Journey of the Saiyan princess

by WolveHulk

Aiko, the sadistic, bloodthirsty and a lot crazy Princess of the Saiyans, is sent to Earth in order to get stronger and honor her race and her father and mother. But as Frieza destroys her homeworld, Aiko is stuck on Earth, finding new eventual friends and a new destiny to become the strongest Saiyan alive in the universe during her many adventures.

5. Piccolo Jr saga final part

Piccolo Jr saga final part

10 minutes had passed since Tien's match against Tao had begun and all either of them had done was stand in their stances like statues, much to everyone's confusion, except Akio's, as she knew the exact reason why neither of them had attacked.

"Hey, Bulma, what's the scouter say about their power levels?" Mai whispered to her new employer and friend.

Bulma, due to asking Akio years ago to do her own modification to her scouter, checked the number of Tien's and Tao's power levels and it showed that Tien's was 300, while Tao's was just 210. "Well, according to the scouter, Tien's power is at 300 and Tao's is 210." She whispered back.

"So, that means Tien's stronger than him." Mai concluded.

"Damn right he is." Bulma said with a smile. "Tao doesn't realize what he's in for.

But Yamcha, without a scouter or the ability to sense ki, didn't know that. "It's been 10 minutes. Tien can't move."

But Akio, due to her trained hearing, heard that and thought to herself with a glare. "Idiot. It's that walking pile of scrap scrap metal who can't move."

The Tournament Announcer then spoke. "Well, folks, this match may have just started, but we're already witnessing a stalemate. Neither warrior has moved a muscle since this match began!"

Tao, however, was amazed at how perfect Tien's defense stance was as he thought to himself. 'Remarkable. Tien has a perfect defense. I can't find a vulnerable spot on his entire body. My brother was a little too thorough with your training. This is going to be harder than I thought."

The Tournament Announcer then looked at the crowd before yelling at the fighters. "Will 1 of you please throw a punch before we all fall asleep?!"

That was when the Crane Hermit spoke to Tien telepathically. "Hello, Tien Shinhan, can you hear me? I interrupt this boring excuse of a match to bring you this little bulletin: you cannot defeat my brother Tao because he's the 1 who taught you defensive strategy. A shame all that knowledge was wasted on a loser like you." He taunted, making Tien remember how brutal Tao trained him when he was younger. "How could a failure like you ever hope to best my brother? You were never a match for him. Not then, and certainly not now!"

The taunting and memory was enough to make Tien drop his guard for just a moment, but enough for Taoto find an opening for him to attack, which he took as he rushed to him. But Tien saw this and got back on guard before he teleported away, making Tao miss before Tien appeared and countered with a chop that both hurt and surprised the cyborg as he fell to the floor, shocking the Crane Hermit and surprising Yamcha and Krillin.

But Akio was a bit angry at this. 'Arg! That 3 eyed imbecile!'

Tao got up and said with arrogance. "That was a lucky shot."

"Now that's more like it! The minute they moved, Tien Shinhan dealt his opponent a crushing blow! Amazing!" The Tournament Announcer spoke to the crowd, giving commentary to the crowd as he always did.

Tao took his stance and adjusted his hair while saying to his old pupil. "Tien, well done. You've improved a little. You're no longer tripping on your own feet. Seeing as how you've grown up, I no longer have to hold back. Prepare for pain." Before trying another attack, only for Tien to easily counterattack again, sending him flying back on the floor!

"Tao!" Shen said with worry while Bulma, Mai and the others cheered for Tien.

But when Tao got up and rushed in for another attack, Tien stopped him. "Wait! There's something I need to say." Making the cyborg stop in his tracks, making Shen and Tien's friends confused.

But Tao arrogantly said. "It's too late to beg for mercy, weakling!"

"I'll forgive what you did to Chiaotzu." Tien said with sympathy for his old master. "Stop this madness."

'That fool! What do you think you're doing?!" Akio thought with anger as her tail shaked to show it.

But Tao only grinned evilly. "You fool. Don't talk as if you're in control of this situation. You're just scared."

But Tien just teleported behind Tao while telling him. "You're mistaken. I've grown much stronger than you realize."

Tao jumped back and countered. "Don't talk behind my back, coward! You think you're stronger than me? I'll enjoy taking you down, Tien."

"Sir, I didn't ask for any of this. I take little pleasure in fighting you."

"Humh. Hahahaha. Very funny, Tien. Hilarious! Your arrogance has just sealed your fate. NOW DIE!" Tao said before rushing to Tien and attempting to land multiple punches and kicks that Tien easily dodged.

"So fast. I can't tell what's going on." Bulma said.

"Me neither." Mai added.

'Tien's speed is incredible." Roshi thought with amazement.

Yamcha and Krillin were also amazed. "That's fast."

"I'll say." Krillin added. "Tien is fantastic. He's avoiding every move that Tao throws at him."

'He may be faster and stronger than that walking pile of scrap, but he should've beaten him 10 times over by now! That sentimental fool! If he keeps this up, he's bound to make a mistake that'll cost him more than this pathetic match!' Akio thought as she clenched her first in anger.

And when Tien caught another blow aimed at his eyes, he pleaded with Tao. "Please try to understand. What I say to you is out of concern, not disrespect. You and your brother taught me how to fight and I'm grateful for your guidance. I do not wish to see you lose in disgrace. Leave the ring now."

'Arrrhhhh! What the hell are you doing?! You fool! Your sentimental foolishness is going to make you drop your guard and give him an opening, and he won't hesitate to exploit it because of your leniency!" Akio thought to herself, getting more angry at this fool's sentiment, when clearly, this walking pile of scrap metal didn't deserve it.

Tao only got more angry and said. "I'll rip your eyes out!"

But as he went for Tien's eyes to follow through on that threat with his free arm, Tien easily twisted his other arm behind his back. "Looks like we'll have to do this the hard way. Move." He told Tao as he forcefully moved Tao towards the edge of the ring while Krillin and Yamcha watched with grins.

"This is a surprise!" The Tournament Announcer said to the audience. "Tien Shinhan is attempting to escort his opponent out of the ring!"

But as Tien got Tao to the edge of the ring, to his surprise, his cyborg hand came off before Tao jumped back behind Tien and brought out a blade from his arm! And when Tien made a misstep to the ring's edge, making him look where he was standing, Tao used that 1 moment of his guard being down to slice through Tien's chest, leaving a big bleeding scar on it, much to everyone's shock but Akio's, who just got angrier, as she knew that something like this would happen because of him giving leniency to someone who did not deserve it.

But the Tournament Announcer spoke out. "Possession of a knife by Mercenary Tao! Tournament rules prohibit use of weapons in the ring, therefore, Tao is disqualified! The winner by default is Tien Shinhan!"

But Tao just told him, not caring about anything else at this point. "OH, BE QUIET! I don't care about your match! Hahahahahahaha. As long as I can kill Tien Shinhan."

And the Crane Hermit actually encouraged his brother. "Yes! Take your revenge! That's what you came here for, Tao! Annihilate all of Turtle Hermit's students. They don't deserve to live!"

And while Tao continued to laugh evilly, Tien looked at the man who had attacked him with dishonor in anger as he said with arrogance. "You are defeated! Just admit it! Prepare to die!"

But Tien only ripped his cut shirt off and said as he stood up. "What respect I had for you has now turned to pity! You have no honor!"

'He never did have any honor, you 3 eyed imbecile! And look what your sentimentality got you!" Akio thoughtin anger before she decided to make her way into the waiting room, where Chi-Chi and this so-called "Hero" still were. She gave them a dangerous look and told them both. "GET OUT!" She told them, making them reluctantly do just that, as they could tell she was in a very bad mood.

Back in the ring

Tao laughed at that. "Hahahaha. You're mistaken. I have plenty of honor. The honor of killing you!" He said, only for Tien to still look at him with anger. "That's it, keep your silence. My blade will finish this conversation."

But the Tournament Announcer got between them while telling Tao again. "The match is over! You're not allowed to kill each other in the ring. Please, put the knife down and leave."

But Tao only pointed his blade at him threateningly. "You're next." He warned, making the Announcer flee the stage.

Yamcha stepped up while cracking his knuckles. "I'd be happy to lend a hand."

"We can take him together, Tien." Krillin added.

But Tien told them both. "No! Stay where you are. I'll take care of this."

That was when Tao used that brief moment of distraction to try to stab Tien in the heart. "DIE!"

"Tien, look out!" Launch called out.

But as Tao went for Tien's heart, to the dishonorable assassin's shock, he easily caught the blade, much to the equal shock of his brother. "No!"

"I hope you didn't pay a lot for this toothpick." Tien mocked before he easily tore the blade apart and threw it away.

While the crowd watched with anxiety, Tien approached Tao as he backed up and laughed. "Hahahahahahaha. Do you really think I'd be so easily defeated?"

"Admit it, Tao, this fight is over."

But Tao kept laughing and undid his other cybernetic hand, revealing another hidden weapon that was designed for blasting before he pointed it at Tien. "I've been dying to use this 1 all day. Introducing…the Super Dodon Ray."

While everyone who knew about the technique was shocked by this, Krillin said with worry. "Super Dodon Ray? That doesn't sound good."

Shen chuckled as his brother explained to his old pupil about this new Dodon Ray. "This new version far exceeds the original in its destructive power. Its lethal force incinerates anything it touches."

Roshi then called out to Tien with concern. "Tien! Get out of there, it's not safe! That Ray! It's…unstoppable! Tien!"

Tao chuckled as he prepared to fire his new Dodon Ray and targeted Tien's signature. "I've adjusted the ray to match your biological signature. There's no escape. No matter where you go, it will track you."

"GO AHEAD! I'M NOT AFRAID!" Tien shouted, making some of the crowd flee for their lives.

Tao jumped back and aimed at Tien. "Not so arrogant now, are you? Some things never change, do they, Tien? You act tough but inside, you're just scared! Prepare yourself!" He warned as he gathered the energy for the Super Dodon Ray. "SUPER DODON RAY!" And fired at Tien. "Enjoy! I hope it's painful!"

But Tien bravely stood his ground and shouted as the blast hit him, causing a bright explosion that caused everyone worry. But when the light died down, Tien was unharmed, causing everyone, especially Tao great shock. "I don't believe it. I can't be! How could you have survived it? I had you in my sights. There's no way you could have escaped doom! The Ray was flawless!" He said, only for Tien to rush to him at incredible speed and knock him unconscious with just 1 punch, making him fall to the floor, finally ending his threat and causing Shen to tremble in fear while everyone else cheered.

"He did it!" Launch said with a smile.

"Excellent job, Tien." Roshi congratulated.

"I'll go tell Chiaotzu!" Puar said before flying off to the medical center.

The Tournament Announcer then relieved the crowd. "It's alright, folks, you can breathe again. Whoo. What a wild opening! Just the kind of intensity you've come to expect from the World Martial Arts Tournament. Again, since Mercenary Tao used a weapon, he has lost the match! Tien Shinhan wins the match and will go on to compete in the Semi-Finals!"

Tien picked Tao up, brought him to his trembling brother and laid him on the concrete gap. "He'll be asleep like this for a few days. Please take him home and never show yourselves around me again. Thank you, master." He told him before walking away.

Shen growled before picking up his brother and flying off. "You traitor! You won't die peacefully. I can assure you of that."

"It's you who won't die peacefully, old Crane!" Roshi countered at his former friend turned enemy.

Krillin congratulated his friend. "You were great!"

"Thanks." Tien said while walking into the waiting room.

But Krillin told further. "The way you handled the Super Dodon Ray was amazing! I was really impressed!"

But Yamcha put a hand on his friend's shoulder. "That's enough. He needs to be left alone."

"Amazing. I never thought Tien would grow into such a well-tempered and powerful warrior. There is nothing left that this master can teach him." Roshi said proudly.

In the waiting room

Tien stood in silence, thinking about what happened. 'Why did he do this to me? It…wasn't right.' He thought to himself.

But that was when he heard a familiar voice saying furiously. "NOTHING…was right about what happened out there!" Making him turn to see Akio waking up to him…before she punched him in his scar and grabbed him by the month to keep him from screaming or yelling out before she threw him against the wall. "What do you think you were doing out there?! You should have shown no mercy to that walking pile of scrap metal! But instead, you let your weak sentimentality get you scared and nearly killed!"

Tien glared at the Saiyan princess and countered. "That walking pile of scrap metal, as you call him, was my master. He and his brother taught me how to fight! The least I could do for them is to be honorable and merciful!"

"Aggh! You're nothing but a disgraceful weakling imbecile, 3 eyes! You went far too easy on an enemy who didn't deserve it! Opting for mercy when you should've been vicious! That is no way to win fights against enemies who deserve not a single shred of mercy! It's strength that determines the outcome of a battle, not goodness or mercy! The mightiest survive and the weaklings perish!" Akio scolded. "That's why your precious little Chiaotzu was defeated so easily, because he is a weakling! You said you'd fight Tao for him, and look at what happened! You crumbled like a weak, pathetic child!"

Despite the fact that Akio was mostly right, he still stood his ground. "Hey, at least I won, didn't I?! And I did it without being anything like Tao or you! Mercy can be a warrior's greatest weapon and it can even change your enemy's hearts!"

"Should they choose it! But there is no good in the enemies I've encountered since I've been on this planet, you bleeding heart weakling! I've encountered humans on this backwater planet that choose evil and show absolutely no signs of changing!" Akio countered before grabbing Tien by the throat and looking him in the eyes. "For the rest of this sorry excuse of a tournament, I will teach you and your bleeding heart peace loving friends a lesson in ruthlessness you'll never forget, and you'll see that some enemies don't deserve neither pity nor mercy!" Before throwing him away and leaving Tien, who growled at her, alone.

The Tournament Announcer spoke to the crowd as Akio stepped into the ring, where Chi-Chi was already waiting. "It's time to turn our focus to the 2nd match of this exciting tournament! Akio, who's won the last 2 tournaments, will be against another female warrior who's name is being held by request. This lovely lady proved in the preliminary rounds that she can hold her own against the boys."

Piccolo landed on the spot Akio had watched the last match, smiling with eagerness. "Come on, Akio, show these weak pests what it means to be as ruthless and merciless to our enemies. But remember to keep our plan in mind."

Akio smirked with eagerness to beat this ambitionless fool into a pulp for daring to try to, in her eyes, make her, the Saiyan princess, a slave to her every whim. "You should've quit while you had the chance, Chi-Chi. But I'd advise you to still do it while you can and save herself… from me."

"Humh. You don't scare me, Akio. When I beat you, you're gonna marry me and I swear I'll turn you into a proper civilized lady and not this mindless brute of a savage. By the time I'm done with you, you won't even remember being a fighter and the kids we'll have in the future will grow up to be great schoolers that'll never know what fighting even is. And the 1st thing I'm gonna do…is have that damn tail of yours removed, and if our kids have tails when they're born, they'll be removed too." Chi-Chi countered while revealing her forced future for Akio.

Akio, while keeping her calm at the moment, was extremely angry at hearing every part of that, especially being turned into a 'proper civilized lady' and forcefully having her tail removed by these inferior human doctors, and even worse, having future offspring that would never be natural born warriors as she and her entire race were. "For every word of that, I'm going to make you feel the worst pain in this mortal world, earthling." She said with an insane smile.

'Oh, you've just set loose a monster, woman and that's something you are about to regret, especially after those words.' Piccolo thought with an evil grin.

As more employees beat the drums while another prepared to ring the starting gong, Akio cracked her knuckles before the Tournament Announcer spoke out. "It's time now. You may begin!" He said before the starting gong rang.

Chi-Chi ran to Akio and tried landing multiple punches and kicks that Akio, who had her arms crossed and her tail unwrapped from her waist, easily dodged, all the while, grinning insanely. "Stop grinning at me like that! When you're my bride, the 1st place you're going is to a therapist, where you'll get proper help and medication!"

But Roshi noticed Chi-Chi's technique. "Impressive. Her technique is of the Turtle House."

But Bulma wasn't observing the young woman's fighting techniques, but her astonishing beauty. 'Damn. She's so beautiful…and so very…sexy."

But as Akio sniffed Chi-Chi's breath, thanks to her trained sense of smell, she caught traces of something very familiar and…nasty on it, making her growl as it was the same scent that Bulma gave off every time she did that little disgusting earth habit. She then grabbed Chi-Chi and threw her to the ring floor, already tired of this pathetic match as she stood close to her. "Very impressive technique, I'll admit, Chi-Chi, but now it's my turn to attack. And believe me, you'll regret trying to turn me into something I'm not." She said before grabbing Chi-Chi and throwing her into the air before flying up at fast speed, hitting her in the head but lowering her strength so she wouldn't kill her, only wound her, making her nose and mouth bleed before she smashed her down to the ring floor a little hard!

Akio landed next to Chi-Chi and grabbed her by the neck with her tail, squeezing hard enough to choke her but not to put too much strength into her tail to strangle her as she lifted her up. "So, Chi-Chi, as I told you: I will never be something that I am not!" Akio said before punching her back hard, but holding back her full strength. "Does that make it clear to you, or should I continue to make my point?" She asked before continuing to punch Chi-Chi's back before turning her around to pummel her face, chest and belly, stopping between punches as she said. "As I said before: I…will never…be something…that…I…am…NOT! AND NO 1 IN THE UNIVERSE WILL CHANGE ME, NOT…EVEN…YOUUUU!" Before she finally had enough of this and saw that this ambitionless fool was completely done. "Now, Chi-Chi, since I believe I've made my point, I'm going to end this little 1-sided match right…NOW!" She said with a crazed, psychopathic look on her face that made Chi-Chi afraid before letting her go and whacking her out of bounds with her tail, sending her flying into the concrete wall…in front of Bulma.

That got Piccolo a bit excited for the match both he and Akio wanted. "Excellent work, Akio. If we keep this up, those pests will be out of our way and our fight will be close at hand."

Akio grinned wickedly before looking at Krillin and Yamcha before telling them. "Better give her a Senzu Bean before those injuries kill her. But save some for yourselves, because you'll need them." She said before flying up to where Piccolo was.

When Chi-Chi looked up and opened her eyes, she saw Bulma who took her in her arms. "It's okay, Chi-Chi, I've got you." She said sweetly.

Chi-Chi began crying as she hugged Bulma. "How could I have ever been so stupid to wanna marry that, that, that INSANE PSYCHOPATH!?"

"Shhhh…. it's okay, Chi-Chi. It's okay." Mai said while rubbing her hair.

"Well, it seems, after a brutal beating by Akio, contestant Anonymous has lost the match. Therefore, Akio wins and will go on to the Semi-Finals." The Tournament Announcer said. "We'll have a 15 minute intermission before the next match, in order to give you all time to recuperate from seeing the last 2 matches."

Bulma took Chi-Chi into the waiting room when Krillin got a Senzu Bean from his sash, giving it to her. "Here, Chi-Chi, this'll heal you right up." He said before Chi-Chi ate the bean and her body healed instantly.

When Chi-Chi stood up on her feet again, she was angry. "I…can't believe I ever wanted to marry an insane bitch like Akio!"

"I know, Chi-Chi, and we've been around her long enough to know that she isn't exactly people-friendly unless it's someone who she see "worthy" of her time." Yamcha said with a sigh before offering her. "But listen: me and Krillin made a bet that if we somehow beat Akio in this tournament, we'll make her become our servant for the next 6 years of her damn life. There's room for more people, if you're interested."

Chi-Chi and Bulma both became interested in that little bet, as actually having the Saiyan princess as their servant for the next 6 years would be great revenge for all of them. "Oh, fuck yeah! Count me in!" Bulma said with eagerness.

"Fuckin' A!" Chi-Chi added while looking at Bulma and her beauty and body, actually finding it…very sexy. 'Wow…she's so…fucking beautiful and so damn sexy.'

"Well, you guys…do whatever you gotta do to get ready." Bulma said to the others. "Chi-Chi, you go get some rest. I…need to go get some air." Before walking away.

But Chi-Chi, wanting to be around Bulma due to admiring her and the way she carried her here, followed her while the others went to get some snacks. When Chi-Chi found Bulma, she was in a private area, lighting up a cigarette, taking a drag and blowing out the smoke. She walked up to her and said. "Hey."

Bulma looked at Chi-Chi and asked. "Chi-Chi, I thought you were gonna rest?"

"No. I wanna…say thanks…for helping me." Chi-Chi said with a smile.

"Oh. Well, you're welcome." Bulma said, smiling before taking another drag from her cigarette and blowing out the smoke.

Chi-Chi stood beside her and leaned on the wall before asking. "Can I…have 1, Bulma? Or would you like to share?"

Bulma looked at Chi-Chi and asked. "You…smoke, Chi-Chi?"

"Yeah. I've been smoking for a year now. And after what just happened to me, I really need a cigarette right now." Chi-Chi answered. "And…I really wanna be in your company right now."

Bulma then smiled a bit but asked. "Before I give you a cigarette, I just wanna be sure: did you bring your own lighter and pack or are you out?"

"I'm out. I smoked my last 1 during the match between that creep Tao and Mr. Tien Shinhan. And my lighter's out of fuel." Chi-Chi answered.

Bulma smiled as she offered her cigarette to her. "We'll share this 1. I've got a full pack and a half pack left. After the Tournament's over, how about I take you out on the town and show you a great time? I'll even buy you 2 packs of cigarettes and a lighter. Plus, it'll save mine if we share."

Chi-Chi smiled before taking the offered cigarette and took a drag before blowing out the smoke. "Thanks, Bulma. I really needed this after what just happened." She said before passing it back to Bulma.

"So, I heard about your plan for the future with Akio. I gotta say it wasn't a bad idea. Except for who you tried to force it on." She said before taking a drag, inhaling and blowing out the smoke from her nose, passing it back to Chi-Chi afterwards, watching as she took a drag, inhaled and blew out the smoke from her nose. "So, why'd you start smoking, Chi-Chi?"

"Well, it's…complicated. But…right now, I just wanna be here with you while we smoke." Chi-Chi said with a smile while admiring Bulma as she took a drag from the cigarette and blew out the smoke from her nose. "I have to say, Bulma, you…really are…beautiful."

"Why, thanks, and…you're so…damn…sexy." Bulma said before realizing what she'd said. "Sorry, Chi-Chi, I…didn't mean to say that. But anyway, about you wanting to marry Akio: why did you wanna do that, besides that future you wanted."

But Chi-Chi, instead of feeling disgusted, felt very flattered and answered. "Well, because…at the time, I was just a kid and didn't know how insane that bitch really was, and foolish enough to try to change someone like her. After what she did to me, those plans with her are now nothing but a bad memory best forgotten." And after she took another drag from the cigarette and blew out the smoke before passing it back to Bulma, she said with confident seductiveness. "But…now that I'm no longer interested in that crazy bitch anymore, I thought I might…try something with a very smart…and sexy woman, like you…Bulma, by taking your offer."

Bulma took a drag from the cigarette and blew out the smoke before flicking it to the ground with a smile. "Really, Chi-Chi. Well, I think after this day is over, I'll take you to West City and we'll have a great time at a place I know that has great food and even lets its patrons smoke indoors, so we won't have to wait or go outside to smoke cigarettes." She said before they were both unknowingly embracing each other as Bulma slowly reached down and grabbed Chi-Chi's ass.

"Oooohh…damn. I really love this, Bulma." Chi-Chi said seductively before placing her hands on Bulma's ass and squeezing it as she rubbed their breasts against the other woman's, with both of their pussies beginning to get wet under their clothes while their lips were centimeters apart. "And I admit that I really love touching your…sexy…and firm…ass…"

"Chi-Chi…just…shut the hell up and…fucking kiss me." Bulma whispered before their lips finally touched and they began to kiss. The kiss was slow at 1st, but as Chi-Chi's left hand began running through Bulma's hair, they began to kiss more deeply as their tongues danced in each other's mouths as saliva was shared between them, tasting traces of the cigarette they shared but neither of them minded, as they were both smokers. "Mmmmm. Mmmm. Mmmmm. Mmmm."

"Mmmmm. Mmmm. Aahh. Mmmmmmmmm. Mmmmm." Chi-Chi moaned in bliss before reaching for Bulma's thighs and lifting her up, making Bulma wrap her legs around her waist as they continued to make out lustfully, forgetting about Akio, the Tournament and everything else.

But before they could get too much into it, they heard the Tournament Announcer. "It's time to get back to the fighting! The next match is Krillin vs. Junior!"

They separated from their lustful tongue kiss and sighed with disappointment. "Kamidamn it! I really wanted to keep kissing you, Bulma."

"Me too. Fuck!" Bulma cursed. "But don't worry, Chi-Chi, we'll have plenty of time tonight. And who knows, we might get a certain princess to be our personal slave for the next 6 years. So, let's cheer for any fighter capable of taking that batshit crazy bitch down."

"Fuckin' A!" Chi-Chi said before they reunited with the others, with Chi-Chi wanting to be by Bulma for the rest of the tournament.

"You guys all right?" Mai asked with concern.

"We're okay now, Mai. Thank you." Bulma answered with an assuring smile.

As Krillin prepared himself, Yamcha advised his friend. "Be careful, Krillin. Something about that Junior guy doesn't seem right."

"Don't worry, I can take that guy." Krillin said before he entered the ring. Piccolo then flew into the ring, making Krillin think that he was just a show off. "Humh. Show off."

Akio stood on the spot Piccolo was in and grinned in delight to see what the son of her 1st worthy rival could do. "Come on, Piccolo, show me what you can do when fighting for real."

Piccolo uncrossed his arms and told Krillin. "I'm waiting. Attack whenever you please."

Krillin smiled with overconfidence. "Oh, I'll attack. And when I do, you'll wish you'd never even come to this tournament."

But Akio thought differently as Piccolo smiled evilly and powered up a little. 'Oh, you'll soon learn that it's the other way around, little man.'

Bulma saw this fighter's power rising on her scouter. "Whoa. That guy's power's going up fast. It's…up to 300. The same as Tien's."

Tien heard that and said. "Wow. He's powerful."

"Yes, and very dangerous." Roshi added with worry.

"But what about Krillin?" Mai asked with curiosity.

Bulma checked Krillin's power level and saw that it was the same as the green fighter's. "It's the same number. So, I think it's safe to say that Krillin and that guy are an even match, according to the scouter."

But Akio had long since known better than to judge a power level by relying on that stupid gadget, which was the main reason she chose to give to the Bulma in the 1st place. 'Bulma, you're so very wrong. Those damn gadgets may help if that was Piccolo's true power, but I know it's only a fraction of what his and mine really is.'

Piccolo then told Krillin. "Say what you will, little man, you're still nothing compared to me."

"We'll see about that!" Krillin countered before gathering energy for a new technique he'd learned during his training that he called his Double Tsuibikidan technique. And when he gathered enough, he fired his double blast.

"That's it?" Piccolo asked before jumping into the air to avoid them. But Krillin controlled the blasts by making them go up behind his opponent to hit him in the back, only for Piccolo to easily destroy them with his eye beams. But Krillin, to his surprise, teleported behind Piccolo and tried to punch him but he easily caught it and threw Krillin back to the ring floor.

"Remarkable! Junior has easily defended himself against Krillin's attack and now hovers above the stadium!" The Tournament Announcer spoke to the crowd.

"Humh. Did you really think I'd fall for that? You're gonna have to use less predictable attacks if you hope to survive." Piccolo said with a grin before flying back down to the ring floor.

"Man, he's tougher than I thought." Krillin said with a bit of frustration.

"After an exciting aerial assault, both Krillin and Junior have brought the battle back to the ring!"

After a few minutes of standing, Krillin rushed to Piccolo, who went back before Krillin caught up with him and tried to land multiple punches that he easily blocked before going into the air and, much to Krillin's surprise, roundhouse kicked him down, where he would surely land out of bounds. "Hmm. Pathetic weakling." Piccolo said with a smirk.

But, to the surprise of Piccolo, Akio, and everyone else who knew him, Krillin stopped himself by using the flying technique and laughed as he brushed himself off. "Amazing. He learned the hovering space trick." Roshi said.

"Yeah! Not bad, Krillin. Good work." Launch added.

"Oh yes! That's the way to do it!" Chi-Chi cheered.

Krillin hovered back into the ring as Tien smiled. "Nice, Krillin. When did you master that move?"

"Why to go, Krillin!" Yamcha added.

Piccolo landed as the Tournament Announcer spoke. "I think I speak for the entire audience when I say just how unbelievable that was! Just amazing!"

And the entire crowd was understandably shocked and surprised as Piccolo said to Krillin. "I expected that you'd learn about that technique sooner or later. And your move and other techniques were adequate…for such a limited mind such as yours. But…I'm afraid you're way out of your league. And to prove my point, I'll allow you to see a little bit of my real unrestrained power."

But Krillin only laughed at that. "Hahahahahahaha. Real unrestrained power? Okay, I'll play along. Let's see it."

But as Piccolo began to bring out just a little more of his power, Mai called out to Krillin. "Don't listen to him, Krillin! He's just acting tough, but inside he's just scared of you!"

But Bulma, due to her scouter beeping and showing his power going up, thought otherwise. "No, he's…telling the truth. His power level is rising to…400!"

"What? Does that mean…that ugly green guy's stronger than him?" Chi-Chi asked with concern.

But Krillin wasn't worried, thinking this guy was bluffing. "Don't worry, I can still take this guy."

"Man, I got a bad feeling about this Junior guy. But of course, it'd be easier if that insane psychopathic thug up there would just tell us who the hell he is!" Yamcha said while glaring at Akio, who was watching with eagerness.

But both Bulma and Chi-Chi were both creeped out by the 1 who, unbeknownst to anyone but only Akio, was the son of the legendary King Piccolo. "That Junior guy sure creeps me the fuck out. There's just…something about him that just says 'I'm evil'."

"Damn right, Chi-Chi." Bulma said while holding Chi-Chi close to her.

But Tien was thinking to himself, seeing this fighter, who looked so much like King Piccolo, aura glowing bright purple. 'Amazing. His spirit energy is so strong that I can actually see his aura.'

But Piccolo only said to Krillin. "If you truly value your 2nd chance at life, fool, prove it and withdraw from this pathetic match while you still have dignity left. Fighting me is a death wish."

But Krillin stood his ground. "In your dreams."

"Uh-oh. It looks like things are heating up in the ring." The Tournament Announcer said to the crowd. "Attempting to scaaaaare his opponent out of the ring, Junior has advised Krillin to withdraw from the match!"

But this only caused Piccolo to laugh, making Krillin look angry as he told him. "Stop! Stop laughing!" He said before rushing to Piccolo, controlled his cape to wrap around him as Krillin landed a few punches and kicks on it as they moved around the ring.

"Hahahaha. You are amusing to me, I'll give you that." Piccolo said with a laugh.

"Where's that real power you were talking about?" Krillin mocked Piccolo.

"Don't you dare get cocky with me, boy!" Piccolo said with anger.

"What are you gonna do about it? You gonna keep running away? Go ahead. I can take anything you can throw at me." Krillin taunted as Piccolo jumped back, making Krillin follow after him.

Piccolo landed and raised a fist as he warned the little earthling. "This will hurt a lot. But be assured that I won't kill you." Before thinking to himself. 'Not yet anyway. But sooner or later, you and your other friends will figure out a way to dispose of Akio and I. And I will either kill you and them 1st…or I will die by my own hands before I let that happen.'

Then, presumably because of Piccolo's power increasing, dark clouds lightning appeared in the sky before the demon stretched out his arm and grabbed Krillin's left leg and pulled the earth warrior to him and landed a very strong punch that sent him flying into the red wall beside the ring. But Krillin flipped before he hit the wall, touching it with his feet before rushing back to attack Piccolo, who leaned down and kicked him in the air with both legs!

"You should have withdrawn when you had the chance!" Piccolo said with anger before he chased after his opponent.

Krillin then stopped and thought to himself. 'This could be my last shot. I'd better make it count.' Before he prepared a Kamehameha wave. "Ka…me…ha…me-"

Piccolo then got inches away from Krillin as he told him. "It's over for you now, you weak, pathetic fool!" Before attempting to land another strong punch on the brave human.

But Krillin used the opportunity to fire his attack. "HAAAA!" And did just that before the blast seemingly hit Piccolo dead on!

"It worked!" Yamcha said with excitement as he thought his friend's blast actually hit his opponent.

But Akio, who grinned as her tail moved around, thought differently. 'How wrong you are, human. Wrong and foolish.'

And to prove that Akio was right, when the blast cleared, it was revealed to only have hit an afterimage, much to Krillin's shock. "WHAT?! Where'd he go?!"

But that was when Piccolo said from behind him. "Looking… for… ME?!" He asked with an evil smile before overhead smashing Krillin down to the ring with enough force to break it a bit, much to everyone's shock before the clouds went away and the lightning bolts stopped. Piccolo landed and then chuckled. "Hahahaha. Get up, little man, I know I didn't kill you."

And to prove it, Krillin got back up and got into another fighting stance as the Tournament Announcer spoke with amazement. "I can't believe it! Krillin is back on his feet! Brace yourselves, as it seems this fight isn't over yet!"

But Krillin, not able to fight any longer, just fell on his butt and said with a grin. "That's better. I'm done." He said, giving up, as he knew that he couldn't win.

"After showing more stamina than any human could hope to muster, Krillin has decided to stand down!" The Tournament Announcer said to the crowd. "Therefore, under tournament guidelines, Junior wins the match!" Making the crowd cheer for both fighters. "Although he lost, Krillin's skill and bravery has given us 1 of the most breathtaking performances ever seen in this ring!"

Yamcha came over and helped Krillin while telling him. "That was some great progress you've made, Krillin. Your technique's have really improved so much in 3 years."

"Yeah. The only thing that's missing is a win." Krillin said with a smile as Yamcha helped him to the waiting room.

While the crowd cheered for Krillin, Roshi was so proud of him. "Well done, Krillin. Now that's what I call self-improvement. Excellent work. The journey you've made since arriving at my island is amazing." He said as he remembered the day that Krillin arrived at his island to be his student. 'You should feel very proud, Krillin, because I certainly am.'

But both Piccolo and Akio thought the same thing. 'Impressive, I'll admit, but he's still leagues away from contending with myself or Akio/Piccolo. Him…and his other friends.'

A bit later

After the ring was repaired, the fight between Yamcha vs. Hero began, with the old man fighting clumsily, which got everyone confused. That is, until Hero began to get serious and was fighting like a martial arts master, shocking the crowd, and Akio, who watched the entire thing just to see what would happen. The old man was even blocking Yamcha's Wolf Fang Fist attack and countering by going for his legs, which he left open during the attack, and even when he began using multiple fast kicks, Hero blocked, dodged and countered like a master and was even capable of superhuman speed and strength, and even whispered to Yamcha that he wasn't even from the earth and was using the human as a vessel.

Akio, who heard what he'd said, was about to deduce what and who he was quite easily. 'The old man! He's…that wretched Kami…in disguise!" She thought with anger.

But Yamcha didn't care about that due to overconfidence and even used his newest attack: the Spirit Ball, which he could control and used it to try to attack the surprised Kami/Hero, but missed on the 1st few tries, only to finally hit him by coming out from the ring! But the disguised Guardian of the Earth easily recovered and counterattacked with a rushing blow that sent Yamcha backing up until he fell out of the ring, therefore making Kami/Hero the winner, much to everyone who knew Yamcha's shock. But surprisingly, Yamcha actually took it quite well and even talked with him as if they'd been friends for some time now.

And after employees repaired the ring once again, it was time for the Semi-Final match of Tien vs. Akio. "Excellent. Now, I can teach that 3 eyed imbecile what it means to show your opponents no mercy." Aiko said as she flew into the ring and wrapped her tail around her waist.

Yamcha and Krillin then told their friend. "Come on, Tien, you have gotta put that crazy bitch in her place."

"Yeah. Me and Yamcha made a bet that if 1 of us could actually beat her, she'd become our servant for the next 6 years of her life." Krillin added. "You can be part of that bet and actually make Akio do anything that you want."

But Tien wasn't stupid enough to get himself involved in something that he knew Akio would be absolutely furious about. "No way. I'm not stupid enough to wanna provoke someone like Akio by making her a servant for 6 years. Especially not an alien princess from another planet who just beat the snot out of that Chi-Chi girl. I just wanna finally be able to put her in her place. You guys wanna bet on Akio losing like that, you go right ahead. I'll have no part of it." He said before walking to the ring.

But Piccolo, who'd heard what they said, thought to himself. 'So, these pathetic Earthlings think they can make the Saiyan princess a slave to their whims? I don't think so. I hope you've made your peace with whatever gods you believe in, because if Akio doesn't survive and either beat you all to bloody pulps or kill you, I will.'

Meanwhile, Bulma, who was holding Chi-Chi close to her, said. "Man, I can already tell this is going to be very intense."

"Me too. I just hope that Mr. Tien can at least take Akio down a notch or 2." Mai added with hope for Tien.

"That's exactly what I hope. That crazy bitch deserves it. Hell, I'll root for anyone who can take her down at this point." Chi-Chi said with contempt for the Saiyan princess.

"Well, if he doesn't break some of her bones, I damn sure will." Launch added.

"All we can really do is hope and pray." Puar said.

The Tournament Announcer then addressed the crowd. "The last fight these 2 were in is now legendary. That battle closed the tournament while adding new meaning to the word stamina. Tien Shinhan came very close to beating Akio, but, through extraordinary endurance and stamina, she managed to defeat him and hold on to the title. But both warriors have undergone 3 years of hard training since then. Which means you can expect 3 times the power, 3 times the danger, and 3 times the excitement. Get ready for some serious fireworks, folks! Because when these titans clash, there's no telling what may happen!"

As Akio jumped to her place in the ring, Piccolo thought to himself. 'Unlike me, no 1 else knows how far Akio has come in her training. And soon, they will all realize just how far behind her and myself they were.' Before going to his and Akio's watching spot.

'Unfortunately, I have a strong feeling that he's right. But still, Tien Shinhan should at least put up a good fight, and he might surprise them both.' Kami/Hero thought to himself with worry, but had faith in Tien, and the other 2 warriors.

"I've been waiting for the chance to finally put you in your place, Akio. If I beat you today, hopefully you'll learn to show the Earth, its people and us more respect." Tien said with determination.

But Akio smirked. "I've let your kind live for this long and have stopped almost all threats from taking over this little backwater planet, while providing you all with freedom, for my own reasons and the benefit of unknowingly ruling the Earth, of course. And at least I'm honest about who and what I am. Is that not respect enough?"

"No!" Tien answered.

"Ah, so partly blind to reason." Akio said with a sigh before her face turned into its usual insanity. "But…you're wrong, 3 eyes. It's not me that's gonna learn a lesson today, IT'S GONNA BE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS!"

Mai then asked Bulma. "So, Bulma, what's Akio's power level?"

Bulma pushed the button on her scouter and saw that Akio's power level was at 300. "It's the same reading as Tien's, Krillin's and that Junior guy. Shit. They must've all put themselves through hell training to reach that level."

"Well, I know who I'm cheering for to win." Chi-Chi said before yelling out. "Tien Shinhan! Win! Beat that psychopath bitch and teach her a lesson for good!"

"And now, let the match begin!" The Tournament Announcer yelled out before the starting gong rang.

The former assassin and the Saiyan princess rushed to each other at great speed until Akio blocked a punch with her knee and dodged multiple blows just like it. "Oh please, assassin! You think you can beat me using the same tactics as the last tournament? You're a fool if you expect to come even close to beating me!" Akio taunted before back-flipping and flying into the air, with Tien chasing after her.

"It looks like this fight has taken flight!" The Tournament Announcer said to the crowd.

Tien chased after Akio and fired an energy blast at her that she just swapped away, allowing the 3 eyed warrior a second to use greater speed before he got to her and they began to trade multiple punches with each other, with Akio grinning like a madwoman the entire time.

The Tournament Announcer, using binoculars, saw everything said to the crowd. "Whoa! Using astounding force, Tien Shinhan has caught up to Akio and now the 2 are trading punches in mid air!"

The 2 warriors continued to trade punches as they came down before backing away when they got close enough and gracefully landed in the ring before they rushed to each other again and, to the naked, untrained eye, turned invisible!

"Tien Shinhan!" Roshi called out with concern for his student.

"In a strange twist, both opponents have gone invisible. But we can still hear their sounds of combat!" The Tournament Announcer said to the very surprised crowd.

"Not surprising for Akio to do that, but it took the human long enough to move at that kind of speed." Piccolo said with a grin.

"Wow. They're moving so fast that even my ears can't keep up." Krillin said with amazement as he tried to follow their movements.

"Yeah." Yamcha agreed.

Chi-Chi looked at Bulma and asked. "Is that normal around here?"

"To them, yes." Bulma answered.

"This is crazy. But then again, so's that monkey-tailed psychopath bitch." Chi-Chi said with contempt for Akio's nature and personality.

The 2 warriors continued to fight at superhuman speed before reappearing again and rushing to each other, getting into a hand to hand struggle that was seemingly evenly matched. "Ggrrrr! Give it up, Akio! Save yourself the humiliation and just admit that my way works!"

But Akio grinned with wickedness and insanity as she countered. "Your…bleeding heart mercy…never works…on people like Tao, and it will certainly never…work on…ME!"

"Wow! Tien Shinhan and Akio are practically at each other's throats and are fighting not only on the physical level, but on the level of the ideals of mercy and ruthlessness!"

Launch got angry and pulled out her pistol, shooting in the air as she shouted out. "Come on, Tien Shinhan, take that crazy sicko bitch down! Hurry!"

Akio then leaned on her back and kicked Tien hard into the air before he rushed back to the ground at max speed and rushed to attack the Saiyan princess again, only for her to jump up to avoid the attack before they landed close to each other and Tien tried attacking again, only for Akio to disappear, making him shocked as he looked around before seeing her on his left, with a prideful grin. "Oh, I'm sorry, was my speed too much for all 3 of your eyes?" She asked while Piccolo smiled at her.

"It doesn't get any more exciting than this, folks! Both Tien Shinhan and Akio standing toe to toe in tense combat! The way it looks now, this match could go either way! Let's just hope they don't disappear again."

But Roshi knew better. "I disagree. Just 1 of them barely comes up short. Tien Shinhan is fighting an uphill battle if he thinks he can defeat Akio using his usual tactics. A fact that she's already made perfectly clear. Despite all that running around, she hasn't even lost her breath. Clearly, she's learned to control her energy and is conserving just enough to stay 1 step ahead of Tien. If I weren't wearing glasses, I wouldn't believe my eyes."

Akio ran to Tien and tried landing some punches and kicks that he blocked before he teleported behind and tried to land blows of his own that she easily dodged before back-flipping and landing a spin kick that sent Tien flying into the ring wall. But Tien burst out and headed a strong rush attack on the Saiyan princess that sent her crashing into the wall as well!

"How'd that feel, princess?" Tien asked tauntingly.

Akio got up and answered while dusting off her coat shoulder. "I admit that you surprised me with that attack, 3 eyes, but I've barely begun to teach you the lesson of ruthlessness when fighting against enemies who have no honor or mercy."

"The best weapons are the ones your opponent least expects. And I'll teach you a lesson of my own, Akio: that mercy is mightiest in the mightiest!" Tien said before rushing to her as she did the same thing, only for Tien to get caught in a very tight hand lock at his waist and began squeezing hard. "AAAAAHH!"

"It appears that this fight is not only a battle of strength, but a battle of will and the value of mercy!" The Tournament Announcer spoke out.

"Do you see now, 3 eyes? This is what your pathetic morals and fancy talk about mercy get you from an enemy who has the ruthlessness and the strongest will to do what needs to be done to stay alive…AND WIN!" Akio said with a sadistic grin.

Tien gritted his teeth and grabbed Akio's arms, began to pull them off him with all his strength until he used his power to create a gold shockwave that made her let go of him and forced her back. "NEVER!" He yelled before taking his battle stance again while Akio crossed her arms and waved her tail around.

Piccolo was amused by this. "Humh. The crowd seems entertained, but they don't know what Akio is truly capable of. But they'll see soon. They'll all see."

Tien formed a hateful glare at the insane Saiyan princess. "I'll admit, Akio, your strength is incredible, I won't deny that. But I assure you that my will is equal to yours."

"Possibly. But not when it comes to being strong enough not to show honorless fools like Tao a single shred of mercy. That's what makes you and your friends so weak." Akio countered.

"GRRERRAAHH! I'll show you who's the true weak fighter here! I sewer it, Akio!" Tien vowed. "For there's 1 skill I've improved upon that even your Saiyan power can't keep up with. And it happens to be the most important tool in a successful attack: THE SKILL OF SPEED!"

And to prove his point, Tien then used increased speed to run a bit before jumping high into the air, making Akio grin insanely. "Fool!" She said before following him.

"There they go again." Bulma said as she and the rest of the crowd looked up.

"Once more, Akio and Tien Shinhan take their battle to the skies!" The Tournament Announcer said.

Akio followed Tien until she stopped between the clouds and looked for him. And after a few seconds, she saw him and tried to kick him but he avoided it using his speed, but she still managed to track him. "If you think raw speed will help you, you're gravely mistaken!"

"That's where you're wrong, Akio! While I'm impressed that you're still tracking me, even as I'm moving at terrific speeds, just because you can see me doesn't mean you know where I am…or what I'm doing!" Tien countered…before he appeared above her and came down fast, landing a very hard elbow on her back that sent her falling fast back down to the ring floor!

"Look out below! 1 of the contestants is falling fast! And from this Tournament Announcer's vantage point, it looks like it's Akio! And following close behind is Tien Shinhan!"

Aiko landed on her feet and got a bit angry as she flipped over to Tien, who just landed and tried to swipe at him but he avoided it and a punch until he landed a drop kick that sent her flying.

"Yeah! That's it! Nice kickin', Tien Shinhan!" Launch yelled out as everyone else but an unconvinced Master Roshi, cheered for him.

Akio righted herself before Tien rushed to her and tried to attack again but she jumped out of the way to avoid it before they ran towards each other and the Saiyan princess avoided a punch by flipping over him. Tien rushed to her from behind and tried to land another punch that she easily teleported to avoid, causing Tien to look for her before she began blocking and trading punches with her, even though the crowd couldn't see her until she reappeared again and the process continued.

"Tien Shinhan continues his relentless assault on Akio, which is more than likely wearing her down! But it would seem this fight is far from over!" The Tournament Announcer said.

Tien tripped Akio and tried to land fast punches on her while she was down, making her grin like a madwoman before she grabbed his left ankle with her tail and threw him in the air before he came back down at fast speed that only increased as Akio chased after him before Tien appeared behind her and landed a hard roundhouse kick to her midsection that would more than likely send her flying out of the ring!

"Yes! Tien, you did it!" Chi-Chi cheered.

"Yeah. She's through!" Yamcha said while Krillin laughed, both thinking that they could still make Akio their servant.

"Akio is heading straight out of bounds!" The Tournament Announcer said.

But, to their surprise and disappointment, Akio spinned herself at fast speed to stop herself from falling out of the ring and landed on it again. "I admit your speed has improved greatly. You…barely surprised me, 3 eyes. But you'd better enjoy that little taste of victory…while you can." She warned him.

"I will never make this easy for you, Akio! You beat me last time, but it won't happen again! I will put you in your place and you'll see that mine and my friends' method of mercy for your enemies does work!" Tien vowed, wanting the insane Saiyan princess to see that mercy was better than ruthlessness to an enemy. "I hate to state the obvious, but I'll win. And unlike you, I'm not bragging, it's just a fact. Your body is slower than mine, and that will be your undoing."

But Akio just smirked, but admitted. "You're right, my body is slow."

"Whoa, Akio actually admits she's slower than Tien even though she moves at the speed of light." Yamcha said with a raised eyebrow.

"That's an extremely rare thing for her." Krillin added.

"YES! THAT PSYCHOPATH BITCH IS FINALLY GONNA GET WHAT SHE DESERVES!" Chi-Chi yelled out.

But Akio briefly looked at Chi-Chi before smirking. "I'll be happy to prove every 1 of you weaklings wrong. My body is slower than yours now. But only…because of this trench coat. It seems I'll no longer have any use for it…for now." She said before taking off her trench coat, but with some effort.

"It seems the heat is getting to these 2 warriors. Especially Akio, who hopes to find some relief by removing her most likely new trench coat. An unusual solution, but these 2 titans are far from normal. The speed at which they move around the ring is nothing short of outrageous!"

Meanwhile, with Kami/Hero

The disguised Guardian of the Earth was looking serious as he heard what the Tournament Announcer was saying. "So, she's finally shredding that trench coat I made for her. My brave warrior, Tien Shinhan, I hope you're prepared for what's to come next."

Back in the ring

Akio continued to try to take off her trench coat until she finally managed to get it off and dropped it on the ring, making it crack a bit.

Tien was surprised at that and asked her. "What?! Akio, what kind of trench coat is that?!"

Akio smirked while crossing her arms and waving her tail around. "Try picking it up and you'll see for yourself, 3 eyes."

Tien got to 1 knee and tried to pick up the coat but found it was very heavy before he folded it and managed to pick it up with much effort despite his strength. "Wha…what kind of coat is this?! It…feels like it weighs…2 tons! And you've been wearing it for the entire tournament?!"

"That's because it does weigh that much. It was a massive part of my training." Akio revealed with a smirk. "Quite clever, don't you think?" Before she took the trench coat from him at great speed and threw it to Bulma and Chi-Chi. "Take care of that and don't even think about losing it!"

Bulma and Chi-Chi tried picking up the trench coat and found it far too heavy for them. "Damn, this thing is…fucking heavy! How much does it weigh?" Chi-Chi asked while struggling.

"I think Tien said it weighs…2 tons." Mai said with surprise, surprising everyone else but Piccolo and Kami/Hero.

"2…tons? What the fuck?!" Bulma asked with surprise that Akio was able to carry that much weight in a trench coat.

'I don't believe that crazy madwoman. She'll do anything to get stronger.' Tien thought to himself.

"I hope you're prepared, 3 eyes. Because now, like he who defeated that little cannon fodder pest of a warrior, I will show you a little of my real power and speed unrestrained." Akio said while insulting Krillin

"Aaahh! You'll pay for that insult, Akio, I sewer it!" Tien vowed as he got into his battle stance.

"By all means, do try." Akio said while getting into her battle stance.

"Here we go, ladies and gentlemen, the fight is back on!" The Tournament Announcer said to the excited crowd.

"The crowd's expecting greatness from both of us, Akio! Don't hold back, because I won't!" Tien warned her.

"I'm afraid it's the other way around, 3 eyes. But…I vowed to show you a little bit of my real power, and I am." Akio countered.

Bulma read Akio's power level on her scouter and was confused. "She's…not lying completely. When she took off her coat, her power level went up to 360."

"360?!" Chi-Chi asked with worry for Tien. "Oh shit. Tien's outmatched, and he doesn't even know it yet!"

Tien rushed to Akio and tried to land an attack that Akio used her now increased speed to avoid before he followed after her and tried to land multiple hits that Akio either dodged or blocked until they stopped. "Akio, just give up! Your speed hasn't increased that much. All your bragging and I'm still 1 step ahead of you!"

"Hahahaha. You're so arrogant, 3 eyes." Akio countered. "You were so blinded by my speed, even with all 3 of those eyes, and you still didn't see me do this." She taunted while lifting up her tail to show that it had Tien's sash wrapped around it!

Tien was surprised as he looked down and saw that his red sash holding his pants was gone. "What?! Impossible!" He said before his pants started falling, making him hold them up with his hands to keep the entire crowd from seeing his underwear. "No way! This can't be happening! You stole my belt right out from under me?!"

"I told you, 3 eyes, your arrogance literally blinded you." Akio said with her arms crossed as the crowd laughed.

"You have to feel pity for Tien Shinhan, as Akio further demonstrates her increased speed by removing his belt!" The Tournament Announcer said to the laughing and embarrassed crowd.

Piccolo smirked. 'Hahahaha. Adding insult and embarrassment to his inevitable defeat. Good, Akio, excellent.'

Tien got a bit more angry at this embarrassment. "I'll admit you were right about my arrogance blinding me, but I still haven't shown you my best new technique!"

Akio got curious about this 'new technique' and threw his sash to the ground. "Then put that back on and show me! And it better be something worthy of my time. Otherwise I'll just pound you into a pulp like the worthless pest you are and conclude my lesson in ruthlessness. And it better not be your little Volleyball or Tri-Beam techniques again."

Tien quickly grabbed his sash and put it on. "You'll regret that, Akio, I sewer you will! And this new technique will make sure of that! You won't be able to fend it off!"

"Go ahead, I'm waiting." Akio smirked with her arms crossed.

"Tien's serious." Yamcha said.

"Yeah. I just hope that this new technique will teach her a lesson once and for all!" Krillin added.

"I don't know if I can handle this. After their last battle 3 years ago, who knows what they can do now." Roshi said with worry.

"You were right. My biggest mistake was hoping my exceptional sight would be enough to track your movements. These eyes have failed." Tien admitted.

"Humh. As if it wasn't obvious to you when we began." Akio taunted.

"So, if 3 eyes won't work, then I shall use 12!" Tien shouted. "They will see you finally fall and will teach you a lesson you'll never forget!"

"12 eyes? What the hell?" Akio asked with a raised eyebrow.

'That's it, you 3 eyed imbecile, try whatever you want. You'll still lose to her.' Piccolo thought with faith in Akio.

"Believe me, Akio: by the time I'm done with you, you'll regret ever treating us like your pets or annoying pests!" Tien vowed, fighting for himself and the other people that had been treated badly by the Saiyan princess as he prepared his secret weapon and began to glow with yellow energy.

"Is it me, or is Tien beginning to glow?" Yamcha asked.

"I see it too. It's like he's on fire." Krillin added.

But, to even Akio and Piccolo's surprise, Tien's body began to spitting in 2, creating a replica of himself. But Tien only chuckled at this. "If you think that's something, wait till you see what's next." He said before the 2 replicas turned into 4!

But Akio just smirked. "Well, that's a surprise. Even for me."

'Finally, some entertainment.' Piccolothought to himself.

"Whoa. 4 against 1. That normally wouldn't be fair, but for that bitch, I'll make an exception." Chi-Chi said with a smirk.

"Wow. Incredible." Krillin said with amazement at Tien's new technique.

"Tien Shinhan has split into 4. Presumably by using the Afterimage technique." The Tournament Announcer said as the 4 Tien's got into battle stances.

But Akio, using her energy sensing, smirked but decided to play along for now as she got into her battle stance. The 4 Tiens charged at the Saiyan princess and began to fight with her, with Akio blocking and dodging most of their attacks before 2 of them actually landed strong kicks on her that actually felt real. "Well, interesting. Those blows you landed on me were actually real."

"Hold on. That's not the Afterimage technique." Yamcha said.

"Yes, Akio. This is my ultimate technique: the Multi-form." All the Tiens explained.

"Wow. He actually split himself into 4. That's…amazing. Akio's gonna have a real tough time handling that." Chi-Chi said with confidence in Tien and his new technique.

"I sure hope so." Mai said with a bit of concern.

The Tiens chuckled at Akio. "Right now you must be thinking: "How am I going to handle 4 Tiens." The answer is: you're not, Saiyan princess!" They said before charging at her again, with Akio eyeing them carefully before they tried landing some kicks and punches that she blocked and dodged until 2 of them successfully landed, sending her flying on her side!

"Judging from the beating Akio just took, I'd say 4 Tien Shinhan's are far more powerful than 1. Aiko certainly has her hands and tail full." The Tournament Announcer said. "Akio has yet to fully recover. Perhaps she's worse off than originally thought. Can she muster enough strength to continue the match?"

But as Bulma and the others watched, hoping that Akio was finally put in her place, the Saiyan princess began to laugh as she got back to her feet. "Hahahaha. Hahahaha. Hahahahahahaha."

"That's right. Good, Akio." Piccolo said with a smile.

"Stop laughing!" 1 of the Tiens said before they all charged at her for another attack, only for her to increase her speed even more, surprising all 4 of them as they landed in an almost straight line. "Where'd she go?"

"I'm here, fool!" Akio yelled out before she appeared behind them and landed a very strong kick and sent all of them flying to the floor!

But all 4 of them got up and grinned. "I admit that was impressive, Akio. You moved quickly and caught us off guard, but…you can't hide from all of us at the same time!" 1 of them said before all 4 went to the corners of the ring, seemingly surrounding her before they prepared the Tri-Cannon technique and fired at Akio, seemingly hitting her in an explosive blast that made strong winds that made Bulma and the entire crowd hold on until they stopped and the blast cleared, leaving Akio nowhere to be seen.

"I don't see her anywhere. Where'd she go? There's no way she could've been taken down that easily." Krillin said as he looked around for the Saiyan princess.

The 4 Tiens looked above for Akio and, using their 3rd eye's exceptional sight, found her. "THERE!" Before charging and firing an eye blast at full power that went up and actually hit Akio, making her fall all the way down to the ring, seemingly out cold! "Game over, Akio, you've finally lost."

"Yes! He got her! He actually beat Akio!" Chi-Chi cheered.

"Hahahaha! Hahahahahahaha! Yes! Yes!" Krillin cheered as well.

"He did it!" Yamcha added. "Now, we can finally boss her around for a change. I can't wait to see her wearing a monkey suit."

But Bulma wasn't convinced. "I wouldn't bet on her being beaten so easily."

"Why not?" Mai asked with a raised eyebrow. "After those blasts and that hard fall, there's no way she can get up without at least struggling to."

But Piccolo smiled in delight, as he knew Akio as well as Bulma did, perhaps even better. "Those fools. It looks like the blue haired girl knows exactly what she's talking about."

And to prove Piccolo's and Bulma's points, Akio, to the shock of a celebrating Yamcha and Krillin, got back up without struggling. "Hahahaha. Hahahaha. Hahaha. Hahahahaha. That was surprising, Tien, but I will have you know: I barely even felt those blasts or the impact on this stone floor."

"No! Impossible! That…should have done damage!" Tien said with shock. "What…are you?!"

"You should already know what I am, 3 eyes: a superior being that far exceeds you earthlings in every way, even though I'll admit, you are creative with your techniques." Aiko answered with an insane grin. "But if you're thinking about using the same thing on me again, forget it! It won't work twice. Especially that I've known about your 2 weaknesses fighting like that. You never had a chance at beating me like that."

Tien growled at that. "You'd love believing that, wouldn't you? You're just bluffing! I will win at any cost!"

"By fighting like that? Not a chance in hell." Akio said darkly.

Piccolo smiled with admiration for Akio. "That's right, Akio. Show that fool he never had a chance against you. Especially with resorting to that technique."

"No! My technique was perfect! You don't know what you're talking about!" Tien said with anger.

"Oh really? Then just try it again. Not that it'll do you any good. I'm bored of fighting you now, 3 eyes! You put up a barely impressive fight, but you should've forfeited before it even began. At least then, you'd have saved yourself the embarrassment of losing to me again." Akio said with Saiyan pride that only those of her bloodline would have.

"Aaaahhh! I'll show you!" Tien said with complete anger before all 4 of them used the same strategy again, but this time, putting most of their power into the Tri-Cannon, causing Akio to fly into the sky when the blast hit and causing Tien to fire his eye beams.

But Akio had a strategy of her own as she flew up to the sun until it was in the background. "Pathetic weakling fool! I told you that wouldn't work on me twice!" She yelled out before getting into a technique stance that Tien knew all too well. "SOLAR FLARE X10!" She yelled out before a bright flash of light, with the effects of the sun added to it, blinded Tien his doppelgangers long enough for Akio to speed down to them and land hard punches and kicks that sent them all flying out of the ring before they fell on the ground before the light died down, revealing to the crowd that the Saiyan princess had won the match as all 3 of Tien's doppelgangers merged back into him, much to the displeasure of Yamcha, Krillin and Chi-Chi, who knew that they'd lost their bet, but to the delight of Piccolo, who was proud of her.

After a few minutes, Tien got up with a bit of effort. "How?! How did you…do that?!" He demanded.

Akio crossed her arms and waved her tail around before explaining. "Need I spell it out for you? Because your exception sight, while effective, I'll admit, works far too well. But your biggest mistake only gave me the biggest advantage of all that cost you this fight: splitting yourself into 4. When you did that, your abilities became 4 times weaker than you were as 1 being. And as for me using your Solar Flare technique: I needed to only see it once to duplicate it myself, which is exactly how I claimed the old man's Kamehameha wave."

Tien was shocked at hearing that explanation. "I…I was…so blind. She knew my Multi-form's weakness all along, even when I didn't. And by doing it, I ruined my chance to win."

Akio smirked. "Now you know the major drawbacks of that technique. It makes for an impressive display and, I'll admit, has some advantages if it were any other type of fight. But in 1 like this and against an opponent like me…worthless. And by the way, I may be a lot of things, 3 eyes, but a bluffer and a liar…aren't 2 of them. When I say them, at least now you know that I'm honest…and prideful." Before she looked into his eyes. "I hope this taught you a great lesson that mercy to your enemies is loathsome, cowardly, and…weak." Before walking away from him.

And as everyone in the crowd but the people who knew Akio cheered, the Tournament Announcer spoke out. "It's official: Tien Shinhan has fallen out of bounds. Therefore, Akio has won the match and advances to the championship round, where the 23rd martial arts champion will be determined."

Meanwhile, with Kami/Hero

"So it begins. Either with 1 of them or both of them, Akio's, Piccolo's, or both their reigns over this planet…ends today." The disguised Guardian of Earth said seriously, determined to get rid of either the Saiyan princess, his evil half, or both of them.

Back outside

Aiko and Piccolo looked at each other with wicked smiles as the demon thought. 'These weak fools had better enjoy this day while they can. Because soon, either by Akio or me, they will soon be ruled by 1 of 2 of the powerful beings on Earth.'

As Akio flew back to the spot where Piccolo was, Yamcha and Krillin glared at her as Tien walked up to them. "Don't listen to her, Tien. You put up a great fight."

"Maybe. But, I'll admit, she's a fighting genius despite being a proud, insane and sadistic, bloodthirsty jerk." Tien said with contempt for Akio's personality. "And…at least she was honest. But there's more: I believe…she was holding back a great deal than she did last time. She didn't use her Galick Kamehameha even once and she told me that she'd show me only a little of her real power."

"Well, what matters is we didn't win the bet to make her our servant for 6 years." Krillin said with disappointment. "And I really wanted to see her in a monkey suit."

"Yeah. But at least she doesn't know about it. That's a massive miracle." Yamcha said. "And she's not ever going to know."

"Maybe not, you 2, but you both may want to think about what she's going to do to you if she ever does find out." Tien said while walking away.

The Tournament Announcer then addressed the crowd. "This next match is an important 1. It will determine who will be fighting Akio in the final match for the title. The outcome is unpredictable, but 1 thing is certain: this is 1 battle you won't want to miss. So get ready to welcome the mysterious Junior and his unpredictable opponent, Hero!"

Piccolo then smirked as he faced Akio and began telling her in a mysterious language that he knew and had even taught her to speak. "It appears that those earthling fools were trying to get on you losing the tournament, Akio."

"What do you mean, Piccolo?" Akio asked in the same language.

"With the exception of Tien Shinhan, the ones named Yamcha and Krillin bet that if you lost to 1 of them, you'd become their servant for the next 6 years." Piccolo revealed. "They wanted Tien in on it, but, being smart and having common sense, he decided he'd have no part of it, despite them continuing to bet on you losing to him."

Akio got extremely angry at hearing that. "Gggrrrrraaaaaa! Those pathetic weakling punks are going to…pay for that!"

But Piccolo calmed her down by putting a hand on her shoulder. "Akio, easy. Not yet."

Akio calmed down and then told him. "All right. But there's something you should know. That old man you're facing next…is your weakling counterpart."

"What?!" Piccolo asked with surprise before he smiled. "So, the old man was planning on eventually getting rid of us, huh? Too bad for him, because he will be extremely disappointed. Especially if he's going to try what I think he is." He said before flying into the ring, where Kami/Hero was waiting.

"And get ready! The 2nd match of the Semi-Finals begins now!" The Tournament Announcer said, beginning the match.

"Seeing the way he fought Yamcha in his last round, I'd say he's gonna act all clumsy again to catch that freak off guard." Bulma said while holding Chi-Chi close to her.

"Maybe. But if 1 of them have a shot at taking down Akio, then I'll cheer for whoever wins the match." Mai said.

"Damn right." Chi-Chi agreed.

"You should never have come here, old man. But be thankful I'm feeling generous enough not to hurt you much. It'll end sooner than you think. The 1 person I came to this pathetic tournament to fight most is Akio. The others are beneath her and I! Especially you!" Piccolo said with the pride of a Saiyan, something he was taught by Akio to embrace his passed on gift from his late father.

But Kami, who didn't know about Akio's and Piccolo's contingency plan, smirked. "That's what you and Akio think, Piccolo. But I will prove you wrong about me and the earthling warriors. You and the Saiyan princess!"

"Hold on. It looks like they're having an argument." Bulma noticed.

"Yes. I definitely sense some tension." Roshi said in agreement.

Kami/Hero then prepared an attack and created a shockwave that sent Piccolo, who was caught off guard for a moment, into the air, forcing everyone but Akio to brace themselves before Piccolo righted himself. Kami/Hero flew up after him, but Piccolo was ready for that. "You caught me off guard, old man. But it won't happen again!" He said before firing an energy wave that the disguised Guardian of Earth barely avoided as it landed in the water as he watched with shock. But in that moment, Piccolo smashed him down to the ring floor before following him and kicking him away before Kami/Hero righted himself.

Everyone except Akio, was shocked at this. "How did…? I mean, they flew in the… I mean, wow." Krillin voiced his shock.

"If you're having trouble seeing, ladies and gentlemen, don't be alarmed, it's not your eyes. These 2 seem to be moving with superhuman speed!" The Tournament Announcer assured the crowd.

"Yeah. You can say that again." Yamaha agreed.

"This fight is peculiar. Hero's attacking Junior like they're at war. For him, this seems personal." Tien added, noticing the way Hero was fighting this Junior.

And as Kami/Hero was continuing to look angry, Piccolo thought to himself. 'This fight was over long before it began, old man. You just haven't realized it yet.' Before Hero/Kami prepared to attack again and ran straight at him. "That's right, old man, prolong the inevitable all you wish. It won't change the outcome!" And to prove his point, Piccolo didn't attack yet before Kami/Hero tried, only for him to easily block it, and several other punches and kicks before he grabbed his left ankle. "I told you, old man: prolonging the inevitable…will change NOTHING!" He said before throwing him back a bit and firing another energy wave that the disguised Guardian could barely fend off before using all his power to throw it into the sky, making Piccolo and Akio smirk.

The entire crowd, however, was shocked, especially Roshi. "Hero's strength is astonishing!"

"No shit." Bulma said, reading his power level with her scouter, which was 350. "His power level when he deflected that blast shot up to 350!"

"Who is he?" Yamcha wondered. "He's not a human, that's for sure."

"Maybe." Tien agreed. "It's outrageous. Whoever he is, his power seemed almost limitless."

But Kami/Hero, despite the crowd being shocked at his strength, thought otherwise. 'He's been busy. His power, speed and fighting skills have improved massively. His training together with Akio seems to have worked far too well. But this may not even be his full power. And Akio, she's been holding back a great deal as well. I fear…that not even I can stop them anymore, despite the training I did privately for this moment.'

Piccolo smirked at him, having read his mind. "Your fear is correct, old man. There's nothing you can do to beat neither me, nor Akio any longer. But did you really think you could've fooled either 1 of us with that pathetic disguise?"

That was when a shocked Kami/Hero spoke in the language they both didn't know the exact origin of, both having thought it was a demon language. "Reading minds is dirty business, Piccolo."

"I didn't have to read your mind and neither did Akio. She figured it out by watching you fight that Yamcha pest." Piccolo countered.

But the entire crowd was shocked, as they couldn't understand anything they were saying. "I can't understand a single word coming out of either 1 of their mouths. It's like they're speaking in an entirely different language." Chi-Chi said.

"You're not alone, cause I'm confused, too." Mai added.

Piccolo then demanded to know. "Even though I already know the answer, I want to hear it from you. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING HERE, KAMI?!"

"I've come here to stop you and Akio both! 1 way or another!" Kami/Hero answered.

"Both Junior and Hero are speaking a similar language. Unfortunately, it's unlike anything we've ever heard! But the meaning is clear in any tongue: these 2 warriors are out to get each other, I think."

"Whatever they're saying, they don't want us to know about it." Roshi said correctly.

"Man, I seriously wish these scouters could translate other languages. That's definitely gonna be the 1st thing I do with this thing." Bulma vowed.

But Piccolo laughed. "Hahahaha. Hahahaha. Hahahaha. You're bluffing! There's nothing you can do to stop me or Akio anymore and all 3 of us know it! Did you really think you could stop us after giving us the tools to train beyond our limits? Akio and I were born to rule everything, including this backwater planet! But there can only be 1 ruler, which is why we shall fight to the death to see who's worthy of it!"

"Your abilities have improved massively, and I won't deny it. But both you and her are as delusional as ever. Hahaha. Hahahaha. But you're right about 1 thing: whatever befalls you happens to me, and I'm just fine with that."

"You wouldn't dare commit suicide, you old fool! If you had the will to do so, you would have done it decades ago when my father was alive!"

"Whatever they're saying, Junior doesn't seem very happy." Yamcha said.

But Tien could tell, despite not being able to understand. "It's a matter…of life and death."

But Akio was prepared to intervene in case that old man did decide to try suicide. 'You won't interfere with our fight, old man. I will do whatever's necessary to prevent it.'

But Kami/Hero told the offspring of his other evil half. "Your concern is touching, but unnecessary. The humans showed me a way to get rid of both you and the Saiyan princess…without harming myself."

Piccolo, who was still acting confused, and Akio both knew what he meant. 'Excellent, old man. We've both been anticipating the usage of that trick for 3 years now.'

And when Kami/Hero got out a bottle from his pocket and removed the cork, he placed it on the ring floor as the Tournament Announcer spoke out. "Hero has revealed a bottle and placed it on the ground. It doesn't register as a weapon, so…the match will continue. However, he may be attempting to cast a spell on his adversary. Look out!"

"I hope you're ready for your new home, Piccolo. But don't worry, you won't be alone. Akio will be joining you soon enough." Kami/Hero said with confidence despite his fear.

And as Piccolo took a closer look at the bottom and the symbol on it, he knew what his weaker side was planning to do with him and Akio. 'Yes! That's it, old man! Use that pathetic magic trick! I'm more than ready for it!'

Kami/Hero, not knowing that his evil half and Akio both had planned for this, jumped and flipped back to the edge of the ring and prepared the technique. "EVIL CONTAINMENT WAVE!"

"What?!" Yamcha asked.

"Oh no!" Tien added.

"He's using a bottle?" Roshi asked.

And seconds later, Kami fired the Evil Containment Wave at Piccolo, causing its light to enshroud the demon prince and its strong winds to nearly blow the whole crowd back, forcing them to hold on to something, including Krillin and the others. "Just once I'd like to see a normal fight!"

"He's using the same technique that Master Mutaito used to lock up King Piccolo!" Yamcha added.

"Well, it's anyone's guess as to what's going on here! But 1 thing is clear: the light unleashed by Hero has begun to enshroud Junior." The Tournament Announcer said.

And when the light was close to hitting Piccolo, Akio called out from above. "Hahahaha! The only one who's fate you've just sealed, old man…IS YOURS!"

When Kami/Hero was shocked, Piccolo grinned. "She's right! Allow me to show you, Kami! Hahaha. EVIL CONTAINMENT WAVE…REVERSE!" He yelled out…before he reversed the Evil Containment Wave back onto Kami, and because of his superior strength, easily caught him in the wave before he could escape.

"Everyone…hung on!" The Tournament Announcer told the crowd.

"You both tricked me!" Kami/Hero said, realizing he'd been baited into using the Evil Containment Wave. And like a fool, he'd taken it. "But if I'm to be imprisoned, then so be it! But I will not condemn this body to my fate! Go now, I release you!" Before Hero's body fell to the floor, revealing Kami's true form in the process!

"There you are!" Piccolo said with delight.

"You and Akio may have defeated me and the earthling warriors, but I promise you both that someone will succeed where we failed! I sewer it! I sewer it!" The now undisguised Kami vowed before Piccolo sealed him in the bottle, ran at a fast speed and grabbed it and its cork before putting them together while laughing.

And while everyone, especially Roshi and his students were shocked, Akio thought to herself. 'What will these weak pests do now? That magic trick is the only thing that could have stopped me and Piccolo, and as you both just saw, it failed. Nothing can stand in our way! This planet will continue to be mine! But…should Piccolo kill me this day, the Earth will be left in his very capable hands. And his rule over this Earth will not be as honorable or merciful as mine was.'

After getting over the shock of what just happened, the Tournament Announcer spoke out. "Hero appears to be unconscious!" He said before he began to count. "1…2…3"

But Piccolo knew it was pointless, as he'd already won. 'Hahaha. You can count all day, but it'll do you no good. Without Kami guiding him, that so-called Hero is just like any other human: a worthless shell. But Kami himself? His fate is in my hands now. And I shall keep him sealed inside this bottle for the rest of eternity! Hahahaha. Hahahahahahaha.'

"9…10!" The Tournament Announcer finished. "Junior wins the match by knockout and will go on to the championship round. And his opponent will be Akio!"

Aiko was delighted. Not only was that pathetic old man and the other weak pests out of the way, but now she and Piccolo were free to fight at their maximum without caring about these weak rules anymore. 'At last. There's no need to follow these damn rules anymore. Piccolo and I are the only ones left! As of now, this is no longer a tournament, it's a battle to the death over who will rule the earth!'

And after the now freed Hero recovered, he nervously went back to his family, having no memory of what happened when he was possessed before the Tournament Announcer spoke out. "Next up, the final round, as Akio and Junior battle for the championship! The most spectacular and unpresented match is expected to take place here today! So get ready! The fight will begin following a 10 minute intermission."

But Piccolo and Akio scoffed at that, as they were both eager to fight each other for real, with Piccolo speaking what they both were thinking. "Intermissions are for weaklings."

"I'll be right back." Roshi said seriously, having a bad feeling about this.

"Where's the old man going?" Mai asked curiously.

"Who knows?" Bulma answered before looking at Chi-Chi. "But me and Chi-Chi are gonna go somewhere too. We'll be back."

And when they were walking away, Chi-Chi asked her seductively. "Are we finding somewhere private to make out, Bulma?"

"Maybe. But I mainly thought we could take a smoke break. I really need a cigarette right now." Bulma answered.

Chi-Chi smiled. "So do I, Bulma."

But as rain clouds formed in the sky and it began to rain, Piccolo grinned evilly as he walked up to the earthlings while Akio flew in front of him. "Care to tell me what you have planned for that bottle, Piccolo?"

Piccolo smiled. "Why don't I just show you?" He asked before holding his arm forward and flicking it with his thumb to his mouth, where he swallowed it whole, much to her amusement and the earthlings' shock before putting his hand on her shoulder. "Quite ironic, don't you think? The old man gets imprisoned by the very technique that these humans or him could have imprisoned us with. Now it's useless against us. But…I hope you're prepared…for lots of pain. After all, that's the main thing we covered in our training together."

"Oh, I am. But I also want to show those bleeding heart weaklings just how far out of their league they were against you and I." Akio said with a smirk as her hand was on his shoulder as well.

"And so we shall…together." Piccolo said before walking away.

When Akio wanted to find an isolated spot to wait out the intermission, Tien, Roshi, Yamcha and Krillin walked up to her. "What is this about, Akio?" Tien demanded.

"I don't have to reveal anything to you weaklings." Akio said with her tail waving around.

"We have a right to know!" Krillin said with frustration. "Why do he and you seem like friends?!"

"And judging by the way he looks, he must be a member of Piccolo's demon clan. You said that 1 of them survived! How?!" Tien added.

"Explain!" Roshi added.

Akio, despite not taking orders from anyone, felt that there'd be no harm in telling them, as they could do a thing about it anyway. So, with a smirk, she told them. "Junior's real name is really…Piccolo."

The earthling warriors were completely shocked at hearing this. "That…that's impossible! You told Bulma that you exterminated him! You lied!" Tien accused the Saiyan princess.

But Akio just punched Tien in the gut, saying angrily. "I…did not…lie, 3 eyes! I did kill King Piccolo!" Then she smiled. "But not before he left me a great parting gift."

Flashback

Aiko gathered energy into her remaining limb and when it was enough, she put her hand down and shot it down in a big blast to make herself go up as Piccolo stopped as she prepared a strong punch. "I'M PUTTING EVERYTHING I'VE GOT IN THIS PUNCH, PICCOLO! I HOPE YOU'RE PREPARED TO DIE!"

But Piccolo wasn't afraid and said with arrogance. "GOOD LUCK, AKIO! I'LL BLOCK IT!" As he prepared to block the Saiyan princess' final attack.

And as Akio got closer, she unknowingly called upon the power of her Great Ape form without transforming. "THIS PLANET BELONGS TO ME NOW, AND I WILL KILL ANYONE THAT TRIES TO TAKE WHAT'S MINE! YOU HAD YOUR TIME, BUT NOW IT'S OVER! RRRRRAAAAHHHH!"

This caused Piccolo to be afraid as Akio got to him. And in an explosion of great power, Akio punched right through Piccolo's chest, leaving a massive hole that caused him to yell in pain as Akio quickly stopped herself before she and Piccolo fell to the ground and Akio took out a Senzu Bean from her right glove and ate it, healing her wounds before she grinned crazily and walked up to Piccolo, who looked at her, dying from his fatal wound.

"I don't believe it. You flew right through me." Piccolo asked before chucking as he brought his hand to her cheek, patting it and rubbing it gently, much to her surprise. "I…underestimated your strength, Akio. But…I want you to know that…I admire you, like…a daughter…because of your insanity, your ruthlessness, your cruelty but also your determination to protect the Earth from anyone that would dare to take it from you, even me. But I see now, that I am…insignificant and you were right: my time is over." He said before using the last of his power to spew out 1 last egg, putting everything he had, including his newly acquired eternal youth and Zenkai boosts. "But as my dying wish, I only ask you…to protect and take care…of my final son. He will be…the perfect rival for you…and 1 day, the 1 who will challenge you for control of the world and will take your place, and mine." He vowed before he glanced at the Saiyan princess and his final egg 1 last time before he exploded, finally killing him and forcing Akio to quickly grab the egg and move as far back as she could until it was over.

Akio looked at the egg and thought about Piccolo's dying wish. And even though she thought of destroying the egg as it would 1 day become a threat to her rule of Earth, like its father before it, even she wasn't so heartless or cowardly to do that, as it was against her Saiyan nature. So, she decided to keep the egg and flew back to her house in Mount Paozu.

Flashback end

"Piccolo, in his last moments, spat out an egg that contacted his essence, as well as what he wished for from that Shenron beast. And Piccolo, the 1 you see now, hatched from the egg. So, in short, he left a final son, destined to become even greater than King Piccolo himself. And during the last 3 years, to honor Piccolo's dying wish, as he saw me like the daughter he never had, I've taken care of his perfect final son, trained him in the ways of my race, so that he is as you see him now." Akio finished with a smug grin.

"You…you kept Piccolo's son and…even trained in the ways of your race?!" Roshi asked with shock.

"But wait. Wasn't it King Piccolo that emerged when Hero was struck by the wave? What if this Piccolo got ambitious and captured his father so he could take over earth?!" Tien asked with fury.

"You fool. That wasn't king Piccolo, despite the resemblance. It was that pathetic peace-loving fool Kami." Akio corrected, making them shocked before she growled. "And since you imbeciles don't know, let me explain it to you! That old fool Kami had an evil inside his heart that he needed to purge from himself if he hoped to be Kami in the 1st place. So he cast that evil out and that evil became King Piccolo, and you fools know the rest." She explained, while leaving out the part about Kami and Piccolo being bound together as 1 and as such, if 1 died, both would perish.

"If you took care of this Piccolo and trained him, then why did he enter the tournament in the 1st place?" Yamcha asked with anger.

"To kill Akio and claim the earth has my own, of course." Piccolo answered from close by before revealing himself. "You see, Akio is the Apex predator of this world, and there can only be 1 of those. If she kills me, it proves that she's worthy of ruling this planet. But if I kill her, it's the other way around, which will be very bad for you humans because my rule over this planet won't be as 'pleasant' as hers." He explained before walking to the ring, telling Akio. "The intermission is over. Aiko, come! It is time we fulfilled our destinies! Hahaha."

"Indeed, Piccolo." Aiko said with sadistic eagerness as she walked in the ring with him as the rain stopped and the clouds cleared from the sky.

And as the crowd cheered, not knowing they were cheering for 2 aliens with the same goal in mind, the Tournament Announcer spoke out. "The crowd is getting anxious, and it's no surprise. After all, these 2 warriors have 1 thing in common: they're both superhuman. No 1 knows what may happen during this sensational battle, but these 2 warriors are sure to entertain you."

"Hahahaha. It's been a true honor to know you, Akio." Piccolo said honestly while fumbling with his cape.

"Thank you, Piccolo. But remember what I've taught you: never show any mercy to an enemy, even if that enemy is someone who trained and took care of you. And from this point on, damn these pathetic tournament rules! We fight with the intent to kill, nothing more or less." Akio told him while wrapping her tail around her waist.

"With pleasure, Akio. Let's give everyone here a show they'll never forget. But if I am to kill you today, feel honored that it will be by someone you trained!" Piccolo told her while taking off his cape and turban before both got into their battle stances.

The employees drummed for a few minutes before the Tournament Announcer said to both fighters. "Ready! On my mark, get set, BEGIN!" Before the other employee rang the starting gong!

The 2 warriors rushed to each other with an eager battle cry before they got into a knee and arm lock, staring at each other with insane grins before they began blocking and trading blows before they got into another arm lock. Akio tried punching Piccolo with her right hand but he caught it with his left hand before uppercutting her under the chin with his right hand, sending her flying back while he chased after him. But Akio flipped back to her feet before kicking him with her right foot, sending him flying back before he stopped him when he got close to the edge of the ring.

The Saiyan princess and the demon prince then stood in their stances again before using increased speed to continue their fight as Roshi said. "Looks like it's an even match."

Akio and Piccolo revealed themselves as they got into their stances again before the demon prince used his Demon Hand attack to try to grab Akio by her neck, only for her to dodge and grab it in her arms before she spun him around and threw him in the air before he retracted his arm and stopped himself. Akio then used a shockwave punch to hit Piccolo, landing a direct hit before she flew into the air after him. But Piccolo wasn't affected by the blow and recovered when she got close to him and fired an energy blast that hit her and sent her down before firing another one and began to fire a barrage of blasts that hit the Saiyan princess as she hit the ring floor, causing an explosion that made everyone else brace themselves until the blasts stopped and the smoke cleared, revealing a crater in the ring with Akio laying face down in it, her armor gone but her bodysuit was still intact, before Piccolo landed with his arms crossed with a grin.

The Tournament Announcer then spoke out. "It looks like Akio is down for the count!"

But Piccolo stopped him. "Don't even think about counting, you insignificant worm! It's not over yet! We have barely begun." Causing the human to shut his mouth.

And to prove Piccolo right Akio rose to her feet and walked out of the crater. "Impressive, Piccolo. Only your father has ever destroyed my armor."

"Man, those 2 seem like the most dangerous people on Earth. It makes it hard to root for either 1 of them." Chi-Chi said with a bit of worry.

"Well, Akio, we all know is dangerous, but I do know her." Bulma said before looking at Piccolo. "But him, I'm not so sure about."

Piccolo and Akio both heard that and smirked. "It seems you've caused much fear in these humans of you, Akio. Well, they're right to fear you, as they will me."

"Oh, I'm sure they will." Aiko grinned. "But…to make them fear both of us, let's show them our real unrestrained power and make them realize how far out of their league they were from the start."

"A pleasure." Piccolo said before they got into different stances and increased their powers to their maximum, with Akio's purple and icy blue aura burst while Piccolo's greenish black aura did the same.

"HAAAAAAAAA!" They both yelled out as they felt their power increasing, with the entire area shaking as strong winds blew due to the force of their power.

Bulma's scouter then measured their power levels and was extremely shocked at seeing the numbers. 'Holy shit! Their power levels are rising rapidly! 500…800…1,000…1,200…1,300…1,500…1,800…2,000! I…don't…fucking believe it!'

"Bulma, are you okay? What's the scooter say?" Mai asked her friend with worry.

"Their power are…over 2,000 each!" Bulma revealed with shock.

"2-2,000 each?! There's…no way they could be so strong!" Chi-Chi said with equal shock.

The 2 warriors' auras, as if egging them to make their move, collided with each other before Akio and Piccolo did the same, both preparing an attack as they got into an arm lock before blocking, dodging and trading punches and kicks until getting into a strong, evenly matched handlock. Akio, due to seeing it many times during her training with Piccolo, saw that because about to use eye beams, which she docked to avoid before kicking him in the head with both feet, sending him stumbling back with his arms stretched out, allowing the demon prince to bring her into the air and smash her down on the ring until Akio broke the handlock, flipped towards Piccolo and landed a knee to the right side of his face before she increased her speed to vanish from sight while Piccolo retracted his arms and looked around for her.

"Whoa! After an amazing attack, Akio has vanished again!" The Tournament Announcer said with amazement.

And as Piccolo kept his guard up while calmly looking for the Saiyan princess, Roshi and the others were astounded. "Unbelievable. She's disappeared without a trace. But why's Junior so calm?"

"If Akio is an expert at vanishing, I'd be worried about where she was going to appear next. Especially with how her personality is." Tien said with a bit of worry.

But after a few more seconds, Piccolo found Akio using his senses and elbowed her hard into the red wall beside Roshi and his students, breaking it in the process. "Hahahahaha. Foolish Akio. You know you can never hide from me."

But as Krillin looked where Akio had landed, he saw that she'd vanished again. "Whoa. She's…gone again."

But Piccolo smiled. "Just like a true Saiyan princess."

"Damn right, Piccolo." Akio said from behind him, her lip bleeding from the elbow he'd landed before she landed an air roundhouse kick to his face that sent him back before he righted himself and landed a hard gut punch to Akio when she caught up with him. The 2 warriors began trading punches and kicks with each other again until Akio jumped behind him. And as he turned, Akio landed a jump kick to his mouth that sent him flying before he stopped himself and got into the air!

"GGGRRRRRRRR! That was a very big mistake, Akio!" Piccolo said with anger while wiping the blood off his lower lip.

"Really? Because the way I see it, you did the exact same thing to me." Akio countered before wiping the blood from her lip as well.

"Maybe! But up until now, we've held back our powers! No longer! NOW THESE WEAKLINGS CAN SEE THAT THIS IS NO LONGER A TOURNAMENT!" Piccolo said before preparing a large green energy blast in his right hand.

Akio was surprised at this technique. "Ah, a new blast technique, I see." Before looking at the humans. "Better leave now, unless you all have a death wish!" Making some of them worried and scared, especially Bulma, Chi-Chi and the others.

"THAT'S RIGHT, HUMANS! RUN LIKE THE INSECTS YOU ARE UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE CRUSHED UNDER THE WEIGHT OF MY BLAST!" Piccolo yelled out.

"Don't mind the pests, Piccolo, I'm right here!" Akio said, accepting the challenge.

"Hahaha. Hahahahaha. That's what I like to hear!" Piccolo said with delight.

"But…how about I make it easier for you?!" Akio said while flying up a few feet away from him.

"YES, AKIO, TAKE MY NEW SPECIAL SHINE BLAST LIKE A TRUE SAIYAN WARRIOR PRINCESS! SPECIAL SHINE!" Piccolo yelled out with delight before pointing his new ultimate blast technique and firing it at her as she got into a defensive stance and took the blast head on as it went towards and landed on the nearby mountains, blowing them up in an explosive bright green blast that shook the area before it stopped after a few minutes, leaving a very big crater where the mountains used to be!

Akio, revealed to have a few scratches on her, landed back in the ring, grinning with insanity as the crowd cheered. "Very, very impressive, Piccolo! That actually hurt a bit!"

"Those cheers are well deserved. If Akio hadn't flown in the air and taken that blast, none of us would be here right now." Roshi said with great relief.

"Master, I don't feel so good." Krillin said with fear.

"Hahahahaha. That was just a fraction of what my Special Shine can do, Akio! This next 1 will seem weak by comparison!" Piccolo promised.

"Excellent! Because I have a surprise for you: an improved version of my ultimate blast called the Super Galick Kamehameha wave!" Akio countered with eagerness to test her new super blast.

"That is good, Akio! Because I have 1 of my own: A Super Special Shine!" Piccolo told her while grinning with the same insanity before both warriors prepared the super versions of their ultimate blast techniques.

But before they could, Roshi called out. "Wait! Akio, please don't do it!" Making them both stop. "If you both fire those blasts, you'll kill us all!"

"Hahahahaha! You really think I care if you weaklings die? Right now, he and I only care about 1 thing: winning this fight!" Akio told them, making them afraid and angry. "So, shut the hell up and stay out of this!"

But only Piccolo was delighted at hearing Akio speak that way. "Hahahahaha! Too bad for you, humans! But I'm sure that Kami will thank us…if Akio and I both die today!"

"Indeed, Piccolo!" Akio said with an insane smile.

"Maybe these humans will try to stop us, Akio, but that's why we'll enjoy taking their lives if they do!" Piccolo said before addressing the humans that knew the Saiyan princess. "Be honest, it's times like these that you wish you all were more like Akio and me." He taunted, making them angry. "Fools. The Saiyan princess and I are unstoppable. There wasn't anything you could have done even before this event began…because we were holding back our true power just to make you think you could defeat us! Either way, regardless if 1 of us or both of us should live or die, Akio and I have won no matter what!"

"What a bunch of boastful bluffers." Launch said arrogantly.

"I…don't think they're bluffing, Launch." Bulma said otherwise with worry.

"You so-called warriors stand there so afraid of the 2 of us, and you should be! We hold the edge over your bleeding heart weaklings…because none of you are the insane, bloodthirsty and ruthless monsters that we are!" Akio told Roshi and his students.

"A..kio! SHUT UP!" Tien said with his anger rising.

But Piccolo told him. "You fools don't get it, do you? Akio and I are the superior beings here! We call the shots now! But we are also the best and only hope for the future of this planet, as well as the entire universe! If 1 or both of us should live through this, that future of your continued existence will be secured! BUT, SHOULD BOTH OF US DIE HERE TODAY…THEN EVENTUALLY…THE EARTH AND YOUR ENTIRE RACE…WILL ALL DIE!"

"You're both wrong! Even if you should die, we still have the dragon balls! And we'll train as hard as we need to to survive!" Yamcha said with confidence.

Akio and Piccolo prepared their ultimate blasts again as the Saiyan princess countered. "YOU'RE AN OVERCONFIDENT FOOL, SCARS! WITHOUT EITHER PICCOLO OR ME, YOUR BACKWATER PLANET IS DOOMED!"

Bulma's scouter then read both their power levels and saw that they were rising rapidly because of the energy they were gathering. "Whoa! Their power levels are rising fast! 3,000…no, they're over 4,000!"

"What?! No way! That can't be right! That thing must be malfunctioning!" Mai said, though deep down, she knew it was accurate.

"Take this, Akio! SUPER SPECIAL SHINE!" Piccolo yelled out before firing his blast.

"Not this time, Piccolo! It's your turn to take mine! GALICK KAMEHAMEHA!" Akio countered before firing her blast as well, causing a massive beam struggle between the 2 warriors, who struggled to gain the upper hand for a few minutes until Akio pushed her blast towards Piccolo, with all her might, overthinking his blast and hitting him as he quickly got into a defensive stance head on as it flew into the sky while also shaking the area and destroying large parts of the stadium!

When the smoke cleared after a few minutes, everyone sighed in relief. "She did it! Akio won!" Krillin said.

But Roshi knew otherwise. "No. Look up." He said, making them do just that and seeing Piccolo, still alive but with his gi massively ruined and his turban completely gone, revealing his antenna.

"Good. Very good, Piccolo." Akio said with satisfaction that Piccolo survived.

Piccolo, despite being in pain, grinned with wickedness and insanity as he'd been taught by the Saiyan princess to overcome extreme amounts of pain. "Your training is serving me well, Akio. The pain I'm feeling is harmful, but because of your training, I barely even feel it slowing me down!" He said before landing in the ring. "But this is far from over yet!"

"I'm counting on that." Akio said darkly.

Chi-Chi, as well as the entire crowd, was beginning to feel very afraid of these 2 warriors. "Bulma, I think it'd be better for everyone if we all get the hell out of here."

"I'm with you on that, Chi-Chi." Bulma agreed.

"Akio launched a devastating attack that was nothing short of spectacular. However, either by extreme luck or extraordinary stamina, Junior has survived, and from the looks of it, eager to continue." The Tournament Announcer said.

Akio was getting a bit frustrated that these humans were just bugging her while she was trying to enjoy the greatest fight of her life. "Arrh! I am getting sick of these pests!"

"Oh, don't worry about that anymore, Akio. They'll be running for their lives on e they see my lastest technique." Piccolo assured her. "It's a real show-stopper!" Before he took a stance and yelled out…as his body began to grow. And not like his father did, this was even greater, as he grew massively until he was taller than the stadium, making everyone but Akio afraid until it was finished. "So, humans, what do you think of this? Still wanna stick around and possibly get crushed?!"

Seeing this caused the already afraid earthlings to panic before they, to Akio's and Piccolo's amusement, all began running away from the arena, getting as far away from the fight as they possibly could until the stadium was all cleared out, save for the Tournament Announcer, Bulma and all her friends before they and the Tournament Announcer joined Roshi and his students.

"I trust this is more to your liking, Akio?" The now bigger Piccolo asked.

Akio saw that Bulma and the others were still here, but was satisfied enough. "Well, Bulma and her friends are still here, but this is enough for me. But still, very impressive."

Blonde Launch grabbed the Tournament Announcer and demanded. "Hey! Isn't that against the rules?!"

"I'm…afraid there's no rule against getting bigger." He answered.

But Bulma knew better. "I'm afraid the rules went outta the window when this final match started."

Piccolo then began attacking the Saiyan princess, who used her smaller size and speed to her advantage to avoid every blow that he tried until he successfully swated her down hard. "Hahaha. Hahahahaha." Piccolo laughed before moving in to crush Akio.

"Akio! Let me help you!" Tien told Akio, despite hating her.

But Piccolo and Akio both reacted to that. "You stay out of this, weakling! I'd rather die than accept help from any of you or your bleeding heart friends!"

"Hahahahaha. Oh, I love the way your Saiyan pride works, Akio. There'll be more honor in your death that way." Piccolo promised.

"Maybe so. But your size, while impressive, has its weaknesses, which is why I never transform into a Great Ape, other than the fact that the form itself disgusts me." Akio countered with a grin.

"Then show the weakness to me!" Piccolo demanded.

"With pleasure." Akio said darkly before avoiding a breath attack from Piccolo by flipping behind him and landing a rush attack to the back of his left knee that sent him down, allowing the Saiyan princess to pick him up by a finger and threw him before he landed on his back!

"Whoa! Only Akio could do something like that!" Mai said with great surprise.

"Fuckin' A." Bulma said.

Part of Akio's training must have been how to defy the laws of physics." Roshi said. "After expelling a great deal of energy with her Galick Kamehameha wave, she managed to topple a giant."

"Man, she's crazy." Krillin said with a bit of fear.

Piccolo got up and grinned. "Excellent work, Akio. Just like the old man taught you." He congratulated before trying to land several hits that Akio avoided until she found an opening and kicked him in his right eye! But when she tried to go for his other eyes, he quickly used an eye beam that hit her left knee, sending her falling to the floor before he brought his right foot down on her! But after a few minutes, Akio, with much effort, lifted his foot off her and threw him back before he got up again! "AARRRH! DAMN YOU!"

"I told you, Piccolo. Making yourself big has a major weakness: it makes your entire body a bigger and easier target for much smaller opponents!" Akio told him.

"It's not over yet, Akio! This wasn't the full extent of this ability." Piccolo said before getting up.

"I guess I'll have to teach you the hard way, Piccolo." Akio said while crossing her arms.

Piccolo then took a stance before beginning grow even bigger, causing the ground and ring to crack and the area to shake until he was the literal size of a Titan. "What do you think?"

"We're definitely in trouble now." Tien said with worry as his friends were afraid.

"Unbelievable! He's as big as a valcano and he's about to erupt!" The Tournament Announcer said before he and the others ran to another part of the area.

But Yamcha asked as he saw Akio standing there with a grin. "Why is she still standing there?! It's over!"

"She not afraid of anything, that's why! 1 of the perks of being batshit insane!" Bulma answered, knowing Akio better than anyone.

"Hahahahaha. The woman is absolutely right! Neither of us fear anything! Not even death itself!" Piccolo declared.

"Indeed. Just the way I taught you, Piccolo. But…there's also something else a smaller opponent with speed can do against a giant." Akio told him. "Allow me to show you!" Before she jumped up to his open mouth and flew into it, much to the shock of everyone watching!

"What the hell? She went down his throat!" Chi-Chi said with disgust.

"She's insane!" Krillin said.

"No shit, genius!" Bulma said while whacking him upside his head.

As Piccolo was choking, Akio was punching and kicking him so hard in the throat that it caused him to cough her out. But she wasn't the only thing he coughed up. The bottle containing Kami was flying right towards Tien, who saw it before catching it. And when he saw it, he immediately removed the cork, setting Kami free, making everyone shocked at seeing him!

"No! Damn it all! Akio, you fool! You freed him!" Piccolo said with anger.

"Calm down, Piccolo! I didn't save him out of kindness, I did it because I want him to see the full extent of our ruthlessness and brutality!" Akio countered with an insane smile.

The Tournament Announcer was also shocked. "Whoa! Now there's 2 of these things!"

"What?! How can there be 2 of this monster?" Bulma asked.

"Wait! Bulma, don't think that's Piccolo, despite the resemblance." Mai said, noticing that this being that looked just like Piccolo was wearing opposite clothing colors to what King Piccolo wore.

Roshi then asked. "You're Kami, aren't you?" Getting a nod from the Guardian of the Earth. "You're free now. Akio got you out of Piccolo's throat, for her own reasons, of course and Tien freed you."

"What?" Kami asked with confusion before remembering. "Ah, yes. The Evil Containment Wave was reversed on me."

But despite being angry, Piccolo grinned evilly before turning back to his normal size. "You were right about that ability, Akio. It does have its drawbacks. Thank you for showing them to me."

"Then thank me by continuing our fight, Piccolo!" Akio said with an eager smile.

"With absolute pleasure!" Piccolo said with equal eagerness before the 2 warriors rushed to each other and increased their speed to its maximum to the point where it looked like they vanished, much to everyone, especially Kami's surprise, as they couldn't see where they were at all.

"They're gone! Not even I can see them." Kami said with shock.

But Yamcha looked up and saw where they were by the moving lights in the sky. "They…they're in the sky!"

Akio and Piccolo were both trading hard blows with each other, bruising them both until Piccolo punched her down. But Akio stopped herself by firing a Galick Kamehameha wave to the ring floor that brought her right back to him before she hit him very hard with both fists! But when they began falling down, Piccolo surprisingly fired a Special Shine attack from his antenna, hitting her dead on before she fell to the ring floor hard!

"That was…very surprising, Piccolo!" Akio said with an insane grin before she got back to her feet and rushed to Piccolo as he did her, holding opponent fists back for another hard punch on each other!

But before they could land their intended punches, they were both stopped…by Kami, who used all his strength to stop their fists from colliding, much to the earthlings' shock and Piccolo's and Akio's extreme anger. "You have just made a very big mistake, old man! You should have stayed out of this!"

But Kami tried to reason with both of them. "This has gone on king enough! Both of you must stop this madness, now!"

But Akio and Piccolo, due to their pride and battle obsessed natures, punched the old guardian in the gut and back really hard before punching him out of the ring, much to their shock before Akio yelled out. "WE DON'T RECALL ASKING YOU FOR YOUR OPINION ON OUR FIGHT, YOU WEAK, PATHETIC FOOL!"

Piccolo added with the same anger as the Saiyan princess. "ONLY WE DECIDE WHAT ENDS AND WHAT DOESN'T END HERE TODAY! INTERFERE AGAIN, AND YOU'LL RECEIVE FAR WORSE THAN THAT!"

Roshi and Krillin helped Kami to his feet as Yamcha called them both out. "What the hell is wrong with both of you?! Can't either of you see that what you're doing is downright insane?!"

"I'm afraid they don't care, my friend." Roshi said. "True warriors, like them, don't contemplate the fate of the world, only the strength of their opponents. For them, nothing exists beyond the battlefield. They only care about victory or defeat."

Akio then jumped a few feet away from her opponent. "Piccolo, that fool interfered with our intended attacks. I believe a little debt is in order."

"Indeed." Piccolo said with a smirk before he and the Saiyan princess rushed to each other and punched each other's faces at the same time, sending them both back until they stopped themselves and landed close to each other again. "Now, shall we continue this little sadistic and bloodthirsty battle?"

"Let's!" Akio said with sadistic eagerness.

"You fools! Think of what you demanded I train you both for!" Kami called out. "If you both die, the earth will not be able to defend itself against the other monsters of the universe! If you both want to protect your territory, end this madness now and focus your attention on them! If either of you or both of you did, there's no way the earth will have a chance, despite the potential of these great warriors who you both consider pest, which is not true at all, as they have more strength and courage than either of you will ever know!"

"Right now, you old fool, all we care about is winning this fight! Nothing can stop us from finishing it! Not even our intended goal we made you train us for!" Piccolo countered. "If we both have to die today by each other's hand, THEN SO BE IT!"

Kami was shocked at hearing this, as he couldn't believe how insane both the son of his evil counterpart and the Saiyan princess actually were. "You…you're both insane!"

But Tien spoke to him. "Kami, let them do it." Making Kami look at the 3 eyed warrior. "None of us can stop them at this point. They're both far too strong."

"But don't worry about it. If 1 or both of them die, we'll just bring them back with the dragon balls." Krillin assured him.

But Akio just grinned wickedly. "Hahahahaha. Pathetic and foolish! Your bleeding hearts are the very reason you're all weak compared to Piccolo and I! You just don't have the will to deal the killing blow on your opponents and it allows your enemies to do to you what you cowards won't do to them. And when that happens, you have only yourselves to blame for your weakness! Look what happened to 3 eyes in his fight against that walking pile of scrap metal! He now has a permanent reminder of what mercy gets you."

Yamcha got angry as he prepared to step in and deal with Akio once and for all. "You heartless jerk! I'll show you who's the real weakling here!" But Bulma, Chi-Chi and Mai stopped him.

"You or your friends cannot contend with us, pretty boy. You're all way out of our league and you all know it!" Piccolo countered with a smirk.

But despite his students' anger, Master Roshi agreed with the Saiyan princess and Piccolo. "I really hate to admit it, but they're both right about you all being out of their league. The only people who can stop them right now… are each other."

But Akio and Piccolo only laughed at that. "HAHAHAHAHA! HAHAHAHAHA! HAHAHAHAHA! You idiotic fools! It took you all this long to realize that Akio and I are superior to you in every way?!"

Kami, realizing now that nothing or no 1 could stop them, chose to step down. "Do what you will. I see now no 1 here can stop you both, not even me." But he was secretly thinking to himself. 'Those 2 are…incredible. Their combined strength is unfathomable. Thanks to her natural born abilities, Akio gets stronger and stronger every time she fights. And thanks to his father's wish, Piccolo has been born with the exact same gift. Their powers have increased to such a degree that they've far surpassed even me. But if they really want to defend the planet they both claim as their own, whatever it takes, despite mine and the humans' revulsion towards them, they must not die today. Either of them. Not when there are other threats out in the universe that are far worse than they are.'

"It's ironic, don't you think, Akio? With every ounce of pain inflicted upon us, it only makes us stronger!" Piccolo said with a grin.

"That's only if we're lucky enough to heal, Piccolo. We shouldn't let our greatest ability and gift cause us to overestimate ourselves like your father did." Akio said strangely wisely.

"That is true. But with our resilience, it'll be extremely hard to kill either 1 of us. Let alone both of us." Piccolo countered. "But enough talking! Time to finish this!" Before firing a Special Shine blast at Akio that she jumped up to avoid. But he controlled it with his mind and made it follow her, much to her surprise she grinned crazily and went towards Piccolo with fast speed, getting into his face before jumping up at the last second so that the blast hit him instead, causing an explosion that made everyone brace themselves until the winds caused by it were over.

And when the smoke cleared, Akio stood with her arms crossed before Piccolo was revealed to be greatly hurt, with his left arm bleeding and useless. "Whoa! That was crazy!"

"What's to expect from Akio?! She's beyond crazy!" Bulma told him.

But Akio wasn't concerned. "Piccolo? Care to show them your new trick?" She asked with a smirk.

"Hahaha. Yes!" Piccolo said before ripping his arm off, shocking them all before he concentrated and regrew another arm!

"Holy…shit!" Mai said with disbelief.

"That was a clever idea, Akio. But now I'll show you a technique that you can't use against me! I call it…my Hyper Explosive Demon Wave!" Piccolo said with delight before preparing his latest technique, forming his arms together and beginning to gather great amounts of energy for his attack.

Akio knew what type of technique this was and looked at the humans. "Better find a safe place to cover while you can, fools, unless you all want to die! But you'd better hurry up, he's gathering your energy for his attack. But at least it'll be put to far better use."

Bulma checked her scouter and saw that Piccolo's power was indeed increasing. "She's right! His power shooting up like a rocket! It's over…3,000!"

Tien quickly flew in the air and fired a Tri-Cannon at the ground, making a shelter for himself and his friends. "Guys! Hurry! Get in this hole right now! It's our only chance!"

"Right!" Krillin said before he and the others quickly did just that

"But what about Akio?!" Kami asked.

"Let her die if that's what she really wants! Just get in the hole!" Mai said before getting Kami into the hole before jumping in herself.

"Excellent work, Piccolo. You've managed to put their power to even better use." Akio said with a smirk.

"Yes! Now let's see how it'll affect you, sweet princess!" Piccolo said with an insane grin while Akio got into a defensive stance as Piccolo unleashed all the power he'd gathered into a giant blast that was comparable to a nuclear missile explosion that engulfed the entire island before it went up to the sky and cleared up shortly after, leaving everything on entire tournament island destroyed! "Hahaha. Hahahahaha. Hahahaha. Hahahahaha. Let's see how your durability can take that kind of attack, Akio."

And when he looked at Akio, he saw that she was bleeding a lot, and that her bodysuit and gloves were almost gone, save for the pieces that covered her private areas, but her boots were still intact. But, like the brave, insane and bloodthirsty Saiyan princess she was, she was easily overcoming the intense pain she felt. "I admit, taking that whole attack did a number on my body, but…the pain I feel means nothing!"

"Hahahahaha. You impress me with every attack you take that way, Akio. But even your extreme pain tolerance has its limits." Piccolo countered.

The earthlings and Kami got out of the hole Tien made for them and saw that Akio was bleeding a lot. "By the Gods, that bitch is really durable! Gotta give her that." Chi-Chi said with amazement.

"Why I'm I not surprised?" Bulma asked herself.

"Me too." Mai added.

"She took that blast head on, and yet she's still standing despite bleeding like that? What on earth is she?!" Tien asked himself.

"I admire you for using every attack and trick you have, Piccolo, but it's time to show you 1 of my new techniques." Akio said before preparing her new technique, which she called her Meteor Combination.

"GO AHEAD, AKIO! I CAN TAKE IT!" Piccolo challenged.

"With pleasure!" Akio said with a sadistic and bloodthirsty grin before she rushed real fast at Piccolo, elbowing him hard in the face before landing multiple punches and kicks on him, ending with a very hard punch to his gut that hurt him just enough to make him fall to the ground before she jumped into the air and fired a Galick Kamehameha wave at him, hitting him head on before she saw that he was seemingly passed out in a big crater made by her blast while she landed in front of it.

Krillin then told the Tournament Announcer. "Hey. I think you should start counting now."

"Huh?" The Tournament Announcer asked before composing himself. "Oh, yes."

But Akio stopped him. "DON'T YOU DARE! IT'S NOT OVER YET!"

"I'm afraid she's right. I'm still alive, and that means he is, too. But this fight isn't over yet. It's far from over." Kami agreed with Akio.

"You're right, old man!" Piccolo said telepathically in Kami's mind before firing a blast out of his mouth that went straight through Akio's chest, making her fly back into the ground, much to everyone's shock.

"FUCKING HELL! He blasted right through her!" Chi-Chi yelled out.

Piccolo got up and walked over to Akio, who grinned with insanity at the pain she was feeling. "Hahahahaha. Hahahahaha. Hahahahahaha. Taking the pain like a true Saiyan warrior. My father would be so very proud of you, Akio. But…even though a small part of me hates doing this to you, you're the 1 who taught me to fight like a Saiyan, for which I am eternally grateful for. But also…it's time…TO HAVE A LITTLE REVENGE ON YOU FOR KILLING MY FATHER IN THE 1ST PLACE!" He yelled out before stumping on the hole in Akio's chest, making them both laugh at the pain.

"Hey! Stop this madness, now!" Krillin said before he, Tien and Yamcha began to run towards them to stop this insanity.

"NO, YOU WEAKLINGS DON'T! Akio and Piccolo yelled out as they saw this and fired a combined energy blast at them, stopping them in their tracks. "IF YOU FOOLS WANT TO KEEP BREATHING, STAY OUT OF THIS!"

"GRRRRR! YOU'RE BOTH INSANE!" Tien declared with frustration.

"She really is batshit insane! I can't believe I ever wanted to marry that crazy bitch!" Chi-Chi said with anger at herself.

Akio then saw her chance and fired a mouth blast right through Piccolo's chest as well before she got up. "Hahahahaha. HAHAHAHAHA! You're not the only 1 that takes cheap shots, Piccolo. Especially when an enemy's guard is down!"

"Excellent!" Piccolo grinned while holding his wound, not bothering to regenerate it.

"Yes. Just like we taught each other. But now, it's time…to finish this!" Akio said with a grin as her tail unwrapped from her waist.

"Indeed. This isn't over until 1 or both of us are dead!" Piccolo agreed.

"And that's how I like fighting, Piccolo. I don't treat it like it's a game, but as a test to see if I'm worthy to live…or die with honor!" Akio said while revealing how she viewed fighting.

The 2 warriors rushed to each other and began trading multiple blows with each other, but even slowly this time as they were at their limits. Piccolo began by punching Akio in the hole in her chest, making Akio retaliate by punching him in his right ribs before they both rushed to each other and landed hard punches to their chests that sent them flying away from each other a few feet before they got back up again, with blood loss making them weak as their vision was beginning to blur, their injuries catching up with them.

Piccolo and Akio rushed to each other and punched each other hard in their chest holes…before the demon prince kicked her left leg with enough force to break the bones, causing Akio to retaliate by doing the same thing before Piccolo kicked her to the ground!

"Ahhhh! They broke each other's legs!" Krillin yelled out.

"How far are they willing to take this?!" Mai said as she covered her eyes, unable to watch any more.

"They won't stop until either 1 of them or both of them are dead!" Bulma answered while holding Chi-Chi close to her.

Piccolo got up 1st and grinned. "Hahahahaha. I'd love to thank you, Akio. Fighting with you like this means more to me than you can possibly imagine." He said before firing a finger beam at her left arm, drilling right through it! "My father lost everything during his last battle with you, including his left arm. But unlike him, I won't make the mistake of leaving 1 of your limbs of use to you." Then he stopped the beam. "It's a shame that I have to do this, but you taught me to never hesitate to deal the final blow. You've taught me so much and have honored my father's dying wish. But even though you shall soon die, know that I gather the dragon balls to bring you back, my worthy sister in arms."

And when Piccolo began flying into the air to prepare his final blast, Krillin was dumbstruck. "Wait! He's gonna kill her and then wish her back to life? What the hell is wrong with them?!"

"Fuckin' A right! What's the point of killing her if he's just gonna wish her back to life anyway?" Chi-Chi asked with confusion.

"It's his way of proving that he won't hesitate to kill his enemies. It's what Akio trained him to do." Kami answered for all of them. "It's the way of the Saiyan race. Akio was taught to fight that way, and she passed those teachings on to the son of my evil half. To the Saiyan race, fighting to kill your enemies and become stronger if you win, or die if you don't. To live and die like a warrior…is the greatest honor among the Saiyan race."

"That's…that's insane!" Yamcha said with disbelief.

"What kind of warriors think like that?" Chi-Chi asked.

"Only the ones who're battle obsessed to a fault." Bulma answered for the woman she was beginning to fall for.

But Akio and Piccolo paid them no mind, as the demon prince was gathering energy for another Special Shine blast while putting big amounts of lightning into it. "Hahahahaha! Enjoy this, Akio! I'm sure you will find it very electrifying! SUPER SPECIAL SHINE BLAST!" Before he fired his ultimate blast technique at Akio, with it seemingly hitting her head on and causing a big explosion that made everyone brace themselves and close their eyes tightly until it stopped, with Akio nowhere to be seen. Piccolo landed shortly after, not seeing Akio anywhere. "It appears I've won! Akio is dead! But not for long, for I shall gather the dragon balls and wish her back! Hell may have her spirit, but it won't be for long! Our vision of this world's future, along with the entire universe, will be realized, and not even Frieza will be able to stop us! Hahahahaha! So you see, earthlings, Akio and I are your only hope for this world's future and the future of the entire universe! Be honored that you'll all be alive to see that glorious day!"

But then, Kami saw someone above, flying towards Piccolo. "No! That is…impossible! S-she's alive! Akio is still alive!"

"What?!" Piccolo asked with a bit of shock before he turned and saw that it was indeed Akio, with a big hole in her body, his Special Shine blast having pierced right through her. "You…you're alive?!"

"YES, PICCOLO! I TOLD YOU: IT DOESN'T END UNTIL 1 OR BOTH OF US IS DEAD!" Akio shouted out as she got close enough and fired a Galick Kamehameha wave that went right through Piccolo's stomach before they both fell to the ground hard, with the Saiyan princess sliding right next to him until they stopped!

Bulma then asked the Tournament Announcer. "Are they…out of the ring?"

The Tournament Announcer looked around for a bit before saying. "Well, there may not be much ring left, but it appears they're both out of bounds, THEREFORE, THE MATCH IS A DRAW!"

Bulma, Chi-Chi and the others laughed and cheered, as the fight was finally over despite there not being a winner, while Kami only smiled with relief. "YES! YES! IT'S OVER! IT'S FINALLY OVER!"

But to show their relief, Bulma and Chi-Chi embraced in a very passionate kiss that lasted for 8 minutes, not caring if they were alone or that Yamcha was watching. "Mmmm. Mmmmm. Mmmmm."

"Mmmmm. Mmmm. Mmmmm. Mmmmmmmmm." Chi-Chi moaned as she rubbed and squeezed Bulma's ass, while almost everyone else looked on in shock.

"What the hell?!" Yamcha asked with shock.

"Took the words right outta all our mouths." Krillin said with equal shock.

Bulma and Chi-Chi separated and looked at them. "HEY! MIND YOUR OWN FUCKING BUSINESS!" Making most of them very afraid.

But Tien, not paying attention to the scene before then, was only looking at the weakened Akio and Piccolo, growing angrily at them both. For Piccolo, due to what his father did to the Earth in the past, and Akio, for everything she'd put everyone through ever since she landed on this planet and met Bulma. And also, remembering Akio's words about him being weak in their fight. He then thought that, due to them being in this weakened state, he could easily kill them both right now.

And so, flying up and preparing a Tri-Cannon at maximum power, he shouted out. "AKIO! PICCOLO! YOU BOTH THINK THAT WE'RE WEAK?! YOU THINK WE'RE NOTHING BUT PESTS?! WELL, I'LL…SHOW YOU BOTH! YOUR REIGN OVER THIS PLANET IS OVER!" And when the Tri-Cannon was ready, he prepared to kill the beings who he despised most at that moment, who were grinning with delight and insanity. "AAARH! JUST DIIIIIIEE!"

But Kami, seeing this, and remembering his private thoughts from earlier, as well as Akio's warnings of Frieza, his father and all of their vile minions and how they operated, quickly flew in front of Tien, getting in his way. "NOOOO!"

Tien looked surprised before telling him. "Get out of my way, Kami, now!"

"No, I can't let you do this!" Kami told him.

Tien was surprised that the guardian of Earth himself was actually defending those insane psychopaths. "Kami, you of all people know what these 2 are capable of and the danger they are to the Earth. This world will never truly be safe or free until they stop breathing! They're both pure evil, and pure evil will never be tamed, controlled or changed!"

"There's something that neither of them more than likely didn't tell any of you: Piccolo and I are forever linked. If he dies, then I will die as well."

Tien and the others were shocked at hearing that. But Tien assured him. "But, Kami. Once he's dead, we'll just bring you back with the dragon balls. And Akio, she's had this coming for years! There's no reason to keep either of them alive anymore!"

But Kami countered by telling them all. "You're wrong, Tien. Because there's also something very crucial that you all deserve to know: I created the dragon balls and Shenron. And if I should die, the dragon balls will be rendered useless. They'll turn into ordinary stones…forever." Making them all shocked to hear that information.

"Did…Akio know about that?" Tien asked.

"Yes, she did. That's why, despite how serious she fought Piccolo, even then, it was never her intention to kill him. And Piccolo's intention was the same. They never truly wanted to kill each other despite fighting like they were, they only wanted to truly test their increased abilities against each other in a real fight, but if they did manage to kill the other, then, to them, it only proves that the other is stronger and that the opponent didn't deserve to live, such is the way of the Saiyan race."

"That's…that's insane!" Mai said with surprise.

"They're both insane, Mai. But even so, they aren't the only threats to the Earth. Akio told me of a cruel tyrant named Frieza, who had enslaved her race to conquer planets for his empire, like his father, King Cold before him. Their top lieutenants are 10 times stronger than the Saiyan race, but the tyrants themselves, 1,000 times stronger than they are. But the only problem is that even Akio's father, King Vegeta never knew the fullest extent of their power, which is why they could never free themselves from Frieza's or Cold's enslavement." Kami explained to them what Akio had told him when they 1st met.

"Then, if and when they do eventually come to earth, you can train my friends and me to stop them! Surely there's a way for us to beat them without these 2." Yamcha said with desperation.

But Kami knew otherwise. "Even if I did train you all, none of you could even come close to beating Frieza or King Cold, especially not if they were to fight you all together! Your potential is great, despite what Akio and Piccolo think of you, but even my training wouldn't bring you all nowhere near Frieza or King Cold's level. You may be able to defeat their minions but Frieza and King Cold are leagues beyond any of you. The only ones who have the potential to oppose them are the warriors who are at near death. And frankly, as much as I despise both of them, Akio and Piccolo are the lesser of the 2 evils. They may not be of pure heart and maybe they do deserve to die, but I've realized now that even though all of you and, even I, hate them, we all need them, now more than ever."

Tien and the others listened to every word that Kami said and despite the fact that didn't believe him about whoever this Frieza and King Cold, they could not deny, deep down, that every word he said was the truth. Especially the part about his connection to the dragon balls and what would become of them if the old guardian were to die today.

But despite that, Tien still wanted to kill both Akio and Piccolo. "I understand and believe you about why Piccolo can't die, but if I let her live, she'll keep the earth under her rule forever. She's insane, sadistic and bloodthirsty, Kami! And even if she has protected this planet, she only did it because she wants to keep it as her personal playground. That's all the Earth is to her! And she won't give any of her enemies that wanna kill her a 2nd chance like I've learned to!"

"I understand your feelings, Tien, more than you realize. I created Piccolo, yet he's become so strong, he's far surpassed even me, causing the world to be plunged into chaos, which has been a great source of guilt for me. But regardless of the Earth being her personal playground in her eyes, Akio has allowed the people of Earth to have the freedom they've had even before King Piccolo was born into this world decades ago. She hasn't truly enslaved anyone like Frieza and his father did to her race and countless others across the universe. Compared to those vile tyrants, Akio is more anti-hero and less evil than they are." Kami explained his reasoning for wanting Akio to live. "Please, my friend. I implore you to be better than they are. Show them that we value life, even when your enemies don't. If you kill them, it'll put the earth and every living thing on it in inevitable and mortal danger, and they will have won regardless. In order for the Earth to have a peaceful future in your lifetimes, as well as many generations to come, Akio and Piccolo must be allowed to live." Kami said with sympathy before putting a hand on his shoulder. "Please, Tien, be the better warrior and the better person that your friends know that you are."

Roshi then gently spoke to Tien. "Tien, my friend, you know in your heart Kami is right. As do the rest of us. If the dragon balls hadn't been forged, none of you would have ever met. And you all would not be who you are now. And despite Akio being more anti-hero than anything else, Bulma has told me that there were times that she's seen small scraps of good inside of her cold heart. If that's true, then maybe, just maybe, she isn't the completely heartless monster that we've all thought she is, despite showing us otherwise time and time again. And, as Bulma believes, though extremely doubtful, Akio may show us the goodness inside of her heart that she buried long ago to hide the inner pain she feels every day of losing her home planet and her people, including her mother and father, who did at least 1 good thing before they died, sending their daughter to another world so that she live on, regardless if they'd never see her grow up into the warrior she is today."

Tien, knowing in his heart that they were right, despite his hatred for the Saiyan princess and Piccolo, put the energy back into him before landing, with Kami following him. "You're…both right. About everything. I…need to be better than I was years ago, and I will be better. I swear it to all of you…and most importantly, myself."

"Thank you, my friend." Kami said with a smile. "Now, may I please have 2 Senzu Beans?"

"Uh, sure." Yamcha said before throwing 2 of his Senzu Beans to Kami. "But what for?"

But instead of answering, Kami glared at the dying Saiyan princess and demon prince before walking up to them, kneeling down and putting the beans in their mouths. "Eat them."

Akio and Piccolo, hearing this despite the pain and feeling the beans, quickly ate them, healing all their injuries and restoring them to their full health while also increasing their strength to new levels, much to the earthlings' shock. And when they were fully healed and opened their eyes again, they pushed Kami away from them and flew back a few feet away from him and the humans, with Akio banging her tail on the ground. "Hahahahaha. Hahahahaha. Hahahahaha!" They laughed wickedly.

"Oh, that's just fucking great! We know they were on the verge of dying, but we wouldn't have wanted them all healed up instantly!" Chi-Chi said with anger.

But Kami ignored that and only said darkly. "I didn't heal either of you for you, I did it for every living creature in this world and every world in the galaxy! You're both evil, but right now, you're a necessary evil."

"Hahahahaha. Noble, old man, but incredibly foolish. This changes nothing between us. Mercy is a loathsome trait for warriors like Akio and I, and 1 day, you'll all learn that it's a weakness that we don't share!" Piccolo told him.

"And because you spared me, old man and talked 3 eyes into it, this world is still mine to secretly rule." Akio reminded him. "But, as of now, I'm sharing my rule over this planet…with Piccolo, my worthy brother and comrade in arms. After all, what's the point of secretly having dominion over a planet…if you don't have anyone to share it with?" She asked before she and Piccolo took each other's hand to seal the new bond between them.

'Well, at least she's learned the value of sharing, in her own way.' Bulma thought to herself.

And when Akio and Piccolo began to fly into the air, the demon prince warned them all. "We'll see you all whenever we choose, you bleeding heart fools! But until then, we'll see you all in your nightmares!"

'Let's just hope that whatever they're going to do between now and then, It'll occupy them to give us a very long time of peace.' Mai thought to herself.

That was when Chiaotzu, recovered from what Tao did to him, called out to his best friend as he flew up to him and embraced him in a hug. "Tien!"

"Chiaotzu! You're okay!" Tien said happily.

"Well, my friends, it is time for me to take my leave." Kami told everyone. "But, in the future, should you ever decide to train under me, I'll always be waiting and will welcome you all." Before flying away.

Bulma then got out a capsule and uncapsuled a big aircraft. "And it's time for us to go home, too, guys. After everything that's happened here today, we all deserve a hell of a relaxing break." She said before embracing Chi-Chi. "And besides, I have a very beautiful new girlfriend that I promised to take out on the town of West City, I'm gonna keep that promise. But, I'll set all you guys up to go on a very relaxing cruise across the ocean. The gods know you've all more than earned that."

"OH YEAH!" Everyone else said with excitement before they all, including the Tournament Announcer, who just wanted to go home and try to forget everything and just relax, got into the plane, with Bulma and Chi-Chi sitting in a built in the back, lovingly embracing each other, both eager to see what their new relationship would mean for their futures.

There you go, my dear friends, the Piccolo Jr. Saga is complete at last. Next will be a bonus chapter about mainly Chi-Chi and Bulma, which will have a very big surprise in store that will change future events involving them in the story. Also, Akio is voiced by Grey DeLisle, who's voiced some of the greatest animated characters of all time, including Azula from Avatar the last Airbender. Just wanted you guys to know that.

Anyway, the bonus chapter will come very soon. Until then, hope you all liked this action packed chapter, especially the fight between Akio and Piccolo. Rate and review and I'll see you all next time, my dear friends.