As the battle began, only Piccolo, Nail, Lin Chuan, and Gohan had not yet joined the fray.
Piccolo and Nail focused on Slug and the high-ranking demonic warriors while Lin Chuan pondered other matters.
Seeing the brutal clash between the Namekian warriors and the alien demonic soldiers, Gohan felt strongly aversion.
Despite his extraordinary strength and having undergone various harsh training, the young Gohan had never experienced such a scene.
Witnessing casualties on both sides, especially the soldiers on Slug's side who were gruesomely dismembered or pierced through, filled him with trembling fear and horror.
Kind-hearted Gohan wished there could be a way to avoid fighting and hoped no one would die in this grand battle.
Yet, he realized that such a wish was impossible.
During his transformation, he soon understood that others might not share his sentiments even if he did not wish for conflict.
Instinctively seeking refuge, Gohan accidentally bumped into Piccolo.
Seeing Gohan terrified, Piccolo did not offer sympathy but sternly admonished him, "Gohan, open your eyes wide and see. This is what real battle is about. It's kill or be killed!"
"You haven't had the chance before, but now, you must learn from this. Otherwise, you'll become a loser no matter how strong you are."
"And losers can't protect the ones they care about. Losers are just food for the stronger."
"So, show no mercy to the invaders!"
Piccolo's harsh words chilled Gohan, making him shudder instinctively.
He had no retreat.
This was a 'fatherly' guidance from Piccolo.
Hearing this, Lin Chuan felt a sense of respect for Piccolo.
He knew how to toughen up Gohan effectively, which would have required much effort if it were him.
"I... I understand, Uncle Piccolo." Biting his lip, Gohan summoned the courage and refocused on the battlefield.
The gruesome scenes of carnage continued, with limbs flying and explosions everywhere. Within a few minutes of the battle, the tide had turned decisively.
Slug's forces, though not as elite but each possessing significant strength, faced a short and brutal defeat against the fierce Namekian warriors.
Only about half of the Namekian warriors were injured, and none fatally. Injuries like severed arms or pierced bodies were recoverable for Namekians through their regenerative abilities.
Seeing his soldiers nearly wiped out, veins bulged on Slug's forehead as his anger flared.
These were almost all his forces, each soldier possessing at least a thousand in power level, with some even stronger.
The demonic leaders like Angila, Dorodabo, Kew, Kigu, and Medamachi were also taken aback by the ferocious might of the Namekian warriors. Such strength required their intervention to handle.
Ultimately, the battle started too hastily before the demonic mist could take full effect, leading to the dire state of Slug's elite forces.
"Everyone, attack! Finish them! I don't have time to dally with them!!!" Slug, full of rage, commanded with a deep, murderous tone.
Upon his order, his few capable minions sweated profusely. They feared both Slug and the overpowering Namekians.
No one expected such a turn of events. Despite knowing the Namekians were strong, no one thought they were this formidable.
Under Slug's deathly order, everyone, including the five demonic leaders, had to engage.
"As you command, Lord Slug!" x5. Receiving the order, Angila, Dorodabo, Kew, Kigu, and Medamachi prepared to act.
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The battle didn't ease with numerical superiority; instead, it intensified.
Especially with the five demonic leaders joining in, the Namekian side began to fall into disarray.
Despite their numbers, the gap in strength was evident.
The leaders were too powerful, handling ten opponents each with ease, rendering the previously formidable Namekian warriors powerless.
"Hmph!!! Don't get cocky, let me handle you!!" Nail, upon seeing his comrades overwhelmed, could no longer hold back. He had hoped the warriors could handle Slug's minions, allowing him to focus on Slug.
Now, seeing the gap, he knew it was too great. Not all of Slug's followers were weak; those five demonic leaders alone were a formidable force, getting stronger as the battle dragged on.
Meanwhile, the Namekian warriors seemed to weaken inexplicably in strength and stamina.
Taking the lead, Nail targeted the nearest leader, Angila. With the demonic mist enhancing Angila's power, he thought he was invincible, unaware that he was about to face Nail, whose power exceeded 40,000.