In the next instant, Gohan appeared behind Loren.
His fist, wrapped in blazing golden lightning, carried world-destroying force as it smashed toward Loren's back!
This was Gohan's fastest and strongest strike—
A full-powered blow backed by ten billion combat power!
Loren instantly entered Super Saiyan Two.
Golden flames erupted around his body, blue-white lightning crackling wildly.
Then—
He calmly stepped half a pace to the left.
BOOM—!!!
Gohan's fist barely brushed Loren's clothes.
The shockwave alone tore ripples through distant space.
The attack missed.
Without hesitation, Gohan followed up.
A spinning whip kick ripped through the air with a deafening sonic boom, sweeping straight toward Loren's waist!
Fast.
Precise.
Ruthless.
But Loren was faster.
He leaned back slightly, his body bending into an impossible arc.
The kick—capable of leveling mountains—passed just inches from his nose.
From start to finish, Loren's hands never left his pockets.
"Too slow."
"Your power is scattered."
"Your anger has ruined your aim."
Loren's calm voice echoed clearly in Gohan's ears.
"Impossible!"
Gohan roared, his attacks becoming even fiercer.
Fists.
Kicks.
Elbows.
Knees.
Ki blasts.
In an instant, the Hyperbolic Time Chamber was swallowed by a storm of relentless attacks.
Every strike carried terrifying force.
Within that storm, Loren's figure was like a falling leaf in the wind.
No matter how fast or violent Gohan's assault became, Loren evaded with minimal movement and perfect timing.
Ten minutes later—
Gohan stopped.
He leaned forward, hands on his knees, gasping for breath.
The stamina drain of Super Saiyan Two, combined with nonstop full-power attacks, was overwhelming.
"H-how… how can this be…?"
Disbelief filled Gohan's face.
His power was at its peak—
So why couldn't he even touch his teacher?
"Do you understand now, Gohan?"
Loren spoke calmly.
"Your 25 billion combat power is meaningless in front of me."
"Because I understand power better than you do."
He raised a finger and beckoned.
"Come."
"Let me show you…"
"The art of combat."
Loren moved.
No roar.
No wasted motion.
Just—
A single punch.
Gohan's combat instincts screamed in warning.
He crossed his arms to block.
Bang!
The instant their arms met—
Gohan was blasted backward.
Before he could regain balance, Loren appeared above him.
A precise hand chop struck the back of Gohan's neck.
Everything went black.
His Super Saiyan Two form collapsed instantly.
Gohan slammed into the ground like a stone.
Instant defeat.
Less than half of Loren's power—
And it was over.
Gohan lay there, consciousness fading, shock flooding his mind.
"Get up."
Loren's cold voice echoed.
"This isn't over."
"Until you can fully control your power, this lesson continues."
Gohan no longer remembered how many times he fell.
Ten?
A hundred?
Only through endless defeat did he begin to grasp control over his rapidly swelling strength.
Again—
He stood up.
Again—
He transformed into Super Saiyan Two.
This time, the lightning around him was still violent—
But his eyes were focused.
Sharp.
"Oh?"
A trace of approval flashed through Loren's gaze.
"Figured it out?"
"Yes, Teacher."
Gohan inhaled deeply.
"Again!"
Loren smiled.
A student worth teaching.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Two golden lightning figures clashed violently in the endless white void.
Gohan was still at a disadvantage.
Still injured again and again.
But—
He was no longer being instantly defeated.
He began blocking attacks.
Counterattacking in brief openings.
Absorbing combat experience at terrifying speed.
Gradually—
That massive 25 billion power became truly his.
Finally—
BOOM!
Gohan's fist collided head-on with Loren's.
Both slid back three steps.
Evenly matched.
"Hahaha! Not bad!"
Loren laughed, dispelling his transformation.
"You've learned to use your power."
"Now you can finally be called a warrior."
"Thank you, Teacher!"
Gohan reverted to normal and bowed deeply, joy and gratitude filling his face.
"Don't thank me yet."
Loren's smile faded.
"25 billion is still not enough."
Gohan froze.
"St-still… not enough?"
"Not even close."
Loren's expression turned grave.
"Ultimate Lightning Cell is the fusion of two Perfect Cells."
"His combat experience and regeneration far exceed yours."
"To guarantee victory…"
"You must overwhelm him completely in power."
As he spoke, Loren took out the last Senzu Bean.
"Gohan."
"Do you remember our first training?"
Gohan's body trembled.
The memory of near-death pain surged back.
"Teacher… you don't mean—"
"Yes."
Loren's tone was absolute.
"This is the final time."
"And the most insane one."
"Hold the Senzu Bean in your mouth."
"I will use my full power."
"I'll beat you until you're left with only one breath."
"Then you swallow it."
"Do you dare?"
Images flashed through Gohan's mind—
His father.
Piccolo.
Their deaths in the illusion.
"I dare!"
"Good."
Loren wasted no more words.
He handed over the Senzu Bean.
Then—
He inhaled.
A power far beyond anything before erupted!
His golden hair extended to his waist.
His brow bones protruded.
His eyebrows vanished.
His eyes became primal and cold.
Super Saiyan Three!
BOOM—!!!
40 billion combat power surged like a boundless ocean, flooding the entire Hyperbolic Time Chamber!
"So this is… Teacher's true power…"
Gohan stared in awe.
"Are you ready, Gohan?"
Gohan instantly raised his ki to the limit, entering Super Saiyan Two once more.
The battle began.
It wasn't a fight.
It was a massacre.
Gohan was completely overwhelmed.
Finally—
Loren raised one finger.
A terrifying beam pierced straight through Gohan's chest.
Pain.
Darkness.
Death approaching.
At the final instant—
Gohan swallowed the Senzu Bean.
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!
A hidden, boundless life potential exploded from the depths of his soul!
His body underwent earth-shaking transformation.
25 billion!
28 billion!
Then—
Surpassing Cell.
Surpassing destiny.
Stopping at—
36 billion!
As the light faded—
Gohan floated calmly in mid-air.
Lightning no longer raged.
His Super Saiyan Two aura was deep and tranquil like the sea.
His eyes—
Cold.
Calm.
Absolute.
He had completely mastered this power.
...
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