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Brilliant fireworks burst forth in an instant while a gentle breeze tousled Vegeta's hair, and his frozen body began to move once more.
Vegeta's eyes remained fixed on the horizon.
"Is it over?" Vegeta murmured to himself.
Suddenly, a shadow passed through his gaze. The words Cooler had spoken before his death had already given him the answer.
It was far from over.
During the day Vegeta had spent in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, unexpected events had unfolded on Earth.
Cooler's arrival on Earth was the clearest proof of that. Vegeta looked up at the Lookout. To get answers, he would need to speak with Bulma.
Vegeta swiftly flew toward the Lookout.
Tap!
Vegeta landed in front of Bulma.
Seeing Vegeta's triumphant return, Bulma couldn't help but give a thumbs-up, grinning playfully. "Vegeta! I knew you could do it!"
Bulma's heart swelled with excitement. The one who had saved Earth was none other than her beloved. Vegeta's gaze softened for barely half a second before turning stern again. "It's not over yet, Bulma."
Hearing this, Bulma grew serious. "Right! Kaiō also mentioned that the guy named Bojack is hunting Cooler! That means this Bojack will come to Earth too!"
Listening to Bulma, Vegeta asked, puzzled, "Kaiō? Bojack? What's been happening these past two days?"
Bulma recounted everything Kaiō had told her in full detail.
"What?!" Vegeta exclaimed. "The Namekian Dragon Balls are gone too?!"
Vegeta was furious. The news hit him hard. His fists clenched tightly. He had already been planning to use the Namekian Dragon Balls. Since Trunks had mentioned that a Saiyan's tail was the source of their power, Vegeta had intended to use the Namekian Dragon Balls to regrow his tail and resurrect Piccolo.
But to think that Cooler, that wretched fool, had destroyed the Namekian Dragon Balls!
In that moment, Vegeta felt Cooler's death had been far too quick. He should have made him suffer more.
Trunks, cradled in Bulma's arms, glanced at Vegeta.
(If Bojack comes to Earth, Dad's current strength definitely won't be enough to beat him. Bojack's power is above a Super Saiyan at full power but below Super Saiyan 2.)
(Dad's current strength is only at the muscle form, far from enough to take on Bojack.)
Trunks' thoughts echoed in Vegeta's mind.
Vegeta's body tilted slightly.
The words Bojack and Super Saiyan 2 quickly flooded his mind.
[Bojack and Super Saiyan 2?! I've only reached the muscle form?]
[I need to transform into Super Saiyan 2 to defeat Bojack?]
Vegeta's gaze locked onto Trunks, eagerly awaiting the next thought from his son.
As expected, Trunks didn't disappoint. His thoughts rang out again.
(For Dad to transform into Super Saiyan 2, his current strength is nowhere near enough. Unless he can enter the Hyperbolic Time Chamber again!)
At these words, Vegeta's body trembled. Clearly, Trunks was hiding many secrets.
Hearing Trunks' thoughts, Vegeta's strength had already surged dramatically.
Staying close to Trunks would push his power even further. With this realization, Vegeta made a crucial decision. He placed both hands on Bulma's shoulders. "Bulma, teach me how to take care of Trunks."
Bulma was caught off guard by Vegeta's sudden request, stammering, "Wha… what?"
Vegeta's hands slid down to Bulma's chest, and he scooped Trunks into his arms.
The action stunned both Bulma and Trunks. Vegeta's hold on Trunks was slightly awkward, with Trunks' head dangling in the air.
The discomfort prompted Trunks to complain inwardly.
(What's Dad doing?)
(But this way of holding a baby is just… ugh!)
Trunks strained to lift his head, trying to shift it toward Vegeta's arm.
The scene was comically absurd, like a wriggling worm.
"Hey! Vegeta! That's not how you hold a baby!" Bulma rushed over, teaching Vegeta step-by-step how to properly hold Trunks.
With Bulma's guidance, Vegeta successfully learned the correct way to hold a baby.
Bulma asked, confused, "Vegeta? What are you doing?"
Trunks, equally baffled, awaited Vegeta's response. Vegeta's eyes settled on Trunks, and father and son locked gazes. For some reason, Vegeta now occasionally gave Trunks a sense of unfamiliarity.
Vegeta declared, "I'm taking Trunks into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber!"
Trunks' eyes widened in disbelief.
Seeing Trunks' confusion, Vegeta turned to Bulma and explained, "The next enemy is extremely dangerous. If Kakarot's son can fight on the battlefield, my son can't fall behind! I need to train him from a young age to develop his combat instincts. That's why I'm taking him into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber to help him grow quickly."
Though he was speaking to Bulma, his words were meant for Trunks.
Bulma found Vegeta's reasoning a bit absurd. "Do you really have to do this, Vegeta?"
Vegeta's gaze was unwavering, and he nodded gravely.
With that, Bulma relented. "Fine… Then next, I'll teach you how to change diapers and feed a bottle…"
At those words, Vegeta froze. "Change… diapers?"
Bulma took Trunks from Vegeta's arms and began demonstrating. "Yes, change diapers! Did you think taking care of a baby was easy? Honestly, all you think about is training. This is delicate work, you need to learn properly."
Vegeta leaned in, watching Bulma's movements with full focus.
True to his Saiyan genius, Vegeta quickly mastered diaper-changing after Bulma's instructions.
In the following time, he also learned how to prepare formula and feed a bottle.
Who could have imagined that the hot-blooded Saiyan prince, known only for fighting, had such a gentle side?
…
In a shattered city.
A blonde woman in tattered clothes lay battered on the ground. After Vegeta's brutal onslaught, Android 18 had lost all her former arrogance.
"Damn you, Vegeta!" Her eyes burned with hatred, her resentment toward Vegeta now surpassing even her programmed vendetta against Son Goku.
At that moment, a light rain began to fall.
Raindrops pattered on her face. In the misty drizzle, a green figure slowly approached her.
(End Of This Chapter)
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