Tony had no time for second thoughts. Knowing that there was a maniac out there aiming to destroy the universe meant he had to stay prepared at all times.
At this moment, Fury was secretly contacting S.H.I.E.L.D. scientists.
Fury: "Do everything possible to research the Tesseract. We need more progress!"
Scientist: "But Director, with our current technology, pushing further could lead to significant complications!"
Fury: "This isn't the time for that! Just follow orders!"
Fury was in a foul mood, barely restraining his frustration. A lunatic bent on wiping out everything in existence was out there, and as the Earth's protector, Fury was under immense pressure.
Fury looked up at the sky. "Captain Marvel, when are you coming back to Earth?"
He had sent her a message over two weeks ago, but there was no response, and his impatience was growing.
Krillin: "Uh, are we forgetting something?"
Goku: "Huh? Are we?"
Piccolo: "Idiots! It's the containment object that appeared in our universe—the Possession Mask!"
Goku: "Oh! Right! I almost forgot!"
Goku wasn't the only one. Due to the chaos caused by Thanos and Aaron, many others had also nearly forgotten about the Possession Mask.
Piccolo: "How foolish. What do events in other universes have to do with us? While you all were wasting time, I was already searching for the whereabouts of that mask."
Piccolo flew high in the sky, scanning the landscape based on his monitor's display. The eerie mask was supposedly on a particular mountain, but since the mountains looked similar, locating it wasn't easy.
Yamcha: "Hurry up! We can't let Piccolo get there first!"
Tien: "Wait! There's someone by the mask!"
Everyone stared at the screen, and they were stunned to see none other than… Vegeta!
Vegeta appeared to be walking, drenched in sweat.
Vegeta: "Damn it! I still can't transform! I'm so furious, so why won't it happen?!"
For the past while, Vegeta had tried everything to trigger his Super Saiyan transformation, exploring any situation that could provoke his anger. Still, he couldn't transform!
Being exploited by Frieza, losing to a low-class warrior like Kakarot, and even being surpassed by Earthlings—these humiliations constantly fueled his rage.
Despite this relentless frustration, he couldn't achieve Super Saiyan form, leaving him immensely annoyed.
Bulma's voice suddenly called out, "Where have you been? I prepared food for you, but after waiting so long, it's gone cold. Not my fault!"
Bulma sat by a campfire, glaring at Vegeta and tossing him some grilled fish.
Vegeta, already irate, flared up even more at her attitude. "You insolent woman! Don't think I won't kill you!"
Bulma, unfazed by his threat, replied coldly, "Go ahead and kill me, then! I'll just get resurrected with the Dragon Balls. Besides, if I'm gone, Goku and the others won't hold back against you. Can you really defeat Goku?"
Initially scared of Vegeta, Bulma later realized that he depended on her for controlling Goku and the others and providing food to keep him focused on training. Gradually, she lost her fear and gained confidence.
Vegeta's face turned red in fury, his pride stung by being insulted by a human with a power level under 5. He wanted to hit Bulma badly.
At that moment, a strange voice reached his ears, "Hohoho, the proud Saiyan Prince, reduced to bullying weak ants. Don't you feel ashamed?"
"Who's there?!"
Vegeta immediately looked around and saw an eerie, strange-looking white mask lying by his feet.
"I am the mask that can help you," the voice continued from the mask.
"Aah! A ghost!" Bulma shrieked, jumping back in fright.
Vegeta glared at the grotesque mask. "What are you? How dare you act like a ghost!"
He stomped on it, intending to crush it, but to his surprise, the mask withstood his force, leaving him baffled.
"Don't be so rough. Don't you want to become a Super Saiyan?"
"What did you say?!"
Vegeta's curiosity was piqued. How did this mask know about Super Saiyan?
"I know everything. I know your hardships. You're a proud Saiyan Prince, yet you've been forced to serve the very being you despise, Frieza. And now, even a low-class warrior has surpassed you. That must make you feel humiliated."
The mask recited Vegeta's situation and inner thoughts, word for word.
"What are you trying to say?!"
Listening to this strange mask discuss his frustrations angered Vegeta.
"Aren't you unsatisfied? You're the most gifted Saiyan! Can you really accept being weaker than those you look down on? If you truly wish to grow stronger, to become a Super Saiyan who surpasses everything, then wear me. I will help you become the ultimate Saiyan, to slaughter all you despise and become the mightiest ruler of the universe!"
The mask's words were persuasive, laced with a compelling allure.
Krillin: "Oh no! Do you think it's true? Could that mask really make Vegeta a Super Saiyan?"
Tien: "We can't let that happen! If he becomes one, we won't be able to defeat him!"
Gohan: "We need to find him quickly!"
Goku: "But where is he?"
The Z Fighters flew around like headless chickens, scanning various mountains in the hopes of locating Vegeta, but he remained elusive.
Vegeta didn't respond; instead, he slowly reached down to pick up the mask, sending chills down the Z Fighters' spines.
Goku: "Vegeta! Don't! If you put on that mask, it'll kill you!"
Goku tried to warn him, but Vegeta's attention was entirely on the Possession Mask.
"Go ahead, wear me, and I'll make you unstoppable."
"Enough! I've had it with all of you!"
Vegeta's words caught the mask off guard.
(End of Chapter)
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