Raditz's Attack...

Suddenly, I felt that instead of writing a bunch of filler chapters, it's better to write chapters you all enjoy. Quality over quantity is the same principle here... chapters should be exciting, not numerous. If they're not exciting, no amount matters. So I've decided to strive for the most satisfying, unique Dragon Ball fanfic possible. As for how many chapters until the end, I haven't decided yet, but I believe it won't be few. There's one last foreshadowing left, then we'll dive into the main plot. I hope you all keep supporting me. This story won't go the invincible route, because the most important thing in Dragon Ball is the feeling of working together with Goku and the others—that's what makes it truly flavorful, with the authentic taste of the original Dragon Ball. That's all I have to say. (⊙o⊙)...

On an unknown planet...

It was filled with a bloody, tragic scene... but what was even more eerie was that there wasn't a single sound on the planet. If there was any, it was just the crash of collapsing buildings or falling rocks, along with corpses scattered everywhere, making one can't help but wonder what happened here.

At that moment, in a city, Betkas stood proudly atop the tallest building... gazing at the lifeless planet, his eyes numb as he looked at everything.

"I didn't expect this high-level planet to have a Tree of Might Fruit. I wonder where it came from..."

Betkas glanced at the fruit in his right hand, letting out a faint sigh...

He had just snatched it from a guy with a power level of barely over ten thousand. If that guy had eaten it, things would've been a bit harder to handle.

After all, this fruit's amplification ability was indeed strong... But Betkas didn't want to eat it right away. This thing was somewhat similar to a Saiyan's boost from the brink of death. The most specific thing was how much power it actually added. But for him right now, eating it wouldn't mean much. He didn't need to strengthen his power at the moment. He just needed to toughen up his body a bit more, so that when he later became a Super Saiyan, he could "run wild."

"Maybe I should give it to Vegeta?!"

After thinking it over for a long time, Betkas finally reached a conclusion...

Of course, Betkas didn't plan to give it to Vegeta right now. If he actually gave it to Vegeta, who knows what he'd do? He might even rebel against Frieza because of his temporary strength... And more importantly, it would affect the fights of Goku and the others. If Vegeta really ate the Tree of Might Fruit, Goku and the rest might as well just sit on the sidelines.

He planned to give it to Vegeta when he went to Namek. That might be the perfect timing.

"Speaking of which... Raditz should be reaching Earth around now."

Betkas pondered for a moment, took out the spaceship's controller, and pressed a red button, thinking to himself.

Because a full year had passed since he attacked the Z Fighters on Earth. According to calculations, this was the year Raditz would head to Earth. If nothing unexpected happened, Raditz would die there, and then Vegeta would come to Earth to "raise hell" after learning about the Dragon Balls.

"Looks like I won't be idle for much longer. This seal feels weaker and weaker... It seems the transformation into a Super Saiyan will happen within the next year or two."

Betkas touched his forehead, looked at the spaceship landing in front of him, opened the hatch, and sat inside. The hatch slowly closed behind him.

"Next is the last planet... Hmm... seems pretty far too. Just getting there will take six months. What a hassle."

Betkas checked his next destination and sighed in frustration. For planets this far away, he really didn't want to go. Just sitting in the spaceship, sleeping for months at a time—especially during the trip from the South Galaxy back to the North Galaxy—he had slept for a full two years.

If it were a normal person, they'd probably have gone crazy by now.

"Whatever... Let's go!"

As soon as Betkas finished speaking, the spaceship lifted off, shooting through space like a meteor, rapidly flashing and flying...

...Meanwhile, on Earth...

"I can't believe there's such a weak race! Tch!"

Raditz had just stepped out of his spaceship, glancing at a farmer in front of him holding a gun with a look of panic, his face full of contempt.

"W-who... are you!!!"

The farmer stammered in fear, his hunting rifle trembling as he aimed it at Raditz.

"The strongest fighters on this planet... Huh? They're all heading this way?!"

Raditz opened his scouter and suddenly noticed several high power levels rushing toward him, his expression shifting slightly.

"Perfect... Let's see what you're up to, Kakarot!"

Raditz suddenly grinned and burst into laughter, firing a ki blast at the farmer in front of him. As the farmer's face twisted in terror and despair, Raditz laughed wildly...

"Boom!!!"

"Piccolo, looks like you've trained well this year!"

Son Goku flew swiftly through the air, glancing at Piccolo, who had just flown up beside him with a calm expression, and smiled.

"Hmph! The humiliation from a year ago must be avenged!"

Piccolo snorted coldly and replied indifferently.

"But this guy coming now... his ki is way weaker than that guy from a year ago!"

Tien Shinhan said with a relaxed look, while Krillin, Yamcha, and Chiaotzu also breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, that sudden attacker from a year ago had made them experience the power of despair. Just thinking about it sent chills down their spines. One move and he could easily take out all four of them. The pain from that time was still hard to forget.

Son Goku and Piccolo, on the other hand, had deeply remembered Betkas's warning from a year ago.

From that moment on, the two of them trained like mad. Sometimes they even sparred, but mostly they trained in different places.

Both of their power levels had increased to some extent, and even Krillin and the others had made significant gains. With a powerful enemy as their goal, these Z Fighters trained with an intensity like never before.

And now... Raditz was coming. Naturally, the Z Fighters gathered and began moving toward Raditz's location.

Little did Raditz know what a troublesome situation awaited him...