Dragon Ball Nu

Volume 3: Chapter 6

Previously on Dragon Ball Nu the first round of the World Martial Arts Tournament is under way. Some of our heroes have won and eligible for the second round. The fighters moving to the second round include: Hercule, Videl, Cardoon, Lavendar, and Goten thus far. The next match is about to begin. What fighters will make it to the next round? Find out this time on Dragon Ball Nu.

"Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the stage Idasa and his opponent Trunks! These two young boys have proven themselves to be worthy competitors beating out adult challengers for a spot in the tournament. It's great to see such young and strong talent!" Pointing to the waiting area as Trunks begins walking out to the stage followed by Idasa. "Let's give them a warm welcome!" The crowd beginning to pick up a roar for the young competitors.

"Just before we get started just how old are you?" Idasa scoping out Trunks.

"I'm seven and how old are you?" Smirking and getting into a fighting stance.

"SEVEN?!" Completely dumbfounded. "I'm twice your age… how in world?" Shaking his head. "You must be strong then. Let's make it a good match. If you want to back down though I'll give you a chance."

"Not a chance." Trunks holding steady. "Come on let's stop wasting time."

"What?! Why you…" Idasa charging in at Trunks for a punch. "You think you can just brush me off?!" Idasa throwing a fierce punch. THUD! "What… the?"

Trunks holding the fist of Idasa back. "You talk a lot." CRACK. Trunks beginning to push down on Idasa arm causing his knuckles to pop as if he was cracking his knuckle. WHAM! Following up with his own hook to Idasa sending him flying backwards.

"Folks, I… I don't know how to explain it, but in just one punch Trunks has completely knocked out Idasa. He appears to be unconscious." Waiting several seconds to make sure Idasa has a chance to get up before being counted as a K.O. The announcer looking at Trunks. "I believe we have our winner. Moving onto the second round will be Trunks!" The crowd cheering as the announcer walks up to Trunks as he proceeds back to the waiting area. "Great job kid and I think you may end up with the fastest knock out in this year's tournament."

"Oh, cool. I just hope my next opponent is more serious." Trunks walking back looking bored.

"Trunks, you did great!"

"Why is it I get the chump who can't fight? I didn't even get to warm up, but you get to fight a guy who actually warmed you up." Trunks complaining to Goten. "Now how am I supposed to be warmed up for our fight next round?"

"We could go warm up while we're waiting!"

"That's stupid Goten… I don't want you having any idea what new stuff I am going to bring to the table." Trunks scoffing.

"No fair… you say some of my new moves, and we train together anyway. We already know most of each other's attacks." Goten pouting.

"It'll be okay Goten. I'm sure your match with Trunks will be a hit. Just remember no energy beams we don't want anyone getting hurt." Gohan patting his brother on the back. "Looks like I'm up next though." His opponent stepping passed him. 'I can't sense any energy coming from this guy, but he definitely has something about him. I'll have to be on my guard.' Gohan proceeding to the doorway out onto the tournament stage. Crack. Crack. Stretching before stepping into the ring for his match.

"Good luck to you." The mysterious Dr. Rota finally speaking up as the crowd cheers in the background.

"Thank you and same to you." Gohan taking a bow of respect towards Dr. Rota.

"Ladies and gentlemen let the 7th match of the first round… begin!" The announcer throwing down his hand to help signal the start of the match.

"Hmph." Dr. Rota looking at Gohan's fighting stance before beginning to mumble in an unknown language. "You won't be able to lay a finger on me soon."

"What?" Gohan deciding not to make a move yet. 'I have to be careful this feels like a trap. If I just stay put I should be okay.'

"Is that so?" A whispered voice coming from behind him.

"GAAAH!" Gohan throwing a fierce elbow back but making contact with nothing. 'He's gone… but did he just hear my thoughts.' Glancing back forward to see Dr. Rota still just standing in place. 'Somethings seriously not right.'

"Whatever do you mean? Something isn't right?" The same voice now calling from just outside of his vision to the side.

Moving even faster with this punch. "Not this time!" Gohan not connecting with anything once again. "What the…? I thought for sure…"

"What is Gohan throwing punches at? There isn't anyone there. Dr. Rota has just been slowly walking in a circle." Piccolo trying to reason what just is happening.

"Clearly this fighter is using a technique none of us have ever seen before and Gohan's caught in the middle of it." Vegeta speaking up as he too is observing the fight. "Looks like this guy may just move in for an easy shot on Gohan."

"AAAAHHHH." Gohan now throwing a series of punches, kicks, and elbows in any direction trying to predict where the voice will come from next still unable to tell that Dr. Rota has begun moving.

"He won't even know what hit him." Dr. Rota smirking as he moves in.

"He won't even know what hit him." The voice now echoing that line of speech into Gohan's ears from varying directions.

"This really isn't right. He should've moved by now." Gohan looking at where Dr. Rota should be. 'He can't be there.' Closing his eyes trying to sense any energy in the ring he can.

"You're right. I can't be there. I'm everywhere and nowhere at the same time. You're just caught in a trap. The best part. No one can even tell what is really happening." The voices begin their taunting.

"Shut up." Gohan whispering still eyes shut trying to drown out the voice feeling a movement coming towards him from behind. WHOOSH! Gohan somehow dodging the attempt at a real attack by Dr. Rota.

"Even completely under my illusion he can sense my incoming punches. Well that's no fun." Dr. Rota looking annoyed before breaking a small smile. "Wait, this could be interesting. Let's see just how far I can push him." Rota now beginning to chant another string of words in an unknown language.

Gohan pausing still trying to block out all of the voices. 'This is clearly a trap. This isn't real, but how do I get through this?'

"This is real. HAHAHA!" The voice taunting him trying to break his focus. "How can you beat an opponent you not only cannot touch but one you can't even sense? I know every move you make as soon as you think of it."

"That's it." Gohan grinning and lowering his guard.

"My magic is becoming too much for him. Now is my chance!" Dr. Rota blitzing inwards for his attack.

"Energy Shield!" Gohan waiting till the very last second as he feels the incoming air moving around him blasting back Dr. Rota, breaking the doctor's concentration and the illusion.

"What the? How did you?" Dr. Rota laying on the ground of the stage looking around and trying to get back up.

"There you are." Smiling Gohan counter-blitzes forward. "No more tricks." WHACK! Gohan punching the pig-man hard. "We fight for real."

"GAH!" Dr. Rota wailing out loud as punches connect to him. Dr. Rota trying to focus and fight through the pain before shouting out. "HALT!" A force coming over Gohan forcing him to completely freeze in place.

'I… can't… move… it's like my muscles are fighting my mind.' Gohan thinking to himself unable to even move his mouth.

"You break my illusion. Make a fool of me. I have been training in magic my entire life. Now I end this battle." Dr. Rota beginning to use his magic to lift Gohan into the air and move him slowly towards the edge of the arena.

"OH NO! Come on, Gohan fight through it!" Goku shouting at the small television in Other World watching his son's match.

"Goku, he is fighting against magic. None of you have experience fighting against that kind of force. This may be where he gets knocked out." King Kai trying to be an unbiased observer.

"Anyone in a real fight Gohan would be able to beat. This isn't fair." Goku slamming his fist into the ground.

Gohan slowly floating towards the edge of the arena. 'I have to think of something quick, but he doesn't fight like we normally see.' Gohan trying to think of a plan then suddenly feeling a shift around him. 'I didn't think he used energy, but I can sense a very small amount of energy. It must be his life force… that's it!' FLASH! Gohan disappearing from the mid-air hold.

"Where in the world did he go? Is this some kind of magic?!" Dr. Rota looking all around. WHAM! A punch from behind sending him flying out of the arena slamming on the ground.

Pant. Pant. "I can't believe… I actually did it…" Gohan looking slightly tired from his last minute tactic.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm not really sure what in the world happened, but it appears Dr. Rota has been launched outside of the stage. So your winner of this match is Gohan!" The announcer calling the match.

"ALRIGHT!" The voices of Chi-Chi and Goku each shouting from their respective locations simultaneously.

"That's my son! GO GOHAN!" Chi-Chi looking extremely relieved from Gohan's last minute victory. All of their friends cheering alongside her as Vegeta just smirks and looks on.

"Gohan used Instant Transmission at the last second to break out of Dr. Rota's magic. That's so smart." Goku with a huge smile across his face as his son stands center stage before going back to the waiting area.

"Mhmmm. Quite the fighter. He could give you a good run for your money Goku." King Kai agreeing.

"Well King Kai, I don't know if I am as strong as Gohan anymore." Goku laughing feeling a little embarrassed to admit that Gohan may still be stronger. "Vegeta and I are much closer to the same level now." Thinking to himself with a smile. 'I hope to test that though.' The announcer beginning to call the beginning of the next match.

"Alright, after quite a few great matches we have reached the final match of the first round of this tournament! Please welcome to the stage Yamu!" The announcer calling out as Yamu walking down to the stage to a very mixed response. "And his opponent for the final round, a new fighter to the tournament scene, Kajika!" Kajika walking out as the crowd gives small cheers to his entrance.

Cardoon standing up to get a better view of the tournament stage. 'Finally the fighter I have been wanting to see… too bad if he wins he faces Gohan next round. Grrr. Of course he might get a chance at the fighter I really want to fight. Although my second round opponent could be tough too.' Cardoon glancing over and scanning over Lavendar who is standing in the corner by himself.

"Gohan, congrats on your win! I don't know exactly what happened but your fight was something to see!" Videl running up to Gohan to give her congratulations.

"Thanks Videl, but it wasn't easy. I had to pull out some techniques I wasn't sure if I would have to t this tournament."

"Well, the next match is about to start. So I'm going to go get a better view! Keep up the good work!" Videl running off as the announcer gets into position to call the next match.

"Alright, let the final match of the first round… BEGIN!" The announcer calling the start of the match as the two men charge each other. Yamu and Kajika matching one another blow for blow neither appearing to have the advantage over the other.

BOOM! The two colliding massive punches before each jumps back to re-group and go back on the offensive. "Not too shabby for a newbie." Yamu mocking. Crack. Crack. Yamu cracking his neck. "But I think it's time for me to step this up."

"Sounds good to me." Kajika trying to stay level-headed thinking to himself. 'I must make sure he doesn't have anything secret he's holding back… wait for an opening… then take him out. Make my sensei, no my Master proud.' Kajiika going on the defensive to get a read on Yanu blocking every punch and kick with minimal effort.

"I see you're too scared to fight back. I understand." Yamu taunting as he continues his attempted assault. "I won't back down!" THUD! Kajika connecting a swift punch to Yamu's side forcing Yamu to backup.

"Sorry, but you left yourself open." Kajika returning to his original fighting stance.

"YOU'RE TRYING TO MAKE A FOOL OF ME!?" Yamu's forehead bursting with veins before darting inward full fury. Crack! Crack! Crack! A succession of three blows landing on their target. "How can you? I've had the upper hand this whole time." Yamu grasping his side.

"You have been on the offensive the whole time. I have been studying you movements. You are talented, but you leave gaps in your stance." Kajika giving constructive criticism of Yamu's technique.

"What do you know about technique!?" Yamu viciously calling out before trying to continue his offensive attack.

"I have one of the best technical fighters in the world teaching me." Kajika avoiding every attack with ease looking nearly like a phantom with how punches pass by. "Thank you for our match. You are a great first opponent." Kajika showing respect of Yamu's fighting ability before turning the table and going on the offensive.

"UGH." Yamu now on the receiving end of a counter-attack combination. "Pft." Blood falling from his mouth. "You…" WHAM. The fighter flying backwards and falling just outside of the arena.

"There you have it! The winner of the final match of the first round is Kajika! Let's hear it for him!" The announcer calling the match as the crowd roars with cheers for the great technical fighting. "If round one was any hint as to what's to come round two should be quite the spectacle!"

"His fighting technique was great." Gohan impressed with the fight he just witnessed.

"You're right Gohan. I think you may actually get a good fight out of your second round." Cardoon standing by nearly in shock to see another fighter with a high level of fighting skills. "Looks like this tournament might be interesting after all."

"Definitely." Gohan nodding his head as Kajka steps back to the waiting area.

As the first round comes to a close almost all of our heroes have made it into the next round. Just who will make it through the second round? Find out next time as the second round of the World Martial Arts Tournament begins on Dragon Ball Nu.