Meanwhile, on Majin Buu's side, Dabura, still alive, launched a desperate attack. But after a fierce battle, he met a gruesome end—transformed into chocolate and devoured.
Elsewhere, atop the mountain, Piccolo and Krillin, who had been turned to stone by Dabura's spit, suddenly returned to their normal forms.
At the same time, Goten and Trunks arrived on the battlefield.
Then—
BOOM!
A deafening explosion shook the land.
As the smoke cleared, a furious voice rang out.
"My... spaceship… Who destroyed my spaceship?!" Babidi shrieked.
A figure descended from the sky.
Vegeta.
The unmistakable M was carved into his forehead.
"Dad!" Trunks cried out.
Babidi staggered back in shock. "Y-You! Vegeta! What are you doing here?! Did you destroy my ship? I never ordered you to do that!"
Vegeta smirked. "It was a bit rough, but I managed to escape."
His battle with Kakarot had ended. The energy they had unleashed had played its part—fueling Majin Buu's resurrection.
But now…
Vegeta turned his gaze to the pink creature standing before him.
"So… this is Majin Buu?" His voice was sharp with disdain. "This foolish-looking thing… Are you the one who killed Gohan?"
From the distance, Piccolo's face darkened.
Majin Buu's expression twisted.
Steam burst from his pores, thick and heavy. His anger flared at Vegeta's mocking words.
But Vegeta barely noticed.
He wasn't looking at Buu anymore.
In his mind, there was only Kakarot.
Memories flooded him.
Kakarot… the more I think about it, the more you enrage me.
You were always one step ahead. Always surpassing me.
Even your son saved me…
His fists clenched.
This time, it's my turn.
A deep, guttural roar erupted from Vegeta's throat.
Power exploded from his body.
Golden energy surged, crackling like a raging storm.
The earth trembled. The ground cracked and split apart.
Stones shattered. Fierce winds tore across the battlefield.
Even Majin Buu was pushed back by the sheer force of it.
Vegeta's energy soared. His power peaked.
In an instant, he ascended.
Super Saiyan 2.
Lightning danced around him, silver and fierce. His golden aura blazed, stretching toward the heavens.
---
Vegeta surged forward, vanishing in a blur.
In an instant, he materialized beside Majin Buu and struck—his fist slamming into Buu's face before the creature even reacted.
Majin Buu's body caved under the force of the blow.
Without hesitation, Vegeta grabbed Buu's arm and delivered a bone-shattering punch, sending him hurtling through the air.
Buu crashed into the ground but immediately stood back up.
Thick white steam hissed from his head. His wounds closed in an instant.
With a furious roar, Majin Buu charged.
Vegeta remained still, his eyes cold.
Then—he vanished.
Reappearing mid-air, he delivered a brutal uppercut to Buu's chin.
Before Buu could recover, Vegeta's left fist drove deep into his stomach.
Another pivot—
A devastating kick cracked against Buu's neck.
The force sent Majin Buu flying. His head embedded itself into the ground, feet sticking comically toward the sky.
The battlefield fell silent.
Everyone watched in stunned disbelief.
Vegeta landed beside him, fists clenched.
Majin Buu wobbled, then staggered to his feet.
Without a moment's pause, Vegeta lunged and struck him across the face with a thunderous kick.
Buu's rubbery flesh distorted from the impact.
Vegeta didn't let up—he spun and drove his elbow into Buu's twisted face, sending him skidding across the battlefield, carving a deep trench into the earth.
Still, Vegeta pressed on. He flashed forward and unleashed another relentless barrage.
From afar, Piccolo watched with wide eyes.
"This power… it's incredible. Stronger than Gohan when he fought Cell—no, much stronger." His voice was grave. "And yet… even Gohan couldn't stop Majin Buu."
His fists clenched.
"If Vegeta fails… even Goku won't be enough. The fate of the world is in his hands."
On the battlefield, Vegeta's assault was unrelenting.
Strike after strike, he pummeled Majin Buu, giving him no chance to retaliate.
Then, with one final, earth-shaking uppercut, Vegeta sent Buu soaring.
High above, Vegeta blurred into view, already waiting.
His hands clenched together—
And then, like a meteor, his fists came crashing down on Buu's airborne form.
As Buu plummeted, Vegeta raised his palm.
A golden sphere of energy formed at his fingertips—
And then—
A blinding blast tore through the sky, swallowing Majin Buu in an explosion of light.
The battlefield trembled. Smoke and debris filled the air.
Vegeta landed, his gaze locked onto the smoldering crater below.
For a moment, there was silence.
Then—
Majin Buu rose.
Slowly, he drifted downward, landing gently on the ground.
His eyes narrowed.
A grin tugged at the corner of his mouth.
Vegeta exhaled sharply, then powered up once more.
Winds howled around him as his aura surged.
Raising his right hand, he summoned another blast.
Golden energy spiraled outward—
A searing bullet of Ki tore through Buu's chest.
---
Vegeta's lips curled into a scornful smirk.
Across from him, Majin Buu lay motionless, a gaping hole in his stomach.
Then—his fingers twitched.
Under Vegeta's stunned gaze, Buu slowly sat up. His wound sealed itself effortlessly, as if it had never been there.
Vegeta's smirk faded.
Majin Buu let out a sharp yell, his body radiating a surging aura. His eyes darkened slightly as he crossed his arms over his chest.
Then—
With a flick of his hands, a devastating energy blast erupted toward Vegeta.
The battlefield vanished in a blinding explosion.
When the dust settled, a massive crater scarred the landscape.
Majin Buu hovered above it, looking down with an almost playful air.
Below, Vegeta was on one knee, coughing blood. His breath was ragged. His body trembled as he slowly rose, gripping his injured arm.
His eyes burned with fury. "Damn it… this monster… an undead body and this kind of power… this battle is impossible."
Blood dripped from his wounds. He was battered, bruised, but his resolve remained unbroken.
Majin Buu landed gently a few feet away, raising a hand in mock farewell, as if acknowledging Vegeta's struggle.
Then, from his own body, he pulled out a strip of pink flesh.
Buu begun firing Ki blasts from his mouth. Vegeta dodged swiftly, his movements still sharp despite his injuries.
Without warning, Buu opened his mouth—
A sudden, violent energy wave burst forth, far more powerful than before.
Vegeta's instincts screamed. He propelled himself away, the blast striking just behind him, obliterating everything in its path.
The ground quaked violently.
Vegeta exhaled sharply, relieved at his near escape—
But in that moment—
Something struck him.
A pink blur wrapped around his torso.
His breath hitched.
The strip of flesh—thrown by Buu—coiled around him like a snake, tightening mercilessly.
Vegeta struggled, his muscles bulging as he tried to break free, but the grip only constricted further.
Majin Buu sauntered toward him, grinning mischievously.
Then, with effortless cruelty, he kicked Vegeta like a ragdoll.
Vegeta crashed into the dirt. Before he could recover, Buu leapt high into the air—
And came crashing down on top of him.
Vegeta's body convulsed.
Blood spurted from his mouth.
He lay there, struggling to breathe, his vision blurring.
---
Krillin watched in growing dread. "Should we help him?"
Piccolo shook his head. "No. This is Vegeta's fight. Out of respect, we must not interfere."
Krillin's voice wavered. "But he'll die! Where are Goku and Gohan?"
Piccolo's expression darkened. "Goku is gone… Gohan too."
Goten's eyes widened in disbelief. "No way… my brother can't be dead."
Trunks stood frozen, his hands clenched into fists, watching his father take blow after blow.
Piccolo's voice was firm. "Be patient, Trunks. If you step in, you'll only get in the way… and die for nothing."
Majin Buu straddled Vegeta's battered body, raining down punch after punch.
Trunks trembled with rage.
Then—
A golden aura erupted around him. His hair flashed blonde. His power surged.
"I won't stand by any longer!"
With a roar, Trunks shot forward like a streak of light.
"Trunks, wait!" Piccolo called.
But Trunks was already gone.
Goten, eyes blazing with resolve, sprang up. "I'm going too!"
Before Piccolo could stop him, Goten broke free and blasted into the sky after Trunks.