Son Goku and Vegeta's First Clash

"By the way, Goku, can you move the fight somewhere else?" Krillin asked, suddenly struck by a thought.

"What do you mean?" Son Goku asked, puzzled.

"If their bodies get mangled, it'll be a real pain to resurrect them later," Krillin said.

"Resurrect? Isn't Piccolo already dead? If Piccolo dies, Kami will vanish along with him, and the Dragon Balls will naturally cease to exist," Son Goku said. "Krillin, I'm afraid they can no longer be brought back."

"I'll explain the details later. If Goku can win, there might still be a glimmer of hope," Krillin said.

"If I can win? Alright, I will do everything in my power to defeat him," Son Goku nodded.

"Hey, what's wrong? Where did that bravado go? You're just plotting how to run away, aren't you?" Vegeta shouted up at them from below.

"Alright, leave everything to me," Son Goku nodded.

"Goku, I'm so sorry. I'm always leaving you to shoulder this heavy burden alone. You have to come back alive; you're my best friend," Krillin said, reaching out a hand to Son Goku.

"Yeah," Son Goku nodded, then patted Son Gohan on the head. "Gohan, if Dad makes it back alive, I'll take you fishing."

"Yay!" Son Gohan's face lit up with anticipation.

"Whoosh!"

Son Goku descended from the sky, landing directly opposite Vegeta.

"You should know by now that there is no escape for you," Vegeta scoffed.

As for those two, Krillin and Son Gohan, Vegeta didn't even bother to look at them.

With their pathetic power levels, I could blow them away with a fart.

Whatever, let them be!

Once I finish off Kakarot, I'll just kill everyone else on Earth.

Right, and I'll track down that guy named Luo Tian.

I'll force that healer to serve me, and then I'll finally be able to become a Super Saiyan.

Heh, heh, heh, Frieza, you just wait.

Once I become a Super Saiyan, I will be the strongest in the universe.

I!

Vegeta!

I will rule the entire universe!

Endless anticipation bloomed on Vegeta's face.

I have already mapped out my future.

As long as that healer exists, I can continuously exploit the Saiyan nature to glitch the system!

The glitch is simple: after recovering from the brink of death, a Saiyan's power level doubles.

Wahaha!

Just thinking about it is thrilling.

Then, once I gather the Dragon Balls, I'll gain immortality.

Tsk, tsk...

This universe will be under my, Vegeta's, control.

Vegeta's smile grew even more radiant.

At this moment, Vegeta felt as though the Super Saiyan transformation was beckoning to him.

"Let's move this fight somewhere else," Son Goku said to Vegeta.

"Whatever," Vegeta chuckled.

"Zoom! Zoom!"

The two figures streaked rapidly into the distance.

"Alright, there are no people or animals in this area." Son Goku looked down, chose a rocky mountain range below, and touched down.

Vegeta landed with equal composure.

"Hmph, a low-class warrior like you should feel honored to fight an elite warrior such as myself," Vegeta said, smiling at Son Goku. "Saiyans are tested for their combat potential the moment they are born. Those with low power levels, like you, are sent to planets without any strong enemies. In other words, you were discarded."

"Is that why I came to Earth? Well, I'm certainly grateful for that," Son Goku said with a smile. "Even though I'm a discarded low-class warrior, through hard work, I can still surpass an elite warrior."

"Hmph, you certainly love to joke," Vegeta chuckled lightly. "Then I shall show you that no matter how hard you try, you will never be able to bridge this gap."

The two stopped talking and immediately assumed their fighting stances.

"Whoosh!"

Son Goku took the initiative and launched an attack at Vegeta.

In just a single instant, the two of them clashed dozens of times.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The two of them traded blows, fighting from the ground up into the air.

"So amazing, Goku! He's fighting Vegeta to a draw." Bulma looked on with anticipation.

"Remember this moment well; it will be someone's peak," Luo Tian said with a smile.

"Are you talking about Goku's peak?" Bulma nodded, thinking she understood. "That makes sense. After all, judging by what this Vegeta says, he's an elite Saiyan warrior, a genius among geniuses... while Goku is just a low-class warrior, a bottom-tier fighter. Now that this low-class warrior is challenging an elite, isn't this his peak?"

"Not quite," Luo Tian replied. "I'm talking about Vegeta's peak."

Bulma looked completely bewildered.

What did that mean?

How could this be Vegeta's peak?

She was finding it harder and harder to understand.

"After this battle, it will be very difficult for Vegeta to ever surpass Goku again," Luo Tian chuckled.

"Eh? Why do you say that?" Bulma blinked in confusion.

The battle between Son Goku and Vegeta continued.

This was the first clash between two Saiyans bound by a twisted fate.

After this fight, the two of them would be tangled in a web of love and hate...

Well, Son Goku and Vegeta were true love.

Luo Tian wished them a long and happy life together... forever.

"How about it, Kakarot? You're no match for me at all, are you?" Vegeta had gained the upper hand, and as he spoke, he landed a punch square in Son Goku's chest.

Son Goku slid backward.

Vegeta quickly gave chase, launching another attack at Son Goku.

"Kakarot, hurry up and use the move you used to defeat Nappa; let me have a taste of it," Vegeta said, following up with a kick that sent Son Goku plummeting from the sky.

Son Goku quickly adjusted his posture in mid-air, landing firmly on his feet.

Son Goku's expression turned grave.

"You really are strong, and I know you haven't used your full power... but in terms of speed and energy, you've already far surpassed me," Son Goku said with a smile.

Vegeta landed on a distant hilltop, looking down at Son Goku from above.

"Fine, I understand. I'll let you see the Kaioken!" Son Goku gritted his teeth, and a red aura erupted from his body.

"Hey!"

Son Goku suddenly raised his hand, and a surge of powerful energy blasted toward Vegeta.

Vegeta reacted with lightning speed, leaping into the air.

"Whoosh!"

Son Goku flew upward at high speed, heading straight for Vegeta.

"Bang!"

Son Goku landed a heavy punch on Vegeta's face.

Immediately after, Son Goku unleashed a fierce barrage of attacks on Vegeta.

"Bang!"

After a few exchanges, Son Goku flew up and kicked Vegeta, sending him flying backward.

Son Goku pursued him, intending to land a finishing blow.

However, just as Son Goku closed in on Vegeta, he saw Vegeta perform a magnificent spin.

"Bang!"

Vegeta lashed out with a kick, striking Son Goku squarely and sending him tumbling through the air.

Son Goku was shocked.

"Hmph, have you reached your limit already? And here I thought you were so strong," Vegeta chuckled, pressing a button on his Scouter. "It's quite impressive, really—your power level has reached a height of 16,000... It's truly no small feat for a low-class warrior like you to raise your power to this level."

Son Goku: "..."

This guy is so strong.

"Alright, let me end this battle," a smile appeared on Vegeta's face.

As he finished speaking, energy surged wildly from Vegeta's body.

The powerful aura caused the very heavens and earth to change color.

Even the clouds in the sky shifted from overcast to clear, driven away by the sheer intensity of Vegeta's power.

Son Goku was shocked beyond measure.

"You're finished, Kakarot. Prepare to die," Vegeta sneered.

"Whoosh!"

Immediately following this, Vegeta flew toward Son Goku at high speed, slamming his head directly into Son Goku's face.

"Awoo..."

Son Goku flew backward.

Vegeta gave chase, kicking Son Goku down from the air.

Son Goku hurriedly adjusted his body, landing on his feet, and looked up at the sky.

"Idiot! I'm behind you," Vegeta's voice rang out from behind Son Goku.

"Bang!"

Vegeta flew up and delivered a kick.

Son Goku tumbled through the air several times before he finally managed to stop himself.

Son Goku looked up and was stunned to find that Vegeta had already appeared directly above him.

The guy seemed to be gathering energy.

"Whoosh!"

Indeed!

Vegeta condensed a golden energy sphere and blasted it toward him.

"Double Kaioken!" Son Goku hurriedly leaped into the air.

"Heh heh," Vegeta chuckled, firing another bolt of energy from his hand.

Being in mid-air, it was not easy for Son Goku to dodge, and he was nearly struck by the powerful energy.

Fortunately, Son Goku's reflexes were extremely fast, and he narrowly avoided the attack.

Even so, Son Goku's shirt was shredded to pieces.

"What a formidable guy!" Bulma said with a tremble, "If this keeps up, Goku might lose to that Vegeta."

"That's why I said, this is Vegeta's peak moment," Luo Tian smiled.

Bulma fell silent.

Why do I get the feeling that you know everything?

Son Goku descended from the sky and landed opposite Vegeta.

It seems the Double Kaioken is no longer enough to defeat this guy.

There is no other way!

Even if it means being smashed to pieces, I have no choice.

I must use the Triple Kaioken.

"Hey, I intentionally used simple moves just now to let you dodge," Vegeta said, a smile appearing on his face as he looked at Son Goku, "Killing you in an instant would be too boring."

Son Goku: "..."

In the distance, behind a certain rock.

Yajirobe was hiding there.

I'm so scared.

You guys better not discover me.

I don't want to fight at all.

"What's wrong? Kakarot? Are you too afraid to come over?" Vegeta chuckled, "I am the most gifted warrior among the Saiyans; no matter how hard you try, you will never be able to surpass me."