Frieza clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white. His body began to tremble slightly as an overwhelming aura erupted from him, rising higher and higher without end.
"How... how is this possible?! His power level is increasing again!"
Gohan's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Frieza.
He had already exhausted every ounce of his strength. Faced with Frieza's terrifying aura, he felt utterly powerless. His body refused to move, leaving him frozen in place.
Vegeta's expression turned equally grim.
He had believed that by pushing himself to the absolute limit, he might barely be able to keep up with Frieza.
But now, watching Frieza raise his power so effortlessly once again, despair flooded his heart.
Goku, however, reacted completely differently.
He also clenched his fists, but instead of fear, excitement shone across his face.
He could clearly feel that after suffering such severe injuries, his strength had risen to an entirely new level.
"Frieza got even stronger! What an incredible aura!"
Goku muttered excitedly, his blood boiling with anticipation. He couldn't wait to challenge Frieza in an all-out battle.
Frieza's icy gaze swept over the battlefield before settling on Gohan.
A cruel smile spread across his lips.
"You little brat... You actually dared to attack me."
"You'll all pay for that."
The moment he finished speaking, Frieza vanished.
Like a bolt of lightning, he shot straight toward Gohan.
"Gohan! Get out of there!"
Goku shouted anxiously.
But before Gohan could react, Frieza had already appeared right in front of him.
With a casual swing of his hand—
Smack!
Frieza struck Gohan square across the face.
The blow was devastating.
Gohan's neck bent at an unnatural angle as he was launched through the air like a cannonball.
Boom!
He crashed into a distant mountain with tremendous force, collapsing motionless.
It was obvious he could no longer fight.
"Heh... the real show is only just beginning."
Frieza looked coldly at Goku.
"Low-class Saiyan..."
"I wonder... will losing your beloved son break your heart?"
Goku had intended to challenge Frieza head-on, but now his attention was completely fixed on Gohan.
Unfortunately...
He had already used his last Senzu Bean.
There was no way to save Gohan.
And Frieza had already locked onto him.
The instant Goku made a move, Frieza would strike without hesitation.
Vegeta, however, revealed a savage grin.
He couldn't care less about Gohan's condition.
Instead, seeing Frieza expose his back to him, he immediately realized an opportunity had appeared.
Quietly, he began gathering all of his remaining energy.
"RAAAAH!"
The moment enough ki had accumulated, Vegeta fired a massive energy blast directly at Frieza's back.
"Hahaha! Frieza, you've gotten careless!"
"You actually left such a huge opening!"
Watching Frieza make no attempt to dodge, Vegeta burst into triumphant laughter.
"Take my full-power attack! Even if it doesn't kill you, it'll strip the skin off your body!"
A massive explosion engulfed Frieza.
Smoke and flames spread across the battlefield.
When the dust finally settled...
Frieza was still floating calmly in the air.
Not a single scratch marred his body.
He slowly turned around and looked at Vegeta with a mocking smile.
"Vegeta..."
"Don't be so impatient."
"It'll be your turn soon enough."
Vegeta's strongest attack had accomplished absolutely nothing.
The last trace of hope inside him shattered instantly.
"It's over..."
"It's all over..."
"Does this monster... really have no limit?"
While everyone remained locked in battle, Dende quietly slipped beneath the water's surface.
Carefully concealing himself, he swam toward Gohan.
He knew very well that after Grand Elder Guru unlocked Gohan's hidden potential—and after his recent explosion of rage—
Gohan's power had undoubtedly surpassed one hundred thousand.
If he could heal him...
Then the system's return effect might activate once again—perhaps enough to turn the tide against Frieza.
Dende's heart pounded wildly.
Although he had long known how terrifying Frieza was...
Actually facing him was something entirely different.
Every time their eyes met, overwhelming terror pierced straight into Dende's soul.
"I have to trigger the system's return as quickly as possible!"
"I can't delay any longer!"
He was terrified that if Frieza discovered his healing abilities...
He would become the tyrant's first target.
"I have to activate the return before that happens."
"Please..."
"Gohan!"
"Create another miracle!"
Keeping himself as inconspicuous as possible, Dende continued swimming toward Gohan.
After all...
When he first arrived on Namek, it had been Gohan who risked his life to save him from Frieza.
Now that Gohan's life hung by a thread...
Dende was determined to repay that debt.
Meanwhile, Vegeta remained under Frieza's cold stare.
His heart was filled with despair.
His only remaining hope...
Was for Dende to heal him after he suffered another near-death injury, allowing his Saiyan bloodline to evolve even further.
"Hm?"
"Where did that little runt go?"
Only then did Vegeta realize Dende was no longer behind him.
Looking around, he finally spotted the young Namekian swimming toward Gohan.
"That idiot!"
"He can fly, yet he's actually swimming!"
How could Vegeta possibly know...
Dende was deliberately hiding underwater because he was terrified of drawing Frieza's attention.
"Kakarot's son is already on the verge of death."
"If that little brat heals him, his strength will increase again."
"I can't just sit here waiting."
"I need to be brought to the brink of death as well!"
With that thought, Vegeta gritted his teeth.
He let out a furious roar and prepared to charge.
Even knowing he was no match for Frieza...
He would willingly throw himself into battle.
This was the perfect opportunity to obtain another Zenkai boost.
But before Vegeta could move—
A razor-thin, disc-shaped energy blade suddenly flew toward Frieza's back.
Only when it was almost upon him did Frieza finally sense it.
Feeling the terrifying sharpness contained within the attack, Frieza immediately rose higher into the air.
Only then did he realize...
The bald human had attacked him.
"Damn you!"
Frieza had never expected these insignificant insects to repeatedly challenge him.
He immediately rushed toward Krillin.
"Destructo Disc Barrage!"
Knowing full well he couldn't defeat Frieza head-on, Krillin didn't hesitate.
Before Frieza could attack, he launched several Destructo Discs in rapid succession.
At the same time, he spread both arms wide.
"Solar Flare!"
A blinding flash exploded across the battlefield.
Frieza had been concentrating on avoiding the Destructo Discs.
Caught completely off guard, his vision was instantly consumed by the brilliant light.
The razor-sharp discs slashed toward him from multiple directions.
Relying solely on memory and instinct, Frieza twisted and dodged repeatedly.
Incredibly...
He managed to evade every single one.
"What an irritating little pest!"
Just as Frieza prepared to eliminate Krillin—
Vegeta seized the opportunity and descended from directly overhead.
"Take this!"
Launching himself downward, Vegeta unleashed a devastating flying kick.
The muscles in his leg exploded with power as he crashed toward Frieza like a meteor.
His kick carried enough force to shatter mountains.
But the instant it connected—
It felt as though he had kicked an indestructible wall of steel.
Frieza's body merely swayed slightly.
He didn't move back even an inch.
Instead, a violent shockwave rebounded into Vegeta's leg.
"Mmph!"
Vegeta groaned in pain.
"Damn it!"
His eyes burned with rage and frustration.
He had never imagined Frieza's defense would be this terrifying.
His strongest kick hadn't even managed to injure him.
"Hahahahaha..."
Frieza laughed arrogantly, his voice dripping with mockery.
"You think insects like you can defeat me?"
"How utterly foolish."
Vegeta immediately sneered back.
"Hahaha..."
"Frieza!"
"Stop acting so high and mighty!"
"I'll show you the power of a Super Saiyan!"
Every word was filled with naked provocation.
"Shut your mouth!"
Frieza roared furiously.
His face twisted with savage rage.
Vegeta's words had completely ignited his fury.
"I'll make every last one of you regret ever challenging me!"
His killing intent exploded as his gaze locked firmly onto Vegeta.
Vegeta felt the overwhelming pressure pouring from Frieza's body.
He knew...
The next exchange would decide life or death.
Yet he showed no fear.
Clenching his fists tightly, he prepared himself.
"As long as I'm pushed to the brink of death one more time..."
"I'll definitely become a Super Saiyan!"
Holding onto that unwavering belief—
Vegeta charged forward voluntarily.
But just as Frieza was about to strike—
His expression suddenly changed.
Far away on the horizon...
A lone figure was flying toward them at astonishing speed.
Like a shooting star streaking across the sky, the newcomer crossed the distance in an instant and arrived before everyone.
All eyes turned upward, wondering who had appeared.
Frieza's expression became unusually solemn.
His gaze remained fixed on the mysterious man...
As though he had already recognized who he was.
Vegeta, on the other hand, frowned in confusion.
Why...
Why would this person appear here at a time like this?
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