Vegeta knew very well that if he lost this battle, it wouldn't just be him suffering, his wife and son would too. Why didn't he have enough power to protect Bulma and Trunks?
At one moment, Vegeta's self-loathing reached its peak. And at that very instant, Son Gohan was deeply drawn in by the aura radiating from Vegeta.
This scene was identical to when he first transformed into Super Saiyan 2.
Vegeta was on the verge of breaking through!
The next moment, lightning began to crackle all around Vegeta, his hair instantly growing thicker and more voluminous again.
A powerful aura swept over everything nearby.
Cell, still hovering above, suddenly felt his hands grow as heavy as lead.
His expression froze.
Because he perceived that Vegeta's aura had reached the same level as Son Gohan's. Meanwhile, the energy ball trapped between them began to move in the opposite direction.
Through his hatred and anger toward himself, Vegeta successfully broke through to Super Saiyan 2.
"Die, Cell!!" Vegeta channeled all of his Super Saiyan 2 power into his Final Flash attack.
In an instant, Cell and Bojack lost their composure.
Panic flashed across their faces, and in desperation, Bojack suddenly placed a hand on Cell's shoulder, intending to use him as a shield.
Cell glared furiously, questioning him: "Trash! What do you think you're doing?!"
Cell grabbed Bojack's hand, clearly seeing through his intention.
"Heh, then I'll indulge you!" Cell said, blocking Bojack in front of his chest.
"No… don't!" Bojack's screams echoed desperately.
The fusion of Final Flash and Kamehameha instantly devoured Bojack. Things were going badly; after finishing this, Cell turned and fled. The energy ball powered by Final Flash and Kamehameha waves gave Cell no chance to escape.
Boom!
A massive explosion shattered the sky; Cell's body was blown to pieces, his core disappearing with no chance of survival. The powerful shockwave tore through the clouds; the sky had become a heaven of light.
Even the previously dark, stormy sky brightened up.
Once certain Cell was truly dead, Son Gohan collapsed to the ground, lying flat in a star shape.
Vegeta stretched out both hands, feeling this brand-new power.
...
Lookout.
Trunks suddenly stood up, his excitement impossible to hide. Bulma anxiously asked, "How is it, Trunks?!"
Trunks smiled in relief: "Mom, Dad and Gohan won."
Upon hearing this good news, tears streamed down Bulma's face. Then she laughed, asking Trunks, "Trunks, do you want a little brother or a little sister?"
Trunks was speechless.
(Mom doesn't seem to be joking at all.)
A second later, Trunks said, "I think… a little sister would be better."
...
King Kai's Planet.
King Kai angrily scolded Son Goku and Piccolo: "You guys are such fools, Piccolo!"
"How many times have I told you and you didn't listen! If King Kai finds out, I'll lose my position for sure! Honestly!"
Piccolo hurriedly apologized, "We haven't really broken the rules, have we, King Kai? Want me to tell you a joke?"
"Once upon a time..."
Son Goku smiled with relief. He hadn't expected that not only had Son Gohan broken through to Super Saiyan 2, but Vegeta had achieved it as well.
Just then, Piccolo suddenly asked, "Old Son, should we get in touch with Gohan and the others again?"
Son Goku scratched his head and pondered, "That's doable."
Piccolo: "So this time, are you still going to say you went to spar with other experts in the Underworld?"
Son Goku shook his head. "Gohan's got the ability to hold his own now, so there's no need for such lies anymore, hehe."
Piccolo sighed. "I really don't understand you. Even if Gohan knew you were nearby back then, what good would it do? You're dead, so according to the rules, you couldn't have gone to help."
Son Goku chuckled: "Who says it's impossible? You have to remember Bulma was there! She personally witnessed that fortune-teller granny bring my dead grandfather before me."
"Similarly, if she knew I was around, I wouldn't guarantee she wouldn't have that fortune-teller granny take me back in a day."
Piccolo's mind raced, he hadn't expected there were people like that fortune-teller granny in the world.
"Well, anyway, your goal has been achieved. But you're right, a day's time might not be enough for you to defeat so many enemies. Letting Gohan handle things himself is the real solution."
Then, Piccolo bowed slightly and said to King Kai, "So I leave it in your hands, King Kai."
King Kai was still amused by Piccolo's dry joke. Since Piccolo's joke was quite good, he decided to forget Piccolo's earlier disrespect.
Son Goku placed his hand on King Kai, and the communication link connected.
[Son Gohan, this is North Kaiō.]
Son Gohan, lying on the ground, instantly became alert.
"King Kai?!"
Seeing Son Gohan's reaction, Vegeta next to him also became interested.
But the next second, King Kai's voice stopped, replaced by one that surprised both Vegeta and Son Gohan.
[Hi, Gohan, Vegeta, long time no see.]
"Dad!"
"Kakarrot?!"
Son Gohan's eyes instantly reddened; tears welled up and streamed down his face.
Vegeta was very sensitive to Sun Goku's voice, but seeing the redness in Son Gohan's eyes, he chose to give up the chance to speak with Sun Goku first.
After these days together, he felt Son Gohan was quite pitiful, unlike his son Trunks who always had him by his side.
[Gohan, I'm very happy you can stand on your own.]
"Yeah, Dad! Vegeta Ojisan and I saved Earth together!"
[Keep it up, Gohan! The Earth of the future still depends on you to protect it! You two can become even stronger!]
After receiving his father's affirmation, Son Gohan smiled happily.
"By the way, Dad, are you doing well over there? Mom and I miss you a lot!"
[Don't worry, Gohan, the meals here at King Kai's are quite good! I'm still training here every day!]
After hearing this, Vegeta suddenly spoke up.
"Kakarrot! You mean you've been training all this time with King Kai?!"
[Ah, yes, Vegeta, I haven't stopped training at all.]
Vegeta coldly snorted, his eyes shining: "Hmph, I've already transformed into Super Saiyan 2! And I'm sure that someday I'll be stronger than you and your son!"
Vegeta's confidence was rooted in the trump card that he could eavesdrop on Trunks' inner thoughts.
Son Goku's tone was greatly shocked.
[Really? Vegeta! I'd love to have a fight with you!]
[I wonder if your Super Saiyan 2 is stronger or mine!]
Vegeta was stunned. "Wait, Kakarrot! Are you saying you've also reached Super Saiyan 2?"
Son Goku suddenly realized he might have let something slip and laughed awkwardly.
[Huh? What Super Saiyan 2? What did I just say?!]
"Hmph! Don't play dumb with me, Kakarrot!! I'll surpass you and your son sooner or later!" Vegeta shouted angrily to the sky, but there was no response from Son Goku anymore.
After learning that Son Goku had also reached Super Saiyan 2, Vegeta flew off toward the Lookout.
Son Gohan's face was full of a smile; he hadn't expected that his father had already reached Super Saiyan 2 long ago.
Just then, Son Goku's playful voice sounded again.
[Gohan, is Vegeta still there?]
Son Gohan replied, "Vegeta Ojisan has left, Dad."
[Ah, geez, I really let something slip just now.]
Suddenly, Son Goku's voice became firm.
[Gohan, you still need to become stronger. If it weren't for Vegeta breaking through to Super Saiyan 2, Earth...]
"Yeah, I know, Dad."
[Alright, that's enough for now, Gohan. King Kai is urging me. Oh, and Gohan, please say sorry to Mom for me, leaving so suddenly back then.]
Son Goku's voice disappeared. Son Gohan immediately flew toward Mount Paozu, eager to share the news with Chi-Chi.
On King Kai's planet.
Son Goku turned his head with a teasing smile: "King Kai, I really appreciate your help."
But at that moment, King Kai looked as if he had lost his soul; no matter how Son Goku and Piccolo called him, he didn't respond.
Son Goku and Piccolo had no choice but to slap King Kai hard, and only then did he come back to his senses, his face looking very grim.
"What's wrong, King Kai?"
King Kai's lips trembled as he slowly uttered a few words: "The guy who killed South Kaiō has appeared in the West Area..."
(End Of This Chapter)
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