Part 12, Chapter 2: Rematch! The Warrior of the Sun

Hmmm... It's been ages since we left Kami's Lookout, but we still haven't found a thing.

You said it was a hole in space-time? There must be some means to opening it...

Bulma said Frieza's been using it to come and go as he pleases.

Yeah...! Which means he's most likely on Zahha's side...

And I bet that anyone who's allied with Zahha should know how to open that portal.

An astute observation.

Nice one, Gohan!!

Shall we set our sights on Zahha's accomplices then?

Yeah, let's do that!

I agree! Let's head out!

No one we've fought so far seems to be in on Zahha's grand plan. They're all just participants in this tournament of his.

We'll never find them at this rate... If only we could sense Ki...

We've still got a lot of ground to cover. At this point, it's just a numbers game...

Besides, I have little doubt that Gohan's theory is correct.

Zahha has the Omnificence Crystal after all.

Exactly. If it really does have the same power as the Super Dragon Balls, then there's no limit to what he can do.

...Hmmmmmm...

...? What's wrong, Dad?

It's nothing... Something just isn't sitting right with me about this whole Zahha thing...

It's like there's something we're not seeing...

N-No...! P-Please! Spare me...!!

Hmph... Weren't you the one who decided to ambush me in the first place?

U-Ugh...

And if you're going to beg for your life, I expect a much more convincing performance than that.

Or did you really think I wouldn't notice your little friends hiding just out of sight?

...!! Dammit!! Alright! Now!!

Hahaha! I'm not above fighting dirty to win this tournament! Now die!!

Pathetic!

Haa!!

Arrrghh?!

Worthless scum. That was a pitiful excuse for a fight.

For goodness' sake. What exactly were you hoping for?

Brother...!!

Nuova... I heard you haven't been collecting very much energy.

It's because you're too picky. You know that, right?

Just kill anything that moves. It's more fun that way, too.

I'm not interested in your tasteless methods.

Ha! Tasteless? You'd prefer I waste my time searching for a worthy fighter to have some grand duel with?

Grrr...!!

Honestly, I'm almost too ashamed to call you my brother!

You're all talk, and it's really getting under my skin.

All talk, huh...? Why don't you try me and see for yourself?

Ohhhh...! Do you really think you can take me on?

Hmph... Energy and worthy opponents... Such meaningless fascinations...

...! Syn...!

Tch...

Do not forget that we only allied with Zahha because our interests happen to align for the time being.

We Shadow Dragons exist for one reason and one reason alone: to destroy.

...

Which is why...

...an arrogant fool who doesn't appreciate his true purpose is an eyesore...! Do I make myself clear, Nuova?

...Hmph...!

Hey! Where are you going?! We're not done here!

...

Fools...!

Forget being a Shadow Dragon... I am a warrior...!!

I just need a worthy opponent! ...Like back then...!

Now that the debts have been paid...let's see who leaves this fight standing!

...Ha...!

There must be someone like that in this era. Someone who can grant me a thrilling battle...!

...And I think I know who...

His wounds should be just about healed by now.

Alright! Looks like this place is still in in one piece!

It'll be nice to finally be able to rest for a while.

...

Huh? What is it, Giblet? Something about this place bother you?

No...it's not that.

This might be the first time since I came to this era that I've gone somewhere like this just to rest and grab a meal.

Wait...have you been hunting for food and camping outside this whole time?

Yeah, I guess I have...

W-Wow...! Sounds like your body hasn't had a proper rest in a long time...

Don't worry, we used to hunt all the time while we were training back in our own era. We're used to that kind of lifestyle!

But enough about that! We need food! I'm gonna faint if I don't eat soon!!

Fine, fine, we'll get you some food. But you're gonna help me find Broly after that, okay? He might even be in this city!!

Broly...?

We'd better explain while we're eating. For Shallot's sake.

Yeah, let's go! I'm telling you Giblet, this era's food is amazing! I'm sure you'll love it!!

Man!! I'm stuffed!!

Ah...not bad... Feels nice to take a breather.

I expected as much from Shallot, but Giblet managed to eat an awful lot, too...

I think I'm up to speed on what it is you're after.

Right, we're currently searching for a Saiyan named Broly.

Anyway, that's enough about us. I've got something I've been meaning to ask you.

What have you been doing all this time?

Thanks to Lord Beerus and Whis, I managed to escape from the land of ice when it was destroyed... I've been training ever since.

Training...?

You could've at least dropped by to say "hi" or something. Why did you disappear again?

I...

Well... I'll be frank. I don't really care whether you regret what you did or not.

But if you still have the will to fight, then fight with us.

...

Before I can fight again, there's something I need to do...

Oh?

I must get stronger. Far stronger than I am now...!!

Is that more important than an order from a God of Destruction?

It is.

I need to... In order to fight by his side...!

...

Heh, heh, heh... You didn't even hesitate one bit. I like your moxie!

In other words, you wish to fight by your brother's side.

But you want to make yourself stronger first... How self-serving.

Alright, Giblet. If it'll help your ego, I'll show you the best training spot on this planet.

I think I more or less understand how this Hyperbolic Time Chamber works, but I have one more thing I'd like to ask.

And what might that be?

How much time did Shallot spend in that room?

Hm? Why do you wish to know that?

...

If I don't train under the same circumstances as him, it wouldn't be fair.

It doesn't matter...

What?! Doesn't matter?? It DOES matter!!

We've got more important matters on our hands, or haven't you noticed?

Huh?

You're letting your guard down. Someone's heading here... And they're no ordinary fighter...

...!

Wait...for real? Who is it?!

He's back! We need to move!!

...

So you've come...

...Shallot!

I knew it was you...! Nuova!

Not him again! He's just standing there and it already hurts to breathe...!

I'd ask you why you're here, but if you've come all this way to see me, that can only mean one thing.

Glad we're on the same page! I'm here to settle the score between us!!

So that's it. These two have some unfinished business.

You there. You're Giblet, are you not? Shallot's twin brother...

If you want to make this fight two against one, you can rest assured I won't cry foul.

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Yeah, right! You and I are gonna settle this, just the two of us!

Wha?! But why??

Giblet! If you try to butt in, I'll kick that butt right off of you!

Hmph... You just better make sure not to embarrass yourself.

You don't gotta worry about that!!

Alright, Nuova! Bring it!!

Very well! But don't expect me to hold back. I'm already warmed up!!

Gaaaah!!

Wroooooh!!!

Well, now... You're even better than before.

Heh! This isn't our first fight!! Your speed isn't gonna catch me off guard like last time!

Ha ha ha...

Are you sure about that?

Yeah, lemme show you!!

Nrr...

Haaah!!

?!

There! How'dya like that?! When I'm going all out, even your attacks can't hit me.

Not bad... It seems that you're able to match my speed.

At least for now!

Uoohhh!!

Nrg...!

(?! Did he dodge it...?!)

Now!!

Gaaahhh?!

Fah hah hah! What's the matter? If you really are as fast as I am, avoiding an attack like that should be no problem.

Guh...!! Damn!!

I thought as much... You're not able to match my speed for very long, are you?

Just like before... You can only match me for a moment.

And only a moment! I'm right, aren't I?

(...Argh...! I hate to admit it, but he's right. I can only keep up with him for so long...)

Why don't we test just how long you can maintain that speed?!

(Grr... Focus! If I don't follow his moves exactly, I'm toast!!)

...

Wait...

Wrooooh!!

Nrg...!

I'm not done yet!!

Grr...!

Haah...haah...!!

You're still able to fight back... I admire your tenacity.

However, your offense isn't as persistent as it was before. You're almost at the end of your rope.

At this rate, victory will soon be mine!

Dammit!

...

I can't bear to watch this.

Hey, Shallot!

?! What??

He's right, you know. You're gonna lose at this rate.

And what are you planning to do? Care to join us after all?

No, I won't.

You seem to be misunderstanding. I'm not saying that he doesn't have a chance.

What's that?

Shallot, have you forgotten what we did back in our own era?

Huh...? What're you talking about all of a sudden?

What were each of us good at? What did we always make sure to remember while we trained?

While we trained...

*pant* *pant* Hmph! Looks like I win again, Shallot!

Tch. You're even faster than before! If only I was that fast...

...

You've got...

!!!

So, what're you gonna do?

Heh! I'm finishing things with Nuova right here, right now, that's what!

The only way I know how!!

Hmph...

Allllll right! Back to basics! Here I come, Nuova!!

Very well! Now show me what you're truly made of!!

Wrooooh!!

Ngh?!

!!

Gotcha!!

Ngaah?!

(What is he...?! He's exchanging blows with me without defending himself?!)

Heh, heh, heh...! This is definitely more my style!

I've never been one for speed...!

Tch. You're even faster than before! If only I were that fast...

...

You've got that crazy strength of yours, don't you? I don't have that... Your strength is where you excel!

I'm all about strength! Digging my heels in and bashing my opponents with all my might!!

And you plan to bet your life on that brutish style of yours?

How reckless... Don't think that you'll walk away from this fight unscathed!

Doesn't matter, so long as I make sure that you're in even worse shape than me!!

Now it's my turn! Let's see which of us bites it first!!

Daaaah!!

Gu?!

Wrooooh!!

Gah?!

(I might be in trouble here...! If I avoid close-quarters combat, put some distance between us, and start using Ki blasts...)

Haah...! Haah...!! What's wrong? You ready to give up?!

Ha ha...!

No...that would be tasteless...

So be it! We'll do things your way!!

Wha...?!

I am a warrior!!

And I would be remiss not to acknowledge your resolve!

I'll fight you on your terms! We'll attack each other head on!!

...!

This is what a battle should be!! The time has come for us to settle this match, Shallot!!

Ahhhh!!

Haaaaah!!

Are they for real?! They're just gonna wail on each other?!

Shouldn't we stop this??

Don't be stupid. That's the way it should be.

A, Are you out of your mind?! That literally makes no sense!!

Ha ha...! Gotta say, this is pretty fun, Nuova!

Agreed! I would not have guessed you possessed this level of strength!!

But I will not yield! I'll be the one to claim victory!!

Cut the crap! When it comes to strength...

I will never EVER lose!!

Wroooooh!! Shallot!!!

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...

Heh...

...Ha ha ha...

Well done.

I did it... I won!!

Indeed. I admit defeat. That was a splendid fight!

...

Nuova... You would have won if Giblet hadn't given me that pep talk.

...Is that so...

I should express my gratitude to him as well...

After all, he could have caught me off guard at any moment during our battle and taken me out.

No way! My brother ain't no cheat! So there's no need to thank him for doing what's natural!

Doing what's natural...

(The total opposite of my own brother... Heh... I'm actually envious...)

You make a good pair, you two.

Even in this era, I was granted such a thrilling battle... Now finish me!!

Nah... We'll finish this match another time!

?!

I just remembered, I owe you one.

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

I've paid back my debt. Let's do this again sometime and see who leaves standing!!

!!

Now that the debts have been paid...let's see who leaves this fight standing!

Hah...!

You truly are naive...!

You're one to talk!

If you had fought me from a distance, I would've been a goner.

My pride would never allow me to employ such a tactic on an opponent with your resolve...

So... Perhaps I am naive after all! Ha ha ha!

You certainly are!!

?!

Look out!!

Wha...?!

Gaaah?!

N...Nuova!!!

Urrg...

Syn!!

Fah hah hah...

Who's that??

I knew it... You haven't changed at all from how you were in our era...!!

Hmph. I just did what I determined needed to be done. The era is inconsequential.

If I see the reputation of the Shadow Dragons being tarnished, I know what I have to do!

What did you say...?!

You're nothing but trash who's only concerned about his precious pride. That's why you threw away your chance at victory!

If you aren't going to take this seriously, then I'll just kill Shallot here and now!!

Don't you dare!! Shallot and I have unfinished busin!!

Silence!!

Gyaaah!!

Wha?!

Now, it's your turn!!

You...

...bastard!!!

Shallot, wait!!

Nrah?!

?! Giblet?!

You need to take a breather.

In the meantime, I'll take care of this monster.

You dare blindside me like that...

You're the one who started this.

And you have no right to complain about being blindsided after what you just did!!

Haa!!

Ugh...

Nice punch there...!

Definitely the kind of punch I'd expect from a wild monkey!

That was just a test.

If that's all it takes to impress you, then you're clearly nothing special.

You sure do like to talk...

If it bothers you so much, why don't you try and make me shut up?

Gladly. I look forward to beating every last smart-aleck remark out of you!

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(Looks like he's raring to go. That suits me just fine.)

(Now I just need to figure out what kind of power this guy has...!)