"Special Beam Cannon!!!"
Son Gohan roared, and a thick beam of energy entwined with purple and gold thundered toward Cooler.
But by then, the energy pouring from Cooler had grown so dense that the air around him turned hazy and distorted.
The Special Beam Cannon seemed to strike an invisible wall, its speed suddenly dropping by a third.
Just then, a dazzling golden light shot skyward, piercing heaven and earth.
Son Gohan's purple-and-gold Special Beam Cannon was actually knocked aside by the fierce shock wave, thrown off target and sent hurtling into the distance.
Everyone watching was stunned by the powerful surge rolling off Cooler.
Piccolo's jaw dropped wide enough to fit an entire egg. "Wh-what is this terrifying Ki? Cooler's energy has increased again! His Ki is warping the space around him."
"What powerful Ki!" Goku and Vegeta clenched their fists, their bodies trembling slightly.
Of course, it wasn't fear.
It was the excitement of encountering someone strong.
Even when they were outmatched, pure-blooded Saiyans had that same indomitable, battle-hungry nature.
Their veins always ran hot with courage.
"Uncle Goku, eat this Senzu Bean. At this rate, Gohan is probably going to need our help..." Trunks frowned, taking out his only Senzu Bean and handing it to Goku.
Just then, however, Kibito and the Supreme Kai flew over.
"Let me heal Goku," Kibito said, placing his healing technique on Goku.
Goku instantly returned to peak condition.
Trunks quietly put the Senzu Bean away.
They had thought the Supreme Kai and Kibito had fled back to the Sacred World of the Kai.
Son Gohan's brow furrowed deeply.
He hurled one Energy Blast after another from both hands at Cooler, who was radiating brilliant light.
But his seemingly terrifying energy vanished like stones sinking into the sea, failing to truly