Kidnapping Crisis (Part 2)

The time reached seven-ten in the morning, the very moment this city began to stir. Students set off on their paths to school, among them Iris, who had recently become best friends with the genius scientist Bulma.

At this moment, Iris stood before the iconic silver gates of Capsule Corporation, her eyes shimmering with curiosity for the unknown world and a deep appreciation for her newfound friendship.

However, on this peaceful and beautiful morning, an unknown undercurrent was quietly surging.

At a street corner not far away, two figures lurked stealthily. They were Sada and his companion, subordinate members of the Kasang squad from the distant Scale-Head race.

Their mission was to kidnap several young women from West City as part of their evil plan—to use these women as "breeding tools" to provide fodder for the strong warriors of the Scale-Head race, facilitating their future conquest and domination of the universe.

"Sada, how long do you think these ones we take will last us as playthings?" one of them asked with a playful tone, his eyes revealing a hungry, impatient desire for the "prey" about to fall into their hands.

Sada shook his head slightly, his gaze cold and stern: "I don't know that either; it depends on how Lord Kasang's superiors arrange it. But don't forget, our mission concerns the future development of the Scale-Head race and cannot fail. We must act with caution!"

"Well said. These captives are treasures, so we must 'take care' of them properly," the other replied with a laugh, his words betraying a total disregard for life. "Honestly, the women on this planet are quite something. Among all the races we've encountered, they are the most delicate and spirited!"

"Hm? That woman at the gate is quite good. According to our data analyzer, she has the potential to breed perfect-grade fodder. Shall we grab her in a moment?" Sada said after noticing Bulma and Iris.

The two exchanged a knowing look, then adjusted their breathing, preparing to approach the entrance of Capsule Corporation.

However, their conversation did not escape another pair of keen ears. Xiujie, one of Zhou Zilong's subordinates, heard everything. His heart tightened; he immediately realized that the targets of this kidnapping were likely Bulma and her friend Iris.

Kidnapping? They wouldn't have set their sights on our future boss's lady, would they! Xiujie exclaimed inwardly, then quickly signaled his companions. "Quick, we must act immediately to protect them!"

Following Xiujie's order, three equally capable bodyguards assembled rapidly. Like ghosts, they wove through the streets, approaching Capsule Corporation without making a sound.

At this time, Bulma and her good friend Iris walked out of the company gates hand-in-hand, their faces glowing with anticipation for the day's exploration. Their plan was simple: head to that famous breakfast shop on the corner, enjoy a delicious meal, and recharge for the new day.

However, just as they stepped onto the path toward the shop, they were blocked by Sada and his companion, who had begun their kidnapping operation. Four eyes stared fixedly at Iris and Bulma, and an ominous aura permeated the air.

"Have you looked enough? If you have, then get lost!" Iris had always been straightforward; facing this sudden threat, she issued a warning without a hint of fear.

But Sada's smile only grew colder, as if he already viewed them as items in his pocket. "Not enough yet. I was planning on taking you back to keep looking!" This sentence was both a provocation and a declaration.

Hearing this, Iris burned with rage. She had loved martial arts since she was a child; though not as formidable as Young Goku or Yamcha, she had still honed an extraordinary set of skills.

Without hesitation, she threw a punch, attempting to teach this uninvited guest a lesson.

However, in the face of Sada's superhuman reaction speed and strength, Iris's punch seemed like slow-motion footage, losing all its intended threat.

Sada lifted a hand slightly, easily blocking Iris's full-force strike. His nonchalant posture seemed to mock her powerlessness.

Immediately after, a contest of speed and strength unfolded on the street. Sada's figure moved like a phantom, shifting behind Iris in the blink of an eye.

Before Bulma's cry of "Watch out behind you!" could fully escape her lips, Sada had already struck the back of Iris's neck with a precise hand-blade, causing her to lose consciousness instantly and collapse limply to the ground.

Just then, a figure approached quietly, a greedy hand about to touch Bulma. But at this critical moment, a crisp, loud "slap" broke the silence of the air.

Xiujie appeared before the man as swiftly as a cheetah, his hands curled into claws, his eyes sharp as if he could perceive all evil.

"Watch your behavior. My future boss's lady is not someone you can touch!" Xiujie's voice was low and powerful, filled with unquestionable majesty. His appearance acted like an unbreakable barrier, shielding Bulma tightly behind him.

Following closely, Ling, Yuena, and Ali arrived quickly. They stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Xiujie, forming a solid line of defense.

On the other side, Sada was calmly analyzing the data of the four opponents through his power level scanner. His eyes revealed a detached coldness, as if this conflict were merely a boring game to him.

"Sada, what are the power levels of these four? Are they enough for me to fight seriously?" his companion, another well-equipped warrior, asked with a hint of playfulness.

Sada gave a contemptuous laugh and replied: "They're just four pieces of trash. The one fighting you only has a power level of 300, and the remaining three are only at 270. The four of them combined barely exceed a thousand. But strength isn't just about adding numbers together; they aren't enough for you to fight!"

These words were undoubtedly a great insult to Xiujie and his group, and they stirred Ali's anger. "Damn it, how dare he look down on us! Just wait until I show him what's what!" He clenched his fists, his muscles tensed, as if he were about to unleash astonishing power the next second.

However, Xiujie remained exceptionally calm. He knew the gap in strength and understood the difficulty of this battle. "Based on the sensing of ki that the boss gave us, it will be very difficult for us to win against either of those two," he said in a low voice to his companions. "So, in a moment, Ling and Yuena, once Ali and I engage that man, you must take the boss's lady and retreat quickly, then notify the boss!"

Hearing this, a warm current surged through Bulma's heart. She hadn't expected that in this moment of crisis, someone would be willing to sacrifice so much for her. "I can't let you face the danger alone!"

Xiujie smiled slightly, his eyes full of tenderness and determination: "Miss Bulma, protecting you is our mission. Please trust us; we will be fine!"