A terrifying energy storm swept the area, tearing the ground.
The destructive force seemed to alter the world.
The pressure formed a massive crater under them, expanding with their power.
"This energy! Is this Raditz's strength?" Krillin exclaimed, struggling against the pressure.
Even with increased power, he was at Ginyu's level.
"Impressive! Hard work pays off. I'm not like you, Goku, Raditz." Tien admitted.
Everyone was shocked.
Yamcha and Chiaotzu sought shelter.
Piccolo, Goku, and Gohan remained tense.
Raditz's attack helped them gauge Frieza's strength.
Vegeta?
He was stunned, watching Raditz clash with Frieza.
"Impossible!! How did he increase his power to this level?! Am I dreaming?!!" Vegeta was shocked.
The Raditz he beat down had grown this strong in just two months?!
Does this mean… Is Kakarot even stronger now?
The pressure flipped Ginyu, leaving him speechless.
He never expected Raditz to be this powerful.
Suddenly, Ginyu had a bold idea: if he could take over Raditz's body… he'd have this power too!
In the crater.
The energy storm intensified, Frieza watching the scouter's fluctuating data, in disbelief.
'Boom!!!'
"What?!!" The scouter exploded, shocking Frieza.
What kind of Saiyan was this?
Power level over 500,000!!!
'Boom!!!' Energy exploded, both Frieza and Raditz flying out of the crater.
"Saiyan scum who survived the planet's destruction, evolving to this level… Could it be…" Frieza frowned deeply.
The seed planted years ago bore fruit today.
But he refused to believe it!
Nonsense legend!!!
"Hahaha!! Hard to believe, right Frieza? My power level has risen from 1500 to this level!"
"I'm evolving towards the Super Saiyan you fear!"
Raditz shouted arrogantly.
His massive power boost gave him the confidence to kill Frieza, who once controlled them.
"So, you're not a Super Saiyan! This is the funniest joke I've heard in years." Frieza's smile was cold, his energy surging.
Raditz's strength worried him.
He decided to use his true power to eliminate them all.
"Fool!!!! You think Frieza's power is limited? He can transform!!" Vegeta shouted, realizing something, warning.
Raditz, this fool, should kill Frieza now instead of boasting.
This was giving Frieza a chance!
"Transform?" Raditz was startled.
Frieza's transformations were unknown to him.
Did this mean this wasn't Frieza's full power?
53,000 points was just part of Frieza's power!
"Indeed, little Vegeta. You know about my transformations, seems you came prepared to fight for the Dragon Balls."
"Now, I'll show you monkeys the terror of hell."
With a sinister smile, Frieza's energy exploded, his armor shattering, his body transforming.
His muscles bulged, and his height increased, becoming a massive figure!
His head changed, with sharp horns growing on either side.
From a 5'3" figure, he transformed into an 8'3" demon.
The evil energy he emitted changed everyone's expressions.
His power at least doubled!
"Damn… it's all over!" Vegeta despaired.
"His energy… it's real?! How can it be this high?!" Krillin felt fear.
"Hey, even strength should have limits! We've grown this strong, but we're still ants." Yamcha felt like retreating.
Tien sweated nervously, staying silent.
"Scared already? I told you, if you're not strong enough, don't come." Piccolo muttered.
Before, they argued with him, now no one dared respond.
They were indeed scared.
Goku and Gohan remained calm.
With Goku's increased power, there was no need to worry about Raditz's safety at this level.
Gohan, with a power level below 500,000, still had enough power not to fear.
...
Frieza, now transformed, smiled, his red eyes locking onto Raditz.
"Monkey, you said you're close to being a Super Saiyan?"
"Then take your dream to hell."
Frieza charged at Raditz, a massive punch aimed at his face.
Frieza believed his transformation made him invincible, but he miscalculated.
His punch, seemingly unstoppable, was blocked by Raditz's hand.
Frieza paused, stunned.
Taking advantage, Raditz kicked him back.
Feeling the pain in his abdomen, Frieza frowned.
This monkey's power was enough to counter his transformation.
"I thought you'd be stronger. Is this all your power?"
"Disappointing!!! Emperor of the Universe, show me something interesting."
With that, Raditz's energy flared, his power surging.
After potential unlocking, Raditz's power rose from 30,000 to 100,000!
Now, with his special technique, his power reached over 150,000!!
Feeling Raditz's increasing power, surpassing his transformation, Frieza was shocked.
He had never taken Vegeta's underling seriously.
Such power?!
Had he let a monster grow unchecked?
Luckily!
Frieza felt fortunate; Raditz hadn't fully grown.
"Take this!!! Frieza!!" Stabilizing his energy, Raditz launched two destruction beams.
Frieza leaped, the beams missing.
The powerful shockwave hit a mountain, shattering it.
Raditz pursued, instantly moving above Frieza, and delivering a double-fisted blow.
Caught off guard, Frieza fell, hitting an island, and causing a massive explosion.
Raditz charged at Frieza again.
"No way?!!!" Frieza's eyes filled with blood, feeling humiliated.
The Emperor of the Universe, hurt by a lowly monkey?
Furious, Frieza rose, kicking Raditz's chin, and flipping him.
Energy flaring, Frieza chased after Raditz.
Raditz steadied himself, rushing back at Frieza.
'Boom!!!!!!!'
They clashed, causing a huge explosion.
In a flash of white light, they fought fiercely.
Punches, kicks, relentless attacks that could destroy islands.
Their fight included energy attacks, raising the battle's intensity.
Raditz was stronger than Frieza's transformation!
This made Frieza fearful.
He regretted not taking Raditz seriously earlier.
Transform again?!
He could, but needed to escape Raditz's continuous attacks first.
...
Meanwhile.
On King Kai's Planet.
King Kai watched Raditz dominate Frieza with joy.
His student, despite not learning his techniques, was far superior to Goku in decisiveness and power.
King Kai imagined if Goku were fighting Frieza, the battle wouldn't be this satisfying.
"Perfect, great job, Raditz! Use all your power, don't let him transform, crush and
kill him." King Kai was thrilled, his words full of malice.
King Kai never expected his students to grow so strong under gravity training and potential unlocking in just two months.
He thought without Tarles, they couldn't handle Frieza.
Now, he believed Raditz and Goku could defeat Frieza even without transformations.
Together, they might even handle Frieza's transformations.
"You're watching from the sidelines to see their power, right?"
"To you, this level of battle is trivial. You even defeated Cooler."
Muttering, King Kai laughed.
The recent months have been incredibly satisfying.
The Frieza family's end was near.
...
On Namek.
Near the Grand Elder's place.
Affected by the battle, the area was shaking.
Bulma, staying for safety, worriedly watched the distance.
Suddenly, a figure appeared, hugging her.
"Don't worry, I'm back."
Lin Chuan's gentle voice calmed Bulma, who turned happy.
But then, she looked up angrily: "You still remember me? You disappeared for over a month, I thought you were dead."
"Something unexpected happened, I had to stay on Yardrat. I planned to return to Earth but heard about this from King Kai. I checked the battle, now to ensure your safety, I'll send you back to Earth." Lin Chuan said, determined to protect Bulma.