Naraka barely had time to react—Goten's counter was fast, precise, and landed clean on the Titan's shoulder.
The impact sent a shockwave through Naraka—not painful enough to stagger him, but certainly surprising. This monkey kid actually fought well.
For the first time, Naraka dropped his dismissive attitude and truly focused on his opponent.
Goten: You've got good aim! *Goten smirked, his Saiyan pride flaring. He was holding his own—even landing solid attacks on an opponent who'd completely trounced him earlier.*
Melody: *She watched from the sidelines, her heart pounding as she urged him on.* Keep going, Goten!
Goten: Absolutely! I'm not planning to go home without that shard! *Goten voiced out, feeling far more in sync with his body than just moments before.*
Naraka gave a deep grunt—not of annoyance, but of genuine acknowledgment. This kid had real potential.
The Titan went on the offensive again, refusing to hold back this time. No more testing the waters; he was going to crush this persistent monkey once and for all.
But Goten sidestepped flawlessly like a star quarterback dodging a rush. After a flurry of quick, fancy footwork, Goten's counter strike met its mark perfectly.
The impact shook the chamber. Naraka actually stumbled back from the blow, thoroughly shocked. He had severely underestimated this kid.
Naraka: How is this even possible?! You barely survived my brutal attacks earlier, and now you dare make sport of me?! *Naraka questioned, utterly befuddled.*
Goten: *He smirked, wiping a thin sheen of sweat from his brow as he readied himself for the next exchange.* What can I say? I'm a monkey's son, I heal fast, *he replied simply. He wasn't trying to make light of the situation... just stating facts.*
Naraka: Not even Saiyan brats can heal at such speed! *Clumsily, and fueled by raw, unchecked rage, the Titan lunged forward.*
Goten saw the lunge coming a mile away—clumsy, telegraphed, and relying entirely on brute force. He sidestepped smoothly, his footwork tight and his reflexes sharper than ever.
The Titan overshot, stumbling right past him. Goten didn't waste the opening—he drove a sharp elbow straight into Naraka's ribs before spinning cleanly out of range.
Melody looked proudly at her boyfriend. Goten wasn't just surviving now... he was completely controlling the fight!