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Goku and Vegeta both stopped fighting the instant they sensed Lord Beerus getting pissed off.
Goku sat right down and started wolfing down food like nothing happened.
Whis looked at him curiously. "By the way, Goku," he asked, "why are you still chasing after more power? Don't tell me you've got your eye on Beerus's job."
Beerus immediately sat up, scowling. "What? Is that true? Because I'm not letting that happen!"
Goku jumped to his feet, waving his hands frantically. "No way! Who'd wanna be that kind of god anyway?"
Beerus frowned. "Excuse me, I'm that kind of god."
Goku said seriously, "During the Tournament of Power, I realized there are tons of strong fighters in other universes. It was awesome—it really fired me up!"
Then, right there, his aura flared and he transformed into a Super Saiyan.
Vegeta crossed his arms. "So your goal now includes fighters from other universes too, huh? You really are the same brainless musclehead you've always been."
Whis smiled faintly and turned to Vegeta. "Then what about you, Vegeta? Why do you want to grow stronger?"
Vegeta snarled, "Because of Frieza!" He jabbed a finger at Goku. "It's all this idiot's fault! He just had to let that demon come back to life!"
Goku swatted his hand away. "What are you talking about? If Frieza had stayed dead, Universe 7 would've been wiped out! We're alive because of him!"
"Don't give me that crap!" Vegeta snapped. "He only helped us to save his own damn skin! You saw him when he came to Earth, right? In no time at all he got back his strength—and then he upgraded to Golden Frieza!"
Goku's eyes widened. "Wait, you mean he's stronger than before? And he might come back to fight us again? Nah… we let him go home!"
Vegeta shouted, "Do you seriously think Frieza feels grateful to you?!"
Right then, Trunks called. He said Bulma's six Dragon Balls and the radar had been stolen—and their home security system caught the thief on camera.
When they checked the footage, the culprit turned out to be one of Frieza's men.
Vegeta immediately guessed Frieza was after the Dragon Balls to wish for immortality. Without wasting time, he, Goku, Bulma, and Whis headed for the Arctic continent where the last Dragon Ball was hidden, hoping to stop Frieza's plan before it was too late.
Aboard Frieza's Spaceship
Frieza's lieutenant Kikono reported, "We've secured the six Dragon Balls and the radar from Vegeta's wife. Our troops are already searching for the final one."
Frieza grinned. "Excellent. That's delightful news."
Kikono said eagerly, "Then shall we head to Earth right away?"
"No rush," Frieza replied calmly. "We'll go once all seven are gathered. Heading there too soon could be dangerous. Even without scouters, those Saiyans can sense strong power levels approaching."
Kikono bowed. "Understood, Lord Frieza. Oh, one more thing—what wish will you make this time? Immortality again?"
Frieza chuckled. "I've changed my mind. When I was trapped in that hell on Earth, unable to move, I realized living forever isn't all it's cracked up to be. Just endless suffering." He lifted a hand with a smirk. "So now, I want to increase my height. By five centimeters."
Kikono blinked. "B-but my lord, in your second form you're already gigantic!"
Frieza narrowed his eyes. "I want to be normal height in both my base and final forms."
"Then… why only five centimeters?"
Frieza's grin widened. "Because too much at once looks unnatural. I want people to think I'm still growing."
While Frieza's ship passed near Planet Vampa, it picked up a distress signal. His troops landed to investigate and found an old man with a tail.
"You've got a tail?! Are you a Saiyan?" one soldier gasped.
The old man bowed hurriedly. "My name is Paragus. I once served under Lord Frieza."
Suddenly, a massive beast charged at them—but before it could strike, a young man dropped from the sky and killed it in one blow. The soldiers were stunned; their scouters couldn't even register his power level.
"He's insanely strong! Bring them aboard—Lord Frieza will be thrilled!"
Aboard the ship, Frieza turned to Paragus and the young man beside him. "So, you're Saiyans, huh?" He noticed the youth had no tail.
Paragus explained, "My son Broly once transformed into a Great Ape and lost control. I had no choice but to cut off his tail."
"Has he lost control since then?" Frieza asked.
"Sometimes," Paragus admitted. "But if he ever goes berserk, I have this." He pulled out a remote. "It sends an electric current to the collar around his neck. It's not strong, but it keeps him in check."
Frieza smiled and stepped closer. "I can sense an incredible power hidden inside him. What an unexpected bonus. Oh, by the way, Planet Vegeta's long gone—destroyed. Did you know?"
Paragus bowed. "That has nothing to do with us. All I want now is revenge."
Frieza's grin grew cold. "Then you'll be happy to hear this—King Vegeta's son, Prince Vegeta, is still alive."
Paragus's eyes went wide. "What?! Vegeta… that bastard is alive?!"
Frieza's tone softened mockingly. "Allow me to help you take your revenge."
Paragus thanked him deeply before being led away. Watching the stars outside, Frieza murmured to himself, "Looks like I won't even need to lift a finger this time. Things are about to get interesting."
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Meanwhile, the comment section exploded:
Natsu (Fairy Tail): "Frieza, be a decent person for once! They let you live, and you still plan to stab them in the back!"
Orochimaru (Naruto): "Wishing to grow taller instead of living forever… pitiful. He clearly doesn't grasp the joy of immortality."
Agumon (Digimon): "Frieza's terrifying… that evil stare reminds me of Myotismon!"
Boa Hancock (One Piece): "Ugh, such ugly men. I can hardly stand to look."
Ace (One Piece): "Frieza, I hope Goku beats the crap out of you later."
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Back on-screen
Frieza's ship was racing toward Earth. "Soon, I'll get to witness Broly's true power," he said.
Paragus quickly replied, "Broly is an extraordinary warrior, my lord. His strength has been building up for years—he's ready to unleash it all!"
Frieza's expression darkened. "By the way, I don't care what happens to Vegeta. But that Saiyan named Son Goku—I want him alive. Bring him to me. Killing him with my own hands has been my dream for years."
Paragus bowed again. "Understood!"
Just then, Kikono burst in. "Lord Frieza! We've gathered all seven Dragon Balls!"
"Excellent," Frieza said with a smirk.
Meanwhile, Goku and Vegeta landed in the icy continent, dressed in sleek cold-weather gear. Not far away, Frieza's men spotted them. Their scouters beeped wildly, unable to measure the Saiyans' power.
"Their energy's off the charts! It's the Saiyans—run!"
The soldiers jumped into their ship, but before they could escape, Vegeta fired an energy blast that blew them out of the sky.
Up above, Frieza's spaceship arrived over the frozen landscape.
Goku looked up. "That energy… it's him!"
"Frieza's here!"
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