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In the video, Vegeta remained stoic, completely ignoring Goku's competitive boasting. With a flick of his cape, he retreated to a nearby cliff, crossing his arms to observe the battle from a distance.
Goku watched him go, feeling a bit helpless at his rival's stubbornness. Shaking it off, he turned his focus back to Kid Buu. He found it bizarre; the creature was just standing there, eerily still. Goku marveled at such patience from a monsterâuntil he looked closer. His jaw dropped. Kid Buu wasn't focused; he had actually fallen asleep standing up!
Annoyance flared in Goku's chest. The blatant disrespect was too much to bear. "Fine then! Wake up!" he roared.
With a massive surge of Ki that shook the foundations of the Kaioshin Realm, Goku erupted into Super Saiyan 3. The golden pressure and the thunderous roar of his aura finally jolted Kid Buu awake. Without a moment's hesitation, the two collided in a flurry of blows that warped the air itself.
Technically, Kid Buu was the weakest version of the monster in terms of raw powerâbarely stronger than the Good Buu. However, he was by far the most dangerous. Unlike his previous forms, who had gained intelligence and reason by absorbing warriors, Kid Buu was a primal beast. He was pure, unadulterated evil with no consciousnessâonly an instinct for total destruction.
This primal nature, combined with a "cheat-like" regeneration and infinite stamina, made him a nightmare to fight. Even though Goku's Super Saiyan 3 possessed superior combat power, he couldn't maintain the upper hand. Kid Buu fought with zero regard for his own body, instantly knitting his flesh back together whenever Goku blew him apart. Goku, however, was still mortal; he had to dodge and parry, and every evasion drained his precious energy.
The severe energy leakage of the Super Saiyan 3 transformation began to take its toll. Goku's breathing grew heavy, and his movements slowed. It was a war of attrition against a monster whose health and energy were effectively locked at maximum.
High on the cliffside, Vegeta watched the golden light of the battle. Even seeing Goku struggle, the Prince of Saiyans realized the gap between them was wider than he had ever admitted. His recent sacrifice and the time spent in the afterlife had polished the rough edges of his soul.
"Kakarot, you are truly amazing," Vegeta muttered, his voice barely a whisper against the wind. "Majin Buu is not an opponent I can handle. You are the only one who can stand against him."
He leaned against the rock, his eyes reflecting the golden Ki. "When I first came to Earth, I was a conqueror. I lived for my pride, for the kill, and for my own satisfaction. Every time I thought I had surpassed you, you were already a step ahead. I used to think you were someone who needed protection... a feeling I couldn't explain. But I see it now. You don't fight to win; you fight because you refuse to lose. You push past your limits because people depend on you."
A wry smile touched his lips. "You even spared me, as if you knew that one day, I'd find a shred of humanity. It makes me furious! How can a Saiyan be so kind yet so obsessed with battle? Go for it, Kakarot... you truly are the strongest in the universe!"
In that moment, the Prince of all Saiyans let go of his ancient grudge. He didn't just admit defeat; he acknowledged Goku's heart.
Across the Wanjie Multiverse, viewers were deeply moved.
"I never thought I'd see the day Vegeta admitted inferiority," Sengoku remarked, his voice full of respect. "To subdue a pride like that... Goku's charisma is extraordinary."
"It's not just strength," added Zhang Zhiwei. "Goku changed him through his very nature. He played an indispensable role in Vegeta's evolution."
The chat began to buzz with a mix of awe and humor.
"Wait a second," Krillin chimed in, squinting at the screen. "Did Vegeta just admit he always wanted to protect Goku? Is that for real?"
"Which of his actions looked like protection?" Yamcha asked skeptically.
Piccolo crossed his arms. "There were signs. He knocked Goku out to face Buu alone and sacrificed himself. Those were acts of protection, even if he didn't have the words for it."
"He won't admit it out loud, but his thoughts say it all," Duanmu Yan joked. "Vegeta is the ultimate tsundere!"
Inside his spaceship in a different timeline, the current Vegeta turned beet red. "I am NOT a tsundere! I never thought of protecting Kakarot! This video is a fabrication!"
"Oh ho ho ho," Frieza's voice popped up in the multiversal feed. "Don't be so stubborn, Vegeta. The version of you in the video is quite honest."
"Shut up, Frieza! Don't let me catch you in a video helping or protecting Kakarot either!"
Frieza let out a cold, sharp laugh. "You can rest easy, Prince. Me? Protecting Son Goku? That is a fantasy that will never, ever happen."