Team-Up

Turles knew his talent wasn't high, yet his ambition was considerable. Upon obtaining the Sacred Tree seeds, he treated them like treasures, constantly searching for suitable planets to plant them and draw power from their nutrients.

His 35,000 power level was something he'd built up, bit by bit!

From a certain perspective, it was quite an inspiring story, but in Raditz's eyes, Turles was merely a clown who got lucky.

Turles unleashed a powerful, surging punch towards Goku, so fast it was almost invisible, but the surge of ki from his high-speed movement could be felt! Goku's expression instantly sharpened. He activated the x3 Kaio-ken, meeting the attack head-on without yielding!

Their fists collided, shattering the air and erupting with a potent force that pushed them both back.

In his x3 Kaio-ken state, Goku's strength was on par with Turles. They retreated a similar distance, facing each other across the gap, their retracted hands trembling slightly.

Just as Turles was about to speak, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and his expression changed drastically. Raditz had vanished from his sight, meaning Raditz had disappeared!

Instinctively, Turles whipped his head around.

On the other side, Raditz had used the moment of their clash to slip behind Turles. His leg swept out like lightning, aiming for his waist. If this kick landed, it would send Turles flying and severely injure him!

But at the critical moment, Turles abruptly turned, twisting his body halfway and quickly raising his arm to block. It looked casual, but it firmly deflected Raditz's attack. Both their expressions shifted simultaneously. They paused for a moment, their limbs stuck together, forgetting to retract them.

Raditz was astonished by the sheer power of his opponent, which far exceeded his expectations. As he'd brought his leg down, his bones had felt like they were cracking, as if an ordinary person had smashed their leg into solid iron. Although his own power had significantly decreased, the immense gap still sent a chill down his spine.

Meanwhile, Turles's arm had gone numb from the force of Raditz's kick, and he marveled internally that Raditz still had such power! He had witnessed their fierce battle firsthand; while Raditz had generally held the upper hand, his stamina had been greatly depleted. To be able to launch such a powerful attack at this moment was truly unexpected.

The internal turmoil lasted only an instant before both snapped back to reality and immediately separated.

"Beep beep beep!" The scouter finally issued a warning, half a second late.

Turles's anger flared. He spun around and flashed, suddenly appearing beside Raditz. He followed up with a knee strike, sending Raditz airborne and suspended, the pain almost causing him to convulse.

An attack immediately followed. Raditz endured the excruciating pain and used the Kaio-ken! He tumbled through the air several times before crashing to the ground, skidding for a long distance.

Seeing Raditz being attacked, Goku quickly flew over and engaged Turles. Their power and speed were nearly equal, making it difficult to determine a victor for a time. However, Goku was under immense strain and couldn't sustain a prolonged fight!

Raditz seized the opportunity to aid Goku, unleashing several ki blasts at Turles's back, cutting off his escape routes.

"Get lost!" Turles roared, firing consecutive energy waves at Raditz. Simultaneously, he unleashed a large ki blast at Goku, both hands working in tandem, radiating immense power.

Not only did the ground erupt with one dark, deep pit after another, but even the Sacred Tree was heavily damaged. The cascading energy waves were stronger than Raditz's, engulfing Raditz.

Goku blocked the large ki blast, unable to distract himself, and it took him a considerable time to deflect it.

"Hmph, one of you confronts me head-on, and the other ambushes from behind. A decent tactic," Turles sneered, his gaze fixed on Goku, with Raditz in his peripheral vision. "Unfortunately, you're still no match for me. Kakarot, your stamina is starting to fail, isn't it? Considering we're both Saiyans, I might consider letting you become my subordinate. What do you say?"

"Become your subordinate?"

"I possess the seeds of the Sacred Tree. As long as I find suitable soil, I can plant them indefinitely. These are fruits that only gods can consume. My immense power comes from this. Earth's soil is also quite suitable. Look! The tree behind me has grown quite lush. Once Earth's nutrients are depleted, those who follow me will be rewarded with even greater strength!"

"Prince Vegeta, I saw Raditz humiliate you. Don't you want revenge? Raditz, you don't want to be Vegeta's lackey anymore, do you? Only one of you can join my ranks. If you want to show your resolve, then let me see it! Whoever kills the other first will have the right to join me!"

Turles adopted a look of amusement, his eyes glinting with malice. "Kakarot, who do you think will win?"

Deceiving one side to join him with the Sacred Tree fruit? Turles's original goal was constant invasion and strengthening. Encountering Vegeta was purely coincidental! But he had already taken control of the situation. His subordinates were locked in a fierce battle with Krillin and Tien Shinhan, and winning against him here wouldn't be a quick victory.

Raditz felt that his current body couldn't withstand a Kaio-ken above x3. Moreover, his power had dropped below half. Even with his full strength, he couldn't defeat Turles. Just enduring one attack earlier had nearly broken him.

The roots, spreading across the land, had completely devastated the surrounding ecosystem, leaving it desolate and gradually turning Earth into a dead planet. Even the sky had darkened, with despairing clouds muting the colors of the world to a dull, bleak grey. The very air felt oppressive.

Even if he just stalled for time, Turles could achieve his goal. They didn't have much time left.

Suddenly, Vegeta burst into laughter. "Hahaha, Turles, that's a great proposal! Kill Raditz, and that's it?"

"Precisely. It's rare for the Prince to be so sensible. Hmph."

"I have no choice," Vegeta said with a wicked grin. "I hope you'll keep your word."

"I won't lie to you," Turles declared loudly, his eyes full of smugness. He'd be happy no matter who died.

"Vegeta, stop!" Goku suddenly blocked Vegeta's path.

Turles couldn't let Goku thwart his plan. He rushed to Goku's side, kicked him away with a sweep of his leg, clearing the path for Vegeta.

As Vegeta walked towards him step by step, Raditz remained silent, a fleeting look flashing in his eyes.

At the same time, Turles and Goku were locked in combat. Vegeta had already gathered energy in his hands and pushed them forward from his side. Raditz was also ready, launching a Shining Impact Wave to clash!

Long shadows trailed behind both of them as brilliant beams of light erupted!

Just as they were about to collide, they suddenly twisted their arms, and both beams veered, changing course towards Turles!

BOOM—

A deafening explosion rocked the area. Turles stumbled forward, falling onto the Sacred Tree, his back scorched black.

"Why?!"

"Hmph. You don't understand Vegeta at all. How could the proud Prince Vegeta become your subordinate?" Raditz said disdainfully.

Vegeta looked coldly at Turles. "That's only one reason. More importantly, your appearance and your despicable methods of increasing power are infuriating. Compared to Raditz and Kakarot, you disgust me more!"