"Flying Nimbus!"
Master Karin ordered, and a large golden cloud slowly flew up from below. It was indeed the Flying Nimbus!
The Flying Nimbus was a massive golden cloud outside Korin tower, made up of many smaller Flying Nimbuss. After living in the temple for a year and climbing up and down Korin tower countless times, Yuujin and Goku often saw this golden cloud drifting around the tower.
"Haha… It's the Flying Nimbus! Flying Nimbus!"
"Go ahead, each of you pick one."
"Thank you, Lord Karin!"
Master Karin smiled, and Goku eagerly jumped down to make her choice. The Flying Nimbus was a very convenient flying tool that could fly at will according to the rider's wishes. It was not only incredibly fast but also arrived promptly whenever called. However, only those with pure hearts could ride the Flying Nimbus. Those with impure minds or evil intentions would be unable to use it.
"Yuujin, hurry up and come too!"
Goku had already chosen a Flying Nimbus and was flying around in the air, having a great time while calling for Yuujin. Yuujin couldn't help but smile bitterly. Although he was also interested in the Flying Nimbus, he knew himself well. Someone with ambitions and desires like him probably wouldn't be recognized by the cloud.
"Lord Karin, although I'm not a bad person, I'm not exactly pure-hearted either. I probably can't ride the Flying Nimbus, right? Do you have one that doesn't require a pure heart?"
Feeling a bit awkward, Yuujin asked.
"Oh… you're honest."
"That reminds me, there actually is a Flying Nimbus that doesn't require a pure heart."
Master Karin smiled.
"Then please give that cloud to me."
Yuujin had asked casually, not expecting that such a cloud existed. Now he couldn't help but feel excited.
"That cloud is a bit special, and I don't mind giving it to you. In fact, I'd rather you take it away."
"Anyway, let me summon it so you can take a look."
Master Karin raised his staff again.
"Come forth, Black Flying Nimbus!"
There was a hint of disdain in his tone, as if referring to a problem child. But Yuujin's anticipation only grew. Shortly after Master Karin's voice fell, a black dot appeared in the distant sky. In the blink of an eye, it flew past Yuujin and Master Karin, the gust almost knocking them over.
Not only that, but it began circling Korin tower at high speed, making it impossible to see its shape clearly—like a streak of black lightning!
"Don't be naughty, Black Flying Nimbus!"
Master Karin shouted, and the black cloud finally came to a stop. Yuujin then saw that it was indeed a Flying Nimbus, but unlike the usual golden color, it was entirely black. No wonder it was called Black Flying Nimbus!
It had transformed into a cloud with eyes and a mouth, making funny faces at Master Karin and Yuujin. Master Karin looked exasperated, while Yuujin found it amusing; it was quite the character.
"The Black Flying Nimbus used to be a normal one, but it was tainted by dark energy and turned into this. Its speed is even faster now, but it has become unruly and mischievous, often causing trouble and bullying other clouds."
Master Karin explained, and Yuujin got the gist of it. His eyes sparkled with excitement; he didn't care about its unruly nature. What caught his attention was that its speed surpassed that of regular Flying Nimbuss!
Indeed, based on that earlier speed, the Black Flying Nimbus was far faster than those golden clouds outside.
"Lord Karin, can this Black Flying Nimbus be ridden by someone who isn't pure-hearted?"
"That's right, but if you want to tame it, you'll have to earn its approval first."
"What do I need to do?"
"Ride the Black Flying Nimbus, and if you can stay on until nightfall without being thrown off, you'll have earned its approval."
"Alright, I'll give it a shot!"
With a flash of determination in his eyes, Yuujin wasn't about to let a mere cloud get the better of him.
Under Master Karin's watchful gaze, Yuujin leaped onto the Black Flying Nimbus. However—
Crackle!
A surge of electricity erupted from the cloud, shocking Yuujin until he was scorched inside and out. The Black Flying Nimbus formed a large grin, while Yuujin, teeth gritted, emitted smoke from his entire body.
For an ordinary person, that intense lightning might have been fatal, but Yuujin, though feeling the pain, managed to endure it. Rather than getting angry, he became even more interested in the cloud.
"How interesting, it can even use lightning attacks."
"Black Flying Nimbus, take off! Let's see if you can throw me off!"
The Black Flying Nimbus, apparently surprised that this human could withstand its lightning, showed an annoyed expression. It took a deep breath, transformed into a black bolt of lightning, and shot into the sky.
"Hahaha…"
"Flying Nimbus, let's follow them!"
Playing in the air, Goku saw Yuujin flying off on a black cloud and immediately chased after him on her own Flying Nimbus…
…
Swoosh!
The Black Flying Nimbus streaked across the sky like black lightning, leaving a long trail. Everything around seemed to blur as it sped up, making it difficult for Yuujin to breathe. The wind stung his eyes painfully, forcing him to gather his energy around them for relief.
Yuujin marveled at its speed—far beyond that of regular Flying Nimbuss. In the original Dragon Ball, even Son Goku used his Flying Nimbus until his power level surpassed ten thousand, but this Black Cloud's speed was several times faster!
"Black Flying Nimbus, I've set my sights on you. Surrender to me!"
Determined to make the cloud his, Yuujin declared. The cloud, showing anger at this human's audacity, accelerated and spun rapidly in an attempt to throw him off.
"Hahaha…"
"Useless, useless! Until you surrender, I won't get off!"
Laughing heartily, Yuujin channeled his energy to his feet, sticking firmly to the Black Flying Nimbus. No matter how fast it spun or accelerated, Yuujin remained as steady as a rock.
The two engaged in a standoff, flying far away in an instant.
"Sigh, Yuujin's so fast…"
Goku, shading her eyes with one hand, watched Yuujin and the Black Flying Nimbus vanish in the distance, looking rather troubled.
To be continued…
Also, guys, it is a new book, so I request you all donate all your powerstones to this fiction for the starting weeks so it will reach the maximum audience. I will be very grateful.