Part 2, Chapter 8: Unabating Evil Tendencies

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...Ngh...

I...passed out?

I...I beat Frieza...right...?

I did...didn't I...?

Yeah. It's a real surprise.

...!!

...Turles!

To think you'd win against Frieza. Honestly, I never saw it coming.

But jeez... Since coming to this era, I've seen my fair share of Saiyans...

And in all honesty, I thought the Super Saiyan was just a myth! To think I'd get to see it with my own two eyes.

Of course... I was an idiot to think defeating Frieza would be the end!

After all, I haven't dealt with you yet... Turles!

Hey, hey, cool your jets, Shallot. I have no intention of fighting or making you my enemy.

Plus, I had plenty of chances to get rid of you while you were zonked out, didn't I?

Gah... Then why...? Why are you here?

Do you really need to ask? It's simple...

I'll cut straight to the chase. Why don't you team up with me? I see a lot of potential in you.

Are you crazy?!

Just how many fights have you caused with that same damn line already?!

Are you doubting me? Come now, don't rebuff me so quickly.

Neither Frieza nor Frost were on the level of us Saiyans. They merely amounted to pathetic space riffraff...

But you Shallot, you're different! We're both Saiyans! I'm sure we'd get along just fine.

You stink, Turles. And that stench is telling me I can't trust you at all!

Stubborn, aren't you?

Fine, fine. How about this then? I'll make you a handsome offer.

That stupid fruit AGAIN? Wait... No, this one's different, I can smell it...

Good nose you have there. You are correct. This isn't the stop-gap that I gave those fools.

This is the real deal, no strings attached... The Fruit of the Tree of Might.

And I'll show you just how mighty it is, with a live demonstration!

Agh?!

Did you really think all I amounted to was just Frost's flunky?

You might have stood a chance in full-power, but look at how worn out you are! Ha ha ha!

Tch, you really make me sick... Getting all big-headed just 'cause you have that damn fruit.

Heh... Hey now, Shallot, don't look down on the fruit so much!

It has lifted me, once a low-class warrior, to this state! It's a gift from the heavens themselves!

If you join me, Shallot, you'll be able to access this wonderful power as much as you like!

It's not complete yet, but soon the Fruit of the Tree of Might shall be cultivated to perfection!

Enough with your stupid bluffs! I know the one who makes the fruit isn't around anymore!

Oh? Are you so sure?

W-What?! It can't be...!!

.........

N-No freakin' way... You...you died!

Maybe you should just give it a rest, Turles. Why are you so insistent on inviting this brainless child into our ranks?

Don't forget, we don't just need brains, we need power too.

And if Shallot joins us, I have no doubt that that woman will be more than happy to as well.

I'm thinking of the best circumstances to help fulfill your "goal" too, am I not?

Hm...

Hey! Don't I have a say in all this?!

And, you, gramps! You bit the dust, so why are you here?!

Hmph. What you destroyed was merely my copy...or to put it more accurately, a spare body of mine.

Even the "me" standing before you now is simply a remotely controlled device.

A remote...what? Jeez man, I don't have a clue what you're blabbing on about!

How can you not be here if you're talking to me right now, huh?!

This is why I refuse to associate with simpletons...

Right, anyway...

All you need to know is that our Doctor friend is still alive and will be continuing his research on our fruit.

So all our losses amount to is Frieza.

To be completely honest, it will be easier to move our troops without that self-indulgent "emperor." Perhaps I should be thanking you!

In the end, in the grand scheme of my plans, what you've done hasn't amounted to anything, really.

...!!!

And look, I'm willing to overlook all you've done. Water under the bridge! As such, we have no reason to fight.

What...did you just say?!

Hm? I said water under the bridge. To let bygones be...

No!

You said what we've done hasn't amounted to anything!

So... What you're saying is that Vegeta and Nappa's sacrifice...

Was worth NOTHING?!

Seems you were careless in your choice of words, Turles.

My, my... Apologies, I lost my composure after seeing the legendary Super Saiyan, that is all.

Calm down, Shallot. Like I said, I have no desire to fight you.

I don't care! Even if you don't, I sure as hell do! I can't forgive you, and I'm taking you down now!!

*pant* *pant*

You've destroyed another Doctor... You really are wild, Shallot.

But I doubt you have the energy to keep up your rampage, do you?

Tch!

This is the last time I'll ask you... Come with me, Shallot.

With the real fruit, no fakes this time, you can attain all the power you may ever desire.

There's someone who is looking forward to watching you grow after all...

...?!

...One day I'd like to be able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you and fight... Keep at it!

What did you just say?!

Heh heh, seems what I said rang a few bells. I'm not wrong am I? You wish to get stronger and catch up to him, don't you?

... I need more power...to catch up... and push beyond!

Turles, just how much do you know?!

Heh, I'll tell you...if you accept my invitation! Not too bad an offer, is it?

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What's wrong? Has your pride got your tongue?

...fuse...

...?

I said, I refuse!

I don't care what you know about me!

I'm not gonna help evil creeps like you ever again!

(What... He's recovered?!)

I'm done with listening to your fishy bribes!

I'm going to settle things right here, right now!

Very well...

Sheesh, I am disappointed...

You obliterate Frost and Frieza, then refuse my offers...

If you're so insistent in making an enemy of me, then I have no choice but to eradicate you.. Heh heh!

Oh yeah? Give it your best shot, you piece of trash!

Graah!!

*pant* *pant*

Dammit... Hey! Soldiers!

Tch!

This is an order! Stop him now!

Hnraaaagh!

Wha? Graaaah!

*pant* *pant* You're not gonna get away using the same old tricks again!

Dammit...!

You collect so-called allies, then pit them against each other like they're disposable!

Just what the hell is it that you're after, Turles?!

Heh heh...

What am I after...?

.........

What I'm after is a simple thing... I merely wish to grant the Saiyans' wish.

What...? The Saiyans' wish?

Betrayal, deception, conflict! Isn't such chaos the real thrill of this survival game we're in, hmm?

We just love such chaotic fighting! We simply can't get enough! You're a Saiyan too, so you should understand!

Am I wrong?!

.........

Yeah, you are.

The kind of fights that Vegeta and Nappa desired weren't such unfair, dirty things!

...!

I get it now, Turles... The reason why you've been stinking of pure suspicion since the day I met you!

Excuse me?

You've diverged from the true path of the Saiyans!

...!!!

W-What are you saying?! This has to be every Saiyan's wish...!

Shove off! That Saiyans' wish or whatever you're preachin' about is a bunch of crap!

I've lost my memories, but I can tell this is wrong, and if you're a Saiyan, you should too, Turles!

No... You can't be... This fight immersed in... chaos...is...

Ngrh... What's wrong with me? I just wanted to grow strong... with the Fruit of the Tree of Might... and conquer the universe...

That...that was all...! So...why...? Why am I...?

Ngh... Ngh... Ngraaaah!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAGHH!!

Whoa, what's with this immense Ki?!

None will stand in my way again!

Let the blood flow!

This is exactly the same as what happened back then!

Dammit, Turles, what's with this Ki and this weird scent I'm picking up?!

Grrngh...!

Heh heh... Fwa ha ha ha ha!

Wh-What the hell are you doing?!

Heh heh, who knows... But what I can say for sure is that the fog in my brain has all been cleared up... I feel so...fresh.

Now, not even a Super Saiyan will pose a threat! Heh... Ha ha ha ha!

Gah!

Right then, I'll grant your wish... Let's bring this trifling discussion to an end.

If you don't intend to pledge yourself to me...

Then you die, Shallot!!

Hnng...? Dammit... Dammit all!

*pant* *pant*

Why...?! Tell me why! I've eaten the Fruit of the Tree of Might countless times, so why?!

I told you! It's because you've strayed from the Saiyan path!

I don't care if you've gained any superficial strength from your damn fruit...

Because there's no way I'd let myself lose...

...to an idiot who doesn't even know what he wants!!

Aah... Aaaaagh!!

*pant* *pant* Hmph!

Grrngh...

Just admit defeat already!

Ngrh... Heh... We're both pretty beaten up.

What's so funny?! What're you smilin' about?!

Nothing's funny, Shallot, I'm just...delighted...

For the first time in a long time... I've been able to simply fight... Just like a normal Saiyan would...

Thanks for letting me...have a taste of... the strength of a Super Saiyan...

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Grah...!

Shallot! Where are you?!

Over here!

Hey, Shallot, are you okay?!

Ugh...

These wounds are awful! We need to take ya back to Whis!

It's you, Kakarot...

Gah...! You again?!

Heh, don't be so nervous... I don't have the strength to fight any further...

You're the Saiyan who was working with Frieza...

Yeah, I am... So what? You want to finish me off?

...No. Doing that would waste all the work Shallot put in to defeating you.

Tch, to think there'd be a Saiyan as soft as you...

Heh, yeah people tell me that a lot. I guess it's because I was brought up on Earth.

Hmph... Then I'd better warn you softies...

There's a warrior who exists neither in the past nor future...

This "ultimate warrior" will make his way to this planet soon enough... Prepare yourselves.

An ultimate warrior...

Consider this warning as thanks for not finishing me off here...

And what are you gonna do when this so-called ultimate warrior shows up?

Beats me... But I have my own ambitions... I'll continue doing what I want.

Jeez... Seems this guy's not givin' up just cause Frieza's outta the picture.

But, man, an ultimate warrior, huh? I'm excited just imagining who they might be! Right, Bulma?!

Man, Goku, why are you like this? Why do you always let these dangerous types off the hook?!

Huh?! I said I didn't want Shallot's work to...

Don't you think protecting Earth is more important than that?!

Huh, isn't this where you always say, "We'll be alright because we have you, Goku!"...?

Ah...! Right, that's what "this era's Bulma" would say, ha ha ha...

Jeez, sounds like you've brainwashed this other Bulma!

Whatever... Right, Mr. Goku, let's take Shallot back to the city, got it?

C'mon Bulma, I said just "Goku" is fine...

Did you hear me? Pick him up, and let's get moving!

A-Ah, o-okay! I got it, already!

Phew! I ate a ton AND I got a good night's sleep! All better!

If there's one thing that doesn't change, it's your inhuman recovery speed...

Right, now that you're all better, are you ready to give us your report?

O-Oh yeah...! Right! But, wait, before that...

Lord Beerus... I ignored your orders and ended up fighting with Frieza because...I...

Hmph, I don't care about a few broken rules right now! More importantly, tell me about what you saw!

And afterwards, I have something to tell you too. It's a message from Turles.

What? Really...?

No... Vegeta and Nappa both died...?

Then you defeated Frieza and destroyed his alliance... But, Dr. Gero is still alive somewhere...

Hey, Goku! Why didn't you deal with that Saiyan?! Why'd you let Turles go!

Ah, well, y'see...

Hey, I'm one that's gonna kick his ass! There's no way I'm gonna sit back and let someone else deal with him!

You heard it from him, Lord Beerus! Heh heh heh!

Ngrhh! This is why I hate working with you Saiyans!

H-Hey! I want to hear more about what happened with Vegeta and Nappa!!

Ah, yes, to you Bulma, it may be rather shocking...

To me?! It's shocking to everyone!

Calm down, Bulma. They're warriors from another time, called to participate in this survival game.

Indeed, as those who do not belong in this time, they are gone, returning things closer to their normal state.

All we can do is try to view this as positively as we can...

Even if it is sad for those who perished, and for those who remain, it's not something we can avoid.

I... I know that, but it's still tough, okay?! You really are unfeeling, aren't you?!

That's big coming from you. You always use the Dragon Balls to fix any little problem you have!

Ah, my lord, that's "this era's Bulma" you are talking about! You should respect this Bulma's pureness, no?

Yeah Whis, you really say some cold stuff... And neither me nor Bulma are from this time, you know!

No matter how you feel or think, what he said is the truth of the matter. I'll tell you this straight too...

Either you visitors from another time die here, OR find who's behind all this and fix this space-time chaos.

Those are probably the only two options that will take you back to your own time.

... I guess I knew that, but still...

Well, obviously the option we're taking is to beat the one behind all this and go home!

But wouldn't it be bad for you to head home without getting your memories back?

My memories, huh...?

There's someone who is looking forward to watching you grow after all...

(Was Turles just bluffing back then?)

(I don't know where that Dr. Gero is either...)

(And on top of all that, just what was with that black fog around Turles and Raditz?)

(Oh well. Won't get anywhere just thinking about it... More importantly...)

Goku!

Huh? You wanna fight?

Yeah! You bet!

Huh? Wait, what?!

I'm a Super Saiyan now, Goku! This time I'll take you down!

Good! C'mon, show me how much stronger you've gotten, Shallot!

Hey, we're not done talking yet!

I see, so that's why they've been all restless since this morning.

Cut it with all the "I see"s! How many times have they just ignored me?!

Now, now, you'd finished explaining the more important aspects, hadn't you, my lord?

Jeez, Goku, Shallot... They really do nothing but fight, don't they?!

Hey, Jaco! You come here too! I also need to give you a good pummeling!

Huh?! Why me?!

Because YOUR stupid advice on poses made me look like an idiot! So I'm going to make you pay for that!

Um, what are you talking about?! The pose I taught you was fabulously cool!

Tch... Still not strong enough to take you on, huh?

Hey, you still got loads stronger, though, Shallot!

Yeah, I feel great!

But... This is still far from enough...

.........

You heard Turles, right? He said a crazy strong warrior's going to show up soon enough...

Hey, don't sweat it, Shallot! I know you've just become a Super Saiyan, but there's still further ways to go!

Say that again?

If you keep up your training, I have no doubt you'll get there.

Ha ha ha... Of course! There's still another level of power!

You seem pretty happy about that.

Of course! 'Cause it means I can get even stronger still!

That ultimate warrior or whatever is toast!

Heh, great! I'm counting on you!

... Hey, Goku...

What's up?

You know what you said about going beyond Super Saiyan... Can you do it?

Hm? Oh, yeah, I can...

WHAT? That's dirty, Goku! That means you've been going easy on me this whole time!

Eh heh heh, I just thought it was a bit too soon for you...

Do it now, Goku! Transform and take me on properly!

Aw man, I can't, Shallot! Lord Beerus said I shouldn't release too much Ki at once...

Nrrrrngh! Quit playing with me... Prepare yourself, Goku!

Heh, that's the spirit! Now, you ready for another bout?

H-Hello...? It's not important, but... Aren't you forgetting about me? Helloooo?

.........

And what are you gonna do when this so-called ultimate warrior shows up?

Heh heh, isn't it obvious? The Saiyans are a warrior race! I'm not finished just yet!

I'm going to be the one to see this fight to the end!

And on top of that, I'm going to find whoever was having their way with me...and kill them!

Next time... I won't have my ways of doing things mistaken...!

There will be no "next time" for you.

H-Huh, Shallot...?

No... It's you! My memory's still hazy, but I remember you! Is this memory from when I was being controlled?

So... It's you...!

Die!

Ngrah... Gaaaaagh!

Hmph, so this is the state of the modern Saiyan...

Clinging onto your little plans until, in the end, you fail. A well deserved finale for the "blood of the tainted."

Or...

I don't care if you've gained any superficial strength from your damn fruit...

Because there's no way I'd let myself lose...

...to an idiot who doesn't even know what he wants!!

...Even with the "blood of the defeated," he was at least adequate, huh?

... Heh, heh. Whatever the case, it matters not.

After all, I will be the one to direct the Saiyans back onto the correct path...!

By destroying every single Saiyan disrupting this world!

I will prove that it is only I who is capable of achieving this!