Dragon Ball, Saiyans Don't Just Want to Get Stronger!

A piercing alarm and flashing red lights flooded the entire hall.

The King of Planet Soph paced anxiously through his opulent palace, which was now thick with the scent of panic. When a minister zoomed in on the footage captured by the screens, the King's face turned as pale as paper.

"Frieza Force... it's really them!!" The minister's voice trembled with despair.

"Quick!!" the King roared at the top of his lungs. "All ground forces! Robot legions! Maximum alert! Shoot them down! At any cost!!"

As Vitelli's pod pierced the clouds and landed in the designated open field, he was met by the Planet Soph army and a legion of robots with cold, metallic sheens, all waiting in formation! Dense energy beams poured down like a torrential rain!

Pfft, pfft, pfft, pfft...

The energy beams struck Vitelli's formidable body like raindrops hitting rock; beyond causing faint ripples, they couldn't even leave a single scratch.

"Tch, is this supposed to be a tickle?"

Vitelli curled his lip, his eyes calm and unruffled. He couldn't even be bothered to use complex techniques; he simply raised one hand casually and spread his five fingers.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

A rapid-fire succession of white energy blasts, each the size of a ping-pong ball, erupted from his fingertips like a machine gun! Precise and efficient! Every blast seemed to have eyes of its own, accurately striking the core of each robot!

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

The fire of the explosions merged into one, instantly clearing the area for dozens of meters around him! Debris and charred parts scattered in every direction.

He turned his head to look at the Prince Vegeta trio not far away, who were also caught in the siege but were currently carpet-bombing the area using Prince Tactics, laughing arrogantly as they clearly enjoyed the thrill of the slaughter. He spoke calmly, his voice cutting clearly through the noise of the explosions:

"Prince Vegeta, splitting up is more efficient. Leave these tin cans to me; you go clear out the resistance in other sectors."

Before the words had even faded, he raised his hand again, firing another dense barrage of energy blasts at a cluster of robots further away, successfully drawing a massive amount of fire.

At the same time, he pushed off the ground, transforming into a streak of blue light. Without looking back, he sped off in the opposite direction from Prince Vegeta and his group, dragging a long trail of pursuing robot troops behind him.

Confirming that he had lured the vast majority of the pursuing robots away from the main battlefield and deep into a complex area filled with abandoned factories, Vitelli stopped abruptly.

He reached up and cleanly plucked the latest model scouter issued by the Frieza Force from his ear. With a squeeze of his palm, the device instantly turned into a ball of fire in his hand.

"Now... let the plan begin!"

Vitelli's eyes narrowed. He slowly spread his hands in front of his chest, assuming a classic energy-gathering stance!

The "ki" within his body ignited like a dormant volcano! A powerful aura erupted with a roar, kicking up dust from the ground! He deliberately controlled his energy output, stabilizing his power level at around 5,000—the exact level his disguised combat power should be at full output.

"Haa--!!!"

Accompanied by a low, guttural roar, a thick, blindingly golden energy wave erupted from between his palms! Like a golden torrent carrying the force of total destruction, it instantly swept through all the pursuing robots within his field of vision!

Rumble, rumble, rumble--!!!

Deafening explosions merged into one, and the blinding golden light swallowed everything! Whether it was heavy alloy armor or precision electronic components, everything was as fragile as paper under the impact of this pure energy!

In just a few seconds, after the golden light dissipated, only a massive, smoking, charred crater remained, along with scattered, completely melted and deformed metal scraps.

Hundreds of robots, along with the abandoned factories in that sector, had been completely erased, leaving not even a trace of slag behind.

Vitelli nodded with satisfaction, quite pleased with his energy control.

He turned his head, his sharp gaze fixed on the most magnificent complex of buildings in the distance—the palace of Planet Soph.

His powerful perception told him that the few remaining individuals on this planet with energy readings exceeding one thousand were gathered there.

"Time to get down to business."

His body hovered slightly, then transformed into a blue lightning bolt that tore through the air, shooting toward the palace with a booming sonic boom!

Vitelli descended upon the plaza outside the palace like a demon god, flicking away the captain of the guards who rushed at him as if he were swatting a fly.

Piercing alarms rang through the sky, and the final resistance forces deep within the palace—the so-called "experts" with combat powers barely approaching two thousand—swarmed out like moths to a flame.

Vitelli couldn't even be bothered to move his feet; he simply raised his hand casually and spread his five fingers.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh--!

Countless small energy blasts, like a swarm of living bees, accurately dove toward every figure rushing at him!

There were no screams, only a series of dull explosions and the "hissing" sound of flesh being instantly vaporized. In just a single breath, the palace plaza fell silent, leaving only the smell of blood and scorched earth, along with scattered, flickering flames.

"Prince Tactics really are useful."

He sighed softly, stepping with a composed gait over the carnage, walking toward the heavy, closed doors that symbolized the highest authority in the palace.

Meanwhile, on another scorched battlefield on Planet Soph...

"Hahahaha!!!"

Prince Vegeta hovered in mid-air, watching the Planet Soph army below being reduced to a disorganized, weeping mess by his carpet-bombing. The frustration and irritation in his heart were swept away.

This absolute sense of crushing the enemy was the treatment Prince Vegeta deserved!

Nappa and Raditz followed behind him, their faces full of envy as they watched the Prince show off his might.

"Prince Vegeta is really having a blast! These weak armies can't even fight back!" Raditz couldn't help but say.

Beep, beep, beep--!

Just as Prince Vegeta was feeling smug, the scouter on his ear suddenly emitted a sharp, urgent alarm!

"Hm?"

Prince Vegeta's arrogant smile froze instantly, his expression shifting violently!

A bright red number on his scouter lens was jumping frantically, climbing higher and higher!

15000... 18000... 21000... 23300!

Finally, the number locked onto a glaring 23300!

"23000 power level?! Who is it?!"

Prince Vegeta snapped his head up, his crimson eyes locking onto the sky! An aura far more powerful than the army on Planet Soph, carrying a hint of malice, was descending at an astonishing speed!

In the sky, a fireball tore through the pale yellow atmosphere of Planet Soph, plummeting with a sharp whistle directly toward Prince Vegeta's position! The shape of the fireball... it was clearly a standard-issue single-person spherical pod of the Frieza Force!

"Frieza's men?"

Prince Vegeta furrowed his brows, temporarily ceasing his slaughter of the army below. He hovered in place with his arms crossed, coldly watching the descending pod.

Nappa and Raditz immediately grew vigilant, assuming a defensive stance.

Hiss--!

Accompanied by the sound of compressed gas being released, the pod hatch slid open.

A massive, obese figure with disgusting pink skin squeezed out clumsily, wearing an arrogant grin.

It was none other than Frieza's trusted henchman—Dodoria!

Dodoria landed, causing the ground to tremble slightly.

His small, lecherous eyes swept over the three people standing at the ready, lingering on Prince Vegeta for a moment before he let out a harsh, "Hehehe," laugh. His tone was filled with condescending arrogance:

"Oh ho ho, isn't this our noble Prince Vegeta? A pleasure to meet you. I am Dodoria, the most capable, loyal, and powerful aide under Lord Frieza!"

He paused, puffing out his fat belly, "By the order of Lord Frieza, I have come specifically to assist you in completing this mission."

Disgust and disdain appeared on Prince Vegeta's face, undisguised. He let out a cold snort:

"Hmph! Assist? Does a Prince Vegeta need the assistance of a lackey like you? Get back to your ship! For Frieza's sake, I'll spare your life this time! Don't get in my way!"

The smile on Dodoria's face didn't change, but a cold glint flashed in his small eyes. He seemingly casually adjusted the scouter lens on his ear, his gaze sweeping over Raditz and Nappa.

"Oh~ a piece of trash with a power level barely at 1500," he glanced at Raditz with contempt, causing Raditz's face to turn pale as he involuntarily took half a step back. "And one... at 4300? Passable, I suppose."

His gaze finally landed on Prince Vegeta, and the scouter emitted an even sharper beep.

"Hehehe, as for you, Prince Vegeta..." The fake smile on Dodoria's face stiffened and then vanished, replaced by extreme shock and disbelief. His voice rose an octave, "Twenty thousand power level?! That's impossible! The intel said you were only a little over three thousand! How is this possible?!"

"Ha!"

Prince Vegeta lifted his chin higher, his face written with the arrogance of a genius. "Is a Prince someone you can fathom? A mere twenty thousand power level is nothing but a starting point for me! Frieza's intel is long outdated! Go back and tell Frieza that the legendary Super Saiyan has appeared! That is me! Super Vegeta!!!"

Watching Prince Vegeta's signature arrogant gesture and wild declaration, the shock on Dodoria's face was quickly replaced by rage!

Lord Frieza hated the legends of the Super Saiyan among the Saiyans more than anything!

How dare this ignorant, dead monkey provoke him like this?!

"Hehehe... you stupid Saiyan monkey!"

Dodoria let out an angry, shrill laugh, his fat body erupting with astonishing speed that defied his size!

"You dare provoke the majesty of Lord Frieza with a mere twenty thousand power level?! It seems Lord Frieza's decision to send me to teach you a lesson was incredibly wise! Today, I will make you understand that there are plenty of beings under Lord Frieza far stronger than you!"

Before he finished speaking, his massive, white-gloved fist struck out like a cannonball, whistling as it tore through the air, smashing fiercely toward Prince Vegeta's arrogant little face!

BANG--!!!

A dull, heart-shaking thud echoed out!

Prince Vegeta hadn't expected the opponent to strike so suddenly and so brutally! He only managed to tilt his head slightly before the heavy fist slammed solidly into his cheek!

Terrifying power erupted instantly. Prince Vegeta's small body was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, screaming as he crashed into a half-ruined building in the distance, kicking up a cloud of dust!

"Prince Vegeta!!!"

Nappa and Raditz cried out in alarm, their faces turning deathly pale! But as they looked at the glaring 23000 on their scouter lenses, their feet felt nailed to the ground; they didn't dare step forward! The gap between them was too vast!

"Cough... Pfft!"

Prince Vegeta struggled to crawl out of the ruins, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Half of his face was already swollen, and the burning pain and unprecedented humiliation ignited all his rage! His crimson eyes looked as if they were about to spew real flames!

"You... you... piece of filth!!!!" Prince Vegeta's voice was distorted by extreme fury. "How dare you... sneak attack a Prince Vegeta, just like Vitelli!!!!"

"HAAAAAA--!!!!"

Accompanied by a beast-like roar, Prince Vegeta went completely berserk! His Saiyan blood burned wildly under the weight of extreme humiliation and rage! He waved his hands frantically, and countless energy blasts containing terrifying power poured out as if they cost nothing, instantly forming a destructive barrage that completely engulfed Dodoria!

"Hmph! Cheap tricks!"

Although Dodoria was surprised by Prince Vegeta's explosive power, he relied on his higher power level, his hands moving like lightning to swat or block, detonating most of the energy blasts in mid-air! The fire and shockwaves of the explosions raged around him, but they couldn't truly harm him!

"A gap in power is a gap! A monkey is just a monkey!"

Dodoria sneered, his fat body erupting with astonishing speed. He closed in on Prince Vegeta in an instant, delivering a powerful side kick that slammed into Prince Vegeta's chest like a battering ram!

CRACK!

A clear sound of breaking bones rang out!

"Argh--!" Vegeta screamed again as he was kicked away. The agonizing pain in his chest made his vision go black, and he felt as if his internal organs had been shifted out of place!

"Prince!" Nappa and Raditz watched with eyes splitting from rage, yet they still dared not step forward.

"Do you see?! This is the gap!" Dodoria hovered in the air, looking down at the struggling Vegeta below, his tone filled with cruel satisfaction. "In the face of absolute power, your laughable dream of becoming a Super Saiyan is nothing more than..."

His words came to an abrupt halt!

Because from the ruins below, an energy far more violent, scorching, and filled with a destructive aura than before erupted like a long-suppressed volcano!

BOOM--!!!

A white aura, like tangible flames, surged violently from Vegeta's small body toward the sky! His hair stood on end amidst the raging energy, and visible, violent currents of air danced around his body!

A heart-stopping pressure instantly enveloped the entire area!

"AAAAAAHHHH--!!!!" Vegeta slowly rose within the white aura. His eyes were bloodshot and crimson as he stared fixedly at Dodoria in the sky, his voice hoarse like a demon from hell:

"You... you... piece of trash!!!!!"

On the scouter lens, Vegeta's combat power reading soared wildly like a rocket out of control!

21,000... 23,000... 24,000... 25,000!!!

"Wh... what?!!"

The sinister grin on Dodoria's face froze completely, replaced by boundless horror! "Twenty-five thousand?! That's impossible!!!"

"Die--!!!" In his powered-up state, Vegeta's speed, strength, and reflexes had all reached a new level!

He transformed into a bolt of lightning, instantly appearing before the still-shocked Dodoria!

Bang! A heavy punch containing 25,000 units of combat power slammed fiercely into Dodoria's bloated stomach!

"Ugh!" Dodoria's eyes bulged, and gastric juices mixed with blood sprayed from his mouth! The intense pain caused him to instantly hunch over like a shrimp!

Vegeta's assault did not stop for a second! Using the momentum, he spun his body at high speed and delivered a whip kick infused with his full strength. Like a battle-axe, it tore through the air with a piercing shriek, slamming ruthlessly into Dodoria's terrified, fat face!

BOOM--!!!