Vegeta Successfully Breaks Through to Super Saiyan 3

Even if Son Goku hadn't asked, Tarble had already planned to tell the two of them.

After gathering his thoughts, he slowly began to explain.

"I tried when my base power level was somewhere between 100 billion and 700 billion, but I failed every time."

"Later, I waited until my base power level reached one trillion before trying again."

"In the end, I succeeded on my first attempt."

"If my guess is right, to successfully break through to Super Saiyan 4, your base power level needs to be at least 800 or 900 billion."

"I'm not sure exactly how high it needs to be. But you can try it yourselves when the time comes."

"An 800-billion base power level?" Son Goku murmured. His whole body brimmed with fighting spirit. "Then I'll have to train hard and try to reach 800 billion as soon as I can. Once I do, I'll give it a try!"

"Hey, Vegeta, can I borrow your Gravity Chamber?"

However,

Vegeta didn't even spare him a glance. He snorted, then vanished with a whoosh.

When he reappeared, he was already outside the living quarters.

Then he transformed into a Super Saiyan 2 with a roar.

It looked like he planned to transform into a Super Saiyan 3 first.

"What the heck? Vegeta's ignoring me!" Son Goku complained.

Seeing this, Tarble gave Licks a meaningful look.

Licks immediately understood and took out a Hoi-Poi Capsule containing a Gravity Chamber, handing it to Son Goku.

"Son Goku, there's a Gravity Chamber in this Capsule. You can use it."

"Really? Thanks so much, Licks!" Son Goku snatched the Hoi-Poi Capsule.

At that moment, Tarble cautioned him, "There are only four Gravity Chambers in total, just enough for one each. Make sure you don't break yours."

"Whoever breaks theirs won't have a Gravity Chamber to use."

"If you want to spar with someone, don't do it inside the Gravity Chamber."

Son Goku answered solemnly, "I understand!"

"Then I'm off to train—"

Before he'd even finished speaking, he was already gone.

The next instant, they sensed his ki near Vegeta.

"Licks, hurry up and put everything away."

"Yes, Your Highness."

After giving the order, Tarble slowly walked outside.

As expected, Son Goku was watching from not far away from Vegeta.

At that moment, Vegeta's ki was still rising.

The golden flames surrounding his body seemed almost frozen in place.

The surface of the Battle Suit Bulma had specially made for him was also glittering with golden light.

Vegeta began to let out a series of low roars.

"Ahhhhh!!!"

When Son Goku saw Tarble come over, he whispered, "Tarble, Vegeta's already stronger than I was back when we fought Majin Buu."

Tarble nodded slightly and held a finger to his lips, signaling for him to be quiet.

Son Goku understood at once and said no more.

Not far away, Vegeta's transformation continued.

His ki grew stronger and stronger, and the golden light gleaming across the surface of his beloved-wife edition Battle Suit grew ever more dazzling.

"Ahhhhh!!!"

Amid his rising roars, Vegeta's golden hair visibly began to grow longer.

In less than two breaths, it had reached his waist.

In an instant, his roars stopped.

Vegeta had successfully broken through to Super Saiyan 3!

Seeing this, Tarble, Son Goku, and Licks flashed closer.

"Vegeta, you finally became a Super Saiyan 3!"

"Big brother, congratulations on becoming a Super Saiyan 3."

"Congratulations, Prince Vegeta, on successfully transforming into a Super Saiyan 3!"

By now, Vegeta's eyebrows had disappeared, and thick bolts of lightning crackled amid the yellow flames surging around him.

Even in his base form, he'd always had a cold expression and a faint air of menace.

Saiyans in their Super Saiyan 3 forms already looked somewhat menacing.

As a result, Vegeta's Super Saiyan 3 form gave off a truly evil impression.

The kind of evil that belonged to a heinous villain!

If this had been the old Vegeta, he would have looked every bit the demon king.

But now, although he looked wicked, his ki didn't feel that way.

Hearing the three of them, Vegeta glanced over before fixing his eyes on Son Goku. A wicked, slightly arrogant smile curled his lips.

"Kakarot, fight me!"

At that moment, his confidence soared several stories high.

He knew that his base power level was still roughly 200 billion below Son Goku's.

But now that he'd transformed into a Super Saiyan 3, his confidence had exploded.

Besides, of the three people there, Son Goku was the only one suitable for a spar, so he could get used to and master his new transformation.

Faced with his good friend's challenge, Son Goku wasn't intimidated in the slightest. He agreed without hesitation.

"Sure!"

Over the years since the Majin Buu incident, he'd been hoping Vegeta would become a Super Saiyan 3 soon, so they could finally have an evenly matched battle.

Unfortunately, Vegeta had never managed to break through.

At that moment, Tarble reminded them, "I don't mind if you want to fight, but don't use energy attacks!"

"Otherwise, you'll destroy the Hyperbolic Time Chamber before you even get to train."

At that, Vegeta nodded slightly, accepting the condition.

"Fine, no energy attacks!" Son Goku readily agreed too.

After answering, he roared and transformed into a Super Saiyan 2.

Seeing this, Vegeta gritted his teeth and cursed, "Kakarot, are you looking down on me?!"

"I'm not!" Son Goku explained. "You've only just become a Super Saiyan 3, so you haven't mastered it yet. You can't bring out its full power."

"Once you've mastered it, I'll transform into a Super Saiyan 3!"

Vegeta snorted.

"Hmph!"

"Then I'll show you just how powerful a Super Saiyan 3 is!"

With that, he flew farther away first, intending to set up the battlefield there.

In truth, he knew perfectly well that he couldn't control his new Super Saiyan 3 form yet.

But knowing that didn't change how angry he got when he saw Son Goku transform into only a Super Saiyan 2.

He couldn't stand feeling like he was being looked down on.

Seeing this, Son Goku tossed one of the Hoi-Poi Capsules to Licks.

"Licks, you hold on to the Gravity Chamber for now."

Then he flew after Vegeta.

Licks caught the Hoi-Poi Capsule and watched them go, a look of anticipation on his face.

Tarble knew that he wanted to fight too.

"Licks, give me the Gravity Chamber."

Licks immediately handed him the Hoi-Poi Capsule.

Taking it in one hand, Tarble continued, "If you want to fight, go ahead."

"Once they've had enough time to get used to their transformations, you can join the battle and team up with my big brother against Son Goku."

"That way, you can put some pressure on Son Goku."

A spark of delight appeared in Licks's eyes. "Yes, Your Highness."

"Go ahead."

Licks didn't hesitate. He flew toward the battle that had just begun.