Sole Rivalry 2
Piccolo Unleashed! The Final Battle Approaches!
Several weeks later...
Whis was having a tough morning. His hair was unkempt, he missed breakfast, and a 6 foot green Namekian kept catching him at every turn. He chuckled being amused at this. "Even at 12 percent of my power you're still able to catch me." He said.
"Maybe it's time to turn it up, I'm barely pushing half of my full power." He said smirking.
"Very well," he said powering up. "Let's continue, shall we?" he asked as Piccolo continued to push himself to catch the zipping god.
Beerus came out yawning. "What's the meaning of this racket?"
Whis dodged Piccolo. "Just helping Piccolo with his speed and ability to sense God Ki, you enjoy your 7 month nap?" he asked dodging Piccolo again.
"Oh you are? Hmm, Piccolo has gained a lot more power than the last time I saw him. Good work on that." He complimented the Namekian.
"T-thanks." Piccolo huffed stopping for the moment.
"Well, it's about time for lunch, let's take a moment to breath and eat something delicious." Whis said as Beerus joined in.
Piccolo just sat and started to meditate. He estimated his new power is nearly on par with Goku's Super Saiyan multipliers, but his new power still needed to be stable enough to regulate properly. He figures one more year would be enough to learn the extent of his full power and use it effectively.
Beerus looked at Piccolo while eating. "Feels like you gained a ton of power. My guess is you can take Super Saiyan Blue no problem, right?" he asked.
Piccolo scoffed. "In theory, but I can only tap into for less than 5 minutes. If Goku goes full power, Kaioken, or uses his Ultra instinct, its all over for me." He admitted.
"I see, we all have flaws, we just need to figure out how to work with it." Whis added.
Piccolo nodded. "That's what I'm worried about, that and the anniversary of that 23rd marital arts tournament is coming up in 2 days. I don't want to prolong it, I know it's been hard on you to keep Goku at bay for so long." He said getting up.
"You're thinking of using that time chamber Vegeta always rambled on about, aren't you?" Whis asked.
Piccolo nodded. "I am, it's just to ensure I'm fully prepared for Goku, and to get some damn privacy from Son Goku. Do you mind taking me back to Earth?"
"Very well Piccolo, I'll transport you back to Earth to refine your form as soon as I'm full." Whis said as Beerus finished his 4th plate.
Back on Earth for the first time in a year, Piccolo took a nice deep breath as both he and Whis flew onto the look out. They then approached Gohan exiting the little temple with his toned looking wife Videl.
"Yo, Piccolo!" Gohan called smiling.
"Son Gohan, it's been a while, and Videl you look and feel stronger." Piccolo replied.
Videl smiled. "Thank you, ever since I stopped breast feeding Pan, I got back into the habit of fighting. Gohan here was helping me do just that, and look!" she said showing off her shape hidden under a purple gi. "12 pounds lighter."
Piccolo chuckled. "I'm impressed. I guess everyone is getting into training?" he asked.
Gohan nodded. "Yep, when everyone heard you were off training, it just felt like it was time for us to get back into shape. The other day Tien came up with his class and sparred with me. He… well… he kicked our butts so hard that Videl made me start training on my off days again."
"Yeah! Gohan I do support your job and taking care of Pan, but getting beat by Tien is all I can take." Videl raised her voice playfully.
Gohan sweated and chuckled. "Okay, okay."
"Gohan," Piccolo interjected. "I am still your friend and teacher, but I expected a lot more than that hearing about your fight with Tien. Why don't you join me in the time chamber?" he asked.
"The time chamber? I mean, sure I can, bu-,"
Videl turned to him. "Honey, this is your teacher, and you haven't since him for a year! You're not going to refuse to help a friend, are you?"
Gohan chuckled. "Oh! No, no, I can help, it's just, I'll be spending an entire year in that room, even though it's only a day out here, I would miss you two is all." he scratched his head.
Videl blushed. "You big lug." she said kissing his cheek. "We'll be waiting outside, no matter how long it would be for you." she winked.
Gohan smiled. "Good. Thank you honey."
"Hey Videl, I have a favor to ask." he said asking for a favor from Hercule and she nodded.
"Of course, we'll try to get it done tomorrow, just be careful you two. I gotta get home before dad spoils Pan again. I love you" she said floating up.
Gohan nodded. "Alright then, fly home safe, I love you too." He said as they exchanged a kiss and she flew off the look out. Gohan then turned to Mr. Popo who walked out. "Heard everything?" he asked.
Popo nodded. "The room is all re-stocked. I'll be there in one years time to refill it. But be warned, we just reconstructed the door. Do not destroy it like Vegeta did, or you'll be barred from using the room." He said sternly.
Piccolo and Gohan nodded and they were led inside the temple. "You can take off Whis, just tell Goku I'm still on Namek." He said trying to hide his energy.
"Very well, good luck!" Whis said disappearing.
6 months (or 12 hours) later...
Gohan huffed trying his best to keep up with the Namekian. "Damn, he's fast."
"What's the matter? Don't tell me after 6 months you still haven't been able to keep up with my level. I might as well continue to train on my own." He threatened.
"Don't mock me Piccolo. I still have a few surprises." Gohan growled as he powered up and pursued Piccolo into the far depths of the time chamber.
After an hour of fighting the two landed for a short break. Piccolo was barely breaking a sweat, while Gohan's Gi was soaked. "Not bad kid," he said. "You're more of a challenge than what I was expecting."
"Thanks, these past few months have really gotten my power back up to max. I might even take notes about it." He said thinking about publishing as a side job to help support his family.
"That's some forward thinking. But let's get one thing straight, I'm still warming up, and I see I'm already wearing you out." He said.
Gohan raised a brow. "So, does that mean you can maintain your new power without a problem?" he asked.
Piccolo thought for a moment. "Let's find out." He said as he roared unleashing about 75% of his new power. He focused for a moment and found it much easier to maintain. "Good, I can maintain it. A few more weeks or just a month and I can go about 80% with no problem." He said then powering down to half his full power.
Gohan still gawked at his unleashed power and smiled. "There's no doubt about it. You're getting up to dad's Super Saiyan Blue level, but I have to say he's still stronger than you in those terms.
Piccolo nodded. "I know I shouldn't ask, but do you know how long Goku can keep his Ultra Instinct form up?" he asked.
"Ultra Instinct? Hmm, probably 6 minutes tops. He's been training with it ever since he battled Jiren, but he's still managing to keep it up for much longer. But that's as far as I know." He said.
"Noted." Piccolo said looking at his hands. "Then let's get back to work." He said as Gohan powered up.
11 hours later…
Videl was training with Mr. Popo on the steps of the look out, while Pan wondered around with Dende at her side.
"Concentrate Miss Son." Mr. Popo said dodging Videl at every turn.
"HYA!" Videl roared finally laying a hit on him. "Hmm! That's 3 for me." She said before teleporting away from him.
Pan clapped for her mother as Dende smiled. "Good work Videl!" he praised.
Videl chuckled before she stopped. The group were now sensing two powers coming out of the time chamber. "That must be Gohan and Piccolo!" she gasped seeing the two warriors exit the temple.
Pan blinked but then gasped and laughed toddling over to them.
Gohan smiled picking her up with ease. "Hey there~." He cooed at the giggling toddler.
"Papa! Papa!" she cooed hugging his neck.
Piccolo smiled and petted her head as he fixed his and Gohan's tattered clothes.
"How did training go?" Dende asked as Videl walked over with a towel.
"As far as Piccolo can go." Gohan winked as Piccolo walked to the edge of the look out.
Piccolo then sensed out Goku and felt that he was on Namek again. "Hmm, Whis did a good job throwing him off the trail. Now I think it's about time to finish this." He said.
Gohan walked over and tossed him a sensu bean. "Want us to follow you?" he asked.
Piccolo ate the bean. "No, the last thing I need is a distraction or someone ordering us to stop. I rather we fight each other alone and in peace. Did Hercule do what I requested?" He asked.
Videl nodded. "He was surprised you asked, but it was done yesterday." She said.
"Good, then I'll take my leave." He said.
Gohan nodded. "Give it your all, Piccolo."
"I'll will, kid. Your dad won't see it coming." He replied as he stepped off and flew towards the World Tournament grounds.
Videl walked up. "Think he's got this?"
"I have full confidence." Gohan replied as Pan tried to reach out for the Namekian warrior who was miles away at that moment.
Meanwhile…
"Finally! I get to see Piccolo after an entire year!" Goku chuckled as Whis had offered to teleport him back to Earth.
"Yes, you can, but Goku," he said turning to him. "When I request you not bother my student, I expect you to not go behind my back and spy on them." He said.
Goku gulped. "I'm sorry! Its just-,"
"Save it, we're almost there." He said as they teleported over the stadium where Piccolo was waiting in the middle of the ring. "I'll make sure nobody else interferes. Just try not to get too carried away." He warned as he vanished.
Goku nodded and looked down to see not only Piccolo, but also Vegeta sitting in the stands. "Hey Vegeta! You're here to watch?" he asked.
"Hmmph, I'm only here to watch Piccolo here get his ass kicked, Kakarot. If he beats you in this fight, you'll be ridiculed by me personally." He smirked.
Goku huffed but smirked. "Oh trust me, if he beats me, then he gets to be my new rival."
Vegeta rolled his eyes. "Just hurry it up." He said.
Goku then landed on the far corner of the ring and looked at Piccolo.
Piccolo stood with his arms crossed and his aura bled purple. He opened his eyes and spotted his rival. "Hello, Son Goku."
Goku blinked. "Been awhile since you called me by my full name, Piccolo-chan." He chuckled.
Piccolo only smirked. "You have a lot of nerve trying to spy on me during my training, and for you it's a death sentence."
Goku blushed. "S-sorry, I just, it's been a long time, and I couldn't contain myself when I felt your power." He said. "OH! Wait, before we begin, I just wanted to ask, is this fight because of that joke I told you a while ago?" he asked.
Piccolo raised a brow. "No… what joke are you talking about?" he asked.
"N-nevermind then!" Goku chuckled and then got back into his serious but confident smile. "Alright Piccolo. I heard from Whis you had some unfinished business with me. I guess it's because I beat you when we fought in the tournament all those years ago?"
"Exactly. I want to finish what we started Son, and NO ONE, not Kami, not by Gohan, not by anyone. I won't let anything stop this fight. Anyone who interferes with this fight will die, and that goes especially to you, Vegeta." He glared at the stands.
Vegeta huffed. "I like to see you try." He smirked.
Piccolo then turned back to Goku. "Do I make myself clear?"
Goku stood in shock of hearing Piccolo say this. "We're clear, but if you kill anyone who tries, I won't stop at nothing to avenge them, you hear?" he added.
"Good, and I hear you." Piccolo then took off his cape and turban. "Let's go Son, I want to see what you're made of."
"Right." Goku said moving his Gi to take off his weighted shirt and wrist bands. He left only his Boots and Gi on as he stretched. "This is going to be fun."
Piccolo cracked his neck. "Whatever helps you sleep at night, we'll fight to see who's the last man standing, no ring outs, and we can use our most powerful attacks. I made sure Hercule evacuated the area out of convenience." He said.
"Aright Piccolo, let's see how far you can push me." He said transforming into his Super Saiyan form.
Piccolo smirked and powered up. "Oh, you're going to regret saying that." He growled making the first strike in the blink of an eye.
Goku gasped. "WOAH!" he growled rubbing his cheek and going into his Super Saiyan 2 form.
Piccolo felt the change and smirked, powering up to match Goku's power as Goku' sent flurry of punches at him. Only a few punches left a mark on the Namekian and Piccolo punted the Saiyan into the stands. "Sorry, you'll have to try harder than that." he said huffing a bit from dodging Goku.
After a moment of silence, Goku's roar filled the air as the stands exploded in golden light. All that was left was Goku and his Super Saiyan 3 form. "I'm surprised. You're a bit stronger than I figured you would be. Let's take it up a notch." he growled before charging into Piccolo.
Piccolo gasped managing to stop Goku's punch, but the Saiyan smirked, beginning a meteor combination that winded the Namekian and sent him flying to stadium entrance with little effort on Goku's part.
Goku chuckled. "Sorry, I guess I went a little overboard, but I figured you wouldn't forgive me if I didn't put effort into it." He taunted as he then felt a surge of power coming from the entrance. "What the?"
Piccolo roared and the Earth began to shake, Piccolo's body began to glow as he unleashed 60% of his full power. "YAH!" Piccolo growled teleporting in front of Goku and punching him in the gut.
Goku spat before Piccolo kicked him into the ring. Piccolo flew up to get some distance from Goku.
Goku coughed getting up. "Wow! That power, it's equal to Super Saiyan 3 now." He said to himself. "Let's see if he can handle this." He smirked clasping his hands. "SUPER! KA! ME!"
Piccolo raised a brow and prepared himself for the attack.
"HA! ME! HAA!" Goku roared unleashing an Earth-shattering Turtle Destruction Wave at Piccolo.
Piccolo then roared taking the blast while just covering his face. The blast deteriorated and Piccolo huffed as his arms were scratched up and bled. "Damn, that hurt." He growled.
Goku huffed and smirked. "Wow! He took that blast like a champ, maybe I have been going too easy on him." He said reverting back to his base form to preserve some energy.
Piccolo smirked and clasped his hands over his forehead. "MENSAKO!" he growled as Goku gasped as the power he was generating. "HAAA!" he shouted sending his Mensako at Goku.
Goku screamed, barely able to take the blast in time as it made contact. When the smoke cleared however, all that remained was a blue haired Super Saiyan. Goku sighed. "Man, that was close. You could've split the Earth in two with that attack." He estimated. "Now, it's my turn!" he smirked, and Piccolo suddenly found himself being overwhelmed by Goku's punches.
Piccolo tried everything in his power, but he was blasted into the ground just outside of the ring. Goku took a breath as he worried if he might've gone overboard. Piccolo crawled out of the crater, looking exhausted and winded. "Damn." He said wiping the blood from his mouth and the blood from his cut-up face.
Goku sighed in relief. "Sorry about that, I guess I got carried away there. Are you alr-," He said.
"No, it's fine. I expected that much from you." Piccolo said getting back into the ring. "That's enough of the warm ups, Son, I'm ready to pull all the stops."
"Pull all the stops, you don't mean-,"
"I spent 2 years developing this power to beat you Son Goku. Don't think I'm like Frieza and that I came here as soon as I discovered how to battle a god. This is 27 years in the making, Son, I've come as prepared as I can be, and now, let's get to the main event." He growled as he started to power up.
Goku and Vegeta gasped as the Earth shook again. Piccolo was reaching a new limit, no, he was reaching a form that compares to Goku exclusively. Goku was feeling shock, awe, and excitement beyond his wildest dreams.
Piccolo's aura was deep purple, and his muscles began to grow. With one final roar, the Namekian was born a new. Piccolo opened his eyes, showing they were now red. He sighed letting his body maintain his power. He was now at his full power.
Goku stared at him, he smiled and powered up as well, but he still felt a gap between them. "Piccolo, I never knew if you could've been this powerful. But… this is incredible!"
"Hmp," he said getting into a stance that mirrored his old stance 27 years ago. "Just be lucky, you're the first person that pushed me this far." He bluffed. "I've been waiting a long time to use this form."
Goku took the bluff and went full power and saved the Kaioken form just in case. "Well, let's see who's the strongest."
Meanwhile, Vegeta sat there baffled beyond belief. "H-h-how! This power! It's… hmph." He then growled and watched them. "Let's see how this power compares to a Saiyan."
Roaring, Goku and Piccolo engaged in a nearly equal fight. Goku still had an overwhelming advantage making Piccolo struggled to keep up with him. The two brawled it out, destroying the stadium and forcing Vegeta to watch them from the sky.
Goku growled getting kicked into the sky by a lucky strike. "KAIOKEN! TIMES TWENTY!" he shouted bashing Piccolo's face and kicking him back down to Earth.
Piccolo spat and powered up an attack. "HAAAH!" his fingers zapped on his forehead. "MAKANKOSAPPO!" he shouted as his beam caused the air around it to burst into flames.
Goku gasped and clasped his hands again. "TIMES TWENTY KA! ME! HA! ME! HAAA!" Goku roared as the beams clashed.
Piccolo felt pushed by his Kaioken combination and tried to keep his beam from failing. The fire from his beam then reached Goku and the Saiyan growled taking on the flames. But the struggle was soon over as Goku screamed and Piccolo was forced to pull out and dodge Goku's beam that blew up the arena.
The two fighters were surrounded by burning fields and a crater the size of a city. Piccolo huffed as Goku held his knees floating down. He then patted out the flames that were still burning on his Gi. "Never saw your Makankosappo have a fire affect, do your moves have additional affects?"
"Yeah, and unlike you, they are still original." He countered.
Goku panted as he laughed. "I guess you're right about that. But still, it looks like I can sense the peek of your power." He said as he flinched from his arm throbbing.
"My peek? I'm just barely getting started." He bluffed while trying to relax.
Goku nodded. "I'll call that bluff." He said focusing. "I saw you can keep up, but you're still no match for Super Saiyan Blue. However, I think you still want to fight me at my fullest, so," He said as Piccolo sensed his power rising.
Piccolo growled. "So, you're finally pulling all the stops too."
"Yep, this is a fight, it wouldn't be fun without being pushed to the limits." He said as his eyes turned grey and his aura sparked blue.
Piccolo felt the winds rushing past him and his shock grew. "This could be trouble." He growled as Goku roared into the darkening sky.
Goku's muscles grew a bit while his hair changed to silver. Thunderstorms brewed overhead, striking at Goku as his aura suddenly shot up into the sky, scattering the rain clouds overhead.
After the light died down, Piccolo, left in shock, felt Goku's power surge to levels beyond his own. This would be his ultimate challenge, to best Goku, he must survive his ultimate form, Ultra Instinct proper.
HEY IT'S ME! GOKU! Wow Piccolo, you're so strong, I guess it's time to pull out all the stops! "HMP! I'M NOT AFRAID OF YOUR ULTRA INSTINT, SON GOKU! BRING IT ON!" Let's see what you're made of! Next time on Dragonball Super Fanfiction: Goku Unleashed! The Final Victor! Until the conclusion, see you there!