Mimic Super Saiyan? New Match

When the Grand Elder saw Son Gohan approach, he placed a hand on the boy's head, and his own power rapidly spread outward.

Whoosh!

Gusts of wind first sprang up from nowhere, endlessly swirling around Son Gohan's body before turning into light that clung to his skin.

It was formed by highly concentrated energy gathering over the surface of his body.

For a moment, it even lit up the entire room.

"Hmm!?"

Even Piccolo, who had just grown stronger, widened his eyes. He felt that energy rapidly growing, gradually becoming a power so great that even he found it hard to comprehend.

The confidence of being invincible that he had felt moments ago was forcibly tempered.

There was no other reason.

Son Gohan's energy was simply too powerful at that moment. It could even be said that it was not on the same level as any energy he had sensed before.

It was a pure, ultimate kind of strength.

Whoosh!

The surrounding airflow surged wildly, forcing Piccolo and Nail to retreat again and again. Their feet scraped against the floor, carving four deep furrows through the room!

"Argh!"

The Grand Elder's body trembled as though he could no longer endure it. His right hand was violently thrown back, clearly because the energy erupting from Gohan was simply too powerful.

Even after the Grand Elder's right hand had left Gohan's head, energy continued to burst out around Gohan, clearly showing that the power was still surging forth. The powerful aura whipped his clothes into a loud flutter.

Then it blew his black hair straight upward.

Only a lock of bangs at the front remained in place.

Though he had yet to open his eyes, his presence was already incredibly sharp, giving off a completely different impression.

"W-what terrifying power!"

The Grand Elder's already aged body seemed to tremble. Clearly shaken by that power, he could not even speak coherently. "His potential... is completely bottomless..."

Whoosh!

After the energy around Son Gohan spun for a moment, it suddenly burst outward in every direction!

He slowly opened his eyes as golden light flashed within them, and his entire demeanor became completely different from before.

If Gohan was usually gentle and humble, then Gohan now was all sharp edges, his entire body exuding a fierce aura that made people afraid to meet his gaze.

Even Piccolo, whose potential had just been unlocked, felt a surge of fear in his heart. Yet it was a fear he should not have felt.

Because he trusted Gohan without reservation.

Son Gohan gently raised his gaze, seeming to ponder something. Then he spread the five fingers of his right hand, and pale golden energy slowly rippled outward.

The golden energy fell upon the Grand Elder, gradually calming the elder's trembling body.

It was the application of energy that Son Gohan had comprehended.

This energy could heal injuries and replenish energy.

He had sensed the decline in the Grand Elder's aura, so he gave him some energy while he was at it, lest the Grand Elder exhaust himself to death by unlocking his potential.

After releasing the golden energy, the golden glow in his eyes faded, and his black hair, which had been blown upright, fell back down.

As his black hair settled, that razor-sharp state about him finally vanished as well.

Piccolo had been watching Gohan the entire time, and he asked, "Gohan, what was that state just now...?"

Son Gohan thought for a moment before replying, "I don't know either. Maybe it's some special state caused by having my potential unlocked..."

Confusion immediately returned to Piccolo's eyes.

His own potential had been unlocked just now, and he had felt invincible as well, but he had not undergone the kind of change from the inside out that Gohan had.

But since it was not a bad thing for Gohan, he did not continue asking.

After receiving the golden ripples Gohan had given him, the Grand Elder felt his body grow comfortable, and even his condition improved greatly. He looked at Son Gohan and said, "I never expected your power... to be this great. You may be the legendary Super Saiyan!"

His voice trembled by the end.

Because only now had he seen a possibility for his people to survive. Perhaps it was their only possibility.

Piccolo also turned his gaze toward Son Gohan.

He too had a faint feeling that Gohan's state just now had been that of a Super Saiyan.

Seeing the burning looks in their eyes, Son Gohan merely smiled in response. Having experienced that state firsthand, he now had a clearer understanding of himself.

In that brief instant, he could feel boundless power rising up as his potential was drawn out, making him feel as though he were capable of anything.

Under that immense change in power, he even felt his personality becoming cold and battle-hungry!

That was clearly because he had glimpsed the barrier of the Super Saiyan.

And the power of the Super Saiyan had made his bloodline boil, temporarily altering even his personality and causing him to enter that state.

It was also because he had experienced that state that he understood why Saiyans were so wild.

"Gohan, did you really become some kind of Super Saiyan?"

Even Piccolo grew excited at this point.

Son Gohan gently shook his head and explained, "That moment just now was a change caused by a massive surge in power. I can sense the Saiyan bottleneck, but unfortunately... I haven't reached that level yet."

He was now only one trigger away from becoming a Super Saiyan.

"I see..."

Piccolo nodded lightly. "But that power should already be enough!"

Son Gohan did not readily agree. He was still preparing to undergo another match and completely achieve the Super Saiyan transformation.

At that moment, the Grand Elder shakily rose to his feet.

He directly bowed toward Son Gohan and said, "Warrior from Earth, Namek is currently suffering an evil invasion and is now in a precarious state. I hope you can lend us your aid."

Son Gohan quickly helped the Grand Elder up and replied, "Grand Elder, what is happening here began because of Earth. And since I have received your help, no matter what, I cannot stand by and watch those people harm Namek's friends."

Piccolo slowly nodded as well.

He had already been determined to handle this matter. He simply did not want to deliberately force Gohan into doing anything.

"Then, on behalf of all Namekians, I thank the heroes of Earth!"

As he spoke, the Grand Elder bowed once more, and Nail beside him followed suit.

Seeing them repeatedly express their gratitude, Piccolo seemed somewhat impatient. "The enemy is still out there. If you really want to thank Gohan, wait until after the battle. Besides... Gohan might not be the one who has to fight this time!"

Son Gohan heard that Uncle Piccolo still had not given up on his desire to win every battle.

He merely sighed silently.

Then he turned around and said, "Uncle Piccolo, can you wait for me? My power increased greatly just now, so I need some time to stabilize it."

Piccolo had once been someone capable of rivaling Son Goku, so he naturally understood the necessity of this. "Alright, I'll wait for you!"

Son Gohan then sat down cross-legged where he stood.

He closed his eyes, and a pale golden aura rippled around his body, forming a unique barrier.

"Begin matching!"

As he adjusted his breath to align with his own frequency, he swiftly used Lightning Flash to begin matching.

[Updating warrior data...]

[Matching you with an evenly matched opponent...]

[Please wait...]

...

[Your real-time data has been updated. Please monitor your condition!]

[A corresponding opponent has been matched. Attempting to connect worlds, attempting to enter the space-time sequence...]

The next instant.

Son Gohan felt a dazzling blur before his eyes, and he had already arrived in a familiar time and space.

The crystal before him successfully displayed his information.

[Name: Son Gohan]

[Age: Five]

[Battle Power: 2700000]

[Martial Arts School: Demon Clan Power, Turtle School]

[Transformation: Great Ape Power]