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An overwhelming torrent of childhood memories surged into Z-Broly's mind.
Faces flashed before his eyes one by one. It was as if he were an observer watching a film reel of the past, seeing events unfold in vivid detail. Paragus, Kakarot, Bardock, King Vegeta… their images appeared in rapid succession.
From that moment on, he remembered everything.
These recovered memories blended perfectly with his own fragmented recollections, such as being an infant next to Kakarot. These were not false visions, but genuine, long-lost pieces of his past.
Z-Broly's face was utterly blank as the scenes of his childhood played out in his mind. After the wave of searing mental pain subsided, the full weight of the truth settled on him.
His emotions were a catastrophic mess.
He hadn't expected that the frail old man standing before him truly shared his blood. And the man who had effortlessly beaten him, the one who was his exact double, was his twin brother.
But the hardest truth to accept was this: Kakarot, whom he hated with every fiber of his being, looked exactly like his savior.
That revelation sparked pure fury. The object of his lifelong resentment was actually the son of the man who had risked everything to save him. If not for Bardock, he would have been executed long ago.
Z-Broly sat on the ground in stunned silence, unable to process the horrifying reality.
"Did...did you remember?" Paragus asked, glancing anxiously between Z-Broly and Trunks for confirmation.
Trunks nodded slightly. "Judging by that look on his face, he's not faking it. He must've remembered something; it was a Dragon Ball wish, after all."
"That's great! My brother finally remembered!" Super Broly cheered excitedly.
He reached out to place a hand on Z-Broly's shoulder, but Z-Broly instantly recoiled, rejecting the contact instinctively.
"Let him be," Trunks advised. "He needs a little time alone."
Turning toward Super Broly, he continued, "By the way, Broly, your strength is incredible. If you can learn to control your emotions, you'll become even stronger."
Compared to Z-Broly, Trunks clearly held Super Broly in much higher regard.
Super Broly clenched his fist and nodded earnestly. "Thank you, Trunks! I'll do my best to control myself from now on!"
Trunks nodded in satisfaction, then shifted his gaze to Son Goten.
"Goten."
Goten looked up. "Yeah? What is it, Trunks?"
Trunks asked, "How do you feel? Having your tail grow back, it feels better than before, right?"
Goten glanced at his newly regrown tail. The instant it had appeared, he'd sensed a stirring deep within him, a new, thrilling transformation beginning to happen inside his body. It was an amazing feeling, as though a long-sealed power had finally broken free, flooding him with warmth and energy.
His power had grown significantly.
"I can feel it," Goten said. "I am definitely stronger than before."
Trunks patted his shoulder with a knowing smile.
"It's a great feeling, isn't it? But this is only the beginning."
With his hands behind his back, Trunks continued calmly, "Next… I'll make you even stronger."
As he spoke, Trunks suddenly faced him and a sphere of deep, shimmering light began to gather in his palm. The intense glow swirled around Son Goten, completely illuminating his stunned face.
"W-What is this?" Goten asked, wide-eyed.
Before Trunks could answer, Paragus, watching from the side, had already recognized the technique. For the older generation of Saiyans, this move was all too familiar. They had often relied on this very thing to increase their combat power.
"Your Highness Trunks… is that an artificial moon?"
Trunks smiled knowingly, tossing the artificial moon into the air, allowing it to rise slowly into the sky.
"That's right."
However, since Son Goten carried Son Goku's unpredictable genes, he would likely lose his sanity in the transformation.
"Goten! Look at it, and remember to stay conscious!" Trunks shouted.
Goten fixed his gaze on the artificial moon. Soon, a strange sensation coursed through his entire body. His palms grew vicious claws, his body rapidly expanded, and sharp fangs sprouted from his mouth.
"Roooaaaar!!!"
Son Goten had transformed, a golden Great Ape now towered over the land.
On the other side, Paragus, having glanced at the artificial moon, also transformed into a Great Ape.
Among the Saiyans present, only Trunks was able to restrain the transformation, and the two Brolies, who had no tails, remained unchanged.
But there was a key difference between Goten's transformation and Paragus's: Paragus had not lost his sanity. Among Saiyans, only lower-class warriors lost their minds in this state. Paragus, a seasoned mid-class warrior who had survived countless battles, naturally retained control.
Now, two colossal apes stood upon the soil of Namek.
Paragus immediately sensed danger. The golden Great Ape that Goten had become suddenly released a wave of murderous energy. Clearly, this one was different, he couldn't distinguish friend from foe and had already locked onto Paragus as his target.
The massive golden ape began lumbering toward Paragus, and a battle seemed inevitable. Paragus was no match for him; he immediately turned and fled.
Super Broly, watching his father in grave danger, immediately leapt forward, intending to protect him. Meanwhile, Elder Moori looked on anxiously, the Great Ape Goten's destructive power was overwhelming. He wasn't sure if Planet Namek could withstand it.
At that moment, Trunks moved. He stepped in front of Super Broly, blocking his path, and said firmly:
"Leave it to me. Your father won't be harmed. I'll bring that guy back to his senses."
With that, Trunks dashed straight toward the Great Ape that Goten had become.
"Goten! Wake up! It's me, Trunks! You said you wanted to become stronger, didn't you? Then what you need to do now is regain your sanity! Once you do, you'll be able to transform into Super Saiyan 4!"
Trunks's voice echoed deep into Goten's primal mind.
The golden Great Ape stopped thrashing and began to recall everything that had happened in his own timeline, His weakness. His family's destruction. His helplessness. And now, before him, was a perfect opportunity, a chance to break through his limits and ascend to Super Saiyan 4.
His subconscious screamed: he must regain control!
"ROOOAAAR!!!"
At last, under Trunks's guiding voice, Son Goten let out one final, earth-shattering roar.
His massive body began to shrink, his form returning to that of a man, and in that instant, Son Goten transformed into Super Saiyan 4.
(End Of This Chapter)