Chapter 37: CHAPTER 37
c37: Gabe Appears! Saiyan VS Saiyan
Just as the searing magma surged toward Vegeta, a sudden explosion of blinding golden light erupted from him. Vegeta's aura flared violently, the heat around him dissipating instantly under the pressure of his energy. The sheer force of his ki created a shockwave so intense that it disintegrated the magma before it could touch him, reducing it to harmless vapor in midair.
"W-What?!" the warriors of Universe 6 gasped in disbelief, eyes wide.
"This can't be real… A Saiyan who can produce that level of power?" Cabba muttered, stunned. Although he, too, was a Saiyan from Planet Sadala, he had never witnessed let alone achieved the legendary transformation known as Super Saiyan. Seeing Vegeta wield such terrifying power, even in his first transformed state, left him shaken.
"Something's off about Vegeta," Krillin observed grimly, beads of cold sweat forming on his brow.
"Haha… that guy's fuse gets shorter every year," Goku said with a nervous laugh, scratching the back of his head. "He's getting real serious now… and when he's like that, things get dangerous fast."
From the edge of the ring, Luya activated her scouter system to assess Vegeta's combat power, and what she saw astonished her. Vegeta's battle level had skyrocketed well beyond the expected range for an ordinary Super Saiyan. And yet, he hadn't ascended to Super Saiyan 2 or Blue. This was still the first Super Saiyan form but enhanced through sheer rage, precision, and mastery.
Beneath the golden blaze of his aura, the arena's protective barrier began to fracture, unable to withstand the force Vegeta was emanating. With a thunderous crack, the barrier shattered like brittle glass, scattering fragments across the ring and the spectator stands.
He stepped forward, voice cold and restrained, "Finally…"
Piccolo's sharp eyes narrowed. His mind flashed back to Vegeta's Final Flash during the Cell Games. "Wait… could it be…?" His green face paled slightly.
"Vegeta, don't go overboard!" Goku warned, leaping back as shards of the broken barrier rained around him.
But just then, Goku caught something in the corner of his eye over by Monaka's seat.
Monaka sat rigid, eyes locked wide open, face completely blank. Several razor-sharp pieces of crystalized barrier had pierced the chair around him.
"Heh… wow. He didn't even blink," Goku said in awe. "That's Universe 7's secret weapon for you!"
What he didn't realize was that Monaka had, in fact, passed out the moment Goku first went Super Saiyan back in the waiting area and had been unconscious with his eyes open ever since.
"Stop him now!!" Champa screamed, leaping to his feet. His voice boomed across the arena.
Responding immediately, Magetta the Metalman warrior pounded his massive chest with a clang like a war drum. Steam hissed from vents along his arms and shoulders as his body temperature rose rapidly. Opening his jaw wide, molten magma began forming in his throat, glowing red-hot.
BOOM!! A surge of internal pressure exploded from Magetta, boosting his power dramatically. His heat output spiked as he prepared to counter Vegeta.
Vegeta's face twisted into a snarl. He planted his feet, thrust his arms forward, and bellowed: "Final Flash!!"
BOOM!!!
A colossal beam of pure energy thundered across the ring, crackling with electric arcs as it hurtled toward Magetta.
"OOOOHHHH!!!"
Magetta met the beam with a blast of concentrated molten magma, erupting from his mouth like a volcanic cannon.
KA-BOOOOM!
The two forces collided violently, shaking the entire arena. The clash sent ripples through the sky itself, and a vortex of wind exploded outward. Spectators threw up their arms to shield themselves as waves of energy and debris surged past them.
"AHHHHH!!!" Vegeta roared, veins bulging, forcing even more power into his Final Flash.
Not to be outdone, Magetta's engines screamed louder, venting superheated air as he pushed his magma stream harder in response.
The two titanic forces battled for dominance, each second escalating the conflict, each fighter digging deeper into their reserves. The entire arena glowed under the strain of the duel Super Saiyan versus Metalman, pride versus persistence.
But Vegeta's Final Flash was simply overwhelming. Though Magetta's molten energy could scorch and distort his opponent's ki, Vegeta's battle aura was anything but ordinary it was born of pure Saiyan pride and forged through years of elite training. The might of a Super Saiyan hardened by countless battles couldn't be undone so easily!
In the very next instant, Magetta was completely overpowered! The beam of golden destruction surged forward and struck him with tremendous force.
"OOHH!!" Magetta let out a shocked, mechanical groan as he struggled to resist the blast.
But just then Vegeta vanished from sight in a burst of light, exploding into motion with tremendous speed. He rushed straight through the center of his own energy beam like a torpedo slicing through water, his aura crackling violently around him. He reappeared directly in front of the towering Metalman!
"Get down, you... scrap metal!!!" Vegeta roared with primal fury, and his punch crashed directly into Magetta's core!
"Hey!" As soon as Magetta heard the insult, his expression changed dramatically. The psychological blow landed harder than the physical one ,Vegeta had unknowingly exploited Magetta's greatest weakness: his sensitivity to verbal abuse!
WHAM!!
Vegeta's glowing fist burned with radiant energy as it struck Magetta full force, punching directly through the lingering magma without hesitation. The impact hit the robot square in the face, sending him soaring through the air and crashing out of the ring!
The crowd fell silent for a moment, then gasped stunned by the explosive finish and the psychological breakdown of the Metalman.
"Out of bounds! Out of bounds!" the referee shouted, jogging over to confirm. "The Universe 6 contestant has touched the ground! Vegeta from Universe 7 wins this match!"
"YOSHA!! That's more like it!" Beerus leapt to his feet in celebration, fist raised triumphantly.
"We won!" Krillin, Bulma, and the others cheered joyfully from the stands.
"Haha…" Goku gave a sheepish grin, rubbing the back of his head. "Vegeta really doesn't hold back when he goes for the win."
Vegeta floated back to the Universe 7 seating area, his expression stoic. He took the water bottle Bulma handed him and drank deeply, not saying a word.
"Vegeta, you hit him too hard," Whis said calmly, though a hint of amusement sparkled in his eyes.
Everyone turned to look toward Universe 6's bench. There sat Magetta now cross-legged in the corner, visibly shaking and quietly weeping completely silent, save for the occasional puff of steam from his vents. He looked utterly defeated not physically, but emotionally.
"Tch. He's a robot. What's he crying for? He shouldn't even feel pain," Vegeta said coldly, his arms crossed.
Whis smiled gently. "No, no, no… it's not the injury I'm referring to. Magetta's kind are extremely sensitive to insults. Your harsh words just now did more damage than any punch could have."
"Hmph." Vegeta twitched slightly, but offered no apology.
"Alright! Let's get ready for the next round!" Goku said cheerfully. While he did sympathize with Magetta, he also understood the nature of battle and this tournament didn't allow room for hesitation.
Moments later, Vados and Whis floated into the air above the arena. The two angelic attendants raised their staffs and released divine energy that surged through the stage. In an instant, the ring was restored — its cracked tiles reformed and realigned, and the shattered energy barrier reconstructed as if brand new.
"Whoa!" gasped the audience as the arena shimmered under the gods' power.
Just then, a lean figure dropped lightly onto the stage. It was Cabba, the Saiyan from Universe 6 standing with calm confidence.
Vegeta's eyes narrowed slightly, then he leapt from the stands and landed opposite the younger Saiyan.
"Alright! Let's begin the next match!" the referee announced, raising his microphone and stepping back.
Cabba and Vegeta stood still for a moment, locking eyes. Then Cabba bowed respectfully.
"Please fight me, sir!"
Vegeta raised an eyebrow at the formality, then smirked. "Come on. Show me what the Saiyans of Universe 6 are made of!"
Cabba's expression became firm, and he immediately dropped into a combat stance. To everyone's surprise especially Vegeta's Cabba's stance mirrored Vegeta's almost perfectly. The hand position, the leg shift, even the energy suppression it was nearly identical.
Vegeta blinked in surprise, then gave a low, amused chuckle. "Heh. So, you've studied me?"
He dropped into his own stance, perfectly matching Cabba.
"HA!!" Cabba launched forward with explosive speed, his right fist drawn back. Though his frame was smaller, the sheer momentum behind the punch was astonishing!
Vegeta's eyes widened. The power erupting from Cabba's slender form was far greater than he expected! With no time to counter, Vegeta crossed his arms to block.
BANG!!
The punch collided, and Vegeta was knocked back several meters, his boots skidding across the ring floor. Before he could reset, Cabba was already upon him unleashing a flurry of precise, high-speed strikes!
"Oh!!" Goku shouted in amazement. "This kid is strong! He's actually forcing Vegeta to play defense!"
The others watched in stunned silence. Even though they knew Vegeta hadn't gone all out, Cabba's raw ability and aggressive technique were a clear signal — this wasn't going to be an easy match.
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