Chapter 21 - Gohan vs Broly !

Author's note : Here is the bonus chapter as promised !Enjoy !

"AHHHHHHH!" Broly's voice reverberated through the barren landscape, his power overflowing as he finally stabilized his transformation. His aura crackled, and the ground beneath him splintered, unable to contain the sheer energy he emanated.

'It seems he's gone straight to his Ikari form,' I thought, my eyes narrowing. The Ikari form harnessed the power of the Oozaru without the transformation itself. Broly was incredibly dangerous like this, and he had already lost himself to the raging storm of power.

Across from Broly stood Paragus, his face pale with horror. He had completely frozen, staring at his son as if looking at a monster.

"My son... my son is going to kill me... and this guy, who is he?" Paragus muttered, his voice shaky, every ounce of arrogance from earlier replaced by pure fear.

Broly's wild eyes locked onto Paragus, and his muscles tensed, preparing to lunge.

"No... no..." Paragus whispered, paralyzed with terror, unable to flee or even raise a hand.

Seeing the impending danger, I couldn't let this happen. Without hesitation, I shot forward, my body a blur as I closed the distance between us.

"Hey, Broly! Let's spar!" I shouted, my fist colliding with his side in a powerful strike, sending him flying across the rocky terrain. The impact created a shockwave that shook the ground beneath us.

Broly was hurled into a distant mountain, the stone crumbling and collapsing in on itself under the force. Dust rose into the air as the mountain seemed to shatter into thousands of pieces. I could sense Broly's energy, and it was still as fierce as ever.

I knew I couldn't afford to let up. With Super Saiyan 2's power coursing through my veins, I dashed forward, breaking through the rubble. Broly emerged, his expression twisted in fury, letting out a feral growl as his eyes fixed on me.

"RAAAAAGH!" He roared, charging straight at me with his fists raised. His speed was impressive, but I was still faster. I sidestepped his wild punch, ducking under his arm, and countered with a quick uppercut to his jaw.

The impact snapped his head back, and before he could regain his balance, I followed up with a barrage of punches to his midsection, each one connecting with a force that echoed like thunder across the wasteland. The ground beneath us fractured with every strike, the shockwaves causing nearby boulders to crack and crumble. The creatures that inhabited this desolate world began to scatter in terror, fleeing from the two figures that wreaked havoc on their once-peaceful terrain.

Broly grunted in pain, his aura flaring wildly, green energy swirling around him. He tried to retaliate, swinging at me with a powerful left hook, but I dodged, narrowly evading his fist. I used the momentum of my movement to spin around, bringing my leg up for a high kick that slammed into the side of his head, sending him crashing into the ground.

"Broly, I know you can hear me! Snap out of it! You don't need to do this!" I shouted, hoping my words might reach him somehow. But Broly's only response was a guttural growl as he forced himself back to his feet, his muscles bulging as he glared at me with bloodshot eyes.

He lunged at me again, his movements becoming more erratic, more animalistic. I could see the raw strength behind every strike, but there was no finesse, no control. He was fighting like a beast, driven solely by instinct and rage. I ducked under a wild swing, delivering a sharp elbow to his ribs, then followed up with a knee to his stomach that left him gasping.

Broly staggered backward, his aura flickering for a moment. Seeing an opportunity, I brought my hands together, blue energy crackling between my palms. "Kamehame... HAAAA!" I roared, unleashing a massive Kamehameha wave that shot towards Broly, the brilliant blue beam tearing across the ground and engulfing him.

The explosion that followed was deafening, the shockwave flattening everything in its path. The ground beneath us split apart, a massive crater forming where Broly had stood. Smoke and dust filled the air, obscuring my vision, and I squinted, trying to see if the attack had worked.

For a moment, there was silence. Then, through the smoke, I sensed it—his energy, still as intense as ever. My heart sank as Broly emerged, his body battered but still standing. His clothes were torn, his skin bruised and bleeding, but his eyes burned with an unrelenting fury.

"RAAAAAAAGH!" Broly let out another earth-shattering scream, his aura flaring even larger than before. His power was rising, and I could feel it, the raw energy pushing against me like a tidal wave. He charged towards me, his movements more frantic, more savage. He swung at me wildly, his fists crashing into the ground, creating massive craters wherever they landed.

I evaded his attacks, each one shaking the ground beneath us, the terrain itself crumbling under the force of our battle. I countered when I could, landing punches and kicks, but Broly was growing stronger, his power escalating with every moment. Despite his lack of technique, his sheer brute strength was making it harder for me to keep up.

Broly roared, his voice echoing across the wasteland, and he began to throw green kikoha blasts, each one exploding on impact. The terrain around us was torn apart, the once rocky landscape now a chaotic field of destruction. Creatures fled in all directions, their shrill cries drowned out by the deafening explosions.

I dashed through the chaos, dodging the kikoha blasts as they detonated around me, sending chunks of earth flying. I closed in on Broly, aiming a punch at his face, but he caught my fist, his grip like iron. With a roar, he swung me around, slamming me into the ground with enough force to create a shockwave that rippled through the landscape.

I gasped in pain, the impact leaving me dazed. Before I could recover, Broly was on me, his fists crashing down like hammers. I crossed my arms, blocking the blows, but each strike drove me deeper into the ground, the earth cracking beneath me.

'I have to end this soon,' I thought, gritting my teeth as I struggled against Broly's relentless assault. His power was growing, and if this continued, I wasn't sure how much longer I could keep up. I needed to find an opening, a way to turn the tide before his strength completely overwhelmed me.

Summoning all my energy, I let out a roar of my own, my aura flaring as I pushed back against Broly. I unleashed a burst of ki, creating a shockwave that forced him away from me, giving me the space I needed. I shot up into the air, charging energy between my palms once more, the blue light growing brighter and more intense.

"This ends now, Broly!" I shouted, my voice echoing across the battlefield. "KAMEHAME... HAAAAA!"

I unleashed another Kamehameha, the beam tearing through the air, heading straight for Broly. He roared in defiance, his aura flaring as he braced himself against the attack. The beam struck him, and for a moment, it seemed like it might be enough. The ground beneath him shattered, the force of the blast pushing him back, his feet digging trenches into the earth.

The explosion that followed was immense, a blinding flash of light that consumed everything. I hovered in the air, breathing heavily, my eyes fixed on the smoke and dust below, waiting, hoping that this time, it had worked.

But as the dust began to settle, I sensed it once more—his energy, still there, still as fierce as ever. My heart sank as I saw Broly, still standing, his body battered and bruised, but his eyes locked on me with an intensity that sent a chill down my spine.

"He's still conscious..." I muttered, disbelief washing over me. Broly was a monster, a force of nature that seemed unstoppable. His power was rising, his aura blazing around him, and I knew that this fight was far from over.

"It seems I really have no choice... I might be out cold for a few days after this!" I said, finally pushing myself to my last resort. "HAAAAAAA!!!!" My figure ascended, muscles swelling as I unleashed my Max Power form once again, this time combined with Super Saiyan 2. The toll was immediate, every fiber of my being screamed in protest. 'I can probably last a few minutes... any longer, and my entire body will give out.'The transformation tore through my body, my muscles bulging and veins popping as I took on my Max Power form, stacking it on top of my Super Saiyan 2. I could already feel the strain, my body protesting against the overwhelming force coursing through me. Every fiber of my being screamed at me to stop, but I had no choice. This was the only way to match Broly's monstrous power and put an end to his rampage.

Broly, still lost in his berserk fury, roared as he charged toward me, his massive frame tearing across the broken terrain. The ground splintered beneath his feet, and the very air around him seemed to quake with the sheer weight of his energy. His eyes locked onto mine, devoid of reason, driven only by rage.

I met his charge head-on, my aura exploding around me in a brilliant flash of gold, the arcs of lightning intensifying as I pushed myself beyond my limits. We clashed, our fists colliding with a force that sent a shockwave tearing through the landscape. The ground beneath us shattered, huge chunks of earth flying into the air as the entire area seemed to implode under the pressure.

I followed up with a powerful right hook, my fist connecting with Broly's jaw and sending him stumbling back. I didn't let up; I surged forward, landing blow after blow. Each hit was like a thunderclap, the shockwaves rippling outward, tearing apart the ground and sending the few remaining creatures on Planet Vampa fleeing in terror.

Broly, however, seemed unfazed by the destruction around us. He recovered quickly, letting out a furious roar as he swung his massive arm toward me. I ducked under the strike, countering with a powerful uppercut to his ribs that lifted him off his feet. He landed hard, creating a massive crater where he fell, but almost instantly, he was back on his feet, his aura raging like an inferno.

"He's just... unstoppable," I muttered through gritted teeth. My muscles were already beginning to scream in protest, my body nearing its limit. I knew I didn't have much time left before this form would take its toll on me.

Broly lunged at me again, his eyes wild, his power still growing. He threw a barrage of wild punches, each one strong enough to pulverize rock, but his movements were sloppy, lacking the precision and discipline of a true martial artist. I dodged and deflected as best I could, looking for an opening. His power was terrifying, but his lack of control gave me the edge I needed.

"This ends now!" I shouted, gathering all of my energy into my palms as I pulled back, preparing to unleash one final, decisive attack. Broly roared in response, his own aura flaring as he charged at me, completely oblivious to the danger.

"Kame...hame...HAAA!" I unleashed the Kamehameha wave, the beam of pure energy roaring towards Broly, its light illuminating the desolate landscape. The force of the blast tore through the ground, the energy wave consuming everything in its path as it barreled into Broly, engulfing him in a blinding explosion of light and power.

For a moment, I thought it was over. The energy beam pushed Broly back, his form disappearing into the light, the roar of the blast drowning out all sound. The shockwave from the impact tore through the landscape, leveling everything in its wake. Dust and debris filled the air, and I watched, my heart pounding, hoping that it was enough.

As the light began to fade and the dust settled, I saw Broly, still standing, his body battered, his armor cracked, but still very much conscious. His aura flared once more, though weaker than before, and he let out a guttural growl, his eyes locking onto mine with a wild intensity.

"He's still... still standing?" I whispered, my voice barely audible over the ringing in my ears. I could feel my own energy fading, my body reaching its limit. The strain of Max Power was catching up to me, my muscles screaming in agony, my vision blurring at the edges.

Broly let out a furious scream, his rage only growing despite his injuries. He rushed at me once again, his attacks more erratic, more desperate, but still dangerously powerful. I dodged, ducking under a wild swing, but my body was slowing, my movements less precise.

Broly's next punch connected, the force of it sending me crashing into the ground, the impact creating a massive crater beneath me. Pain shot through my body, every muscle protesting as I struggled to get back on my feet. Broly loomed above me, his aura still raging, though I could see he was nearing his own limits.

I gathered the last remnants of my energy, forcing myself to stand, my aura flickering around me.

Broly let out another roar, his aura flaring wildly as he prepared to attack once more. I clenched my fists, my mind racing. I needed to find a way to end this, and fast. My body couldn't take much more, and neither could Broly. The next few moments would decide everything.

"Alright... one last push," I whispered to myself, steeling my resolve.

I was about to use a technique I had developed myself—a powerful and lethal move, but this was no time to hold back. Broly immediately surged towards me, his roar echoing across the shattered landscape.

I gathered my ki, feeling its energy condense and swirl around my hands, ondulating around my fist as I closed it tightly. My fist lit up with a vibrant blue aura, mixing with the golden energy that enveloped my body, creating a swirling mass of green ki, like a storm brewing in my palm. I could feel the immense power building, the ground beneath me cracking under the strain.

Without wasting another second, I launched myself towards Broly, pushing every ounce of energy I had left into my legs, propelling me forward at blinding speed. Broly showed no intention of dodging; his eyes locked on me, his body brimming with untamed fury as he charged headfirst at full power, the earth shattering beneath his feet with every step.

"Broly, survive this! I ain't pulling any punches!" I shouted, my voice barely audible over the roaring wind and crackling energy around us.

The world seemed to slow for a moment as we closed the distance, the tension between us like a taut string about to snap. My heart pounded, my focus narrowing to a single point—this was it, the moment to end it, one way or another.

*BOOOOOOOOOMM*

I ducked under Broly's punch, my body moving just in time, and then my fist connected with his stomach.

Broly staggered backward, his knees buckling beneath him. The raging energy that had surrounded him began to dissipate, his monstrous aura fading as his eyes fluttered. He let out a final guttural growl, then fell to the ground, his body hitting the cracked terrain with a resounding thud. The immense weight of his unconscious form caused the earth beneath him to splinter, sending small shockwaves throughout the immediate area. He was finally out cold.

I took a deep breath, my muscles trembling under the strain of my transformed state. The toll on my body was immense, I could feel every fiber of my being screaming in exhaustion, the Super Saiyan 2 Max Power form pushing me beyond my limits. Sweat dripped from my brow, and I could feel my energy reserves rapidly depleting. I stumbled backward, my vision blurring slightly, but I managed to steady myself.

"This technique... it's powerful, but it comes at a cost," I muttered to myself, glancing down at my still-glowing fist. This move, inspired by the Dragon Fist but entirely different, was something I'd developed out of sheer necessity. It was a culmination of countless hours of training, of trial and error, refining it into something uniquely my own. I had used it once before against the androids, but back then it had been incomplete, just an enhanced strike, not the fully formed technique it had become now.

As I stood there, the wind whipping through the desolate landscape, I looked down at Broly's unconscious form. His chest rose and fell heavily, the fight finally over. The battle had taken everything out of me, and I could tell it had taken a lot out of him as well. He wasn't my enemy, not really.