Part 12, Chapter 3: The Pinnacle of Dragon Power

Hmph!

Guh!!

...Haaa!!

I see.

So that's all you've got.

...

(This one's pretty strong in his own right.)

What happened to all that arrogance from before? Are you done already?

Yeah, I am.

...!

I'm done holding back. It was foolish to think I could gauge your true power while concealing my own.

So I think it's about time that I go all out!!

So be it! Maybe you'll be able to provide me with some entertainment!

Just you wait! I'll wipe that smug face right off!!

(I'm gonna figure out what kind of power this freak's hiding!)

Haaa!!

...!

Better than before... But if this is your full strength...it's laughable... Ha, ha, ha...

Grr...!

(Even this form isn't good enough...)

You talked a big game, and this is all you have to show for it. Such a pity.

...

Hmph...

What's so funny? Are you finally starting to crack now that you've seen how outclassed you are?

No... I'm glad.

It's not often that I get a chance to fight someone with your power!!

Now the real fight can start...

Hyaaaah!!!

Guh!

Shallot?!

Nuova was your ally, wasn't he?! And you just threw him away like yesterday's trash!

I can't let that slide!! You're going down!!

Oh? You can't let it slide? Well if you think you can take me on, by all means!

W-Wait, Shallot! He's too strong to fight by yourself...!

Let's see if you have what it takes to defeat me!!

You best watch yourself, because I'm not holding back!!

Wrooooh!!

Haaa!!

Gah!!

(Nrg... Damn, he's tough...!)

What's wrong? Did you really expect to win just by yelling?

...!

Then again... I guess I'm to blame for expecting more from someone who was on equal footing with Nuova. Hahaha!

!! Why you...!!

Save your breath. I'm tired of looking at you!

Die!!

?!

Giblet?!

He cancelled out my attack... Such pests...

What part of "he's too strong to fight by yourself" didn't you understand?

You need to cool it, Shallot.

Hmph... So you plan to continue fighting against your inevitable demise.

I must say, if this is the Saiyan God transformation that I've heard so much about, it's quite a letdown.

Bastard...! I'll make you eat those words...!!

Hey. Syn Shenron, was it?

You don't think you've already won, do you? That hubris will be your undoing.

What was that?

I've more or less figured out what kind of power you have...

And I'll admit, you are definitely incredible. But you're not unbeatable.

If Shallot and I team up, I think we can take you.

Of all the things you could have said...

The two of you? Beat me? Just the kind of simple-minded thinking I'd expect from you monkeys!

...

We're twin Saiyans.

When we combine our strength and fight together, we're far stronger than you could ever imagine.

If you keep looking down on us, you'll be in for a world of regret.

(What's Giblet up to? He's really going out of his way to tick this guy off...)

Hah hah hah! How intriguing! Now then, show me what you're made of!

That's the plan. I wasn't waiting for your permission.

...

Looks like you've finally calmed down, Shallot.

(...! Now I get it...)

(Giblet was talking trash to give me time to get my head in the game.)

Heh, heh...! My bad, Giblet.

I'm okay now. Let's give 'im hell! You and me!!

Hmph.

Are you just going to stand there talking amongst yourselves, or are you going to fight me?

This guy's really strong, and he's got full confidence in his own abilities, but that's where his weakness lies.

Shallot, I need you to draw his attention, even for just a moment.

You got it!!

Let's go!

Yeah!!

Wroooooh!!

Daaaaah!!!

Hmph. Child's play. How is this any different from before?

Hm?! Where's the other one...?

Over here!

Haa!!

Damn... An afterimage!

You thought one of you could distract me with Ki blasts while the other one attacked. You utterly predictable fools!!

Perhaps, but this time...

You're the fool!!

He's the attacker?!

Wild Cannon!!!

Ha! I blasted that at point-blank range!! It hit him for sure...

...

Oh it certainly did alright, Shallot, but none of it seemed to hurt me.

N...No way... I put everything into that attack...!

Yes, and I'll admit you pulled it off rather well...

...but what you should have realized by now is that you are simply not strong enough to beat me!!

(This is bad... If he can take that without blinking, he's way stronger than I thought!)

Looks like you're finally starting to realize that neither of you have a chance in hell of besting me!

Playtime's over! It's about time I got serious!!

Hmph!!

Argh!!

Urg!!

(His speed is unreal...!)

(Every single one of his attacks is like getting hit by a mountain...!!)

Well? My strength is on a whole other level, wouldn't you agree?

It's the pinnacle of dragon power!!

Raaaaahhh!!

Guh...!

U...Ugh...!

Oh, you can still breathe? You're tough for a couple of insects.

But it's time to squash you both! I'll put you out of your misery.

W-Wait!!

...? Who are you?

...

(Uh...)

(Uh-oh... Am I really doing this?! Again?!)

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

So another bug has come crawling out... Well? Is there something I can help you with?

Huh? Oh, well, ya know...

(Oh, the hell with it! I can't back down now... No time to get scared...!!)

I want you to leave them alone... Shallot's my friend...!

And I can't just stand around when my friend's in trouble!

...Is this a joke? What can an insignificant worm like you do to stop me?

...!!

(He's right... But still...)

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

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

Oh man, that's delicious!! Cheelai, you gotta try this!

(I can't just stand around...!)

(He's pure and kindhearted... Just like Broly...!)

I...I...

?

I...won't...

I won't abandon Shallot and the others!!

Even if I have to face a monster like you!!

Oh? Does the little worm really plan to fight me?

Don't you move! If you so much as raise an eyebrow, I'll shoot!!

(Oh man...! This gun won't do a thing to him, but all I can do is bluff...)

Oh, for... Do you really expect to stop me with a little gun?

S-Shut up! I'll have you know, this is no ordinary gun!!

It may not look like much, but it'll vaporize you in the blink of an eye!!

Think I'm lying? Well then be my guest and see for yourself!

...

Yeah, that's what I thought! Even a monster like you would be blown to smithereens in an instant!

Poof! Gone.

Lucky for you, I'd rather not have to use it.

So! I'll let you off the hook this time. Just so long as you leave and nev...

Go ahead. Shoot.

...What's that now?

You're obviously bluffing, but just for fun, I'll let you shoot me. Don't worry, I won't move a muscle.

So go ahead. Let's see if that toy of yours can really defeat me.

Uh... You see, the thing is...

But! You better pray I'll be "blown to smithereens..." Otherwise, you're dead.

(Ohhhh...crap... This is bad...really bad!! This isn't what I had in mind!)

What's the matter? Do it!

*Gulp*

Ha, ha, ha... Now that the moment has come, you're too scared to move?

A-As if! Don't come crying to me when you're nothing but a couple of scales and a bad moustache!

(Oh no, what do I do? If I fire, he's gonna kill me...)

(In that case... I gotta keep buying as much time as I can...)

Well, well... As amusing as that image is... I think I've already given you more than enough time.

I'm going to put an end to this farce. Then I'll finish off those Saiyan twins.

You have to the count of five.

After that, your life is forfeit!

(I'm gonna die whether I fire or not!!)

5...

4... 3... 2...

Aw jeez...! All I can do is shoot...!

Ha, ha... 1...

Burst Attack!!!

What?!

Nraaagh!!!

W-What just...?

Wait... It's you?!

Thanks to you, I was able to find an opening...

I see you're another strange one. Either incredibly brave or incredibly foolish.

Oh...um...

It was...nothing?

Guh...! Haah...haaah...

H-Hey! You okay?! You look really hurt!

It's nothing... He didn't hit anything vital...

Thank you, by the way. You really saved my bacon!

I don't need any thanks. Syn tarnished my battle with Shallot. I couldn't let that go unchecked.

No, it can't be...?!

Heh, heh, heh... You managed to get in a decent shot.

But you should know by now, Nuova... Never wound what you can't kill...

Damn...! My attack didn't have enough power...!

No way...

I've been bothered by nothing but insects and worms since I got here...!

That ends now!!

!!!

Gah?!

Heh! You gotta pay more attention.

You...!

Did you forget? Your opponent...

...is us!!!

Your opponent...

...is us!!!

Shallot!!

Damn, Cheelai! That was a crazy stunt!

But I'm glad you did it. It gave me some time to recover. And Nuova...

Hmph.

I just did what my pride required of me. I have no intention of fighting on his side any longer.

Hehe... Gotcha!

More and more worthless scum just keep piling up...

You all just don't seem to get it. Insignificant trash like you have no chance of beating me...!!

...

(His power is immeasurable... No matter how hard we clash against him, it won't matter...)

It's all good, Nuova.

Shallot...?

There's a way we can still beat him...!

We're gonna send him crying home to his mommy!!

...

Fine by me!

I didn't plan on backing down anyway!

Alright!! Let's go, Nuova!!

Daaaah!!

Wroooooh!!

Nrg!

Nuova! Let's hit 'im with everything we've got!!

Understood!!

Haaaaaaaah!

Hmph. I see.

Since you two lack the power to match me individually, you intend to attack in tandem.

...

Let me save you the trouble. Even combining your techniques is utterly useless.

But, since I'm feeling generous, feel free to take your best shot.

...

...The hell're you talking about?

Hm?

So what if the two of us lack power? Don't you get it?

Your opponent...

...is ALL of us!!!

And that includes me!!

What the...! When did you...?!

I told you your hubris would be your undoing!!

I'd like to see you try and stop all three of our attacks!!

?!

Burst Attack!!

Wild...

...Cannon!!!!

Guh...! This is nothing...!

It's working!

We got this!! Let's wring out as much power as we've got left...

We're finishing this!

Eat this!!

Raaaaahhhh!!

Haah...! Haah...!

Heh... Hehe! We did it...!!

Haah...haah... That was the strongest attack... the three of us could muster... Even someone like him couldn't...

No... We haven't won yet...!!

Guh...!

Nraaah...!!

I don't believe it... How can that bastard still stand after an attack like that?!

His endurance is off the charts...!!

You...worthless...insects...!

I will not...

...stand for this!! Not from the likes of you!!!

Get ready...! He may still be standing but he's pretty hurt right now. Let's hit him with another one!

Yeah! He's going down!!

Wroooooh!!

Wait. Syn, stand down.

What?! You expect me to flee from such worms?! I'll do no such thing!

Calm yourself...

We've already lost Nuova to the other side. I'd rather not risk any more precious comrades.

Precious what?! Don't you dare act all friendly with me!

Oh, did I hurt your feelings? How rude of me. Hahaha...

But the fact remains that you are the strongest warrior we have...

Hmph...

Besides, we can always dispose of these nuisances later.

The final battle draws near... And I want you in peak physical condition when the time comes.

...

...?

He just stopped all of a sudden... What's going on...?

...

Tch...

What the...?!

Are you running?

Running?!

Hmph... Watch your mouth. You insignificant fleas are worthless unless you're in a swarm.

You should be thankful that I'm deciding to let you live. For now... Ha ha ha...

What was that?!

Syn Shenron. You'd better watch your mouth too.

I'm only going to say this once. There's no limit to how strong a Saiyan can become, and I'm no exception.

When we fight again...

...I'll be much stronger than you.

...

Hmph... Hahaha! Your arrogance is amusing.

Very well! Mark my words, Giblet. The next time we meet, I'll relish tearing you limb from limb!!

He's gone...

Hey, Giblet! What's gotten into you?

Next time we fight that horned bastard, I'm the one who's gonna be kicking his butt all over this era!

I told him I'd make him eat his words and I meant it!

Well then, may the best twin win.

Damn right! Hehe! But no hard feelings, ok?

Alright! Time for a break. I need a rest after all that fighting. Hahaha...!

(So, Syn retreated after all...)

Now then... Where were we...?

Lord Zahha...! Please, just give me one more chance!

I swear I will exterminate Shallot once and for all!

M-Me too! I won't run away this time! I...I can still fight...! So, please...!

...

My goodness... Calm down, would you?

Just because you failed once doesn't mean I have any intention of getting rid of you.

Huh...?

Haha... There's nothing to be surprised about. You're all my precious comrades, and I have the utmost faith in all of you...

Lord Zahha...!

General Rilldo, can I count on you?

Of course! Not only will I take care of Shallot, I'll dispose of his twin brother Giblet as well!

Quite right... He's also still alive, which means we'll have to take care of him too sooner or later...

That said, General, I want you to focus on killing Shallot first. You needn't concern yourself with anything else for now.

Yes, sir! Understood! I'll depart at once!

As for you, Gokua...

I've decided to bestow new power upon you.

New...power...?

Yes. Ultimate power. And with that power, there will be nothing to stand in your way.

!!

Y-Yes! I want it! I want that power now!!

Why of course.

Now then...

That was rather magnanimous of you.

We'd be better off disposing of such worthless dead weights...

Oh, come now. You know how fond I am of my tools.

Setting Gokua aside, General Rilldo should have been able to destroy Shallot.

If there hadn't been any interference...

"Interference?" That's one way to put it.

And I have a hard time believing a small fry like him could defeat Shallot.

Hmph. Just wait and see...

That said, I wasn't expecting to see the two of you here again.

If I didn't know any better, I'd say you were plotting something behind my back... Ha, ha, ha...

...

Hmph. You're the one doing the plotting, aren't you?

Oh...?

You desire to kill not only Shallot, but Giblet as well...

With the Omnificence Crystal completed, why do you care what happens to them?

You have a reason, don't you?

A reason you want those twins dead, that you can't share with anyone else.

...

My, my, you are perceptive. Though I guess that's to be expected of a god.

That didn't take much prying.

Since you were able to figure out that much, there's no point in me denying it.

Besides, even if you think you've found me out, you're only just scratching the surface.

Tch...

But do keep digging to see if you can figure it out. I'll leave you with one piece of advice though...

Your ambitions are your business, but if you interfere with my plans... ...we're going to have a problem.

Hmph...

...

In that case, I have something to say to you, mortal.

Do not interfere with our objectives, lest you're prepared to accept a god's judgement.

A god's judgement...

Ha ha... Why should I fear your judgement...

...when I possess power that transcends the realm of the gods?

There is no mortal nor deity in existence that can pass judgement on me.