Chapter Twenty-One: The Fusion!
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I was going to put this at the end of the chapter, but who cares.
We've finally reached the last chapters of Volume One.
Thank you all so much for your continued support ❤
Even though I have midterm exams, I will try my best to write the last five chapters of the volume to publish them today or tomorrow.
Sorry for the chaos in releasing the chapters, I'm really busy.
So I apologize and ask you to support me with your ideas and energy stones; we want to reach 100 energy stones.
And as I promised, when we reach 50 or 60 energy stones, I'll publish five extra chapters as a thank-you gift.
Even if I'm busy.
Sorry for talking so much, peace.
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The atmosphere was thick with tension after Trunks disappeared from the battlefield and reappeared before Goku and the others.
The dust of the battle had not yet settled, but his exhausted features were clear to everyone.
Goten rushed to him anxiously:
"Trunks! Are you okay? You looked like you were about to collapse out there!"
Trunks smiled faintly, raising his hand:
"Don't worry… I just pushed myself a bit too hard."
But the truth was more obvious than he tried to hide.
His face was pale, his breaths heavy, and sweat poured down his body. His small body barely endured the immense strain of Super Saiyan 3, let alone the enhanced version he had just used.
Goku approached quickly, his eyes focused:
"You did amazingly… but your body isn't used to this level yet. Super Saiyan 3 consumes a terrifying amount of energy even for me, so how about you?"
Vegeta crossed his arms, smiling with mild sarcasm:
"Tch… this is what happens when you try to skip stages. Strength alone isn't enough if you don't have the endurance."
Yet beneath the scolding tone, there was another feeling.
Pride.
His son had surpassed limits he never imagined at this age.
Piccolo was more serious than everyone, his voice low and sharp:
"No time for compliments. Buu will regain his powers quickly. If we don't make a plan now, we won't be able to control the situation."
Trunks sighed, sitting on a nearby rock, then said:
"You're right… that's why I thought of something else."
Everyone turned to him.
He continued slowly, as if weighing his words:
"Majin Buu is strong… so strong that fighting him alone would be nearly impossible over the long term. So… we need to fuse."
Goten's eyes widened in surprise:
"Fusion?! Like the one Piccolo taught us?!"
Trunks nodded:
"Exactly. If we master the fusion, our power will multiply like never before. Gotenks will be able to face Buu directly."
Piccolo looked at Trunks oddly.
He hadn't only considered using the fusion that had been refused before, he had actually invented a name for the fusion between Trunks and Goten.
Goku's smile widened with excitement:
"Excellent idea! Fusion is a weapon not to be underestimated… it might just be our trump card."
Vegeta, on the other hand, turned his face away, sighing in frustration:
"Tch… just seeing two kids dancing around with those silly moves… it makes me angry. But… if it gives us a chance against Buu, then fine."
Goten laughed lightly:
"Hehe! So we'll become the heroes of the battle, right?!"
But Trunks' expression didn't carry the same childish excitement.
He was thinking more seriously:
If I fuse with Goten, I can give him a tremendous boost in understanding and power. The memories shared from the fusion will stay with him… and this will help him reach levels he couldn't achieve alone.
Through this, Son Goten might use Gotenks' memories to reach Super Saiyan 3 or even 4.
But this will only happen if Gotenks uses Super Saiyan 3 or manages to reach Super Saiyan 4.
Finally, Trunks stood up and said firmly:
"So the plan is as follows: Goku, Dad, and Piccolo will face Buu now and keep him busy as much as possible. Meanwhile… I'll start fusion training with Goten. Every minute counts."
Piccolo nodded:
"Logical. We must move immediately before he regains his full power."
Goku smiled with his usual enthusiasm:
"Alright! Let's go then!"
Vegeta stood beside Goku, smirking arrogantly:
"Finally, a real fight… let's make sure that monster doesn't think he's in control."
Trunks raised his hand, focusing his energy.
Thin strands of ki began forming around his body, using the Instant Transmission technique he had copied and developed from Goku.
"Hold on…" he said quietly.
And in a moment—
"Chak!"
They all disappeared from their spot, leaving a silent void behind.
Their destination: Majin Buu's battlefield.
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In a distant place, where dark clouds filled the sky, stood Majin Buu, his body healing at an astonishing rate after the previous battle. His ugly face was twisted with a mix of anger and arrogance. He had felt his power shaken slightly when Trunks had forced him to fight hard, but it didn't make him retreat… it only drove him madder.
This Buu wasn't just the supervillain everyone knew in the original story; he was a version many times stronger and crueler. His features looked even more ferocious, and his dense aura made the ground tremble beneath him.
Especially after Trunks had struck him and nearly crushed him.
Then he had suddenly vanished from his sight when he lost his power.
He smiled wickedly, muttering:
"Heeey… where did you go, kid? Hiding from me? You think you're invincible with that terrifying form? Hah… it doesn't matter, I'm the strongest now!"
At that moment, the air rippled suddenly, and Goku and the others appeared in the middle of the battlefield via Instant Transmission.
They all stood facing Buu, their eyes gleaming with determination.
Majin Buu laughed loudly, looking at Trunks who was hiding slightly behind Goten:
"Hahaha! So you're back… but you look very exhausted, little one. That's good… it means I'll deal with you easily this time."
But before he could continue, Vegeta stepped forward, a challenging smile forming on his face:
"Enough chatter, ugly little blob. Your opponent now is me."
Buu's expression changed from laughter to a scowl, then he roared angrily and attacked directly, his body shaking with tremendous force.
At that moment, the group scattered quickly.
Goku and Piccolo jumped to the side, watching the fight carefully for a chance to intervene.
Meanwhile, Vegeta engaged Buu directly, and the ground began to explode under their relentless blows.
The sky was filled with ki flashes, and explosions followed in every direction. It was clear that this Buu's power was entirely different; he didn't back down from Vegeta's attacks, but countered them with even greater force.
From afar, Trunks and Goten exchanged glances.
Goten swallowed nervously and whispered:
"Trunks… do we really have to do this now? In front of everyone?"
Trunks replied determinedly, despite his body still being drained:
"No other choice. If we want to save Dad, Goku, and the others, we must fuse. Remember… every second we delay increases Buu's chances of winning."
Goten nodded hesitantly, then they stood side by side, raising their hands ready to perform the fusion moves Piccolo had taught them.
Additionally, Trunks, who knew the technique from Piccolo's memories, explained it to Goten repeatedly during the process.
Meanwhile, in other realms…
In the Kaioshin world, Shin and Kibito stood in shock. Before them was Son Gohan, who had already managed to pull out the legendary Z Sword. But things didn't end as they expected…
As Gohan trained with the sword diligently, he unleashed his full power in Super Saiyan 2 form, and the sword suddenly shattered into tiny fragments.
"W-what?! How…?!" shouted the Supreme Kai in shock.
Before they could comprehend what had happened, a strange light appeared before them. From it emerged an elderly man, short in stature, with strange features and comical movements.
He smiled, placing his hands behind his back, and in a twisted tone said:
"Hahaha! Finally, I am free… don't worry, lovely ladies, I will come to save you all from your solitude..!"
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