As they were getting closer, Aizen could sense that this planet was different. Its mortal level was higher than Namek.
"Tell me about this planet, Vados."
"Planet Sadala is inhabited by the warrior race of Saiyans. They live, breathe, eat and sleep - all so that one day they could give their all in a fight. Most of the planets near theirs have been raided and conquered by them..."
As she continued on, Aizen's smirk kept growing. This is what he was hoping he'd find. Even if he didn't, he was determined to build such a planet from scratch.
A whole race that was willing to charge into battle.
They will become his subordinates.
At first glance, it didn't look any different in terms of appearance.
But soon enough, a whole battalion of Saiyans came running - some flying - towards them.
What surprised Aizen was that the one leading the charge looked like a child, a very skinny child.
Kneeling in front of him, he introduced himself.
"Cabba, warrior of the Saiyan race hopes he can be of service to you, Lord Aizen."
"This is their main defense force." Vados began her own explanation. "Cabba is the third strongest warrior on this planet, the first two being-"
She was interrupted by a loud noise made by a duo flying towards them. They landed with a thud and made a small crater near them. Cabba ran towards them, but he was pushed aside by woman with a similar build to him. Her lower body was completely covered, but her midriff and lower back was exposed. A strapless bra - or perhaps a random cloth was being used to cover her breasts. If not for her short height, hers would be quite the alluring figure.
"Yo! Cabba! Why didn't you tell me someone strong was coming to our planet!?"
"Ugh, this is exactly why. Caulifla, lower your voice, this is our new God of Destruction, Lord Aizen."
The other girl in the crater ran up with her hand on her mouth, "A-A new God of D-Destruction!?" She was dressed in all red except her black leggings. A short skirt and blouse would've been provocative, but she looked more like a cute kid from the park.
Aizen looked at them as the one named Caulifla stared back intently. Walking closer, almost too close, she spoke too loudly for the God's ears.
"I don't know why Champa was replaced, but you look so much more like a God. You're taller, more handsome and you're not holding food." After that, her face was decorated by a huge grin. "Although I don't sense a lot of power from you, I doubt its because you're weak. Alright, let's spar! Mr. New God!"
"C-C-Cauli-" Cabba was stuttering with a horrified look on his face.
"Caulifla-san, you need to-" Vados tried to step in, but...
"Vados, stay back." Aizen ordered her not to. It was then that the angel noticed her master was smiling. Not a fake one - he was genuinely happy.
"Your name was Caulifla, correct? Who is your companion?" He asked because the girl in red clothes was hiding behind her. Aizen could easily guess the relationship here, the meek one and the loud one. A generic pairing.
"Hey, Kale! Stop hiding! This is Kale, don't underestimate her because she's stronger than me!"
"S-Sis...that's not..."
Aizen looked at them with a suspicious eye, but Vados confirmed her claim.
"I see. Wonderful. So, you want me to spar with a God?"
"God or not, doesn't matter. Let's just hurry up." Caulifla was starting to jump around.
"Unfortunately, I don't entertain requests from those beneath me, but..." Aizen's smirk never vanished, "I will do it if both of you participate. How about a bet?"
"Ho-Ho-Ho! A bet! You sure know how to make it interesting, Lord Aizen! Let's see...if we win...you will take us to Universe 7!"
"Hmm...a weird request, but its not a problem. And if you lose, the entire Saiyan race will become my slaves."
"DEAL!"
A huge uproar began amongst the defense corps.
"Caulifla! Stop it already! You've got to be insane to want to spar against a God of Destruction!" Cabba tried reasoning with his fellow comrade in arms.
"I didn't agree to f-fight, Sis!" Kale also joined him.
"Ugh, you guys are too much of a wussy! Are you forgetting my strength!? Plus Kale alone can defeat him easily!" Caulifla got frustrated with the others, like always. "Also, if he's stronger than us, then we'll follow his orders anyway! That's the Saiyan way! Being a slave is just a title at that point."
After a few more back and forths, Aizen himself gave Caulifla a hand.
"By the way, I won't be using Destruction, since its just a 'spar'."
The entire planet's population had gathered around in a manner of minutes. They were a safe distance away from the trio who were about to fight. Vados was projecting a screen on which they could watch.
She was quite intrigued by her master's proposal.
'I have no doubt that he is a prideful and arrogant being. But...he knows when to be deceitful. I can't wait to see what he has planned for these new servants.'
The person in question was standing in a vast field, opposing the duo pretend sisters.
Cabba was standing in between them, as a referee. His job was to give the signal to start and then run away. He was also in the middle of questioning his life choices.
"Alright! Let's fire it up! Kale, you wait behind and jump in when I need help!"
"G-Got it, Sis!"
Caulifla began screaming and flexing her muscles. Aizen looked at her with interest as her hair turned golden and her power level rose exponentially. Her body was also being surrounded by an aura with hints of lightning in it.
"This is Super Saiyan 2! I won't underestimate you by using just super Saiyan. Cabba, give the signal!"
'How intriguing. Her power level has risen by tenfold...or perhaps more. So she wasn't just being stupid. Vados told me about Super Saiyan on our way here...but seeing it in person...it truly is a masterpiece.' Aizen's inner monologue was cut short by Cabba.
As soon as the word "Begin!" was shouted, Caulifla jumped into the air and flew towards him to get the first hit.
Aizen dodged it and leaped to about 15 meters in the air.
Everyone, including Cabba, Kale and Caulifla, were staring at him.
Calling forth his Zanpakto, in the moment of shock for his enemy, he spoke.
"Shatter, Kyoka Suigetsu."
Caulifla waited around for a moment, waiting for something to happen, but eventually she resumed her onslaught.
Aizen was just dodging, and occasionally blocking her hits. Their speed was too much for the average citizen to follow.
'I haven't seen this fighting style before. Even though the number of hits is inflated, the power behind each of them is destructive.' He thought to himself.
Sliding his sword's blunt part across the attacker's arm, he created an opening.
"Hadō 32: Okasen"
A golden flash ran out of Aizen's hands and threw Caulifla several feet down into the ground.
Dusting her clothes off, she quickly got up and flew to engage Aizen in combat once more.
"You slippery bastard!" She was getting frustrated that not a single one of her hits was landing, so she transformed into Super Saiyan 3.
Without any reaction, Aizen just waited for her to resume.
Caulifla's speed increased significantly and surprised Aizen, due to which she landed a clean hit on his face. The punch sent a shockwave around the battlefield and Aizen stumbled towards the ground. Dive bombing into the man's figure, she slammed down with a substantial amount of force.
Jumping away, she began throwing ki blasts at him. She could clearly sense him pinned down, even in the smoke. Her attacks were landing without a doubt.
"Hahahaha! Take that!" As she was celebrating, a blade pierced her abdomen from behind, accompanied by a voice.
"Hadō 63: Raikoho"
The blade was withdrawn at the same time as orb of lightning blasted her to the ground, knocking her out.
The direction the blast had sent her to was just a few feet away from Kale.
Staring at the unmoving, bleeding body of her 'Sis' she screamed.
Her shriek was enough to make even Vados cover her ears.
But before her transformation could progress further, a beam hit her head from behind.
"Looks like that Byakurai was enough to knock her out." Aizen used shunpo to bring Cabba to the battlefield, who quickly declared the God's victory.
"N-No way...Kale didn't even get to transform..."
Carrying all three of them to where the crowd was in an instant, Aizen looked down at the Saiyans, and ordered them...
"Kneel before your master."
His voice, imbued with spiritual pressure, was enough to make everyone follow.
Turning back to the collapsed girls on the ground, he put a palm on each of their abdomen and muttered something inaudible.
"What are you doing to them?" Vados walked up to him.
"Their souls are now bound to me, forever, as my servants. These two will make for a splendid start to my army." Aizen dusted his clothes off.
"L-Lord Aizen, what can we do for you?" Cabba asked, kneeling on one knee and trembling with frustration.
If Caulifla couldn't beat him, he couldn't either. And he knew that accepting the terms of the bet was the only choice. 'Shit! Vegeta-san, please forgive me!'
"Keep living your everyday life, for now. Vados, let's return. And bring those two with us."