The Supreme Kai was more enlightened than Kibito in his attitude toward mortals. He advocated a policy of free development and non-intervention, believing that only in a free environment could each living species develop to their fullest potential.
Because of this, he felt that mortals also had many merits, and he had more expectations and tolerance for them.
Kibito landed in front of the ancient tree with Raditz and gave him a cold look. "Show proper respect!"
"Hello, Supreme Kai-sama. I'm Raditz the Saiyan."
"Say 'Lord'!" Kibito added sternly.
"You don't have to be so particular about it," the Supreme Kai said calmly. "Grand Kai has already told me the general reason. Saiyan Raditz, I've known your story before, and you're an unexpected one among mortals."
Raditz was a little embarrassed by such praise, scratching his head and humbly deflecting.
"Don't be humble. You saved me a lot of trouble by eliminating Frieza. Although it wouldn't take much effort to deal with him, we're worried about another important matter and don't have time to spare. And..." Halfway through, the Supreme Kai changed his tone. "And thank you very much."
He only spoke half of what he meant, but Raditz had already guessed the general situation.
Frieza's violent and arrogant behavior had indeed aroused the dissatisfaction and fear of many in the universe. The Supreme Kai should have come out to maintain order, but at the same time, the God of Destruction was using Frieza to do his bidding. The conflict between the two was difficult to reconcile.
There were many contradictions between the gods' positions that ordinary people never expected.
"Mortal, let's talk about your purpose quickly." Seeing that the Supreme Kai was so optimistic about this kid, Kibito looked slightly displeased. He'd always looked down on mortals, so how could he stand seeing Raditz acting proud?
Raditz didn't beat around the bush and said directly: "Lord Supreme Kai, I want to be a candidate for Supreme Kai!"
"A candidate for Supreme Kai?" Kibito exclaimed.
Even Shin, the Eastern Supreme Kai, was stunned.
No one - no, not even a god, no living being - had dared to make such a request! The Supreme Kai would control the universe's rise and fall in the future, fighting alongside gods was not the same concept as earthly battles!
"Bold! Even Grand Kai and the other Kais aren't qualified to say such things. How dare you, a mere mortal, make such an unreasonable request! Letting you enter the Sacred World of the Kai today was already special kindness. How dare you speak so shamelessly!"
Kibito was furious. As the Supreme Kai's attendant, he also acted as a guard. Faced with such arrogant people, he had the responsibility to maintain divine dignity!
"Hold on! Kibito, step back." The Supreme Kai called back Kibito who was about to fight.
"Yes!" Kibito was helpless - he still had to listen to what the Supreme Kai had to say.
"Raditz, it's not easy to be a candidate for Supreme Kai. Even among the gods, there are few with enough strength. Although you defeated Frieza, there's still a big gap between you and a Supreme Kai."
"I think maybe not."
Raditz smiled.
"Arrogance!" Kibito couldn't help but say coldly again.
"Then, would this Mr. Kibito mind competing with a mortal like me? I believe that as Lord Supreme Kai's attendant, your strength shouldn't be too bad, right?"
Kibito was startled: "You want to compete with me?"
Of course - you don't expect me to fight the Supreme Kai directly, do you? The Supreme Kai's power probably hadn't reached Super Saiyan 2 level, at most around full-power Super Saiyan 1. Raditz thought to himself that with various abilities added, even if he couldn't win, it would be a tie. But after all, Shin was a noble Supreme Kai, and it wouldn't be good to hit him in the face. But Kibito was different. Defeating Kibito could prove his strength first, and second, it would be satisfying!
"Are... are you sure?" The Supreme Kai was very worried about Raditz. He knew Kibito's strength - defeating Frieza was nothing compared to Kibito.
"I'm sure."
Raditz cracked his knuckles, the joints popping.
"Hmph, since you said that, don't blame me." Kibito asked the Supreme Kai for permission. "Please allow me to compete with Raditz."
"Then let's get it over with."
The Supreme Kai was also interested to see why Raditz was so confident.
Raditz clenched his fists tightly, bursting out with an astonishing aura as his half-length hair flew up. Fighting in this sanctuary, there was no need to worry about damage at all - battles at the Super Saiyan 3 level only scratched the ground, which was just right for him to flex his muscles.
The moment this burst of energy erupted, the Supreme Kai was slightly stunned. He noticed Raditz's amazing power and felt there seemed to be a layer of unused energy suppressed in this body.
Kibito snorted coldly and took the initiative to attack Raditz.
"Ha!" Raditz instantly transformed into a Super Saiyan. The moment the golden light was born, his speed doubled as he rushed toward Kibito. When the two collided, Kibito flew into the air, and Raditz appeared behind him like lightning, chopping down with his heavy leg straight toward his head!
BOOM!
Kibito's head was slammed into the ground with that leg kick. The hard surface of the Sacred World only showed spider web-like cracks, and Kibito fell on the spot, his face pressed against the cold ground as shock and fear intertwined.
A mortal... had actually knocked him to the ground!
His hair was disheveled, and the top of his head throbbed as if a ravine had opened, his heart beating with fear.
"Impossible!" Kibito gritted his teeth and jumped up, looking at Raditz's blazing golden flame. With a movement of his body, he swept up like a tide and slammed his palms forward again.
Raditz smiled slightly, his green eyes flickering, and teleported behind Kibito. Kibito lost focus for a moment and felt a blow from behind! That was Raditz's punching elbow!
"Instant Transmission?!" Kibito yelled and fell to the ground, raising another cloud of smoke.
"You guessed right!"
Raditz didn't end the attack, following up with a one-handed ki blast. The pink energy within white light bombarded Kibito in a graceful arc. The mighty energy flew like a snake, dragging Kibito's shadow long behind it.
After all, Kibito also had great strength. Facing Raditz's ki attack, he quickly got up, a sharp light flashing in his eyes!
He was the divine attendant of the Supreme Kai - how could he easily lose to a mortal! His feet stomped the ground and his palms stretched forward. An astonishing aura erupted from his whole body, the surging force forming an invisible wall that blocked Raditz's energy wave.
Immediately, Kibito launched a counterattack, firing several ki blasts with one hand that flew toward Raditz from all angles. With a wave of his hand, all the ki blasts accelerated instantly and fell with lightning speed.
Raditz didn't dodge, standing there accepting the baptism of ki wave attacks. The golden flame burned as vigorous energy directly confronted Kibito's bombardment!
RUMBLING—
Explosions sounded as the Supreme Kai looked into the smoke and dust, and Kibito showed a smile.
It was finally a hit. Raditz should be injured no matter what this time, right?
"Ahem, they say the Sacred World is really attack-resistant - this kind of attack isn't serious at all." Raditz appeared from the smoke, waving away the thin haze lightly and chatting casually as if making small talk. There were no signs of injury.
Kibito froze.