Raditz won.
The Northern Galaxy section erupted in celebration - everyone singing and dancing, nearly rushing onto the stage.
Pikkon, who had crashed to the ground, touched his head where it had hit the stone and slowly got up. Raditz appeared beside him instantly and extended a helping hand.
"Without Instant Transmission, I really wouldn't know how to deal with you."
"Oh, you jerk, saying stuff like that after you win," Pikkon said as he stood up, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly. "Just wait - I'll keep training and surpass you."
"I'm making progress too, so I'm afraid the gap will just keep getting bigger."
"Hmph... Maybe so. See ya." Pikkon coolly held up two fingers in a peace sign, put one hand in his pocket, and left amid the cheers.
Raditz didn't say anything more, just waved goodbye and walked back to the rest area.
For fighters like them, there was no need for many words - just a few were enough to say everything.
"This guy..." Vegeta realized that Raditz's strength had improved, and it wasn't just the power of that energy blast.
He'd noticed that when Raditz broke through the Hyper Tornado, he seemed to awaken some unknown power - as if he'd grasped a new level beyond Super Saiyan. That was something Vegeta had never comprehended, something far above his current level!
"Hey, Raditz, what happened back there?" Vegeta couldn't help but ask. "Your ki suddenly spiked - how'd you do it?"
As he asked, Goku and the other Saiyans also perked up their ears, unwilling to miss any chance to learn.
"Full Power Super Saiyan. That's the next stage after regular Super Saiyan. Actually, I didn't fully control it just now - it was just a momentary success."
"Full Power Super Saiyan?" Everyone couldn't help but repeat the words.
"As long as we keep training, it's possible for all of us to reach this level."
Such a limit existed? Sweat dripped down Vegeta's forehead as indescribable excitement surged in his heart.
Raditz was telling the truth - he did have access to the full power form, but he wasn't quite there yet. To fully master the Full Power state didn't just depend on a momentary burst under pressure, but also required continuous experience and training.
His victory over Pikkon had been somewhat lucky. If he hadn't known Pikkon's weakness in advance, combined with Instant Transmission and that sudden power surge, it could've been really dangerous. After all, his opponent also had strength beyond the full power level. One wrong move and the ending might've been very different.
At this point, West Kai had completely lost his voice, standing aside with his head down and face ashen. North Kai was ecstatic with his big belly, laughing so hard he nearly burst.
Either way, it was Northern Galaxy's victory now. In the future, it would be difficult for the other Kais to challenge him.
Grand Kai also smiled happily: "Both fighters in this match were very strong and brought us a wonderful battle. Hahahaha! Let's continue - I hope the future matches will be just as exciting!"
After a short break, the announcer immediately regained his energy. "Next up, Goku from Northern Galaxy will face Northern Galaxy's Piccolo!" With a big wave of his hand, he gave the stage to the fighters.
Both Goku and Piccolo had Super Saiyan-level strength. If they fought at full stamina, the outcome would still be unpredictable. But at this moment, Goku had already dealt with many fighters from other galaxies after his fierce battle with Vegeta, and his physical strength was seriously depleted.
In the end, Piccolo risked his body being damaged to force out a Kamehameha wave, and thanks to his immortality, he knocked Goku out of bounds.
The champion would be decided between Raditz and Piccolo.
Piccolo stood directly in the center of the ring without any rest, waiting for Raditz to enter. He was already prepared, his whole body relaxed - ultimate relaxation for ultimate performance.
Raditz smiled, teleported onto the stage, and instantly transformed into a Super Saiyan.
Right from the start, they showed off their power, drawing bursts of exclamations and cheers. The Northern Galaxy audience even released small ki blasts that collided and exploded like fireworks. Amid the high-pitched sounds, the competition gong rang!
Piccolo and Raditz's eyes flashed sharply as they both rushed forward simultaneously, aiming punches at each other's stomachs.
"BOOM!" Only one sound came from the two fists. Both men doubled over, spitting out saliva as they took the heavy hits to their abdomens. Piccolo's eyes became bloodshot, as if the punch had penetrated his entire body, the force making him tremble all over.
Raditz didn't feel great either - the stinging sensation spread through his whole body like lightning, making his brain buzz.
Suddenly, the two separated, their eyes flickering coldly.
Piccolo jumped back several steps, then turned sharply and approached Raditz like a snake. His eyes locked onto Raditz's figure as he released two energy balls while charging, attacking with the determination to hit.
Raditz leaped into the air, dodged the crossing attack, and rushed straight at Piccolo. He arrived in front of Piccolo within a thousandth of a second. It wasn't teleportation, but movement at extreme speed over this short distance - no slower than teleportation itself.
BANG BANG BANG—
Four consecutive hits, fist meeting flesh. Piccolo's body exploded with impacts as golden aura bloomed behind him. Raditz's power penetrated right through his body!
Immediately after, Raditz fired a Flash Ki attack without holding back any power, sweeping across Piccolo's head.
The mighty force shocked the audience as Piccolo's head disappeared in the light. Raditz had killed Piccolo!
"He killed him! He actually killed him!"
"Raditz took off his opponent's head..."
"Ahhhh!" Audience members who couldn't stand the blood screamed and fainted.
Namekians had the ability to regenerate and recover, provided their heads remained intact. But Piccolo, who had gained immortality, could still recover even if his head was destroyed.
Amid the crowd's screams, Piccolo stood up calmly as if nothing had happened, viscous fluid regrowing his head.
"Raditz, you're stronger than me, but you can't defeat me! I'll make you fall at my feet!"
"Quit talking!" Raditz dodged to his side while he was speaking, slammed his palm against the side of his face, and knocked him flying. "You're still as chatty as ever."
"Bastard!" Piccolo stabilized himself and shouted angrily.
Raditz held up three fingers. "Your strength is better than last time, but I've improved even more. Three moves - I can defeat you in just three moves!"
"Three moves?"
Not only Piccolo, but everyone else was shocked too. How did Raditz have the confidence to defeat Piccolo in three moves? Was Full Power Super Saiyan really that overwhelming?
Looking at Raditz's expression, he seemed completely confident. Piccolo couldn't help but feel panicked.
He knew he wasn't as strong as Raditz - the few rounds of battle just now had confirmed that even more. But he also had his advantage: immortality. With infinite regeneration, he could outlast Raditz's energy!
But for some reason, despite his immortality, Piccolo felt panic rising.
Without explanation, Raditz had already attacked. "First move!" he shouted loudly, charging forward. It seemed like thousands of afterimages densely covered the air, overwhelming like a wave of phantoms. Circle after circle of golden flames burned intensely, stirring up endless dust.
Countless phantoms fired ki blasts simultaneously, like meteor showers shooting from the ground, all blasting toward Piccolo.
"Cheap tricks!" Piccolo's eyes flickered as two bolts of lightning flew out, hitting Raditz's real body among the high-speed moving phantoms. Immediately, the phantoms dissipated and Raditz fell backward.
The meteor-like fiery ki blasts flew into the sky and disappeared.
Piccolo seized the opportunity to fly forward, but Raditz yelled "Second move!" and instantly moved behind Piccolo, driving his elbow hard into Piccolo's back. Then he fired a Saturday Crash!