Part 19, Chapter 2: Shallet Returns!!

Spare me your little speech and let's fight already!

ZAHHA!

...

I concur!

What?!

Something wrong? Am I too fast for you to keep track of?

...! What did you say...?

Draaah!

Grr...!

Did you actually expect to hit me just now? That attack was in slow motion!

Augh!

Ugh...!

Looks like your precious barrier isn't going to help you against me!

Gaah!

At this rate, I'm going to flatten you in no time!

D-Don't get cocky...

...WITH ME!

...

The two of you combined are very troublesome. Just as I anticipated...

And that's why I've adopted the form you see before you!

Heh. That so?

In that case, there's no reason for me to hold back!

Raaaaaah!

Haaaaah!

*Panting*

Are you okay? Your breathing's sounding a little ragged.

Maybe you should take a quick break.

Shut your mouth...!

Slowpoke!

Gaagh...!

Guh... Urgh... How...? How can his power be above mine?!

...

I specifically wished for this form in order to win against you!

You seriously don't get it?

What...?

You do know that Saiyans are always growing and evolving, right?

You wished to win against who I *was*, not who I *am*. So...

After how much I've improved, it's no wonder you can't win!

... You've improved...?

Not this again.

The both of you always casually trample over other people's effort and pride without a second thought...!

...

You suggest I'm inferior to the likes of you two, combined or otherwise...

There's no way I will accept that!

Illusions again...

Do you really think that child's play is going to work?

...I thought I told you those things are no match for me!

My illusions...!

You're being way too careless, Zahha!

Haaaah!

...?!

Why didn't they disappear?!

Buster Sword Ray!

Gaaaah!

Guh... Damn...!

Hmph. Looks like you're the one who's gotten careless.

Did you really expect me to use them the same way as before?

Grr...!

These illusions are anything but mere child's play.

Now it's time for me to show you hell, Shallet!!

HAAAAH!

Tch...!

Draaah!

Hraaah!

One after another...!

Daaah!

Hraaaaah!!

Gggnnnhh...!

Now that you've experienced them firsthand, I take it you understand how powerful my illusions are this time?

This time they weren't merely created by magic...

With the power of the Omnificence Crystal, they've been greatly enhanced, and are now as powerful as I am!

...I see.

Heh. So that's why they're so tough to get rid of!

Looks like the numbers are in my favor now. And I don't want to hear you calling foul at this stage.

Hmph. Makes no difference to me.

I was just thinking, now that I've got more asses to kick, I'll be able to finish this fight without getting bored!

Haaaah!

Don't take me lightly...!

HRAH!

Guh...!

Hiyaah!

...!

All these illusions coming at me at once is pretty annoying...!

Hraaaah!

Are you sure you should be focusing all your attention on me?

Hnrah!

Ggh...! You bastard!

Hyah!

Argh! Dammit...!

There's three Zahhas now...! As if one of those bastards wasn't bad enough.

Shallot said as long as he could do that "fusion" thing he'd be able to win.

But I'm starting to have doubts. He's been getting his ass kicked for a while now...!

Be that as it may, it doesn't change the fact that we have no business getting mixed up in that fight. All we can do is watch...

Damn...! We bought him time and everything. If he loses, I'll make him regret it!

Th-There's no need...to worry...

...! Brother!

Those two aren't going to lose to Zahha...!

But just look at 'em! They haven't...er... He hasn't been able to land a single hit!

It seems like they're barely able to hold out against Zahha's attacks. Are you sure they can win...?

...

HRAAAAAH!

Nngh...guh!

Gnrah!

...!

Draaah!

Ack...!

URAAAGHHH!!!

...!

I'll start with you!

Haaah!

Raaaaah!

Guh...!

(...? What the hell's going on? It feels like my attack just...)

Hrah!

Bastard...! Graaaaaaaah!

...!

(I knew it...!)

(These guys might be...!)

...Daaaaah!

Gah...ah!

Where's your...

...head at?!

Grnah!

Very bold to be letting yourself get distracted in the midst of battle. Are you working out some kind of intricate strategy in that tiny brain of yours?

...

Struggle all you like; you have no hope of victory.

It's time to finish this once and for all, Shallet!

Finish this? You're being too hasty. It's almost like you think you've already clinched the win.

I gotta say, if you think this is all I've got, I'm a little upset!

Trying to blind me...?!

What a pointless gambit!

Haaaaah!

Hraaaah!

Gah... Ugh...!

You still think I'm about to lose to you?

Grr...! Don't get so full of yourself!

Over here!

Look who it is...!

Haaaah!

I see you!

Hraaah!

Gaah...!

Hah!

Ha!

Hnraaaah!

Urgh...!

What the hell did you just do? Are you still hiding your true power despite telling me you wouldn't hold back?

Nope, you've been getting the real deal this whole time. I just figured something out, is all.

Did you now...?

Yeah. Those illusions of yours...

...won't work on me anymore!

Haah!

Heh...!

Tch...!

You're not going anywhere!!

Wasn't planning on it!

Gaagh!

Haaaaaaaah!

Over here!

Gnh!

I'm not done yet!

Gah... Argh!

Guh... Ugh!

It's about time I end this!

Wild Cannon...

BURST!!

ARRRRRRGGGGHH!

D-Damn! My illusions...!

Unfortunately for you, I have plenty of magic left to make more...

Draaaah!

Gurgh!

Didn't I tell you that wasn't going to work anymore? Even if you make new ones, it won't do you any good.

Those illusions are modeled after you... and you haven't done anything to compensate for your flaws.

What flaws...?

Whoa, what's goin' on? Now Zahha's the one getting a face full of fists!

It only looked like he was backed into a corner because Zahha had an advantage in numbers. Nothing more, nothing less.

Zahha's fighting style is entirely self-serving. He doesn't spare a thought for someone covering for him or going the extra mile on his behalf.

So, you mean as long as Shallot and his brother can even the odds, they're the stronger fighter?

Yes. That's right.

However, while that may sound simple enough, their opponent is still Zahha.

Fighting him is not something that just any warrior can do.

As long as you use those copies like your pawns, you'll never be able to beat me.

There's no coordination. All you do is use your allies like playthings. It's a hollow strategy!

Grr...! Don't you dare lecture me!

Missed by a mile!

Damn...!

Try one of mine!

Guah...!

Here comes the finishing blow!

Wild Cannon...!

BURST!!

GWAAAAAAH!

...

(It definitely felt like that blast connected.)

(But it's not over yet. He probably used the chaos from the explosion as a chance to hide somewhere...)

Haa... Haa...! T-This can't be happening!

Long time no see, Zahha.

...?!

Accept...!

The punishment of the gods!!

Gaggh?!

Heh, heh, heh...!

Black, why are you...? And Zamasu?! I-I thought I sealed you!

Yes, that seal of yours was indeed infuriating. But thanks to the efforts of your twin Saiyan opponents, I have risen once again!

I knew I was right to let them live. They've proven quite useful. For mortals, that is.

...!!

It's because the two of you not only broke the barrier, but you also managed to damage the crystal itself.

Correct. All of the wishes I made on the crystal have been nullified.

(So that's why...! Zamasu's seal was undone when the crystal was damaged!)

Hah, hah... Yes, that look on your face is exactly what I've been waiting to see!

Argh! D-Damn...you...both!

Argh! D-Damn...you...both!

Hmph. Seems like you've adopted a new form while I was indisposed.

You wished on the Omnificence Crystal to enhance yourself, is that it? A truly blasphemous act for a mere mortal.

And yet, despite wishing for more power and obtaining a new form, you're unable to best those Saiyan twins. Heh, heh, heh...

What did you...say to me?! Gagh... Grgh!

And? Where is the Omnificence Crystal? It's not an item that should be used by such a lowly mortal.

Heh... Haha...! The crystal...will never...come into your possession again!

What...?

...! No! You didn't!

Yes...I did. The Omnificence Crystal...and I...are one!

Unfortunately...for you! *Cough*

...

You've taken in that which should only be handled by the gods?

Mortals truly are foolish creatures. How many sins must you accumulate before you're satisfied?

The crystal...was mine to begin with!! I was never...planning...to hand it over!

Silence, you vulgar being!

Gaagh...!

I had intended to take your life once the Omnificence Crystal was mine...

But under these circumstances, there's no reason to let you live any longer...

What're you doing?!

Isn't it obvious? We're delivering the punishment this insolent mortal deserves, Shallet.

It was a trivial task taking him by surprise given he's already at death's door.

...! So, you were hiding nearby and waiting for your chance, huh...?

That's an awfully cheap move for a self-proclaimed god!

Watch your tongue, mortal!

You should both be grateful to have a god exact his wrath upon you personally.

Gah... Urg...

Heh, heh, heh...

Now, the time for judgment has arrived!

Cut it out! I'm the one who's bringing Zahha down!

Hm...?!

W-What the?!

Urngh... E-Enough...of this farce!

You...pathetic...sorry excuses for gods...! You dare presume...to judge me?!

Gods don't even fight...to protect the world...or those in it...!

My feelings of desperation and rage towards the gods back then...are something...I'll never forget!

This universe... will disappear?!

B-But why?! How can something like that happen?!

Is it because that's what "the" king has decreed?! It's unfathomable! Please wait!

What of us?! What will become of those who live on this world?!

Because of what happened, I've devoted all this time...to my ambition...!

To see my...ambition...to its end! To remake the universe!

Remake...the universe?

(What is he talking about? I thought he was trying to *destroy* the universe...)

How long has it been since then...?

I've finally discovered it! The means to fight back against that unreasonable fate. The chance to try again!

But...as I am now...

...No. I've finally found it after all this time.

There's no way I'll give up here...!

I'm finally...so close! Just one...more... step! If I collect just a little more energy and wish on the Omnificence Crystal...!

I...will never...give up!

I will win, no matter what!! No matter what...!

Zahha...

I will never lose...

...to the likes of yooouuu!

What the...?!

...!! This is bad...!

Tch...! At this rate we'll never be able to get back to Shallot and Giblet.

Leave this to me, Piccolo! You can go back to Shallot and...

W-What in the?!

Was that shock...from Zahha's attack?!

No idea! But he definitely did something...

What in the world is happening over there...? We need to get back to Master and the others now!

... Shallot... Giblet!