Gaino is Injured

Hearing this, Turles said: "I really owe Kais for exiling me from Planet Vegeta. If he hadn't cast me out, how could I have become the Pirate King that everyone fears today?"

"Across the entire universe, every Space Pirate falls under my jurisdiction. This has granted me a formidable force, allowing me to run rampant throughout the cosmos; even the most powerful factions must yield three parts when they encounter my Space Pirates. And what of the Frost Demon? That fellow Kais is nothing but a coward, rightfully kept under the thumb of King Cold."

"The former King of Planet Vegeta was named Kais, and the ruler of Planet Vegeta at that time was Frieza's father, King Cold."

"Ever since I was exiled from Planet Vegeta, I have known nothing but constant slaughter and battle across the stars. It wasn't until I reached the Turbulent Domain that I learned what a true powerhouse was. I settled down there; it is the territory of the strong, where you can only survive if you are powerful."

"Just like that, I spent every day in the Turbulent Domain locked in mortal combat. For a Saiyan, only evil is true strength. In the Turbulent Domain, my heart of evil grew stronger by the day, and my aura of malice swelled, allowing me to quickly establish a firm foothold."

"In ten years, I finally became the ruler of the Turbulent Domain, and I became the Pirate King that everyone fears."

"So, a Saiyan need not suppress the violent energy within; unleashing your power to the fullest is what matters most."

At this moment, Gaino said: "This guy has been blathering on for ages—is he giving us a lecture on his 'struggle for success'?"

"Who knows? But he's speaking quite eloquently and fluently, so we might as well just listen, right?" Laiya said.

Seeing Gaino and the others whispering and not listening to a word he said, Turles became furious and roared: "You lot! I, the Great King, am speaking, and you dare ignore me? This is unforgivable!"

This roar interrupted the conversation among Gaino and his companions. Gaino remarked: "Oh, he's finally finished. I thought he was going to keep going forever!"

System: Ding, Evil Saiyan Turles detected.

Mission: Eliminate Turles.

Reward: Time-Space Travel.

"Damn, is the reward this time really that good? Has the system suddenly grown a heart?"

Since the system has issued the mission, I'll just have to take this guy out.

Gaino said: "Pirate King—oh, wait, I should call you Turles."

"I have a question for you: why aren't you back in the Turbulent Domain acting like a proper Pirate King instead of running over to the South Galaxy? I assume you didn't come here just for a stroll, did you?"

"Kid, show some respect when speaking to this Great King. When I was wreaking havoc on Planet Vegeta, I doubt your mother had even conceived you yet! How dare you address me by name?"

"I know you're a senior, but you shouldn't rely on your age to act superior. I'm just asking why you came to the South Galaxy, and you're putting on airs—if I didn't know better, I'd think you were a God of Destruction!"

"God of Destruction? What God of Destruction?"

Gaino said: "You don't even know about the God of Destruction, yet you claim everyone in the universe yields to you? You should go take a look at yourself in a mirror. Ruling the Turbulent Domain with that attitude? Tell you what! I'll give you a suggestion: step down from your position and let me be the new master of the Turbulent Domain!"

"Kid, you're courting death. I was going to spare your life out of respect for our shared Saiyan heritage, but since you're in such a hurry to die, don't blame me for ignoring our kinship."

"Don't—please don't. I couldn't possibly handle the 'kinship' of a Space Pirate King."

"Let me tell you, Turles: the universe is teeming with powerhouses. The 'strong' you talk about in the Turbulent Domain wouldn't last a single move before a God of Destruction. The most powerful being in this universe is the God of Destruction Beerus."

"Stop hopping around your little patch of dirt in the Turbulent Domain. You're nothing but a frog in a well. Go out and properly explore the universe, and you'll realize just how vast it truly is."

"Enough of your nonsense, brat! I, Turles, am the most powerful being in this universe. I'll let you witness the true might of the Pirate King!"

"Hah... ah!" Turles unleashed his energy frantically. A powerful shockwave surged outward, and Gaino and the others had to use their arms to shield themselves from the immense pressure.

So this guy is that strong. No wonder the system was so generous with the Time-Space Travel skill—Turles's combat power has already broken ten billion.

Gaino is nowhere near a match for Turles right now. But wait, if his combat power is over ten billion, shouldn't he be able to transform into a Super Saiyan? Why hasn't he transformed?

Could it be because of his heart of evil?

Regardless of the reason, my mission is to take down this evil Saiyan.

Gaino's base combat power is currently three billion, a far cry from Turles's ten billion. Yet, the hunger for strength in Gaino's heart far outweighs any physical fear.

It's not often I find an opponent worth fighting—how could I be afraid? My body is starting to get excited.

Gaino said: "Laiya, you all should step back. Turles is not someone you can handle right now."

Cold sweat was already beading on the foreheads of Laiya and the others, especially Slug, whose reaction was the most pronounced.

He stammered: "I never expected this guy to be so strong... my legs are trembling uncontrollably."

Seeing that Turles was ready for battle, Gaino unleashed his full aura as well.

"Ahhhhhh! Hah!" With a thunderous boom, the energy within Gaino erupted like a pillar of water toward the sky. "Come on, Turles! Let's fight!"

"Courting death!" In the blink of an eye, Turles was in front of Gaino, throwing a vicious punch at his face. Gaino immediately activated Time Skip, and Turles's fist grazed past his cheek.

"Oh? You can actually dodge my attack? It seems you have a bit of skill after all."

Gaino was also shocked. He hadn't expected the speed of Turles's punch to exceed his Time Skip. It seems his own strength is still too weak; if he were stronger, the power of Time Skip would be even greater.

"You dodged one punch, but can you dodge this?" As he spoke, Turles appeared behind Gaino and delivered a sweeping kick, slamming into him and sending him flying.

With a loud thud, Gaino's body crashed into Planet Peida. The ground shattered, leaving a massive crater before the eyes of Laiya and the others. Dust billowed into the air.

Seeing Gaino sent flying, Laiya rushed to his location and shouted anxiously: "Brother Gaino, are you alright?"

As the smoke cleared, Gaino appeared before them, but blood was trickling from the corner of his mouth.

He really is strong. This is the first time I've encountered such a powerful enemy, but that's exactly what makes it exciting.