Son Goku looked at the Scouter on Vegeta's face, the corners of his mouth curling upward. "Power Level? Then let me show you my full power!"
"Haaah!"
As Goku's Ki surged, his Power Level began to skyrocket in Vegeta's vision.
5,000... 6,000... 7,000... 8,000...
Vegeta ripped the Scouter off his face and crushed it in his hand. "A Power Level of at least 8,000? Interesting. To think a mere low-class warrior could reach such heights."
"8,000? Prince Vegeta, you've got to be joking! He's just a low-class trash!"
"Kakarot, let's see what you're made of!"
Nappa''s massive frame blurred as he instantly appeared before Goku, throwing a heavy punch. Goku simply tilted his body slightly and countered with a backhand strike.
It was as if Nappa had been hit by a cannonball. His gargantuan body was sent flying instantly, smashing through layer after layer of solid rock.
"As expected, Nappa is no longer a match for him..."
Though Vegeta was surprised by Goku's combat prowess, he wasn't particularly concerned. His own Power Level was 18,000. A measly 8,000 was child's play to him.
"So... so strong..."
Behind them, Krillin and Gohan spoke in awe. Piccolo, however, grit his teeth in frustration. Goku had pulled so far ahead of him...
"You bastard... Cough! Cough!"
Nappa struggled to his feet, crawling out from the debris. He spat out a mouthful of blood, his bloodshot eyes glaring murderously at Goku.
A single punch had left him severely injured.
"HAAAAAH!!!"
BOOM!
Nappa began to flare his aura. A terrifying pressure erupted from him, swirling the dust and rocks on the ground into a vortex. The sheer force of his energy sent cracks spiderwebbing through the earth beneath his feet.
"You miserable brat, I'll kill you!" Nappa snarled.
To be wounded by a lowly commoner was an unforgivable insult.
Nappa charged at Goku with overwhelming momentum. In Goku's eyes, however, the giant's movements were barely faster than a turtle. Nappa was simply too weak.
Goku dodged every strike with the most minimal, efficient movements.
"Damn it, Kakarot! Do you only know how to hide?!"
Seeing his attacks miss, Nappa flew into a blind rage, further increasing the speed of his assault.
Zip! Zip! Zip!
Goku's figure flickered constantly, effortlessly evading Nappa's desperate strikes. No matter how hard Nappa tried, he couldn't even graze Goku's shadow.
"Huff... huff... huff!"
Nappa panted, his eyes filled with a primal, unbridled fury.
"Dammit... you're good at dodging, aren't you? Let's see you dodge this!"
Nappa suddenly pivoted and lunged toward Gohan and the others. A cold glint flashed in Goku's eyes. He instantly activated the Kaioken, delivering a strike so fast it neutralized Nappa immediately.
Watching the attribute points drop from Nappa's body, Turles's eyes lit up. Whoa, a Golden Legendary!
[Mid-class Saiyan Bloodline.]
"Interesting. A bloodline upgrade? This is far superior to my current low-class bloodline. System, devour it!"
As his bloodline evolved, Turles felt an immediate shift. "So that's it. No wonder the elite warriors look down on the low-class ones. I suppose Goku's family really is an anomaly."
Looking at Nappa's pathetic state, Turles shook his head. "Tsk, tsk. You really are 'brave,' aren't you? Daring to attack Gohan in front of Goku..."
"Still, Goku is too soft-hearted..."
Vegeta looked down at the paralyzed Nappa, his eyes filled with cold cruelty. Since this piece of trash is no longer useful, I might as well end him myself.
Ignoring Nappa's pleading gaze, Vegeta slowly raised his hand. To the horror of the onlookers, he obliterated Nappa where he lay.
"How ruthless..."
"Now then, Kakarot. It seems you are qualified to be my subordinate. What do you say? Join me."
"Don't make me laugh. Why would I ever join someone like you?"
"I see. What a waste. In that case, I'll have to kill you myself. Traitors have no right to live."
Vegeta moved with blinding speed, throwing a punch straight at Goku's face.
THUD!
Goku met the blow with his own fist. The resulting shockwave rattled the very air around them.
"Heh, interesting. But it's not enough!"
Vegeta let out a cold laugh and intensified his assault.
BANG! BANG! BANG!
As their combat speed increased, their movements became a blur of afterimages.
"They're so fast! I can't even see them!" Krillin exclaimed.
Cold sweat poured down Piccolo's face. Even he could only barely make out the faint trails of their movements. He was loath to admit it, but Goku had surpassed him by a terrifying margin.
Turles, meanwhile, watched the exchange with glowing eyes. Attribute points were dropping constantly. His Power Level was increasing by the second.
[Power Level +100]
[Power Level +80]
[Ding! Congratulations to Host for acquiring the skill: Kaioken!]
Goku and Vegeta's silhouettes crossed. After a fierce clash, they both landed a heavy blow, forcing each other back.
"Hehe, not bad, Kakarot. As a warm-up, you've passed!"
Vegeta gave a contemptuous smirk. "Next, I'll show you my true power. And you, the other Saiyan—I'll give you time to think. Once I've dealt with Kakarot, if you still don't have an answer, I'll kill you with my own two hands!"
"HAAH!"
With a roar, an immense pressure erupted from Vegeta. As his aura grew stronger and his energy became more terrifying, a bead of cold sweat formed on Goku's forehead.
"He really is... incredibly strong..."
However, a fierce battle spirit ignited in Goku's eyes. This Ki was massive, but it wasn't something he couldn't handle.
As Vegeta continued to charge his energy, a white flare swirled around him before finally stabilizing.
"Ha!"
"This is my full power. How about it, Kakarot? Impressed?"
Seeing Vegeta perform his signature thumb-to-chest pose, Turles shook his head. You really shouldn't use that gesture, Vegeta. It never ends well for you.
"I see... You really are strong, Vegeta! In that case... KAIOKEN!"
"Humph, stubborn fool. Drop dead!"
Vegeta snapped. Seeing that this low-class warrior still had the gall to look at him with a fighting spirit instead of begging for mercy was unforgivable.
"HAAAH!"
Rat-tat-tat-tat-tat!
Vegeta unleashed his classic "Prince's Technique." Energy began to gather rapidly in his hands, raining down on Goku like a barrage from a machine gun.