The crowd begins murmuring, roaring into a cheer as the finalists are announced. The air felt electric with the energy from the crowd. Announcing the first match, Piccolo simply smiled as it meant the first match would allow for a small show of power for the others to follow to fear. Krillin being told by Goku to watch out for his opponent, Krillin nodding as he readied his nerves and took to the ring.

Round 1: Krillin Vs Ma Junior

"Now is your last chance to give up, before I sully the ring with your defeat." Piccolo said with a sinister smile.

"Don't try to psych me out, I am not so easy to scare." Krillin said getting into fighting position.

The announcer calls out for the match to begin, the two did not wait too long before rushing each other. Krillin showing his mastery of the Kamehameha, surprising Piccolo with quick use of it. But Piccolo's training proved to be superior to the young human, being more than twice his strength at this point. Krillin gives Piccolo enough of a worry that others may be more than enough to push him still. But Krillin also surrenders when he notices that no matter his efforts, Piccolo seemed to have the stamina to outpace him.

Ma Junior moving up the rank, the next match is then called. Tien looking grimace, Goku knowing he will win. The conversation with Master Shen still happening as previously before, and at this point I will be back tracking slightly. Tarble notices something when Master Shen speaks with them, that there is no student standing beside him. In private asking where Yurin was, Shen remarks that the poor girl ran off about two years ago, claiming she was a good riddance. Tarble could not believe Shen could be so cruel to allow for her to simply leave, the crane school being where she lived with them. Shen then remarks that none of them live there anymore, Tien and Chiaotzu left and Yurin left soon afterward. But back to the tournament, just realize this is running around Tarble's mind.

Round 2: Tien Vs Tao!

Now I am not going to get too much into this battle, as it is even more one sided then before. Tien out powering Tao quickly. Tien remarking to Shen for them never to show their faces again, Shen remarking their deaths will be painful before flying off with his unconscious brother. The announcer astounded on how quick the battle had gone, and remarks that is shows even more amazingly what true martial arts is. And rushes for the next round!

Round 3: Goku Vs Yajirobe!

Yajirobe, having removed his mask this time as he did not feel the need to hide his face. He figured if he lost before the finals it would be too embarrassing to show himself. He cannot believe Goku would have gotten too much stronger then him, even if trained by god. But as the two stood facing each other, Goku felt calm. Yajirobe annoyed that Goku was not taking him seriously, Goku saying he was. But soon Yajirobe found himself attempt to make contact again and again but only to be dodged by the final moment. Allowing his anger to get the best of him, he leaps at the young man and finds himself being thrown out of the ring with one arm. Goku getting the win due to ring out. Goku remarks that he does sense he did get stronger, but Yajirobe had a long way to go if he wanted to keep up. He suggests that they should train together some time to help him out. Yajirobe grumbles as he normally would but accepts his hand to get back up. The announcer ready to start the next round with how quickly everything is going.

Round 4: Tarble Vs Yamcha!

Yamcha having seen Goku in action and knowing Tarble had the same training. Getting worried he would simply be defeated in the first round once more. Tarble placing his hand on his shoulder and simply smiled. "Come on, you don't want to keep the crowd waiting. Plus, I want to see how you have improved." Tarble said trying to encourage him. Yamcha nodding as there was no point in backing out now.

The two stands before each other, both getting into fighting positions. Yamcha, unlike the original series, is taking this fight seriously. Deciding to go all out from the start, the moment the round begins. Yamcha rushed his opponent to start with his 'Wolf Fang fist Mark 2' and soon finds that Tarble can block each attack. The final blow, Tarble takes to the chest and is pushed back, Yamcha smiles as he got a solid hit in. Tarble then stood straight and clapped lightly, Yamcha surprised that the younger man seemed to have no damage from the attack.

"You have improved a lot. Though your attacks are broadcasted vividly, and the last impact has improper footing. You lose a lot of power in it. Let us try again, this time try to get your footing like this." Tarble said as he entered a pose, much like the final hit of Yamcha's attack. Yamcha blinking, before letting out a growl as he was not one to enjoy being taught lessons in the middle of a fight. "Don't get angry now. You will lose focus. I am your opponent, yes… but I am not your enemy."

Yamcha simply growled once more, trying to calm himself and looking at Tarble's foot placement. He then attacks with the 'Wolf Fang Fist Mark 2' once more, Tarble once again blocking the rapid strikes. The final thrust, placing his feet to mimic Tarbles, he could feel his whole body being put into the strike. This time Tarble disappearing, Yamcha's arms going through an afterimage. Tarble stood behind him, and Yamcha leapt away in fear of a new attack. Tarble instead motioned him to continue, returning to his battle stance.

Yamcha frustrated, turns to a new technique. Creating the Spirit ball, throwing it at Tarble. Tarble at first dodging and thinking the attack was a simple energy ball, but soon his sense warned him of the attacks return. Tarble forced to dodge the attack against and again, Yamcha smiling.

"Hard time keeping up… bet you think I can only do one!" Yamcha grinned as his other hand made another Spirit Ball, Tarble soon forced to dodge both attacks at once. Yamcha's training to focus on the two attack not yet complete and soon visible that his mental focus took its toll on him. The balls lost accuracy, and began to flicker as they lost their form slightly.

Tarble decided to end this, letting Yamcha show off and let other know of his progress without making a fool of him. Tarble limited his strength and speed to allow Yamcha to block his incoming attacks, slowly pushing him back. Yamcha slowly taking notice of his arms being harder to move. Tarble then landed to attacks to his shoulders and Yamcha's arms went limp.

"I have hit enough pressure points in your body to remove your arm use, I would surrender now." Tarble spoke, Yamcha made to realize that his blocked attacks were hidden attacks to remove his own ability to attack and defend. Yamcha fell to his knees, surrendering to the overwhelming strength Tarble had over him. Tarble moved behind him, and placed a light strike across his back, and returned his control to his arms.

"Come on, stand up. You earned the right to walk out of here as a warrior." Tarble said, as he presented his hand to help Yamcha. Yamcha accepted it and stood, the two walked into the waiting hall, ready for the Semi-Finals!

How will this tournament continue? Will Piccolo still make it to the finals, or will Tien have a method to defeat him? Let's find out in the next chapter! Chapter Fifteen: Mutant VS Demon!

Power levels for those who care!

Piccolo- Originally 350, this version 450 (With more energy to give to his son, and the added training to try and prepare for Oozaru forms)
Krillin- Originally 185, this version 210 (intensifying his training)
Tien- Originally 225, this version 285 (intensifying his training)
Tao- 210
Goku- 520
Yajirobe- 199 (No power level is mentioned for this tournament, so I went somewhere between Demon king saga and the raditz saga. I also went for a lower percentage because I don't imagine him training a lot.)
Tarble- 504
Yamcha- Originally 160, this version 200 (intensifying his training)

For those who wonder how I did the math of Krillin, Tien, and Yamcha. I will give Tien as an example as his was the easiest.

Tien's original Power level (PL) was 225 during the Piccolo Jr arc. His PL in the previous arc was 190. I simply took the new PL of 225 and divided it by his older 190 and getting 1.25. I then multiplied it by 2, getting 2.5 (Obviously I know, but I am showing my work). I then subracted 1 from that number, getting 1.5 and multiplied it to 190, thus getting the 'doubled effort' of a PL 285. I did the same with Krillin and Yamcha, who had more decimal place holders which is why I chose Tien for simple math. These new PL will influence their future strength in the coming arcs, but even with it… we all know humans have a hard time keeping up. Say it with me though, 'Fuck Power Levels' which I will be saying come the Android Saga where it gets insane. If there is a demand about it, speak up now.