Goku VS Nappa

"Nappa, finish him!"

This roar exploded like a thunderclap, shaking Gohan into a momentary daze.

The others were also stunned for an instant; they hadn't expected Vegeta to go back on his word and suddenly strike at the end of a one-on-one duel. Nappa, already itching for a fight, shot forward the moment he heard the command.

Gohan retreated a few steps in fear. The Saibaman charging at him was nothing much, but the Nappa following close behind—his hulking body like a small mountain, brimming with savage strength—was enough to make anyone's heart waver!

Nappa's charge relied entirely on his ironclad physique. His overwhelming aura kicked up a storm of dust, the pressure billowing Gohan's clothes, the air roaring without pause, the very ground trembling.

The immense ki bore down like a rampaging elephant, unleashing boundless ferocity and tyranny.

A single punch crackled with thunder and wind, unleashing the power to shatter a mountain!

This time, Gohan truly couldn't keep up with Nappa's speed. He could only raise his arms to block, pouring all his strength into holding on. But Nappa, already confident of victory, grew even more excited at Gohan's attempt to defend!

Smack!

The devastatingly powerful punch landed with only a soft sound, its fierce energy dissipating instantly, neutralized without a trace.

Nappa froze.

His fist had been caught by a single hand, gripped so tightly he couldn't even pull it free.

Goku!

Goku's form stood unmoving in the howling gale, one hand holding Nappa's fist, his expression calm.

"BEEP BEEP BEEP!" Vegeta and Nappa's scouter displayed a staggering number—5000!

"How can a low-class warrior have this?!" Nappa exclaimed.

He unconsciously broke into a cold sweat, his heart skipping a beat. He hadn't even seen Goku appear! That speed surpassed his limits!

"At this rate, 5000 is just his minimum, Kakarot!" Vegeta's gaze deepened, his eyes shifting as he looked at Goku. Suddenly, he turned his head toward Raditz on the other side. "And Raditz..."

He had a feeling Raditz was even stronger!

The focus returned to the battle, where Nappa and Goku were still locked in confrontation.

Goku tilted his head slightly: "Gohan, you've done well. Leave the rest to your father." With that, his other hand shot out two Ki Blasts with a swish swish, blasting the Saibaman away, leaving it barely alive.

At that moment, Nappa gritted his teeth and mustered his strength. His fierce fist, wrapped in white energy, lashed out abruptly, unleashing a sharp beam. Goku opened his palm again to meet the explosive punch. The two powerful forces collided with a thunderous roar, blasting a massive crater into the ground.

Stomp stomp stomp!

The others recoiled in shock, retreating repeatedly. Only Raditz remained still, watching the fight with full confidence in Goku.

"Kakarot, you dare oppose me?!" Nappa roared, veins bulging.

"Why wouldn't I? You're no match for me," Goku said honestly.

"What did you say?"

Nappa was so furious he nearly spat blood, his face red, his distinctive beard trembling uncontrollably. He added more force to his punch, determined to overpower Goku!

Though Nappa's muscles were solid as iron blocks, no amount of strength could budge Goku an inch.

Seeing Nappa gritting his teeth as if reaching his limit, Goku simply let go and leaned backward. The sudden shift caught Nappa off guard, and he stumbled forward with momentum. Goku planted his hands on the ground and kicked both legs upward!

The immense force from his feet shattered the Battle Suit's chest plate, even cracking the back armor into pieces.

Nappa shot off like a cannonball, whooshing into the sky, drool flying as his face twisted in pain.

"Ha!"

Goku burst forth with a surge of ki, quickly catching up to Nappa. He flashed behind him and hammered down with a blow, sending him crashing to the ground.

The ground exploded, dirt flying, as a massive crater a hundred meters in diameter formed around Nappa. Cracked lines spiderwebbed outward, fissures spreading into the distance.

Nappa lay face-down in the pit, covered in dust, his Battle Suit torn open from the back, now unusable.

"Bastard!" he roared in fury, leaping out of the crater and slamming his fists into the ground, unleashing a terrifying force.

The earth shattered, erupting upward into countless jagged rocks. A rumbling sound shook the forest, and even the shockwaves spreading outward could crush boulders. The swirling wind destroyed grass and leaves nearby, and the ground sank further.

Goku watched the battered Nappa without a hint of fear.

"Such strong ki—impressive for a Saiyan, I'll give you that!" Though Nappa's Battle Power was below his, Goku didn't let his guard down, his expression still cautious.

With that, Goku attacked again, spanning dozens of meters with a single airborne punch! The force of the blow surged like crashing waves, rushing straight at Nappa.

"Don't get too cocky, low-class warrior!"

Nappa didn't dodge or evade. He braced his muscles, trying to withstand the strike head-on.

He planted his feet on the ground, his eyes fierce, unleashing an aura of dominance. His ferocious stance was like a wild beast.

Boom!

With a roar, the massive impact struck Nappa dead center.

The deafening explosion rang out. Goku felt a numbing ache in his fist as the force rebounded. Nappa's body had blocked his punch, even breaking through his power and lunging at him!

Goku was slightly surprised: "Was that not your full strength just now?"

Nappa didn't answer. He raised his hand and struck, clashing with Goku. Their limbs interwove, hundreds of afterimages flickering in the air, a dizzying exchange.

Though Nappa's attacks were heavy and fierce, Goku's defense was like an impenetrable wall, sealing off Nappa's advance and counterattacking with crushing momentum, pushing forward rapidly.

The initial stalemate fueled by anger was gradually breaking. Nappa had already taken several hits to his body, his face was bloodied, and his arms ached terribly; he could only barely hold on.

The scattered force sent layers of clouds rolling away, the air filled with the sharp tearing sound of vortexes.

"Incredible!" Krillin stared at the sky, almost dumbfounded.

"That Saiyan doesn't seem so impressive after all."

"No, that guy is strong, but Goku is even stronger," Piccolo concluded.

Compared to their optimistic attitude, Vegeta had already grown impatient. He tapped his arm, gritted his teeth, and his brow furrowed into a deep crease. He wished he could deal with Goku himself; watching the useless Nappa stirred a rising fury within him.

Boom—

Just as Vegeta's rage peaked, Nappa was kicked to the ground. His Battle Suit was reduced to a scrap covering only the lower half of his chest, his body covered in wounds, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth down to his chin, and even two of his teeth had been knocked out.

To be reduced to such a miserable state was a first for him.

And against a low-class warrior at that! He couldn't stand it!