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Chapter 6: Vegeta vs Trunks!
The next day, Trunks finally stepped out of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.
As soon as he emerged, Piccolo noticed that Trunks' power had increased dramatically.
On top of that, Trunks had mastered the control of Super Saiyan.
Right now, he was standing in his Super Saiyan form.
But there were no signs of exhaustion, nor did it seem like his energy had been drained.
"So, Trunks... just how much has your power increased?"
"I feel like I could defeat Gohan-san easily now."
Piccolo nodded at Trunks' demeanor.
He didn't seem arrogant like his father.
And despite his overwhelming strength, he only compared himself to Gohan,
never mentioning Son Goku or his father Vegeta.
"By the way, Piccolo-san... do you know why I don't have a Saiyan tail?"
"Hmmm..."
Piccolo looked at Trunks, not knowing why he was asking about a Saiyan tail.
After all, those with tails could transform into giant apes during the full moon...
but that increase in strength was nothing compared to Super Saiyan.
"I don't know why you're asking. But maybe it's because you're a hybrid—half Saiyan, half human."
"Really? I see. Well, thank you, Piccolo-san... see you later!"
Trunks waved goodbye to Piccolo and the others, then flew toward home.
...
"T-Trunks... have you become a delinquent?!"
In Japan, yellow hair was a sign of delinquency.
Although Bulma usually ignored this since it was just a transformation,
seeing her son looking a bit different from his previous Super Saiyan form shocked her.
His golden hair had turned into a faint yellow,
his hair and eyebrows softer, almost like his natural form but with yellow hair.
"No, Mom... I've mastered the control of Super Saiyan while I was in the Time Chamber."
"Oh, that's a relief."
Bulma ignored the fact that her son had grown taller and stronger,
and also ignored that he had mastered a power Goku and Gohan had barely grasped after harsh training during the Cell events.
"So, you've finally mastered Super Saiyan... come, follow me."
Vegeta appeared. After glancing at Trunks' slightly changed body, he nodded and signaled him to follow into the training room.
Bulma didn't go with them. If she saw Vegeta hitting Trunks, she felt she might actually hit him herself.
...
Trunks stood in front of Vegeta, who stared silently at him as if inviting him to fight.
"Hasn't he noticed... I'm already in Super Saiyan Two?"
Yes, Trunks had also mastered Super Saiyan Two.
In fact, his control was better than Goku and Gohan's during the Cell fight.
"Show me your power, Trunks..."
"Alright... get ready."
BOOOOM!
A cloud of dust exploded where Trunks stood, and in a flash he appeared before Vegeta.
Vegeta smiled, and with a fierce roar, he instantly transformed into Super Saiyan Two.
Their fists and kicks clashed, their bodies disappearing and reappearing, trading blows.
After defeating Piccolo and Gohan, and a year of training in the Time Chamber,
Trunks was already on par with Vegeta.
"Weak... show me your full strength, Trunks."
With a single kick, Trunks was sent flying, flipping in the air before landing on his feet.
Hearing his father's words, he sighed. Then, with a powerful scream, his strength multiplied,
his golden aura and sparks filling the room.
"Kaaaaaa..."
"This stance... are you using Kakarot's technique?!"
Vegeta's eyes widened in shock at Trunks' power—
but even more so when he saw him preparing the Kamehameha.
Trunks was confident he could defeat Vegeta if he used his full power in Super Saiyan Two.
But he knew if he won, Vegeta would only become even more obsessed with training.
So he charged just enough power into his attack.
Meanwhile, Vegeta readied his Final Flash.
"Fiiiinal Fllaaash!"
"Haaaaaa!"
With thunderous roars, both unleashed fiery golden beams.
The two attacks collided, the advantage leaning toward Vegeta.
Seeing this, Vegeta sighed and began slowly lowering his power—
and Trunks did the same.
So as not to destroy the training room and the mansion.
Of course, not out of fear of Bulma.
What do you take him for—Kakarot?
"Even though you have great power... you lack battle experience.
One day, I'll take you to fight on other planets."
Vegeta recalled the old Saiyan ways, and decided to pass it on to Trunks.
Though he no longer intended to harm people or worlds as before.
"Dad... you're amazing. Unlike Uncle Goku, you can push your strength this far through training alone. That's incredible."
Trunks praised him, trying to ease Vegeta's complex about comparing himself to Goku.
"What do you mean... Kakarot also grew stronger through training."
For a moment, Vegeta felt his son was lying, flattering him.
"No, I heard from Goten and Gohan-san... Uncle Goku first became Super Saiyan out of anger.
But you reached Super Saiyan through training and hard work."
Looking at Trunks, who spoke with such enthusiasm, Vegeta fell into deep thought.
Was he really... better than Kakarot?
"And besides, Uncle Goku reached Super Saiyan Two in the afterlife.
But you, Dad—you trained here, on your own, without anyone teaching you.
Unlike Uncle Goku, who surely had many chances in the other world."
Hearing that, Vegeta truly felt superior to Kakarot.
From the very beginning, Kakarot always had opportunities to surpass him.
But he... had always caught up with nothing but training and effort.
Even if it meant neglecting his son and his wife...
His son and wife?!
Suddenly, Vegeta's eyes widened slightly.
He looked at Trunks' smiling face, a smile that now seemed almost fake.
"Trunks..."
Vegeta realized how much of a fool he was.
So focused on training, he had neglected his young son and wife.
His son even had to comfort him,
making him feel superior to his rival just to earn his attention.
He remembered how Trunks always tried to act strong and proud before him...
all of it, just for him.
"Trunks... get ready. Tomorrow we're going on a trip."
"What? A trip... really?!"
Trunks' eyes sparkled with joy and excitement.
He didn't know if it was just another rich family trip...
or if his father truly had changed.
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