So You're Just a Paper Tiger

"Krillin, your martial arts training has been quite impressive; I can already feel it," Son Goku said to Krillin.

"I also feel like I've been training as hard as I possibly could," Krillin replied with a bitter smile, "but it's still not enough. Compared to them, I'm far too weak... Everyone is dying, one by one..."

"Gohan, I almost didn't recognize you. You've become quite something yourself," Son Goku said, turning his gaze to Gohan.

"Yeah, it was all thanks to Piccolo's teaching, but it's a pity I couldn't be of much help," Son Gohan said, weeping.

"Piccolo is dead, and the Dragon Balls can no longer be used. There's no way to bring anyone back now," Krillin said in a low, heavy voice. "Damn those two animals."

Son Goku remained silent, his rage beginning to burn little by little.

"Goku, why don't the three of us take them on together? With you here, we can definitely defeat at least one of them!" Krillin said, clenching his fists before asking, "By the way, I heard you went to train with King Kai? Is that true?"

"Yes," Son Goku nodded. Without offering much explanation, he immediately replied, "I am going to take them both on alone. You all need to get as far away as possible so you don't get hurt."

"Alone?" Krillin was stunned. "No matter how strong you are, you can't beat both of them. The power of these guys is simply unimaginable."

"That's right, Dad," Son Gohan nodded.

Son Goku said nothing, his aura of rage growing increasingly intense.

Seeing the expression on Son Goku's face, Krillin seemed to understand something immediately and hurriedly pulled Son Gohan away from the scene.

"I have never seen Goku this angry before," Krillin whispered. "Let's leave it to Goku; he will definitely be fine."

Son Goku said no more and began walking step by step toward Nappa.

"What? Why do you still have that indifferent look on your face? Are you trying to challenge me?" Nappa sneered.

"I will never forgive you." Son Goku was consumed by a towering rage, and his energy surged forth wildly.

Suddenly, the sheer power of his aura caused the entire area to tremble.

In an instant, rocks were sent flying into the sky and the surrounding landscape was battered by the force of his presence.

"Power level 7,000... 8,000..." Vegeta's expression changed as he looked at the reading on his scouter.

How could this low-class warrior's power level reach such a height?

Fortunately, there is still a significant gap between him and me.

But I cannot let him continue to grow like this.

Upon sensing Son Goku's immense power, Son Gohan and Krillin were both terrified.

Neither of them had expected Son Goku's power level to rise to such a degree.

"Hey, Vegeta, what is Kakarot's power level?" Nappa hurriedly turned to ask Vegeta.

"Over 8,000," Vegeta said, gritting his teeth.

"What? 8,000? That must be a mistake. Is the machine malfunctioning?" Nappa's pupils shrank, his face filled with disbelief.

"No need to panic, I haven't even used the Kaioken yet," Son Goku said calmly.

"Kaioken?" Vegeta paused.

"And Ultra Instinct," Son Goku said coldly.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Vegeta chuckled.

"How dare you spout such nonsense at me, Nappa!" Nappa let out a roar and lunged at Son Goku, claws bared.

"Bang!"

With a dull thud, Son Goku appeared behind Nappa out of nowhere and delivered a flying kick to his back.

"Pfft!"

Nappa collapsed face-first onto the ground.

Vegeta was stunned.

Son Gohan was dumbfounded.

Krillin's eyes widened in shock.

What on earth is happening?

"Damn it!" Nappa scrambled up from the ground, looking completely bewildered.

When did this guy get behind me?

How did I not see him?

"You bastard! I won't forgive you!" Nappa raged.

"Clawing and snarling—you're really just a paper tiger," Son Goku said flatly.

"What did you say? Say that again if you dare," Nappa's face twisted in fury. "You dare call me a paper tiger?"

"I knew it from that last attack," Son Goku said, his expression indifferent.

"Very well, I'll show you my true power," Nappa said, layers of intense energy erupting around him as he charged rapidly toward Son Goku.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Nappa launched a fierce assault against Son Goku.

Son Goku did not even retaliate, merely dodging the incoming punches and kicks with nimble ease.

"Waaah!"

With a roar, Nappa threw another violent punch.

The fist missed its mark.

Nappa focused his gaze, only to be shocked to discover that Son Goku had already vanished.

Where was he?

Where had he gone?

"Over here," Son Goku said from a distance.

Only then did Nappa locate Son Goku's position by following the sound of his voice.

Nappa's expression shifted repeatedly.

"Did you see that clearly? Dad's movements," Son Gohan asked.

"No..." Krillin wiped away sweat.

Goku had become far too powerful.

Vegeta remained silent as well.

How could Kakarot have become this strong in such a short amount of time?

"Swish!"

With a flicker of his figure, Son Goku suddenly appeared directly above Nappa, planting both feet firmly on the man's head.

This was nothing short of a blatant insult.

"Waaah!"

Feeling the psychological impact of 10,000 points of damage, Nappa lashed out with both fists toward Son Goku.

"Bang!"

Son Goku, however, swiftly appeared directly in front of Nappa and delivered a heavy punch to his gut.

"Awoo..."

Nappa let out a shrill, miserable cry, feeling as though his entire being was falling apart.

"That punch was for Chiaotzu," Son Goku said.

"Bang!"

Immediately following, Son Goku threw another punch, sending Nappa flying backward.

Just before crashing into the mountain behind him, Nappa kicked off the rock face and vaulted into the air.

"You bastard!" Veins bulged on Nappa's forehead as he flicked his hand, unleashing a powerful blast of energy.

The energy plummeted from high above, hurtling toward Son Goku.

"Hmph, I don't even need to dodge an attack of this level." Son Goku let out a cold snort, his aura erupting.

Instantly, the incoming energy sphere was shattered by the sheer force of Son Goku's power.

"Next is for Tien Shinhan!" Son Goku soared into the air, appearing directly above Nappa.

"Bang!"

Son Goku delivered a bicycle kick, slamming his foot directly into Nappa's head.

Nappa plummeted from the sky.

"Whoosh!"

Son Goku gave chase in an instant.

"This one is for Piccolo!" Son Goku declared, landing another kick.

"Bang!"

Nappa slammed headfirst into the rocky mountain behind him, his body becoming deeply embedded in the stone.

However, Nappa leaped out of the mountain a moment later, his face twisted with boundless rage.

"You animal, I will never forgive you!" Nappa roared.