Vegeta VS Son Goku

The Android Cell incident had come to a complete end.

Son Goku had not sacrificed himself, nor had King Kai perished; only a world where Krillin remained alone had taken shape.

However, as the strongest human on Earth, perhaps he would find a partner more compatible with his soul, rather than one based purely on superficial attraction.

Upon returning to the Heavenly Temple and learning that Cell had already been destroyed, Piccolo felt a deep sense of unwillingness flash in his eyes, and he secretly made up his mind.

"I must become stronger!"

After uttering these words, he resolutely entered the Hyperbolic Time Chamber alone.

He was, after all, the King Piccolo who had once been enough to strike terror into the entire world!

The next day.

After Piccolo emerged from seclusion, his aura had indeed become deeper and more powerful.

Yet, it was only at the level of Super Saiyan Full Power.

"Congratulations, Piccolo."

Outside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Wang Shen and Trunks were waiting.

"I believe you are now the strongest Namekian."

Piccolo's eyes flickered, but upon seeing Wang Shen's striking golden hair, he ultimately sighed and strode past the two of them.

"It's your turn to go in."

"You still have vast power within you that remains untapped. If you release it, you will reach an unprecedented height, one that even a Super Saiyan could not compare to."

Wang Shen watched Piccolo's retreating back, well aware of what he was thinking.

In truth, he possessed the same pride as Vegeta.

"I will."

Piccolo paused his steps, his tone firm.

Seeing this, Wang Shen smiled slightly.

He looked forward to the future era where the heroes of Dragon Ball would gather, so he tried his best not to hinder the growth of the protagonists.

Otherwise, he would be lonely.

Wang Shen looked at Trunks, who was currently at the second stage of Super Saiyan.

"Let's go in."

"Understood, Uncle Wang Shen."

Trunks nodded heavily, looking incredibly earnest.

Because this concerned the fate of his future world.

Wang Shen had taken the initiative to enter the Hyperbolic Time Chamber with Trunks this time for the purpose of helping him train to reach Full Power.

Vegeta could also do this.

But the most crucial part was teaching Trunks how to use Instant Transmission and helping him memorize the aura of the Namekians.

This way, Trunks could travel to Namek and use the power of the dragon Porunga to resurrect everyone on Earth.

Although it would create an additional parallel timeline, Wang Shen did not care; they were all family, and he would help where he could.

"This is truly wonderful. Once Trunks returns to the future, he won't be alone anymore, and we will be able to be resurrected as well."

Son Goku was genuinely happy for Trunks.

This young man truly carried too much on his shoulders, to the point that it even suppressed his Saiyan nature.

"Don't you agree, Vegeta?"

"As long as he doesn't slack off on his training once he returns."

Vegeta nodded, a hint of gratification appearing beneath his cold expression.

It was just that, in all likelihood, they would never see him again.

Putting these thoughts aside for the moment, Vegeta glanced at the carefree Son Goku, and a wave of irritation immediately welled up within him.

"Kakarot, I want to fight you! I will defeat you!"

Son Goku grinned.

"Sure, I'd love to!"

He hadn't thrown a punch since coming out of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, and his hands were already itching for a fight.

Whoosh!

After the two reached an agreement, Son Goku took off first, streaking toward the distance.

Vegeta followed closely behind.

Before long, Piccolo sensed two powerful auras colliding, like two monstrous waves surging, clashing, and roiling with immense intensity.

The shockwaves of their incredibly fierce battle could be clearly felt even from within the barrier of the Heavenly Temple, as if they were right before his eyes, continuous and unending.

Deafening roars of impact echoed incessantly, sounding like thunderclaps as flashes of intense light and ripples tore through the clouds above.

Even the sky itself trembled, a truly heart-stopping sight.

The two fought from the heavens down to the earth, leveling the ground into a flat wasteland; it was terrifying to behold.

By the time Wang Shen emerged from seclusion with Trunks, the battle between Son Goku and Vegeta had yet to conclude.

Upon exiting, Wang Shen immediately sensed the storm-like intensity of their combat and couldn't help but smile.

What high spirits they have!

This time, Vegeta had finally gotten his wish to spar with Son Goku once more.

And it was a battle fought on equal footing.

For this occasion, Wang Shen also had someone who had meticulously prepared plenty of food for him.

He no longer had to suffer through the misery of eating only Senzu Beans to fill his stomach.

"It's a good thing I have you, Lazuli."

Wang Shen said, his mouth stuffed with food, his words muffled.

"As long as you're happy eating, that's all that matters."

Lazuli reached up to brush back her golden hair, revealing a radiant smile that bloomed like a flower.

BOOM!

Another dull thunderous sound erupted, ruining Lazuli's wonderful mood.

Lazuli pursed her lips, displeased.

"Just how much longer are they going to keep fighting?"

Bulma, however, seemed indifferent and waved her hand.

"Vegeta has always been obsessed with defeating Goku, and Goku is more than happy to fight Vegeta. When these two Saiyans get together, they won't stop unless one of them is completely defeated or runs out of stamina."

"You'll get used to it."

Bulma comforted her, then glanced at the calm-natured Wang Shen, asking curiously:

"Why aren't you as battle-hungry as those two, Wang Shen?"

"Different states of mind; I've specifically trained for this," Wang Shen said proudly.

When at play, be as calm as the sky.

When in battle, be swifter than lightning!

Besides, his soul was still that of a human from his past life.

Wang Shen popped a piece of sushi into his mouth and gazed into the distance, as if he could see the two fighting.

"Soon. They're about to reach a conclusion. Vegeta has the upper hand."

Bulma looked up sharply, following Wang Shen's gaze, trying hard to catch a glimpse of the battle.

But with her mortal eyes, she couldn't see a thing.

"Really? Is Vegeta going to win?"

Bulma's expression was complex, caught between joy and sorrow.

Lazuli was also somewhat surprised and looked to Wang Shen for confirmation.

Although she could see their fight, she couldn't sense the fluctuations in their energy.

Wang Shen nodded and said directly:

"Even though they still appear evenly matched, Son Goku's aura is no longer as strong as Vegeta's."

"Dad is actually stronger than Uncle Son Goku!"

Trunks said, finding it hard to believe.

In the impression left by his mother in the future, Son Goku had always been the stronger one, which was why she had sent him to the past to save him.

He wondered how his mother would react if she knew about this.

Midnight.

Under the shockwaves of Vegeta and Son Goku's battle, the sky was clear for ten thousand miles.

A half-moon hung straight in the sky, seemingly shivering from the intensity of their fight.

BOOM!

After one final collision, Son Goku fell powerlessly, crashing into the Heavenly Temple with a loud thud.

"Ha, hahahaha!"

"I've defeated Kakarot! I've finally won!"

"I am the Prince of all Saiyans!"

Cold sweat beaded on King Vegeta's forehead as he looked up and laughed, unable to hide his agitation and excitement.

The stifled frustration finally dissipated from King Vegeta's heart.

As his final shred of energy was exhausted, King Vegeta plummeted onto the Heavenly Temple, yet a rare, proud, and satisfied smile hung on the corners of his lips.

The next day.

Everyone gathered in the backyard of Bulma's home to see Trunks off.

Wang Shen, Son Goku, and King Vegeta were all in attendance.

King Vegeta patted Son Goku on the shoulder, his face beaming with a smile.

"Kakarot, in the end, my royal bloodline still holds the edge. You still need to work harder."

Son Goku let out a dry laugh.

Although he didn't mind King Vegeta defeating him, but...

Son Goku pointed toward Wang Shen, who stood to the side with a faint smile, and said:

"What about Wang Shen? He is far stronger than both of us."

As soon as these words were spoken, the smile on King Vegeta's face vanished instantly, replaced by his usual cold and arrogant expression as he let out a cold snort.

"I will surpass him sooner or later."

"I'll be waiting for you, Prince Vegeta."

Wang Shen laughed heartily.

Naturally, he didn't mind King Vegeta chasing after his footsteps.