The Saibamen had sprouted, and the Z Fighters were already engaged in their battles against the pink creatures. Krillin, Tien, Chiaotzu, Yamcha, and Piccolo squared off against the Saibamen, their expressions grim. Gohan, slightly stronger than in the original timeline and with his tail intact, was standing his ground but still clearly inexperienced. Each Z Fighter faced a Saibaman, while Gohan and Piccolo worked together.
Krillin launched into his fight with a flurry of energy blasts. The Saibaman dodged, its speed surprising him. Tien was having similar issues, his multi-form technique barely keeping. Chiaotzu used his telekinesis to hold his opponent at bay, but the strain was evident on his face. Yamcha, despite his confidence, was already on the defensive, his opponent's strength pushing him back.
I watched, arms crossed, a smirk on my face as Yamcha made a critical error, allowing the Saibaman to latch onto him. "He's really doing the death pose," I muttered, barely suppressing a laugh as the Saibaman exploded, leaving Yamcha in a heap, his famous defeated death pose painfully clear.
Fasha glanced at me, shaking her head slightly. "You're messed up, Celera."
"Maybe," I replied, my eyes never leaving the battlefield.
Piccolo and Gohan were struggling too. The Saibaman they faced was relentless, and despite Piccolo's best efforts, it was clear they were going to lose. At least to me, it was. Gohan's fear was evident, but even so, He launched a desperate energy blast. but the Saibaman dodged and rushed forward kicking Gohan in the chest and sending him sprawling.
Raditz, watching his nephew's struggle, couldn't hold back any longer. "Enough of this," he growled, powering up and charging towards the Saibaman attacking Gohan and Piccolo. Raditz delivered a devastating blow, obliterating the creature.
"Guess this is all they amount to," I commented, shrugging. "Let's clean up the field."
With that, Fasha, Tato, Hanasia, and I dashed down, our power levels dwarfing the Saibamen. The Saibamen never stood a chance.
I targeted the Saibaman closest to me, a smirk on my face as it lunged. I sidestepped its attack easily, my fist connecting with its midsection. The force of the blow sent it flying back, crashing into the rubble. Without missing a beat, I launched an energy blast, obliterating it before it could recover.
Fasha was already engaged with another, She dodged its attacks with ease, landing powerful blows that quickly overwhelmed the creature. With a final strike, she sent it crashing to the ground, lifeless.
Raditz, having already dealt with Gohan's attacker, turned his attention to another Saibaman. His power level was far beyond theirs, and it showed. He toyed with his opponent for a moment before ending it with a single, decisive blow.
While Hanasia killed the one Chiaotzu had been holding in place, freeing him to help Tien. The Z Fighters, despite their struggles, managed to hold their own. Krillin finally gained the upper hand, his energy disk slicing through his opponent. Tien and Chiaotzu combined their efforts, their attacks overwhelming the Saibamen they faced.
As the last of the Saibamen fell, the battlefield grew quiet, the air still crackling with residual energy. I looked around at the destruction, a sense of satisfaction washing over me.
"Well, that was entertaining," I said, turning my gaze to Vegeta and Nappa. "Your little pets didn't put up much of a fight."
Vegeta's scowl deepened, his eyes narrowing. "You think you've won? Come now Celera you know the real fight has yet to start."
I met his gaze, unflinching. "We'll see about that."
From what I could feel Nappa was stronger than me currently but not by much. If I'd have to say Nappa's power level was around 14,000. Tato, Hanasia, and Fasha, each boasting a power level of around 13,000, were eager to test their might against him. While I was at 13,200.
"Alright, let's decide who's up first," Fasha said, her eyes gleaming with excitement. The three of them gathered in a small circle, hands poised for rock, paper, scissors. After a tense, playful round, Hanasia had scissors, Tato had a rock, and Fasha had scissors as well. Tato, with his rock smashing scissors, won the chance to face Nappa first.
Meanwhile, the situation between Raditz and Vegeta was escalating. Vegeta, with a chilling power level of 24,000.
"You runt coward," Vegeta sneered, his voice dripping with disdain. "Always hiding behind others stronger than you. Let's see if you've outgrown your old habits, Raditz."
Raditz clenched his fists, his eyes narrowing. "I'm not the same Saiyan I used to be, Vegeta. Don't underestimate me."
Vegeta scoffed, launching a swift assault that Raditz struggled to parry. Raditz managed to block and dodge with all his might, but even those hits he blocked left bruises on his skin.
I turned my eyes back to Nappa. Tato squared off against the giant Saiyan. "Let's make this quick," Tato said, a confident smirk on his face.
Nappa laughed heartily. "I like your spirit, boy, but you're outmatched." Tato charged forward, unleashing a flurry of punches and kicks. Nappa countered by slamming his fist against Tato's.
Despite his best efforts, Tato found himself on the defensive more often than not. Nappa's strike seemed to be forcing Tato to rethink his attacks.
Once more I turned to look at the other fight currently happening. As Raditz continued his desperate defense against Vegeta, as a powerful blow sent him crashing to the ground. Vegeta loomed over him, his expression one of contempt. "Is that all, Raditz? Pathetic."
Despite the beating, Raditz pushed himself up, spitting out a mouthful of blood. "I'm not done yet!" he yelled, charging back towards Vegeta. Like Classic dragon ball, the fight had gone as expected.
As Tato continued to battle Nappa, I could see the strain beginning to show. Fasha and Hanasia were restless, ready to take their turn.
As Raditz struggled beneath Vegeta's relentless assault, something unexpected happened. One of his eyes began to glow, a deep, ominous red, as his body started to pulse with a burgeoning energy. His frame expanded, muscles bulging and bones stretching with the sound of creaking timber. Within moments, Raditz had transformed into a Great Ape, the fearsome form towering over the battlefield, even dwarfing Vegeta in his normal state.
"Hahahaha, now who's the weak one, Vegeta!" Raditz roared, his voice booming and filled with a wild, triumphant glee. He lunged forward, his massive hands aiming to grab Vegeta, who barely dodged out of the way, his expression surprised to see him turned into a great ape without the moon.
Hell, even I was surprised at what I was seeing. Hanasia watched, her eyes wide with recognition and a hint of pride. "He learned that in the Gourmet World," she explained to anyone who would listen, though her focus was intensely on the battle. "But I'm not sure how he managed it without the moon again. It's incredible."
"What Do you mean again?" Fasha asked seeming to pick up on her words.
"Well, we had Joined Toriko when he went to gather a Regal Mammoth. We had ended up running into a weird-looking Androids. Me and him had stayed outside as we both didn't like the idea of being inside that thing's body. We were attacked by a large android and a few small ones. I'll be honest if not for that transformation he made I'm sure we would have been dead."
"I see" was all I could say as I watched. So back home things had already been moving forward. Id like a chance at fighting some of those androids they had.
Meanwhile, Tato continued his grueling battle with Nappa, who was momentarily distracted by Raditz's transformation. Seizing the opportunity, Tato landed a few critical blows that seemed to finally shake the giant Saiyan, Which seemed to annoy him.
Back with Vegeta and Raditz, the dynamics of their fight had dramatically shifted. Raditz, in his Great Ape form, was a force of nature, destructive and relentless. Vegeta found himself on the defensive, evading and countering the massive fists and feet that threatened to crush him.
Vegeta, frustration mounting, yelled, "You think this changes anything, Raditz? You're still the same low-class Saiyan you have always been!"
But Raditz was beyond reason, beyond the taunts. His attacks grew more ferocious, driven by the raw power coursing through his enlarged form. The ground trembled under his every step, buildings crumbled, and the air was thick with dust and debris.
"Looks like Raditz has found his edge," I muttered to Fasha, who nodded, her eyes never leaving the battle.
"Yeah," she replied, "Vegeta won't be calling him a runt anymore."
The transformation into a Great Ape gave Raditz an immense power boost, his strength soaring to 100,000 due to the x10 multiplier effect. Yet, for all his power, Raditz's movements were slow and cumbersome. A weakness that Vegeta was quick to exploit.
Meanwhile, the fight between Tato and Nappa continued with both warriors exchanging heavy blows. Nappa, enjoying the challenge, bellowed with laughter each time Tato managed a significant hit. "Not bad for a low-class, but you're facing an Elite!" Nappa roared as he countered with a devastating uppercut, aiming to end the fight.
Raditz, in his Great Ape form, attempted to grab Vegeta, who nimbly avoided the massive hands. Vegeta, his pride stung by Raditz's claim to the Saiyan throne, shouted furiously, "I am the true prince of all Saiyans!"
Vegeta managed to land a series of quick, sharp blows that seemed to barely phase Raditz due to his massive size and strength. However, Vegeta was calculating, looking for the perfect opportunity to exploit the Great Ape's weaknesses.
"You've grown strong, Raditz, but you're no prince!" Vegeta sneered, launching into the air and charging up a massive energy blast aimed directly at Raditz's tail.
The blast severed Raditz's tail as he was too slow to dodge it. The effect was immediate; Raditz let out a roar of pain and shock as he began to shrink, his form rapidly changing back to its normal state. Crashing to the ground, Raditz lay there, momentarily stunned and vulnerable.
As Raditz struggled to regain his bearings, the balance of power seemed to shift. Vegeta, now seeing Raditz in his normal form, prepared for a final assault, a dark grin spreading across his face.
The battle on the ruined city streets grew more intense as Tato pushed Nappa to his limits. Despite the difference in their power levels, Tato's determination and skill forced Nappa to dig deeper into his reserves. Nappa's power surged, his power level climbing an additional 3000 as he went full throttle, the signs of a hard fight evident in his bruised body and the blood trickling from his lip.
"Never thought I'd see the day a low-class would push me this far," Nappa grunted, wiping the blood from his face with a grin of respect.
As Tato finally stumbled back, weakened from the exhaustive battle, Fasha, and Hanasia rushed to his side, ready to take over. Nappa didn't even seem bothered at the fact his fight was being interrupted "Bring it on! This is the kind of fight I live for!"
Fasha and Hanasia took their stance, their auras flaring. I guess they would take that fight so I turned my attain back to my main target.
Raditz, severely weakened from the transformation and battle, lay vulnerable on the ground. Vegeta, ever the opportunist, prepared to deliver a finishing blow, his disdain for Raditz clear in his cold eyes.
"Pathetic," Vegeta sneered, raising his hand as Ki began to gather in it.
Reacting quickly, I dashed forward, intercepting Vegeta with a powerful kick to the face that sent him staggering backward a few steps. "Remember what I told you, Vegeta," I shouted, standing in front of Raditz. "Even those Saiyans you consider weak can surprise you if given the chance."
Vegeta recovered, wiping blood from his lip, his eyes narrowing in anger. "Celera, still have that naive mindset. Look at me, none of you come close to the power I possess." His gaze hardened as he extended a final offer, his tone laced with a mix of scorn and sincerity. "This is your last chance, Celera. Join me, and together we will rebuild the Saiyan race. I'll even forgive these traitors for their acts."
The air was thick with the weight of his words, the offer hanging between us. I clenched my fists. "No Vegeta," I replied sharply. "Besides I want my rematch" The memories of getting my ass beat when I was 5 by his were still fresh in my mind.
Vegeta, blood trickling from his lip, gave a dark chuckle at my refusal and challenge. "You still seek a rematch, Celera? After all these years, you cling to your pride like a true Saiyan," he sneered, as he tossed his scouter away. "But this time my mother isn't here to save you!"
Before I could respond, the air shifted dramatically as Nappa, pushed to his limits in the intense fight against Fasha and Hanasia, made a desperate move. He hurled an object high into the sky, shouting, "Burst Open and Mix!" The device burst, creating an artificial moon, bathing the battlefield in a bizarre, eerie light.
Fasha, knowing what was about to happen, braced herself, her experience allowing her to keep her mind in the Great Ape form. She transformed, into a massive, controlled beast ready to fight. However, Tato, Gohan, and Hanasia were not prepared. The light triggered their transformations, and soon three more Great Apes were rampaging uncontrollably, their primal instincts taking over.
The battlefield descended into chaos. The new Great Apes, unable to distinguish friend from foe, began attacking everything in sight. Vegeta, seizing the opportunity amidst the turmoil, shouted, "Now, witness the true power of a Saiyan Elite!" and also transformed into a Great Ape, his form towering, eyes blazing with fury and excitement.
As Vegeta's massive form stood out even among the other Great Apes, he roared with laughter, relishing the destruction. "This is the might of a Saiyan Prince!"
Amidst this chaos, I felt my own blood boil, the primal call of the moon tempting me to let go. But instead of succumbing, I tapped into a deeper, more controlled state. My body surged with power, my muscles bulging ever so slightly and my eyes glowing a fierce Yellow as my hair spiked up a bit.
Vegeta, in his Great Ape form, paused, taking in my transformation. "What is this? Are you the fabled Super Saiyan?" he roared, a mix of excitement and challenge in his voice.
"Why don't you fucking come and find out!," I yelled back, my voice booming with the power of Ikari. With that, I charged, as my fist slammed into his large one, stopping it for a second before it forced me back.
Krillin, witnessing the unfolding disaster, realized the immediate danger. "We need to cut their tails! It's the only way to stop them!" he cried out, directing the Z Fighters to focus on the rampaging Great Apes.
Piccolo, carrying the unconscious Raditz to safety, nodded in agreement. "Let's do it! Tien, Chiaotzu, help me!"
As the battle raged, the situation looked increasingly dire. Fasha, in her controlled Great Ape form, tried to corral the others, her efforts only partially successful. The Z Fighters struggled to avoid being crushed by the frenzied Great Apes while also attempting to implement Krillin's plan.
The scene was apocalyptic, the air filled with roars and the sounds of destruction. Gohan slammed his fist into my body from the side crashing me into the ground before moving to attack Vegeta.
"Hang on, everyone! I'm here!" Goku called out as he zoomed onto the battlefield, his eyes wide at the sight of the Great Ape chaos.
As Goku assessed the situation, Vegeta, who had thrown Gohan into Tato who was fighting the z Fighter, turned his attention towards the new arrival, a sinister grin spreading across his face. "Kakarot," he growled, recognizing his fellow Saiyan. "You're just in time for the end!"