The intense battle between Goku and Vegeta raged on, the two Saiyans exchanging blows that shook the very ground beneath them. High in the rocky wasteland, the echoes of their clashes thundered like a storm. Both fighters had reached their limits, pushing themselves beyond what they believed possible, yet neither was willing to back down.
Vegeta, having unleashed the full might of his power, was still confident. After all, he was the prince of all Saiyans, and Kakarot—a low-class warrior—was no match for him. But Goku's relentless determination was beginning to wear on him. The Kaio-Ken technique had given Goku an edge, allowing him to keep pace with Vegeta despite the gap in their natural power levels.
Still, the tide was turning in Vegeta's favor. Goku's body was starting to break down under the strain of using Kaio-Ken, and Vegeta sensed this weakness. With a wicked grin, the Saiyan prince decided it was time to end this fight once and for all.
"You've fought well, Kakarot," Vegeta sneered, floating above Goku. "But now… you'll learn the true power of a Saiyan elite!"
Vegeta raised his hand into the sky, creating a small, artificial moon. Its glow spread across the battlefield, bathing everything in a pale, eerie light. Goku watched in horror as Vegeta's body began to contort and grow, his muscles bulging as his form shifted. In moments, Vegeta had transformed into a gigantic Great Ape, towering over Goku.
"Now, Kakarot," Vegeta's voice boomed from within the monstrous form, "prepare to die!"
The ground trembled as Vegeta stomped toward Goku, his massive hands reaching out to crush him. Goku knew he was in trouble. He had used up nearly all of his energy with Kaio-Ken, and even with his remaining strength, fighting Vegeta in this monstrous form seemed impossible. Desperation gripped him, but he wasn't ready to give up.
As Goku stood there, trying to think of a way to fight back, something stirred within him. A strange sensation rippled through his body, starting from his lower back. His heart raced, and he gasped as he felt an overwhelming surge of power. Then, it happened—his tail, long lost since his childhood, began to grow back.
Goku's eyes widened in shock as the furry brown tail extended behind him, swaying gently in the wind. He had no idea how this was possible, but there was no time to question it. His Saiyan instincts kicked in, and before he could react, his gaze was drawn to Vegeta's artificial moon.
The moment Goku's eyes locked onto the glowing orb, his body was overcome with a primal urge. His muscles tensed, and his breathing grew ragged as a deep, guttural growl escaped his throat. His body began to change, just like Vegeta's had moments before. Goku's form expanded, his clothes stretching and tearing as his frame grew larger and larger.
Vegeta's eyes widened in disbelief as he watched Goku transform. "What? Kakarot has his tail again?!" He roared in frustration, realizing that his plan had backfired. Now, both of them were in their Great Ape forms, and the battlefield would soon become a warzone of titanic proportions.
Goku, now in his Great Ape form, let out a deafening roar that shook the ground. His senses were overwhelmed by the primal power coursing through him. At first, it was difficult for him to maintain control, but deep within the beast, Goku's willpower fought to remain conscious. He could feel the rage and destruction boiling inside him, but he wasn't Vegeta—he wasn't consumed by it.
Still, his rational mind struggled to control the overwhelming power. Goku's massive fists clenched as he turned to face Vegeta, who had taken full advantage of his own transformation. Vegeta grinned wickedly.
"Looks like I'll have to crush you all over again!" Vegeta bellowed, his voice like thunder as he charged forward, swinging a colossal fist toward Goku.
The two Great Apes collided with a force that sent shockwaves across the battlefield. Each strike was earth-shattering, their fists meeting in a clash of power that caused the ground beneath them to crack and crumble. The landscape around them was obliterated, rocks and debris flying in all directions.
Goku, though still adjusting to the power of his new form, met Vegeta's attacks head-on. His primal instincts screamed at him to tear Vegeta apart, but the part of him that remembered his friends and loved ones held him back. He couldn't afford to lose control. His mind struggled to maintain clarity as his enormous hands deflected Vegeta's blows.
Vegeta, however, was not holding back. He threw punch after punch, aiming to crush Goku beneath his massive fists. His eyes gleamed with sadistic pleasure as he landed a powerful blow to Goku's chest, sending him sprawling backward. Goku crashed into the ground with a thunderous impact, creating a crater where he landed.
But Goku wasn't out yet. He dug his massive hands into the earth, pulling himself up with a growl. His golden eyes locked onto Vegeta, and with a sudden burst of energy, he launched himself at the Saiyan prince. The ground shook as Goku barreled into Vegeta, tackling him with immense force and slamming him into the side of a nearby cliff.
Vegeta let out a roar of rage as Goku's massive hands gripped his shoulders, pinning him against the rocks. For a moment, the two giants struggled, their strength evenly matched. But Goku's willpower and determination shone through. He wasn't fighting just for himself—he was fighting for everyone on Earth, for his friends, for his family. And he wasn't going to let Vegeta win.
With a powerful roar, Goku lifted Vegeta and hurled him across the battlefield. Vegeta crashed into the ground, sending up a massive cloud of dust and debris. Goku charged after him, his mind slowly regaining control over his Great Ape form.
Vegeta, battered and enraged, staggered to his feet. His pride as a Saiyan prince refused to let him admit defeat. He let out a furious bellow and charged at Goku once more, but this time, Goku was ready.
With a mighty swing, Goku's fist connected with Vegeta's face, sending him flying back once again. Goku didn't let up, launching a series of devastating punches and kicks that rocked Vegeta to his core. Each blow carried the weight of Goku's resolve, the determination to protect the Earth no matter what.
Vegeta's movements slowed as he struggled to stay standing. He glared at Goku with a mix of hatred and disbelief. "This… can't be happening…" Vegeta muttered, barely able to stay upright.
But Goku, now fully in control of his Great Ape form, stood tall, his chest heaving with deep breaths. His golden eyes locked onto Vegeta, and for a brief moment, it seemed like the battle was over.
Just as Vegeta prepared to make one last desperate attack, Goku raised his hand. With a sudden burst of energy, he fired a massive ki blast from his palm, sending Vegeta crashing into the ground with enough force to knock him out of his Great Ape form.
Vegeta's unconscious body lay on the ground, battered and broken. The artificial moon disappeared, and Goku's own body began to shrink back to normal, his tail swaying behind him as he reverted to his regular form.
Exhausted, Goku collapsed to his knees, breathing heavily as the adrenaline finally began to wear off. The battle had been brutal, and he had come dangerously close to losing control. But in the end, his willpower had triumphed.
Krillin and Gohan, watching from a distance, rushed to Goku's side. "Dad!" Gohan shouted, tears of relief streaming down his face.
Goku smiled weakly as his friends approached. "Looks like we made it through… somehow."