"Look, Pikkon's beating that guy so bad he can't even fight back!" A spectator watched the battle's ups and downs, his voice trembling with excitement.
"Don't underestimate fighters from Other World. Don't jump to conclusions."
"Really? But this looks completely one-sided to me."
"Lord Raditz will win!" The Northern Galaxy cheering section roared back in unison.
Their voices were so loud they suddenly drowned out everyone else, making the other spectators too intimidated to speak up anymore.
But even while they were cheering, they were secretly worried about how the battle was going. Raditz really was getting pummeled by Pikkon, and even his Super Saiyan speed couldn't keep up!
Raditz's expression darkened as his body kept taking hits. Pikkon's punches came like a hurricane - every time Raditz tried to block, he could only catch the tail end of the attack while countless heavy blows landed precisely without fail.
"Damn it, this is getting bad," Raditz muttered under his breath, taking another punch to the cheek.
Following the heavy impact, he shot backward to create distance from Pikkon. But the high-speed fighter had already appeared right where Raditz was heading.
Pikkon straightened up and opened his palm, firing a ki blast.
BOOM!!!
Raditz's flying body took the energy wave head-on. The explosion created billowing smoke, and Raditz's limp form floated out of the smoke screen before crashing to the ground.
"Hahaha! Looks like Pikkon's already won! Though I'll give your Raditz credit for lasting a few rounds against him!" Seeing Pikkon gain the upper hand, the West Kai beamed with joy.
"Raditz won't lose! This is just the beginning!"
North Kai shouted loudly.
His booming voice was so intense that West Kai actually flinched.
"Damn old man, why are you so loud! Let's see how cocky you are after you lose completely!"
On the field, Raditz brushed the dust off his body and stood up. His brow relaxed slightly - even though his body was covered in wounds, his mind suddenly felt clear.
Pikkon's speed had a momentary pause, just like his signature Thunder Flash Attack. When he launched other techniques, he'd have unconscious wasted movements too.
This was Raditz's chance to counter-attack.
"I've been too passive. Time for round two." Raditz smiled lightly as golden flames erupted around him.
"Raditz, your speed can't match mine, so you'll never be able to defeat me," Pikkon said confidently as he floated into the air, spreading his arms wide. "Hyper Tornado!"
This technique created a high-speed rotating hurricane by manipulating air currents. Starting from Pikkon in the air, the whirlwind shot straight down to the ring's surface, with wind currents that cut through everything like unstoppable razor blades! Incredible speed, cutting power, and range!
Raditz knew this move - he understood its mechanics and power - but he couldn't escape it because it was too fast and too strong!
Even if he could instantly teleport around Pikkon, he couldn't escape being caught in the whirlwind. After all, this was an all-directional attack!
In an instant, the Hyper Tornado was closing in. Raditz's body got twisted along with the spinning winds. Several cuts appeared on his body in the blink of an eye, and blood splattered out.
Even the blood droplets got shredded by the violent wind blades, turning into fine red mist that filled the air.
The long flowing hair he'd been so proud of since becoming a Super Saiyan got badly chopped up. Fortunately, Raditz managed to secure his tail in time, or it would've been severed too.
But this was an opportunity - a chance to surpass himself. Only when facing this kind of overwhelming pressure could he break through his limits and reach a higher level. A powerful opponent like Pikkon could forge him into something stronger!
With this thought, Raditz's expression suddenly changed, veins bulging. His hands clenched into fists, and his energy had never felt so intense!
"He's getting stronger!" Vegeta watched from the sidelines in shock.
"Big brother's ki... it's rising."
Tumat, perched on Zangya's shoulder, chirped and shouted excitedly. The electronic voice echoed in everyone's ears: "Raditz! Raditz! Raditz!"
The sound of his name reached Raditz's ears.
He laughed and exploded with all his power at once. The golden aura became so intense that the protective barrier around the ring shattered instantly! The atmosphere became turbulent, the planet shook violently, and the crowd in the viewing stands got blown around by the hurricane-like energy.
The golden flames clashed against the Hyper Tornado, breaking into countless floating golden fragments. But at the same time, Raditz forced the whirlwind to collapse - the airflow grew slower and slower until it finally stopped and disappeared completely.
"Impossible!" Pikkon was stunned. In that desperate situation, Raditz had actually become stronger.
"Shine Ki attack!" Raditz gathered energy with both hands and aimed toward the sky from the ground. Star-like light collected in front of him - the incredibly brilliant energy was dazzling and radiant, embodying all his strength and pride!
Pikkon didn't dare take this attack head-on, so he shot away at high speed, using his mobility to create distance.
This played right into Raditz's hands.
The reason he'd been held back by Pikkon was because they'd been fighting too close together. In close combat, his teleportation advantage couldn't shine, and hand-to-hand battles were the same no matter where you fought.
But once distance opened up, he could fight however he wanted!
Raditz instantly appeared behind Pikkon and unleashed a Saturday Crash. The brilliant light immediately engulfed the surprised fighter, the void trembled, and thunder roared as if the sky itself was being torn apart.
The spectators, no longer protected by the barrier, looked at the white energy bloom in the sky and flashing golden light, screaming in terror.
"Pikkon!" West Kai roared.
"Ahhhhh!" Suddenly, as if responding to West Kai's call, Pikkon's voice rang out, though no one could see him.
Raditz was surprised too and looked up. Sure enough, Pikkon appeared above him, dropping an elbow from the sky. Raditz saw it coming but had no time to dodge, getting slammed down to the ground with a crash.
"Huff... huff..." Pikkon panted heavily in embarrassment. He'd taken serious damage from the Saturday Crash bombardment, and his muscles were somewhat out of control from that penetrating attack.
For his final move, he had to end this battle with one technique.
"Thunder Flash Attack!"
Pikkon steadied himself before Raditz could get up and quickly took his power-gathering stance. Though his series of movements was complex, he performed them very quickly - except for the final crouch, where he hesitated for a few tenths of a second.
Raditz was ready the moment Pikkon finished charging and crouched down.
Thunder Flash Attack!
Instant Transmission!
He launched both simultaneously!
Raditz moved to Pikkon's side in an instant, extended one hand while bracing it with the other, and fired his energy wave!
BOOM—
Pikkon went flying sideways and slammed into the spectator stands, punching a hole straight through.
Everyone was shocked. The audience fell silent for three seconds before the announcer suddenly burst into shouting: "Out... out of bounds! The winner is Raditz!"