The Important Role of the Tail

At this moment, Vegeta also had no mood to retort to Son Goku, pricking up his ears to listen.

If a solution to the shortcomings of Super Saiyan 3 was truly found, he would also try to transform into Super Saiyan 3.

He had never attempted to break through all this time precisely because Super Saiyan 3 had this huge flaw.

Otherwise, he would have tried long ago.

Under their expectant gazes, Tarble slowly uttered two words: "Tail!"

Son Goku asked in surprise, "Tail?"

"Why would it be the tail?"

"I remember the tail should be a Saiyan's weakness, right?"

"Although it can be overcome through training, it has nothing to do with the Super Saiyan 3 transformation."

On the contrary, Vegeta's eyes brightened a bit after hearing Tarble's words, but he was uncertain about the thoughts in his mind.

Especially when Son Goku suddenly interjected, interrupting his train of thought.

For a moment, he couldn't help but feel annoyed.

He immediately cursed unhappily:

"Kakarot, shut up!"

"I just had an idea, and you interrupted me."

"If you don't want to listen, then go back home!"

"No one is asking you to listen here, humph!"

Hearing this, Son Goku chuckled sheepishly, "Sorry, sorry."

"Then I won't suddenly interrupt anymore, I promise!"

"Hmph!" Vegeta glared fiercely at Son Goku but was helpless.

He just seized the opportunity to scold Son Goku.

To the others, the bickering between the two was a very heartwarming scene, with faint smiles on their lips.

Compared to the fierce and wicked Vegeta of the past, they preferred the current Vegeta.

Tarble felt the same; the current Vegeta was more charming.

He chuckled lightly and continued, "Son Goku, what you just said isn't quite right."

"Super Saiyan 3 should have a slight connection to the tail."

"Let me ask you a question: How many times did you try in total from your first attempt to successfully transform into Super Saiyan 3?"

Upon hearing this question, Son Goku didn't answer directly but first looked at Vegeta: "Hey, Vegeta, Tarble is asking me a question, not me interrupting!"

Vegeta, whose mood had almost calmed down, was waiting for Tarble to explain the connection between the tail and Super Saiyan 3.

But upon hearing Son Goku's words, a nameless rage instantly flared up in his heart, and he gritted his teeth, cursing:

"Kakarot, you're an idiot!"

"Stop talking nonsense and quickly answer Tarble's question!"

Seeing Vegeta's furious expression, Son Goku said earnestly, "Why are you so fierce?"

"Didn't you say not to interrupt..."

"Kakarot!!!" (╬◣д◢) Furious!

"Alright, alright, I won't say anything more! Hmm... let me recall how many times I tried to succeed? That... let me think carefully..."

The others present saw this scene and were speechless.

As expected!

Vexatious best friends make for more fun!

Son Goku tilted his head and thought for a long time, recalling and counting on his fingers.

Vegeta and the others watched, truly anxious, but they couldn't do anything about him.

After a while, Son Goku seemed to have finished recalling and counting.

He counted three times back and forth before stating with great certainty:

"5 times!"

"I remember it was the fifth attempt that I successfully surpassed Super Saiyan 2!"

"That's right, it should be the 5th time!"

Should?

The word "should" entered Tarble's ears, and he felt it was unreliable.

However, he couldn't read minds, so how could he know if what he said was accurate?!

For now, let's assume he succeeded on the fifth try!

Nodding, he said, "Fine, let's say five times."

"But do you know how many times Licks and I each took?"

He swept his gaze across the group, pointed to Licks beside him, and continued:

"Licks only needed three times to succeed."

"As for me, I succeeded on the very first try!"

At these words, everyone's pupils dilated in shock.

They were stunned not only that Tarble could transform into a Super Saiyan 3 on his first attempt, but also that Licks had actually managed to break through to Super Saiyan 3 as well.

This was especially true for Son Gohan, Piccolo, and the others.

Since arriving here, their attention had been entirely focused on Tarble, Son Goku, and Vegeta.

They never imagined that the quiet Licks had also broken through to Super Saiyan 3.

At this moment, Son Goku finally noticed Licks standing to the side.

With a flash of movement, he appeared before him, looking as if he had been injected with adrenaline.

"Licks?"

"Hello, hello! I never imagined you could turn into a Super Saiyan 3 too!"

"That's amazing!"

"Both you and Tarble are incredible!"

"When we have a chance, shall we spar together?"

In truth, ever since Son Goku had suddenly popped up, Licks had been observing him in secret.

Acting as a bystander while watching the interactions between Son Goku, Vegeta, and Tarble, he naturally knew that this person who had suddenly appeared was the very Son Goku from the universe's legends—the Saiyan who could transform into a Super Saiyan.

Of course, he also knew that Son Goku's original name was Kakarot, and he was even more aware that, like Tarble, Son Goku had been classified as a low-level warrior at birth.

However, he dared not look down on him.

Since arriving here, he had heard Son Goku's legendary stories from Trunks, learning that he was the strongest Saiyan warrior of that era.

Even though he could now transform into a Super Saiyan 3 himself, he wouldn't dare underestimate him.

"Greetings, Super Saiyan Son Goku. I have long heard of your great name. Seeing you now, you truly live up to your reputation!"

"However, should I call you Son Goku, or Kakarot?"

Hearing this, Son Goku said magnanimously, "You can call me whatever you like, but I personally prefer the name 'Son Goku'."

"Licks, I'll take that as a yes then!"

"Let's find a time to have a good spar!"

As far as he was concerned, as long as it wasn't an insult, he didn't care what he was called.

Faced with the challenge, Licks didn't refuse; instead, he felt a bit eager to try: "No problem."

Before coming to Earth, Son Goku had been a legendary figure to him, an existence he could only look up to.

Not only had he become the legendary Super Saiyan, but he had also defeated the galactic tyrant Frieza.

Therefore, beyond his surprise, he felt nothing but admiration.

Before coming here, he had thought he would never have the chance to spar with Son Goku in this lifetime.

But things were different now; he had also become a Super Saiyan warrior.

Having the opportunity to spar with the Super Saiyan Son Goku, he naturally wouldn't let it pass.

"That's great!"

Seeing that Licks had agreed without hesitation, Son Goku became instantly excited, looking as if he couldn't wait to start the spar right then and there.

However, in the next second, he suppressed his impulse and turned to look at Tarble.

"Tarble, are you trying to say that it's highly likely the tail is what increased the possibility of you breaking through?"

"And that the tail can also overcome the issues of being unable to gather ki and rapid stamina depletion?"