The shockwave of the energy explosion struck.
Whis waved his staff, forming an invisible barrier to protect the luxury cruise ship.
The explosion evaporated a vast expanse of seawater, creating a massive crater.
It took five or six seconds for the seawater to fill the crater back up.
The traces were completely erased.
The blue aura surrounding Son Goku receded like a receding tide.
His Super Saiyan God Blue form was instantly dispelled.
His hair returned to its original black.
His energy also became withered and weak.
Son Goku gasped for air, his breaths coming in heavy heaves.
Sweat fell from his forehead like raindrops.
The ki within his body had been completely exhausted.
He had barely enough strength left to even maintain his flight.
His body swayed slightly in the air.
He could fall at any moment.
Son Goku raised his head and looked toward the direction where Vegeta was.
That area was shrouded in a thick, black mist.
It was impossible to see the situation inside.
On the deck.
Trunks looked at the black mist, his face filled with anxiety.
He clenched his fists and couldn't help but shout.
"Dad!"
"Are you alright!"
Piccolo stood to the side and shook his head.
His eyes held a trace of gravity.
"Vegeta took Son Goku's full-power Kamehameha head-on."
"Even if his Super Four Super Full Power form is strong."
"He will definitely be severely injured."
"The winner of this battle should be Son Goku."
Krillin nodded, deeply agreeing.
"That's right."
"Son Goku's Kamehameha was just too powerful."
Son Gohan did not speak.
He turned his head to look in the direction of Lin Fan.
He discovered that Lin Fan was staring at the black mist with a calm expression.
There wasn't the slightest hint of worry on his face.
A thought suddenly emerged in Son Gohan's mind.
Vegeta.
He might not have fallen yet!
Just at that moment.
Whis looked at the black mist and couldn't help but remark.
"What a truly spectacular battle."
"These two Saiyans certainly did not disappoint me."
No sooner had his voice fallen.
A powerful and violent aura suddenly erupted from within the black mist.
This aura was even more terrifying than before.
Golden light pierced through the black mist.
BOOM!
With a thunderous roar.
The dense black mist was shattered by this surge of energy.
Vegeta's figure appeared once again within everyone's line of sight.
He still maintained the Super Four Super Full Power form.
His golden fur stood on end, every strand bristling.
The aura surrounding his body surged wildly.
However.
Deep wounds had appeared on his arms.
And his thighs.
Fresh blood was continuously flowing from the gashes.
A trace of blood also hung from the corner of his mouth.
Yet his eyes remained filled with arrogance.
There was not a hint of flagging spirit.
The people on the deck widened their eyes as they witnessed this scene.
Their faces were etched with shock.
"How is this possible?"
"Vegeta is actually still able to stand?"
Krillin shouted out in disbelief.
Trunks, meanwhile, jumped up in excitement.
"Father!"
"You are too amazing!"
Piccolo's pupils constricted violently.
He looked at Vegeta's figure, his heart churning with turbulent waves.
"The defensive power of the Super Four Super Full Power form."
"Is it actually terrifying to this extent?"
Lin Fan watched Vegeta, the smile at the corner of his mouth growing even richer.
This was the real Vegeta.
The proud Saiyan Prince.
He would absolutely never fall easily.
High above in the sky.
Son Goku saw Vegeta's figure, but there was not a trace of surprise on his face.
Instead, he revealed a smile of relief.
He spoke slowly, his voice weak yet clear.
"I lost."
"Vegeta, you won."
Upon hearing these words, Vegeta curled his lips into a sneer of disdain.
"Hmph!"
"Son Goku, you finally admit it."
"This Prince's Super Four Super Full Power form is not something your flashy Super Blue form can compare to."
As his voice fell.
Vegeta's figure suddenly vanished from where he stood.
The next second.
He appeared right in front of Son Goku.
Before Son Goku could even react.
Vegeta's fist had already slammed heavily into his abdomen.
Bang!
With a dull thud.
Son Goku let out a cry of pain.
His body plummeted toward the ocean below like a kite with a broken string.
"Father!"
Son Gohan's expression changed drastically.
Just as he was about to rush forward to provide rescue.
He saw the figure of Vegeta vanish once again.
He had used Instant Transmission to appear directly beneath Son Goku.
Reaching out, he caught Son Goku's body.
Vegeta carried Son Goku and descended slowly onto the deck of the luxury cruise ship.
He set Son Goku down gently.
He himself could not help but cough up a mouthful of blood.
The golden aura surrounding his body slowly faded away.
The Super Four Super Full Power form was deactivated.
Vegeta's hair returned to its original black color.
His complexion turned somewhat pale.
Yet, his gaze remained as arrogant as ever.
Vegeta looked at the unconscious Son Goku and could not help but scoff.
"Hmph!"
"Son Goku, your Kamehameha certainly packs a punch."
"But, it still isn't enough to defeat this Prince."
"I truly don't understand you."
"Are you confident that this Prince would win?"
"Or are you confident that this Prince wouldn't kill you?"
Piccolo, Krillin, and the others hurried over to surround them.
Looking at the injured Vegeta and the unconscious Son Goku, their faces were filled with worry.
Just then.
Whis slowly stepped forward.
He gently waved the staff in his hand.
A soft light enveloped both Son Goku and Vegeta.
As the light flashed by.
The wounds on Son Goku and Vegeta's bodies vanished instantly.
The ki within their bodies was also restored to its peak state.
Son Goku slowly opened his eyes.
He leaped to his feet abruptly.
Everyone thought he was about to say something to Vegeta.
Perhaps some defiant parting words.
Or an agreement to fight again next time.
Instead.
Son Goku rubbed his stomach.
A loud rumbling sound emanated from his belly.
Son Goku burst into laughter.
"Hahaha!"
"I'm starving!"
"Bulma!"
"When is dinner ready!"
Everyone was stunned upon hearing this.
Immediately following.
A chorus of speechless sighs echoed across the deck.
Krillin clutched his forehead and said helplessly.
"This guy."
"He just finished a life-or-death battle."
"And the first thing he does upon waking up is ask for food."
Piccolo rolled his eyes.
"Typical Son Goku."
"All you ever think about is food."
Trunks and Son Gohan couldn't help but laugh.
Vegeta watched Son Goku's display, his face darkening with irritation.
He kicked Son Goku right in the backside.
"You idiot!"
"Can't you show a little ambition for once?"
Son Goku rubbed his rear, still grinning.
"Don't be so stingy, Vegeta."
"We've been fighting for so long, of course I'd be hungry."
Just as everyone was left between laughter and tears.
Bulma walked out with her arms crossed, smiling.
She looked at the group and spoke up.
"Alright, alright."
"Stop bickering."
"While you were all fighting."
"I already had the food prepared."
When Son Goku heard this, his eyes instantly lit up.
"Really?"
"That's great!"
Bulma rolled her eyes at him and continued.
"However."
"Before we eat, there's one more thing to do."
"And that is to cut the cake."
"Come on."
"I'll take you there."