"Broly, accept your fate—this is the end for you!"
In an instant, Goku used Instant Transmission to appear right in front of Broly. With a resounding boom, he delivered a devastating punch that sent Broly flying. Without giving him a moment to recover, Goku flashed forward again, moving at speeds imperceptible to the naked eye, unleashing a relentless barrage of attacks.
After his second fusion, Goku's power was utterly overwhelming. Within moments, Broly was covered in wounds, his limbs mercilessly broken by Goku's strikes. He had completely lost the ability to fight—even his Flight Technique had failed. If Goku hadn't been holding onto him, he would have drifted helplessly into the endless void of space.
"N-no... there's no way... you could be this strong… K-Kakarot… I… don't believe this… I… will… not lose… I… will kill you!"
Even now, Broly refused to give up. His eyes burned with hatred, and a terrifying, violent energy seemed to be awakening inside him. His power was rising again, and arcs of lightning flickered around his body, growing stronger with each passing second.
Goku sighed. "What a terrifying opponent… If only you hadn't chosen to be my enemy. What a tragedy."
He could tell that Broly's potential was truly monstrous. If he hadn't encountered Goku, he might have continued growing stronger, perhaps even becoming unbeatable.
Without hesitation, Goku clenched his hand into a blade, golden energy coiling around his palm. Then, with a swift and decisive strike, his energy-infused hand pierced straight through Broly's chest.
"K-Kakarot..."
Broly reached out weakly, trying to grasp Goku, but his strength failed him. His arm fell limp, and his Legendary Super Saiyan form faded away, reverting him to his normal state. His aura flickered and vanished—until at last, his life force was completely extinguished. The Legendary Super Saiyan was no more.
Goku let out a quiet sigh. Broly had been a formidable opponent, but at the same time, he was an incredibly dangerous being. The so-called Legendary Super Saiyan was nothing more than a warrior consumed entirely by hatred, destruction, and battle.
Without a second thought, Goku flung Broly's lifeless body into space. Then, to ensure nothing remained, he fired a Kamehameha, completely obliterating Broly's corpse.
After all, in this universe, even a single drop of blood or a stray cell could give birth to a powerful new being. He couldn't afford to take any chances.
The battle was finally over. With a flicker of energy, Goku used Instant Transmission and returned to Earth. Everything there had returned to its usual peaceful state.
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Not long after Goku left, a small spacecraft suddenly appeared in the depths of space. The hatch opened, and a short, shriveled, and grotesque alien stepped out.
In his hands, he held a strange device that beeped repeatedly as he spoke in an alien tongue, his expression growing more and more shocked.
Suddenly, amidst the debris of a shattered asteroid, he discovered a few drops of blood. His eyes lit up with excitement, and he quickly used his device to collect them. Moments later, he found a minuscule piece of floating flesh, and his excitement grew even more. Carefully placing it into an intricate glass container, he hurried back into his spaceship. In an instant, he disappeared into the void.
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As soon as Goku returned, he was immediately tackled by Taurus, who clung to his leg with tears of admiration in his eyes.
"Boss! I knew you were the strongest in the universe! Even that monster got wrecked! My respect for you is like ocean—overflowing and never-ending!"
Goku twitched. Then, without hesitation, he kicked Taurus flying.
Why does this idiot always say things that make me want to beat him up?
"Go-Goku…"
Angel looked at Goku, her face filled with emotion. She wanted to say something, but the moment their eyes met, she blushed furiously and fell silent.
Goku raised an eyebrow. "Oh? I didn't expect to see you on Earth, Angel. And with this idiot, no less. Now that's a surprise."
Taurus wiped his tears and walked back over, looking pitiful. "Boss, our planet was destroyed by that lunatic. Can we stay on Earth from now on?"
"Of course," Goku said indifferently. "Just don't cause any trouble."
He didn't particularly care if they stayed. Once the Dragon Balls were usable again, he could simply restore their planet.
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At that moment, Krillin finally approached, looking at Goku with sheer disbelief.
"Wait… Goku? Is that really you?"
Goku grinned. "Hey, Krillin! Looks like you've grown a little taller! But still not as tall as me, huh?"
He playfully ruffled Krillin's smooth, bald head. Although he wasn't exactly the same Goku from before, he still had a fondness for this childhood friend.
Krillin was still in shock. "No way… How is this possible? It's only been a little over two years, and you've changed so much! And your power—it's insane! Was it really that 'Kami' you trained with?"
Goku shook his head. "My power has nothing to do with Earth's 'kami.' I got stronger through my own training. To put it simply… I'm not actually from Earth. I'm a Saiyan—a warrior race. Through constant battle and training, we Saiyans grow endlessly stronger."
Krillin's eyes widened. "So you're an alien…"
Yamcha, who had been listening nearby, was just as shocked. "No wonder…"
But Krillin quickly shook off the surprise and gave Goku a determined look. "No matter what you are—an alien, a Saiyan, whatever—you'll always be my best friend. Right, Goku?"
Goku smiled and nodded. "Of course."
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Back at Bulma's house, Krillin found himself surrounded by an abundance of beautiful women. Grabbing Goku's collar, he shook him furiously, his voice filled with envy, jealousy, and outrage.
"What did you say?! All of them… are your wives?! You bastard! Were you really training with 'kami,' or were you just out seducing women?!"
Goku laughed. "Well… it's a long story."
Meanwhile, Yamcha's expression darkened as he glanced at Bulma before turning his glare toward Goku. "Wait… Goku, you stole my girlfriend?!"
He and Bulma had been dating, but now… she was Goku's wife? Even though their relationship had never been that deep, being stolen by his best friend still stung.
Bulma, however, snorted and crossed her arms. "Yamcha, let me make this clear—I dumped you! We have nothing to do with each other anymore!"
Yamcha sighed in defeat. "Krillin, let's get a drink. I just got dumped."
Though his words sounded bitter, he didn't actually seem too heartbroken. Their relationship had never been that serious, and Yamcha himself had always been a bit of a playboy. But still… losing to Goku of all people left a sour taste.
Krillin, at a loss for words, simply sighed and clinked his drink against Yamcha's. Meanwhile, Goku, feeling slightly guilty for what had happened, joined in as well.
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Time passed, and three months of peace went by.
Today marked the start of the World Martial Arts Tournament. Goku wasn't particularly interested, but according to the original timeline, his "official" wife, Chi-Chi, was supposed to appear this time. That alone made it worth attending.
As Goku and the others arrived in a luxurious car, they were greeted by the sight of a massive crowd gathered for the tournament.
Naturally, the moment Goku stepped out, accompanied by a group of stunning women, he attracted plenty of attention. A few men even tried to approach them—but before they could say a word, Goku casually kicked them into the horizon.
"Wow… Goku has really become ruthless since growing up!" Krillin, standing not too far away, watched the scene unfold with a look of amazement.
"Yeah… He was much cuter when he was a kid," Master Roshi nodded in agreement. Then, his gaze shifted toward the group of women, and his expression immediately turned lecherous. "So many beautiful women, and he won't even let me cop a feel! And to think I doted on him so much when he was just a little boy!"
Hearing this, Yamcha wiped the sweat off his forehead and said, "Uh… Master Roshi, you might want to stop talking like that. Given how Goku is now, he might actually beat you to a pulp."
At that moment, Goku and the women finally approached Krillin and the others. He greeted them with a cheerful smile. "Yo! You guys got here pretty early."
"Goku, you're entering the World Martial Arts Tournament too? Looks like the rest of us will only be competing for second place," Krillin said with a wry smile. His eyes then drifted to the beautiful women surrounding Goku, and he couldn't help but feel envious. Of course, he wasn't the only one—Yamcha was looking at Goku with pure jealousy.
Just then, a voice echoed through the arena's loudspeakers.
"Attention, all participants in today's World Martial Arts Tournament! The preliminary matches are about to begin! Please gather at the competition hall immediately!"
"It's starting! Goku, let's go!" Krillin, now filled with anticipation, couldn't wait any longer.
Goku nodded, then turned to Bulma and the others. "I'll head over first. You guys go find seats to watch the matches."
The women all nodded in response. Originally, Saeko had wanted to enter the tournament as well, but Goku had firmly refused. No way was he going to let his woman put on a show for a bunch of strangers!
"Alright, let's go, Krillin!" Goku called out before striding toward the competition hall. He glanced around as he walked, seemingly searching for someone. However, the person he was looking for was nowhere to be seen. Krillin and the others quickly followed behind him.
"Hmm? This energy…" As soon as he arrived at the competition hall, Goku's brows furrowed. His gaze landed on a figure standing by a nearby window, and his eyes widened in shock. "That guy… He looks just like Frieza's race! Could there still be survivors? Haha… Now this is interesting. My presence here must have changed a lot of things in this world. At least now, this tournament won't be so boring!"
The figure in question bore a striking resemblance to Frieza, but with some key differences. His body was covered in armor-like scales, and two sharp, blue horns protruded from his head. His long tail was lined with barbs, looking even more menacing than Frieza's.
This guy… He's definitely stronger than Frieza, Goku thought to himself.
The mysterious warrior stepped forward, approaching Goku with a smile. "You must be Son Goku. I've been looking for you for a long time. Now, we finally meet."
"You were looking for me? You know me?" Goku asked, intrigued.
The stranger chuckled. "Of course." His tone was calm and composed as he continued, "I came to Earth specifically to thank you. You see, thanks to you destroying my home Planet, I was finally freed from my imprisonment. I had been sealed beneath that planet's surface for thousands of years. If it weren't for you annihilating it—I might have never awakened."
"Your home planet?" Goku was taken aback. So, this guy really is from Frieza's race… And he was sealed for thousands of years? That sounds like some next-level stuff…
His expression turned serious. "Who are you?"
"My name is Cryos," the stranger introduced himself with an easygoing smile. "Like Frieza and his kind, I'm a frost demon. However, I'm just a little bit stronger than them. Several thousand years ago, due to… an unfortunate accident, I was sealed beneath Planet surface. But thanks to you, I'm free again."
Despite Cryos's seemingly friendly demeanor, Goku's instincts were screaming at him. Damn… Why do I feel a sense of unease from this guy?
"What exactly do you want from Earth?" Goku narrowed his eyes, his senses on high alert. He could feel the subtle yet unmistakable danger radiating from Cryos—proof that this guy was no weakling.
Cryos maintained his smile. "Oh, nothing much. You destroyed the planet I once called home, so I figured it's only fair if I destroy yours in return. However…" He paused, glancing around, then chuckled. "Now that I've actually seen Earth, I've changed my mind. This is quite a beautiful planet, don't you think? Instead of destroying it, I've decided to make it my kingdom."
"Hah? The hell are you talking about?" A voice suddenly interrupted, filled with disdain.
It was Taurus, accompanied by his ever-present strategist. They had appeared out of nowhere, both of them glaring at Cryos with open contempt.
"You think you can invade Earth? Are you an idiot or just plain delusional? Do you not realize my boss is standing right here?" Taurus scoffed.
"Exactly! And just look at yourself—so broke you can't even afford a proper outfit, so you just wear your own scales like some kind of fashion statement? You think that's stylish? News flash, buddy—it makes you look like a complete dumbass!" The strategist added with an exaggerated sneer. His words were dripping with sarcasm.
Cryos's smile didn't waver, but there was a dangerous glint in his eyes now.
Goku, meanwhile, sighed. Man… These two really have a talent for stirring up trouble…
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