Part 1, Chapter 3: Raditz's Revenge

There you are! Insolent brat! This has been a waste of time.

This guy must be in charge of those monsters from before... You can tell by the look on his face.

Hey! Who do you think you are, pushin' around a little kid?!

Who the hell are you? How I deal with this child is none of your concern.

Oh yeah?!

No, you've got it all wrong! He's just my teacher!

This guy?! He sure doesn't look like a teacher to me...

Grr...! So you're in this survival game too?

If I had my way I'd wipe you out right here and now. Unfortunately, we don't have that option. Now get lost right now!

What are you talking about?

("Get lost" again, huh? Is that a greeting on this planet?)

Gwa ha ha ha! I've finally found you! Kakarot's whelp!

Th-That's...! I thought my dad beat him... Why is he here?!

Careful, Gohan... He's a lot stronger than he was before!

L-Look at him! Th-That tail!

Hm? Hey, you! Are you really a Saiyan?!

I-I was right! You're a Saiyan, too!

Heh heh heh! It's my lucky day! Join me! We'll smash them to jelly!

That brat with the Namekian stained the honor of us Saiyans. They allied a traitor and must die!

... You wander in and start blabbering? No thank you! I have no interest in picking on kids!

What? You're awfully softhearted... It seems you're just like Kakarot, a failed Saiyan!

You've chosen your fate, you disgrace! I'll destroy you, the brat, and the Namekian together!

Grr! I hope it wouldn't come to this! Let's settle it here and now!

Heh heh heh... You understand there's no choice. As you should!

You will all now die at my hands!

Pompous idiot! Reflect on your mistake from the grave!

Hmph... Just as I thought. A failed Saiyan coward!

D-Damn it all! What is this? How is he so strong?!

... Grr! Hey, listen up!

You don't want to die here. Distract him for a second! I have a plan that'll work!

What?! And why should I listen to you?

Swallow your pride and do as he says. That guy's power is unimaginable!

Pretty much. Otherwise, I wouldn't dream of teaming up with you!

I'll start slow and work my way up... Show me how long you can hold out!

Hrrrn?!

Yes! He's wide open! Nicely done!

What?! What are you...?! My tail!

W-We did it!

What's all this about?

The tail is a Saiyan's weak point!

Now I see! So this was his plan!

(... R-Rats! This means that my own tail is a weakness!)

Heh! Falling twice for the same trick! I guess you'll never learn!

Okay, do it! Hit him with everything!

... Hmph! Imbecile!

Gah! Wait, did you...?!

Did you think I'd leave a weakness unattended forever? You're the ones who can't learn!

D-Damn...you!

P-Piccolo! Piccoloooo!

No... No...! P-Piccolo!

Great... The plan went belly-up! We're in trouble!

Now... Time for Kakarot's brat... Are you ready? Heh heh heh...

... Eek!

H-Hold it right there! Ignoring me is your last mistake! I'll send you packing!

... Tiresome rubbish!

Begone!

Ungh!

You've caused me enough trouble. I'll end it here!

... Oh... Aaah!

... Kah! This isn't good!

Diiiieee!

Gaaah!

What?! Where did that come from?!

*pant* *pant* ... Y-You got careless! How embarrassing... Heh heh!

P-Piccolo!

D-Don't just stand there! Get out of here, Gohan!

Wh-Why you...! Can't you even die right?!

Agaaaah!

P-Piccolooo!

Gah... Ngh...! Stay...back! I told you...to get out of here... Gohan...!

... Tch... Are you still breathing? Learn when you've been used up!

P-P-Piccolo! Wh-Why sacrifice yourself for me?!

Good question... I guess too much time around you...and your dad turned me soft... It's pathetic.

Piccolo... Piccoloooo!

No more interference, now... This time, your end is here!

... Ngh!

Hmph! Are you sad?

Well, that pales in comparison to the way you insulted me!

... Yes! I believe I shall finish that wretched Namekian first!

...!

H-He just...!

Ha ha ha ha! Savor your powerlessness as you watch your friends die!

... Stop...

?!

Stop...!

Stoooop! Leave Piccolo alone!

Y-You puny brat!

That kid's ki just shot up!

... This is our chance... Gotta act now!

Hey! Shallot, was it? Work with that kid and buy some time!

Y-You have an idea? ... Tch! Fine, if I must!

If it's stupid, I'll make you regret it!

You monsteeeer!

I-Is it over?!

*pant*

Kch! I miscalculated... Your strength always surprises me!

H-He dodged that?! How is that possible?!

Ungh...

... S-Sorry, Piccolo... I don't have...the strength... to run...

No more games! I'll finish you off now!

... Sorry, but that won't happen.

What did you say?!

Preparations are complete! You bought all the time I needed!

Huh?! Where...? Where did they go?!

...! ... Wh-Where did...?!

Grr! I meant to send us to the city, but it looks like I missed. Guess I need more practice.

I-If you could do that, why didn't you do it sooner?!

Are you kidding? We're lucky I could pull off a delicate spell like that at all in a fight!

... And I'm not the type to take risks like that!

*sniff* *sob* Piccolo...

D-Did you...make it? Ngh... Agh...!

... Hm?! That's right...Where did they go?! ... Where are Bulma and Jaco?!

The ones with you? Didn't you notice? They're...

Oh! Look what the cat dragged in!

Gah! This is the worst day ever! Now is not the time!

If you're in the survival game, you have to go! Kee hee hee!

... J-Just try us!

Oh? Are you challenging us? You think you can beat us when you're already torn up?

With some help, yeah.

... Huunh?

J-Jaco!

We'll talk later. First, let's kick some butt!

Ghweheeeh!

Shallot! Thank goodness! You're not hurt, are you?

Bulma! Where were you guys?!

I took the liberty of escorting Bulma to the safety of the city while you fought the Saiyan.

Some friends you are...

Hey, it's not like I asked him to! I didn't want to leave you here alone, Shallot...

Really?

... You aren't angry? After...we ran off without you?

Pft, hah! Don't get the wrong idea! You woulda just gotten in the way, anyhow.

Er, yes! I suppose we would have! Heheh... Let's leave it at that.

Hey... Now I think about it, I think that's the first time you've actually said my name. Heheh!

Sh-Shut up! Don't get used to it, lady! And you either, space-man!

In any case, Piccolo is in bad shape. We should get him out of here quickly.

After that...we should tell Beerus about what happened today. Come with me, everyone.

Are you including me in "everyone"?

Naturally. You're part of these events.

... Great... Well, I'd like to know the whole story myself. I'll give him my account.

*chomp*... Hm? I thought you lot had left the city.

(Has he seriously just been...eating all this time?!... How does he stay so thin?)

There's more of you. What happened?

Attacked by someone you beat in the past? Hey, it happens, right? Why come bother me about it?

B-But Piccolo said that he was a lot stronger than when he fought him with my dad.

Why would that surprise you? Anyone can become stronger, and that Raditz is a Saiyan, right?

A Saiyan's capacity for growth can't be measured. He probably powered up after getting here.

(... And if he's Goku's older brother, his potential is even greater. Maybe I should act now...)

... I'm a Saiyan, too...I'm sure I can become strong enough to defeat him!

Hey! Don't be crazy! Challenging him to a fight would be a death sentence!

Shut up! I'm not gonna just sit back and take it!

Just stay calm! Fleeing from a superior opponent is just sound tactics!

Shallot! You have to get out of there!

...! I won't run!

I can't remember...but my body says to me, "Don't run!" So I won't!

(...! Oh? He's...)

I... I want to fight Mr. Piccolo's enemies, too. I want to get stronger!

... It's just not realistic, you all beating that Saiyan... If he even is a Saiyan.

No matter your potential, there's a limit to how much training you can do on your own.

... B-But...

... But what if they had a master?

... Huh?

A m-master!... A master what, exactly?

... From the basics, then... A master who will help you grow stronger.

Huh? You mean...we'd have to bow our heads and beg for lessons?!

If you don't like it, you're free to keep running from Raditz. Is that what you want? Heh heh...

Grr!

... Are you sure this is wise, lending them aid like this?

... I think I know what this lot can do...especially Shallot.

As you wish... Very well, I shall introduce you to your ideal master.

Perhaps it would be better to stay in the city while Shallot is training, Bulma.

I'll stay behind, too. We can trust Shallot to train.

... Are you sure you couldn't use a bit more polish?

But who would protect you if something happened, Bulma?

R-Right, you have to stay! ... I'm counting on you, Jaco!

Oh, and Shallot... Take this with you!

What is this thing?

A transceiver. You fall into trouble a lot, so I'd feel better if we stayed in touch.

... Hmph. I don't get it, but if it's free, I'll take it.

All right, everyone. Let us be off, shall we?

Oh! ... Wait! Bulma! Hold off on the bodyguard thing! I'll come back stronger than ever!

He remembered all that... ... I guess he's pretty thoughtful.

... I think I'm starting to get Shallot's personality...