Part 11, Chapter 3: The Heat of Battle!

This is the place...right?

I think so...! According to what Mai told us, you should be at one of the towns now...

But there isn't a single person here!

It's like a ghost town... Can you sense anyone's Ki?

I might be able to get a lock on something if I try flying around a little, but...

...I could really go for a break in the shade somewhere...

Are you serious?! You just got there! You can't be tired out already!

Yeah, but it's SUPER hot in this town!!

It is?! Funny, that area's not exactly known for high temperatures...

All I know is that it's like a freakin' sauna here!!

Well, complaining about it isn't gonna make it any cooler. Just tough it out like you Saiyans always do!

...Dammit! Looks like I drew the short straw with this town.

If I'd known it'd be this hot, I'd have traded destinations with Cabba for sure...

Heeey!!! You...yeah, YOU!!

Woah?! W-Who was that?!

It sounded like a woman's voice?!

Hey, I'm talking to you!! That tail...!! You must be a...Say-on? Or was it Say-in...?

...Saiyan! That was it! You're a Saiyan!!

I am, but...who the hell are you?!

That means you're super strong, right? Boy, am I glad I found you!!

Are you even listening to me?! Tell me your name, at least!

There she is!!

Oh, crap...!!

You coward! There's no way you're making it out of this alive!!

And to think we tried so hard to make you feel welcome as a member of the Frieza Force... Some people can be so ungrateful!!

Did he say...Frieza Force?! You work for that slimeball Frieza?!

I'm a FORMER member! Now that I've ended up in this era, I have no intention of doing Frieza's bidding anymore.

Unlike you braindead losers!

Take that back!!

H-Hold up! I have zero clue what you're all going on about, but you can take your little spat somewhere else!!

Huh? And who are you supposed to be? You working with her, punk?!

You got it all wro...

That's right!! We're partners!!!

What?!

He he he! And let me tell you, you don't stand a chance against him! He's a Saiyan!

Ho ho!! You're gonna regret ever teaming up with that scheming little sow!!

I don't care if you are a Saiyan, you're outnumbered! Crushing you will be like taking candy from a baby!

I-I'm telling you, you got it all wrong!! Why won't anybody in this town listen to me?!

Auuuuuugh!

Geez! Way to waste my time!

Whoa...! You Saiyans really are some fearsome fighters!

I'm still waiting on your name, ya know!

Oh! I guess I totally forgot to introduce myself. I'm Cheelai!

You really saved my bacon! ...I've usually got my own meathead around, but we got separated and...

And then you got chased around by those losers, huh? Pretty rotten luck.

Huh...? Oh! Yeah...that's the gist of it, I guess? Ha ha ha!

Geez, it's pretty hard to get a straight answer outta this girl...

Well, in any case, I can't just leave her here. What if I help her look for her friend during my search?

Hmmm... During your search... You don't suppose her friend is exactly the person we're looking for?

What do you mean?

Mai's rumor was about a hulking Saiyan and a strong-willed woman, right? This girl seems like a perfect fit for the latter.

...? What are you guys going on about?

Hey! You said your name is Cheelai? Is this meathead friend of yours also a Saiyan?

...!? How did you know?!

Wha!? For real?! What's their name? Where are they now?!

There you are!! Yer gonna pay for what you did to the others!!

Uh-oh!!

You gotta be kidding! Where do these chumps keeping coming from?!

I hate to ask, but could you dish out a couple more beatdowns for me, Mister...uhh...?

Shallot!! And once I take these guys down, you and I are gonna have a nice long chat!!

Phew...! That's gotta be the last of 'em.

They sure didn't give up without a fight! Why were they after one poor girl in the first place...?

T-That's a good question...! I wonder what they could have wanted? Ha ha...ha!

Well, they're gone now anyway. So, how about you tell me about this Saiyan buddy of yours.

...

Well...I know you saved me and all, but there's something I gotta ask you first.

...You're also part of this tournament thing, aren't you?

If I tell you about my friend... just what are you gonna do when you meet him?

Huh...? Oh! It ain't like that! I was thinking we'd join forces!

I originally came to this town to find a Saiyan I know, but if I can make another strong ally while I'm here, that'd be awesome!

...Hmmm... And what are you gonna do after joining forces?

We'll fight together, of course! We Saiyans gotta stick together!

...

Why don't you help us with our search too, Cheelai? You must be lonely all by yourself.

No...No way! I'm not gonna tell you anything about him!

...Huh?

I don't want you dragging him into your battles!!

...Huh?

...Look, I wanna thank you for saving me.

But I'm not interested in teaming up. I'm gonna find him before you and get out of here ASAP!

What the...?

Well...I guess she's got her reasons?

How should I know?!

...Dammit! What's her problem?! Now we're back at square one...!

Not to mention fighting out in this heat's got me exhausted!

In that case, you should drink some water. You got a bunch of food and stuff from Mai, right?

Oh, yeah! My throat feels drier than a desert!

...

...Wait...

...?

I-It's gone! My water...! And...all my food! Everything I brought with me just disappeared?!

What?!

Heh, heh, heh... Well, ain't this a sight to see!!

?! Not you guys again...!!

Looks like that girl stole your grub! He he...!

Say what?!

She's a thief! She stole from us too. That's why we were chasing her!

W-w-w-whaaaaat?!

That sneaky little...!

Dammit! If I ever see her again...!! Where did she run off to?!

She's worse than those Frieza goons! Tricking me and stealing my food like that...!!

She can't have gone far. But still, I never would've pegged her for a thief...

All that talk about her Saiyan friend might've been a lie too!

Gimme a break! ...Man, getting angry is just making things feel even hotter...!

...

Wait a second...!

What is it now? You okay?

It's not just me being angry... This town actually IS getting hotter!!

This has gotta be...!

Shallot, are you gonna tell me what's going on?!

It's coming from over there!!

I knew it! This area is even hotter!!

Show yourself!!

Ho ho. To think you'd make your approach so brazenly...

W-What's going on?! Who's that?!

I was under the impression I'd completely suppressed my Ki. I'm surprised you found me so quickly.

I caught your scent!

One whiff of your stench was enough to know that someone strong was lurking nearby!!

How intriguing... The intensity of my body heat should've vaporized any odor I emit...and yet, here you are.

It would seem that you're relying on more than just your nose to sniff out your enemies.

I'd heard you had a highly attuned sense of smell, but this has surpassed all expectations. You truly are enigmatic, Shallot!

How do you know my name?!

Because I was sent here to kill you. And I'm sure you can guess who wants you dead. Fwah ha ha!!

H-He can't be serious?!

Grrr! You're with Zahha!!

Guilty as charged! My name is Nuova Shenron!

And now I shall judge whether you're worthy of facing the magnificence of my full power!

Daaah!!

Urghhh?!

Man, you're scorching hot! Punching you is like punching the sun...!!

Heh heh...! You must be quite the fighter to hit me and get away unscathed...!

Heh...! You done talking yet? I know you're holding back!!

Come at me with all you got! And I'll do the same!!

...

Very well...! I suppose you've proven yourself worthy enough to face me at full strength!!

Haaaaa!!

(His Ki just spiked massively!! ...Is this his true power?!)

And now that I've raised the stakes, it's your turn. It's time to ante up or fold!

I ain't folding!

So, Super Saiyan God, you've come out to play!

You got it! Now I can beat you to a pulp without breaking a sweat, no matter how hot you get!!

Oh, I don't think so... Starting now, you won't be able to lay a finger on me!!

We'll see about that!

You'd best be ready! Here I come!

Yaaaaaahhh!!

Guh! Urgh...!!

D-Dammit...!!

Too slow!!

Argh!!

Try and gather your Ki all you like, but I won't let you!!

(He...He's too fast!! There's no way I can keep up with him...)

Are you sure you have time to stand around and think?

!!

Hyaahh!!

Augh!! Ahhh!!!

Gyaaah!!

He he he... What's wrong? Do you want me to go easy on you?

As if... I'll make you pay for every punch you pull!

Besides, I can't imagine you've ever taken it easy on anyone!

You're clearly the type of guy... who enjoys a real fight!!

Oh... So you can tell?

Heh heh... 'Cause I'm the same way...!!

Is that so? It seems you and I are more alike than I thought...!

I was a fool to offer you mercy! I shall do you the honor of fighting at full strength...and scorch you into oblivion!!

Bring it!!

Haa... haa...

What's with all these explosions I keep hearing? It's sounds like a fight, but...he's the only one I know who makes this much racket!

(There's definitely something going on in this town...!!)

(It keeps getting hotter... It burns just to breathe...!!)

...

But I still have a lot more ground to cover...!

I gotta find him!!

Haaa...! Haaa...!

Hmmm... Struggling to catch your breath I see!

I'm just...getting started!!

You'll never be able to land a hit on me.

Do you not understand that it's impossible for you to beat me?!

You're damn right I haven't!

Cause I don't do "impossible"!!

Huh?!

Ha ha!! You're fast...but not fast enough!!

(I-I don't believe it! How is he able to keep up with my speed?!)

You live up to your reputation, Shallot.

But alas, even if you managed to match my speed for a brief moment...

...you still don't stand a chance of beating me!!

Gwaaahhh!!

Is he dead...?

No, he can't be. There's no way such a warrior's life would be so easily claimed.

Our battle was most invigorating. Out of respect, I shall wipe him from existence with an attack of immeasurable destructive power!!

Haaa...! Haaa...! I-I can't... It's too hot!!

And just when I was almost finished searching this good-for-nothing town...

Ahhh! W-What's going on?!

U-Ughhh...

I-It's you...from before?!

Cheelai?! What're you still doing here?!

Get away from me! It's no good asking for your stuff back. I already ate and drank it all!

I don't care about that. Well, actually I do care!! But you gotta get outta here right now!!

Can't you tell this place ain't safe?! Hurry up and go!!

Are you serious?!

B-But...I still haven't found him...

You're wide open, Shallot!!

?!

It's over!! BURST ATTA!!

Huh?

What?!

(A-A woman?! This whole town is ready to burst into flames... Why on earth is she here?!)

(It's too late! I can't stop my attack!!)

Wrooahhh!!!

Wha?! Aaaahhh?!

Grrr!!

Wrooaahhh!!

?!

Unghhh!! Aaaahh!!!

Wha?!

Curses!!

Ahhh... Arghh!!

You...You saved me?!

I-Impossible! How can you still be alive after taking a direct hit from my most deadly attack?!

Urghhh...

H-Hey...are you alright?!

Aghhh...! D-Do I look...alright...to you?

...

W-Why did you...?!

T-There's no way...I was just gonna...stand there...and watch you...die!

Hmph... Even at the cost of your own life?

Tch!

S-Stop!!

What's this?

...I-I won't let you kill Shallot!!

C-Cheelai...?

I-If you won't leave him alone... Y-You...You'll have to get through me first!!

...

...Such resolve! I like that.

Agh... S-Stop...! He...He'll kill you!!

And if I don't do anything, you're the one who'll get killed! I can't just stand by and watch that happen!!

B...But still...!

Shallot... Let's finish this another time.

...Huh?

W-What?!

I do not kill women nor children.

Besides...this is not how I want our fight to end.

Nuova... You...!

Hmph... I look forward to the next time we face each other, Shallot!

...

Tha...

Thank goodness!!

Hey, you! You should look happier! That was a real close call!

...

Ha ha...

Yeah...I...guess...

Huh? You alright there?! Hey! Wake up!!

...And so...

...and I was... the communicator... like I just explained...

Even though...such a high temperature...working perfectly... This thing is really well made!

...Hmm?

Oh! You're awake!

Y-You...!

Hey, Shallot! Care to explain why that thief is talking to me through your communicator?!

Huh?!

Hey, I heard that!! I was just trying to let you know what happened. Didn't I just explain that to you?

Anyway...Shallot, was it? I treated your wounds as best I could earlier, so you should try to get some rest!

Huh...? You did?!

Hmm? Why do you look so shocked? You're, like, my savior! It's the least I could do.

Your savior?!

Who's this kind-hearted woman and what did she do with the evil thief we met before?!

You got it wrong, I'm not evil! Just because I stole a few things... I mean, I know I shouldn't have, but...

...

Well, I have to admit I was also a bit suspicious of you guys, so I can't really blame you.

What do you mean?

You know that Saiyan I'm looking for? He's real strong, just like you... And he also happens to be a bit naive.

So, if you found him before I did...

I was worried that you'd manipulate him into fighting for you in the tournament...

And that's why I turned you down when you asked me to join you!

I see, so that's what happened.

You really thought I'd do something awful like that?! You couldn't be more wrong!

In fact, it's the opposite! We're actually looking for allies so we can stop the tournament!

Stop the tournament?! And how are you planning to do that...?

I had no idea that was the real purpose of the tournament...! This is terrible!

That's why we need to gather lots of strong warriors as soon as we can, or else we'll be in big trouble!

Now that we're all on the same page, I'll ask again. Do you wanna look for your Saiyan friend together?

Huh?!

Sheesh... Sometimes you just get straight to the point, huh?

Are you sure? I mean, I did steal your food and stuff earlier...

It's alright! It'd help a whole lot if he could lend us a hand!

I suppose you did treat Shallot's wounds earlier, so I guess we can trust you.

Plus, since you know what he looks like, it's going to be way easier for us to find your friend if you come along!

R-Right! In that case, I'm in!

But watch it! Next time you steal my food or do anything weird, I won't be letting you off the hook so easy!

I won't do that again! Man, talk about a bad reputation!

But I do have to say, I owe you one. Thanks for the assist back there!

By the way, I don't think I ever asked you what your friend's name was...

Oh, yeah. His name...

...is Broly!