[DING, congratulations to the host, get 260 power level attributes]
[DING, congratulations to the host, get power level attribute 470]
[DING, congratulations to the host, get power level attribute 310]
...
In the chaotic melee between Vegeta, Son Gohan, Krillin, and Recoome, Zeltron's mind echoed with constant mechanical beeps from the system.
Power level attributes kept dropping relentlessly on the battlefield where Vegeta and his allies fought.
Although the rate of attribute drops wasn't as fast as when Toss engaged Vegeta, the quality and value of each attribute were far higher.
Each power level attribute was above 250—greater than those generated from Toss or Vegeta's earlier skirmishes—due to the superior power levels of Vegeta, Recoome, and the others.
Despite the constant system prompts, Zeltron's eyes remained fixed on Captain Ginyu hovering before him.
After all, the collected power level attributes could be absorbed later.
But ignoring Captain Ginyu's [Exchange Body] skill would be foolish and costly.
Captain Ginyu rose from the deep crater, blue veins bulging on his forehead, his face twisted with unwilling rage.
He knew before the fight that he was outmatched.
His power level was only 120,000, while Zeltron's exceeded 180,000.
Yet the reason Ginyu dared to jump fearlessly into battle was his treasured skill: "[Exchange Body]."
He believed that by swapping bodies with Zeltron mid-fight, he could instantly inherit that massive power level.
What surprised Ginyu was Zeltron's preemptive strike denied him any chance to activate [Exchange Body] again.
Now, Ginyu realized he had no chance—without the body swap, victory was impossible.
His frustration boiled over.
"Bastard.."
As Ginyu stared intently at Zeltron, his gaze flicked toward Toss and Rapp, who hovered nearby.
'Those two came here together..'.
A cunning smirk spread on Ginyu's lips as a plan formed in his mind.
Suddenly, he waved his massive hand and unleashed a basketball-sized ki bomb aimed at Zeltron in midair.
"Useless!"
Zeltron, unmoved, casually flicked the incoming bomb away like a pesky fly.
"NOW!"
The corner of Ginyu's mouth curled into a sinister smile.
Without hesitation, a powerful air current burst from his body, concentrating into a blazing streamer flying straight toward Toss.
"DANGER!"
Rapp shouted anxiously to warn Toss.
But the power gap was enormous. Ginyu's 120,000 power level dwarfed Toss's 3,000.
Before Toss could react, Ginyu appeared behind him and grabbed him easily.
"Let me go!"
Toss struggled frantically, but against Ginyu's strength, he was helpless.
"Master Zeltron!"
Rapp's face turned anxious watching Toss taken.
He wanted to help but felt overwhelmed by Ginyu's terrifying power.
Desperately, Rapp glanced toward Zeltron pleading silently for aid.
"Don't move, or I'll crush this kid right now!"
Before Zeltron could respond, Ginyu tightened his grip on Toss, glaring threateningly.
"Ginyu, is this your last resort?"
Zeltron remained calm, unshaken by Ginyu's threats.
"Yes, if you want this kid alive, then listen carefully!"
Ginyu's voice was cold and deadly.
Zeltron's lips curved in a playful smirk.
"Do you really think you can threaten me by catching a kid?"
As he spoke, Zeltron slowly closed the distance, flying straight at Ginyu.
"I told you not to move…"
Seeing the threat useless, Ginyu's expression darkened.
But suddenly, Toss—still in Ginyu's grasp—began to glow with intense light.
"What's this?"
Recognizing the radiance, Zeltron's eyes widened.
[BOOM…]
Toss had activated a self-destruct sequence.
"Master Zeltron, I promised I wouldn't hold you back!"
Toss's voice was determined as the light around him flared.
"Master Zeltron, hurry and save Toss! He's always admired you and wants to be your student!"
Seeing Toss's resolve, Rapp shouted desperately, "This kid has a backbone! Let me handle you myself!"
With no hesitation, Ginyu drove a sharp hand knife through Toss's back.
But just as the blade was about to pierce Toss's body, time froze.
The light on Toss stopped flickering.
The blade that Ginyu thrust forward was suspended mid-air, motionless.
Vegeta and Recoome, still fighting nearby, also stopped mid-battle.
As all time froze, Zeltron descended slowly in front of Ginyu.
(This kid… would rather blow himself up than slow me down?)
Zeltron sighed quietly and swiftly snatched Toss away from Ginyu's frozen hands.
With that, Zeltron lifted [Time Pause].
The moment time resumed, Ginyu's knife continued its stab—but the blade passed through empty air.
Ginyu was shocked to discover Toss missing from his grasp.
"Toss, you don't have to blow yourself up!"
Zeltron held Toss securely, ignoring Ginyu's stunned glare.
"Toss, it's okay now."
Though saved, Toss's self-destruct activation hadn't yet ended.
Hearing Zeltron's calm words, Toss realized he was safe — no longer in Ginyu's hands, but Zeltron's.
"Huh?"
Confused, Toss and everyone around — from Ginyu to Rapp to Jeice — stared dumbfounded.
How had Toss gone from Ginyu's grasp to Zeltron's in an instant without anyone noticing?