Vegeta: This trivial matter requires preparation?

At this very moment.

Vegeta's mood was somewhat complicated.

He both hoped his guess was true and hoped it wasn't.

However, he knew very well that it was nine times out of ten the truth.

That was, Tarble's strength had completely and utterly surpassed his own!

After all, the day before yesterday, Tarble had trained for a single day and had genuinely increased his combat power by over six hundred million!

It wasn't as if both he and Trunks could have been mistaken, right?

Therefore, with that rate of improvement, wouldn't it be perfectly normal for him to surpass him after training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber for a year?

Hearing Vegeta's words, Tarble smiled, then turned his head to instruct Rix: "Rix, you go first."

Rix had assumed Tarble would speak for himself, and he hadn't expected to be asked to report it himself.

Upon hearing this, he was stunned for a moment, but after realizing what was happening, he immediately replied: "Yes, Your Highness Tarble."

He then puffed out his chest and began to report to Vegeta with a serious expression.

"Your Highness Vegeta, my current combat power has reached 63.47 billion."

"On the final day before coming out, I also successfully mastered the Super Saiyan 3 transformation."

"Of course, all of this is the result of Your Highness Tarble's guidance."

As these words entered his ears, even though Vegeta had been mentally prepared, he was still startled.

His eyes, wide and round, revealed deep astonishment.

However, once he remembered that Tarble and Rix had brought the Gravity Chamber inside with them, the surprise in his heart calmed down slightly.

Because, if he were to train in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber using the Gravity Chamber as well, the combat power he gained would definitely be even higher.

He might not be able to compare to Tarble, but he shouldn't be unable to compare even to Rix.

What truly shocked him was that Rix had actually achieved Super Saiyan 3!

He had seen Super Saiyan 3 with his own eyes and knew full well that this transformation had massive flaws.

The consumption of stamina and energy was immense.

Most importantly, it was impossible to gather ki while in that form.

Precisely because of this, he had never considered transforming into a Super Saiyan 3 himself.

It seems Tarble has also learned this transformation...

I blame myself for not explaining the flaws of Super Saiyan 3 to them clearly...

Carrying a hint of regret, Vegeta cast an inquiring gaze toward Tarble.

Tarble, however, was in no rush to answer, instead reminding him earnestly: "Big Brother, before I tell you my specific combat power, I hope you can prepare yourself mentally."

This sentence made Vegeta's heart jump, and his face filled with suspicion.

Prepare himself mentally?

What was that supposed to mean?

Could it be that his combat power... had already exceeded his imagination?!

That's impossible!

Even with the strongest talent, wouldn't three or four hundred billion combat power be the absolute limit?

For a moment, his gaze became solemn, and he appeared somewhat impatient: "Hmph, just how much has your combat power reached?"

"Out with it!"

"Why would I need to prepare myself mentally for such a trivial matter!"

Even though he desperately wanted to know, the words changed flavor the moment they left his prideful mouth.

Seeing this, Tarble immediately reined in the smile at the corners of his mouth.

This action caused Vegeta's heart to rise into his throat.

So serious?

Could there be some kind of problem...

However.

Before he could speculate any further, he heard Tarble say calmly: "Big Brother, my current base combat power has reached 1.2 trillion."

As soon as the words fell, he saw Vegeta's eyes widen, his pupils shrink instantly, his lips part slightly, and he stood there frozen on the spot.

1... 1.2 trillion?!!!

What shocked him even more was what Tarble said next.

"Oh, and I haven't just mastered the Super Saiyan 3 transformation; I have also mastered the Super Saiyan 4 form!"

"In the Super Saiyan 4 state, combat power increases to 4000 times the base form!"

"It's a good thing the Scouter sister-in-law modified is powerful enough..."

Vegeta could no longer hear the words that followed.

The terms "Super Saiyan 4" and "4000 times" were currently bombarding his mind.

He only felt his brain buzzing.

In just one year, not only had his base combat power reached a staggering 1.2 trillion, but he had even surpassed Son Goku in realm and mastered the Super Saiyan 4 transformation!

Was this still the Saiyan warrior he knew?

Tarble sincerely praised Bulma, but seeing that Vegeta seemed to have been scared silly, he suddenly felt bored.

So much for being mentally prepared!

He was clearly terrified right now!

With a faint, playful smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth, Tarble reached out and waved his hand in front of Vegeta's eyes.

"Hey, big brother?"

"Big brother!"

He raised his voice for the final call.

Believe it or not, this trick actually succeeded in bringing Vegeta back to his senses.

"Big brother, are you alright?"

Looking at the slightly mischievous Tarble, a flash of embarrassment crossed Vegeta's eyes.

However, it was quickly replaced by deep shock.

"Tarble, are you sure you aren't joking?"

Hearing this, Tarble felt speechless.

Who would joke about something like this!

He then nodded heavily: "Yeah, I'm really not joking!"

As soon as the words left his lips, he saw Vegeta suddenly throw his head back and burst into loud laughter.

"Hahaha, hahahahaha!"

His laughter was filled with pure exhilaration.

He was happy, but Tarble and Rix were left completely bewildered.

Several oversized "question marks" appeared over their heads.

Was this man's brain not functioning properly today?

But seeing Vegeta laughing so maniacally, the two of them didn't dare to interrupt.

After all, everyone has their neurotic moments.

Understandable!

Understandable!

Tarble sensed Trunks's energy and discovered he wasn't at home.

Expanding his range, he realized he was with Son Goten.

So much for training hard; was this really it?

Truly the temperament of a child!

Well!

Possessing Earthling blood and living in a peaceful era, it would be strange if he took training seriously.

Being playful was the norm.

At this moment, Vegeta seemed to have laughed enough; his laughter stopped abruptly, and he shot a somewhat fanatical gaze toward him.

"Tarble, well done!"

"I thought it wouldn't be so soon that you'd surpass me!"

"I didn't expect this day to come so quickly!"

"Haha, good!"

"Our Royal Saiyan bloodline is truly the strongest!"

At this moment, he shed his usual cold-faced image, his face beaming with the most radiant smile he had ever shown.

After hearing these words, Tarble finally understood why he had been acting so crazily just now.

So that was it!

Vegeta, your obsession is too deep!

Not only do you want to surpass Son Goku, but you also want to prove that the Royal Saiyan is the strongest.

With those nerves strung tight every single day, it would be a miracle if his training results could even compare to Son Goku's.

Just as he finished making that silent assessment, Vegeta's urging voice reached his ears once more.

"Tarble, hurry up and transform into a Super Saiyan 4 for me to see!"

"What kind of form is Super Saiyan 4, exactly!"

Seeing the excitement and anticipation on his face, completely devoid of any frustration over being surpassed in strength, Tarble felt quite surprised.

After all, the Vegeta he knew did not have this kind of personality.

Shouldn't he be clamoring, "Don't get cocky, I will definitely surpass you," or something along those lines?

Then again, perhaps a Vegeta who had been properly "trained" might actually react this way.