The monster Zarbon slowly lowered his head, staring straight at Vegeta.
"I hate it most... when people call me ugly."
Vegeta's whole body stiffened, and cold sweat trickled down his forehead.
I can't beat him... not at all... The gap is too huge...
But he still forced himself to sneer.
"You ugly freak, your battle power didn't even increase that mu—"
Before he could finish the word "much"—
BAM!!!
Zarbon vanished.
No, he hadn't vanished. He had simply moved so fast that Vegeta couldn't follow him with his eyes!
Vegeta felt a tearing pain in his abdomen. His body folded like a snapped branch, doubling over like a shrimp!
"Ugh—"
Blood gushed from his mouth!
"Argh—!!!"
Vegeta flew backward through the air, his vision blurring into a blood-red haze from the pain. He forced his head down and saw Zarbon's dark red fist buried in his stomach.
So fast... I couldn't even see him... Is this the gap between us?
"I was going to show you some mercy and leave your body intact. After all, we were coworkers, right? But now..."
Zarbon raised his head and looked at Vegeta with cruel satisfaction.
"I've decided. I'm going to make sure there's nothing left of you, Vegeta. That's what you get for... calling me ugly."
Vegeta clenched his teeth until blood seeped from his gums, filling his mouth with its metallic taste.
I can't die... not here... I haven't gotten the Dragon Balls... I haven't taken revenge on Frieza... I haven't surpassed Kakarot...
He forced down the pain in his abdomen and gathered an Energy Blast between his hands.
"Die!"
A purple Energy Blast shot from his hands, hurtling straight at Zarbon's face! At the same time, Vegeta turned and fled, pushing his speed to the limit until he became a streak