"When you catch up, come challenge me again." Raditz smiled slightly, following after Salari.
With the end of this match.
The names of the top eight had been decided.
The tournament was also temporarily paused, entering an intermission.
The upcoming semifinal matches would be arranged among their members.
And considering the contestants' conditions, the quarterfinals would begin in half an hour.
…
In the spectator stands—
"I didn't expect the match to end this way, and Raditz's released aura… Compared to back then, he's so much stronger now." East Supreme Kai sighed.
"Mm, both of them have made incredible progress. I can sense that they still have vast potential inside them. If they can develop it with special methods, their power might far surpass what it is now, especially Raditz…" Old Supreme Kai said seriously.
As a Supreme Kai from fifteen generations ago, he's an old monster who has lived for who knows how many years. His insight is without a doubt first-class.
In the current Raditz, he saw the shadow of Talot from back then.
Maybe before long, they'll witness the birth of another Super Saiyan 4.
On the side, Kibito had already faded into the background.
…
In the stands opposite the Supreme Kais—
"The match is over, and the quarter-finals won't start for another half hour. Lord Champa, would you like to take a walk and get some exercise during this time?" Vados asked on a whim.
It just so happened that Champa had finished his snacks, and half an hour was just the right amount of time to replenish some more.
"Let's go then." Champa said, getting up to stretch.
Glancing at the boy and girl beside him, Champa suddenly asked with interest, "You two want to come along with me?"
The siblings hesitated for a moment, but after seeing their mother shake her head, they refused Champa's invitation.
They would never know just what kind of great opportunity they had missed.
…
In the VIP viewing room.
When everyone saw Salari voluntarily forfeit, they all couldn't help but be stunned.
They never expected that the once fiercely competitive woman would so freely give up.
Of course, for them, this was undoubtedly the best outcome.
…
In the backstage resting area.
With Raditz and Salari's return, everyone gathered around.
Listening to everyone's compliments, neither Raditz nor Salari seemed to care much. Only Talot's words would they treat seriously.
After exchanging a few words, things quieted down again.
Next up, the quarter-finals matches, an internal showdown was inevitable.
But who would face who in the end?
No matter what the matchups were, everyone would treat them seriously.
And in a corner where no one was paying attention.
Vegeta and Ragar locked eyes. The two top-tier fighters were already impatient.
They were eager to be drawn into the same group for the upcoming matches.
…
In the blink of an eye, half an hour passed quietly.
All those who had left the stands returned to their seats.
With the blonde-haired referee's passionate commentary, the World Martial Arts Tournament's quarter-finals officially began!
The matchups for the quarter-finals were also announced at this time.
The first match: Talot vs. Tien Shinhan!
The second match: Goku vs. Zaki.
The third match: Ragar vs. Vegeta.
The fourth match: Raditz vs. Krillin.
With the announcement of the matchups, some were pleased while others worried.
In the backstage rest area.
Talot and Tien Shinhan's eyes met.
A faint smile appeared on Talot's face.
"In the upcoming match, please give me your guidance. I'll fight you with everything I've got until the very last moment. Even if I lose in the end, I won't have any regrets!" Tien Shinhan had already come to a realization.
He didn't care about being eliminated. To have the chance to fight Talot was a rare opportunity. Tien Shinhan knew this was a chance to advance himself further.
A match with Talot would surely be an enlightening experience, and would greatly help his future training and progress.
"All right, I'm really looking forward to your all-out effort. When the match starts, just come at me with everything you've got. Also, I'm quite curious, your true power as a Triclops, you've already unlocked it, haven't you?" Talot smiled, exposing Tien Shinhan with a single sentence.
These words left Tien Shinhan incredibly shocked. His trump card had been seen through at a glance by Talot.
"As expected, nothing escapes your eyes." Tien Shinhan admitted candidly.
At the same time, he admired Talot's strength even more and looked forward to their match all the more.
While Talot and Tien Shinhan were talking.
The most excited were undoubtedly Vegeta and Ragar; their wish had come true.
Although theirs was the third match, it wasn't so bad to watch Talot and Tien Shinhan fight first.
Both had long looked forward to seeing Talot's strength, and also hoped Tien Shinhan could force Talot to get serious.
As for Goku and Zaki, no one paid much attention.
Raditz and Krillin…
Raditz didn't feel any pressure. In fact, because his opponent was Krillin, he thought it would be interesting.
Krillin, on the other hand, was under huge pressure. Although his strength had improved a lot, how could he possibly fight Raditz?
In the end, it was only after Raditz promised not to transform into Super Saiyan that Krillin's mind was put at ease.
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