Uchiha Hikaru did not go after Vegeta. He did not care about letting the big fish off the hook.
It was enough to have Nappa held back for now.
This would let Vegeta see the difference between having a master and not having one. Besides, no matter how strong Vegeta became, given his personality, he would always come back.
"Indeed, I know you are a descendant of Saiyan nobility. Now that Raditz is dead, you must also know that aside from the Frieza Clan, only you Saiyans remain a powerful warrior race in the universe. As long as you agree to serve me well, I will grant you a status beyond anything you can imagine!"
"Status?"
Nappa had never expected Uchiha Hikaru to stop him just to make him work for him.
To Nappa, serving Frieza or serving someone else made little difference. It would merely mean changing bosses.
However, the shadow Frieza had cast over him made him somewhat afraid to betray him.
Naturally, Uchiha Hikaru had already guessed this.
"Nappa, how about we make a bet?"
"Nani?"
"If I kill Frieza, then you and Vegeta will swear loyalty to me."
Nappa was not stupid. Since Uchiha Hikaru dared make such a decision, he had nothing more to say and agreed.
Yet there was still one question in his heart.
"Uh... may I ask something? Frieza made us serve him so we could help him conquer planets. What is your purpose?"
"Hehe... it's very simple. I want you and Vegeta to keep searching the universe for powerful fighters. You will not need to do anything cruel or evil; just find strong people for me!"
"Find strong people?"
"That's right! Find powerful people. My goal is simple: either they beat me to death, or I beat them to death!"
"Pfft..."