Son Goku's Carelessness Exposes His True Strength

The two of them had been perfectly fine just a moment ago, yet now they were bickering again after only a few words.

Seeing this scene, Bulma, Trunks, Son Gohan, and Son Goten all clutched their foreheads, rendered utterly speechless.

At the same time, they felt a deep sense of helplessness.

However, they were also certain that their previous worries had been unnecessary.

At this moment, a trace of helplessness also flashed through the eyes of Tarble and Licks.

When these two guys were training inside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, they had often gotten into arguments as well.

If the argument got too heated, they would just have a fight.

After the fight, they would continue arguing, and if it got heated again, they would keep fighting—over and over, never tiring of it.

At this instant, a glint of light flashed in the eyes of the wizard Hoi, and he began to calculate secretly.

It seems these two people don't get along...

When the time comes, perhaps I can make use of that...

No!

Seeing this situation, the others didn't seem surprised at all?

That means this kind of thing happens often!

Hmm, better not take that risk.

Once I successfully rescue my treasure, not a single person here will survive!

Thinking this, a trace of killing intent flashed through his eyes once more, vanishing in an instant.

He thought he had hidden it well, but he didn't know that this time, he had been noticed by Tarble.

Tarble swept his gaze over without a trace, a cold sneer forming in his heart.

Hmph!

Finally showing your true colors!

Daring to reveal killing intent?

Very well, you have already paved your own path to death!

He didn't remember whether this old guy had died in the original story, or how he had died.

He only vaguely remembered that the old man had slipped away while Trunks and the others were making their wish.

As for whether he actually died or not, he had no impression.

However, that was no longer important.

He had already decided to keep an eye on the old man later and not give him any chance to slip away.

Meanwhile, a result had been reached between Vegeta and Son Goku.

Vegeta let out a cold snort and said, "Hmph!"

"Kakarot, the strongest always appear last."

"Since you want to go first, then go ahead!"

The reason he did this was, of course, a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Because the question Bulma had inadvertently asked him earlier reminded him of something—

Namely, whether Bulma had told that old man his general situation and personality.

If she had, wouldn't they have been putting on an act for nothing all this time?

That wouldn't do!

Originally, he had been worried that Son Goku wouldn't grasp his intentions.

Now it seemed that the two of them had coordinated quite well.

Although he was very reluctant to play along with Son Goku's act, there was no other way for the time being.

However, acting was one thing, but their competition to be the first was real.

The reason he finally backed down was naturally because he had said one thing to Bulma earlier: "The strongest always appear last."

Otherwise, he would never have let Son Goku go up first to put on a show.

Seeing him take a step back, Son Goku waved his arm in delight: "Great!"

"Vegeta, just you watch!"

"If I go first, you might not even get a chance to appear!"

Hearing this, Vegeta looked completely unconvinced.

"Hmph!"

"Wait until you can actually do it before you talk!"

"Fine, then just watch!"

Son Goku took the Silver Box from Tarble's hands, his face filled with fighting spirit.

Seeing this, Tarble, Vegeta, and Licks were immediately struck by a bad premonition.

Damn it!

With this stance, he isn't actually going to go all out, is he??

Under their anxious gazes, Son Goku began his attempt.

The moment he touched it, his face immediately showed surprise, as the lid of the box didn't budge in the slightest.

Huh?

What a sturdy box!

Surprised, he suddenly erupted with his aura, intending to use even greater strength.

At this moment, he had already cast everything Tarble told him to the back of his mind.

In his eyes, there was only endless fighting spirit.

Watching from the side, the three of them gritted their teeth in anger.

Vegeta:

This idiot really has forgotten everything Tarble told him!

If he scares that old guy away, won't all our acting be for nothing?

Damnable bastard!

All brawn and no brains!

He can't accomplish anything, but he sure can ruin everything...

Licks:

This guy really forgot what His Highness warned him about!

Does he not take His Highness seriously at all?

Son Goku, just you wait. When I get the chance, I'll definitely teach you a lesson on behalf of His Highness...

As for Tarble, he was also gritting his teeth in fury.

However, he had already made up his mind.

A beating!

He must be beaten!

And it had to be an extra-long, thorough beating!

Otherwise, this team would be impossible to lead!

Meanwhile, the duplicitous mage Hoi, seeing Son Goku suddenly erupt with terrifying energy, had his eyes widen in an instant.

His eyes were filled with deep disbelief.

Impossible!

How could a Saiyan still possess such powerful strength?

In this universe, there shouldn't be any human this powerful!

Before this, when he saw Son Gohan try to open the box, he had only used his base form.

However, the energy released then was nowhere near what was radiating from Son Goku now.

For a moment, his gaze toward Son Goku was filled with wariness.

Suddenly, he seemed to think of something. His eyes filled with panic, his heart skipped a beat, and he cautiously glanced at Tarble and Vegeta.

Seeing the two of them looking furious, it seemed... they were unwilling to accept this?

Unwilling...

That's the kind of expression one has when their strength isn't up to par with an opponent or things don't go as planned, right?

Thinking this, Hoi immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems I was overthinking it!

However, this Saiyan named "Son Goku" must be the strongest one!

But even this level of strength is nothing but a fragile blow before my precious treasure!

Hmph!

Let them act smug for a few more minutes...

Tarble, Vegeta, and Licks had no idea that their annoyed expressions had been misinterpreted by the wizard Hoi.

In a way, it was a lucky strike.

Of course.

None of the three of them knew, and Son Goku, who was in the middle of the field, was even less aware.

At this very moment, Son Goku was putting his heart and soul into prying open the Silver Box in his hands.

However.

Even when he unleashed the full extent of his base power, he still couldn't budge the box in the slightest.

For a moment, he became stubborn; while secretly astonished, his fighting spirit began to boil.

But before his third attempt, he glanced back at Licks and sighed sincerely, "Licks, this box is truly extraordinary!"

"I actually thought you were just putting on an act earlier!"

"It seems I'll have to bring out some real skill to test it."

No sooner had the words left his lips than three voices of opposition rang out immediately.

"You idiot, stop right there!"

"No!"

"Cut it out, Goku!"

Hearing this sudden chorus of opposition, Son Goku was quite surprised. "Eh?"

"You guys..."

Before he could finish his sentence, he saw Tarble appear instantly before him, and then he felt his hands grow light as the Silver Box ended up in the other's possession.

Only after catching the look of dissatisfaction in Tarble's eyes did he suddenly remember the instructions he had been given earlier.

Crap!

I actually forgot to keep my power hidden...