Goku's expression hardened. "Raditz… what do you want with Gohan?"
Raditz smirked. "Your son is a bargaining chip. Obey me, and he lives. Refuse… and he dies."
Goku's fists clenched tighter. "…I'll protect him. No matter what."
Piccolo's gaze sharpened. "Control your emotions. Every move counts."
Saitama tilted his head slightly. "…Kidnapping a kid. Typical villain stuff. Guess I'll follow along."
Raditz's aura flared violently, pushing the air outward. Rocks rose into the sky, orbiting him like satellites. Goku and Piccolo braced themselves, ki crackling.
Saitama drifted lazily, expression unreadable. "…Yeah, he's fast. Big energy. Nothing dangerous yet."
Without warning, Raditz launched a small ki blast. Goku twisted to avoid it, Piccolo countered with a beam. The collision tore the plains beneath them, sending debris flying. Saitama raised a hand lazily, letting the blast hit him squarely. It exploded in a shockwave, dust and sand raining down—but he remained completely unharmed.
"…Really?" Saitama muttered, voice flat. "…That all you've got?"
Goku's eyes widened. "Wait… you didn't even move!"
Saitama shrugged. "Eh. Don't need to. You guys want me to jump in, or just watch?"
Piccolo's sharp eyes narrowed. "…Stay out of my way, or you'll regret it."
Saitama yawned. "Fair enough. But don't blame me if something breaks… permanently."
Raditz's smirk twisted into a scowl. "Kakarot! Fight seriously!"
Goku leapt forward, energy flaring. "I… I have to hold him off!"
Piccolo moved to flank Raditz. "Focus, Goku! Don't let him bait you!"
Saitama drifted slightly closer, eyes half-lidded. "…Yeah. He's fast… straight shots. Nothing complicated. I'll just watch."
Raditz dashed at Goku, fist outstretched. Goku twisted, throwing rapid punches. Piccolo fired a beam to distract Raditz. The plains below cracked further from the shockwaves.
Saitama barely moved—a casual sidestep, a light lift of his hand—and a stray energy blast fizzled behind him harmlessly. "…Hm. Strong… but not dangerous."
Raditz froze, eyes widening. "Who… what is that?!"
Piccolo's jaw tightened. "…I don't sense any energy. How is that possible?"
Goku gritted his teeth. "Saitama… don't get in the way. Let us handle this."
Saitama waved a hand. "…Relax. He's entertaining… that's enough for me."
Raditz's frustration grew. He launched a high-speed dash toward Goku, striking with blinding speed. Goku dodged and fired punches, Piccolo flanked again. Saitama hovered, arms crossed, unmoving, observing. "…Yep. Fast, strong, flashy. Still… easy to avoid."
Raditz's scouter beeped furiously, struggling to read Goku and Piccolo's power. "…Pathetic. And… what is that bald guy?!"
Saitama yawned again. "…Spectator… for now."
Goku landed a punch that staggered Raditz slightly. Raditz retaliated with a blast, forcing Goku and Piccolo to evade. Saitama adjusted position with one slow step, and the energy fizzled harmlessly against him. "…Still nothing dangerous."
Raditz roared. "Kakarot! Fight seriously! Or I'll kill him!"
Goku's eyes burned with determination. "…I'll stop you… for Gohan!"
Piccolo's gaze stayed sharp. "Focus. Every attack counts."
Saitama's head tilted. "…Strong kidnapper. Emotional Saiyan. Guess I'll watch the fireworks."