Part 16, Chapter 3: Despair

Of all the people who could come out of the woodwork, I never would have guessed it'd be Goku and Hit...!

So, you know who we are? Guess we can skip the introductions, then.

Hey, Hit! You don't mind if I take the first crack at this guy, right?

Do as you please.

...! You're gonna fight me one-on-one?

Of course! We're both Saiyans, so I wanna know which of us is stronger!

You seem pretty confident...!

(Goku has every right to be. These guys are on another level!)

Haaaaaaa!!

So, you can use God Ki too, huh?

Then I'll use mine!

Gah...!

(His Ki is unreal...! This isn't gonna be easy, even if it's one-on-one. Although I'm kind of excited for it...!)

Now that we're both Super Saiyan Blue, this oughta be a good fight!

I'm counting on you not to try and run, even if you get the chance.

...?!

Don't you go talking as if you know what I'm gonna do!

I see. Fair enough.

Then come on! Attack me!

Uwooohhh!

Raaaaaah!

Ugh... Guh!

What's wrong? You seem like you're barely able to keep up with me!

Gwah?!

(Even though we're both in Blue form, there's a whole world of difference between us!)

Ah, I see. You can transform into Blue, but you're not used to its power. You can't move very well.

Why, you...!

Take thiiiiiiis!!

Whoa!

He's gone?!

Over here!!

Arrrrgh?!

I must say, it's pretty impressive that you managed to reach Blue. Did you get to this level on your own?

Haa...haa...! No. Someone close to me taught me how. Through training...!

Another evil person like you? Must be one hell of a fighter!

(You're not evil, Goku, but you are one hell of a fighter!)

At any rate, I'm just glad we were lucky enough to come across you here.

Zahha likes to stay put, but you're different. You move all over the place.

...? Zahha...?

Yeah! Thanks to this handy little gizmo, we can figure out where Zahha is!

Wait, I know what that is!

The Dragon...Radar...?

You know about the Super Dragon Balls, right?

Well, they send out these electric waves or something that this radar can pick up from just about anywhere...!

It's pretty simple, really! I mean, Zahha's Omnificence Crystal is just on the other side of that portal!!

And since his crystal is basically a Super Dragon Ball, tracking it with the radar is a piece of cake!

Goku. Divulging such information to an enemy is careless.

Oops! You're right, sorry!

Forget what I said, it has nothing to do with you. Let's keep this fight going!

(It has a lot to do with me! I completely forgot that the Dragon Radar can pinpoint Zahha's location!)

(If I can get my hands on it, I'll be able to go to where that creep is hiding and turn everyone back to normal!)

Wroooohhhh!!

Where'd that come from? Looks like you're finally ready to take this seriously.

You could say that. It's not gonna be easy, but I think I might just be able to pull this off.

Oh?

(I know what I gotta do! I gotta get the Dragon Radar from Goku somehow.)

(As far as getting away from him and Hit goes, I can think about that later!)

Let's do this, Goku!

Sounds good! Take your shot, Shallot!

Haaaaaaa!!

Hrm!

Daaaaah!!

Can't fool me!

...!

Uwooohhh!!

Ugh!

(Now's my chance!)

Nraaaah!!

Gwaaah?!

That's Goku for you...! Can't believe he managed to counter me just now.

Heh, heh! If you thought you could win this just by sheer determination, you've got another thing coming!

Grr...!

This fight's just getting started...!

Good to hear! I'd be let down otherwise!

Daaaaaaaah!!

...

(They're using the same transformation, but their difference in battle experience is clearly evident. Goku has the advantage in this match.)

(But I doubt Shallot is just attacking recklessly without having realized that.)

(He has an objective in mind.)

That said...

Goku isn't the sort who can be toppled by petty tricks.

Guh?!

Haa...haa...!!

(It doesn't matter how much I go after him. I can't find an opening!)

(I gotta go for that Dragon Radar with all the speed and strength I'd use to try and beat Goku for real!)

Heh, heh...

What's so funny?!

Oh, nothing. I was just thinking that you're really strong!

Fighting strong guys gets my blood pumping. You're the same way, right?

Tch! Normally, yeah. Unfortunately, I'm not fighting for fun right now!

Really? You're a Saiyan like me, so I figured you'd feel the same way...

But you know, it'd be a waste to finish this fight without going all out.

Going all out...?

Yeah! I'm gonna give you everything I've got and then some!

?!

Haaaaa!!

(Wait, did I hear him right? Everything he's got and then some?!)

(He's joking, right?! I thought Super Saiyan Blue WAS him giving everything he's got!)

HAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!

KAIOKEN!

...

W-What the?! What is that?!

This is my ace in the hole. A little trick King Kai taught me himself a long time ago!

Grr...!

Alright...

Now we're REALLY fighting!

Get ready, Shallot!!

Grr...! Damn it aaaallll!!

Too slow!!

...?! He's fast...!

I'm more than just fast!

Gwaaaah?!

Guh...ugh... His attacks...are brutal...

...

Everything about him is completely different...compared to before...!

(A will to win isn't going to cut it against this kind of power... What am I supposed to do?!)

What's wrong? Are you giving up?

...!! Give up...?

No way!!!

Here's everything I'VE got! Let's see how you like it!

Wild....!!

Cannon!!!

Heh...

Nrgh... Haa...haa...! D-Dammit...!

That full power of yours packs a punch, Shallot. I definitely felt it. Now it's my turn!

...!!

Haaaaa...!!

(Here comes Goku's counterattack...! This is bad, I gotta dodge it!!)

Wha?!

Haaaaaaa!!

Graaaaaaah?!

Phew...!

You didn't hold back with that attack.

He's not the sort of opponent I should pull my punches with.

Indeed, he's impressive in his own right. Even an attack like that wasn't enough to take him down.

You're right. Let's go after him, Hit!

Arrgh!!

Haa...! Haa...!

Man... I lost... After all that, I couldn't do anything...

(Although, getting this much distance between us is pretty lucky...!)

(If I can just lay low until they go past me, then get myself together...)

Haaaaaaa!!

Gah?!

What was that attack?! Oh, no... Don't tell me Goku found me...!

So, this is where you've been hiding!

There's no escaping this time, Shallot!

...?! C...Cabba... And Gohan...!

I can tell by your injuries that you've been fighting with someone else.

Stop trying to resist! It's over!

No matter how strong you are, you're all alone, so there's no way you can beat both of us!

Know this, you peon.

You're nothing on your own. Just an utterly powerless monkey.

...Grr...! I can't give up!

So, you still want to fight? That's a shame...

Prepare yourself, Shallot!!

Haaaaaa!!

Uwooohhh!!

Gaah...!!

W...Why you...!

Daaa!!

Nrgh...!

Grr...!

Haa...! Haa...! Just leave me alone already...!

Raaaaaah!!

Gaaah?!

I'll never yield to someone as wicked as you! Ever!!

We can't just let you do as you please!!

...Dammit! I can't...

I can't keep holding back against you two... Not anymore!!

Haaaaaaaaa!!

Uh-oh!!

Oh, no you don't!!

...?! My attack got cancelled out?!

There you are, Shallot!

Dad!!

And Hit!

...!!

Thanks to your guys' fight, we knew just where to look!

Sorry to ask, but do you think you could leave him to me?

...

Okay, Dad. If that's what you want.

...! Gohan, are you sure?

Of course! If anyone can stop him, it's Dad!

I see... Goku, I'll leave the rest to you!

Sure thing! You got it.

Damn...!

Now, where were we? I think it's about time we settled this!

Damn it all to hell!!

Haaaaaa!!

Gwaaah!!

Urrgh... Argh...!

Well, I think you've about reached your limit, huh?

Crap...!

Sorry, but I can't let you destroy the entire universe!

Gaaah?!

So, I'll put an end to it...

...WITH THIIIIIS!!

Wha?!

NNNRRRAAAAAH!!!

Gaaaaaaaaah?!

He did it...!

...

Heh, he really is something...

He gathered his Ki all at once and managed to protect himself from my attack.

...! You're kidding! He doesn't know when it quit! Let's split up and search for him.

Ow... Ah, man...!

Ugh!

Damn it, this hurts...!

Cabba was right... I can't beat them like this... By myself...

What the hell do I do now...?!

I'm done for! I can't go on like this...!

Shallot...

Wait...! That voice...!!

...

G-Giblet?!

...

Ha, ha, ha...! I knew it...!

I knew you were still alive...! It's good to see you're safe...

...

Oh...

Don't tell me... He got to you too...?

...

Yeah... Of course he did...

I found him!!

Giblet's here too! Excellent! There's no way we can lose now!

Giblet! My dad will be here soon too!

We have to make sure Shallot stays put until he arrives. And then we can put an end to him once and for all!!

Oh...

Grr...

Goku, Cabba...and even you. This is the end, isn't it...?

You're giving up...without a fight?

...!

I don't wanna give up! I don't!!

But it's hopeless! I'm just one guy. I don't have any other options!

Just one guy...?

As soon as I'm gone for a little while, you suddenly turn into the biggest whiner I've ever seen!

What...?!

Heh...

You're not alone.

I'm not...?

I'm on the right path now, and I'll never stray from it again. I'm on your side, Shallot.

G-Giblet...? You remember me...?

So, no more crying and moaning. Get your act together. It's time to fight!

...Heh... Heh, heh...!

You said it!!

Giblet...? What are you saying?!

Are you betraying us?!

Betray?

Who I choose to fight with is my decision and mine alone.

That's what I believe. No matter the circumstances, I won't compromise on my convictions!!

What?!

Heh, heh. You sure about that?

It's obvious something strange is going on, so you owe me an explanation after this is done.

You got it! Once we're out of here I'll give you the lowdown!

Come on! Let's go, Giblet!!

Agreed! Let's do this, Shallot!