Dragon Ball: Starting with +1 Combat Power Per Second
Chapter 8

I, Too, Am a Saiyan!

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As the series of words reached the ears of everyone present, it wasn't just Raditz who was stunned; Piccolo and Son Goku were also dumbfounded.

Even Vegeta and Nappa, on the other side of the galaxy, found it inconceivable. Nappa was so shocked he stood up, his face filled with disbelief.

He, too, was a Saiyan!

Over the years, it wasn't as if they hadn't investigated... the surviving Saiyans were practically extinct!

That Raditz's brother, Kakarot, was still alive was already a miracle. Now, this guy who had appeared not only wore a Frieza Force battle suit but also possessed a combat power of 5,000!

What did this mean?

The amount of information was overwhelming.

"You say you're also a Saiyan?! Impossible! By all logic, besides me, Nappa, Vegeta, my foolish brother, and the brat my brother had with an Earthling, there shouldn't be anyone else!"

"And you're wearing a Frieza Force battle suit—do you take us for fools?!"

"Do you think we wouldn't know if there were other Saiyans in the Frieza Force?!"

Raditz spoke righteously, his tone adamant.

Facing such intense questioning, Lin Chuan knew his moment had arrived.

After all, he had revealed his identity on purpose for this very reason.

He didn't fear being scrutinized; he only feared that they wouldn't care or wouldn't ask.

He was a Saiyan, and he had to state it now so he could better integrate into this world later on.

Lin Chuan laughed immediately and replied, "Heh! Nothing in this world is absolute. Things aren't always what you think they are! Besides, you were the one who assumed I was a soldier of the Frieza Force; I never said I was one of Frieza's dogs!"

"Take a good look. You shouldn't fail to recognize the tail of a Saiyan, should you, Raditz?"

"I, too, am a Saiyan!"

As he spoke, Lin Chuan released the tail wrapped around his waist.

Before this, who would have paid attention to such a detail?

Everyone had been too stunned by Lin Chuan's sudden appearance and the immense power he displayed.

Now that they saw it, everyone was shocked all over again.

"So, you really are one of us Saiyans!" Raditz was the most shocked of all; the tail was the ultimate proof.

He stared at Lin Chuan, pressing him without a moment's hesitation: "Tell me your name!!!"

"A Saiyan name? It's been over twenty years. If you hadn't asked, I would have almost forgotten it." As he spoke, the corners of Lin Chuan's mouth tightened.

He knew that Vegeta and Nappa, standing behind him, also wanted to know who he was, so he spoke up: "Talos!"

"However, compared to that name, I prefer it when people call me Lin Chuan!"

"Lin as in forest, Chuan as in mountain rivers!"

As his voice fell, Lin Chuan glanced over at Piccolo and Son Goku on the other side.

Knowing they were incredibly nervous and worried at this moment, he spoke immediately: "You two don't need to be so afraid anymore. I didn't come to Earth with malicious intent! I believe you can feel it too—there is no killing intent on me."

"Also, you don't need to worry about what Raditz might do. After all, even if he wanted to, with me here, he wouldn't dare."

As he finished speaking, both Piccolo and Son Goku were stunned.

Lin Chuan was perhaps a bit too direct; this made it difficult for them to accept, and they were even more suspicious in their hearts.

At this, Raditz on the opposite side wouldn't have it: "You guy, what exactly is your goal? If you aren't part of the Frieza Force, then why are you wearing this battle armor? And! Do you mean to protect the Earth? To protect my foolish brother? Are you going to be a traitor to the Saiyans too?!"

Asking several questions in one breath, Raditz was clearly getting agitated.

He couldn't make heads or tails of what was going on with Lin Chuan.

He wasn't a warrior of the Force, yet he wore the battle suit and had arrived on Earth after him.

It was all too coincidental!

Furthermore, this guy was clearly intent on defending Kakarot and that Piccolo now?

In his eyes, Kakarot was already a traitor to their Saiyan race!!!

With his thoughts in disarray, he could only wait for Lin Chuan's answer.

The tactic of coercion and inducement could only be used on those weaker than himself.

Against Lin Chuan, who had a battle power as high as 5,000, Raditz didn't have the courage.

The reason he had been so bold when talking about recruitment earlier was only because he had Vegeta backing him up.

So now, he could only question him by invoking their Saiyan identity.

"Traitor or whatever—that's just your opinion! I naturally have a purpose for coming to Earth, but it is certainly different from yours."

"As for what you said about protecting Earth, protecting Kakarot, and this Namekian, you guessed right. I don't intend to let you harm them... Come to think of it..."

As he spoke, Lin Chuan narrowed his eyes slightly.

This expression made Raditz tremble all over, a chill running down his spine. "Come to think of what?!"

"Come to think of it, don't you think that instead of trying to figure out my motives and plans, or worrying about whether I'm going to protect Earth and Kakarot and the others, you should be more worried about your own current situation?" Lin Chuan said, narrowing his eyes.

He then continued, "According to you, you came to Earth to find your brother Kakarot to help you invade other planets, but now look at you. Not only did you fail to gain your brother's recognition, but you've also ended up in this predicament."

"I'm afraid that if you return to Vegeta and Nappa now, you won't be welcomed anymore, will you? In fact, given Vegeta's arrogant nature, he might think you've brought shame upon him and just kill you, a piece of trash, outright."

As Lin Chuan's critical words fell, combined with what he had said before, Raditz was left completely dumbfounded.

That's right!

What value does he have left now?

He insisted on coming to Earth to take his brother Kakarot, but not only did he fail, he was almost killed by a brother weaker than himself...

Even if he didn't die, he certainly wouldn't get any benefits if he went back now.

Besides, with a battle power of 1500, to put it bluntly, he was always expendable in the team.

He had always been the one doing the cleanup work after the battles.

His expression was extremely ugly. Raditz had always considered himself a smart man.

He knew he had always been someone looked down upon!

That was why he tried to keep a low profile and stay quiet in front of Vegeta and Nappa.

If you are weak, you have no say.

This is a world where the strong prey on the weak.

Lin Chuan was surprised for a moment by how serious Raditz looked; just from his expression, he could tell that Raditz was aware of his own situation.

"It seems you understand this principle, which is all the better. When it comes down to it, you're just too useless. After all these years, your battle power is only 1500! It's clear that not only do you not train, but you only know how to avoid danger and live a pathetic, lingering life."

"That's why you're not even as good as your own younger brother, Kakarot!"

"Otherwise, even without opportunities to get stronger, just based on our Saiyan trait of growing stronger through battle, your battle power should have been at least 3000 or more after all these years of tempering."

As Lin Chuan spoke, he was also calculating how Raditz had spent these years.

Of course, being suppressed by the genius Vegeta and the elite Nappa, he was indeed miserable.

As the saying goes, the strong get stronger and the weak get weaker; it is not without reason.

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