"You'd better take a closer look… Frieza's strength hasn't just increased a little," Old Kai said in a deep voice.
The Supreme Kai leaned in to look, but still couldn't tell what was special. He scratched his head awkwardly.
Krillin, Gohan, and the others also focused on the crystal ball, staring at Goku and Frieza with tense expressions, sweating on Goku's behalf.
Can Goku really defeat that Emperor of the Universe?
That Frieza is just too terrifying!
We were so naïve…
We thought that after training with King Kai for a few days, we'd become strong.
Now we finally understand—
There's always someone stronger.
Krillin and the others lowered their heads in shame, falling into silence.
Namek
While Frieza and Piccolo were facing each other, Goku returned to Namek using Instant Transmission.
Frieza wasn't in a hurry to kill Piccolo. Instead, he looked at Goku with interest.
He was certain Goku would come back.
With his personality, there was no way he'd abandon his companions.
If I kill this Namekian now, what fun will be left later?
I'll crush Goku mentally first… then kill his friends one by one in front of him.
That's the real pleasure.
"Son Goku, you've gotten a lot stronger," Frieza said with a light smile, narrowing his eyes.
"Same to you, Frieza," Goku replied sincerely. "In just one month, you've improved this much."
Goku then glanced worriedly at Piccolo.
"Relax. I'm not interested in that Namekian for now," Frieza chuckled. "I'm more curious how you became so strong."
Goku just smiled and didn't answer.
"Did you train with Beerus's attendant… that guy named Whis?" Frieza asked cautiously.
If that's true, killing Goku might get me into serious trouble…
"Whis?" Goku was confused. "I don't know him. Who's that?"
"What about Lord Beerus?" Frieza asked again.
"I've heard of him, but never met him," Goku replied. "I hear he's really strong!"
Frieza laughed even louder.
"To reach this level without meeting Beerus… impressive, Son Goku!"
"Same to you," Goku smiled back.
Then Frieza turned around.
"Zarbon, Dodoria, take the men and go look for the Dragon Balls."
Zarbon & Dodoria: "..."
There's barely anyone else on this planet…
How are we supposed to find them?
"Any problems?" Frieza asked coldly.
"N-No! None at all!" they replied at once.
They couldn't wait to leave.
Facing a Super Saiyan was terrifying.
Better stay far away.
Goku glanced at them calmly and didn't stop them.
He knew:
There were no Namekians left here.
And even if the Dragon Balls remained, these people couldn't use them anyway.
They didn't even know Namekian.
"Piccolo, move farther away," Goku said without turning back.
Piccolo felt annoyed.
So I'm just collateral damage now?
Still, he retreated obediently.
"Let's begin, Frieza," Goku said with a smile. "Show me what you achieved in one month."
"Interesting," Frieza grinned.
He clenched his fists.
Boom—!
Terrifying energy erupted from his body and spread outward.
The air shook violently.
Goku's eyes widened slightly.
So strong…
In just one month, even his first form is almost as powerful as his old fourth form.
This guy really is a genius.
Goku felt excited instead of afraid.
"Hohohoho!" Frieza laughed proudly.
Right now, my power is nearly equal to my former final form.
If I had to put a number on it—
At least 120 million.
If I'm not careful, I might kill him by accident.
Of course, Frieza couldn't sense ki.
So he had no idea how strong Goku really was.
"Seems I raised my power a bit too much," Frieza said smugly.
"Should I lower it?"
"No need," Goku shook his head.
"So confident!" Frieza snorted.
"Do you know how strong I am now? Even in my first form, I'm as strong as my old final form!"
"Frieza," Goku said calmly,
"you'd better use your final form. Otherwise, you won't beat me."
"Nonsense!" Frieza sneered.
"I'll show you true despair!"
With that, he shot forward—
And threw a devastating punch straight at Goku.
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