In the vastness of space, the two fleets ceased fire, retreating to create some distance.
Yuujin, Goku, Chi-Chi, and Vegeta emerged, exchanging glances. Then, in unison, they released their overwhelming auras.
As expected, two figures appeared opposite to them moments later.
"Frieza?"
"No… how is this possible? Those two?"
Seeing King Cold and Cooler appear, Goku, Chi-Chi, and Vegeta were utterly shocked. Yuujin, on the other hand, had anticipated this outcome.
"Humans and Saiyans?"
King Cold spoke, his brow furrowing deeply. These individuals emanated a long-forgotten sense of danger he hadn't felt in ages.
"What are you two? What's your relationship with Frieza?"
Before Yuujin could respond, Vegeta's agitated voice cut through.
The two individuals before them bore an uncanny resemblance to Frieza. Even a fool could tell they were related.
"I am King Cold, Frieza's father."
"And I am Cooler, Frieza's elder brother."
"So Frieza's disappearance is connected to you."
"Answer me, Earthlings and Saiyans! Did you kill Frieza?!"
After introducing themselves, King Cold's tone turned icy.
As the mightiest race in the universe, their family wouldn't stand by if these Earthlings and Saiyans had truly killed Frieza. If so, King Cold would avenge him today.
But even if they weren't Frieza's killers, King Cold had no intention of sparing them.
"King Cold, is it? My name is Yuujin, a Saiyan," Yuujin said with a smirk. "Indeed, Frieza fought us and lost, but we didn't kill him."
"Frieza lost to you?" Cooler sneered, his disdain evident. "What nonsense! Saiyans are no match for our family!"
While Cooler dismissed Yuujin's claims, King Cold frowned deeply.
"You say Frieza lost to you but wasn't killed? Then where is he now?"
"Right behind us," Yuujin replied, gesturing behind him.
King Cold and Cooler's faces darkened.
Was this fool mocking them? There was nothing behind him but empty space!
"Launch the 'Frieza Cannon,' Launch."
Shaking his head, Yuujin ordered.
In the battleship, Launch's face twisted with cold malice.
"Prepare the main cannon. Blast them to smithereens!"
"Yes, Lady Launch!"
The battleship's cannon rose, locking onto Cooler and King Cold in the void. Energy gathered, and a powerful beam erupted.
Not wanting to be caught in the blast, Yuujin, Goku, Chi-Chi, and Vegeta retreated to safety. Cooler and King Cold, however, remained in place, their expressions mocking.
Did they think a mere battleship cannon could harm them? How laughably naïve!
But as the energy beam approached, their expressions changed dramatically.
"This… this power…"
"No… impossible!!!"
With no time to evade, they were swallowed by the raging torrent of energy. Ships behind them exploded in a cascade of fiery destruction.
"Great job!"
Launch punched the armrest of her seat with glee as the Earth troops erupted in cheers.
Those fools just stood there and took the hit. Even if they survived, they'd be worse for wear.
Indeed, as the dust settled, King Cold and Cooler reappeared in the void, gasping for breath and looking utterly disheveled.
"Saiyan, what did you do to Frieza?!" King Cold roared as Yuujin and his group reappeared.
"Nothing much," Yuujin replied coolly. "We simply turned his remains into the power source for that battleship."
"King Cold, Cooler, as Frieza's kin and obstacles to my conquest of the universe, you too must die!"
"No… killing you outright would be a waste of valuable resources."
"I'll do to you what I did to Frieza—turn you into battleships. From now on, your power will fuel my conquest of the universe!"
"HAHAHAHAHA!!!"
Yuujin's laughter echoed, his devilish words sealing their fate.
"Arrogant Saiyan, die!!!"
Driven to madness, Cooler and King Cold launched energy waves at Yuujin, who dodged effortlessly, his expression full of disdain.
A year ago, their power might have posed a threat. But now? Yuujin didn't see them as a challenge.
"Vegeta, King Cold is yours."
"Goku, handle Cooler."
"Don't kill them. I want to turn them into battleships—Cooler and Cold Class. Got it?" Yuujin instructed.
Judging by their energy, King Cold was roughly on par with Frieza, or even slightly weaker. Vegeta could handle him easily after transforming.
Cooler was much stronger, several times King Cold's power, but Goku could manage. Over the past year, their strength had grown exponentially. Their base combat power had surpassed ten million.
With her current power, Goku could easily defeat Cooler after transforming.
"Got it!" Goku replied cheerfully, clenching her fists.
Vegeta smirked, a bloodthirsty glint in her eyes.
Unleashing their auras, Goku and Vegeta transformed into Super Saiyans, charging at their opponents, who stared in stunned disbelief.
"Chi-Chi, eliminate the remaining threats," Yuujin ordered.
Without a word, Chi-Chi ignited her energy and darted into the enemy fleet, clearing the battlefield.
Stretching lazily, Yuujin teleported back to the battleship's command room, leaving the fight to his allies.
Launch, still commanding, was surprised as Yuujin scooped her into his arms and began tearing at her uniform.
"Now? During battle?!" Launch exclaimed, flustered.
"This fight is already won. Let Goku and the others handle it. Let's focus on more… pressing matters."
Smirking, Yuujin's mischievous hands continued their work.
Realizing he was right, Launch smirked seductively, licking her lips.
"Well, let's make it interesting…"
To Be Continued...
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