"Y-You… you…" Vegeta's lips trembled uncontrollably. He couldn't even finish a sentence.
Kakarot… is a Super Saiyan?
Are you kidding me?!
I'm the true Saiyan genius!
If anyone should become a Super Saiyan, it should be me—Vegeta!
So why is it this low-class warrior?!
Wait…
I think I get it now!
The Dragon Balls!
It must be the Dragon Balls!
Did this guy wish to become a Super Saiyan?!
That has to be it!
Otherwise, how is this possible?
I'm the Saiyan prince!
It has to be that!
A year ago, he couldn't even beat Raditz.
And now he's a Super Saiyan?
No way!
Countless thoughts raced through Vegeta's mind, and in the end, he convinced himself that Goku had used the Dragon Balls to become a Super Saiyan.
No wonder he didn't believe it.
After all, Goku had basically been killed by Raditz.
Raditz's power wasn't much higher than a Saibaman's.
If you told me your power rose close to mine in less than a year, I might believe it.
But this?
This is absurd!
Maybe he's bluffing.
Putting on a show.
Super Saiyan? What nonsense!
I, Vegeta, won't be intimidated!
"Hmph! You're saying this is Super Saiyan? Don't make me laugh!" Vegeta snorted and threw a heavy punch.
Goku calmly raised one finger.
And caught it.
Snap!
Vegeta's fist struck Goku's finger.
And… that was it.
Nothing happened.
"Believe it now?" Goku grinned.
Vegeta: "..."
"Ghh…" Vegeta nearly burst into tears.
How is he this strong?!
He blocked my full-power punch… with one finger?!
Vegeta quickly jumped back, creating distance.
"Damn it! Do you think I'll lose to you?!" Vegeta growled.
He looked up at the sky, searching for the moon.
"What are you looking for? A full moon?" Goku smiled. "Oh, I get it—you want to turn into a Great Ape and fight me!"
"You…" Vegeta felt an overwhelming sense of frustration.
He scanned the sky again.
No moon.
"So… you destroyed the moon, didn't you?" Vegeta demanded.
"Not me… Actually, I really want to know how to grow my tail back too," Goku scratched his head.
"Hmph. How would I know?" Vegeta snorted, regaining some composure. "A Saiyan without a tail… how pitiful."
"I do want my tail back as soon as possible," Goku muttered. "Otherwise, I can't turn into that form."
"That form?" Vegeta paused. "What form?"
"You wouldn't understand even if I told you," Goku laughed.
Vegeta felt like he'd been stabbed in the heart.
What do you mean I wouldn't understand?!
How would I know if you don't tell me?!
This guy is infuriating!
"Hmph! You think bluffing like this is enough to beat me?" Vegeta sneered.
He took a deep breath and raised his right hand.
Crack!
His face twisted as a glowing sphere formed in his palm.
"See this?" Vegeta said proudly.
"Looks familiar…" Goku rubbed his chin.
"You think destroying the moon solves everything?!" Vegeta shouted.
"Vegeta, really, it wasn't me," Goku said innocently.
"Hmph! Stop pretending!" Vegeta snapped. "Since you want your tail back, I'll tell you the secret behind the Great Ape transformation."
"Alright, go ahead," Goku nodded. "It's been so long, I've mostly forgotten."
Vegeta: "..."
What do you mean, forgotten?!
Whatever.
This guy is definitely weird.
"You know moonlight is just reflected sunlight, right?" Vegeta said coldly. "When sunlight hits the moon, it produces Blutz Waves. During a full moon, they reach over 17 million hertz! When our eyes absorb that level of Blutz Waves, the signal is transmitted to our tails, triggering the transformation!"
"Mhm, mhm," Goku nodded like a well-behaved student.
Vegeta: "..."
Why does he look so serious?!
"You can keep going, I'm listening," Goku urged.
Vegeta felt deeply wounded.
Why does this guy annoy me so much?!
"What are they talking about?" Krillin whispered.
"Great Ape transformation, I think," Piccolo replied quietly, cold sweat sliding down his face.
"Great Ape?!" Krillin's face changed.
"Yeah… that brings back memories," Yamcha shuddered.
"What's a Great Ape?" Tien and Chiaotzu asked in confusion. They had never seen Goku transform before.
"Goku turned into one when he was little… it was terrifying," Krillin muttered.
"He can still do that?" Chiaotzu asked.
"Huh? Dad can turn into a Great Ape?" Gohan scratched his head.
Piccolo: "..."
Don't act innocent.
You're terrifying when you transform too!
"But… where's the moon?" Krillin looked up. "Why is it gone? No wonder the climate's been weird lately."
"Yeah… you're right! It really is gone!" Yamcha shaded his eyes and searched the sky.
Piccolo stayed silent.
No way I'm admitting I blew it up.
And Goku's growth is way too fast…
"Some planets have multiple moons," Vegeta continued. "No matter their size, only a full moon can emit Blutz Waves above 17 million hertz."
The glowing sphere in his hand shone brightly.
With a feral grin, he added,
"But only Saiyans can create an artificial moon that exceeds that frequency! Just mix this energy sphere with the planet's oxygen!"
"So that's how it works…" Goku nodded thoughtfully.
Then he muttered,
"You still haven't told me how to grow my tail back."
Vegeta: "..."
"…Forget it. If that doesn't work, I'll just ask the Old Supreme Kai someday," Goku scratched his head and sighed to himself.