At the same time, inside the spaceship hovering in the sky—
"Lord Frieza, we've arrived at Planet Namek!"
Dodoria, one of Frieza's right-hand men, stood respectfully before him with a smile.
"I know."
Frieza glanced down through the display screen, the corner of his mouth curling slightly.
"I originally had no need to come personally… but it seems the Ginyu Force has met an unfortunate end."
In his mind, a weak planet like Namek—
Was more than manageable for the Ginyu Force.
But after years of failed contact—
There was no doubt.
They were dead.
"Lord Frieza, since you wish to make a wish, it's only proper that you come personally."
Dodoria added.
"So it's not a wasted trip."
"Let's go."
Frieza waved his hand. The hovering pod beneath him slowly lifted, heading toward the ship's exit.
Dodoria quickly followed.
The two flew out together.
"Frieza."
At that moment, far below in the Grand Elder's domain—
Zeru narrowed his eyes and called out the name with a faint smile.
"Frieza?!"
Nail froze, then asked in shock,
"Mr. Zeru… are you referring to the tyrant of the universe—Frieza?!"
"Yes."
Zeru smiled calmly.
Hiss—
Even hearing the name alone—
Was enough to send chills down Nail's spine.
Frieza's reputation—
Was absolute terror.
"Don't panic. He's just Frieza."
Zeru chuckled lightly as he floated upward—
Ascending toward the sky.
"Grand Elder… can Mr. Zeru really defeat Frieza?"
Nail asked in a low voice.
"I do not know."
The Grand Elder slowly replied.
"But… we only need to believe."
There were only two possible outcomes:
Zeru wins—Namek is saved.
Frieza wins—Namek is destroyed.
Nothing more.
Nail took a deep breath, eyes fixed on the sky, silently praying.
"Hmm? A Saiyan?"
High above—
Frieza noticed Zeru and raised an eyebrow.
"Frieza, hello."
Zeru waved casually.
"Hmph."
Frieza sneered.
"This trip to Namek was worth it. Not only will I obtain the Dragon Balls… I can also kill a Saiyan."
"No, no, no."
Zeru shook his finger.
"It's not you killing me—"
"It's me killing you."
"Ho ho ho~ what an amusing Saiyan."
Frieza laughed, his voice echoing across the sky.
Whoosh!
At that moment, Nail flew up from below.
"Nail? What are you doing here?"
Zeru frowned slightly.
"I am the strongest warrior of Namek. I want to help you!"
Nail said firmly.
Zeru smiled, about to respond—
But suddenly—
"Lord Frieza, leave those two to me."
Dodoria stepped forward, grinning coldly.
"I'll start with that Namekian!"
Whoosh!
His body vanished instantly—
Appearing right in front of Nail.
Bang!
One punch—
Then another!
"Ah!"
With only around 30,000 power—
Nail was no match for Dodoria's 100,000.
He was sent flying instantly.
"Not enough!"
Dodoria rushed forward—
Kicked him—
And charged a glowing golden energy blast.
Boom!
The attack slammed into Nail.
An explosion shook the sky.
Smoke rose.
"Too weak! This is your strongest warrior?!"
Dodoria laughed arrogantly, stepping forward.
He raised his hand again—
Preparing to finish Nail.
Whoosh!
Zeru appeared in front of him.
Bang!
A single punch—
"Pfft!"
Dodoria was blasted away, blood spraying from his mouth.
"You trash! I'll kill you!"
He roared, stabilizing himself mid-air.
"Mm… trash indeed."
Zeru nodded seriously.
"Hahaha!"
Dodoria laughed wildly—
Thinking Zeru was insulting himself.
But—
Whoosh!
In the next instant—
Zeru appeared before him.
"What's so funny?"
His voice was cold.
A hand shot out—
Grabbing Dodoria by the throat.
"Y-you…!"
Dodoria struggled.
"What about me?"
Zeru grinned—
Tightening his grip.
"Urgh—!"
Dodoria's face turned red, veins bulging.
"SAIYAN!"
Frieza's voice rang out sharply.
"Dodoria is my subordinate. You dare kill him?!"
Zeru turned his head slightly—
Then smiled.
Without hesitation—
He squeezed.
Crack.
Dodoria died instantly.
Bang!
Zeru tossed the corpse aside—
Then fired a Energy beam, reducing it to dust.
"Frieza."
"I killed Dodoria."
"So what?"
Whoosh!
In the next instant—
Zeru shot forward like a cannon.
Appearing directly before Frieza.
Bang!
A single punch—
Landed.
In Frieza's shocked gaze—
His body was sent flying.
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