Part 11, Chapter 5: Saiyan Strength

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...Uhh...

...! Kale?! Are you awake?!

Cab...ba?

Thank goodness...! I didn't know if you would wake up after the ice melted!!

Ice...?

Ice! That's right! Caulifla was frozen!! Where is she?! Is she okay?!

Well...you see...

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Kale, I need you to calm down and listen to me. Caulifla's...

It can't be! She's been kidnapped?!

I'm sorry. If only I were stronger...

Don't blame yourself!

It's all my fault... If I hadn't gotten in the way, Caulifla would still be with us...!

*sniff* *sniff*

Kale...

(I... I don't know what to say...)

(That dragon had me totally outclassed...!)

(Master...I'm sorry...!)

...Hrm... Broly...

...Broly, huh...

What's wrong, Shallot? I don't know much about Saiyan naming conventions, but is Broly a weird name or something?

No, that's not it...

(Broly... Can't shake the feeling I've heard that name before... But where...?)

So, you said you're gonna help me find him, right? I guess leaving that town was a good first step, but what's next?

Right, might as well get started!

HEEEEEY!!! BROOOOLYYYYYY!

Whuh...?!

YOU AROUND?! YOOOOOOO!!

Uhhhh...

Welp! Looks like he's not here!

Wait...waitwaitwait! You don't really expect to find him like that, do you?!

Why not? I've already found a couple people we've been looking for like this!

What...really?

Really...

Oookay! Let's head over that way and try again.

There's a Saiyan! Over there!

?!

Not the sharpest tool in the shed, are you? Shouting like that out in the open, it's like you were begging us to come find you!

So, before we kill ya, tell us where your other friends are!

Who the hell're you guys? What other friends?

Oh, playing dumb, eh? Well, nothing gets past the Frieza Force's intelligence network!

We know for a fact that there's a bunch of you Saiyan monkeys around here!

...?! What'd you say?!

The Saiyan hunt is on!! And you're gonna be our first kill!!

GAAAH!!

"Saiyan hunt"? What the hell was that guy on about?

He also said there are Saiyans nearby, right?!

Which means... One of them might be Broly!

At any rate, something rotten is happening...

W-Was that an explosion?!

It came from over there! Let's check it out!!

Guh...!

Helluva way to greet someone, attacking them out of nowhere.

This guy's...really strong...!!

We need reinforcements...! We gotta join up with another unit and...

That's not happening!!

Nyaaah!!

Tch... Reinforcements, huh. Must be a bunch of them.

I was wondering who was dishing out beatdowns here...

And turns out it was you, Bardock!

Shallot...?

Yo! Been a while.

Hm...? So this is the guy those Frieza goons meant?

Dang, I was hoping it was Broly...

And who's this? You're with someone different every time I see you.

Found 'em!

How dare you do that to our comrades! Time to suffer the consequences!!

Whoa!! Where'd they all come from?!

What the heck is going on here...? Why are there so many Frieza Force soldiers?

Something about a "Saiyan hunt"! I dunno why, but they're after Saiyans in this area...!

!! They're what?

Heh heh... That's right, punk.

Saiyans have just the type of energy we're looking for!!

So that's it...! It's not Saiyans they're after, it's our energy!

Hmph! I don't care what their deal is!! These dolts are going down!!

Tch! I know this smell. There's Frieza Force soldiers crawling all over this place.

I don't like this one bit...

What do you mean? They're all small fry. We can knock guys like that around all day without breaking a sweat.

You idiot! You really are clueless, aren't you?

With an invasion force this big, they wouldn't just send the runts without some of the top brass in tow.

Meaning some of them might be nearby!

...!

Our base is a little ways away from here...

That's where Tora, Fasha, Shugesh, and Borgos are standing by!

What...?! They're here too?

At this rate, it's only a matter of time before they find the base...! I gotta regroup with them!

I need you to deal with any enemies you find around here. I'm sure you don't want them running around doing as they please either!

H-Hey, Bardock! Wait!!

Wow, he just up and left!

*sigh* Yeah, but he's right. We can't just let those guys run wild!

(Damn... I got a bad feeling about this...!)

(I gotta get back there now!!)

Hey, slow down! What's your hurry?

You got somewhere to be? Heh heh heh...

...! Tch! I don't have time for you! Outta my way!!

Hya ha ha! You seem flustered. Are you that worried about your friends over there?

Wha...?!

If only you were a liiiittle bit faster. Your little base is wasted and soon your friends will be too!

Thanks to Dodoria!

...!!!

Oh, don't worry. You'll be going to the afterlife right along with them!!

You... Bastards!!!

Uwaaaah!!

Dammit, there's no end to 'em!

Stand your ground!! With our numbers, we have the advantage...!

We've conquered entire planets before! These worms are nothing compared to that!

Wuh?!

Tora's right!!

TAKE THIS!!

Ahhhhh!!

Gyaaaah?!

Hmph! These guys are nothing!

You're a pretty lively bunch, aren't you?

Looks like these monkeys are actually worth killing...! Heh heh heh!

So, the head honcho's here...!

Dodoria...! Time to get some payback for using us as your little gophers in this era!!

Hm? Who the hell're you?! You can't expect me to remember each and every one of your ugly mugs!

This guy must be a different Dodoria...

Geez, how many Dodorias do we have to deal with in this era...?

Hey, Dodoria. Why are you after us in the first place?

We Saiyans were also members of the Frieza Force back in our time, after all.

...Pfft!

Bahahaha! Saiyans? Members of the glorious Frieza Force? Oh, that is just too good!

What...?

You don't even know how you met your end in your original timeline, huh? I almost pity you.

Here's a little something to take with you to your grave...

When Frieza decided he was done with you Saiyan monkeys, he blew up your planet and wiped you all out!!

He... What?!

What're you talking about?!

In other words, Saiyans aren't in the Frieza Force. Or anywhere else, for that matter!

You two! Time to get to work!!

Yes, sir!!

Haa... haa...

Taking out my troops... You Saiyans are tenacious, I'll give you that.

We've... We've fought our way this far since we came to this era!

Yeah! Don't underestimate the strength of the Saiyan race!!

Heh! Stupid monkeys... You manage to beat a couple of weaklings...

...and you start getting all cocky!!

Dahhh?!

Guh?!

Borgos?! Shugesh?!

Damn...! You lot are a real waste of my time!

Playtime's over!! I'm killing all of you at once!

!!

You're the one...

...who's gonna die!!

Wha?!

Gaaahhhh!!

Haa...haa...

Bardock...!

Looks like... I'm not too late this time.

"This time"? Hey... What do you mean by that?

Forget it...! Are you guys all okay...?

Huh? What're you on about? You can barely breathe and you're worried about us...?

It's not like you to be this considerate... You didn't think we were gonna die, did you?

Uh...well...

...Yeah. I did...

Heh...you're right... Blabbering nonsense like this isn't like me...

...

...Heh...heh heh...

Stubborn bastard...!

Don't get so full of yourself... Taking me down with that cheap shot...!

It's over now... I contacted the home base! Lord Frieza himself is on his way...!

?! What?!

Frieza...?!

You're gonna get it now...!

Struggle all you like... At the end of the day, you're all gonna die! Gya ha ha ha!!

Damn...!

Die, Dodoria!!

Gyaaahhh?!

Frieza...

Geh?!

...There! That should be the last of 'em...

Is...is it over?

Seems to be! Meaning you guys should head after Bardock!

Yeah! I just hope he's okay...

!!!

Shallot...? What's wrong?

I know this smell...! It's him!

Huh?!

That bastard Frieza is on his way! And that's not all... It's the one who can change into that golden form!

Wha?!

(He's heading straight for... ...Wait, he's not coming here... ...Seems like he's heading for...)

This isn't good...!

Cheelai! Sorry, but I'm gonna have to leave you here! Find somewhere safe nearby to hide and wait for me!

H-Huh...?!

Frieza's heading straight for Bardock! I gotta hurry!

Frieza... I can't believe it. This isn't good. What should we do...?

He...heh heh! What else?! If we r-run away, we'd be throwing away our Saiyan honor...r-right?

Sounding a little scared there, Shugesh.

S-Shut up!

Although... There is the option of...ya know... running...

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Hey, Bardock. Just wanna bounce something off you. While we were fighting Dodoria...

You don't even know how you met your end in your original timeline, huh? I almost pity you.

When Frieza decided he was done with you Saiyan monkeys, he blew up your planet and wiped you all out!!

It seems that Dodoria was from an era further in the future than ours. So, what he said...

Yeah...! That's probably how it went down...

You don't seem surprised... Did you know about this?

No, I just had a hunch. It's not like I actually saw what happened anyway...

Ha ha... You just gave yourself away. You're from further in the future than we are, aren't you?

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...I see...

(That explains why he was so panicked and out of breath when he got here...)

(I think I'm starting to get the picture...! That ratty bandana around your head... I think I know where it came from...!)

Now I get it...

Frieza betrayed us Saiyans...

Meaning there's only one thing for us to do! Right, guys?

Exactly! There's no two ways about it.

Ha... Guess not...

Yeah! T-That's how I felt from the get-go! Gahaha!

Bardock...! Let's show that slimeball Frieza what we're made of!

Show him what Saiyan strength really looks like!!

You guys...

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Yeah! Let's do it!!

Heeeey!! You guys okay?!

Huh?!

Oh. It's you.

You scared the hell outta me! I thought that damn Frieza was already here!!

Wait, you all know that Frieza's on his way here?! Then why aren't you...?

"Why aren't you running?" Yeah, we rejected that idea. It's not up for debate.

Wha?! Hold on! Are you planning on taking him on?! Don't you understand how much stronger he is?!

Are you really asking us that?

Of course we know!

Then...what... Why?!

Damn! There's no time to argue. It's already too late...!

Well now. What have we here?

I wasn't expecting to see you here, young Shallot.

And here he is! Frieza...

I, Is that Frieza...?! He doesn't look anything like the Frieza I know.

Frieza's species is able to transform. I didn't know that before coming to this era either...

So what? Doesn't change what we gotta do!

Yeah...! Nothing left to do but fight! Time for some payback!

Hmph. Payback...

Hey! Frieza!! Get ready cause here I...!

Ha!!

Gu...?!

...!

Bar...dock...?!

Looks like even with all your strength, one good sucker punch is enough to take you down. Good to know...

What...'re...you...doing...?

You're not the only one with a bone to pick with Frieza. Besides, our beef with him goes further back than yours... Back to our timeline!

?!

Some brat from a different era's got nothing to do with this!!

So just stay there and sleep.

You...you're...gonna...die...

Maybe...!

Ngh... D...Don't...

Now what in the world was that about...?

Don't you get it? You're gonna die, by our hands!!

We're gonna tear you apart limb from limb for everything you've done to us and our people!!

I see... Revenge, in other words? How utterly absurd.

What was that?!

Not only is your reasoning preposterous, removing Shallot from your little rebellion was perhaps the worst decision you could have made.

Heh...! You sure do like to ramble. If you're too scared to fight, just say so!

Go on, say it! Say, "I'm afraid of the big bad Saiyans!"

!!!

There's a spot nearby that's perfect... That's where we'll fight...and win!

With all that's been said, you're not thinking about weaseling your way out of this, are you, Frieza?

Although, if you really are scared, you don't have to force yourself to come along...!

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Hmph...! My word... If nothing else, you monkeys excel at getting on my nerves.

Very well. Before I fight our sleeping Shallot, I suppose I'll use you lot to help me limber up.

Oh man...! Can't believe we just said all that to Frieza's face... No turning back now... Heh heh heh...

None of you are getting cold feet... are you?

No way! I'm glad I got that off my chest!! Never thought I'd see the day where we could finally tell him off...!

Heh... Never know what life's gonna throw your way, eh, Bardock?

Yeah... You said it!

(...Like how I never thought I'd be taking on Frieza with you lot by my side...!!)

So this is where you want your burial ground to be?

Yeah. Only you're the one getting buried!!

I've tolerated your impudence...

...as a special exception! Now it's time I taught you all a lesson about how fearsome I truly am!

You idiot! You're the one who's getting a lesson...

A lesson in our...no... in Saiyan strength!!

Haaaa!!

Hmph!

Wuh?!

Ah?!

We're not done yet!!

Eat this!!

Dear me, all that bravado and this is the best you can do?

I must say...I'm disappointed.

Gyah?!

Ga...?!

In that case...

How about this?!

Not one thing you've thrown at me thus far has been worth dodging.

Nrrg...!!

My, my... Did you really think you stood a chance with such paltry attacks? I simply cannot fathom what you were hoping to accomplish here.

Why would you get yourselves worked into a frenzy over an opponent you have no hope of defeating?

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...Heh, heh... That's a bad habit you got, Frieza...!

Letting your guard down... You fool!!

Don't underestimate a Saiyan!!

Haaaa!!

So, you can still move...

Now!!

Let's rush him!!

Wrooooh!!

Haaaa!!

Raaaah!!

What a shame... Still no need for me to dodge...

Haven't you had enough? I've certainly had my fill of all this pointless flailing about.

Begone from my sight!!

...!!

No you don't!!

Uwaahh!!

(...?! They stopped it...?!)

*wheeze*

Ha...ha ha ha...!!

And what is so amusing?

You're about to find out!!

(...?! There's one missing...!)

Time for YOU to begone!

What the...?!

Friieeezaaa!!

?!

...Heh...

What happened? I thought you said you didn't need to dodge?!

Filthy primates...!

Are you satisfied now? You forced me to evade one of your attacks.

If that's all it takes to make you feel like you've won...

...then you truly have the naivety of a child!

Gu...ah?!

Ga...

What...happened...?

?! Fasha! Shugesh! Borgos...!

I couldn't see it...! Is that Frieza's true power...?!

...You must be joking?

?!

In fact, I am capable of one more transformation. In other words, I'm not even close to my true power.

Wha...?!

I will admit, though I have been treating you as playthings, you two have exceeded my expectations.

Playthings...?!

Yes, playthings. Perhaps I should offer a reward as a gesture of goodwill...

Don't mock us!! We're not here to mess around...!

Repledge your allegiance to me, here and now!

?!

Do so, and I shall allow you and your fallen comrades to live.

What did you say...?!

You all may still prove yourselves useful. It would be a shame to dispose of you.

...

I'll even sweeten the pot by offering you any planet you desire.

Use it to rebuild your civilization anew. Not a bad offer, is it?

Your race may yet avoid extinction.

...

If you want to do what's best for your people, leave the past behind and join forces with me once more.

...Heh... Well, Tora? You heard him. What do you think?

Well... When you put it like that...

Of course...

...we refuse! You tyrannical maniac!!

Ohh?

You really don't get it, Frieza. "Leave the past behind"?

We're not leaving anything behind!

...

As long as you're still living, sitting on your high horse, we'll never stop fighting!!

We'd rather die than live under your rule for even one second!!

Oh ho ho ho...! I thought as much.

And that's what makes you such amusing playthings...

You exterminated our race...!! Like you were throwing out the trash!

Well, this time we're gonna exterminate you!

Your arrogance...

And your fate!

All that ends now!!

Hmph...

...

(Ow! I feel dizzy...! What the heck happened?!)

(That's right... Bardock blindsided me...)

Some brat from a different era's got nothing to do with this!!

!!!

Bardock!! And the others! What happened to 'em?!

...

Wha?!

Oh? Finally awake from your beauty sleep, Shallot?

However, I'm afraid you're too late.

*cough* *sputter*

You...filthy...bastard...

This fight has reached its inevitable conclusion.

Bardock!! Tora!!

If only you had awoken sooner... You could have witnessed their downfall yourself.

The expression on their faces as they realized their pointless resistance was all for naught was truly exquisite! Ho ho ho!

F-Friezaaa!! How dare you!!

S...

Stand back, Shallot...!

Bardock?!

I...can still...

Oh my, how pitiful you Saiyans are. Always fighting these hopeless battles...

You don't...get to... ...talk about Saiyans...!

Bardock! Stay down! You're too injured!

Shut up...!

I already...told you... Some brat...from a different era's got nothing to do with this...!!

!!

Ho ho ho...! You still intend to refuse Shallot's help? How very idiotic of you.

Doesn't matter...what you say... I will...

Frieza's right! You're being an idiot!!

What...?!

Do my ears deceive me? It would seem that young Shallot and I agree on something? How very peculiar...

I've got nothing to do with this?! Don't you dare cast me aside!!

You and I are both Saiyans!! No matter what era!!

!!

Bardock...I don't know what happened between you and Frieza. But...!

What I do know is that no Saiyan can allow this monster to go around doing whatever he wants!

...

So that's wh...

Heh...! Alright already, I get it...

I don't have the energy... ...to listen to you anymore...

So...suit yourself.

Are you two quite finished with your little farce?

...

You've wasted enough of my time. So after all that prideful stubbornness, you'll be fighting in this one's place, Shallot?

Like hell! We're fighting together. Bardock and the others...their pride and I are gonna take you down!

Take me down...with pride? Whatever do you mean?

Someone like you would never understand. And that makes you an even bigger idiot than Bardock!

Even when facing death, Saiyans will always fight for what they believe in.

Bardock and his friends' pride will never fade, even if they die! So I'm gonna use that to fight you!

You're not gonna win against us!!

Ha ha ha...! I was foolish for asking...

Trying to understand a Saiyan's logic is akin to staring at the sun.

I grow weary of this prattle.

Let's get this started, shall we!

Get ready, Frieza!! Here I come!!!

Haa...haa...!!

Hm. It would seem you've grown stronger since our last encounter.

However, it appears you're at your wit's end. Such a pity.

Nrgh...!!

With your strength, it's hopeless.

You can't possibly beat me!!

Gaaah!!

*yawn*

Ahhh...! I'm so bored...

It's cramped and there's nothing good to eat. I have no idea how this planet's Kami can stand it.

Well, the Kami of Earth is a Namekian. They need only water to sustain themselves.

I had no idea how tiring sitting around and waiting truly is...

Oh no!! This is awful!!

Uwa?! You should know better than to startle a god of destruction!!

But it's really bad! Shallot went to pick a fight with that Golden Frieza!

He what...?

Ohh...!

That is bad... Shallot's not nearly strong enough to defeat Frieza.

Exactly! Please, Beerus! You...You've gotta go save him!

Calm yourself. Shallot may not be strong enough, but he's not a weakling either.

He can hold his own for a little while. There's no rush.

No rush?! What are you taking about?? He needs help NOW, you insensitive brute!!

I said calm down, girl.

It won't be long now.

What won't be long...?

I guess we should be going. And you might as well come too, Bulma.

Me...?! Wha...? Where are we even going??

To the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

He should be coming out any minute now.

...

Giblet?!

Hm. Right on time. I'd expect no less.

You must be exhausted from your training. We'll have to restore your strength first and foremost.

No need. There's no time. I have to go now.

(Wait...does he already know what's going on with Shallot?)

(No, impossible! The Hyperbolic Time Chamber exists on a different plane. He has no way of knowing anything happening outside of it.)

Do you have something to say?

...Are you aware of what's happening?

Of course.

He and I...

We're twins, after all.

Heh... Interesting fellow...

Then I won't say anything further. Go get 'em!

Yeah...!

This time, it's my turn to save him...!