"Haahhhh!!!"
Seething with fury, Yuujin and Goku flashed into action, launching a relentless barrage of punches at Frieza.
How dare he injure Chi-Chi so grievously? There was no way they would let him off!
The sky erupted with thunderous booms. Under the effects of the 20x Kaioken, Yuujin and Goku's power soared again, overwhelming even Frieza.
Frieza's body was flung through the air repeatedly, enduring countless hits from Yuujin and Goku. Explosions resounded without pause, and the heavens echoed with Frieza's agonized screams.
"Damn Saiyans! Don't get too full of yourselves!"
Finally regaining his composure, Frieza's fury erupted in an unrestrained surge of energy.
These damned Saiyans kept catching him off guard. If he let them continue unchecked, he might actually meet his end here—a thought Frieza could never tolerate.
Feeling the threat to his life, Frieza unleashed everything he had, escalating the battle into a chaotic clash that shook the heavens and the earth.
"Frieza!!!"
A thunderous roar rang out, accompanied by a crimson energy beam streaking across the sky from a distance.
Great Ape Energy Cannon!!!
With a deafening explosion, the energy cannon engulfed Yuujin, Goku, and Frieza, who were locked in mid-air combat. A massive fireball detonated in the air, sending destructive shockwaves rippling outward.
"Cough, cough…"
"Vegeta! Are you trying to kill us too?!"
Emerging from the explosion's aftermath, Yuujin, Goku, and Frieza looked utterly battered. Glaring at Vegeta, who was shrouded in blazing energy and flying toward them, Goku furiously questioned her.
"Get out of my way!!!"
Eyes bloodshot, Vegeta ignored Goku's reproach and lunged at Frieza like a crazed beast, plunging them both into a vicious melee.
To Vegeta, Frieza was an enemy she absolutely had to kill. But neither Kakarot nor Yuujin were her friends either. If given the chance, she wouldn't hesitate to eliminate them all.
Though annoyed, Yuujin and Goku understood this wasn't the time to quarrel with the maniacal Vegeta. They reignited their fighting spirit and rejoined the fray.
However, Vegeta's arrival didn't improve the situation. Despite the numerical advantage, they were still outmatched in strength by Frieza.
What made matters worse was Vegeta's complete lack of teamwork. Her reckless solo attacks not only failed to help but also created several complications for Yuujin and Goku.
Adding to the dire circumstances, the side effects of the 20x Kaioken began to manifest in Yuujin and Goku. A searing pain tore through their bodies, and their combat effectiveness started to plummet.
Frieza noticed this with glee, intensifying his assault. The tide of the battle shifted dangerously against Yuujin and the others.
"Yuujin, Goku, get out of the way!"
Chi-Chi's voice echoed as she descended rapidly from above, wielding the Banana Fan.
Having consumed a Senzu Bean, Chi-Chi's injuries had vanished, and her energy was fully restored.
Her timely return brought relief to Yuujin and Goku. Without hesitation, they swiftly retreated from the battlefield.
Seeing that Yuujin and Goku had withdrawn to safety, Chi-Chi wasted no time. She channeled her energy into the Banana Fan and unleashed it toward Frieza and Vegeta.
"Banana Fan!!!"
In an instant, the heavens dimmed, and enormous wind blades, hundreds of meters long, tore through the air from Chi-Chi's fan.
Thousands upon thousands, unrelenting and devastating.
Sensing the danger, Frieza and Vegeta instinctively looked up, their faces twisting in terror.
"Ahhhh!!!"
Unable to dodge, they were engulfed by the unending barrage of wind blades.
The ground below was ravaged as well. Explosions resounded, and colossal wind blades carved deep scars into the planet, revealing surging rivers of molten lava beneath—crimson like blood.
With a single swing of the Banana Fan, Chi-Chi had not only gravely injured Frieza and Vegeta but also nearly torn the entire planet apart.
"That woman again! Always that woman!"
"Are you trying to kill me too?!"
Gasping for breath, Frieza and Vegeta glared furiously at Chi-Chi, shaken but furious.
"You tried to kill Yuujin and Goku just now. Why shouldn't I kill you?"
Descending to stand beside Yuujin and Goku, Chi-Chi retorted coldly.
Having nearly been flung into space by Frieza earlier, Chi-Chi had also seen Vegeta's indiscriminate attacks on everyone, friend or foe. Saiyan princess or not, Chi-Chi felt no obligation to tolerate her.
"Enough, Vegeta. This is your own doing," Yuujin said sternly.
"You can challenge me later if you want, but if you attack me or Goku indiscriminately again, don't blame me for being merciless."
While Yuujin valued Vegeta's potential and wished to recruit her as an ally, he wouldn't hesitate to eliminate her if she posed a threat to him, Goku, or Chi-Chi.
Acknowledging her mistake, Vegeta scoffed but said nothing more.
"Yuujin, Goku, take a Senzu Bean quickly," Chi-Chi urged, sensing their weakening state. She pulled out two Senzu Beans from her pouch.
But Yuujin shook his head, and Goku also declined.
"I don't need a Senzu Bean."
"Chi-Chi, keep them for yourself," Goku said with a grin.
For Yuujin, this battle with Frieza wasn't just about victory—it was an opportunity for him and Goku to unlock the Super Saiyan transformation. Relying on Senzu Beans for quick recovery would undermine that effort.
As for Goku, she simply relished the thrill of battle. During their past training, they rarely used Senzu Beans unless absolutely necessary.
Seeing their resolve, Chi-Chi reluctantly returned the beans to her pouch.
But in the next moment, her pouch vanished!
"No!"
Startled, Yuujin, Goku, and Chi-Chi turned to see Frieza holding the pouch.
Sure enough, the bag of Senzu Beans was now in Frieza's hands.
"You idiots! What have you done?!" Vegeta bellowed furiously.
Taking out a bean, Frieza examined it with interest. "Oh? So this is the miraculous medicine that heals injuries and restores energy?"
He had noticed earlier how the Earthling woman recovered from near-death twice using these. There was no way Frieza would let them keep such a game-changing tool.
Smiling devilishly, Frieza turned to Yuujin's group.
"What do you think? Will this work on me as well?"
To be continued...
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