus: "Oh please, with your IQ, even if Jack explained it clearly, I'm worried it still didn't sink in."
Champa: "Beerus, are you underestimating my intelligence!?"
Beerus: "Is there anything about your IQ that I should actually respect?"
Goku: "Hey, look! Tien's starting the fusion!"
On the live broadcast, Tien activated the fusion process with the Saiyan bloodline he just purchased. A brilliant layer of white aura enveloped his body, and his energy began to rise rapidly—just like when Krillin underwent his own transformation earlier.
Though the Saiyan bloodline isn't the most powerful when it can't be transformed, it's still stronger than the average Earthling bloodline. Some rare bloodlines might surpass it, but for Earthlings like Tien and Krillin, it's a massive power-up.
Now, if someone like Piccolo were to try the same fusion, he might not see much of a difference. After all, the Namekian bloodline is already pretty strong, and in its base form might even exceed non-transformable Saiyan power.
But for Earthlings? The improvement is undeniable.
There's also that old debate about Tien possibly being from the Three-Eyed People (the "Three-Eyed Tribe"), but there's never been solid proof. Just because he has three eyes doesn't automatically make him an alien.
And with that, Tien officially became the second acquired Saiyan among the Thug Group!
Krillin: "@Tien, how do you feel? Refreshed? Stronger? Come on, tell us!"
Tien: "Absolutely! My current strength is several times greater than before. Even without being able to transform yet, the Saiyan bloodline is a massive step up from Earthling blood."
Krillin: "Wait till you can transform—then you'll feel that rush! That overwhelming increase in power just from one transformation is something else!"
Krillin: "No wonder back then when we fought enemies, Goku and Vegeta were always on the front lines, and we could only hang around doing support or 'playing soy sauce.'"
Tien: "Yeah, but from now on, I can stand and fight alongside Goku and the others!"
Krillin: "But Tien... there's something I have to tell you. It's kind of bad news."
Tien: "What is it, Krillin?"
Tien felt a little nervous reading Krillin's ominous message. The tone seemed too serious, and it got him worried.
Krillin: "So, after we integrate with Saiyan blood, we become what's considered pure-blooded Saiyans—not half-bloods like Gohan and Goten."
Tien: "So what? Is that a bad thing? Are you saying pure-blooded Saiyans aren't as talented as hybrids like Gohan and Trunks?"
Tien thought back to the feats of Gohan and Goten. As mixed-race Saiyans, they had incredible potential. Gohan defeated Cell as a child, and Goten and Trunks could become Super Saiyans at a ridiculously young age. Their talent was undeniable.
But unfortunately, that talent was mostly wasted in peacetime.
Krillin: "No, no. That's not what I mean. What I'm saying is... Goku and Vegeta once told me that the hairstyle of pure-blooded Saiyans never changes. The hairstyle they're born with stays with them their entire life."
Krillin: "So for us who fused with Saiyan blood... whatever hairstyle we had at the moment of fusion? That's it. That's your permanent hairstyle now."
Tien: "That's... not a big deal. I've always been bald, and I'll stay bald. No problem for me!"
Tien honestly didn't see what the big deal was. He had always been bald by choice and didn't care much about hairstyles. It was a practical decision, especially for a martial artist. Besides, hadn't Krillin also been bald for most of his life?
To Tien, it was kind of a non-issue.
Caulifla: "Pfft! So the biggest drawback of acquiring Saiyan blood is a permanent hairstyle? That's hilarious!"
Gabe: "Well, to be fair, Saiyans do have a strong sense of pride. Hair matters to some of them."
Master Roshi: "Imagine being stuck with a weird haircut forever. You'd better make sure it looks good before you fuse."
Beerus: "This is getting ridiculous. You people are discussing hairstyles in the middle of a massive power evolution."
Champa: "Don't look at me. I'm not the one talking about hair."
Goku: "Honestly, I think being bald like Tien or Krillin is a good choice. No stress, no fuss!"
Tien: "Exactly. One less thing to worry about. I'll just focus on mastering the transformation now."
Jack: "@Tien, once you've stabilized the Saiyan bloodline, I'll send you a guide on how to unlock Super Saiyan form."
Tien: "Thanks, Jack. I'll make sure not to waste this opportunity."
And so, with the live stream ending, the chat was filled with a mixture of awe, amusement, and excitement.
Another human had crossed the threshold, stepping into the realm of Saiyans. And not just any Saiyan—a pure-blooded, post-acquisition warrior who had chosen power over appearance.
Hair or no hair, Tien was now ready to stand tall beside Goku and the others.
The age of the Earthling Saiyans had truly begun.
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