Dragon Ball Nu

Chapter 4

Previously on Dragon Ball, Gohan began his Other World training with his father, Goku, Pikkon, and the King Kai. What feats will Gohan's training overcome? What new power awaits our young hero? Find out now.

"What do you mean interesting?" Gohan now sounding concerned, curious, and serious all mixed together.

"This power is different than the first. It is deeper, more primal. It's definitely got a large power ceiling to hit." Pikkon pausing for a moment. "This form you haven't actually pushed its limits so it is unclear just how far it can go on its own."

Gohan now standing up straight looking completely in awestruck but also very confused how Pikkon knows so much. "You can tell all of that? But, but how?"

Pikkon knowing Gohan has much to learn and is clearly strong but still a young warrior at his core. "I have been around many, many centuries and have encountered plenty of different kinds of fighters so I can tell these things. Plus the power you're displaying isn't even equal to the power I personally possess. But here is where we begin your training. Turn back into your base form."

Gohan following orders changes back into his base state. Noticing Pikkon taking a step towards him looking with a fierce look in his eyes. Gohan unsure whether to put up his guard or not stands firm in focus watching each and every moment emanating from Pikkon.

"Now let me show you a glimpse of my power." Pikkon states slowly raising his own power but not giving off any visible aura. "Here is the first part of the training. You are going to raise your power to be equal to mine, but without transforming, got it?" Pikkon continuing to elevate his power till he reaches a level he is satisfied with and plateauing his energy.

"You want me to raise my power to match yours without transforming, but your power is at least into the level of my Super Saiyan state. How am I supposed to be able to do that?" Gohan confused and puzzled with Pikkon's request.

"Try it first. Once you can't go any higher than I'll explain further." Pikkon now standing just a few feet from Gohan with King Kai and Goku watching about 10 feet yet behind Pikkon himself.

"I'll give it a shot." Gohan beginning to raise his power while remaining in his base state. Focusing his energy and mind to raising his energy but not transforming into a Super Saiyan. Continuing this mindset and steady increase in power before visibly struggling to push his energy any higher. "That's all I've got. If I push any further I would transform it's just what I naturally want to do now that I have learned it."

"I see. So that is your limit." Pikkon now taking a charge at Gohan to test his reflexes.

Gohan quickly jumping backwards trying to make sure Pikkon cannot land a blow on him. "What are you doing? I thought you were testing me."

"I am. We are going to push your limits in this state. It is the only way you'll learn to draw from a deeper power without letting it leak out of your body." Throwing a fast heavy punch which Gohan puts his arms up in a cross to block the impact.

"I get it now." Gohan now focusing his energy again to make sure he has plenty of strength to draw from. "Let's see if I can catch on now." Gohan trying to throw a punch of his own, but it is easily deflected and nullified by Pikkon.

"That's it Gohan! Just like that!" King Kai shouts from the distance excited about the prospect Gohan is showing.

The two warriors continue trading blows for almost an hour and Gohan slowly appears to have grown physically worn down meanwhile Pikkon appears to have barely broken a sweat. Pikkon pauses their sparring to give Gohan a quick breath. "I know you aren't used to this type of training, but it is best to push through it." Pikkon trying to speak into Gohan words of encouragement and motivation.

"I….I understand." Gohan responds panting and clearly beginning to fatigue from the sheer lack of experience in the style of sparring and training. "Dad really trains like this with you? This is….well it's super tough."

Pikkon nodding his head in response to Gohan's question before looking back over his shoulder at Goku. "Yes Goku has trained under these conditions with me. He has gotten better, but he claims that you are a faster learner than he is. Especially when pushed to your limit." Pikkon pausing and thinking before coming up with an idea. "Goku! Come out here!" Pikkon calls back over his shoulder to Goku who is quick to rush over to the area of training. "We are going to push Gohan harder."

"Push me…harder?" Gohan now looking nervous but exhausted.

"Goku I want you to partake in this training as well. Power up without transforming we are going to spare your son together at the same time. It will force him to learn how to draw upon more energy, or he will really start to feel the pain." Pikkon speaking in an almost commanding voice to Goku, whom responds with a head nod and a quick jump in energy flowing through his body. "Oh, and Goku. Don't hold back till I give the word." Pikkon says giving one final request.

"Got it. Alright, son, are you ready?" Goku begins to take a sparring pose a few feet off to Pikkon's side facing Gohan.

Gohan gulping down his nerves before taking his stance in response. "I'm ready Father." Those words muttered marked the start of the training between the three warriors. Goku and Pikkon each working together to push Gohan into more difficult combat. Gohan trying to make sure he is reading both of his opponents now. Working first on the defensive side to make sure he is not overwhelmed by the duo in sparring. Gohan clearly having no opening at through the combat to launch a counter attack lacking both the speed and power to do so. Gohan then beginning to remember in the back of his mind memories from the last couple of years.

"Gohan you have incredible strength. There is no doubt about that. I thank you for unleashing it and protecting the Earth." Android 16 speaking to Gohan is smiling to his new friend. "Thank you for also wishing me back through the wish on the Dragon Balls. I know #17 wouldn't ever say it but I know he is also grateful. We owe you a great debt." Gohan still blocking attacks incoming from nearly every direction thinking back still. Remember other visits that #16 and himself have shared over the last couple years. Gohan knowing that his friends: Piccolo, Android 16, Krillin, and Dende all believe in him to continue growing. Gohan then begins to feel his power start to rise again.

"My power it's…. it's slipping." Gohan thinking to himself, but still trying to block the flurry of punches bombarding him, meanwhile his power continuing to rise slowly. "I can't lose focus. I was told to not allow myself to go Super Saiyan." Goku and Pikkon continuing their assault before Gohan makes a close block and is able to land a blow back on his own father.

"Gohan. You are doing it. You got in a punch and your power increased slowly without using a transformation. That's great!" Goku responds excited and fired up. Gohan though at this point passes out from exhaustion of the relentless training. "Gohan!" Goku catching his son in shock.

"Goku, he will be fine. We just need to get him some of the Sacred Water." Pikkon now walking back over to where King Kai is watching from to retrieve the water for the young warrior. The two retrieving the Sacred Water for the young Gohan and help him to begin drinking the water.

Gohan coming back into conscious and starting to speak to the pair. "Dad, you know our sparring match just now reminded me of some memories over the last two years. Android 16 has been a friend for all of us lately." Gohan beginning to smile. "I want to get stronger. I know I'm the protector of Earth now. Android 16 and Piccolo have been helping me realize how strong I have the potential to grow."

"They're right Gohan. You have even more potential. You could become even stronger. Maybe someday even as strong as Pikkon is." Goku smiling and speaking to his son with Pikkon listening.

"The boy does have lots of potential. He will be a great warrior from Earth. Formidable indeed." Pikkon commenting to the both of them. "For now though if he wants to achieve that strength he has a long way to go. Let's get back to training we have a long way to go and less than a full day to work with."

Meanwhile…. Somewhere off in the depths of space an ominous darkness lurks in the shadows building strength.

"If you choose not to join our cause then you will be disposed of." A sinister voice threatens from the shadows making sure to remain mostly unseen.

"You…you can't just take over Lord Frieza's Army. It won't work. It… it just won't work." A terrified voice answers back from a Frieza solider who appears to be battered and bloodied.

"Actually we can, and we already have." Holding up a hand out of the shadows and forming an energy blast in his palm directed towards the solider. "I'd say tell your friends Bido says beware, but you won't be alive long enough to relay the message. Now good-bye space scum." The energy blast launching from the hand of the figure destroying the solider completely leaving no trace behind.

Who is this new ominous foe? What plans do they have? What are their intentions with the Frieza Forces? Will Gohan's training continue and be successful? Find out next time on Dragon Ball Nu.