Piccolo's Skills!

Piccolo failed to dodge in time and was struck heavily by the tail. His entire body flew off like a cannonball, slamming into a ruined mountain in the distance. Debris scattered, and the air filled with dust and smoke.

"Uncle Piccolo!" Gohan cried out in desperation, but he was currently too overwhelmed by Goku's frenzied attacks to help. Gohan could only dodge while continuously firing Kamehamehas toward the sky, attempting to weaken the influence of the Red Moon.

However, that eerie Red Moon seemed to possess an inexhaustible source of energy; its light dimmed only slightly, continuing to cast its ominous crimson glow upon the earth.

Goku locked his target onto Gohan once more. He leaped high into the air, his mountain-like frame crashing down toward the boy. Gohan narrowly dodged to the side, and Goku's body slammed into the ground, triggering a minor earthquake. Deep fissures tore through the earth, and the surrounding ruins were pulverized.

Gohan darted away quickly.

Gohan shouted in agony, "Dad! Wake up!" His voice sounded exceptionally urgent and sorrowful amidst the chaotic battlefield. Yet, with Goku completely controlled by the power of the Red Moon, he remained deaf to Gohan's pleas, mindlessly attacking everything in his path. Left with no choice, Gohan continued to shout while firing energy blasts, trying to distract Goku and create an opening for Piccolo.

Piccolo's gaze was cold and sharp as he darted through the air. He knew the importance of Goku's tail; only by severing it could he restore Goku's sanity.

He observed every move Goku made, searching for that fleeting moment to strike.

However, in his berserk state, Goku seemed to possess an instinctive sense of danger. Every time Piccolo prepared to attack, Goku would sense it acutely and shift his body to evade, displaying astonishing agility for such a massive frame.

With every attack Goku launched, the world around them sank deeper into catastrophe. His mountain-like fists hammered the ground, instantly leveling areas that still had standing walls and sending dust clouds billowing to blot out the sky.

People on the ground watched the scene in terror, completely stunned. Their eyes were filled with despair and helplessness as they fled in every direction, finding no path to safety.

Piccolo tried again and again, but Goku evaded every attempt, instead seizing the opportunity to land several consecutive blows on him.

Piccolo gritted his teeth against the intense pain, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, but his gaze grew only more resolute.

He knew that if this problem wasn't solved quickly, everyone would lose their lives. Taking a deep breath, he channeled his remaining energy and charged at Goku once more. Relying on years of combat experience and keen insight, he shifted his position in the air, hunting for a weakness in Goku's defense. Even though he was severely injured, he refused to abandon this final hope, determined to sever that tail and save everyone from this horrific disaster.

Gohan's shouts had turned hoarse, yet he did not stop his assault. Beads of sweat rolled down his cheeks, his eyes filled with anxiety and frustration.

He dodged and weaved, searching for an opening between Goku's attacks. His hands moved rapidly, firing wave after wave of energy. However, these attacks struck the giant ape-form Goku like stones sinking into the ocean, failing to stir much of a ripple and only momentarily slowing Goku's path of destruction.

Piccolo streaked through the air, his green skin looking somewhat dull from the constant dodging and injuries.

Taking advantage of the moment Goku was distracted by Gohan's attack, he approached from the side, a green energy blade coalescing in his hand, and slashed fiercely toward Goku's tail. But Goku seemed to have eyes in the back of his head; he swung a thick arm, whipping up a gale that sent Piccolo flying.

Piccolo slammed into a small mountain in the distance, causing it to collapse instantly and bury him beneath the rubble.

A moment later, Piccolo burst from the debris. He wiped the blood from his mouth, his eyes burning with rage and defiance. He let out a roar, his aura surging once more, and charged at Goku with even greater speed. This time, he shifted his form in mid-air, creating multiple afterimages to attack Goku from different directions in an attempt to confuse him.

Goku let out a roar, his massive palms swatting at the afterimages one by one. Each strike triggered intense energy fluctuations, blasting huge craters into the surrounding land.

Piccolo's true body remained hidden among the afterimages. Finding his chance, he arrived beneath Goku and leaped high, the blade in his hand glinting with a cold light as it bore down on the tail.

But Goku sensed the danger below. He kicked off the ground, his massive body vaulting high into the air to evade the attack. He then spun in mid-air, his legs crashing down like giant pillars toward Piccolo.

Piccolo had no time to dodge and could only cross his arms to block. He was sent flying by the sheer force, crashing through several dilapidated buildings before finally coming to a halt.

People on the ground fled in all directions, cries and screams intermingling. They looked at the figures locked in fierce combat in the sky, their hearts filled with despair and fear. Seeing Piccolo severely injured, Gohan was filled with worry, but he knew he couldn't stop now. He had to keep drawing Goku's attention to buy Piccolo more time.

He took a deep breath, pushing his internal energy to the limit, and fired another barrage of powerful energy blasts at Goku. The dazzling light illuminated the dim sky.

Clutching his arm and enduring the pain throughout his body, Piccolo slowly rose from the ruins.

He stared fixedly at the still-berserk Goku in the sky, a trace of determination showing in his eyes.

Suddenly, he took a deep breath. His muscles tensed, and his aura began to fluctuate violently as the signature skill of the Namekians—Regeneration—was triggered.

The wounds on his body healed at a speed visible to the naked eye; broken bones reconnected, and torn skin gradually returned to normal.

His previously dim aura climbed once more, and the surrounding air seemed to ripple from his powerful energy.

Goku seemed to sense the change in Piccolo's aura. His massive head turned toward him, his blood-red eyes burning with endless rage and battle intent. He opened his maw and let out a heaven-shaking roar; the sound waves surged toward Piccolo like a physical shockwave.

Piccolo remained calm. He quickly formed a seal with his hands, and a green energy shield instantly manifested before him, blocking the entirety of Goku's sonic attack.

Immediately following, he kicked off the ground, shooting toward Goku like an arrow from a bow, moving so fast he left a trail of afterimages in the air.

As he closed in on Goku, Piccolo flickered, appearing instantly behind him. He condensed the cold-glinting energy blade in his hand once more and, with unstoppable momentum, slashed fiercely at Goku's tail. This time, he poured every ounce of his strength and hope into the strike.