The Saiyans' Only Weakness

The vast universe, the boundless sea of stars.

A large spaceship circled near the region of space where Planet Vegeta was located.

Aboard the spaceship, Frieza sat in his pod, holding a glass of red wine and quietly savoring its delicious taste.

"Lord Frieza, more and more Saiyans have been returning to Planet Vegeta," Dodoria reported as he stepped forward. "Only a handful are still in distant star systems, so they'll be a little late getting back."

"Oh-ho-ho-ho, I'm looking forward to it." Frieza let out a series of strange laughs, his triangular eyes narrowing slightly.

"At this rate, nearly all the Saiyans should be back on Planet Vegeta in about four months," Dodoria continued.

"Then we'll set it for four months from now and enjoy the fireworks Planet Vegeta puts on," Frieza said, taking a sip of wine, his smile growing brighter.

"Yes, Lord Frieza," Dodoria replied respectfully. "But Lord Frieza, the Super Saiyan or Super Saiyan God is just a heroic legend passed down among the Saiyans..."

"Even if it's only a heroic legend, I can't tolerate even the slightest uncertainty," Frieza snorted. "Besides, Saiyans are an arrogant, conceited bunch. Once they grow powerful, they'll rebel against me sooner or later."

"Reporting to Lord Frieza: two small spaceships have left Planet Vegeta and are heading in different directions."

Just then, another underling stepped forward to report.

The underling was named Zarbon. He was handsome and refined, and about as strong as Dodoria.

"Oh? Who are they?" Frieza rubbed his nose, a trace of murderous intent appearing in his eyes. "Who would dare leave Planet Vegeta without permission at a time like this? Didn't I order all the Saiyans to stay on that planet?"

"The oldest Saiyan aboard either spaceship is only ten. Most of the others are around five or six," Zarbon replied.

"So it's just a bunch of little monkeys. They're going out to get some experience, are they?" The murderous intent in Frieza's eyes gradually faded.

"That seems likely," Zarbon replied. "One of the spaceships is carrying Prince Vegeta and his sparring partner, Lu Fan."

"Those two?" Frieza evidently knew Vegeta and Lu Fan. "I hear they're both exceptionally talented among this generation of youngsters."

"Yes, Lord Frieza. That's the truth," Zarbon replied.

"However, Lord Frieza, I've heard there's been a problem with Lu Fan's battle power," Dodoria said. "His peak was last year, when he was four years old. He reached 10,000. If he kept growing at that rate, he might become quite terrifying in the future. But his battle power has been declining all year. A little while ago, it had fallen to around 1,000."

"I've heard a little about his declining battle power, too." Frieza nodded slightly and mused, "Did something go wrong with his training?"

"Let's see what his battle power is now." Zarbon smiled, then immediately ordered an underling beside him, "Check the battle power of Vegeta and that Saiyan called Lu Fan."

"Yes, sir!" The underling replied and began tapping the computer's buttons.

The data appeared quickly.

"What? Only 200? That little monkey Lu Fan is completely washed up!" Zarbon shook his head and sighed.

"His battle power has dropped to 200 again?" Dodoria said, sounding just as baffled. "I imagine the psychological shadow looming over this exceptionally talented little monkey is growing by the day."

"What about Vegeta's battle power?" Zarbon asked the underling.

"Lord Zarbon, Vegeta's battle power has reached 15,000..." the underling replied at once.

"What? He's only five, and his battle power has already reached 15,000?" Dodoria cried out.

"That guy really is the Saiyan prince!" Zarbon said, cold sweat running down his face. "If he keeps growing like this, he could become dangerous."

"Lord Frieza, should we shoot them down?" Dodoria asked.

Frieza rested his chin in his hand and pondered in silence.

After a brief pause, he said, "Forget it. Let them go. If we kill their prince now, those wild monkeys will grow suspicious, and the Saiyans still out there won't come back." Frieza shook his head, musing, "It doesn't matter. His battle power is only 15,000. With the two of you, you could take him out easily."

"Yes, Lord Frieza!"

Zarbon and Dodoria bowed together.

"Still, keep a close eye on that little monkey Vegeta. After we destroy Planet Vegeta, if his battle power keeps surging, go take care of him as well," Frieza said with a smile.

"Lord Frieza is wise!"

Zarbon and Dodoria bowed again.

"Whoosh!"

As they spoke,

another spherical mini spaceship streaked through space, speeding toward the direction of Lu Fan and Vegeta's spaceship.

"Lord Frieza, another Saiyan has left Planet Vegeta!" an underling immediately reported. "This time it's a Saiyan about three years old... His battle power is... only... 2..."

By the end, the underling could barely bring himself to say it.

"His battle power is only 2?" Frieza's smile grew even brighter. "Ignore him. Let him go. He won't cause any trouble. This one must be a discarded child of the Saiyans."

"Whoosh!"

Lu Fan's spaceship streaked through space, leaving a golden arc in its wake.

The spaceship had been traveling for a little over two hours.

Only then did Vegeta slowly wake up.

Vegeta turned his head and looked around.

"Are we on a spaceship?" Vegeta murmured in surprise. Then he glared furiously at Lu Fan.

"You're awake, Vegeta?" Lu Fan asked with a smile.

"Hmph. You dared to sneak-attack me?" Vegeta said coldly.

"You had too many questions, and explaining everything would've been a pain, so I had to knock you out," Lu Fan said with a smile.

"Damn you!" Vegeta bared his teeth and moved to hit him back.

"Don't start a fight in here. Do you want to destroy the spaceship and have us both die out in space?" Lu Fan waved a hand at Vegeta.

Vegeta suddenly realized where they were and immediately pulled back his fist.

That brat wasn't going anywhere, anyway.

Once they landed, he'd give him a proper beating.

If they fought now, they might accidentally damage the spaceship... and actually die out in space.

"This must be the Saiyans' only weakness," Lu Fan said with a sigh.