Far away in the secluded mountains, the sounds of fierce battle echoed through the valleys as Gohan's grueling training under Goku and Piccolo continued. Following their intense fight against the Saiyans and the looming threat of the androids, Gohan's father and mentor had decided to take his training to the next level.
Goku, in his Super Saiyan form, rushed at Gohan with blinding speed. His yellow, spiky hair and glowing aura radiated intense power, a stark contrast to his cheerful nature. "Alright, Gohan, focus!" Goku shouted as he sent a barrage of punches towards his son, each blow fast and precise.
Gohan, though just a child, had grown stronger than ever. His movements, though hesitant, showed improvement as he managed to dodge and block some of Goku's strikes. His face, full of concentration, bore the weight of the responsibility Goku and Piccolo had placed on him. But it wasn't easy — the relentless training left little room for error.
Behind them, Piccolo stood watching with his arms crossed. His stern gaze followed every move Gohan made. Occasionally, he would leap into action, throwing a surprise attack to keep Gohan on his toes. "Don't get distracted, Gohan! Your enemy won't wait for you to catch your breath!" Piccolo shouted before launching an energy blast directly at Gohan.
The young half-Saiyan barely had time to react. "Ahh!" Gohan quickly countered with a Ki blast of his own, but the sheer force of Piccolo's attack sent him skidding backward across the ground, leaving a trail of dust behind.
Goku nodded approvingly but wasn't about to let up. He dashed towards Gohan again, vanishing and reappearing in an instant, striking from different angles. Gohan blocked the first punch, but Goku immediately kicked him high into the air. Before Gohan could recover, Piccolo appeared above him and hit him with a powerful elbow, sending him crashing back down.
Gohan struggled to his feet, panting heavily. His small frame was covered in bruises, but the determination in his eyes never wavered. "Come on, Gohan!" Goku encouraged. "You can do it, you're stronger than this!"
Piccolo, less gentle in his encouragement, scolded Gohan. "Stop hesitating! In a real battle, you won't have time to second-guess yourself!" His words were sharp, but there was a hidden concern beneath them. He knew how powerful Gohan could become, but he also knew the boy needed to be pushed.
As Gohan wiped the sweat from his brow, he powered up, his aura bursting with renewed energy. He let out a determined yell as he charged at Goku and Piccolo with all his might. The ground beneath him cracked as he launched a flurry of punches and kicks, trying to match their overwhelming speed and power.
Goku, smiling, blocked Gohan's attacks effortlessly but saw potential in his son's movements. "Not bad, Gohan. You're getting better. But don't forget — there's always more to learn!" With that, Goku teleported behind Gohan, knocking him forward, right into another strike from Piccolo.
The training was merciless. Both Goku and Piccolo knew that Gohan had to be ready for what was coming. The androids were a threat like no other, and they needed Gohan to tap into his incredible potential.
As the dust settled from the latest exchange, Gohan, bruised and exhausted, still stood tall, breathing heavily but refusing to give up. Goku and Piccolo, standing before him, exchanged a glance of approval.
"Alright, Gohan," Goku said, finally lowering his guard. "That's enough for today."
Gohan fell to his knees, relieved but still filled with determination. He was stronger now, but he knew there was still a long way to go before he could stand alongside his father and Piccolo in the upcoming battles.
Goku glanced at Gohan and said, "It looks like Gohan needs more work on his reaction speed."
Piccolo nodded in agreement, arms crossed. "Yes, his reflexes are good, but they could be better."
Suddenly, Piccolo turned to Goku and asked, "By the way, how did you convince Chi-Chi to let Gohan train with us?"
Goku scratched the back of his head, grinning sheepishly. "Well… I told her we were going on a field trip." He chuckled nervously. "Just, uh, don't tell her, okay?"
Piccolo's eyes narrowed for a moment, then he cracked a rare smile. "What are you talking about, Goku? We're just teaching Gohan… about studying."
"Yeah, that's right! Studying!" Goku chimed in, nodding along enthusiastically. Both of them shared a small laugh, though Gohan looked a bit confused, still catching his breath after the grueling session.
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Meanwhile, in Capsule Corporation's advanced gravity chamber, Vegeta was pushing himself to the absolute limit. His body strained under the pressure of 400 times Earth's gravity, beads of sweat pouring down his face. His muscles bulged as he tried to adjust, growling through the immense pain.
Suddenly, the screen in front of him flickered to life, revealing Bulma's face. She was not pleased.
"Are you frickin' INSANE?!" Bulma shouted, her voice booming through the speakers.
Vegeta, wiping the sweat from his brow, barely acknowledged her outburst. "No."
Bulma's eyes widened in disbelief. "Do you have any idea how many bones you could break pushing yourself like this?"
Vegeta, ever arrogant, replied without hesitation, "Working through pain is the best way to grow stronger. The Prince of all Saiyans—"
"—will be flat on the floor if you collapse," Bulma interrupted, her voice sharp with worry but tinged with frustration.
Just as Vegeta was about to retort with some prideful remark, his body gave out under the strain of the intense gravity. He collapsed to the ground, his limbs trembling as he struggled to move. The intense pressure of 400G was too much, even for the mighty Saiyan prince.
Bulma sighed deeply, shaking her head on the screen. "See? I told you. You push too hard, and look what happens."
Vegeta, gasping for breath, could barely lift his head. "The… Prince… of all Saiyans… never quits…"
"Yeah, yeah, just rest for now, tough guy," Bulma said with an eye-roll.
Even in his collapsed state, Vegeta refused to show any weakness, his mind already planning to continue his training more harder.