Part 2, Chapter 3: Ginyu Force, Assemble!

Shallot... You're far stronger than you realize. You just need to have faith.

We can do it... We can bring balance back to the Saiyans one day...

I just know it.

I will expunge them from existence! Balance WILL reign once more!

Ngh...! Dammit!

...Huh? What was I...

Oww... My head!

Finished catching up on your beauty sleep have you, you clown?

Huh, Vegeta...?

Ah...! Crap! Dammit! I... Frieza... He...

Wa ha ha! To think you could fire off so much power just by blowin' a fuse! That's my disciple, for ya!

This is no laughing matter, Nappa!

Listen here, Shallot! You've got your own reasons for working with Frieza, don't you? So what are you doing attacking him like that?!

Nrk, but...! I just couldn't stand listening to his arrogant blabbing any longer!

Which is why I'm saying to just put up with it! If you want to take him down, you need to wait for the right timing! And until then, just suck it up!

Yeah, but taking down Frieza isn't even my ultimate goal!

Then why bother attacking him in the first place! You brainless idiot!

But still, even if it's to take him down...

You're telling me to watch him kill his allies while I keep pretending I'm his friend... Just waiting for the right moment?!

There's just a part of me that can't fully get on board with that!

Is this really the right way of doing things? Is this balanced?

Huh? B-Balanced?

...Pft... Ha ha ha! What's an idiot like you sayin' about doin' things the right way?!

C'mon, did Vegeta hit you too hard and knock a few screws loose?

Stop joking around!

Hmph... What a farce.

Listen up. There was a time in our history where Saiyans fought for what they believed was "right" or "wrong."

I'm not talking peaceful discussions. These were violent faction clashes...

...!

In the end, the only method left to settle the question of who was right... Was to fight to the death. That's the kind of race we are.

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You can worry about what is the right way of doing things if you really want to.

But! When it comes to battle, you better not hesitate in doing what needs to be done. Unless you want to be on the losing side.

If you do, you better forget about any goals or pride, because you won't be able to protect a thing!

Dammit...!

Hmph, these kinds of lectures aren't usually my style.

So don't make me repeat myself, got it?!

A very good morning to you. How did you sleep?

Great. Vegeta's fist works better than any sleeping pill.

That's wonderful to hear. And how's your head? Finally cooled off a little, hm?

As if. It's as hot as ever. Your methods just don't agree with me.

Oh, is that so? You intend to turn on me, then?

Oh, you know I'd love to... But, no, I've got things to do.

I can't let myself get caught in a fight with you right now!

So in other words, you still wish to continue this cooperative relationship? Ho ho ho, that IS a relief.

Yeah... I will kick your ass... But I'll leave that for after all this is done. Don't forget it!

Oh, you will, will you? Very well, I'll look forward to it! That is...if you can.

So, Lord Frieza. What do you want us to do next?

If the Frieza Force gets wind of my existence they will move in to destroy us.

So I first want you to scan the surrounding area and check if there is anyone unsavory nearby. Fight if you must, but make it quick.

However... There are two men I want you to report to me if you see them. Understood?

Hmph, is that all?

I guess none of these chumps had that power boost thing done to them.

I wonder if using it requires certain conditions or not. Or if they're just toying with us.

Seems you've done a good clean up job. You Saiyans really do make my job a lot easier!

Tch, as if we were doing it for you.

Lord Frieza! I have a report to make!

We found the two you're looking for in a town just up ahead.

Oh! Excellent work, Nappa.

I was thinking of recruiting them to my forces. Let us introduce ourselves, shall we?

But there's a possibility they're already working for the Frieza Force.

Why, we only have to tell them I'm the real Lord Frieza and they'll realize that they've been had.

However, should they still remain unwilling to cooperate after our heart-to-heart, then I'm afraid I'll have to take measures into my own hands.

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Oh, Shallot, don't look so sullen! I know, I know.

I won't kill them, I promise. We need to take them back for questioning, after all!

Hmph, whatever. I didn't actually say I cared.

(Although I can't guarantee their safety once questioning hours are over... Oh ho ho ho...)

Very well, let us go then.

Sheesh, this is tedious...

Stop your grumbling, Dodoria! It was our fault that we lost those soldiers back in that city!

All we can do is just suck it up and do our job...

That Saiyan brat! Next time I see him he'll get what's coming to him!

But jeez, the small fry around here have really hunted the area dry.

I don't remember seeing anyone of noteworthy power level... But just in case, shall we go make a small... collection?

Oh? And what is it you're going to collect? Please tell me, I'm dying to find out.

Huh?! O-Oh! L-Lord Fr-Frieza! And Vegeta, Nappa... And that brat!

Dear, oh dear. To think that you two would be out being collection boys without the faintest trace of suspicion in your hearts.

Did you really think I would order you to do such banal work?

Urk! What... So then...

Oh, please, try using your heads for once. I'm trying to tell you that it wasn't me who gave you those orders.

What the... You mean we've been taken for fools?!

Exactly. Now, I think it's time for you to put an end to being used by this fake.

Return to me, your true master, Zarbon, Dodoria.

Tch, peaceful discussions are pitifully dull.

Yeah... I got myself worked up for nothing.

...No. Something is wrong!

He doesn't match like Lord Frieza's current form!

Form...? Wait...

Lord Frieza is a lifeform who can change his form! The Lord Frieza currently leading his forces is no longer in THAT form!

Ho ho ho... Well spotted...

Ah... That voice!

Don't be fooled by their paltry attempts to confuse you.

This voice is being transmitted by a communication device!

And it's the same as Frieza's!

Which means... The one controlling the Frieza Force is another you from a different timeline?!

Don't spout nonsense! His voice is completely different! Are you even listening to it?!

Plus, I told you before! I am not so much of a fool to wage war with another version of myself!

Exactly. That one with you is not Frieza from a different timeline, but simply an impostor.

As if I, Frieza, would be shameless enough to stroll by with the filthy Saiyans who attacked my forces. It's laughable.

Y-You... Curses!

Yeah, he's right! We ain't gonna let ourselves get fooled by such a cheap trick!

Hm... Yes, the closer I look, the more I notice his face is quite vulgar compared to the grandeur of Lord Frieza's visage...

Ha ha... Oh ho ho ho! Yes! Exactly! Well deduced, you two.

Now, I'd like you to kill them and head back... That's an order.

Alright you monkeys... It's time to pay for your mockery of and insolence toward Lord Frieza!

They even prepared this lousy fake! What idiots! Bwa ha ha ha!

...

(These two are both goners.)

Gwaaaaah!

Urk... Ugh!

Curse him... To first label me an impostor, then make such a fool of me? I can't let either of you leave here alive.

But my, my, Vegeta! You have gotten stronger, haven't you? You had no problem in dispatching either of them.

It is simply the result of trying to be a fitting warrior to work under you, Lord Frieza.

Unlike those insolent fools rolling around over there, heh heh heh.

Dammit, Vegeta! Damn youuuu!

V-Vegeta! I believe you...! I believe that it is the true Lord Frieza... standing next to you!

L-Lord Frieza... Please... Give me one last chance... To take down your impostor...

Oh? It seems you have finally come to your senses! I am pleased, Zarbon.

However... I just simply cannot permit someone who does not even know the face of their superior! So, I will have to decline your kind offer.

You will die where you lay!

Whew... Just in time...

Hm?

Huh?! It's you!

T-Turles?! Why are you here?

Why? Why else. Lord Frieza ordered that I provide you with backup.

You two return back to headquarters. Leave this fake Frieza to me.

Oh, and... I'll keep quiet about your little attempt to betray us, Zarbon. Don't worry.

Urk!

Now then. We won't have any prying ears anymore. It means we can get straight to business.

Grr...

So, this means you've partnered up with Frieza, eh?

And you've managed to recruit Prince Vegeta! Quite the selection of pieces, "Lord" Frieza, huh?

Stop with the cool act! Where's Bulma? Give her back!

Stand back, Shallot. My qualms come before yours.

You just said that Shallot had "partnered up with Frieza."

That means you are aware that I am the real Frieza, does it not?

So just what is the meaning of you allying yourself with a fake and threatening me, hmm?

Ahh, yes, that was a slip of the tongue on my part! I shouldn't expect any less from the Universal Emperor!

Such insolence...! Answer me when I ask you, what is the meaning of this?!

Ah, it is still too early in the game to reveal that! Let's save that one for later, hm?

Now then, I'll be taking my leave. If I keep running my mouth, who knows what I might say! Heh heh heh.

Enough! Do you really think I would let you leave after all that?

Ah, yes, of course. Right, here are my conditions.

If you all wait here, I'll reunite you with some dear friends of yours. How about it? Will you let me go?

Oh...?

Cut the crap! Just tell me where Bulma is!

Wait!

What?!

Very well, I will allow you to go free this time. After all, I am rather curious about these "dear friends."

You are benevolent, indeed. You are truly the genuine Universal Emperor. I give you my thanks.

H-Hey, what's the deal, Frieza? You just let him go!

Heh heh, call it a hunch. It didn't sound like he was bluffing, after all.

You gotta be kidding me! There's no way in hell anything that comes out of his mouth is true!

Hush, now! We are going to wait here. You will soon understand.

Hmm, Zarbon and Dodoria's distress signal came from around here, right?

Why're you asking me?! Or is that scouter on your head just for decoration?!

Aw sheesh, I can't believe we gotta go out and check on 'em! Ain't sending us out overkill?

Hm? I got a reading... It's from over there, but I don't think it's Dodoria or Zarbon...

It's the Ginyu Force! Seems we got some pretty big company.

What?! Vegeta and Nappa! Why are you two here?!

What, your "dear friends" actually came?

Damn that Turles, just what the hell is his game?!

He's got his own motives.

(Does he want to restore Frieza to his throne? But if so, why's he putting the effort to bow kowtow to a fake...?)

Vegeta! Did you do those two in?!

Heh heh, naww little Vegeta, seems you got stronger since the last time we met!

So? Tell me what happened!

Oh, it's nothing really. I was simply ordered to discipline those pieces of trash who dared to serve Lord Frieza's impostor.

Are you stupid? An impostor? Or are you trying to make me laugh? Ga ha ha!

Yeah, you tell 'em, Recoome! And now, this is the perfect chance to turn that idiot Vegeta into space dust! Kee hee hee!

I'll leave Nappa and that other Saiyan to you, Recoome!

What're you goin' on about?! Ain't it obvious? Vegeta's mine!

Ngh, fine, fine! We'll settle this... With rock-paper-scissors!

Uhm, is this some kind of elaborate joke...?

Don't be fooled by how they act. Their battle power is no joke.

Tch, we don't need to play along with their game. Let's just get in there and finish this!

Hey, Vegeta! That's not fair! We haven't finished yet!

Shut up! I don't need to put up with your nonsense!

Heh heh... A nice surprise attack! Not bad, not bad...!

Ngh, what's up with this lump? My attack connected, but it didn't faze him!

Right, it's my turn now. Let's turn things up a notch.

Tch!

Enough.

Hm?! Wait, it's you!

Lord Frieza?!

It's been a while, Recoome, Guldo.

Huh, but why are you here?! Wait, more importantly, why are you with these chumps?!

Worry not, I will tell you the details once all of the Ginyu Force have been assembled.

Please, call the remaining members here. I will think about how to deal with you all in the interim.

Recoome's just sent out a request for backup. Just what is he doing?!

You don't think someone's done him in, do you?

No... There's still signs of life, so they're definitely not dead. Right, they should be somewhere around here.

Hey! Find Recoome and Guldo.

Right away, sir!

No need. They are both here, resting under my protection.

Hm?!

What is this?!

To think you'd both make it here before Captain Ginyu himself. Thank you for coming. Heh heh...

Lord Frieza?! What is this madness?!

Why is Lord Frieza here, of all places?!

Lord Jeice! Lord Burter! Stand back!

That Saiyan kid is the one who wiped out Lord Dodoria and Lord Zarbon's unit!

Looking at who's with them... I'd wager that's the impostor mentioned in the report!

I-Impostor...? Ah... Ah! Yeah! You're right! They look like they could be twins!

You'd almost think they were the same! Jeez, almost gave me a heart attack!

Well, that's marginally better than being called a "vulgar" and a "lousy fake" by Dodoria and Zarbon...

Right, Shallot, Vegeta--your turn. Just try not to kill them.

What? Us?!

Complain later! Come on, let's go.

Hey, hey, hey! You're pretty good, Vegeta!

And it seems that Saiyan in blue is no pushover, either!

Now, please take care of Jeice and Burter. Chop chop.

Jeez, stop ordering me around! I don't remember becoming your lackey!

Such insolence! How dare you speak to Lord Frieza like that!

Jeice, are you an idiot?! That's the fake Lord Frieza...! I...think?

Grrngh...

Urgh...

*pant* *pant* Dammit, all these fights one after the other...

Heh heh, getting tired are ya?! Although, you've done well lasting this long, for a Saiyan, at least!

Tch...makin' this hard for us... It's time to end this!

Waaaaait!

Oh, seems Ginyu has arrived.

C-Captain!

Tch, smells like another tough one's made his way here...

Just what are you fools doing?

W-We're sorry! This Saiyan, he was just a little tougher than we thought...!

No! Not that! Tell me!

Why!

Would the great Ginyu Force!

Loyal retainers to Lord Frieza!

Turn against that very same Lord Frieza?!

That's what I want to know!

Graaah, just shut up! You're giving me a headache! What's wrong with you?!

As bombastic as ever I see...

Please wait, Captain! W-We were given news that this was an impostor of Lord Frieza!

Y-Yeah, what he said! I mean, why would Lord Frieza be hanging around with some Saiyan brat who dared to attack his forces?!

Silence! Can you not see it? This refinement... This grace... THIS person is none other than our Lord Frieza!

And come to think of it, the "Lord Frieza" who was speaking over the communicator had a different tone to his voice compared to the real Lord Frieza!

What have I dooooone! What a shameful mistake!

Lord Frieza! I was fooled but that is no excuse!

Oh, I, Ginyu, pledge my deepest regret to you! I am ready to accept punishments for my misdoing!

Nnngraaah, just quit it already! Jeez, I can't stand people like you!

Worry not, Ginyu. I have heard the sincerity in your voice. I am satisfied.

Rather than apologizing, how about you save your breath and tell me more about the current state of my forces?

I'd like to know everything that is going on.

Yes, sir! ...However, the Ginyu Force was only recently assimilated into the main forces.

They say that Lord Frieza himself brought together his disparate forces after he ended up in this era.

Or at least that's what I heard...

And, when Lord Frieza brought the forces together, he performed a forbidden transformation.

Hmph, Zarbon said something of that ilk...

To think you would believe and be used by an impostor after a story like that, Ginyu...

I am sorry, Lord Frieza! I never saw the impostor in his transformed state, but...

When I heard his voice over the communicator, it was just so similar...

Yeah, their voices WERE pretty similar...

But looking back on it, the reason why he doesn't show himself to us is because he doesn't want anyone to know that he's an impostor!

Ginyu, you were a fool for making such a judgment based on voices alone.

Ack... Yes, sir... You're right, sir!

But hey... that Lord Frieza gave US commands through his subordinates... We didn't even get to hear his voice!

Yeah, you're right... How were we supposed to know!

Yeah, that would fool even the Captain!

Hey, you lot! Zip it! Lord Frieza can hear you!

Hmm, very interesting. Very well, my next question.

What do you know about the strange and dramatic boost in power the soldiers display periodically?

Ah, yes, that's something I know about!

It's due to a power earned from the Fruit of the Tree of Might. This fruit is sourced from another planet.

The Tree of Might? Hmm... Can they really attain such power with a simple fruit?

Yes, sir. A Saiyan among their ranks was the one who brought it to them.

And have any of you eaten it?

No, sir! We have not.

After all, we have heard rumors that some of those who had tried it have fallen into a berserk-like state, or have even lost their strength.

And that's not all, sir! The Ginyu Force has a strictly regimented diet! Extra fruit would affect our perfectly balanced calorie count!

I... I see. Thank you for your... detailed information.

And that Saiyan who brought the Fruit of the Tree of Might with him...

You're referring to Turles, who was just here, correct?

Apologies, sir, I'm afraid I do not know that much...

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Under me, you can attain the power you crave.

How about some fruit if you're still hungry?

It has to be him. The way he spoke couldn't suggest otherwise.

Hmph, I'm even more in the dark as to what that Turles is plotting...

He's strengthening the impostor's Frieza Force by giving them power from the Fruit of the Tree of Might.

But now he's helping out our side by bringing the Ginyu Force to us.

It just doesn't add up. Just what is his aim?