"You can study a little less—but you still have to study!"
"Okay!"
Gohan nodded obediently.
As long as Chi-Chi wasn't overly strict, his clones could easily handle the studying.
"Then, Mom… the fifty million."
"Ahem!" Chi-Chi coughed and looked at Gohan with a serious expression.
"Gohan, you're still a child. I'll temporarily keep this money safe for you."
The man standing nearby let out a dry laugh.
Although Gohan was young, that amount of money was something people like them could only dream of earning in a lifetime.
"Well then, Mr. Sun, if there's nothing else, we'll be heading back."
"Mhm."
Gohan nodded.
The two men quickly left Goku's house.
"Now go back to your room and study!"
"Oh."
Gohan turned and headed back to his room.
"Fifty million…"
Chi-Chi watched him leave, then immediately opened the briefcase and began counting the money, her eyes sparkling.
"With this much money, I can buy a house in West City and let Gohan study there!"
Somewhere in Space — Former Location of Planet Namek
A massive spaceship identical to Frieza's hovered silently in space.
It belonged to Frieza's father—King Cold.
King Cold stood inside the main control room, staring out into the void.
Suddenly, a crew member rushed forward.
"K-King Cold! Planet Namek… it's gone!"
"Gone?"
"Yes…"
The crew member trembled.
"Based on our observations, it didn't explode. There's no debris. I believe… it may have been transported elsewhere by the Namekian Dragon Balls."
"Elsewhere…"
King Cold narrowed his eyes.
"Yes, sir!"
"Then where is the Saiyan who killed Frieza?"
"Reporting to King Cold—it appears to be Earth!"
"Then set course for Earth."
"Yes, King Cold!"
One Week Later — Earth
Since Gohan revealed his strength, life at home had improved dramatically.
Chi-Chi had become noticeably gentler toward both Gohan and Goku.
At this moment, Gohan, Goku, and Piccolo were training on Mount Paozu when a terrifying energy suddenly appeared.
This energy belonged to King Cold.
"W-What overwhelming power…"
Piccolo said gravely.
"And it feels extremely similar to Frieza's energy," Goku added.
"Mhm."
Piccolo nodded.
"But Frieza was already killed by Gohan, wasn't he?"
"I don't know."
Goku shook his head.
"Then let's go take a look."
"Alright!"
Goku immediately flew off with the other two.
Meanwhile, Krillin and the others also sensed the energy.
"S-Such terrifying power… Is another monster coming to Earth?"
"Mhm."
Master Roshi nodded.
"Then go check it out!"
"Yes, Master Roshi!"
Krillin immediately left Kame House.
Outside West City
Goku and Piccolo arrived at a massive mountain range near the city.
They looked up to see a disc-shaped spaceship descending from the sky.
"A spaceship identical to Frieza's!"
Piccolo said grimly.
"Mhm."
Goku nodded.
Just then—
Thud!
Vegeta landed beside them.
"Vegeta."
Vegeta didn't respond, staring intently at the descending ship.
BOOM!!
The spaceship slammed into the ground.
Moments later, Krillin and the others arrived.
"Krillin!"
"Uncle Krillin!"
"Long time no see."
They nodded to each other.
"Goku, who is this guy?"
"I don't know."
Goku shook his head.
"But his energy and ship feel exactly like Frieza's."
"F-Frieza?! The guy you couldn't beat before?!"
"I couldn't beat him then—but now I definitely can."
"Is that so…"
Krillin finally felt relieved.
The spaceship's hatch opened.
Rows of soldiers in battle armor marched out, forming two neat lines.
Step… step…
A tall figure emerged—nearly identical to Frieza's first form.
It was King Cold.
"Why does he look just like Frieza…?"
Vegeta clenched his fists.
Just then, the soldiers saluted.
"Greetings, King Cold!"
"Mhm."
King Cold nodded.
"…Cold."
Vegeta's pupils shrank.
King Cold suddenly spoke.
"Which one of you is Gohan?"
Gohan stepped forward calmly.
"You're Gohan?"
"Yes."
Gohan nodded.
"Did my son Frieza die by your hand?"
"Frieza's… father?!"
Everyone was stunned.
"I killed him."
The moment Gohan answered, King Cold's expression froze.
Any last hope vanished.
"Kill them all."
King Cold ordered coldly.
"Yes, King Cold!"
The soldiers charged.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Gohan and Krillin thrust their palms forward, firing brilliant golden energy waves.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!
The soldiers were wiped out instantly.
"Tch. Useless."
King Cold stepped forward, unfazed.
"You have ability. If you hadn't killed Frieza, I might have recruited you."
Gohan snorted.
In the next instant, he appeared in front of King Cold and slammed his right fist into his abdomen.
"ARGH!!"
King Cold screamed, coughing up a mouthful of bitter fluid.
...
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