Raditz stood on the peak of a windswept mountain on a barren planet, his breathing steady as he meditated under a pale, distant sun. For months, he had carved a path of destruction through Frieza's forces, honing his techniques and growing stronger. But now, he sought something greater—a new purpose beyond the endless battles.
Through the Cosmic Vision technique, Raditz opened his mind to the universe. The energy required was immense, but his body, honed to perfection, held steady. His vision expanded, carrying his consciousness across light-years until it rested on a battlefield he knew all too well—Namek.
Raditz's focus locked onto the planet, where the once-pristine world now lay in ruins. Through the haze of power surging across the battlefield, he saw his brother—Goku—transformed. His golden hair and piercing eyes radiated an aura of absolute dominance.
"The Super Saiyan," Raditz murmured, awe tingling down his spine. "He's done it."
He observed every moment—the sheer force of Goku's punches, the desperation in Frieza's attacks, and the earth-shaking explosions that followed. It was a spectacle of strength and strategy, of power and perseverance.
But even as he watched, Raditz's thoughts churned. "That transformation... It's incredible, but it multiplies what you already are. My base form must be stronger. Only then can I reach heights beyond even this."
The fight raged on, but Raditz pulled his focus back. Watching wasn't enough—he needed to act.
Rumors had reached Raditz during his campaign against Frieza's forces: whispers of a fabled world where the strongest warriors clashed to test their mettle. Known as the Planet of Champions, it was said to be a proving ground for the galaxy's most powerful fighters.
Raditz activated his pod, his scouter flashing as it analyzed the coordinates he had collected. The journey would be long, but it was exactly what he needed.
"I'll push myself further than ever before," he vowed. "If this planet exists, it will either crush me or make me unstoppable."
As his pod surged through the stars, Raditz allowed his mind to wander. For all his power, Earth still held a pull on him. His memories of Goku, the Z Fighters, and the battles they had faced together were a constant reminder of where his journey had started.
"Perhaps one day, I'll return," he mused. "But not yet. Not until I've surpassed everything I once was."
He clenched his fists. Returning to Earth too soon could disrupt the timeline, and Raditz wasn't ready for that risk.
Raditz's pod approached the rumored planet, its atmosphere shimmering with energy. As he neared, his scouter beeped wildly, detecting overwhelming power levels. The surface below was a mix of jagged mountains and glowing arenas, pulsing with ki signatures that dwarfed anything he had encountered so far.
Stepping out of his pod, Raditz felt the planet's gravity increase tenfold. His muscles tensed, but he smirked. "So, this is the test? Good. Let's see what you've got."
Warriors of all shapes and sizes turned to face him, their eyes narrowing at the sight of the tall Saiyan. Whispers rippled through the crowd.
"Is that... a Saiyan?"
"He must be insane to come here alone."
"Or desperate for death."
Raditz cracked his neck, his aura flaring as he stepped into the nearest arena. "I'm not here to talk. Let's see who's strong enough to entertain me."
Unbeknownst to Raditz, his presence on the planet had not gone unnoticed. From a hidden vantage point high above, an entity shrouded in shadow observed the Saiyan. Its energy was unreadable, and its gaze was cold and calculating.
"This one… He's different," the entity murmured. "Perhaps he's the one I've been waiting for."
As Raditz faced his first challenger, the stage was set for a battle that would push him to new heights—and draw the attention of forces far greater than anything he had encountered before.
Raditz stood in the center of a massive coliseum, the crowd of warriors and spectators buzzing with excitement. The Planet of Champions had no shortage of combatants, each more unique than the last.
At the edge of the arena, a towering holographic table projected the tournament bracket. Fighters were pinned against each other based on their known abilities, with the weakest at the bottom and the strongest placed in the final rounds.
Raditz scanned the table, his scouter picking up flickers of information.
---
Tournament Bracket: Key Highlights
Round 1: Raditz vs. Korathian Gladiator
Round 2: Raditz vs. Yulren Duo (two telepathic siblings)
Round 3: Raditz vs. Delthan Beastmaster (accompanied by his giant beast, Rektor)
Round 4: Raditz vs. Larvik (a seasoned champion known for his energy-draining techniques)
Final Rounds: The strongest warriors, including an enigmatic fighter simply listed as Kain, awaited.
---
The early rounds were over in moments.
The Korathian Gladiator, a hulking mass of muscles and tusks, charged at Raditz with brute force. With a single blast, Raditz ended the match, leaving the audience stunned.
The Yulren Duo tried to overwhelm him with telepathic projections, creating illusions of endless enemies. Raditz, unimpressed, unleashed a shockwave of ki that shattered their concentration and knocked them out simultaneously.
The Delthan Beastmaster and his monstrous companion put up a more significant challenge, forcing Raditz to test his precision techniques. With a series of rapid strikes, he disabled the beast and ended the fight with a crushing blow to the master's armor.
Between matches, Raditz observed the other fighters, noting their abilities.
1. Velkaris, the Void Walker: A fighter who seemed to disappear and reappear at will, her movements defying logic. "She's fast, but let's see if her tricks work on me," Raditz muttered.
2. Grithon, the Armored Titan: A giant covered in impenetrable plates of natural armor, who crushed his opponents with sheer strength. "That one might take a little effort," Raditz admitted with a smirk.
3. Kain: The final opponent remained a mystery. No one knew his origin or abilities, but whispers in the crowd spoke of him defeating entire squads with a single strike. Raditz narrowed his eyes. "This Kain might be worth my time."
Raditz's next opponent, Larvik, stepped into the arena. Clad in dark armor, his gauntlets glowed with a sickly green hue.
"I've heard of you," Larvik said, his voice echoing. "The rogue Saiyan tearing through Frieza's forces. Let's see how you fare when your precious energy is stolen from you."
Raditz grinned, powering up. "You're welcome to try."
The fight began with a series of exchanges, Larvik dodging Raditz's strikes while absorbing stray ki blasts with his gauntlets. As Larvik's energy grew, his speed and strength increased.
Raditz felt the pull of his power being siphoned but stood firm. "You're not bad, but you rely too much on others' strength."
With a roar, Raditz unleashed a concentrated blast of energy, overwhelming Larvik's gauntlets. The feedback caused them to explode, leaving Larvik vulnerable. Raditz ended the fight with a devastating kick, sending Larvik flying into the coliseum wall.
As the weaker fighters were eliminated, the tournament narrowed to its most formidable combatants. Raditz's name was now whispered in awe and fear.
In the waiting area, Velkaris approached him. "You're strong," she said, her voice calm but intrigued. "But strength alone won't win the final rounds."
Raditz smirked. "You'll find out soon enough."
Far above the arena, the shadowed entity continued its observation. Its eyes glimmered with interest as Raditz's power level surged.
"This Saiyan," it murmured, "could become something truly extraordinary—or a threat that must be eliminated."