The three Saiyans had been together for so many years that, even if there wasn't much affection between them, they were at least comrades—few of their kind remained. Yet, Vegeta showed no leniency…
"This heartless maniac! First, he killed Saibamen, and now he's killed Nappa, that big brute!"
"He's a complete lunatic!!!"
Krillin voiced his understanding of Vegeta, explaining that this guy was a heartless madman.
Everyone felt the same, including Gohan and Piccolo. To Piccolo, Vegeta's personality was somewhat familiar—it reminded him of his former self: cold, ruthless, decisive, purely selfish, and evil.
...
After killing Nappa, Vegeta smiled evilly at Raditz in front of him.
"Raditz, and Kakarot, along with Kakarot's son, and Turles!"
"Enjoy your last moments, for you will all die by my hand! I will kill every single one of you!"
Vegeta said cruelly. In his view, no matter how strong these traitors were, they were no match for him. The reason was simple: he stood at the pinnacle of the Saiyan race, the elite among elites! This was perhaps the villains' so-called mysterious confidence.
Listening to Vegeta's arrogant declaration, Raditz was the first to lose his patience.
"Vegeta, do you think all Saiyans must obey you? Even if you are the Saiyan Prince, so what? Times have changed!!"
"And do you really think you are invincible?! Use your scouter and see my current power level!!!"
Facing Vegeta, Raditz didn't dare to drag things out like he did with Nappa. He unleashed all his power in one go.
'Crackle~~~!!!' As Raditz exploded with energy, the surrounding space darkened.
The powerful energy even caused spatial tremors. The ground cracked, huge rocks flew, and Raditz was enveloped in a white glowing aura, his power soaring to over 10,000 units!
"Is big brother showing his true power?" Feeling Raditz's explosive aura, Goku decided to observe their fight for a bit.
His intuition told him this battle wouldn't end easily; Vegeta's strength was definitely not simple.
"What an astonishing aura… Has his training with King Kai made him this powerful already?"
"Then Goku must also be…"
Krillin, drenched in sweat, felt Raditz's terrifying aura, which made him think of Goku.
If Raditz was this strong, Goku might be even stronger, or even surpass this level.
Listening to Krillin's amazement, Piccolo only smiled disdainfully.
"This strength, is it strong??"
Just this??
He could suppress it with one finger.
Gohan couldn't say anything either.
Honestly, he didn't think Raditz was that strong either.
[Raditz's potential is no less than Kakarot's. With a bit of honing, he could become a fine warrior, but it's a pity he wasted too much time in the past.]
[Now that Vegeta's opponent has changed to Raditz, this scene is interesting—Raditz's revenge.]
Lin Chuan, an onlooker, thought so.
For him, a warrior with a power level already exceeding ten million in his normal state, a battle with power levels of just tens of thousands was child's play.
This situation reminded Lin Chuan of the future he once imagined.
Isn't it just like now?
...
Vegeta watched Raditz's power-up with cold eyes, showing no emotional reaction even though the scouter displayed over 10,000 units.
"No wonder you could defeat Nappa in one strike. I must commend you, Raditz. In just one year, you've raised your power level from 1,500 to 10,000."
"But you seem to have forgotten my terrifying power. You should still remember my power level, right?"
Vegeta smirked at Raditz, though he felt a bit shocked inside, he still looked down on Raditz.
A power level of 10,000 was strong, but still not enough to surpass him.
Raditz showed no emotional reaction to this, staying calm instead.
"Of course I remember. Your power level reached 18,000, but if you think that's all the power I have, you're gravely mistaken!!!"
"I've prepared well for today!!!"
Clenching his fists, a bloody aura surrounded Raditz, his muscles bulged, veins surfaced like dragons.
The bloody aura surged all over him, boosting his power again.
As an onlooker, Goku was shocked to see this.
"This is… Kaio-ken?! Didn't big brother fail to learn it? No, this isn't Kaio-ken!!" Goku initially thought it was the Kaio-ken taught by King Kai.
But during their training, Raditz couldn't learn Kaio-ken for some reason, yet he himself mastered it.
Now, Raditz was using a technique similar to Kaio-ken.
"Hmph~~!! Kakarot, do you think I really need that technique called Kaio-ken? Keep it for yourself!"
"I! Have my own path, this is a technique I created myself!"
Stabilizing the energy around him, Raditz was in a peculiar state.
By triggering his own blood energy, he could unleash his potential and temporarily increase his power level.
Though his power surged by half, it wasn't sustainable.
Vegeta's expression finally changed.
Because the scouter showed Raditz's power level reaching over 15,000 units!
Although still less than his, it was terrifying and threatening enough.
Vegeta's expression grew serious.
He removed his scouter and crushed it in anger.
"Though I don't know what opportunity you encountered, Raditz, your repeated provocations are unforgivable!!"
"Even though your power level increased tenfold, you are still far from my match!!"
"I am the Saiyan Prince!!! The most elite warrior!!!"
Vegeta's eyes turned sharp. Seeing Raditz so powerful, he no longer underestimated him and showed his true strength.
He fully unleashed his 18,000 power level, causing the sky to darken, lightning to flash, and a dark shroud to cover the sky within ten miles, the outburst of this aura even changed Goku's expression.
In almost an instant, Vegeta's aura overwhelmed Raditz's.
"His aura… is stronger than big brother's?!"
"Even with Kaio-ken, I might not be his match…!!!"
Goku was shocked, never expecting Vegeta to be this powerful.
"It's finally coming!!" Raditz had prepared for this moment in his heart.
Even though there was a power gap, he wouldn't be defeated!
No matter the cost, he would win!!!
"Haa~~~!!!!!!!" With a shout, Vegeta's energy peaked.
The full might of 18,000 power level.
Feeling the terrifying aura Vegeta constantly emitted, Raditz's face turned dark.
Even after King Kai's training, his power level increased significantly, but compared to Vegeta, there was still a considerable gap.
"What's the matter?! Raditz, remembering the terror of this Prince? Too late."
"Even if your power is much stronger than before, you are still no match for this Prince."
Vegeta taunted Raditz with disdain.
"I've had enough of your arrogance, Vegeta!" Wiping the blood from his mouth, Raditz adjusted his stance, ready for battle.
"It seems you still don't recognize reality. I was going to play with you for a bit, but since you are so stubborn, I'll kill you now!" Vegeta assumed his classic battle stance, wearing a confident, evil smile.
The two stared at each other, creating a tense atmosphere.