If You Interfere, I'll Kill You First

"Isn't that so..." Buds lowered his head, hiding every trace of expression. Yet from his trembling voice, it was clear that his emotions were extremely unstable at that moment.

That was only natural. He had been full of hope, only to receive such a cruel result.

Bulma bit her lip and slowly forced out a gentle smile. "Buds, although we aren't related by blood, in my heart, I've always treated you like a son."

Buds staggered back several steps and looked around in panic. Staring at Kashius within the Black Mist, he gritted his teeth and shot into the air, leaving behind several glistening drops as he sped away.

This time, it was Bulma who panicked. She lunged forward with her arms outstretched, trying to grab Buds, but how could an ordinary person like Bulma possibly catch up to his speed?

"Buds, where are you going? Come back, it's dangerous!!!" With her arms spread wide, Bulma's face turned frighteningly pale.

She pressed her lips together, desperately trying not to cry, but the hot, shimmering tears poured down like floodwaters bursting through a dam...

In midair, Buds looked back longingly at Bulma's position and softly said, "Aunt Bulma, there's no need for you to get involved in this battle.

"You and Trunks were never part of this. This battle was originally aimed at my father and me. You've treated me well—I can't drag you into this."

As he spoke, Buds threw back his head and roared. A howl from the depths of his soul thundered through the air. Brilliant golden aura blazed around him like streaking rays of light, dazzling and fierce.

Crack~!

Clenching his fists and feeling the endless power surging through his body, Buds felt more comfortable than ever before.

Crackle~!

Purple lightning flashed across his body, erupting in