"Ugh, this bunch of trash... do they even have brains? With those pathetic moves, how could they possibly defeat the Ginyu Force?"
Vegeta hid behind a rock, sighing in frustration.
He had once been part of Frieza's army.
Naturally, he understood the terrifying power of the Ginyu Force. Apart from Goku and Piccolo, who could hold their own, the others were clearly just completely overestimating themselves.
'But then again, this might work out. Everyone's attention is focused on the fight.'
'That guy must have dropped his guard. Let this prince send you on your way!'
Vegeta turned his gaze toward King Cold, silently calculating in his mind.
He, as always, had immense confidence in his own strength.
As long as he could pull it off, that guy would be dead for sure.
With that thought—
Vegeta moved instantly.
In a flash, he leapt in front of King Cold.
"Ah—dah dah dah!"
Golden light surged in Vegeta's hands.
A barrage of energy blasts rained down on King Cold.
Each golden orb was packed with violent energy.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Explosions echoed nonstop in the air.
Several of King Cold's subordinates were vaporized before they could even scream.
Flames from the blasts swallowed King Cold instantly.
Smoke and dust billowed, obscuring everything inside.
"Yes! I got him!"
Vegeta clenched his fists tightly and stopped attacking, a smug look of disdain flashing in his eyes.
"What the—?!"
Everyone heard the continuous explosions—
And turned their heads.
"Vegeta! So it was you, you traitor!"
Captain Ginyu saw what had happened and roared furiously at Vegeta.
He wanted nothing more than to rush over and tear the traitor apart.
But unfortunately, his opponent was Goku—too powerful for him to afford any distractions.
"Tch, Frieza's father? So what? Dying at the hands of this prince is an honor!"
Vegeta sneered proudly, clearly elated that he had taken down King Cold with his own hands.
"A mere insect dares to launch a sneak attack on this king? You're bold."
A cold voice rang out from within the smoke.
Soon, the smoke cleared, revealing King Cold's towering form once more.
Clearly, the "prince" had failed again.
King Cold looked furious. In all his years, no one had dared to attack him first.
Unforgivable.
"Ugh, this fool. All talk, no results..."
Piccolo shook his head in frustration as he watched the stunned expression on Vegeta's face.
That's Frieza's father we're talking about.
His strength definitely wasn't below Frieza's—probably even stronger.
No way it would be that easy.
"Damn it! A complete miscalculation! He's not even hurt—what the hell!"
Vegeta's eyes showed a flicker of panic.
The muscles in his face twitched slightly.
"If you commit an action, you accept the consequences. Don't you agree?"
King Cold said coldly.
Then, he vanished on the spot.
When he reappeared, he was already in front of Vegeta.
Whoosh!
In the next second, King Cold's tail whipped out like a lash—
Smack!
It struck Vegeta across the face.
"Argh!"
Vegeta screamed, his body flung to the ground.
A long red mark bloomed across his cheek.
Blood spilled from his mouth.
Several teeth were knocked out—he lost all ability to fight in an instant.
"Damn it!"
Goku growled under his breath as he witnessed the scene.
"Ka... me... ha...!"
"Kaioken times three!"
Goku was done playing around—he was ready to give everything he had to finish this battle.
Ginyu was stunned by Goku's sudden power spike.
Before he could react, a sharp pain shot through his chest.
Goku's fist landed directly on his sternum.
Ginyu spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying.
He crashed heavily to the ground—unable to fight any longer.
The warriors from Earth, seeing that Goku had defeated an enemy, were immediately reinvigorated.
To protect their home, they gave it everything they had.
Every skill they knew, they unleashed it all!
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Meanwhile, at Capsule Corp in West City...
Cado was locked in his own intense battle, sweat dripping from his face—a clear sign of how difficult this fight had become.
He, too, had gone all out.
The situation had reached a boiling point.
Cado gritted his teeth, pressing the attack harder and harder, preparing for one final push.
On the other side, Bulma was clearly overwhelmed, retreating step by step.
Out at sea, waves crashed wildly, pounding the shore over and over.
Suddenly, a massive torrent of water surged forth, flooding the land.
Two odd cries rang out at the same time.
Cado halted his attack as the sea gradually calmed.
"Bulma, I have to go. Goku's in some real trouble."
"I'll come back and keep you company later!"
Cado gave her a quick kiss.
Sensing Goku's energy, he used Instant Transmission.
In the blink of an eye, he vanished—off to the next battlefield.
"Hmph!"
"To just leave a girl behind like this!"
Bulma pouted in annoyance.
But she didn't dwell on it—Cado had left in a hurry.
Maybe Goku really was in serious danger.
She was exhausted too—the flush on her cheeks still hadn't faded.
After changing the sheets, she drifted off into sleep.
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Back at the battlefield—
The Ginyu Force was being taken down one by one with Goku's help.
Each member collapsed, defeated.
"Oh? Not bad at all."
King Cold watched them in surprise.
He hadn't expected them to actually defeat the Ginyu Force.
"I suggest you leave now. If you don't, it'll be too late—you'll die for real."
Goku stared at King Cold with a serious expression.
He had used Kaioken earlier and was severely drained.
If he forced himself to fight again, it could cost him his life.
King Cold swept his eyes over the group with disdain.
At the same time, his powerful tail lashed out once more—
Striking the downed Vegeta again.
"Argh!"
Vegeta, battered and broken, howled in agony.
"I'll die? From the likes of you?"
King Cold sneered at them.
Just as he was about to act again—
"Uh, sorry to interrupt..." a voice came from behind.
Cado suddenly appeared behind King Cold, gently tapping his shoulder.
With a calm smile, he continued.
"Because whether you leave or not… you're already dead."