Dragon Ball: The Strongest Gohan
Chapter 48

Cooler vs. Future Trunks

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On the battlefield.

"You two little brats, so this is where you've been hiding. Today, all of you die."

Cooler had been searching for Son Gohan and Future Trunks.

When had he ever been treated like this? Those two were far too arrogant.

Just now, while he was speaking, those bastards had ignored his existence.

Not only that, they even dared to strike at him—truly refusing to cry until they saw the coffin.

Boom!

Cooler's body erupted with a terrifying and evil aura, instantly enveloping the entire Earth.

He would not follow in Frieza and King Cold's footsteps; he was immediately bringing out his true strength.

Final Form.

After transforming, his body grew a size larger and became even more muscular.

Four horns extended backward from his head, and his mouth was protected by a "mask" (though it could also be left uncovered).

His eyes turned red, pupils vanishing, while his shoulders jutted out like chest guards, and two horns grew from his back.

His arms also sprouted blade-like protrusions, and his power was further enhanced.

What was this?

How could Cooler's aura be so strong?

He could transform again?

Future Trunks instantly transformed into a Super Saiyan.

He was the least reckless of the Saiyans, and he too immediately brought out his true strength.

Clang!

The sword at his back instantly left its sheath.

A chilling aura spread across the entire battlefield.

"Wh-what?"

"That bastard can become a Super Saiyan too?"

At that moment, Vegeta saw Future Trunks transform into a Super Saiyan.

He gritted his teeth, his face twisted with anger.

One brat after another could become a Super Saiyan.

Yet he, the Prince of Saiyans, a genius warrior, still couldn't.

Vegeta raged like a tiger, venting his fury on his opponents.

His power surged, full throttle.

In an instant, he mercilessly reaped Cooler's three top generals.

Their battle power barely exceeded 100,000, while his was now in the millions.

He also left the battlefield and went to watch from the sidelines.

Piccolo and the others were like tigers among sheep, wildly cutting down their enemies.

They all wanted to finish quickly and then watch the main battle.

"Amazing. I didn't expect that kid to be a Super Saiyan too."

Son Goku also felt his fighting spirit ignite, unleashing a powerful aura.

He sent a group of small fry flying with a single burst.

His face showed envy and jealousy.

He never expected the younger generation to be so fierce.

And Cooler could transform again, his aura seeming even greater than that young man's.

Like Vegeta, Son Goku moved to another spot to watch.

"What?"

"That young man is also a Saiyan?"

"Why didn't Vegeta or Goku mention him?"

"Is he Gohan's friend?"

The Earth's warriors all sensed these two terrifying powers.

But with Gohan on Earth, it was as solid as iron.

They had no fear.

"Super Saiyan?"

"Our Frost Demon Clan is the strongest in the universe."

Cooler showed no surprise at all upon seeing the Saiyan transform.

Over the past year, he had already learned that Saiyans were capable of transformation.

Cooler had done his homework thoroughly, and that year he had also undergone hellish training.

His Battle Power was 470 million.

"Arrogant fool. Today, you'll come but never return."

Future Trunks raised his sword and slashed straight at Cooler's head.

Clang!

With a deafening clang, Cooler extended a single finger and effortlessly blocked the sword strike.

In the anime, Son Goku had also used this technique.

He had concentrated his energy into a single finger and easily blocked Future Trunks's sword.

Now, Cooler had spread his ki throughout his entire body, completely ignoring Future Trunks's blade.

Future Trunks unleashed a series of sword techniques, but they were utterly useless.

Even when the blade struck him, Cooler's body was like forged bronze and iron—the sword simply could not harm him.

"Damn it, watch this."

Future Trunks sheathed his sword back into the scabbard on his back.

He planned to use Energy Waves and hand-to-hand combat.

He launched a fierce assault on Cooler.

[Ding, Battle Power attribute 1,000,000 dropped ahead.]

[Ding, Battle Power +1,000,000.]

Damn it, how could this bastard's Battle Power be so high?

The more Future Trunks fought, the more alarmed he became—this guy's strength had already surpassed the Androids.

"Is this all you've got?"

"Now it's my turn to attack."

Cooler seized the opportunity and threw a punch straight at Future Trunks.

The latter dodged Cooler's attack with an agile movement.

At the same time, he fired off an Energy Blast.

Boom!

The Energy Blast hit Cooler, and thick smoke billowed instantly.

But Cooler charged straight out of the smoke.

He landed a punch squarely on Future Trunks's stomach.

Gah!

With a cry, Future Trunks spat out a mouthful of blood.

The pain curled his entire body up like a shrimp.

"Damn Saiyan, now you see the gap between us?"

"I haven't even used my full strength yet. Enjoy the taste of death's fear."

Cooler flashed and appeared behind Future Trunks in an instant.

Bam!

A heavy punch slammed into his back.

Future Trunks's body plummeted toward the ground at breakneck speed.

Boom.

The impact carved a massive crater into the earth.

No mere minnow dares cross the river—Cooler's Battle Power was truly formidable.

It seemed Cooler was confident in his own strength.

He had come to Earth to kill the Saiyans and reclaim this honor for his clan.

"So... so strong. This guy is terrifying."

"To think even a Super Saiyan couldn't hold back Cooler's assault?"

"Can Gohan's Battle Power defeat him?"

Son Goku watched Future Trunks crash into the ground, his face full of worry.

"I absolutely cannot lose."

"I won't let this Earth end up like our Future Timeline. I have to destroy you."

"Magic Flash."

Future Trunks flew up from the deep crater.

Rage burned in his eyes. He brought his hands together above his head, condensing a massive beam of energy and firing it at Cooler.

He thought that if he lost, the entire planet would fall under the enemy's control.

Then this timeline would become just like the Future Timeline—plunged into endless despair and helplessness.

Humans would have to scurry and hide like rats, barely clinging to life.

"Good. Let me show you what overwhelming power really is."

Cooler saw Future Trunks launching an energy attack.

He showed no weakness. In every aspect, he intended to completely surpass his opponent.

Only then could he prove that the Frost Demon Clan was the strongest race in the universe.

Cooler's fingers instantly formed an energy sphere, which he hurled at the incoming beam of light.

"What? Magic Flash?"

"How does this guy know my skill? Did Gohan teach him?"

Piccolo saw the technique Future Trunks used.

He was stunned at first, then wondered if Gohan had taught it.

Boom!

The two energies collided in an instant.

A violent shockwave erupted and spread outward.

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