The ship is relocated to the laboratories of the Capsule Corporation, where it is re-fitted for the long journey ahead. Dr. Briefs is impressed that there are technologies in the universe beyond his own inventions.

     In the recovery room, the Son family enjoys a quiet moment together, as Chichi peels an apple for Gohan. Kuririn comes in with the news from Bulma that the ship is salvageable. He starts to nap at Goku's side, and as Chichi visits the hospital gift shop, Gohan sneaks away to do some of his own physical therapy outside. When Chichi finally catches up to him reading a textbook on the roof, she insists he return to the recovery room.

     Upon returning, Bulma explains how the ship can make it to Namek and back in about two months. Mister Popo cannot make the trip, saying that this is too much time to leave Kami-sama's palace unattended, so he provides the Namekian vocabulary necessary to re-program the ship over the next ten days to recognize commands in their own language. Bulma has to make the journey, since she is the only one capable of servicing the craft should anything go wrong. She wisely turns down the Turtle Hermit's generous offer to spend two months with her alone, and chooses Kuririn to go with her instead. Gohan also insists on going, to ensure that Piccolo is brought back to life. Chichi strongly objects, but after a passionate display of Gohan's spirit, as well as support from everyone else in the room, decides to let him go.

     Bulma and Popo work on re-programming the ship's computer as Kuririn and Gohan are checked out of the hospital. When Chichi steps out to prepare Gohan's medication, Goku has Gohan punch his bandaged hand to test his mettle. Goku judges that at his current strength, Gohan will do fine on his own.

     The day of departure finds Bulma, Kuririn and the Turtle Hermit gathered at the Kame House with the spaceship. Bulma is upset that while she cut her hair and wore a bulky space suit to prepare for the trip, Kuririn is dressed the same as always, Chichi and the Ox King soon arrive with a roomful of luggage. Gohan reluctantly steps out of the hover-car, looking dapper as can be and sporting a fresh bowl-cut. Chichi explains that this is mankind's first journey into deep space, and she wouldn't want Gohan to look improper (much to his dismay). The Turtle Hermit charges Kuririn to complete the mission and find the Dragonballs. They board the spaceship, and before Kuririn and Gohan have a chance to buckle themselves in, Bulma angrily gives the order to the ship's computer, and the team blasts off. Before long, they are cruising through deep space, and the ship stops vibrating. Bulma excuses herself to change her clothes. As Kuririn realizes how little he brought to wear, Gohan changes into an outfit similar to Piccolo's. The characters remaining on Earth look skyward, each wishing the Namek-bound heroes luck in their mission.