Frieza Isn't Dead!

"Actually, I do have a way to revive Chiaotzu, though I'm not sure if it's feasible."

The voice of North King Kai rang out, causing everyone to prick up their ears.

"North King Kai, are you serious?" Son Goku's eyes lit up as he spoke.

On North King Kai's Planet, North King Kai struck a pose of profound mystery.

"It's actually quite simple. The Namekians were wiped out because of Frieza. Following logical deduction, the Grand Elder should have had more time left. Even if he wasn't killed directly by Frieza, his lifespan was cut short and he died prematurely due to Frieza's terror..." North King Kai said, pausing slightly.

This made everyone anxious.

Piccolo, in particular, frowned and said, "Now is not the time to keep us in suspense. Get to the point."

"Oh, what's the rush? Frieza has already been defeated by you all, which means there is plenty of time to consider the problem." North King Kai replied with a self-important air, then continued, "In my opinion, I can contact the Guardian of Earth and have him summon Earth's Shenron to make a wish, reviving everyone on Namek who died because of Frieza. If that works, there's a sixty or seventy percent chance the Grand Elder will be revived as well! Once that happens, the Namekian Shenron should also be restored and able to grant further wishes..."

As North King Kai finished speaking, everyone present—except for Ron—wore an expression of pleasant surprise.

Ron knew the plot; even though things had shifted slightly due to his arrival, it was still largely the same.

"If you put it that way, it really does seem like it could work." Bulma was quick-witted, and after a simple calculation, it seemed to fall within the rules.

"But can Earth's Shenron influence Namek?" Piccolo still frowned.

He had remained silent until now because his heart was bleeding.

Namek had been devastated by Frieza, and all the Namekians had perished because of him.

It meant that from this day forward, he would be the only surviving Namekian.

Even if the Guardian of Earth still existed, in his eyes, it made no difference.

Now, hearing this potential solution, he felt a stir of excitement.

He didn't know if it was the influence of Nail, who had assimilated with him.

Regardless, if it were possible, he hoped it would succeed.

"How will we know if we don't try? North King Kai, I'll leave the rest to you." Son Goku said to North King Kai.

"No problem. As a reward for you defeating the Emperor of the Universe, Frieza, this is but a small matter." North King Kai said, squinting with a smile.

At this point in the conversation, everything seemed to be heading in the direction they had hoped.

However, Ron's voice suddenly cut in, causing everyone to freeze and immediately turn serious.

"I feel it is necessary to tell you all: Frieza is not dead!"

This single sentence was like throwing a bomb into a calm lake.

"What did you say?!"

"You're saying Frieza isn't dead?!"

"How is that possible? Frieza's energy had clearly..."

"This isn't funny at all."

"Wait, that's Frieza's energy!!"

Voices rang out one after another, not just from Krillin, Son Gohan, Son Goku, and Piccolo, but also from North King Kai, Tien Shinhan, Yamcha, and Chiaotzu.

Frieza was not dead!

Ron looked up toward the high ridge not far ahead.

It wasn't that he wanted to ruin the pleasant atmosphere, but Frieza had already flown out from beneath the ground and was standing there silently.

No one but him had noticed.

The others followed Ron's gaze, and when they saw the figure standing there, everyone turned to stone.

Despite the absolute crushing power of the Spirit Bomb, Frieza had not died!

"This... G-God, even the Spirit Bomb couldn't blow him to pieces." Krillin said, his face ashen with terror.

Meeting Frieza's murderous gaze, he felt a chill run down his spine, as if he were about to be killed in the next second.

"D-damn it!" Son Goku clenched his fists, trying hard to raise his energy, but in his current state—not to mention his physical exhaustion and the injuries from the previous battle—he was unable to continue fighting.

Piccolo still had some strength left, especially the power Ron had lent him, of which he had only used a portion.

However, he knew in his heart that even if he unleashed all of that power, it wouldn't be enough to kill Frieza.

Frieza was not only alive, but his energy was rapidly recovering. While his body appeared to have sustained significant damage, he hadn't been critically wounded.

If even that attack could only achieve this much...

Recalling Ron's earlier reaction, Piccolo finally understood.

Ron had known all along that the Spirit Bomb wouldn't kill Frieza, which was why he had maintained that demeanor from the start.

"Ohohoho~! I almost thought I was going to die just now... What a pity. I am so sorry that I did not die as you all wished..."

Frieza's murderous, mocking tone was filled with sarcasm.

As soon as those words left his lips, the atmosphere turned deathly cold.

Frieza, seeking to vent his rage, scanned the crowd and locked his gaze onto Krillin, raising his hand as a glow ignited at his fingertip.

This is a psychic ability!

If things continued this way, Krillin would explode and die, just as he had in the original story.

Admittedly, that would allow Son Goku to transform into a Super Saiyan.

However, if he were to transform, wouldn't that leave nothing for him to do?

He had waited until now, and he had no intention of waiting any longer.

Therefore, striking now was the most opportune moment.

The instant Son Goku and Piccolo realized what was happening, and as Krillin's body began to lift into the air against his will, terror gripped everyone's hearts.

Ron vanished in a flash, suddenly appearing directly in front of Frieza, his hand clamping firmly onto Frieza's wrist.

The speed was so great that not even an afterimage remained.

It was as if Ron had been standing there the entire time, casually grabbing Frieza's hand.

"That's enough. Using such underhanded tricks on the weak—have you no shame? You are the Emperor of the Universe, after all; show some integrity." Ron stopped Frieza from unleashing his psychic power, effectively saving Krillin.

Frieza was stunned, staring at Ron in a daze for a moment.

He hadn't even seen how this person had appeared before him.

Freed from his plight and realizing he had narrowly escaped death, Krillin immediately ducked behind Son Goku and Piccolo.

Son Gohan and Bulma also gathered together at the first opportunity.

At this very moment, the situation had reversed, and they watched in a stupor as Ron stepped in to block Frieza's treacherous strike.

"You—you let go of this king!" Recovering his senses, Frieza struggled, but finding he could not break free from Ron's grip, his brow furrowed deeper as the killing intent in his eyes surged.

This, happening time and time again, had completely humiliated him as the Emperor of the Universe.

He had reached his limit.