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Chapter 14: a few surprises

1st Fight - Krillen vs. Punta
2nd Fight - Shin vs. Ma Junior
3rd Fight - Videl vs. Subobopishichi
4th Fight - Kibito vs. Great Saiyaman
5th Fight - Son Goku vs. Vegeta
6th Fight - Mr. Satan vs. Android 18
7th Fight - Jewel vs. Yamu
8th Fight - Mighty Mask vs. Killer

 "Looks like a few good match ups." Goku said whilst looking over the board. Gohan nodded in agreement whilst Krillen broke in.

"Maybe but you guys haven't seen who I'm up against."

The others looked down at their friend then over at the man he was pointing to. Punta was a big man, easily 10 times Krillen's size. He wore an outfit that reminded them all of a genie. The large man was walking over to the Z gang with an annoyed look on his face. Once there he bent down to get a good look at his opponent.

"You're who I have to defeat? To easy!" the massive man said.

"Yea, yea, what ever you think big guy." Krillen said with a tint of boredom in his voice then added to Goku "see what I mean? I hate guys like him."

Goku looked at Punta and nodded. He did seem full of him self.

"Can all of the participants please make their way to the waiting area so we can start the match?" the announcer asked. The group obediently did as they were told, Mighty Mask walking awkwardly the whole way, and as soon as they were there it was Krillen's turn to fight.

The first match was finished in only a matter of seconds. The large Punta charged at Krillen who simply jumped and sunk his foot far into Punta's gut before hitting him out the ring. As the crowd started cheering, Krillen shrugged and went back to his friends.

Next up, Piccolo versus Shin. Looks like I'll be the first to see how strong Shin really is…the namekian thought to himself as he glanced across the room at his opponent. Shin caught him staring and smiled in response.

"Are you ready?" Shin asked. Piccolo frowned and nodded, leading the way out.

They stood opposite each other in the ring, staring each other down. Piccolo kept his face completely blank whilst Shin wore his chilling smile. Even after the signal to start they continued their stare down.

That kai signature. Why is it familiar to me? Piccolo wondered to himself. He felt Kami trying to tell him something but he wasn't sure what.

Then it hit him. He's a ki! The old, croaky voice of kami sounded in Piccolo's head. Piccolo's face contorted into a look of shock and disbelief.

Of course! Piccolo thought as he stared in to Shin's icy gaze. I should have known but isn't there supposed to be five all together? Where'd he come from? Unless…no…

"Excuse me gentlemen but are you going to start soon? We have a stadium full of people waiting to watch this fight." The announcer asked, disrupting the Namek's thoughts.

Piccolo glanced at the announcer then the audience then back at Shin. After a few more minutes he responded.

"I forfeit."

"What was that?" Gohan asked as he stared over the screen, at his old mentor exiting the ring.

"Sounded to me like the Namek is to afraid to continue." Vegeta stated coldly, not even seeming phased by Piccolo's decision. Gohan glared at Vegeta in his corner then looked back at Piccolo.

"Piccolo, why'd you-" Gohan began.

"Don't kid." Piccolo said sharply before walking to the back of the small room.

Gohan looked worriedly at his old mentor and friend, stepping aside for Shin to come back in.  What happened out there? The teen thought to himself.

In another corner of the room, the awkward figure of Mighty Mask looked on.

"Geese Trunks, what's up with Mr Piccolo?" Goten's voiced asked from beneath the costume.

"No idea. Can't be good. Piccolo's supposed to be tough." Came Trunks's reply as both boys stared at Shin and Kibito.

All of the Z warriors were now more aware of the two new comers but no one voiced what they were thinking as Videl was called to the ring.

Something is most definitely going on. Vegeta thought before noticing Subobopishichi getting up. Definitely.

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Ok, I'm leaving it there. Next time Videl & Subobopishichi go head to head. But why does Vegeta suspect something's wrong with him?