Last time on Dragon Ball F, peace was occurring as the others rested up or trained. The announcement of a fighting tournament gets them together to fight once again, this time bringing Trunks and Goten, two cyborgs Bulma created, along. There, they encounter a mysterious girl named Sonushi, who seems to be hiding some inner strength. Will she succeed in the battles of the tournament? Find out on Dragon Ball F!
Chapter Thirty Six: Stronger than a Super Saiyan?! Sonushi's Grand Battle!
"So, who's first in the matchups?" Vegeta asked, crossing her arms. "This is so boring waiting."
"Well, I suppose you could go find the chart and see," Saishi said. "It's right over there and they just updated the child chart, so we'll see when the kids are fighting."
"I want to see Trunks knock that loud brat's teeth in," Vegeta smirked. "That will be so satisfying."
"How do you know Goten won't?" Raditz raised an eyebrow.
"Because she seemed too tough for him," Vegeta said. "Besides, Trunks is a Super Saiyan."
"Oh, if that's your reasoning then," Raditz chuckled.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Vegeta asked.
"You'll find out," Raditz said. "Let's go find that chart so we can see who's fighting."
The two Saiyans managed to find the chart that listed the children. Hercule, who had arrived first, had signed them all up in advance, so they weren't worried about that.
"Okay, Trunks and Goten won't be fighting each other yet," Raditz said. "But, there's only four other people. There's some kid named Sharpna, another named Ikosa, one named Erasa, and one named Sonushi. I can't tell anything about them by their names."
"Which one is that brat from earlier?" Vegeta asked. "That's probably the only good fighter."
"Perhaps," Raditz said. "But, it looks like Trunks is facing this Sonushi. We'll see how it goes."
"He better show his Saiyan pride," Vegeta said.
"Of which he is only half," Raditz said. "And the other half is Bulma. Good luck there."
"We'll see," Vegeta said.
With the children
"So, where are you from?" Trunks asked. "You're not from around here, are you?"
"Are you?" Sonushi asked, looking at him with her hands behind her head.
"Well, no," Trunks said.
"Then, how would you know if I'm from here or not?" Sonushi asked, tilting her head.
"Well, how did you get so strong?" Goten asked. "You seem really strong. Who trained you?"
"At this point, I'm self-trained." Sonushi said. "Well, I have a master, but what I learn from her is a little different."
"What do you learn?" Trunks asked.
"How to fight like a true warrior," Sonushi said. "But, enough about me. Who taught you guys how to fight?"
"Well, I was taught by my mom," Goten said. "And, he was taught by my aunt."
"I learned how to kick all kinds of butt," Trunks cracked his knuckles.
"Well, you guys wanna do something fun?" Sonushi asked.
"Like what?" Goten asked.
"It's gonna be a while before the tournament starts," Sonushi said. "Wanna go find something fun and learn a few cool tricks?"
"Yeah!" Trunks said, getting excited.
"I'm in!" Goten said, getting excited as well. "Let's go have some fun!"
"Great," Sonushi took off into the air, a white aura surrounding her. After a few seconds, she looked back to see Goten and Trunks, still gaping on the ground at her.
"Aren't you gonna come and follow me!?" Sonushi called out.
"We can't fly," Goten said.
"Oh… right," Sonushi said, landing in front of them. "Well, I suppose that's lesson number one. You guys are gonna need some practice. Now, let's start with the basics."
"Basics?" Goten asked. "Is that a food?"
"I wish," Sonushi said. "But, it isn't. Let's start with learning how."
"Okay!" Goten nodded.
"But, this sounds boring," Trunks complained.
"Imagine being able to fight people in the air," Sonushi said, which instantly perked up the half Saiyan. He clenched his fists, ready for action.
"Get ready to fly," Sonushi struck a pose. "Now, let's start with you learning how to fly. First, concentrate your Ki."
The two began to concentrate, their white auras bursting forth as they powered up. Sonushi smirked, crossing her arms.
"Now, think about being able to fly and you'll be almost there." She said.
Both tried to concentrate, Goten getting a couple inches off the ground, while Trunks wasn't leaving the ground.
"Good, keep going," Sonushi said. "Think about shooting through the air and moving at speeds faster than you could possibly think to go."
Trunks managed to get off the ground, Goten rising higher. Very unsteadily, Goten got higher off the ground, beginning to move a little faster.
"Keep it up," Sonushi grinned. "You've got this, you two."
After about fifteen minutes, the two were certainly much better. They weren't as fast as Sonushi, but they were definitely better than before. When they set down, Sonushi cracked her knuckles.
"Now, show me how your fighting is," She said.
"Shouldn't we save that for the tournament?" Goten asked.
"You're right," Sonushi said. "Well, I guess I could teach you some other things."
"Like what?" Trunks asked.
"Hmm…" Sonushi said. "I've got a good trick that you could pull off if you wanted to, but you'll have to practice it pretty well. Meet me here after the tournament and I'll teach you."
"Okay!" Goten exclaimed. "I'll be here."
"Me too," Trunks said. "I can't wait to see what kinda tricks you've got. You seem pretty strong."
"So, why do you wear that halo?" Goten asked.
"Because I'm dead," Sonushi said.
"But… how are you here then?" Trunks asked.
"I got permission to come back for a bit to see some friends," Sonushi said. "I was hoping to find them at this tournament, but I haven't seen them yet. Oh well. I'll fight you guys in the tournament and it'll be fun. You guys definitely have the potential to become some of the strongest fighters on the planet."
"Really?" Goten asked.
"Of course," Sonushi said. "I wouldn't say so if it wasn't true."
"Thanks," Goten bowed. "That means a lot."
"Well, I think the tournament is about to start," Sonushi said. "Let's get ready. I don't know who's up first, but let's get ready."
The three ran into the fighting area and sat where the contenders were, preparing to fight. They looked at the board, Trunks and Sonushi noticing they were fighting each other. They ran up to the square that made the arena, getting into their fighting positions as the announcer made his way onto the stage.
"And to start off the children's match, we have Trunks vs Sonushi!" He said into his microphone. "Let's hope it's not a bore like last time's!"
The two children looked at each other, sizing each other up almost as they waited for permission to engage in combat. They got ready, the tension in the air beginning to build.
"That brat's quite intriguing," Vegeta mused. "She may have something to battle Trunks with. I cannot wait to see that."
"Well, where's your confidence in him being a true Super Saiyan?" Raditz smirked.
"Trunks is a Super Saiyan?!" Bra exclaimed. "At his age?!"
"Ask the brains of that operation," Vegeta said. "It was her idea. But, first watch this child get stomped into the ground by Trunks."
"And, with that, we let the fight begin!" The announcer said, barely having time to step back before the two shot forward, their arms colliding with a boom and a shockwave. It wasn't the strength the Z fighters were used to putting out, but it was an intense shockwave for ordinary humans.
"She's pretty strong," Raditz narrowed her eyes. "She didn't even flinch from that and she's clearly giving Trunks a genuine fight.
"It's only begun," Vegeta said. "Watch and learn."
"You really are strong," Trunks said. "But, let's see how you like some of my skills."
Trunks began throwing a flurry of punches and kicks, Sonushi catching every single one of them. She eventually levelled a kick into Trunks' gut that knocked him backwards. Vegeta's mouth opened a little as it happened.
"You're pretty good," Trunks said, standing up. "That one hurt."
"Well, it was supposed to," Sonushi smirked. "Now, actually start fighting me. I know you've got more in you."
"Oh, is that right?" Trunks asked. "Well, how about I show you one of my new moves."
"Bring it on," Sonushi smirked. Trunks grinned, stepping a foot back as he held his hands to his side, putting them together in an odd way. A strange purple Ki began to gather in them.
"You didn't," Raditz turned to the princess, who had a smirk full of pride on her face, though a different pride than her usual.
"I didn't what?" Vegeta asked.
"Oh my god, Vegeta," Saishi sighed. "You taught a child who is stronger than you were at his age a move that can destroy planets?"
"Absolutely," Vegeta said. "Best he learns early."
"You're going to be the one to gather the Dragon Balls if this gets out of hand." Saishi sighed. "Only divine power could fix the mess this may cause."
"Oh, please," Vegeta rolled her eyes. "Trunks has more sense than that."
"He's half you," Raditz said. "That's giving him too much credit."
"Galick Gun," Trunks concentrated the Ki as he prepared to unleash the attack the Saiyan princess had taught him. "FIRE!"
Trunks thrust his hands forward, firing off the purple beam. Sonushi's eyes widened at the beam as it hit her head on, thrusting her back into the wall behind her. She felt it hitting her with all its force. She used her hands to push it back a little, but she kept going further into the wall with each second.
"If he doesn't stop, he's going to kill people," Raditz said.
"Hopefully, he knows how," Saishi said. However, as she looked, she saw the beam beginning to move backward towards Trunks, a blast of blue Ki pushing it backwards.
"Is that…" Saishi said, looking closely.
Trunks lost his focus on the Galick Gun as the blue Ki stopped. Sonushi shot from the wall, landing a powerful right hook onto his jaw. Trunks fell to the ground, dazed.
"It looks like Trunks has been knocked unconscious," The announcer said. "Let's count to ten."
"Stop," Sonushi said. "He's not done yet."
"Wait, what?" The announcer asked, confused.
"Show me it all, Trunks," Sonushi grinned. "Give me all you've got!"
Trunks sat up, dazed and confused as he shook his head to realign himself with correct vision. He stood up, looking at Sonushi.
"You're pretty good." Trunks grinned. "But, you're gonna get knocked right out when you see my technique."
"Show me," Sonushi grinned, hopping from foot to foot in excitement and battle hunger.
Trunks grinned, summoning his Ki. The arena began to shake a little the loose rubble beginning to rise as he powered up. He began to yell, his lungs giving way to a powerful yell that told others there that he was a force to be reckoned with.
The ground shook slightly as his purple hair began to wave a little. His eyes flashed blue, his hair flashing golden. Sonushi looked at him with curiosity and intrigue as she watched the power that he was beginning to let off. His aura turned from white to gold and back again.
"Trunks has this," Vegeta smirked. "He's letting off his full power."
"I thought we told him not to," Raditz sighed. "But, for this opponent, whatever."
Trunks' hair exploded as a golden hue as his eyes blazed into a cobalt sheen. His aura was now a burning golden, firing off at full power and seeming hot to the touch. He gave one last yell as he clenched his fists. The ground beneath him cratered, showing off the weight of his power as he finished powering up.
"So," Sonushi got into her stance. "You're a Super Saiyan, huh?"
"How does this brat know what a Super Saiyan is?" Vegeta asked, shocked. "And why doesn't she seem afraid of the true power of a Saiyan?"
Sonushi grinned as she summoned some power. Her aura burst forth as a white, showing her power increase. She rushed for Trunks, who kicked her back and towards the edge of the ring.
Sonushi jumped right up, laughing.
"That's it!" She grinned. "Go all out! Let's let this be a fight to remember."
She rushed for Trunks, Trunks leaping into the air. Sonushi jumped up for him, pulling back for a powerful blow as she summoned Ki into it. Trunks fired off a barrage of Ki blasts, a huge swarm heading straight for Sonushi. The female dodged and weaved, evading them. She rushed straight up and landed a powerful blow to Trunks' chin. His head snapped back with the force of it.
"Impossible!" Vegeta shouted.
Trunks' head returned to normal as he grabbed Sonushi's fists. He rushed for the ground, slamming her onto it. Sonushi gave a yell as Trunks began to pummel her with blows to her body and face.
"You're going down!" He shouted, firing Ki blasts in addition to the punches. Sonushi was bounced back and forth like a ping-pong ball form Trunks' blows. Trunks kicked her up in the air, moving up and slamming her down with both fists. She landed on the ground once again, shattering part of the fighting stage.
"Is… is it over?" The announcer asked, looking into it. He couldn't see much, but suddenly, the rubble exploded outward as a flash of gold shot forward, striking Trunks head on. Trunks bent over in pain and shock as it hit him. He looked down to see Sonushi land another blow on his face. Trunks and the female began to engage in heated combat, moving faster than most eyes could see.
"What the hell was that?!" Vegeta exclaimed. "I couldn't even see what exactly that was."
"I saw a flash of gold," Raditz said.
"What was it?" Saishi asked.
"I couldn't tell easily," Bulma said. "Whatever it was, it moved too fast for us to see."
Trunks and Sonushi continued to trade blows in the air. Trunks, who had somehow gotten over his hangup about flying, was staying in the air and managing to do a good job of it. However, Sonushi seemed to be holding her own against him at every turn.
She landed a punch to his gut. Trunks landed a blow to her face and smacked her down, firing a barrage of Ki blasts at her.
"Oh look, Vegeta," Raditz said. "He's using your technique that you use when you're desperate."
"I do not!" Vegeta crossed her arms. "But, it does show he is learning well."
"It shows he's on the ropes because this kid is somehow as powerful as a Super Saiyan." Saishi said.
"To be fair, his body probably can't handle the form well," Raditz said. "He probably hasn't been using it long and hasn't quite mastered control of it yet."
"He has this," Vegeta said.
Trunks stopped firing the barrage of Ki blasts, panting as he looked where they were impacting. Smoke had risen and had clouded the area. However, as it began to clear, it revealed the figure of Sonushi. She was smirking and had some scratches, but she otherwise seemed fine.
"You're really good," She said. "I think I should step it up a bit."
She moved forward, hitting Trunks in the gut and knocking him out of his Super Saiyan form. She picked him up, standing him on his feet.
"You've lost." She said. "Now, step off the ring."
"You think I'm scared of you," Trunks said, gasping. "But, I'm not."
"I know." Sonushi smirked, punching him off the ring. With that the round ended. Vegeta's jaw was on the floor.
"H-How?!" She exclaimed. "How did this brat best a Super Saiyan?!"
"Seems there's more to her than meets the eye," Saishi said as Sonushi turned towards them. She stared for a minute, turning back and walking off the stage.
"Definitely something familiar about that brat," Vegeta said.
"With that the winner is Sonushi!" The announcer shouted. "The next round is Goten vs Sharpna!"
After the quite short round of Sharpna vs Goten, with the latter knocking his opponent out with a single, weakened punch, and the match between Erasa and Ikosa, which involved Erasa getting knocked off, the announcer called the next match of Goten vs Sonushi.
"Fighters, step up!" He called as the two stepped up.
Sonushi and Goten stepped onto the arena, facing each other.
"I hope you're ready," Sonushi said. "Because it will hurt if you aren't."
"I'm ready," Goten said. "Get ready for everything I've got."
"Bring it on," Sonishi grinned wide as they stepped back. They got into fighting positions, Goten immediately jumping back and cupping his hands.
"Starting with a Ki attack first off?" Sonushi smirked. "You're a good learner."
"My mom taught me!" Goten said, a small blue ball of Ki beginning to form in his hands.
"KAAAAAAA!" He shouted, the rubble from Trunks and Sonushi's fight rising and shaking.
"That brat wouldn't," Vegeta said.
"Yours did," Raditz said.
"MEEEEEE!" The ball grew larger, this time reaching the size of a tennis ball. The rocks kept rising.
"I suppose the technique isn't that hard to teach," Saishi sighed.
"KAAAAAA!" The ball was the size of a basketball, pulsing and shaking as the small child charged it up.
"He just mispronounced the name of the attack," Saishi said.
"Clearly it doesn't matter," Vegeta rolled her eyes.
"MEEEEE" Goten's arms were trembling from the force of the Ki.
"Should we make him stop?" Pan asked.
"If that brat could stop Trunks' attack, she could handle this," Vegeta said.
"Still upset your favorite move got blocked?" Raditz teased.
"I will end you," Vegeta seethed.
"No you won't." Raditz laughed. "I know you won't."
"HAAAAAA!" Goten thrust his hands forward, the beam firing straight for Sonushi. Sonushi crossed her arms, taking the blast full force. It immediately knocked her backwards, causing her to hit the wall again as she continued to try to block it. She pushed against them, moving forward slightly as she kept moving to stop the blast.
Goten kept pushing, holding up as Sonushi was on the other side of the arena from him. She pushed against him more, the two seeming to be at a stalemate.
Sonushi shoved it upward, making it fire straight up and away from everyone. She panted a little, watching as Goten was also panting. She pushed forward, moving towards Goten, who moved towards her.
"You're good," She said, grinning. "I can't wait to see what you've got to show me."
"I'm gonna give it everything I've got," Goten said.
The two rushed at each other, Sonushi slamming her fist into Goten's gut. Goten stepped back, doubling over in pain. He returned it by kneeing her in hers. The two began to trade blows, Goten managing to hold his own. Sonushi was getting more excited by the minute.
"Keep going!" She grinned. "Let's take it to the extreme and let out our battle in the most glorious way possible."
"If that's what you want," Goten said. He rushed for Sonushi, punching her in the face. Sonushi punched him in the gut, the two beginning to move at speeds that were hard to see for anyone not used to them.
"So, what do you think she's doing?" Saishi asked.
"What do you mean?" Vegeta asked.
"She can clearly take on Trunks as a Super Saiyan." Saishi said. "What makes you think that she will lose to Goten?"
"We'll see," Raditz smirked.
"There's something you aren't telling me, isn't there?" Vegeta asked.
"Perhaps," Raditz smirked. "But, I suppose you'll have to find out."
"I'm going to make you tell me one way or another," Vegeta said.
"You should just watch the match," Raditz said. "It will be better for you."
"Fine," Vegeta said. "But, you're going to tell me."
Goten continued to fight with Sonushi, neither of them seeming to give up.
"Give me everything you've got," Sonushi ginned wide.
"Alright," Goten said, taking a step back and clenching his fists and giving out a yell. His white aura came out and he rushed for Sonushi. The female fighter dodged, swatting him with her hand as he went by. She kicked him in the chest, sending him near the edge of the ring. He bounced once, standing back up. He fired a single Ki blast at Sonushi, who smacked it away, running forward. Their fists met in the middle, making a shockwave as they hit. Goten jumped into the air, Sonushi following.
He began to throw punches that seemed random, but were actually pinpoint accurate. Sonushi dodged him with a good deal of finesse required. Several hit her, causing some stinging pain as Goten managed to hit certain spots on her.
"How's she taking damage like that?" Saishi asked.
"I taught her places on a body to hurt," Raditz crossed her arms. "Saiyans have similar ones to humans, so I could use my own body as an example.
Sonushi grabbed Goten's fist, headbutting him with a pretty hard blow. She knocked Goten to the ground with both fists and watched as the arena shattered. She landed, peering into the hole and narrowing her eyes. She watched as he stood up, panting.
"I'm not going to lose," He said, looking at her. "My mom's counting on me and I'm going to show you I'm not weak."
With that, Goten got into a powerup pose, giving out a quick yell. His hair, which looked exactly like Goku's, began to wave wildly and move in the wind that was whipping up from his rising Ki. He continued to scream and his power began to rise, his body twitching slightly.
"It can't be," Vegeta gasped as he realized what was happening. Raditz was simply smirking as she watched. "How did he learn that?!"
"He saw Trunks do it and asked me to teach him," Raditz said. "Now, let's see how well he does."
Goten gave a more powerful scream that culminated with the ground shaking a little and his hair exploding golden and his eyes burning into a cobalt color as his aura turned golden. When his transformation completed, he gave Sonushi a distinct glare, his childlike demeanor completely gone.
Bulma shuddered, remembering for a second the emotions she had when Goku herself first went Super Saiyan against Freeza all those years ago. It seemed like yesterday sometimes, but in actuality it was over a decade ago.
"How is Goten's transformation so different than Trunks'?" Saishi asked.
"Perhaps it's because of the genetics that went into his making," Bulma said. "Goten has the genetics of Goku and Chi-Chi, remember? They both had trouble controlling Super Saiyan without each other. Goten is similar there. But, I'm worried as to what will happen."
Goten said nothing as he rushed for Sonushi, landing a punch that she blocked by crossing her arms over her chest. However, this wasn't enough to stop the force of the blow, which knocked her backwards and almost over the edge of the ring. As she moved backwards, she almost fell off, skidding a little and making huge ruts with her feet. She looked at Goten, smirking.
"Seems you've got more than Trunks had." She said. "Let's see if you can put it to the test."
She rushed for Goten, throwing a punch that hit Goten in the gut. Goten doubled over, using his head to slam Sonushi in the chin. Sonushi was knocked onto her back by the force of the blow. She thrust her legs forward, using her momentum to kick Goten in the gut. Goten nearly landed out of the ring, Sonushi's weight forcing him into the ground.
Goten fired a Ki blast into Sonushi's face, using her stunned nature to shove her off of him. He began to punch her and throw powerful punches. The entire time, he was silent, a strange, hungry look in his eyes and a glare in his expression as he attacked.
"What's going on here?" Saishi asked. "He's… so different."
"Oh no," Bulma said, biting her lower lip. "I think I messed up."
"What did you do?" Raditz asked.
"The Goku and Chi-Chi in him is giving way in his anger," Bulma said. "He's becoming a much calmer, yet no less dangerous, variant of Goku when she went Super Saiyan the first time. But, this time, he's not nearly as angry as Goku. Chi-Chi's calming nature within him seems to be keeping him from rampaging as well similar to Goku. Trunks had Vegeta and Raditz' relative control over their Saiyan heritage and more time to control the form. The only problem is how he's going to act now."
Sonushi and Goten continued to fight, Goten gaining the upper hand. He slammed Sonushi into the ground, grabbing her by the legs and slamming her into the ground over and over again. Sonushi managed to swing her leg around, twisting him over and freeing herself. She stood up, blood coming from her mouth and her clothes a little torn.
She panted, wiping the blood off as she looked at Goten.
"It seems you're having control problems," She said. "Looks like I can't afford to hold back."
She faced Goten with a look of determination as she faced the Saiyan cyborg. Goten rushed at her, giving Sonushi a chance to see the look in his eyes. Her own eyes widened as she dodged a blow, slamming her fist into the back of Goten's head. She got into her fighting position.
"Time to end this with one blow." She said, charging her Ki. Goten silently rushed for her, but Sonushi levelled a blow to his jaw, a golden aura bursting from her for a split second. Goten flew backward into the wall, smashing through it. Sonushi crossed her arms, the announcer, still stunned, beginning to give his ten count.
However, there was a shudder from the rubble as Goten burst forth with an explosion of power. He rushed for Sonushi once again. Sonushi narrowed her eyes, levelling a punch that smashed him into the ground. She punched him in the back of the head, which sent Goten out of his transformation. Picking him up, she walked off the stage, carrying him to the medical bay.
"And… with that," The announcer said. "We have a winner: Sonushi!"
"What… what the hell was that?!" Vegeta exclaimed. "How come she had a gold aura for a split second?! And what the hell gave her the power to match a Super Saiyan?!"
"I suppose we'll find out," Raditz said. "Let's get ready for our turns."
The fighters left and went to the adult area, ready to fight in the adult tournament.
Next time on Dragon Ball F, the adult tournament has begun. But, is there something more sinister going on? And what is the technique that Sonushi is going to teach Goten and Trunks? Find out next time on Dragon Ball F!