61 Chapter 61 : Vegeta's Self-Destruction
"Cut! I knew it!"
On the spaceship, Vegeta appeared dissatisfied, but it was more like a self-deprecating snort.
He knows himself best and he can't resort to dirty tricks for victory.
So he wasn't surprised by the outcome before him.
On Earth, Son Goku touched the back of his neck and then chuckled.
And Krillin couldn't believe it; he never imagined that this selfish guy who only wanted to fight would make such a choice!
Bulma watched Vegeta on the screen and said:
"Actually, this man never truly broke his inner lock. He was merely deceiving himself and making excuses for his actions."
Krillin remained silent; he had underestimated Vegeta.
In other worlds, the viewers who had been contemptuous just moments ago suddenly felt a burning sensation on their faces.
Vegeta's choice was like a slap in the face, a declaration that the honor of Saiyan warriors cannot be tarnished!
[The screen continues]
[As the camera turns, a pink creature comes into view.]
[It has openings on its head and arms, no ears, and appears chubby and harmless to humans and animals.]
However, at this moment, nearly all the viewers worldwide, except for a few, were stunned simultaneously, even gasping for breath.
They couldn't believe their eyes!
This was the embodiment of evil that could freeze one's body, make the heart tremble, and paralyze the soul with a single glance!
It was as if this creature was born to epitomize wickedness!
Even without a single breath, everyone's instinct was to keep their distance, to escape, and to refrain from engaging with it!
In the One Punch World, the Monster King Orochi screamed in agony as pus oozed from his body.
As an evil entity, he had merely attempted to absorb the aura emanating from the screen, but the result was the near-collapse of his entire form!
Meanwhile, in the Morning Star Bar, Lucifer's eyes glimmered with fiery desire.
"This is... a truly delightful presence. Perhaps this little cutie might make a suitable pet in my own hell."
In the "Five Twenty" Dragon Ball world, Frieza shuddered, and even the earlier form of Cell had not caused him this much discomfort.
"That Babidi dared to unleash Majin Buu! Idiot! Idiot! Idiot!" Frieza cursed vehemently, yearning to obliterate this repulsive worm immediately!
He was one of the few who knew the true origin of Majin Buu; it was not created by Babidi's father at all!
It was a creature that had survived numerous violent outbursts and prolonged periods of dormancy since ancient times.
Through this cycle, Majin Buu absorbed malevolent factors, becoming progressively more ferocious, with boundless regeneration abilities; as long as one cell remained, he could regenerate.
[BOOM!]
[Gohan transformed into a Super Saiyan, grabbed Kaio-shin, and flew away without hesitation!]
Yet, Majin Buu watched silently.
Until the two figures completely disappeared into the sky, their mouths curved into sinister grins, and the ground beneath them instantly exploded!
(In a second? Two seconds? In an instant?)
Majin Buu appeared before Gohan with a wicked smile, raising his hand and striking him.
[With a thunderous boom, a sonic shockwave ripped through the air!]
Gohan, in his Super Saiyan form, couldn't resist; he was instantly slammed into the ground.
Buu then turned his attention to the Kaioshin, who stood frozen with fear before him, and with a swift motion, he slapped his hands on the Kaioshin's face, squeezing mercilessly.
Listening to the high-pitched screams in the palm of his hand, Majin Buu displayed a pure and joyful smile on his face.
As if he wasn't committing an act of evil, but rather playing with a humanoid toy.
And when you play with a toy, do you feel guilt? Clearly not; it only brings more delight.
The overwhelmed Kaioshin attempted to retaliate, but even Majin Buu's skin remained impenetrable to the intense energy impacts. He was then headbutted into the ground, helpless against Buu's strength.
Majin Buu was stronger than anyone had anticipated.
Keep in mind that the previous Gohan was capable of defeating Cell. Although he hadn't trained extensively in recent years due to the prevailing peace, he was still a Super Saiyan!
But he couldn't withstand a single round against Majin Buu.
[BOOM!]
A violent explosion ensued, and it was Vegeta who had destroyed Babidi's spaceship, attracting Majin Buu's attention.
This time, he came fully prepared, and he knew the stakes.
At this moment, Vegeta recollected past battles.
In every recollection, Goku had always surpassed him and ultimately saved the day. Even when Goku chose to sacrifice himself alongside the self-destructing Cell, he did so without complaint.
This time was different. This time, it was his responsibility to resolve the issue.
Even if it meant paying a great price, he wouldn't hesitate.
"I'm going to hell, and I won't be alone. Even if I die, I'll take a few of you with me!"
Golden energy soared into the sky, transforming the once-blue sky into a radiant spectacle. Vegeta's energy shifted from a blazing flame to a surging torrent, surrounded by crackling blue arcs, as he ascended to Super Saiyan 2.
Under Babidi's control, Vegeta's energy surged even further.
Even Buu, who had just recovered, retreated.
In the spaceship, Vegeta stood tall.
The incredible power coursing through him thrilled him to the core.
This power, a level beyond Super Saiyan, proved that he was indeed the mightiest Saiyan!
In the world of Hokage, even Uchiha Madara was taken aback. The power of this world appeared limitless. Each time he thought he had reached the pinnacle, a greater force would emerge, shattering his preconceptions.
The next moment, Vegeta appeared before Buu and unleashed a torrential meteor-like assault.
Buu, capable of dispatching Gohan in seconds, seemed incapable of fighting back and could only endure the barrage.
The sky and the earth were filled with the image of Buu being pummeled, with each strike possessing enough force to obliterate the moon, leaving craters on Buu's body one after another.
"Remarkable, Vegeta!" Goku couldn't help but cheer.
Krillin's eyes widened in astonishment. "He's so strong, even stronger than when Gohan defeated Cell!"
In the spaceship, Frieza sneered, dismissing the attack as mere child's play for Majin Buu.
But Majin Buu's resilience was astounding; in less than a second, the damage Vegeta inflicted on him healed, leaving no trace.
"All attacks are in vain," Vegeta realized. Frustrated, he gathered energy into his palm, condensing it to its ultimate form, and then thrust it forward, creating a massive hole through Buu.
Bulma couldn't contain her joy; the man she would marry had saved everyone.
However, Son Goku had a sense of unease. The strange pink creature before him defied comprehension; he couldn't even see its internal organs or blood within the gaping hole.
Human vulnerabilities simply didn't apply to this creature.
As Vegeta smiled, Buu stood up again, pushing his stomach to instantly regenerate the wound. It wasn't a proliferation of flesh and blood; it was as if he could transform from emptiness to a corporeal form in an instant.
This sight sent shivers down Frieza's spine; Majin Buu was a creature of relentless malevolence.
Vegeta's face turned grim. Even his extraordinary power seemed ineffective.
At this moment, the realization struck him that he wasn't as fearless as he'd thought himself to be.
"Trunks, take care," Vegeta whispered, and then with a swift movement, he stunned his own son with a chop and rendered the Kaioshin unconscious.
Buu wanted to pursue, but Vegeta said with a sneer, "You ugly monster, stay put."
Watching Piccolo disappear with the unconscious Trunks and Goten, Vegeta breathed a sigh of relief and turned his gaze toward Majin Buu with a wicked smile, a sight rarely seen in recent times.
"You ugly fiend, who would fear you!"
In the next moment, Vegeta disregarded his own safety, channeling every ounce of his power into a devastating attack. Golden energy surrounded him, and it continued to intensify and condense.
The aura was like golden lightning, crackling and pulsating, enveloping him in a halo of sheer power.
"The aura of the underworld is upon me."
The sky darkened, leaving only Vegeta, radiant as the sun, illuminating everything.
"When did this transformation begin?" Vegeta mused.
"Unconsciously, under your influence, I've become gentler."
"I never imagined that someone like me would have a family."
"And it feels unexpectedly good."
"Even slowly, I've started to like this planet and the life here."
At this moment, the images of Bulma and Trunks flashed in his mind.
Bulma sometimes scolded him and gave him kisses, but most of all, she cared for him.
And that kid, Trunks, he was something else. He wasn't lazy; he'd even learned to transform, a talent exceeding his father's.
Golden particles began to appear as Vegeta's lips curled into a smile. There was a peaceful look in his eyes, as if he had been reborn.
"Goodbye, Bulma, Trunks, and Kakarot."
"This time, I'll protect Earth myself."
In the next instant, Vegeta unleashed all of his ki, compressing the energy capable of obliterating entire planets. It detonated within a 100-mile radius, casting a somber beam of light across the Earth.
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