The battle began again, and this time it was even fiercer. Powerful shockwaves from the clash constantly shook the air. Watching the intense scene, Gaino nodded unconsciously.
Gaino said, "It seems Vegeta's breakthrough has given everyone a great deal of motivation. Only battles like this can greatly improve their combat skills."
After Vegeta's breakthrough, his attack speed grew faster and faster. His immense power gradually made it difficult for Goku to keep up, leaving him hard-pressed to defend himself.
Seeing Goku gradually fall into a disadvantage, Vegeta said to him, "Kakarot, just admit defeat! You're no longer a match for me."
Kakarot said, "Yeah, Vegeta. You really have become stronger. But I don't want to admit defeat yet! I want to see exactly how big the gap between us is. Only by understanding the distance between us can I catch up to you. Don't you agree?"
Vegeta greatly approved of this aspect of Kakarot. As a Saiyan who had not even qualified as a low-class warrior, Kakarot had attained such immense power today partly because of his battle-crazed nature. The other reason was his habit of reflecting and learning. Whenever Kakarot encountered a powerful opponent, he always considered how he could better catch up to them—or even surpass them.
That was why Goku had continued to grow through battle after battle, becoming an unrivaled master of Earth and even Universe 7.
Vegeta understood Kakarot better than anyone. They had gone from enemies to partners. Wasn't there a saying? The person who understood you best was either your opponent or the one who spent every day by your side.
After Vegeta was defeated by Goku, he settled down on Earth, married, and had children. Earth had become his home. Planet Vegeta no longer existed; Earth was now Vegeta's hometown. From invading