"Zeltron-sama, thank you for saving me!"
Though Toss didn't fully understand the situation, his heart soared seeing Zeltron willing to rescue him.
He immediately hovered up, put some distance between them, then respectfully bowed his head at a 90-degree angle.
Zeltron had always resisted taking Toss under his wing no matter how hard Toss tried, but now Zeltron was saving him.
To Toss, this was a huge step forward.
"Alright, get aside quickly!"
Zeltron ordered coldly.
Toss instantly obeyed and moved away.
Nearby, Rapp smiled, watching silently.
"Unexpectedly, Zeltron-sama still cares about Toss!"
Rapp recalled how Zeltron had said before coming to Namek that he would not rescue Toss if he was in danger—but now, Zeltron risked it all for Toss's sake.
Suddenly, Captain Ginyu raised his head and stared wide-eyed at Zeltron.
"Could this man possess abilities like Guldo's?"
Ginyu hadn't fully registered how Zeltron had snatched Toss away before he could react.
Perhaps he reasoned that only someone with terrifying speed could do so—especially when Ginyu was holding Toss tightly as if clutching a precious item.
Like a thief stealing a phone from tight fingers without notice.
What Ginyu didn't realize was that Zeltron's ability was not the same as Guldo's [Time Pause], but the discrepancy was moot—Zeltron was already set to kill Ginyu outright.
"Ginyu, I originally intended to spare you, but since you are courting death…"
"I hate being threatened-"
Zeltron's voice was cold and merciless.
His immense power level of 43.16 million surged forth.
HUM—
The earth trembled beneath his feet. Rocks gently lifted into the sky, pulled by an invisible force.
Even distant lakes roared, sending waves meters high.
"What is that…?"
Vegeta, Son Gohan, and the others who were fighting instantly stopped, gazing intently toward Zeltron.
Krillin and Son Gohan exchanged dumbfounded looks as they felt the terrifying aura emanating from Zeltron.
Vegeta clenched his fists, unwilling to yield.
Zeltron raised a palm and pointed directly at Ginyu.
HUM—
In a flash, the immense ki condensed along Zeltron's arm and burst from his palm in a powerful ki blast aimed at Ginyu.
Ginyu's face twisted with terror, sensing the destructive energy.
He unleashed a powerful burst of air, transforming into a streak of light and bolting away.
But he hadn't fled far when Zeltron's ki blast caught him directly.
Ginyu's body was obliterated instantly.
SILENCE
A cold stillness blanketed the battlefield.
Everyone knew what came next.
BOOM!
The ki blast detonated, sending a massive hemispherical shockwave echoing through the air.
Debris and a roaring wind swept across allies and enemies alike.
Son Gohan, Vegeta, and Krillin all staggered from the blast's impact.
"What a terrifying ki blast!"
"How strong is this Saiyan?"
Krillin and Son Gohan spoke solemnly.
As the dust cleared, Ginyu's presence vanished completely.
"He's gone!"
Son Gohan stared vacantly at the crater.
"That alien… he's dead."
Krillin and Son Gohan cheered quietly in relief.
Vegeta frowned deeply.
"What are you celebrating? Even if Ginyu's dead, can you be sure Zeltron won't use that skill on us?"
Krillin restrained his excitement and replied, "Vegeta, you're too cautious—Zeltron is clearly on our side."
"True, he just helped us kill two enemies!" Son Gohan agreed.
Vegeta huffed resentfully.
"Whatever—it's your choice. I don't care if he fights you for a while, just don't let it interfere with me!"
Krillin waved him off, smiling.
"Don't worry, that won't happen!"
Zeltron was unaware of their ideas. His gaze stayed fixed on the remnants of Ginyu's corpse.
Initially, Zeltron wanted to spare Ginyu—to keep him alive to train Son Goku. Zeltron figured this would help Goku's Super Saiyan breakthrough.
But to prevent Ginyu from threatening him again with Toss or Rapp, Zeltron chose to eliminate Ginyu here and now.
If Ginyu died, it might mean Zeltron would personally face and injure Son Goku to push his power higher.
Saiyans had a talent: their power increased after recovering from injuries, and the heavier the injury, the greater the boost.
Zeltron could use this principle to rapidly increase his own power.
But to himself, Zeltron mused:
"If it's all on me, why should I hurt myself?"