The Frieza Force had been decimated, and Frieza was furious. His once-elite warriors had been wiped out by a single blow, and now, as he descended from his ship onto Namek, his eyes were burning with rage. The soft hum of the ship's engines grew louder as Frieza stood on the edge of his craft, his gloved hand clenched into a fist. The ground shook beneath him as he leapt off the ship, landing with precision near the Z-fighter's location. His once-immaculate attire was now tainted by the frustration radiating from his form.
Frieza's deep voice echoed across the land. "I don't tolerate failure. You'll pay for the embarrassment of losing my elite warriors." He glanced at the Z-fighters from a distance, scanning them with contempt. "It's time to settle this, once and for all."
Just as Frieza made his presence known, the Z-fighters were engaged in a quiet conversation at their camp. They had gathered after the Dragon Ball hunt to regroup. Goku, Krillin, and Gohan were discussing the mission when a new presence filled the air, making the hairs on the back of their necks stand on end.
A flash of light flickered in the sky, and suddenly, Vegeta appeared. His form landed with the impact of a true warrior, and his eyes narrowed as he looked over the group. "I didn't think you low-class warriors would be here," he scoffed, his gaze darting from Goku to the others. "Why are you even bothering to collect the Dragon Balls?"
Goku stepped forward, calmly answering, "Our Dragon Balls don't work. Piccolo's dead, and Kami died with him. We need to bring him back, so we're here to wish him back and get our Dragon Balls back in action."
Vegeta raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued. "And what's your plan after that?"
Goku chuckled, "We'll probably head home. But there's more to it. We need to stop Frieza."
Vegeta's lips curled into a sneer. "Frieza? You think you can defeat him?" He let out a small laugh, his arrogance palpable. "You'll need more than the three of you. But..." He looked over at Zane, who had been lounging near the group, watching silently. Something about his presence unsettled Vegeta. He glanced back at Goku. "I'll be taking the Dragon Balls for myself. I need them to wish for immortality to destroy Frieza."
As Vegeta declared his intent, the ground trembled beneath their feet. They all looked up to see Frieza's ship hovering in the sky.
Frieza appeared, his form floating down effortlessly from the sky, and as he touched the ground, his cold, mocking voice echoed through the area. "Is that so, Prince Vegeta? You wish to destroy me?" He let out a laugh, one laced with mockery. "My, I didn't think you monkeys could get any funnier."
The Z-fighters, now aware of Frieza's presence, immediately began to tense. Goku, Krillin, and Gohan stood side by side, ready for battle, while Vegeta took a cautious step back, his face full of dread. "Have you gone mad?" he whispered, barely audible. "That's Frieza... the strongest being in the galaxy." His voice was filled with a mixture of fear and disbelief.
Frieza's attention was fixed on Goku as he smirked. "Do you think these little wish-granting orbs will save you? My power is beyond your understanding. I've grown tired of these games."
Krillin clenched his fists, determination lighting up his eyes. "We'll make sure to take you down, Frieza!" he shouted, charging toward the tyrant with Gohan by his side. They threw a series of punches and kicks, trying to land blows on the despicable emperor.
Frieza, however, was on a different level. He dodged every strike with ease, his movements smooth and effortless. "Pathetic monkeys," he chuckled, "Is this all you've got?" He backhanded Krillin aside with a flick of his tail and spun out of the way of Gohan's attack.
Frieza roared, unleashing a devastating wave of energy from his hands that created an explosion, sending the two of them flying backward. They barely managed to regain their footing. Frieza smirked at them.
Krillin and Gohan, grimacing in pain, prepared for a counterattack. They both fired their Kamehameha waves in unison, combining their power to overwhelm Frieza. The energy waves rushed toward him, but Frieza merely smiled. He lifted a hand and fired a Death Beam from his finger. The beam pierced through their combined attack, continuing through it like it was nothing, striking the mountain behind them and obliterating it in one shot.
Krillin stood frozen, his eyes wide. "This guy... he's too strong."
The tension in the air grew heavier as Goku stepped forward, his fists clenching. "Let me handle this," Goku said, his voice calm yet filled with determination. His aura began to pulse, signaling that he was ready to fight at his full potential.
Frieza's eyes narrowed, and he let out a mocking laugh. "You Saiyans are all the same," Frieza said with a twisted smile. "Always thinking you have power. You're nothing."
Goku grinned, his hands forming into fists, his body brimming with energy. He rushed at Frieza, his speed a blur as he threw a solid punch at the tyrant.
Frieza, caught off guard, barely had time to react as Goku's fist slammed into his stomach. The force of the punch sent Frieza flying backward, his feet skidding across the ground.
Frieza grimaced, his eyes narrowing as he looked up at Goku. "You filth," he growled, his voice dripping with venom. "How dare you lay a hand on me? I'll end you and your bloodline!"
With a flash of anger, Frieza charged at Goku, his fist aimed at the Saiyan's face. Goku dodged the punch effortlessly, flipping in mid-air before landing behind Frieza, quickly following up with a roundhouse kick to Frieza's back.
Frieza roared in pain, but before he could retaliate, Goku was already back on the attack. He threw a barrage of punches and kicks at Frieza, each one landing with devastating force. Goku was faster, more agile, and his strikes were powerful.
Frieza, realizing that brute force alone wouldn't work against Goku, attempted to use his Death Beam attack, firing a concentrated energy beam from his finger directly at Goku. The beam cut through the air with a high-pitched sound, but Goku ducked, barely avoiding the blast.
Frieza's frustration grew. "Pathetic! You monkeys are all the same," he shouted, but Goku simply smiled, clearly enjoying the fight.
Goku's counterattack came quickly. He darted forward, his hands glowing with energy. With a yell, he launched a Kamehameha wave straight at Frieza. The beam of blue energy tore through the air, crashing into Frieza with incredible force.
Frieza screamed in pain as the wave hit him, sending him crashing into a nearby mountain. The entire mountain crumbled from the force of the blast. Frieza slowly rose, his body covered in dust, but his rage only grew stronger.
"You'll pay for this, Saiyan!" Frieza roared, his body trembling with power as he began charging up, his aura flaring violently. "I will destroy you."
Goku, standing his ground, noticed Frieza's energy spiking. He narrowed his eyes. "What's he doing?"
Frieza's body began to change, his muscles swelling, his form growing taller and more menacing. The once-smiling Frieza's expression turned serious as his body morphed into his Second Form, his power rising dramatically.
"I take you seriously now, Saiyan," Frieza spat, his voice low and menacing. His power level erupted to one million, and the ground trembled beneath him as he rushed toward Goku.
Goku didn't hesitate. With a burst of speed, he rushed forward, meeting Frieza head-on. Their fists collided in a massive shockwave, pushing both warriors back.
Their punches continued to clash, each blow causing the air to crackle with energy. Frieza launched a Death Beam from his finger, aiming for Goku's head, but Goku dodged, flipping backward and landing on his feet.
Frieza's eyes widened with rage. "You're stronger than I thought!" he snarled. "But it's still not enough!"
Goku, realizing he needed to push himself even further, began to charge up. His body crackled with energy as he screamed, "Kaioken!" His aura flared red, the power surging through him as his muscles bulged, and his energy shot up to 696,000.
Goku rushed toward Frieza with a burst of speed, landing a crushing punch to Frieza's gut. Frieza's eyes widened in shock, his mouth opening in surprise as he staggered backward, blood spilling from his lips. Goku didn't stop. He followed up with a series of rapid punches, each blow connecting with Frieza's body, sending him flying back with each strike.
Frieza's anger turned to fury as he was slammed into the ground, but Goku didn't give him a chance to recover. He grabbed Frieza by the arm, throwing him into the sky with incredible force.
"Enough!" Frieza screamed. "You've made me serious now!"
Frieza began charging energy in his hands, his body glowing with raw power. He roared as he gathered energy for one final attack. His Death Beam barrage fired rapidly at Goku, each blast tearing through the air, but Goku dodged every one, moving faster than ever before.
With a yell, Goku fired another Kamehameha wave, striking Frieza head-on. The beam exploded against Frieza's chest, sending him crashing down through the mountainside. The shockwaves rippled across Namek, sending a massive cloud of dust into the air.
Goku flew toward the smoke, his expression fierce. "This is it, Frieza. You're not getting away."
Frieza, now battered and bloodied, slowly climbed out of the rubble. His body was shaking, but his anger was palpable. "You think you've won, Saiyan?!" Frieza screamed. "I'll destroy you and this entire planet!"
Frieza's power began to rise even more as he charged up, his Second Form still towering over Goku. "This is far from over."