Vegeta Grits His Teeth, Kaioken Attacks

On a remote island located on the planet Namek.

Vegeta was in the midst of his training.

Previously, he had been radiating an unparalleled aura, one so terrifying that it could cause the very heavens and earth to change color.

Yet now, he was frozen in a state of stupor.

It was for no other reason than the fact that he had sensed the explosive surge of Son Goku's ki.

He had assumed that after having his potential unlocked by the Grand Elder, his strength would have increased significantly; even if he still lagged behind Kakarot, it certainly wouldn't be by much.

Moreover, over these past three days, he had undergone high-pressure, devilish training, leading him to believe that he would absolutely not be inferior to Kakarot.

However, now that he clearly sensed Kakarot's aura, he was dumbfounded.

Not long after the shock came a gnashing of teeth, a hatred that reached into his very bones.

His pride had been trampled underfoot once again.

He didn't compare himself to Ron, as he had enough self-awareness to know that in the short term, it was impossible to measure up unless he, too, became a Super Saiyan.

But for Kakarot to still be far above him was something he found unbearable.

The most critical part was that the gap was actually widening.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Vegeta launched himself into the sky, heading toward the battlefield at a speed that transcended his limits.

He wanted to see with his own eyes just how far the battle between Kakarot and Ron could go.

He wanted to see just how strong Kakarot could ultimately become!

On the battlefield.

Ron did not feel much pressure from Son Goku's fierce onslaught.

The disparity in their strength was clear, and for now, Ron was merely playing along with Son Goku.

This could be considered helping Son Goku warm up, allowing him to truly go all out with the Kaioken to boost his strength later on.

Otherwise, it would be far too boring.

The only reason Son Goku dared to challenge him like this was because he was relying on that very technique; after all, he had promised not to turn into a Super Saiyan, giving Son Goku a chance to defeat him.

Such a battle naturally left all the spectators incredibly shocked.

Especially for the Namekians, who could only see the general picture; they were stunned by the intensity of the combat but were unclear as to who was stronger or weaker.

Of course, for Piccolo and Son Gohan, because they possessed a certain level of strength, they could clearly see the situation of the engagement and understood how the battle was unfolding.

"Uncle Piccolo, do you think if Dad uses the Kaioken, he will be a match for Uncle Ron?" Son Gohan had clearly guessed his father's intentions and spoke up to ask Piccolo.

Upon hearing this, Piccolo's expression turned serious. He didn't answer immediately, but after a moment, he said, "Given your father's current situation, even if he uses the Kaioken, I'm afraid he will at most only be able to fight Ron to a draw. After all, in his current state, he should be able to handle a twenty-fold Kaioken."

A twenty-fold Kaioken!

Would it be enough to contend with Ron's Blood Burning Technique?

Piccolo didn't know.

However, he could be certain that if the current Son Goku unleashed a twenty-fold Kaioken, his strength might be comparable to Frieza at one hundred percent power! It was even possible he could defeat Frieza!

There was a basis for this belief.

Back then, Ron had relied on the activation of the Blood Burning Technique to withstand Frieza's attacks.

Therefore, a preliminary estimate suggested that after the boost from the Blood Burning Technique, Ron's strength should be less than or equal to Frieza's.

Of course, this was only on the surface; after all, the strength Ron displayed with the Blood Burning Technique had only been enough to defend against Frieza's attacks.

Later, it was only when Ron took the initiative to transform into a Super Saiyan that he completely shattered Frieza's assault.

It could only be said that Piccolo felt the strength Son Goku could reach now by using the twenty-fold Kaioken might perhaps surpass the Ron who had used the Blood Burning Technique during the battle against Frieza three days ago.

And now, Ron had also undergone a potential unlock.

Therefore, if Ron were to use the Blood Burning Technique now, the limit of the strength he could reach would certainly be far beyond what it was three days ago.

For Son Goku to win would still be very difficult.

Piccolo didn't state this explicitly, as he didn't want to crush Son Gohan's spirit.

Hearing Piccolo's answer, Son Gohan's expression grew grave.

"Don't overthink it. Regardless of whether he wins or loses, after this battle, your father will become even stronger. What you need to do is watch the battle with all your might, learn as much as you can from it, and make yourself stronger," Piccolo instructed Son Gohan.

"Yes, I understand, Uncle Piccolo." Son Gohan nodded earnestly, accepting the advice.

It was at this moment that Piccolo's attention drifted slightly, looking toward the distant east.

"Hmm? This aura... is it that guy Vegeta? As expected, the battle here has attracted him as well."

"Has Vegeta come over too?" Son Gohan asked in surprise.

Piccolo nodded and gave a soft acknowledgment.

Three days ago, Vegeta had left alone to find a place to train, and now, after three days, Vegeta's strength had indeed improved.

Piccolo understood clearly that this was due to the Grand Elder unlocking their potential; he and Son Goku were in the same situation, as was Ron.

Not long after his thoughts drifted, Piccolo quickly refocused his attention on the battle between Son Goku and Ron.

Now was certainly not the time to be thinking about other matters.

For him, observing Ron's fighting style allowed him to absorb a great deal from this match, which would make it easier for him to challenge Ron in the future.

On the island.

The battle grew increasingly intense, and Son Goku's strikes became ever more ferocious.

The Turtle Hermit School's fighting style was supposed to be a balance of offense and defense, but Son Goku had now completely adopted a strategy of all-out aggression, abandoning defense entirely.

This was because Son Goku realized that Ron was giving him the opportunity to unleash his attacks.

Otherwise, he would have had no chance to display his true strength to its fullest extent.

As he continued to strike and the battle dragged on, Son Goku could clearly feel his body heating up and the blood in his veins beginning to boil, leaving him with an urgent desire for an even more intense fight to satisfy his craving for combat.

Ron could naturally sense these changes in him.

To be fair, Son Goku was a genius when it came to fighting; the original records had not exaggerated in the slightest.

He improved his strength through battle, learned and progressed through battle, and even identified his opponent's techniques through battle to counter them.

Seeing that Son Goku had reached his absolute limit, Ron curled his lips into a smile, and the aura around his body shifted abruptly.

"That's enough, Kakarot! Bring out your Kaioken!" No longer content to just defend, Ron raised his hand and traded a punch with Son Goku to force him back, aiming to escalate the fight.

Son Goku was sent flying by the sheer force of Ron's blow, only managing to steady himself dozens of meters away.

"Alright, I'll show it to you right now!!" With a thunderous shout, Son Goku crossed his arms, and the snow-white aura surrounding him was instantly replaced by a blood-red one.

Double Kaioken!

Son Goku's combat power level had soared to at least 12 million.

A power level exceeding ten million was far beyond what a few million could compare to.

This level of strength was already on par with the current Piccolo.

Having had his potential unlocked and been granted certain abilities, Piccolo's own strength had also seen a significant increase over these past three days.

Otherwise, he would have been directly surpassed by Son Goku's double Kaioken.