The air on Namek was thick with tension, the once peaceful planet now a battlefield for the fate of its people. High above the ground, the Namekian warrior Nail stood defiantly before the tyrant Frieza. His normally calm and composed demeanor was overshadowed by the monstrous being floating a few meters away, exuding a dark, terrifying energy that sent chills down the spines of any who could sense it.

Frieza, in his sleek, first form, sneered down at Nail with his arms crossed. The smug grin on his face spoke of his supreme confidence, a certainty that there was no one in the universe who could stand up to him—least of all a lone Namekian.

"You have courage, I'll give you that," Frieza chuckled, his tail flicking behind him lazily. "But let's be real here, shall we? You don't honestly think you stand a chance against me, do you? Your power level is pitiful. I'm offering you a quick and painless death if you give me what I want. Resist, and I'll take my time with you."

Nail's face was unreadable, his sharp eyes focused entirely on Frieza. For a moment, he seemed to be considering the tyrant's words, but then he let out a deep breath, his expression hardening with resolve.

"I know exactly what you're capable of, Frieza," Nail said calmly, his voice unwavering despite the immense pressure emanating from his foe. "But I'm not here to entertain you. I'm here to protect Namek, no matter the cost."

Frieza raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed. "Oh? And you plan to do that with your meager power level of 42,000?" He tapped his scouter, reading Nail's energy with a mocking smirk. "Pathetic. I could kill you without even trying. But, for the sake of amusement, why don't we get this over with?"

Nail's lips curled into a small smile, one that made Frieza pause. There was something… unsettling about it.

"42,000?" Nail repeated, his voice low, almost as if he were speaking to himself. "Is that what you truly believe?"

Frieza's smirk faltered for a split second. "What are you implying, worm?"

Nail's aura began to pulse faintly, a greenish glow surrounding his muscular frame. The ground beneath him started to tremble as small rocks lifted into the air, the pressure around him intensifying.

"I've been holding back," Nail said, his voice calm but with an underlying power that Frieza couldn't ignore. "I kept my power suppressed for a reason. I didn't want to destroy Namek in the process."

Frieza's eyes widened slightly, his scouter beeping wildly as it tried to read the rapid spike in Nail's energy. "What… what is this?"

The device exploded into pieces as Nail's true power surged, the ground around him cracking and splitting under the immense force. Frieza's smirk was gone, replaced by a scowl as he realized Nail had been deceiving him all along.

"You…! You've been hiding your power this entire time?!" Frieza snarled, his calm demeanor replaced by fury. "No matter! Even if you're stronger than I anticipated, you're still nothing compared to me!"

Nail's aura exploded outward, a brilliant green energy illuminating the battlefield. The force of his power sent shockwaves rippling through the surrounding area, causing the nearby Namekian mountains to crack and crumble.

"I didn't want to do this," Nail said, his voice calm yet filled with a steely determination. "But for the sake of my people and this planet, I can no longer hold back."

With a burst of speed, Nail vanished from sight, reappearing directly in front of Frieza, his fist already cocked back. Before Frieza could react, Nail's punch connected squarely with his gut, the force of the blow sending shockwaves across the landscape. Frieza's eyes bulged as the wind was knocked out of him, his body folding around Nail's fist.

"GAAAHH!" Frieza screamed in pain, spitting out blood as he was launched backward, crashing through a series of rock formations. The tyrant skidded across the ground, coming to a stop in a pile of rubble.

Nail didn't give him a moment to recover. With another burst of speed, he was on Frieza again, delivering a brutal kick to the side of his head, sending him flying across the battlefield. The impact was so intense that it sent tremors through the ground, the shockwaves felt miles away.

Frieza tumbled through the air before regaining control, floating in mid-air with a look of disbelief plastered on his face. He wiped blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes narrowing in rage.

"You… you dare!" Frieza hissed, his voice dripping with venom. "How dare a Namekian—of all creatures—hurt me!"

Nail remained calm, floating in front of Frieza with his arms at the ready. "You underestimated me, and now you're paying for it. If you leave now, I'll spare you the humiliation."

Frieza's face contorted in rage, his body shaking as his aura flared. "You think you've won, don't you? Well, let me show you the true power of the mighty Frieza!"

With a roar, Frieza's power surged as he transformed into his second form, his body growing larger and more imposing, his horns curving upward menacingly. The sheer size of his transformation sent gusts of wind howling across the battlefield.

"You're nothing but an insect compared to my full power!" Frieza bellowed, his voice booming. "I'll crush you like the pest you are!"

Nail remained unfazed, his eyes narrowing as he sensed Frieza's power increase. He knew this wasn't going to be easy, but he wasn't backing down. Not now.

Frieza lunged at Nail with blinding speed, his massive hand swinging down like a hammer. Nail dodged the attack with ease, sidestepping and countering with a swift elbow to Frieza's face. The tyrant snarled in frustration, retaliating with a barrage of punches and kicks, but Nail blocked and dodged each one with precise movements.

The battle raged across the skies of Namek, the two fighters exchanging blows at speeds that defied comprehension. Shockwaves rippled across the planet as their fists collided, sending waves of energy across the landscape. Nail's power was far greater than Frieza had anticipated, and the tyrant was growing more and more frustrated with each passing second.

"You… insolent… Namekian!" Frieza growled, breathing heavily as he struggled to land a decisive blow. "How are you this strong?!"

Nail's face remained calm, though his body showed signs of wear. "My power was never meant to be measured by your devices, Frieza. I'm fighting for my people, for this planet. That's something you'll never understand."

With a roar, Nail charged forward, gathering energy in his hand. "Take this!" he shouted, unleashing a powerful energy blast directly at Frieza.

Frieza's eyes widened as the blast engulfed him, sending him crashing to the ground in a massive explosion. The ground shook violently, and a huge crater formed where Frieza had landed.

Nail hovered above, breathing heavily as he watched the smoke rise from the impact zone. He knew Frieza wasn't finished, but he had made his point. The tyrant was not invincible, and Nail's power was far greater than anyone had expected.

As the dust settled, Frieza emerged from the crater, his body battered and bruised, but still standing. His face twisted into a snarl of pure rage.

"You… filthy worm…" Frieza growled, his voice low and dangerous. "I'll make you regret ever crossing me."

Nail's eyes narrowed. "We'll see about that."