Boom!
As Zeru's words fell, Goku's aura erupted instantly.
50,000 power level!
100,000 power level!
150,000 power level!
…
When Goku's power level surged to 200,000, Raditz's face turned pale.
Terrifying!
The sheer magnitude of that energy was beyond anything he could comprehend.
"Y-you…"
Raditz's lips trembled, his body shaking as he pointed at Goku in disbelief. "Are you really Kakarot?! Why… how can you be this strong?!"
He had seen warriors with over 100,000 power level before, even sensed their presence up close.
But compared to Goku right now—
They were nothing.
"My name is Son Goku!"
Goku said firmly. "I grew up on Earth. This is my home. I will never harm it!"
"No!"
Raditz's pale face flushed red again as he roared, "You are the Saiyan Kakarot! My dear little brother!"
To Raditz, Goku's strength was invaluable.
A warrior of this level was extremely rare even within Frieza's army.
If Goku joined him, his future would be limitless.
Even without Frieza, the Saiyans alone could form a powerful force.
Goku stepped back, making his stance clear.
Raditz's expression darkened.
He glanced at Krillin and the others, narrowing his eyes.
"These Earthlings brainwashed Kakarot… otherwise he wouldn't be this foolish!"
"Kill them, and he'll come to his senses!"
Whoosh!
The moment that thought formed, Raditz moved.
His first target—
The small, bald human.
In an instant, he appeared before Krillin.
"Hm?"
Krillin was still in a daze when Raditz rushed him. But as the punch came, he reacted instantly, his aura bursting out.
Boom!
The moment Krillin's energy exploded—
Raditz immediately withdrew his fist.
Without hesitation, he turned and shot into the sky.
Run!
That was his only thought.
If he didn't escape—
He would die.
At that moment, he felt it was absurd.
How could this seemingly foolish bald Earthling be this strong?!
"You think you can attack me and run?"
Krillin's face darkened as he chased after Raditz into the sky.
In no time, he caught up.
"What do you want?!"
Raditz turned midair, staring at him.
"What you tried to do just now—I'm going to do the same."
Krillin replied coldly and attacked.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
They exchanged blows.
Despite the difference in power, Raditz could still hold on for a few moves.
But only a few.
Soon, after taking several punches, he was sent crashing into the ocean below.
"So weak… and you dared look down on Earthlings!"
Krillin flew back to Kame House, his face full of pride.
He was no longer the weak fighter from before.
With nearly 50,000 power level, he was strong even by galactic standards.
After all, several members of the Ginyu Force only had similar levels.
"Zeru, what should we do with him?"
Piccolo frowned and asked.
"Let Goku decide."
Zeru left the choice to Goku.
Raditz's life or death meant nothing to him.
Goku hesitated, then looked toward the ocean, where Raditz was struggling toward shore.
"Maybe… we should let him go?"
Goku's kind nature surfaced. After all, Raditz was his only blood relative.
"You decide."
Zeru smiled slightly, then placed two fingers on his forehead and disappeared.
What came next didn't concern him.
His current strength had reached an extreme level.
If he wanted to break through, he needed to go beyond Super Saiyan 4—
Into Super Saiyan 5.
But…
That transformation wouldn't be easy.
In Dragon Ball AF, Gohan achieved it through overwhelming rage and hatred after Pan's death.
If Zeru were in that position—
He would rather never achieve Super Saiyan 5.
"No rush… there must be other ways."
He shook his head, letting go of the thought.
Besides, he hadn't even reached full-power Super Saiyan 4 yet.
How could he talk about Super Saiyan 5?
"Notification!"
"The Selection System has activated:
Travel to the Dragon Ball Super timeline (Cell Saga) and save Android 18.
Choice 1: Accept the mission.
Reward: Super Saiyan 5 trial card ×1, Time Stop +0.2 seconds, Gold-tier Purification Ability, 2% chance-based weakening effect.
Choice 2: Refuse the mission.
Reward: +10 billion base power level."
…
Just as Zeru stopped thinking, the system's prompt echoed in his mind.