Ginyu Force Part 2
Vegeta and Recoome's battle raged on with an intensity that shook the surrounding area. Vegeta launched a relentless assault of punches and kicks, determined to overwhelm the towering brute. However, Recoome, despite his lumbering appearance, displayed impressive defensive skills. He deflected and dodged nearly all of Vegeta's strikes, grinning smugly as he toyed with the Saiyan prince.
Recoome then saw what appeared to be an opening and swung a massive overhand punch, intending to crush Vegeta. However, Vegeta, ever the tactician, had set a trap. He dropped to the ground and planted his hands firmly, propelling himself upward with a powerful kick that connected with Recoome's jaw, sending the giant brute hurtling into the air.
Recoome soared through the sky, letting out an exaggerated grunt of pain and clutching his face as if Vegeta's kick had done far more damage than it actually had. "Oh no! The mighty Recoome is done for!" he mocked, his tone dripping with fake agony.
Vegeta, blinded by his desire to finish the fight, took the bait. With a roar, he flew straight at Recoome, aiming to headbutt him in the torso and put him down for good. But just as Vegeta closed in, Recoome's smirk returned. The towering warrior reached out and snatched Vegeta mid-charge, flipping him upside down.
"Gotcha!" Recoome shouted with glee before slamming Vegeta headfirst into the ground with a devastating piledriver. The earth cracked and splintered beneath the impact, and a cloud of dust erupted around them. Recoome stood up and posed triumphantly, flexing his muscles. "Recoome Boom-Boom Slam! Thank you, thank you!"
Meanwhile, not far from Vegeta's struggle, Cado was in the midst of his second bout with Burter. Unlike his father, Cado was keeping his composure, and his strategy was paying off.
Burter darted at Cado with his incredible speed, his fists and legs a blur as he unleashed a relentless assault. But Cado, instead of matching Burter blow for blow, shifted tactics. He danced on the back foot, using his smaller frame and precise footwork to stay just out of reach. He relied on timing and precision, something his mother had drilled into him during their training sessions. Her words echoed in his mind: "Precision beats power, and timing beats speed."
Cado used Burter's own aggression against him. Each time the blue-skinned warrior overextended on a punch or kick, Cado punished him with a swift counter. A sharp elbow to the ribs, a knee to the stomach, or a hook to the jaw—it was clear that Cado's strikes, though not as powerful as Burter's, were perfectly placed to maximize damage.
Burter growled in frustration, realizing he was being played. He adjusted his approach, becoming more measured, and finally managed to land a glancing blow on Cado's shoulder. But before he could follow up, Cado retreated quickly, putting space between them and peppering Burter with a flurry of ki blasts. The relentless barrage forced Burter on the defensive, further disrupting his rhythm.
"You're starting to slow down, big guy," Cado taunted with a smirk, his red aura flaring around him. "Guess you're not as fast as you claim."
Burter snarled, his pride clearly wounded. "You little monkey brat! I'll show you who's slowing down!" He surged forward again, but Cado was ready. The young Saiyan had turned the tide of the fight, his precision and timing frustrating Burter at every turn. With every exchange, Cado grew more confident, and his mother's teachings continued to guide him.
While Vegeta struggled against Recoome and Cado systematically dismantled Burter, Gohan and Krillin watched from the sidelines, torn between awe and anxiety. "Cado's amazing," Gohan said, his voice filled with admiration. "He's really holding his own against Burter!"
Krillin nodded but frowned as he glanced at Vegeta's fight. "Yeah, but Vegeta's not doing so hot against Recoome. We need to step in and help him soon, or he might not last much longer."
With the two battles unfolding, the battlefield remained tense, each clash shaking the earth as the Saiyans and their opponents fought with everything they had.
Recoome stood towering over Vegeta, his massive frame casting a shadow over the battered Saiyan prince. The brute laughed heartily, his voice booming across the battlefield. "What's the matter, little prince? Is this all the mighty Vegeta has to offer?" he mocked, reaching down and effortlessly plucking Vegeta out of the ground like a weed. Vegeta dangled in the air, bloodied and bruised, his pride as wounded as his body.
Recoome held Vegeta up with one hand, grinning as he taunted him further. "You know, I was expecting more from the so-called 'Prince of Saiyans.' But you're nothing but a joke!"
Vegeta, even in his weakened state, refused to let the brute have the last word. Using the last reserves of his energy, he raised his hand and fired a powerful ki blast straight at Recoome's face. The attack hit its mark, causing Recoome to stagger back and drop Vegeta. However, when the smoke cleared, Recoome's face was only slightly scorched, and his grin had twisted into a scowl.
Recoome rubbed his cheek mockingly. "Oh, so the little prince still has some fight left in him? Too bad it wasn't enough to actually hurt me. But I'll give you points for trying!" His tone darkened as he opened his mouth wide, gathering energy for a massive mouth beam. The glowing energy in his mouth grew brighter and brighter, aimed directly at the exhausted Vegeta.
Vegeta, clutching his injured arm and barely able to stand, stared at the glowing energy. He gritted his teeth, his mind racing. So this is it? This is how I die? At the hands of this oaf? His pride screamed at him to fight, but his body wouldn't respond. He could only stand there, frozen, as the energy in Recoome's mouth reached its peak.
Suddenly, Krillin and Gohan sprang into action. Krillin soared through the air and landed a precise stomp on Recoome's head just as the brute unleashed his beam. The unexpected blow forced Recoome's mouth shut mid-attack, causing the beam to partially fire, but the majority of the energy fizzled out in a small explosion near his face.
Recoome staggered back, dazed and infuriated, while Gohan rushed forward, tackling Vegeta and dragging him out of harm's way just in time to avoid the remnants of the beam.
"You little brats!" Recoome roared, rubbing his head and glaring at Krillin and Gohan. "How dare you interrupt my fun!"
As Gohan helped Vegeta to his feet, Vegeta angrily shoved him away, glaring at both him and Krillin. "You idiots!" Vegeta snapped, his pride burning hotter than ever. "What are you doing?! You should've launched an all-out assault on Recoome instead of wasting time saving me!"
"But—" Gohan began, only for Vegeta to cut him off.
"No buts!" Vegeta snarled, his voice filled with venom. "This isn't some playground fight! You don't waste your energy on saving someone who's already done for! You should've used that opening to finish him off, you fools!"
Krillin frowned, his expression filled with frustration. "We're all on the same side here, Vegeta! If we're going to win, we have to work together!"
"Work together?" Vegeta scoffed, spitting blood onto the ground. "Don't make me laugh. The only thing that matters is strength, and clearly, neither of you has enough of it to take him down!"
Recoome, recovering from the surprise attack, let out a deep chuckle. "Oh, I love it! You monkeys and Earthlings bickering while I'm still standing here! Keep it up—I can wait all day." He cracked his neck and assumed a fighting stance, his grin widening as he prepared to continue the battle.
Gohan and Krillin exchanged a glance, determination hardening in their eyes. Despite Vegeta's harsh words, they knew they couldn't give up now. The fight was far from over, and they'd need every ounce of strength—and teamwork—they could muster to stand a chance against Recoome.
Recoome vanished in a blur, reappearing behind Krillin before anyone could react. "Recoome Kick!" he roared, slamming his leg into Krillin's back with devastating force. The blow sent the Earthling skidding across the ground like a ragdoll, his body crumpling as the sound of bones breaking echoed across the battlefield.
"Krillin!" Gohan screamed, flying over to his fallen friend. He knelt beside him, panic and anger bubbling to the surface as he saw Krillin barely conscious, his body mangled and broken. Gohan's fists clenched as his energy flared uncontrollably, his aura surging with rage.
Recoome smirked at the boy's fury, clearly entertained. Gohan's anger boiled over as he stood and charged his energy. "You monster!" he shouted, unleashing a powerful ki blast at full force, the sheer size of it dwarfing the young Saiyan.
Recoome, however, seemed unimpressed. As the massive energy wave bore down on him, he inhaled deeply and blew out a powerful gust of air, dispersing the blast with his breath alone. Gohan's jaw dropped in disbelief.
Recoome grinned. "That all you got, kid?" Before Gohan could respond, Recoome vanished again, this time appearing beside him. "Recoome Kick!" he roared, landing a brutal strike that sent Gohan hurtling through the air before slamming into the ground. The young Saiyan groaned in pain, struggling to stand.
Meanwhile, Jeice watched from a distance, crossing his arms as he observed the battlefield. "Looks like Recoome's got those three on the ropes," he muttered to himself, smirking. But then his eyes shifted to Burter's fight with the Saiyan child, and his smirk faded.
Burter, the self-proclaimed fastest in the universe, was clearly struggling. The tall, blue-skinned alien yelled in frustration as he threw a wildly telegraphed punch, his composure shattered by Cado's relentless precision. The young Saiyan easily slipped past the punch and countered with a lightning-quick hook kick to Burter's ribs, sending the blue giant spinning.
Seizing the opportunity, Cado leapt back, extended his arms, and began charging his energy. "Nova Cannon!" he shouted, releasing the red blast in an instant. The beam raced forward and slammed into Burter before he could recover, sending him flying into a nearby rock formation. The impact was deafening, and when the dust cleared, Burter was slumped against the rubble, battered and barely conscious.
Jeice's eyes widened in shock. "What the hell? A kid—a Saiyan brat—is taking down Burter?" He clenched his fists, his usual cocky demeanor replaced with disbelief. "This isn't right. There's no way a runt like him should be this strong!"
As Burter struggled to stand, yelling curses at Cado in frustration, Jeice saw the writing on the wall. "Burter's not gonna win this on his own," he muttered, his eyes narrowing as he made a decision. The red-skinned alien slowly floated into the air, his fiery aura sparking to life as he prepared to intervene.
Cado, focused entirely on finishing off Burter, didn't notice Jeice's approach as the red-skinned Ginyu Force member lined up his attack. With Burter nearly down for the count, Jeice knew this was his chance to catch the Saiyan off guard and turn the tide of the fight.
Cado, was caught off guard when Jeice suddenly darted in from his blind side, landing a crushing right hand to his jaw. The force of the punch sent the young Saiyan flying into a rock formation, the impact shaking the battlefield. Cado gritted his teeth as he pushed himself out of the rubble, his frustration evident.
Burter, still visibly battered from their earlier exchange, turned to Jeice, surprised. "What do you think you're doing, Jeice?"
Jeice smirked, his sharp white hair swaying in the wind. "That brat's power level is sitting at 42,500. It's a bit above mine but just under yours at 43,000," he explained. "But let's face it, mate—you were losing. If we work together, we'll make short work of this little runt."
Burter's expression twisted into a manic grin, his confidence returning as he let out a mocking laugh. "Tag-teaming a filthy monkey? I like the sound of that!"
As the two prepared to charge, Cado emerged from the smoke and debris, levitating in the air. Despite the hit, he appeared remarkably composed, though the irritation on his face was unmistakable. "Teaming up against me? A dirty monkey?" he said with a smirk, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Not just a monkey—a child monkey, no less. You two must be proud."
The mockery struck a nerve with the Ginyu Force members, and Cado didn't give them time to retort. With a shout, his aura flared red, and he dashed at Jeice, catching him with a punishing right hook to the side of the head. Jeice staggered back, grunting in pain, but before Cado could follow up, Burter intervened, launching a flurry of strikes that forced Cado on the defensive and gave Jeice a chance to recover.
What followed was a chaotic melee, with Cado trading blows against the two warriors simultaneously. Despite his skill and resilience, it was clear he was outmatched by their combined strength. For every clean strike Cado landed, he took three or four punishing hits in return.
The relentless assault came to a brutal conclusion when Burter and Jeice, perfectly coordinated, both launched simultaneous side kicks. The devastating attack connected cleanly, sending Cado skidding across the ground, his body carving a deep trench in the dirt.
Jeice, wasting no time, charged up his Crusher Ball, a swirling sphere of concentrated energy glowing in his palm. "Let's see you handle this, runt!" he yelled as he hurled the attack with pinpoint precision. The Crusher Ball raced forward and struck Cado squarely, the explosion blasting him off the ground and hurling him violently toward the area where Vegeta, Gohan, and Krillin lay.
Cado crashed into the ground, forming a massive crater as dust and debris billowed around him. Groaning in pain, he pushed himself up on trembling arms, blood dripping down his face and his Saiyan armor shattered and barely clinging to him. Just as he managed to rise to his feet, his eyes widened in horror as he saw Recoome deliver a devastating kick to Gohan's neck, sending the boy crumpling lifelessly to the ground.
"Damn!" Cado winced, He staggered forward, glaring up at the red and blue aliens floating above him. Burter and Jeice smirked smugly, laughing as they mocked him.
"Still standing, monkey?" Burter sneered. "You don't know when to quit."
"You should've stayed down, kid," Jeice added, his accent laced with mock pity. "It's over for you."
But before Cado could respond, a high-pitched whirring filled the air. Everyone froze and turned their heads as a sleek spaceship zipped through the sky and landed a good distance away from the battlefield. The tension shifted palpably, confusion flashing across the faces of Vegeta, Cado, and even the Ginyu Force.
"What now?" Jeice muttered, frowning.
Not even a minute later, a blur shot through the battlefield, zipping past Recoome so quickly it caused the massive brute to spin uncontrollably in place. The blur stopped near Gohan, resolving into a figure. Goku with spiky black hair and an orange gi knelt beside Gohan's motionless body, pulling out a small bean and placing it in the boy's mouth. Cado's eyes narrowed as he struggled to process what was happening. Within moments, Gohan's wounds healed, and he gasped, sitting up as if nothing had happened.
"What… how?" Cado muttered, staring in disbelief. Beside him, Vegeta's jaw tightened as his mind worked furiously to comprehend the scene unfolding before him.
"What kind of magic is this?" Vegeta growled under his breath.
Recoome, Burter, and Jeice were equally baffled, their smugness replaced with confusion as they hovered, watching the man in orange help Gohan to his feet.
Goku, turned to Gohan with a warm smile. "You okay, son? What happened here?"
Gohan nodded, his body still trembling slightly as he pointed toward the Ginyu Force. "They're really strong, Dad. They hurt everyone..."
Goku's expression darkened slightly as he stood and walked calmly toward Krillin, pulling out another bean. "Here you go, Krillin," he said, handing the senzu bean to the injured fighter. "This'll fix you right up."
Cado stared at the scene in disbelief, his mind racing. Whenever this man is around, he radiates a calm strength that Cado hadn't felt from anyone before—not even his father, Vegeta. Despite the overwhelming odds, Cado felt a flicker of hope.
"This guy…" Cado muttered, tightening his fists. "We might actually have a chance with him here."
Vegeta, who had been silent until now, crossed his arms and smirked faintly, though his eyes betrayed his inner turmoil. "So, Kakarot finally decided to show up," he muttered under his breath. "Let's see if that idiot really has what it takes."
As Goku turned to face the remaining Ginyu Force members, his calm but determined gaze locked on them. Burter and Jeice exchanged uncertain glances, and even Recoome's arrogant demeanor faltered for a moment.
"Alright," Goku said, his voice steady and confident. "Who's first?"