The immensity of Gohan's power reached back toYadren who did not like where this encounter was going. Over the past seven years, Yadren liked to think that he had grown used to Gohan's outbursts. Yet he still managed to feel amazement at the half breed's mighty presence. "Glad he's on my side," The alien mutt managed to say, but still he was a little shaken. He was about to make tracks and call it a night when therusted tavern doors opened to revealfive highly decorated and armored soldiers. Yadren didn't even have to take a second glance to realize that they were their for him.

They made their way through the pub, paying little regard to the customers they shoved out of the way. As they grew closer their powers began to raise as if to display their excitement. Yadren quickly downed his drink and turned to his opponents, "I don't suppose I could interest you boys a drink, huh?" They just smiled and readied themselves to strike. This was not going to end well …

Fear, regret even pain were expected emotions that Gohan's mystery opponent should have been displaying, instead he seemed anxious even curious. As much as this filled Gohan with wonderment, he was also filled with another more overpowering feeling. Anger.

Lets try this again. Gohan Moved in fast with a sweeping kick to the strangers feet leaving the human off balance and in midair. Time to end this quickly. Gohan's fist illuminated into a blinding gold and as he prepared to strike, the energy surrounding his fist began to take on a from of its own. For a brief moment Gohan saw amazement in his enemies eyes. "Like it?" The shape took that of a creatures head, with razor fangs and deep Red eyes, "I think it like you." Gohan strikes "FERAL RAGE!" A great flaming creature leaps out on all four limbs with its fangs bared with all the intention of maiming this would be warrior. Just as soon as it strikes, however, it is deflected by the hands of the supposedly vulnerable fighter.

"Most impressive, you've managed to manipulate the multiform technique to new levels. You've managed to create a sentient being of pure energy. Obviously mimicking Cell's abilities so as not to be caught off guard again." The man stabilized himself in mid air and simply hovered before Gohan and his vicious creation. Then the beast vanished. "Your probably wondering how I could destroy your pet with a glancing blow, well their really is only one way for you to find out isn't their." With that said the man descended to the ground and put one hand behind his back while the other remained raised in front of his chest as if daring Gohan to strike.

If Gohan was to think this through logically and with level headed determination, he would come to the conclusion that meeting that dare would be a huge mistake and prove detrimental for him in this battle. However, Gohan's logical side was drown out by an over powering feral cry in his mind, that sounded much like a giant Oozaru. The saiyan in him would not stand being taunted.

Gohan widened his stance and gathered his strength forcing his energy to gather into his open palm. From the blinding light all the warrior could decipher was a sing word.

"MASENKO HAAAA!"

The massive wave of energy sped towards the awe struck man and from Gohan's perspective it looked as though he would be consumed by it. Yet, the oddest thing happened next. Gohan's blast began to bend away from the man and for a brief moment when Gohan looked to the man's face it looked like was trying to say something, his lips seemed to mouth out the word … duck?

The meaning of this became clear when Gohan witnessed his own Masenko blast heading back towards its owner. All Gohan could do was brace himself for he impact and endure a pain that would serve as a reminder for his own stupidity. And he did just that. When the smoke cleared Gohan's forearms were scorched and heavily bruised, but they were hurting far less than his pride.

"May I suggest we call this match a draw for now before you destroy this charming little planet?" The man offered. "And perhaps we could discuss that little issue concerning … well all of existence?"

Gohan looked at the man bewildered, this whole experience had been quite a shock. Either Gohan had become very sloppy over the years, or this guy was really that good. Neither explanation left Gohan with a particular good feeling, but he may as well hear the stranger out. After all, he had definitely earned Gohan's attention by now.