"Since you can still move, then step aside. I'll deal with Kakarot." Vegeta's eyes gleamed with a cold light. He crossed his arms and spoke with absolute indifference.
"I-I understand…" Hearing Vegeta's command, Nappa used all his strength to drag his battered body off to the side.
But with his current injuries, it was impossible for him to move far in a short time.
Nappa didn't know that in the original work, he was personally killed by Vegeta.
But now, this world had been completely altered by Talot and others, which in turn had somewhat affected the original course of Vegeta and Nappa's fates.
Once Nappa had moved aside, Vegeta finally shifted his gaze toward Goku.
That icy look of his radiated an invisible pressure, making Goku's scalp tingle as he felt a great pressure.
[He is so strong. Compared to that baldly, he's on a completely different level! Just a single glance from him contains so much pressure. Brother Talot was right, I have to give it everything I've got…] Goku's expression grew solemn. He assumed the Turtle School's ready stance, fully prepared for battle.
Seeing Goku daring to fight him, Vegeta's lips curled upward on their own, revealing a smile brimming with supreme confidence.
"To have defeated Nappa, I really must commend you. But I'm not the same as that trash. You being able to push your power level beyond 32,000 with Kaio-ken is truly surprising. However, from my observation, your maximum explosive power level tops out at around 80,000, doesn't it?" Vegeta analyzed with reasonable confidence.
His words made Goku tense. He hadn't expected Vegeta to be so sharp. At the moment, the highest Kaio-ken multiplier he could use was indeed 10x, and even then, forcibly using it would inflict serious injuries to his body.
Anything higher would cause irreversible harm.
Still, aside from Kaio-ken, he had one more trump card. If things went badly, he would use it to deal with Vegeta.
"Humph… It seems my guess was correct. Eighty thousand is all you have. Truly remarkable! At your age, I was far inferior! But even if you exceed your limits, you still won't be my match! So before this fight begins, let me remind you, my power level has already surpassed 100,000!" Vegeta declared arrogantly.
These words reached Talot, Salari, and Raditz, and the three couldn't help but laugh out loud.
A power level of 100,000 could dominate any planet.
But in front of them, it was nothing at all.
Of course, Vegeta's growth did surprise them somewhat. After all, unlike them, he had neither their training methods nor their many experiences.
For Krillin, Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, and Chiaotzu, however, Vegeta's claim was nothing short of a crushing blow.
Nappa had already been terrifying enough with a power level of 25,000.
Goku exploding to 32,000 was already considered defying the heavens.
But now… Vegeta not only declared that Goku could reach 80,000, but also revealed that his own power level surpassed 100,000!
The explosive revelation made them realize just how insignificant they truly were.
Across the vast, boundless universe, their level of strength wasn't even enough to be considered cannon fodder.
"100,000?!" Upon learning Vegeta's true power level, Goku was momentarily surprised.
But quickly, that surprise turned into excitement, and a spark of eager fighting spirit flashed in his eyes.
He truly wanted to test just how strong someone with a power level over 100,000 was.
"Hoh?! Even after knowing my power level, you are still burning with fighting spirit? It seems you've perfectly inherited the Saiyan's lust for battle. Then come! Show me everything you've got, don't say I never gave you the chance." Vegeta curled his lips into a smirk, arms crossed as he calmly awaited Goku's first move.
"Then I won't hold back! 5x Kaio-ken!!" Fully aware of Vegeta's strength, Goku dared not be careless. He immediately unleashed 5x Kaio-ken. As his energy erupted, his power level quickly soared to 40,000.
Beep beep beep beep…
At the same time, Vegeta's scouter also displayed the changes in Goku's power level.
Although his Ki Sense already allowed him to perceive strength, the scouter can show exact numbers to confirm it.
"Hahahaha~~!" Vegeta laughed loudly.
His eyes gleamed with arrogance. "Just as I thought. Your actual power level is only 8,000. This so-called Kaio-ken forcibly boosts it. I want to see just how many times you can push this Kaio-ken technique."
"Don't look down on me!!" Unshaken by Vegeta's provocation, Goku suddenly charged forward, appearing right in front of Vegeta.
With unstoppable momentum, he launched a fierce punch at Vegeta. Yet that seemingly unstoppable fist was effortlessly dodged by Vegeta.
Even as his continuous attacks missed, Goku did not relent. He poured his full strength into offense, the Turtle School combat style he had improved long ago bursting forth in full force. His unending attacks swept out towards Vegeta like a violent storm.
To the onlookers, his attacks were dazzling. But to Vegeta, they were pitifully slow. He easily neutralized every move.
And if he wished, a casual strike could send Goku flying.
"Your power level is high, but your combat techniques is crude. Did Talot and Raditz teach you like this?" As his words fell, Vegeta suddenly struck. With an upward kick, his foot smashed into Goku's chin.
Bang!!!
Goku's body was sent flying, launched hundreds of meters into the sky.
Barely managing to steady himself, Goku rubbed his chin, crying out "Ow, ow, ow".
But it was that very pain that completely awakened his combative nature.
"You weren't lying. 5x Kaio-ken is far from enough against you. Then, let's try 10x Kaio-ken!!" Goku roared, unleashing 10x Kaio-ken at once, drastically increasing his power level.
The moment his strength erupted, the entire world seemed to change color.
"Hmph! Just as I expected." Vegeta said with a look of ease on his face, not caring at all.
He raised his right arm and beckoned Goku over with his index finger, indicating that Goku could come at him with everything he had.
Seeing this, even the simple-minded Goku grew angry. Spurred on by his competitive spirit, he gathered enough energy before rapidly swinging his arms, instantly unleashing a dense barrage of energy blasts that bombarded Vegeta like a torrential rain.
"Petty tricks." Energy surged around Vegeta as he swung his arm. An invisible energy shockwave burst out, detonating every one of Goku's blasts in midair.
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