On Namek—
The furious Frieza flew at full speed toward the place where his Ginyu Force had been annihilated.
Piccolo warned the Z Warriors again, "Frieza is coming. Stay away from the battlefield."
Half a minute later, Frieza landed before them. His cold gaze swept across Piccolo, Krillin, Tien Shinhan, and the others.
"So… it was you insects who destroyed my Ginyu Force?" Frieza asked in a chilling tone.
"You must be Frieza," Piccolo replied, eyes sharp as he stared at him.
Frieza folded his arms, smirking as he slowly descended.
"Haha… you're right. I am Frieza. And what now? Are you about to say something foolish, like you can defeat me?"
"You're right," Piccolo said bluntly, his voice calm but firm.
Krillin, Tien Shinhan, Yamcha, Chiaotzu, and Gohan immediately retreated.
They knew staying would only hinder Piccolo.
Frieza didn't even glance at them.
In his mind, only the Namekian in front of him mattered—once he was dealt with, the rest were worthless gnats he could exterminate at will.
"Come then, Namekian," Frieza sneered. "Show me your strength."
Piccolo narrowed his eyes. "How arrogant…"
And then—he vanished.
So fast that even Frieza's eyes couldn't follow.
"What?! Such speed?!" Frieza was startled. He hadn't even seen him move!
Vegeta, who had just arrived, froze in shock.
"That's impossible… back on Earth, that guy's power was barely on par with Nappa's!"
From the Z Warriors' side, Yamcha spotted Vegeta, "Let's finish that Saiyan off while we can!"
Krillin held him back. "Wait, Yamcha. Not yet. Remember—Goku spared him. Let's see what happens first."
"Fine," Yamcha grumbled, but agreed to stand down.
Meanwhile, in the air—Piccolo's relentless assault had begun.
Frieza was being battered back and forth, unable to resist.
Each kick and punch landed clean, sending the self-proclaimed emperor flying like a rag doll.
The difference in strength was obvious.
Vegeta's eyes widened in disbelief.
"Frieza… being completely overpowered by a Namekian?!"
Frieza gritted his teeth, cursing in rage.
"Damn it! How… how can a Namekian be this powerful?! My first form's combat power is over 530,000!"
But despite his strength, he couldn't break free of Piccolo's pressure.
Piccolo's final punch smashed into Frieza's face, sending him crashing into the ground.
Arms crossed, Piccolo looked down at the crater with disdain.
"You call yourself Emperor of the Universe? Pathetic. This is laughable."
And the truth was—Piccolo hadn't even used half of his power.
Vegeta's expression twisted in confusion, "Could Frieza… really be finished already?"
The smoke cleared. Frieza stood again, blood at the corner of his mouth, glaring up at Piccolo.
"You are strong, Namekian," he admitted with a wicked grin. "But now… it's time I showed you my true strength."
His body began to expand. His aura surged wildly, shaking the ground around them.
Vegeta's eyes widened. Memories of Zarbon's transformation surfaced immediately.
"Tch… just as Zarbon once said… Frieza can transform too! His power increases drastically after each change!"
"Transform?" Piccolo muttered, narrowing his eyes as he felt Frieza's energy spiking higher and higher.
The Z Warriors sensed it as well.
"Oh no! His power's skyrocketing!" Yamcha cried.
Tien Shinhan steadied him. "Don't panic. Piccolo can handle it. We have to trust him."
Frieza's body grew larger and more muscular, his horns lengthening as he completed his second form.
His towering frame radiated raw power.
Vegeta's jaw tightened, "Damn it… I never imagined his power would multiply this much. It's beyond anything I expected."
Piccolo remained calm, staring at him, "So this is your second form. At least now your strength looks a little more presentable."
Frieza sneered, deeply offended, "'Presentable?' Hmph! Foolish Namek… I'll show you just how terrifying I truly am."
With that, the real battle was about to begin.
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