Dende watched Piccolo fighting so powerfully in the sky from behind a rock formation and was overjoyed. "Please beat Frieza, who slaughtered so many of our people!"
Meanwhile, Chen was nearly finished recovering in the mechanical treatment room, but he still couldn't figure it out. "What kind of training did Piccolo undergo? That's it—keep it up until I get there!"
Piccolo and Frieza continued fighting. Their strength was evenly matched, and Piccolo was able to withstand Frieza's attacks head-on. He was still at a slight disadvantage, but overall, his abilities had improved considerably.
Frieza slammed Piccolo down onto the rocks, pinning him beneath them so he couldn't move. Then Frieza unleashed a relentless barrage of attacks, blasting Piccolo with every one. Even the rocks behind him were reduced to rubble.
Frieza let go and returned to the sky. "You're capable of much more than this, aren't you?" Piccolo emerged from the smoke and looked up at Frieza.
Frieza was surprised by his move. "That was close. You escaped from that distance at the last possible moment. Looks like I really underestimated you, you fearless fool."
Frieza and Piccolo were both furious, and neither was one to be trifled with. Still, Piccolo's power had left Tien Shinhan and the others amazed. He'd become this strong through his training on King Kai's Planet.
"Piccolo's stronger than I imagined. Now I have something to look forward to. Piccolo, it looks like we might actually have a chance of winning this time."
They watched Piccolo with envy. Frieza was so powerful, and being able to fight him on such even terms was no ordinary feat. The two of them continued to clash.
Their power was immense. They pressed down toward the water, and the force of their auras formed a shield. When it reached