"Frieza, I didn't expect you to be back from the dead too," Goku said.
"Ho ho ho, indeed, Goku. Quite a surprise, isn't it?" Frieza lifted his chin.
Vegeta warned coldly, "Frieza, if you're here to compete, behave yourself. Otherwise, don't blame me for what happens."
"Hmph!" Frieza snorted.
The two prideful fellows seemed to have locked horns.
Krillin, meanwhile, watched with hostility and hatred in his eyes.
After all, Frieza had once blown him to pieces.
It was a trauma that had haunted him his whole life.
Cooler ignored them and asked, "Son Gohan, how do we sign up?"
Trunks stood up and volunteered. "I'll take you there."
"All right." Cooler nodded.
Then Trunks led Cooler and his brother out of the buffet area to have their strength tested.
Notably, Frieza failed to control his strength and smashed the strength-testing machine with a single punch.
As everyone gasped in shock, the staff had no choice but to bring in another strength-testing machine.
The tests were soon over, and Trunks brought Cooler and his brother back to the Buffet Hall.
The brothers seemed uninterested in the food, however. Each merely held a glass of water, taking a sip every so often.
A little while later, a melodious voice came over the speakers, carrying throughout the tournament grounds.
"Contestants and spectators, the Universe Martial Arts Tournament is about to begin."
"Contestants, please proceed to the Waiting Zone. We will use an intelligent computer to draw lots and randomly assign your opponents."
"Spectators, please enter the Spectator Area in an orderly manner!"
"..."
The broadcast went on to announce many details about the tournament and safety precautions.
At that, everyone sprang into action, whether they were staff, contestants, or spectators.
The contestants who had not finished eating wolfed down their remaining food,