The crowd chants for Videl, the young woman pulled her hair back and tied it up as she walked to the ring. Spopovich breathing heavy and aggressively as he took position in the ring as well. Videl could feel something uneasy about her opponent, positioning herself to be ready to fight her opponent at full strength if she had to. Because of the training with Gohan, she felt she could possibly beat her father with her new strength. This man was going to be a test of that, as he looked like he could take a beating at least.

In the waiting hall, Piccolo confronts Shin and asks him if he is the Great Lord of World. Shin denying and stating he is the Lord of Lords, the supreme Kai or Kaio-shin. Piccolo is surprised as Kami's memories of the legends flooded to him. Shin asking for the Namekian to keep silent on his position for now. Piccolo too afraid to deny a request from the much higher being, tries to reclaim his cool when Goku asks him about what happened.

Videl in her match though, was easily trouncing Spopovich. Swift kicks, rapid punches, easily deflected blows. Videl was surprised how easy it was for her, but also was astounded every time her opponent stood as if no pain was in his body. Goku began to grow worried as he watched, Gohan getting concerned by his father's reactions. Because of everyone focused on the happenings in the ring, no one noticed a figure slipping into the hospital area nearby.

The hooded figure lightly tapped some of the medics currently looking over the Kids that just fought, making them fall asleep. He worked quickly so that the adults were all out. The figure did not seem to care about most of the children. But Ashe and Trunks could sense something strange about it. They prepared to fight the figure, who simply scoffed lightly. His hands escaping the robes and showing strange ring on both hands. They question him, but are instead met with a sudden press to both their heads. The two children felt their bodies refuse to move, paralyzed so quickly. Ashe's eyes looked up and she saw a long face, from his hood was a long ponytail. Cold eyes, and a 'M' symbol on his forehead. The rings were placed to their bodies and their strength was being sucked from them. The two tried to resist, but it worked to fast. Their energy was absorbed and the two passed out into a small coma, he left them to fall to the ground.

He then moved over Geta, a smile on his face that was still mainly hidden. A small needle produced from one hand, and a small stab to the child's body. Geta's veins shifted black for a moment, a 'M' appeared on his forehead before vanishing. It was not the first he marked for his master. As it was possible that they may need more soldiers to help gather energy. He then moved to Garic, his hand touching the unconscious boy and drawing up his Ki. The figure quick to escape and head back to the crowd watching Videl beat her opponent.

Videl had gone too far though, Spopovich's neck twisted and head was looking behind him. It was sure he was going to die and Videl would be disqualified. ~The act is done. You can retaliate as you wish. ~ Spopovich snapping his neck back into place and smiled. And soon began the brutal attack on Videl. It was not just to defeat her. No, Spopovich wanted to make her pay for every little pain she and Mr Satan had give him. Each hit could be heard, Videl cried out as she was overpowered in every instance. Beaten and bloody, Spopovich at one point began crushing her head under his foot. Videl tried to push him off but could only scream out in pain. Gohan growing more and more upset, he couldn't control his anger as he began to go super saiyan out of instinct. His mask beginning to tear open, but Yamu soon stopped his ally from killing the girl.

The match ending when Spopovich tossed Videl off the ring, Gohan headed to her to pick her up and try to get help. Nappa yelled out over everyone, his booming voice like a Drill Sargant overwhelming the crowd, making more then a few people cover their ears. "Gohan! Sensu!" The giant man pulled one of four Sensu beans he brought incase Vegeta, either the prince or his offspring, had gone completely overboard. But he sensed Gohan's fury, and decided to help the Hybrid. Tossing the bean to Gohan, in his own carelessness he fed her then and there. The whole crowd seeing that Videl's once beaten and broken body was completely healed, even broken and missing teeth were restored in an instant. Everyone shocked by the sudden recovery, Gohan standing and informing Spopovich that he would be making him pay in their match.

The next fight is able to start without delay. "Kabito, Great Saiyaman… please enter the ring." The announcer spoke, Gohan simply leapt onto the ring and waited for Kabito to join him. The Kai slowly walked toward the ring, his eyes focused on his opponent, worried that it would not be enough to just get him to transform to snare their prey.

~Where is my husband ~ A voice suddenly forced itself into his mind and forced him to stop. His eyes turned as he looked to see Yurin glaring down at him. ~Is this anything to do with the threat you two had come to collect him for? As Guardian of Earth, I demand to know. ~ Her voice was stern and direct, Kabito could tell she could sense something else was amiss.

~I cannot say, but please do not interfere. You must trust us. ~ Kabito thought back to the mortal. ~This is a threat beyond Earth, your demands will go unheeded. ~ His steps going to the ring. "Sorry for the delay." He commented as the fight was called for, the two stared at each other. "I wish to see your super saiyan form… transform."

Gohan surprised that the being knew about it. "Are you sure? I might be a little hard to handle." He said, Shin speaking to the others and giving the minimal information he could to make sure their plan work. Kabito nodded to Gohan, who was thankful of his outfit still holding. He entered into his Super Saiyan state with no problem, his training had kept him from losing strength and even grew from the days of Cell.

Gohan gave out enough power for Spopovich and Yamu to get excited, the hooded figure could not see why this was happening though. The two humans rushed forward, Kabito stood by as Gohan was frozen for a moment. But Gohan still resisted, Kabito having to help Shin's paralyze the Hybrid. Kabito pretending as if he was ready to blast the two as they stole his Ki and forced the Hybrid to drop form. Spopovich and Yamu then flying off quickly.

"If you are wishing to understand, feel free to follow. We need as much help as we can get." Shin told the other, letting Yamu and Spopovich to get far enough away to not sense them being followed. He then took off, soon followed by Krillin, Vegeta, Raditz, Piccolo, and Goku after confirming that Gohan would be healed. Yurin stood as well and took off after them, after asking Nappa to watch out for Garic as well. Chichi and 18 remaining to try and claim more of the prize money.

~Master Bobbidi, it seems that Yamu and Spopovich are being followed. They have gathered a great amount of energy from a single source. Now someone is coming for you, and they have people equal to the power your about to receive. ~

~It sounds like your worried minion. ~ A distant voice came to the hooded figures mind.

~Not worried, but it would be good for you to be aware. I have fought one of them before, and he was a threat to me than. I remember seeing him seven years ago in a very specific fight and had improved even further than I could have dreamed. It is possibly they are the most powerful fighters here. ~

~Good, it means that we can resurrect the Djinn known as Buu much faster. Are there any capable at your location? Or should I call you back? ~

~That is your choice master, Bobbidi. I have marked four people I think your power can influence well, and many here still have power they are hiding. The witch is also leaving toward you, meaning this place currently has no magical protection now. You could magic the whole arena a place to absorb energy if you wished. ~

~If you are correct about that it is worth it… then you will be rewarded. If not then I hope you know what it means. ~

~Complete annihilation, which is why I am curtain it will be worth it. I would not suggest it if it could get me killed. But I think you will also enjoy a new gift that might save me as well. ~ The Hooded figure held the bag of Sensu Beans that Nappa brought, having stolen them from the unaware brute. ~One of the children I informed you of was marked, he seemed the most like to fall for your power. I will wait for when your new prey is too close to turn back. ~

~You have such an interesting mind; I love how ruthless you are… to allow children to do the fighting for us. ~ The Warlock laughed as he now knew the threat was coming, and could plan ahead for it. Our heroes now being led to a trap of their own. The hooded figure slipping through the crowd and finding participants that failed the tournament, snagging Ki from them. Kabito, Gohan, and Videl taking off now to follow their friends toward Babbidi's hidden location…

Who is the mystery figure? And what is this marking? Will the enemy be able to bolster their ranks? Will they be able to gather enough power because of this? Will Raditz joining the first assault change things? What will happen with the last five contestants? Let us see where the next chapter takes us!