With Frieza's destruction, peace returned to Earth once more.
However, after absorbing the attribute points dropped during the battle between Gohan and Frieza, Turles' base form officially crossed the threshold of the Angel Realm. At full power, he had reached the staggering heights of the peak Angel level.
Driven by a restless urge to grow stronger, Turles embarked on another journey through space-time. This time, the destination was different. His system had managed to locate an extremely terrifying universe from a famous fan-work of his previous life.
The timeline of Super Saiyan 5.
In this universe, the Western Supreme Kai—Lila—had not been killed by Majin Buu. However, witnessing the devastating power of Buu had pushed her into a state of extreme obsession.
Years ago, after Son Goku defeated Frieza on Namek, Lila sensed the immense potential hidden within Goku's body. While he was deep in sleep, she had secretly taken a sample of his blood.
Using her divine power to cultivate Goku's genes over many years, the Western Supreme Kai had created a powerful being—a hybrid of mortal and god. That being was Xicor.
The timeline was now a few years after the events of Dragon Ball GT. Lila had arrived on Earth, bringing with her the man who claimed to be Son Goku's third son: Xicor.
"Mother, so this is Earth? The place where that bastard father of mine lives?"
The speaker was a tall, imposing man. His white hair stood on end, streaked with two prominent locks of black. His face bore a striking resemblance to Goku's Super Saiyan form, but his expression was twisted with a cold, sinister malice.
This was Xicor, the terrifying Human-God Hybrid Saiyan.
"That's right. This is Son Goku's home," replied the Western Supreme Kai. Her face was gaunt, her eyes filled with a dark, twisted ambition. She had long since abandoned the innocence and kindness of a deity. The shadow of Majin Buu had set her on a path of no return.
"Hahahaha! Excellent. Then I shall kill him. I'll kill that irresponsible wretch! How dare he abandon us? This time, I'll make him pay for his actions!"
Xicor laughed maniacally, his words dripping with hatred and a murderous intent directed at Son Goku.
"Go, my son. Prove yourself. You are the most powerful existence in this universe!"
The moment Xicor appeared, every warrior on Earth felt the suffocating pressure of his ki. Without a second thought, they all flew toward the source.
"Hm? A few bugs are approaching."
Xicor's senses were incredibly sharp. He immediately detected the high-speed approach of Son Gohan, Vegeta, and the others.
"Who are you? Why have you come to Earth?" Gohan asked, landing and looking at them warily.
The ki coming from these two was immense, especially the man. His power felt bottomless.
"Hm? Son Gohan? Tell me, where is Son Goku?"
Xicor's tone was thick with resentment. Gohan's brow furrowed. What's with this guy's tone? Something feels incredibly off here.
"My father disappeared with Shenron a few years ago. Who are you people? What do you want with him?"
Gohan studied Xicor, his mind racing. He could see the resemblance to his father. Who is this guy? And why does he seem so bitter toward Dad?
"Disappeared? How could he disappear?! If he's gone, then go find him and bring him back!"
Xicor's composure suddenly shattered. Before anyone could blink, he had closed the distance and grabbed Gohan by the collar.
The sheer speed of the move sent a jolt of shock through Gohan.
"Who are you really?! Why are you so obsessed with my father?"
Xicor's face darkened with malice. "I am Son Goku's third son. He had the nerve to abandon my mother and me. I've come here for revenge. I will kill him! I'll make him pay for what he did! You aren't worth my time—get Son Goku out here!"
Gohan, Vegeta, Goten, and Trunks stared at Xicor and Lila in absolute shock.
What? Are you sure we're talking about the same Son Goku? Abandoning a wife and child? Is he really that much of a scumbag in this timeline? A literal 'Scumbag-rot'?
"Impossible! My father would never do something like that! I only have one brother, Goten. Dad never had a third son!"
Gohan glared at Xicor. This man was slandering his father's character, claiming he was a deadbeat who abandoned his family. It was unforgivable!
"HYAH!"
Goten let out a sudden roar, instantly transforming into a Super Saiyan and charging at Xicor.
"Oh? A transformation? You're far too weak!"
Xicor let out a disdainful smirk. With a speed that defied the eye, he appeared in front of Goten and delivered a simple forehead flick.
It looked like a casual, light gesture, but the impact hit Goten like a runaway freight train. Goten's body was sent hurtling backward, smashing through several mountains before being embedded deep into a stone cliffside.
"Gwah...!"
Goten felt like his skull was splitting. The force of the impact felt as though his internal organs had been rearranged. He coughed up a mouthful of blood, reverted to his base form, and blacked out.
"Goten!!"
Gohan stared in disbelief at the sight. Turning his furious gaze back to Xicor, he roared, "You dare hurt Goten! I won't let you get away with this!"
"HAA!"
Gohan instantly transformed into a Super Saiyan, turning into a bolt of golden lightning as he lunged at Xicor.
Vegeta didn't hesitate, also powering up into a Super Saiyan and joining the fray.
"Hmph! You? Kill Kakarot?" Vegeta scoffed as he flew. "You're dreaming! I'll be the one to teach you a lesson, you delusional brat!"
Xicor simply laughed, catching both Vegeta and Gohan's fists with his bare hands.
BOOM!
The impact shook the very foundation of the earth. The ground beneath Xicor's feet collapsed, and cracks spread out for miles. Yet, Xicor didn't budge. Vegeta and Gohan's attacks felt like pebbles being thrown into a deep, dark ocean.
"Weak! Pathetically weak!"
Sensing their limit, Xicor sneered. He countered with a swift leg sweep, sending both Vegeta and Gohan flying in opposite directions.
BOOM!
The sheer force of the blow sent them crashing through mountain after mountain until they were both buried under heaps of rubble.
"Hmph. Foolish pests. Bring out Son Goku! I want to kill him!!"
"You bastard! HAAAAA—!"
A roar erupted from the settling dust. BOOM!
A terrifying pressure suddenly surged, obliterating the surrounding boulders into fine dust. The sheer power caused the entire planet to tremble.
Vroom! Vroom!
As the dust cleared, a transformed Vegeta was revealed.
His upper body was covered in thick, crimson fur, framing his well-defined pectoral and abdominal muscles. His black hair fell in a wild, unkempt mane over his shoulders. A red tail lashed behind him with predatory grace. His aura felt as heavy as a collapsing mountain as it pressed down on Xicor.
Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta has entered the fray!