The reason Vegeta was so shocked was simple.
He had already become a Super Saiyan himself, and after training in the Gravity Chamber for over half a year, he believed he had finally surpassed Goku.
Final Flash was his ultimate attack.
Yet Goku had caught it with a single hand.
That alone proved Goku's strength had completely surpassed his own.
As for Piccolo...
Not long after leaving Planet Yardrat, he had successfully assimilated Slug, and his power had reached an unprecedented level.
He, too, had been convinced that he had surpassed both Goku and Vegeta.
Reality, however, had slapped him hard across the face.
"This has to be fake! Damn you, Kakarot! Just what have you done this time?!"
Vegeta roared.
"Goku, when the Grand Elder unlocked your potential... just how far did your power actually reach?"
Piccolo asked in disbelief.
The two stood on either side of Goku, while Goku remained between them, effortlessly holding back both of their energy attacks.
Facing the strongest attacks they could unleash...
There wasn't the slightest hint of strain on his face.
"Both of you, calm down!"
Goku's eyes sharpened.
Suddenly, several arcs of lightning flickered across his body, and his golden hair rose ever so slightly.
No one noticed the subtle change.
All they could sense was that Goku's aura had grown even stronger.
Then...
BOOM!!!
With his bare hands, Goku crushed both Piccolo's and Vegeta's energy blasts.
After experiencing the invasion of Vegeta's trio, the battle on Namek, and his journey to Planet Yardrat...
Goku had become far more mature.
His eyes were bright and resolute, filled with wisdom.
The aura he exuded now resembled that of a true grandmaster of martial arts.
After crushing their attacks, he simply stood there quietly.
Silence.
Everyone stared at Goku in stunned disbelief.
Aside from the lingering shockwaves of the explosions, not a single sound could be heard.
It felt as though an entire century had passed.
Gulp.
Raditz swallowed hard.
"Kakarot didn't just stop Vegeta's and Piccolo's attacks... he crushed them with his bare hands. Th-This..."
Nappa nodded frantically like a pecking chicken.
"Raditz... your brother... h-he's become even stronger again!"
Gohan finally snapped out of his daze.
His little face lit up with excitement.
"Dad is amazing!!"
Chi-Chi, who had been watching from the doorway, had stars shining in her eyes.
"As expected of my Goku! He's so handsome... and so strong!"
Even Bulma, who had retreated a safe distance away, couldn't help but admire him.
"Goku really does look pretty cool..."
"What a shame. He's still nowhere near Lord Gran."
Under everyone's gaze, Goku withdrew his hands and looked from side to side.
"Alright. For my sake, let's all calm down."
"..."
What else could they even say?
If we don't calm down... are you going to beat us into calming down?
Vegeta and Piccolo both felt utterly speechless.
When their eyes met, they each let out another cold snort.
Fortunately, neither of them made another move.
"Whew..."
Raditz and Nappa both breathed sighs of relief.
If Goku hadn't stepped in...
Vegeta and Piccolo would have fought to the death.
Given Piccolo's current strength...
There was a very high chance that Vegeta would have been the one killed.
Thank goodness.
But...
What exactly had that Namekian done?
How had he suddenly become so incredibly powerful?
"Kakarot, just how much have you been hiding...?"
"Goku, after the Grand Elder unlocked your potential..."
Vegeta and Piccolo walked over to Goku at the same time, both intending to question him.
But Goku completely ignored them.
Instead, he walked over to Bulma and asked in confusion,
"You said I have heart disease. What's going on?"
"Bulma, hurry up and explain! You're worrying me to death!"
Chi-Chi rushed out of the house, clinging tightly to Goku's arm, her face filled with anxiety.
"Well... here's what happened..."
Bulma explained everything from beginning to end about the Android Crisis from the future timeline.
After hearing the entire story, all of the Z Fighters stared in shock.
As for Chi-Chi...
The moment she heard that Goku would eventually die...
She fainted on the spot.
Fortunately, Goku caught her before she hit the ground.
"Aunt Bulma, I don't believe it!"
Gohan shook his head frantically.
"You're saying my dad will die from heart disease? I won't believe it!"
"So two Androids are going to appear on Earth?"
"And they'll dare threaten my Earth?"
"They've got some nerve!"
Piccolo's eyes filled with murderous intent.
Earth and Gohan were the two things he treasured most.
He would never allow anyone to harm either of them.
"And you're telling me that I, the Prince of all Saiyans, will be killed by those two Androids?"
Vegeta pointed a thumb at himself, his face full of disdain.
"You honestly expect me to believe something that ridiculous?"
"Hmph. Do I need you to believe me?"
Bulma snorted.
"I really don't know where all your pride comes from."
"You're obviously weak, yet you walk around with that arrogant look on your face every day."
"What did you say?!"
Vegeta's eyes burned with fury.
He wanted nothing more than to teach Bulma a lesson.
But when he thought of Tights...
He clenched his teeth.
"If you weren't Tights' little sister, I'd make you regret those words!"
"You?"
Bulma curled her lip.
"When you live in this world, connections and influence matter."
"Gran is my backer."
"Broly is my subordinate."
"Goku is my close friend."
"And you...?"
"You're just a fallen prince."
"I know you don't have the guts to lay a finger on me."
Bulma's words were unbelievably arrogant.
Vegeta wanted to argue...
But everything she had said was true.
He couldn't refute a single word.
More importantly...
Her greatest backer was one of the most revered figures in the entire universe.
He truly didn't dare entertain any reckless thoughts.
Raditz and Nappa also began looking at Bulma with fear in their eyes.
Only now did they realize...
The most terrifying person on Earth wasn't Goku.
It was this Earth woman.
"Gohan."
Piccolo bent down and cautiously whispered to his "adoptive son,"
"Remember this well."
"Never provoke this woman."
"Mhm!"
Little Gohan nodded vigorously.
Soon...
Silence fell over the area once again.
Bulma swept her gaze across everyone.
The expressions on their faces constantly shifted.
It was obvious that...
They all still had serious doubts about everything she had just told them.
END OF CHAPTER
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