Nappa stood there in a daze for a moment before finally nodding.
"So that's how it is… Now I understand why Raditz could've gotten plenty of Senzu Beans, but even after living on Earth for a whole year, he still couldn't surpass you."
Vegeta snorted. "That worthless trash doesn't train. Give him ten more years and it still won't matter."
Nappa nodded, then asked, "So what do we do next?"
Vegeta's mouth curled upward. "We go find Frieza. I'm going to fight him.
Maybe I've already reached the strength to defeat him—
but I don't know how strong his transformations really are, so I can't say I'm absolutely sure.
Once I start fighting him, don't interfere no matter who seems to have the advantage.
You're going to find a chance to sneak into Frieza's ship, locate the Dragon Balls he's collected, and bring them here.
Hide them in the water like before. That way, we'll have six Dragon Balls.
After that, you'll go find the last one. I've already sensed a strong ki in that direction.
Once you gather all seven, summon Shenron and wish for my immortality.
With an undying body, I'll fight Frieza until he dies—there's no way he survives."
Nappa suddenly remembered something.
A few days earlier, he had reported Vegeta's rebellion to Frieza… and it had created an opening.
That meant, in Frieza's eyes, Nappa still looked like "one of Frieza's men."
Even Nappa staying at Vegeta's side could be interpreted as following Frieza's orders.
So Frieza would most likely not lay a hand on him.
For a moment, Nappa felt like Vegeta's plan was brilliant—
and that fate itself was creating chances for the Saiyans to take revenge.
He nodded hard. "Understood!"
"Then move. That way."
Vegeta picked up the small cloth pouch.
There was only one Senzu Bean left.
He slipped it into his pocket, and he and Nappa flew toward Frieza's direction.
…
Inside Frieza's ship.
"Lord Frieza… it's been half a day. Dodoria and Zarbon still haven't returned. Should I go check?"
Frieza's expression turned thoughtful—almost amused.
"They've been gone far too long. That doesn't match Dodoria and Zarbon's style.
Perhaps… they've already been killed by Vegeta."
"What?!"
"Killed by Vegeta? How is that possible?"
Frieza laughed lightly. "Ohohohoho… nothing is impossible.
If Vegeta didn't stumble into some kind of opportunity and grow stronger, he would never dare rebel against me.
If he truly can kill Dodoria and Zarbon… then it must have been planned from the start."
Cui broke into a sweat. "Then what do we do, Lord Frieza?"
"Ohohohoho… Vegeta's goal is obvious—immortality.
To gather the Dragon Balls and wish for immortality, he needs the Dragon Balls in my possession.
All we have to do is guard the Dragon Balls and wait for him to come to us.
No matter how strong he becomes, he still won't be my match."
Cui gave a big thumbs-up. "Brilliant as always, Lord Frieza!"
Frieza smiled. "Oh, right.
If Dodoria and Zarbon are dead, then the scouters are gone too.
Once we're back on the ship, contact the Ginyu Force.
Have them bring a few new-model scouters as well."
"As you command!"
…
Meanwhile, Goku and the others finally arrived.
"Look! That's incredible—so that's Namek, right?"
Everyone peered through the spacecraft window.
A green planet filled their vision.
Krillin's eyes lit up. "It's beautiful… it's actually green. The environment must be amazing."
When Piccolo saw Namek from afar, his pupils trembled.
"So this is my homeworld…
It really does feel… familiar."
Bulma quickly put on her gravity suit again and shouted, "Everyone sit down—we're landing!"
Remembering how awful the launch had been, everyone strapped in and held tight without being told twice.
With Bulma's perfect handling, the ship descended smoothly, touching down not long after.
Bulma removed her helmet and pressed several buttons on the control panel.
"Wait. I installed multiple sensors—let me check the atmospheric composition before we go out!"
At that moment, a system message flashed through Goku's mind.
[In your previous life, to keep up with Frieza's strength, you overdrawn your life many times aboard the ship, repeatedly walking the edge of death.
Your life has restarted. You now understand that while a man must struggle and strive, he must also cherish himself.
In this life, for the sake of power, you've decided to pursue opportunities appropriately.
Mission: Find Namek's Grand Elder and ask him to unlock your potential.
Reward: Spirit Control Training Method (Complete Edition).]
Goku was surprised.
It wasn't Instant Transmission as a reward…
but a training method.
And reading it carefully, he realized this wasn't just "technique homework."
It was a high-level application of ki.
The complete Spirit Control method seemed like a massive win—
not only could it amplify ki many times over to increase strength, it could also teach full Instant Transmission.
And if mastered deeply… it could even forcefully teleport others away.
Beyond Instant Transmission, it included techniques like Gigantification, cloning, Forced Spirit Fission, and more—
all depending on what the user chose to train.
Goku thought to himself: With this, I've basically got years of training goals lined up.
While Bulma was busy tinkering with the air analyzer, the others had already stepped outside onto the planet.
Goku tapped Bulma's shoulder. "No need to test, Bulma. Look at them."
"Huh?"
Bulma followed his pointing finger—and instantly jumped.
Krillin, Tien, and Piccolo were already standing on Namek's soil.
Bulma's face exploded with anger. "Those three idiots! They just walked out without checking anything?!"
"Don't get mad, Bulma. They're fine, aren't they?"
Bulma puffed out her cheeks. "Hmph! Seriously… they have zero brains. What if there was no oxygen and they suffocated?!"
Goku chuckled and explained, "There are three suns, tons of plants, and everything's lush and green.
Just looking at it, you can tell there's oxygen.
Besides, this is Piccolo's home. It makes sense they weren't on guard.
Don't be mad. Let's go out too."
Goku smoothed her temper down, and she finally calmed enough to step out with him.
The moment they set foot on the ground, Bulma turned on her modified battle power detector.
"Let me see if this planet is dangerous."
The device immediately started beeping.
"Whoa… several huge energy reactions!"
Goku and the others didn't need any detector. With ki-sense, they could roughly feel all life on the planet.
But the moment Krillin sensed Frieza's aura, his face stiffened.
"Goku… is that Frieza's ki? It's so evil… and so strong!"
Goku nodded. "With an aura that loud, it has to be him."
Tien's forehead broke into sweat. "Yeah… it's terrifying. And it's not just him—there are other powerful ki signatures too…"
Krillin swallowed. "Goku… are we really going to go head-on with that?"
Goku shook his head. "No.
First, we need to meet the Grand Elder and have him unlock our potential."
"Right—unlock our potential!"
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