Inside the top-tier medical capsule,
green restorative fluid enveloped Vegeta's body, rapidly repairing his shocking injuries.
After an unknown amount of time—
Vegeta's eyes snapped open.
A power far greater than before surged through his body.
Through the near-death recovery, Vegeta's combat power had once again leaped forward.
But there was no joy on his face.
Because he still hadn't transformed into a Super Saiyan.
And Kakarot had already left him behind.
"The trick…"
Loren's lazy expression surfaced in Vegeta's mind.
"Anger… concentrate it in the center of your back…"
Bang!
The medical capsule door exploded outward from a single punch.
Glass shards and green restorative liquid splashed everywhere.
"Vegeta! Are you insane?! Your body just—!"
Before Bulma could finish shouting, Vegeta had already turned and rushed toward the gravity chamber without even looking back.
"Don't mind me!"
His cold voice echoed.
The gravity chamber doors slammed shut once more.
This time, Vegeta didn't activate the gravity immediately.
He stood quietly in the center of the room and closed his eyes.
Anger.
He needed anger.
In his mind—
Frieza's mocking laughter resurfaced.
Then came the humiliation of being trampled by Darius.
And finally, the unbearable unwillingness he felt when Kakarot transformed into a Super Saiyan before him.
"Why?!"
"Why must I—the noble Prince—be surpassed again and again?!"
Jealousy.
Humiliation.
Fury.
Vegeta forcibly suppressed the urge to explode.
Following the method Loren had taught—
All that anger, all that resentment, all that power—
Everything converged wildly toward the center of his back.
Vegeta's body began to tremble uncontrollably.
His skin flushed crimson under the overwhelming pressure.
"This is it…"
Vegeta felt a sealed outlet in his back being forcibly torn open.
"AAAAAAAH—!!"
Vegeta roared.
BOOM—!
Golden light erupted.
Golden flames filled with endless rage burst from his body.
The walls of the gravity chamber cracked like shattered glass under the violent shockwave.
Vegeta's black, spiky hair turned brilliant gold.
Super Saiyan.
He succeeded.
Prince Vegeta had finally stepped into the legendary realm.
Vegeta slowly lowered his head, staring at his fists wrapped in golden aura.
An unprecedented, terrifying power flowed through every cell in his body.
So this… was Super Saiyan.
The corners of Vegeta's mouth slowly curled upward.
Arrogance.
Confidence.
Unprecedented confidence overwhelmed his reason.
He was the strongest now.
And there was only one way to prove it—
"Kakarot!"
Rumble—!
The gravity chamber's heavy metal door was kicked flying.
Vegeta, blazing with golden aura, appeared in front of a stunned Bulma.
"I'm coming, Kakarot!"
"I will definitely—"
"Defeat you!"
Before the words finished, Vegeta shot into the sky like a golden meteor, racing toward Goku's location.
Mount Paozu.
A gentle breeze passed through the forest.
Goku was training together with Gohan.
Suddenly—
Goku stopped.
A powerful ki was approaching at terrifying speed.
One he knew very well.
Vegeta's ki.
A golden speck appeared in the distant sky, rapidly growing larger.
"That's great!"
"Vegeta succeeded!"
Goku's blood boiled with excitement.
Vegeta's purpose was obvious.
"Finally… finally I can fight Vegeta seriously!"
Goku had been waiting for this day.
"Kakarot!"
Vegeta descended from the sky.
The two Super Saiyans faced each other, golden auras flaring.
"I've been waiting, Vegeta," Goku said calmly.
Vegeta grinned.
"Kakarot, today—"
"I will definitely defeat you."
Today, Vegeta would prove that even at the same level,
Prince Vegeta was still superior.
Meanwhile.
Somewhere else.
Loren lay comfortably on a large, soft bed, casually reading a manga.
Warm sunlight spilled through the window.
Life was perfect.
Just then, the familiar cold system voice sounded in his mind.
[The God-level selection system]
[Ding! Important plot detected: "The Prince's Revenge." A high-level Super Saiyan showdown is about to begin. This is a rare viewing opportunity. The host's choice will affect afternoon mood.]
[God-level choice triggered. Please select.]
Two options appeared before Loren.
[Option One: Refuse to watch. Such noise will affect sleep quality.
Reward: System-exclusive "Top-tier Noise-Cancelling Earplugs" (1 pair), "Absolute Sleep Eye Mask" (1).]
[Option Two: Best viewing seat. Such a free blockbuster would be a waste to miss. Watch the battle up close as a referee and enjoy it as afternoon entertainment.
Reward: Normal combat power +1,000,000.]
Loren's eyes lit up slightly.
"…There's a reward just for watching?"
Watching a fight. Gaining strength.
This was basically his dream lifestyle.
"System, I choose Option Two."
[Choice confirmed.]
[Normal combat power +1,000,000.]
[Reward distributed.]
Loren felt his power rise again and nodded in satisfaction.
"Alright then."
"Since the reward's good, I'll go watch this destined showdown."
With Instant Transmission, Loren vanished.
In midair above Mount Paozu—
Two golden figures hovered at a distance.
Goku.
Vegeta.
Both in Super Saiyan form.
Their ki clashed violently, distorting the air itself.
Shockwaves rippled outward.
The sky darkened.
The ground below cracked inch by inch.
"Kakarot!"
Vegeta stared straight at Goku.
"Today, I'll make you understand!"
"I, Vegeta—"
"Am stronger than you!"
...
Author's Note:
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