As Goku caught his breath among his friends on Earth, a shimmering portal opened before him. Stepping through it, he found himself in a vibrant forest filled with luminous flowers. A pixie named Lyra fluttered nearby, her wings sparkling like diamonds. ‘Welcome back, Goku! You know, not all challenges are fought with fists!’ she chimed. ‘What do you mean?’ he asked, curiosity piqued. ‘Well, this is the Wishing Grove. The next challenge is to help those in need!’ Her voice was filled with excitement. Goku beamed, ‘Count me in! What do I have to do?’ The forest abruptly dimmed, and echoes of despair reverberated. ‘Help the lost souls who wander here,’ Lyra instructed. ‘Each one needs your guidance to find peace.’ Goku nodded, determination settling in his bones. As he ventured deeper into the woods, he encountered a weary spirit—an old warrior named Tael. ‘I’ve lost my way… I cannot find rest,’ Tael lamented. Goku stepped forward. ‘What caused your unrest?’ The warrior recounted the story of his final battle, lost to time. ‘I sought power, but it consumed me!’ he declared, anguish painting his ethereal form. ‘You fought bravely,’ Goku comforted. ‘But it’s okay to seek redemption.’ As Goku spoke, Tael’s spirit seemed to brighten. ‘You think I can find peace?’ Goku nodded. ‘Everyone has their battles, but sharing that pain lightens the burden.’ Encouraged, Tael slowly faded, a smile replacing his sorrow. Goku pressed on, finding more souls. A young mage named Eldra lamented a promise unfulfilled. ‘I sought to save my people… but they abandoned me,’ she cried. Goku listened intently. ‘Maybe they didn’t see your strength,’ he encouraged her. ‘But you can still help others. Show them your magic has the power to change their lives.’ With renewed hope, Eldra’s spirit glowed brighter until she too faded, grateful. Feeling invigorated, Goku continued helping wandering spirits—encouraging each, reminding them of their potential, guiding them toward their brighter paths. Just then, a fierce roar broke the tranquility. An enormous dragon emerged, scales glistening like crushed stars. ‘Who disturbs my sanctuary?’ it roared. Goku instinctively stepped forward. ‘I’m here to help!’ The dragon snarled, ‘You think you can help? They are lost forever!’ Goku shook his head firmly. ‘No one is ever truly lost. They just need someone to show them the way.’ As he approached the beast, Goku reached out, and the dragon blinked, seemingly taken aback. ‘I once roamed freely, but I ensnared myself in greed,’ it confessed, the anger in its eyes fading. Goku smiled gently. ‘Then let’s begin your journey to freedom. Allow the light within you to guide you.’ As Goku spoke those words, the dragon began to change—its scales shimmering brighter and transforming into soft, warm hues. ‘Thank you…’ The dragon murmured, thawing into a spirit, and finally joined the other released souls. At that moment, Lyra appeared once more, her wings a dazzling shimmer. ‘You’ve helped them all, Goku! Each grateful spirit adds to the heart of the Grove!’ Exhausted but joyful, Goku replied, ‘I understand now—strength is more than just fighting. It’s about lifting others!’ The forest erupted into colors, glowing brighter than ever before. ‘You have shown compassion, and that is the true mark of a warrior,’ Lyra proclaimed as she swirled around him. As the grove flourished, Goku felt a swell of pride and joy within him. ‘I will carry this lesson, wherever I go!’ he declared. With a bright flash of light, Goku was transported back once more, finding himself on the familiar ground of Earth with friends gathered around him. ‘What a world,’ he chuckled, a smile plastered on his face. ‘Not every challenge is meant to be fought alone. The heart holds infinite strength.’