The alarms of Frieza's headquarters still blared through the void of space. Red lights pulsed like a heartbeat of dread.
Rudra hovered calmly, arms crossed, as hundreds of Frieza Force soldiers scrambled inside the warship. His spiritual energy flared faintly, not enough to intimidate—but enough to draw attention.
It didn't take long.
A streak of energy shot out from the warship's launch bay. Then another. Then three more. Within moments, five figures stood before Rudra, striking over-the-top poses in perfect synchronization.
"The mighty Ginyu Force has arrived!" they shouted in unison, their voices echoing through the emptiness of space.
Rudra raised an eyebrow. So… the legends weren't exaggerating. These clowns are real.
Captain Ginyu stepped forward, chest puffed out. "You there! The intruder who dares trespass near Lord Frieza's base! Identify yourself before you are crushed beneath the might of the Ginyu Force!"
Rudra didn't answer immediately. His eyes scanned them one by one:
- Jeice, fiery aura dancing around him, smirking confidently.
- Burter, tall and lean, the self-proclaimed fastest in the universe.
- Recoome, massive, flexing his muscles, eager to fight.
- Guldo, the smallest, but his eyes glimmered with psychic power.
- And Ginyu, radiating an aura of dangerous authority.
Yes… I've read of their abilities before. This could be interesting. But I'll hold back… I want to see their full potential.
Rudra finally spoke, voice calm and steady. "I don't need to introduce myself. You'll know soon enough."
Recoome laughed, his voice booming. "Heh-heh! Another bug to squash! This will be fun!"
Jeice cracked his knuckles. "He doesn't look nervous. Maybe he's got some fight in him, eh Burter?"
Burter sneered. "Doesn't matter. No one outruns me. He won't even touch me before I crush him."
Guldo stepped forward, pointing a stubby finger. "Don't underestimate him! His power level is 5000—"
Ginyu's scouter beeped. "Yes, 5000. Not too impressive compared to us… but let's test him first."
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Round One: Guldo Steps Up
Guldo floated toward Rudra, his short frame trembling with eagerness. "I'll handle this, Captain! Don't blink, intruder!"
He thrust out his arms. Suddenly, time seemed to freeze. Everything around Rudra slowed to a crawl—the alarms, the flicker of red light, even the drifting debris in space.
Guldo grinned, rushing toward him with twin energy blades forming in his hands. "You're mine!"
But the moment Guldo swung—Rudra's hand shot up, catching the blades effortlessly.
Guldo's eyes bulged. "Wha—?! You can… move in my time freeze?"
Rudra's calm gaze bored into him. "You think your psychic tricks work on me? My chakra flows beyond time."
A flick of his wrist sent Guldo tumbling back, spinning helplessly before regaining control.
Recoome roared with laughter. "Ha-ha-ha! He tossed you like a ragdoll, Guldo!"
Jeice smirked. "Looks like he's not your average low-class fighter."
Ginyu narrowed his eyes. Interesting. He's hiding more than this scouter shows.
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Round Two: Burter's Speed
Burter shot forward, his speed breaking through the darkness like lightning. "Let's see you deal with this! The fastest in the universe!"
Rudra watched calmly as Burter blurred around him, circling so quickly that dozens of afterimages appeared. Then Burter struck—knee aimed for Rudra's chest.
Rudra raised his forearm. THUD! The blow landed, but Rudra didn't move an inch.
Burter snarled, throwing a flurry of punches, each faster than the last. But Rudra blocked them all with minimal movement, his eyes steady, his body unshaken.
"You're fast," Rudra said evenly. "But speed without precision is wasted energy."
Burter growled. "What?!"
With a simple twist, Rudra grabbed Burter's wrist mid-strike. For a moment, Burter's momentum froze. Then Rudra released him, letting the Saiyan-sized warrior stumble back in shock.
Jeice floated closer. "Oi, Burter… don't tell me he's toying with you?"
Burter's pride burned hotter than his aura. "Shut it! I'll crush him next round!"
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Round Three: Recoome's Power
Recoome cracked his neck, stepping forward. His massive body glowed with energy. "Time for some real fun!"
He swung a colossal punch, a blow that could shatter a mountain. Rudra lifted his palm—BOOM! The shockwave rippled through the void, sending debris flying.
Recoome's grin widened. "Not bad! But how about this—Recoome Bomber!"
A sphere of blazing ki erupted from his hands, roaring toward Rudra.
Rudra didn't dodge. Instead, he pressed his palms together. "Chakra Kavach."
The ki ball slammed into Rudra's shield of chakra, its energy swirling into the vortex. Then, in an instant, Rudra redirected it—doubling its force and sending it crashing back at Recoome.
BOOOOM!
Recoome was blasted backward, tumbling through the stars, his armor scorched and smoking.
Recoome groaned. "Owwww! That… actually hurt!"
Jeice's eyes widened. "He reflected it? With more power?"
Ginyu crossed his arms. "Yes. That was no ordinary defense… he absorbed the attack's energy and turned it back."
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The Captain Steps In
Rudra's expression remained calm, though inside, he analyzed every detail. Their techniques are strong, but limited. Guldo's psychic freeze, Burter's speed, Recoome's brute force… predictable. The real threat… is Captain Ginyu himself.
Finally, Ginyu stepped forward. His aura flared violently.
"You're stronger than you appear, intruder," he said coldly. "But I sense you're holding back. That's a mistake."
Rudra gave a faint smile. "Or perhaps… I'm simply learning."
Jeice smirked. "Captain, let me team up with Burter. Together we'll smash him!"
Ginyu raised a hand. "No. This one is mine."
He surged forward, faster than Recoome, stronger than Burter, sharper than Jeice. Their clash was immediate—Ginyu's fist against Rudra's palm, shockwaves tearing through the void.
The two pushed against each other, raw strength colliding. Ginyu's eyes glowed with intensity. "You… you're not even using your full power, are you?"
Rudra's voice was steady. "Neither are you."
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The Gathering Storm
Inside the ship, Frieza's elite officers stared at the monitor feeds. The intruder wasn't just surviving—he was holding his own against the Ginyu Force.
One officer stammered, "C-Captain Ginyu is… struggling?"
Another trembled. "What kind of fighter is this man?!"
Meanwhile, Ginyu broke away, floating back with a grin. "You're intriguing, stranger. I'll admit it—you might even be worthy… of a body swap."
Rudra's expression hardened. He had read of Ginyu's ultimate technique. If the Captain tried it, things could get dangerous.
I've seen enough. It's time to end the warm-up.
His chakra began to stir, glowing faintly around his body. The Ginyu Force felt it instantly—a pressure beyond ki, something alien and terrifying.
Recoome's jaw dropped. "W-What the heck is that?!"
Guldo shivered. "That's not ki… what is this power?!"
Even Ginyu's grin faltered slightly. "You're no ordinary warrior… who are you really?"
Rudra's eyes glowed with calm fire. "I am Rudra. And I'm here… to judge your so-called force."
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To Be Continue.....