Gathering

Inside Frieza's spaceship, an alien with green skin and tentacles was reporting to Frieza.

"Lord Frieza, I have investigated the rumors regarding the Super Saiyan. It appears to be nothing more than a legend!"

"Indeed, I suspected as much. The investigation was merely to soothe my slight unease—a precaution, nothing more."

Hearing his subordinate's report, Frieza broke into a smile.

"Then, shall we cease our offensive?"

Watching Frieza's smile, the assistant who had delivered the report asked softly.

"Oh ho ho, you truly are a joker."

Frieza covered his lower lip with his hand and chuckled.

"While I know the Super Saiyan is a ridiculous myth, however!!"

Frieza thought of the boy he had spoken to earlier, and veins instantly bulged on his forehead.

"That brat, that damned Saiyan—he dared to play such a disgusting prank, and even had the audacity to look at me with such contempt!"

As he spoke, a terrifying grin curled across Frieza's lips.

"That wretched kid dared to mock me. While his defeat of Ginyu proves he has some strength, since he has played this joke on Lord Frieza, I must return the favor to this 'Super Saiyan'!"

"And now that we have finally summoned all the Saiyans back, isn't this the perfect opportunity to wipe them out and destroy this planet in the process?"

Hearing what Frieza said, the assistant thought of something and expressed his concern.

"But if we eliminate all the Saiyans, our total military strength will be cut in half."

"There are always ways to increase our forces. These Saiyans only obey us out of necessity; who knows when they might bite back? After all, they are a warrior race. I must nip this in the bud before they make a move!"

Listening to Frieza finish his sentence, the assistant's eyes widened.

"I see! Are you planning to strike now, then?"

"No."

Frieza denied it, staring blankly at the red planet ahead.

"Not yet. I must wait for that brat to arrive. According to the scanners tracking Ginyu's ship, the kid will be here in a few hours at most. I don't want to destroy the planet just yet; I want to obliterate it right before his eyes! I must make that brat feel the pain."

"Hello, welcome back, Lord Bardock."

"Hello."

Bardock, who was heading back to his quarters, greeted the others and soon arrived at his home.

"I'm home, Gine."

"Ah! Bardock."

Turning her head to see Bardock greeting her, a radiant smile instantly bloomed on Gine's face, and she hurried over to him.

"Why are you back so early?"

"Well, Frieza sent out a notification requiring us all to return. By the way, speaking of which, where is Raditz?"

The two embraced, then Bardock pulled away from Gine, looked around, and asked with a frown.

"Him? He's already a warrior; he's off on another planet with Prince Vegito now."

"Prince Vegito, is it? That's fine. It's better that he isn't on this planet."

Bardock pondered for a moment, then nodded, sighing.

"What's wrong, Bardock? Did something happen?"

Seeing the worried expression on her husband's face, Gine immediately became anxious.

"No, it's nothing. I just hope my worries are unfounded."

After offering a word of comfort, Bardock walked into the room with Gine.

In the distance, Kast was currently sitting in his ship, meditating. Like his previous vessel, this one was equipped with an auto-navigation system.

"Are we almost there!"

Suddenly, Kast sensed a powerful aura appearing ahead. The feel of that energy—it was Frieza.

"Very good."

Kast stood up. Though he was only eight years old, his frame was filled with a sense of power.

Clenching his fists, Kast patted the Senzu Bean in his pocket and nodded with satisfaction.

Yes, he had made a series of preparations for this battle, including his earlier meditation and the Senzu Bean; they were all part of his strategy.

It should be noted that while Kast wanted to use a life-or-death battle against a powerful opponent to break his shackles, that didn't mean he would be reckless and charge in blindly.

After all, the goal of the battle was to transform into a Super Saiyan, not to seek death.

Therefore, thorough preparation was necessary. With the Senzu Bean, as long as he didn't die instantly, Kast could keep reviving and keep growing stronger!

Kast closed his eyes, sensing a massive power beginning to surge, and a smile couldn't help but tug at the corners of his mouth.

Yes, Kast still had a trump card up his sleeve.

"Is it coming!"

Suddenly, an alarm blared from the ship where Frieza sat.

"Yes, Lord Frieza. Captain Ginyu's ship will arrive in three minutes."

Hearing his subordinate's reply, Frieza revealed a cruel smile and said ruthlessly, "Very well. Then let us start this grand banquet with a beautiful firework to celebrate my meeting with this 'Super Saiyan'!"

With that, Frieza flew out of the ship. He gathered an oversized red energy sphere in his hand and hurled it downward.