Dragon Ball Nu
Volume 3, Chapter 8
Previously on Dragon Ball Nu, Videl was able to beat the Champion and her father to start the second round of the tournament. Following the upset the mysterious Lavendar was met face to face with Cardoon whom bested the Super Saiyan after a hard fought match. The second round continues with two of our very own heroes facing off Goten and Trunks. Who will win? Who will move on to the next round of the tournament, find out this time on Dragon Ball Nu!
"Ladies and gentlemen the third match of the second round is about to begin! Alright then, this third match features two of our youngest fighters, but don't be deceived these two young fighters have proven they can face off with the best! So please welcome to the stage; Trunks and his opponent… Goten!" The announcer trying to pump up the crowd as the two young boys step out onto the stage ready to show what they've got.
"You better not hold back Goten… or I'll pulverize you in front of everyone." Trunks cracking his fingers as the pair walk out to the stage together.
"You gotta promise you won't hold back either!" Goten wanting to prove himself.
"Got it. Let's see just how much training has helped." The two fist-bumping each other. 'Finally a match I can test my strength and go all out.' Trunks smirking.
"Right!" Goten responding as each of the boys look fired up and eager to face off. The young boy thinking to himself about his training over the past year. 'I can't disappoint Trunks, Gohan, Piccolo, or Krillin they all helped me train a lot.' All of the Z-Fighters watching on in anticipation alongside the hundreds of spectators watching the tournament.
"Alright fighters, are you ready?!" The announcer cutting the tension with his voice as the two fighters nod in response, each taking their own fighting stance. "Alright then, let the match… BEGIN!"
The stadium completely silent as a gentle breeze glides through the arena. Goten and Trunks unwavering each trying to get a sense of what the other is about to do as the crowd sits as if frozen. 'It's time.' Trunks blasting off the stage towards Goten. BOOM!
"That was a good punch Trunks… now it's my turn." Goten blocking the immense force with his forearms before disappearing.
"Come on Goten, really? This technique you used earlier on the guy in the last round. I already saw you use this." Trunks looking around for Goten. Goten begins to spontaneously appear, disappear, and then reappear all around the stage.
"You still don't know what I can do with it." Goten taunting as he hits Trunks from behind and the sides trying to throw Trunks off guard.
"Grrrrr. I know you won't beat me with it." Trunks going on the defensive sensing Goten jumping all around the floor. "Now! Barrier!" Trunks blasting his energy outward creating an energy shield around himself blasting back Goten.
"Agh!" Goten flying back a few feet before pulling himself back up. WHAM! Trunks's fist connecting with Goten. THUD! THUD! THUD! Goten attempting to block the next set of punches. "Trunks… that's not fair. Using an energy shield like that." Trying to speak as his is being beaten back. "You know… I can't do that."
"We said no holding back Goten." Trunks continuing to throw punches. "Now fight back!"
'Trunks… really isn't… holding anything back.' Goten continuing to block as he realizes he is slowly losing ground. 'He is stronger than me. I don't know how I'll be able to fight back.'
"Man, Trunks has gotten strong. Goten is strong for his age too." Gohan talking to himself thinking back to when he was their age. Flashing back to his training with Piccolo and Goku after returning from Namek. 'Man, those were the times. Training with Dad and Piccolo was great, but I'd almost say Goten and Trunks could be stronger than I was back then.' Watching on as the two fight with increasing energy bursting out.
"Come on Goten! I can feel your energy rising. Let it go! Get serious and fight me." Trunks raising his own energy as he feels Goten push his own higher.
"Trunks… I… can't…" Goten for a brief moment blacking out. "GAAHHHHHH!" A burst of explosive momentary energy emanating from the young warrior. Goten's still present tail whipping around as if it has a mind of its own.
"That's it Goten! That's amazing your power level is equal to mine!" Trunks looking excited. "Now let's OOOOFFFFF!" Being cut off mid-sentence by Goten's furious right hook to the jaw of Trunks. "Hey, Goten… I didn't mean start before I finished talking." CRACK! Another explosive punch meeting its mark.
'WHAT?! Gohan's little brother… his energy?! This can't be happening. Where did this energy come from?' Vegeta looking totally shocked from what he is seeing as the two boys fighting now are evenly matched. 'This feels similar to how Gohan was when he lost his temper.'
The fists of each young fighter connect with the other causing audible cracks booming through the air. "GRRRRR!" Goten blinded by anger after being pushed back and into a corner. BAM! Goten connecting his own punch with Trunks.
Thud. Trunks knocked off his feet and hitting the ground. "Geez, Goten. Calm down. It's me. Trunks." Slowly getting back up spitting out a small amount of blood as Goten snaps out of his brief yet explosive rage.
"Trunks?..." Shaking his head. "What happened?" Goten's energy still elevated noticing an aura surrounding him. "Whoa, this feels cool." Throwing extremely fast punches. "Why do I feel so fast and strong?"
"Alright, show off. Whatever you did you blacked out. It's time to fight." Boosting his own power to match Goten's. "HAAAAA!" BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The two exchanging punches at the same level.
"Well folks, I told you this match was going to be one to see. These kids are great fighters!" The announcer watching on as the two keep pushing each other harder.
'Indeed. The energy Goten just displayed was one I've seen before. He somehow was pulling energy out and using his primal Saiyan strength. Is it possible the tail helped to push his power higher?' Vegeta on looking in near shock. 'I know now what I must do.'
Bursts of wind flying outward from the center of the ring with each massive punch connecting. "Goten I think it's time to end this." Trunks dodging and countering with a knee to the gut. "Catch me if you can." Flying into the air while leaving his friend on the ground.
"Grrrr. Trunks you get back here!" Goten flying after Trunks whom awaits in the air.
'That's right Goten. Just a little more.' Trunks making sure he has himself in the right position. Locking eyes with Goten. "SOLAR FLARE!" A huge flash of blinding light emanating outward.
"AHHH!" Goten halting in mid-air covering his eyes and looking away in pain. POW! A huge kick slamming into Goten sending him hurdling to the outside of the ring.
"Ladies and gentleman I don't believe this! For those of you who didn't have sunglasses. Trunks used a strange technique that allowed him to blind Goten and most of this arena! Then swiftly kicked Goten down to the out-of-bounds! Giving us your winner for this round, Trunks!" The announcer calling the match with enthusiasm.
"Trunks that was a dirty move." Goten brushing himself off as his friend celebrates in the center of the ring to the cheers of an impressed crowd.
"Come on Goten, we both were taught that move. I used it fair and square." Proceeding to then stick his tongue out as the pair walk together back stage.
"Well guys that was quite a match! I don't think anyone would've expected that level of fighting. You both did great." Gohan the first to meet them. Giving a fist bump to each of the boys. "I'm sure everyone is really proud of you to, honestly."
"Thanks, Gohan. You're match is next! You'll do great." Goten trying not to be upset about the outcome of the match.
"I'll do my best." Gohan stepping forward his opponent stepping up beside him.
"Let's make it a good, clean match." Kajika trying to give his respects.
"Agreed. No holding back. I can tell there is something different about you and I want to see what you've got. Good luck." Gohan giving a bow of respect.
"Same to you." Bowing back to Gohan.
"This match will mark the final match of the second round of this already exciting tournament! Please welcome to the stage our next two fighters; Gohan and Kajika." Gohan and Kajika hearing their names be beckoned by the announcer as the crowd starts to cheer for the upcoming bout. "This match should prove to be an exciting one! Don't you agree?" The crowd responding to the question with thunderous cheering.
Gohan and Kajika standing face-to-face in the center of the arena. "Looks like the crowd is exciting. We best make it a good match." Kajika taking his opening stance.
"Looks like it. Let's give them what they want." Gohan noticing the symbol on the gi of Kajika. "Before we get started I'm curious is your master here?" Gohan taking his own stance.
"He is, but he is wanting to remain inconspicuous. That way he may watch my fights without bias."
"Makes sense." The two fighters awaiting the call for the start of their match.
"Alright then, let the final match of the second round BEGIN!" The announcer's voice erupting a tremendous response from the audience.
'Something is different about this guy. I can't put my finger on it.' Gohan trying to get a read on his opponent. 'He is suppressing his energy, but I can't tell by how much.'
Whoosh. Kajika disappearing with lightning fast movements. BOOM! Gohan's quick reflexes allow him to collide with the incoming punch from the blinding speed of Kajika.
"Impressive. It appears we both were holding back our abilities. I saw your fight. I knew you were more than meets the eye." Kajika smiling. "Show me what you've got." The fighter than disappearing again.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Gohan continuing to block the series of lightning fast punches as Kaijka keeps jumping around trying to test just how good Gohan's reflexes are. 'This guy is fast, but what's worse is I know he is still holding back strength. I can feel he is still holding back.' POW! Gohan allowing one punch to hit him. CRACK! Then using the opportunity to hit Kajika back.
"Oooof." Kajika hitting the ground behind him as Gohan rushes in. Pow! Pow! Pow! Gohan laying in punches on his opponent. 'Ack! I need to stop this guy somehow.' Kajika feeling the immense force behind each punch and knowing he needs to get up.
"Come on, get up." Gohan halting his beating allowing for his opponent to return to his feet. "I want to see what you're capable of."
"Ha. Ha." Kajika breathing a little heavily. "I guess you as strong. If you want to see what I'm capable of then get ready."
'Now the real fight can begin!' Gohan getting excited unable to hold back his own smile while preparing for the second bout to really begin. The two fighters bursting towards each other to really begin the fight. The two exchanging a flurry of punches and blocks.
"Folks, this fight only looks to be heating up! The speed of these fighters is incredible!" The announcer yelling as Gohan and Kajika begin speeding up the intensity of their fight. Some voices from the crowd shouting out in confusion as they begin being unable to follow the fight.
"Gohan is really testing to see just how strong this guy is." Krillin commenting as the Z-Fighters watching from the stand still easily follow the fight. 'Man, these people are going to be so confused… these two are fighting so fast that I'm sure an untrained eye wouldn't be able to follow.'
"Are you surprised? Since Goku has passed away Gohan has seemed to like to push people's limits." Piccolo thinking back to battles alongside Goku. 'I guess sometimes like father like son.' The pair of fighters, in the ring, taking to the sky to continue their battle.
"So you can fly too? Impressive. Everyone who I know who can fly learned from just our friends. Who taught you?" Gohan smirking as the two continue to exchange punches.
"My master taught me and that's not all he taught me." Kajika focusing his energy as he continues punching and blocking. "HAAAAAA." Kajika beginning to morph his own body. "Four Witches Technique!"
"WHAT IS THAT?!" Gohan nearly freezing from sheer shock as Kajika stands in front of him with now four arms.
"This is serious." Jumping at Gohan, and now throwing twice the number of punches as before trying to wear down Gohan further. "What's wrong Gohan? Slowing down?" Kajika gaining the upper hand slowly beating down Gohan.
"Wait a minute guys! I've seen that technique before!" Krillin shouting out nearly leaping out of his seat.
"Well? Go on? Explain." Vegeta impatiently waiting for the huge epiphany.
"Goku, Yamcha, Master Roshi, and I have all seen this before. That was a technique used by Tien the first time we fought him in the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament!" Krillin completely flooring seeing this unique technique again.
"Holy cow! That is the move Tien used against me?!" Goku watching on from Other World as the camera got lucky and flashed over the two fighters in mid-air. "This fight just keeps getting better!"
Gohan trying his best to fight back the four-armed opponent. 'I wasn't wanting to resort to using this, but it doesn't look like I have a choice.' A flash of light bursting out of Gohan as he transforms into a Super Saiyan pushing back Kajika with ease.
"What is that power?" Kajika stunned after feeling the immense energy emanating from Gohan.
"You aren't the only one with surprises." Gohan smirking as he bursts towards Kajika now once again evenly matched. "Sorry, I think I should end this fast. I can't risk pushing to the next level." Increasing his power once more to begin swinging the momentum back his way. "You've fought great! Your master would be proud." Gohan over-head hammer fisting his opponent down to the stage. "You won't be able to dodge this." Placing his hands near his face. "Masenko! HA!" A burst of energy beaming down towards Kajika.
"Hmph. You think I can't handle an energy blast?" Putting his own hands together. "HAAA!" An energy blast shooting up towards Gohan's.
"This guy is just full of surprises!" Krillin in shock. "He's actually holding his own against a Super Saiyan."
"Indeed." Piccolo crossing his arms watching on. 'Gohan using Masenko was a good choice. The Kamehameha Wave would've been too risky.' BOOM! The two energy beams colliding in mid-air.
"Oh great… this is what I wanted to avoid." Gohan talking to himself as he holds the wave intact. "That's it!" Focusing his energy. "Got it!" TSK! The beam soaring higher into the sky and out of sight.
"Where did he go?" Kajika trying to look all around in the sky for Gohan. BAM! A fist connecting with the back of Kajika, causing the fighter to completely collapse from the well-placed hit.
"Good match." Gohan powering down back to his base as Kajika lays unconscious on the floor of the arena.
"Ladies and gentlemen, Kajika is out cold! I'm not exactly sure what just happened, but it looks like Gohan is our winner!" The announcer throwing up his hand as Gohan stands in the arena to an applause of the crowd.
"That's my boy." Goku smiling from Other World watching on.
With the end of the second round of the World Martial Arts Tournament the semi-final round will begin. The final four fighters have been determined: Videl, Lavendar, Trunks, and Gohan. Who will move on to the final round? Who will win the tournament and what events lay ahead? Find out next time on Dragon Ball Nu.