"You mean transforming into Super Saiyan 4 requires a tail?" Son Goku asked.
"Exactly. You catch on fast. Starting with Super Saiyan 4, a Saiyan's bloodline begins to evolve.
"So to become a Super Saiyan 4, you first have to transform into a Great Ape, then into a Super Saiyan ape, also known as a Golden Great Ape.
"Then you compress the Golden Great Ape's energy and shrink your body down to normal human size. That's Super Saiyan 4," Scumbag Kakarot said.
"I see! Kakarot, you low-class warrior, you lose your senses when you become a Great Ape, but I don't! Hahaha! This time, I'll become a Super Saiyan 4 before you! Hahaha!" Vegeta laughed.
He raised a hand and created an Artificial Moon.
Looking up at it, his body rapidly expanded, and in the blink of an eye, he transformed into a Great Ape.
Then he roared, golden flames erupting around him as he transformed into a Golden Great Ape.
"Aaaaaah!"
Golden Great Ape Vegeta began compressing the energy inside him. Golden light enveloped his body, so dazzling that the others could not keep their eyes open.
A moment later, the golden light faded, revealing Vegeta before them-a muscular, red-furred monkey with black hair, golden pupils, red rims around his eyes, and leather pants.
Trunks exclaimed at the sight, "So this is Super Saiyan 4? Forget how strong it is for a second-that look is insanely cool!"
Son Gohan nodded in agreement.
"So this is Super Saiyan 4," Son Goku said. "It really does awaken the Saiyan bloodline. I feel like even the very level of your existence has risen."
"That's right," Vegeta said. "This feels absolutely incredible. I feel like I could finish my Super Saiyan 3 self in an instant."
"Obviously. Super Saiyan 4 and Super Saiyan