Inside the school infirmary, Goku's jaw practically dropped as he took in the sight of the well-endowed nurse. "Whoa! Talk about a real-life anime babe! These second-dimension folks sure know how to… design things!"
"Eh? Teacher Lin, is something the matter? Are you feeling unwell?" Marikawa Shizuka asked, her head tilted in innocent concern as she saw the disheveled Teacher Lin and the impossibly handsome stranger enter. Goku's inner Saiyan nearly compelled him to launch himself into a hug… a very close hug.
Managing to wrestle his hormones into submission, Goku refocused. "Alright, busty… uh, I mean, Nurse! Grab some basic medical supplies and let's move! Now!"
Shizuka blinked, utterly bewildered. "Go with you? Where are we going? Is someone hurt?"
"Just do as I say! Less talk, more action! We don't have time for a twenty-questions session!" Goku snapped, his impatience getting the better of him. Honestly, explaining the zombie apocalypse to this airhead seemed like more trouble than it was worth. Teacher Lin, still a bit shaky, chimed in, "Teacher Juchuan, you should gather some things! We'll… explain later!"
Despite her confusion, Shizuka started gathering supplies with a cheerful, if slightly clueless, demeanor. Goku tried his best to avert his eyes, but the way her… assets swayed with every movement was a serious test of his willpower. "Darn it! This is like trying not to stare at a Super Saiyan sale on meat buns!" he thought, a bead of sweat trickling down his temple.
"Isn't he quite the looker? Look at that goofy grin on your face!" Teacher Lin said, a hint of playful teasing in her voice, though a strange pang of… something… tugged at her chest as she observed Goku's blatant ogling. Maybe it was the lingering gratitude for saving her life.
"Ahem!" Goku coughed awkwardly, tearing his gaze away with a visible effort. His eyes landed on a mop in the corner, and a mischievous glint sparked within them. He snatched it up and yanked out the mop head. "Perfect!" he declared, hefting the surprisingly sturdy stick. "With this bad boy, I can take down those zombies without showing off my… full power."
Soon enough, Shizuka had her medical kit ready. Goku led the two women out of the infirmary, a mental image of saving more anime girls fueling his steps. "Alright, harem-building time!" he muttered under his breath, a Saiyan-sized grin returning.
Barely twenty minutes had passed since the initial outbreak, but the school had descended into utter pandemonium. Hordes of zombies were spreading like a bad rumor. The school broadcast had been cut short by screams of terror, followed by an ominous silence. Panic had erupted, and students and teachers alike were fleeing classrooms, only to stumble into the waiting jaws of the undead. The zombie population was multiplying at an alarming rate.
Honestly, these zombies weren't exactly top-tier villains. Sure, they were persistent, but they moved slower than a Namekian trying to get a driver's license. As long as you kept your cool and didn't get swarmed, they were more annoying than dangerous. But the poor folks from this peaceful world were paralyzed by fear at the sight of the living dead, their courage vanishing faster than Vegeta's pride after a Goku power-up. This fear was the real reason the infection was spreading so rapidly.
Goku casually swatted a zombie's head with his mop handle, the sickening thwack surprisingly satisfying. More zombies, drawn by the sound, began to shamble towards them. "Man, these guys are multiplying faster than Saiyans after a Zenkai boost! This is totally defying the laws of… well, anything!"
Shizuka clung nervously behind Goku, her eyes wide and confused as she stared at the approaching zombies. "They… what's wrong with them? Why do they want to bite us? Are they… sick?" Her cluelessness was almost impressive. You'd think seeing someone get their face chewed off would be a clue!
"Sick?! Lady, are you blind? They've turned into ZOMBIES!" Goku snapped, his patience wearing thin.
"Zombies? Like in the movies?" Shizuka blinked at him, her expression utterly blank.
Goku sighed dramatically. "Yep! Just like those! So try not to get nibbled, or you'll be joining the brain-eating brigade!"
"Will I become like them if I get bitten? Hmm… I think I might have read about a disease like this before!" Shizuka mused, thoughtfully chewing on her finger.
"It's just like the Black Death in the 14th century…" Teacher Lin offered helpfully from behind.
"Ah! That's right! That's it!" Shizuka clapped her hands together, a look of sudden enlightenment on her face. "Back then, a third of Europe died!"
"Look, history lesson time is over! Just stick close and try not to attract any unwanted attention with your… uh… enthusiasm for historical diseases!" Goku said, completely deadpan despite Shizuka's obliviousness to the present danger. Honestly, her lack of fear in the face of imminent doom was either incredibly brave or incredibly dense.
After dispatching the immediate zombie threats, Goku seemed to remember his manners. He turned to Lin-sensei. "Oh, by the way, still haven't caught your name!"
Teacher Lin blinked, then replied, "My name is Gui Meilin. You can just call me Teacher Lin."
"I'm Marikawa Shizuka! The school nurse! Just call me Shizuka-sensei!" Shizuka chirped brightly.
Goku nodded. "Name's Son Goku. I'm… well, let's just say I'm an exchange student from… a different dimension!"
"Wow! You're Chinese? Your Japanese is amazing!" Shizuka exclaimed, her eyes wide with genuine admiration.
Goku blinked. The language in the Dragon Ball world wasn't Japanese… it was… well, the anime was dubbed in Japanese! "Uh… yeah! Years of… intensive study! Totally normal!" he stammered, mentally shrugging. "Probably some weird side effect of the whole dimension-hopping thing. Eh, who cares? It's a good thing, right? Makes future world-hopping way easier!"
With his two newfound (and surprisingly unfazed) companions, Goku continued his zombie-bashing tour, his mop stick a surprisingly effective weapon. He made sure to add a few extra flashy moves, just for the… uh… morale boost of the lovely ladies trailing behind him. Those admiring glances were definitely doing wonders for his ego.
Truth be told, with his power level, rescuing everyone in the school would be a cakewalk. But Goku wasn't exactly in the hero business. Plus, these folks were technically… Japanese. And well… you know.
Right now, his main objective was to locate the four heroines from the original story, charm them with his Saiyan charisma (or at least his surprisingly good looks), and maybe, just maybe, convince them to take a little trip back to his world. You know, for… sightseeing!
The school was still a symphony of screams and shuffling undead. As they passed a nearby utility room, a particularly desperate scream from a boy and a terrified shriek from a girl pierced the air. Goku, despite his initial reluctance to play hero, couldn't ignore the cries so close by. He glanced at the two women. "Well! Doesn't hurt to take a peek, right? If they're cute, even better rescue mission!" He led the way towards the utility room.
Three zombies were already clawing at the door, their moans echoing down the hallway. Goku stepped forward, his mop stick a blur. Three swift thwacks, and the zombies dropped like overripe fruit. Weaklings!
Peeking inside, the scene was… gruesome. A portly boy was being mercilessly gnawed on by two zombies, blood splattering the walls. In the corner, a beautiful girl with long, dark hair was huddled, her face pale with terror, three more zombies lunging at her.
"Whoa! Another cutie!" Goku's eyes widened. Seeing the girl about to become zombie chow, he moved faster than Instant Transmission, appearing beside her in a flash. His mop stick danced, smashing the heads of the three attacking zombies in a single, fluid motion, saving the damsel in distress. He then turned his attention to the still-being-devoured fat kid and, with a sigh of mild inconvenience, ended his suffering with two more swift blows.
Shizuka and Teacher Lin arrived, their faces pale. Seeing the trembling girl, Teacher Lin immediately rushed over and embraced her, offering comfort. The girl, finally snapping out of her petrified state, clung to Teacher Lin, sobbing uncontrollably.
Goku couldn't help but feel a pang of envy as the girl buried her face in Teacher Lin's… ample chest. Still, something about the girl's familiar figure made him pause. When she finally lifted her tear-streaked face, Goku's eyes widened in recognition. "No way! That's Takagi Saya! One of the main heroines!"
He glanced back at the… well, what was left of the portly boy. It was a bloody mess. Goku offered a silent, albeit brief, moment of respect. The second male protagonist from the original story, gone just like that, a casualty of Goku's unexpected arrival, attracting more zombies, a classic butterfly effect! Poor sap.
Looking around the utility room, Goku noticed the distinct absence of a certain chainsaw and a rather crude-looking nail gun/crossbow combo. The butterfly effect was hitting hard! The poor kid's survival tools, poof! Without his homemade weaponry, that guy, let's be honest, was about as useful as Yamcha after the Saiyan saga.
The brutal death of her friend and the sheer terror of the situation had clearly shaken Saya to her core. Gone was the arrogant, know-it-all attitude from the anime. She simply clung to Teacher Lin, her sobs wracking her small frame.
"There, there, it's alright now. The teacher's here," Shizuka cooed, joining the comforting hug.
Wrapped in the surprisingly comforting embrace of the two women, Saya gradually began to calm down. "Thank you… I… I think I'm okay now…"
Just then, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed closer and closer from the corridor…
Author's Note:
Alright, another chapter down! Looks like Goku's arrival is causing some serious ripples in the "High School of the Dead" universe! Poor Komuro Takashi never stood a chance of being the hero this time around! 😉
What will Goku do with his newfound entourage? Will he finally get to "recruit" Shizuka? And how long before Saya's sharp tongue makes an appearance? Stay tuned for more zombie-slaying, accidental plot-bending, and Goku's unique brand of… heroism! 🍜✨