I've Finally Found You

Chiaotzu knew there was no point in trying. He didn't want Tien to die for nothing, so he raced toward their spaceship.

Tien could be brought back to life with the Dragon Balls. They had to get this important news to everyone, or they might all be wiped out.

"You can't escape." Cooler blurred and took off after him.

Frieza didn't dodge the Tri-Beam. He watched Tien's body and murmured, "When you push your power to its limit, your body is at its most vulnerable."

"Now!"

Just as the Tri-Beam was about to hit Frieza, a pool of silvery-white liquid appeared on his body and flew backward along the fan-shaped energy blast.

The liquid split into countless streams and wormed through the wounds on Tien's body.

Tien suddenly lost all strength. His arms dropped limply to his sides. When he raised his head again, his face twisted into an evil grin.

"Have the Saiyans started breeding on Earth again? It's time to wipe out those wild monkeys for good."

The Z Fighters had arranged to meet at the Lookout, where they could encourage one another and make sure no one fell behind in their training.

"Broly, can you control your power now?" Son Gohan turned to ask him.

"Not yet." Broly shook his head. Whenever his emotions ran high, he was still at risk of losing control.

But after two years together, he could at least talk to everyone normally.

"That's all right. It's a lot better than when you used to go berserk at the drop of a hat," Piccolo said calmly.

Paragus and his son had lived at the Lookout for the past two years, and Piccolo had spent a lot of time with them.

Paragus had asked Son Gohan more than once when he would be allowed to meet Lord Frieza. He didn't want to live on this remote planet anymore.

Even Piccolo thought the old man was a pain. He'd wanted to kill him, but Son Gohan stopped him, saying they should keep him around to help Broly break through.

"Sorry to keep you waiting!"

Krillin flew over, panting. He complained with a lovesick smile, "Marron wouldn't leave me alone. It took forever to get her to sleep."

Over the past two years, he had successfully won over Android 18, and the two of them had a daughter named Marron.

Whenever Son Gohan heard the name, he didn't know whether to laugh or cry, since it was the name of Krillin's ex-girlfriend.

"Tien and Chiaotzu aren't coming again? I'm jealous. They're always traveling through space, while I have to spend every day with my wife and kid."

"Krillin, don't act like you're suffering when you've got it so good. Keep it up and I'll knock some sense into you!" Yamcha couldn't take it anymore.

As they chatted, King Kai's frightened voice came from beyond the sky. "Gohan, Lord Beerus is heading for Earth. He'll be here in ten minutes."

"Whatever you do, don't provoke him..."

"Lord Beerus!?" Son Gohan sprang up in delight. It was as if someone had brought him a pillow just when he was ready to sleep.

"That's right. Lord Beerus has awakened from his slumber, and for some reason, he headed straight for Earth." Even King Kai thought Earth's fate had been one twist after another.

"King Kai, thanks for the warning!" Son Gohan said sincerely.

"I just hope Earth can make it through this..." King Kai was still sighing when he suddenly heard Son Gohan excitedly giving orders.

"Everyone, get moving! Hurry, hurry! We need to prepare the most lavish feast!"

That was all Son Gohan had time to say. He sensed Vegeta's ki and vanished with Instant Transmission, reappearing in West City.

Vegeta never joined their little get-togethers.

Son Gohan relayed King Kai's message to him. A cold sweat broke out across Vegeta's face. He knew very well how powerful Beerus was.

"No problem. I'll get Bulma to arrange everything!" Vegeta looked even more anxious than Son Gohan.

Bulma realized how serious the situation was. She brought out Capsule Corp's largest luxury yacht, hired hundreds of chefs, and had them start preparing all kinds of food on board.

The Z Fighters stood aboard the yacht, filled with unease as they waited for Beerus to arrive.

They had never felt ten minutes drag on so long.

"He's here!" Son Gohan sensed an overwhelming presence.

A dazzling pillar of pale light plummeted onto the yacht. When it faded, Beerus and Whis stood revealed.

"It seems you knew I was coming here," Beerus said evenly, though his words carried an oppressive weight.

"North Kai told them." Whis glanced at the staff in his hand.

"Blabbermouth."

Beerus looked up at the sky. Far away on King Kai's Planet, King Kai was drenched in sweat. He was so frightened that he fell onto his backside.

"Does anyone know about the Super Saiyan God?" Beerus had held a position of authority for so long that every word he spoke carried unquestionable weight.

Everyone else shook their heads in confusion. Only Son Gohan, Son Goku, Vegeta, and Broly looked as if they understood.

"Lord Beerus, I can become a Super Saiyan God." Son Gohan smiled and stepped forward.

This fight was unavoidable, and Son Gohan wanted to find out how strong he'd become. It had been a long time since he'd fought at full strength.

Boom!

Scarlet divine flames burst from his body. His pure divine aura spread like a tide, stirring up gusts of wind and raising huge waves across the sea.

Son Gohan stood perfectly still, every strand of his hair crimson and even his irises red.

"Is this what a Super Saiyan God looks like? Why can't I sense Gohan's ki?" Krillin asked in astonishment.

"Mortals can't sense the aura emitted by a god," Whis said elegantly.

"Then let's begin. Show me what you can do." Beerus was pleased. He hadn't expected to find the one he was looking for so easily.

"Um... could you count me in too? I'd really like to fight Lord Beerus." Son Goku could barely contain himself.

"You can become a Super Saiyan God too?" Beerus looked puzzled. In his dream, he had seen only one warrior this powerful.

"That's right, though I'm not as good at it as Gohan."

Boom!

Scarlet divine flames burst from Son Goku's body. Layers of light rippled through them, illuminating the surrounding sea. Even the air trembled faintly as divine energy flooded in every direction.

"Hmph, they're stealing all the spotlight!" Vegeta glanced sideways, feeling disgruntled.

A year ago, with Son Gohan leading the way, he had joined Son Goku, Son Goten, Vegeta, Trunks, and Broly at the Lookout to test out the Super Saiyan God transformation.

To become a Super Saiyan God, five Saiyans with righteous hearts had to hold hands and channel their willpower into another Saiyan. That would allow the recipient to transform.

In the end, only Son Gohan and Son Goku had succeeded. Vegeta's power had been a little too low, and they hadn't even dared let Broly try.

"Not bad. This trip wasn't a waste after all." Beerus's gaze grew a little more serious.

"You two come at me together."