Dragon Ball: Mori's tales

The tension in the air was palpable as Goku and Mori stood side by side, their fists clenched and their eyes locked on Demon King Piccolo. The dark clouds overhead swirled with an ominous energy, as if nature itself recognized the danger that loomed over the young warriors. The two boys had never fought together before, but it didn't matter. They could sense each other's energy, and the rhythm of their breathing was in perfect harmony. The bond of their fighting spirits resonated as they prepared to take on the demon before them.

"You think two little boys can defeat me?" Piccolo scoffed, his voice dripping with condescension. "How laughable."

"We'll see who's laughing," Mori retorted, tightening his stance.

With a shared glance, Goku and Mori dashed forward simultaneously, launching themselves at Piccolo with ferocity. Their movements were synchronized, with Mori aiming high while Goku attacked from below. Mori came in with a flying knee, which Piccolo raised an arm to block, but the moment he did, Goku's foot slammed into the demon's exposed side with a powerful roundhouse kick. The force of the blow sent Piccolo skidding back, his feet digging into the ground.

Piccolo growled, unfazed. "Annoying brats!" he spat, firing a series of rapid ki blasts from his mouth. Goku and Mori split apart, dodging the blasts effortlessly as they zigzagged toward their target.

As they closed the distance, Mori's fist lashed out with a straight punch to Piccolo's chest, which was intercepted. But Goku immediately followed up, delivering a spinning kick to Piccolo's head, forcing the demon to release his hold on Mori. The two boys pressed their attack relentlessly, their bodies moving in perfect coordination. When Mori threw a punch, Goku covered his openings. When Goku kicked, Mori was there to follow up. It was as though they had been fighting together for years.

The rapid exchanges continued, with Piccolo finding himself overwhelmed by the sheer speed and fluidity of the boys' attacks. He swung an arm to strike Goku, only for Mori to intercept with a block. Piccolo's other hand lashed out toward Mori's midsection, but Goku was there with a quick jab to deflect the blow.

However, Piccolo was not one to be outdone. With a sudden burst of energy, he thrust both hands outward, sending a shockwave that blew both Goku and Mori back. The ground cracked beneath the force of his aura, and he surged forward with his claws extended, aiming to catch Mori off guard. 

Mori ducked under the attack, spinning to sweep Piccolo's legs out from under him, but the demon king jumped, avoiding the trip and retaliating with a powerful downward kick that connected with Mori's shoulder. The impact sent Mori crashing into the dirt, his shoulder throbbing in pain. Goku, not missing a beat, lunged at Piccolo, his fists blazing with ki as he unleashed a furious barrage of strikes. 

"KA-ME-HA-ME…HA!" Goku shouted, launching a point-blank Kamehameha straight into Piccolo's chest. The blast exploded on impact, sending the demon king hurtling backward, his chest smoking from the attack. Piccolo skidded to a halt, his expression twisted in a mixture of anger and pain.

"You'll pay for that!" Piccolo roared, his aura flaring as he rushed forward with incredible speed. He closed the distance in an instant, his fists crashing into Goku's guard with such force that the ground beneath them cracked. Goku struggled to keep up with Piccolo's rapid assault, his arms trembling as he blocked blow after blow.

Suddenly, Mori re-entered the fray, his aura flaring as he unleashed a powerful ki-infused punch to Piccolo's ribs. The demon grunted, stumbling to the side, giving Goku the opportunity to leap into the air and deliver an overhead strike that sent Piccolo crashing into the ground.

Panting heavily, Mori glanced at Goku and gave him a nod. "We're wearing him down," he said between breaths. "Let's keep at it!"

But Piccolo was far from defeated. He pushed himself back to his feet, his aura intensifying as he gathered his energy. "Enough of this," he growled, his muscles bulging as he prepared a devastating attack. "I'll show you true power!" He cupped his hands together, drawing in a tremendous amount of ki. The air around him crackled with energy, and the ground began to tremble.

Mori and Goku braced themselves, sensing the overwhelming power of the attack. They had no time to hesitate. Both boys dashed forward with all their remaining strength, aiming to stop Piccolo before he could unleash the full force of his energy.

Piccolo released his ki, sending a massive wave of energy hurtling toward the two boys. The blast tore through the air with a thunderous roar, and it seemed impossible to avoid. But at the last second, Goku and Mori leaped into the air, soaring above the attack. They converged on Piccolo from above, both of them charging their own energy.

"GrimWave/KAMEHAMEHA!" they shouted in unison, unleashing a combined wave of blue/purple energy. The twin beams spiraled together as they bore down on Piccolo, who crossed his arms to block. The impact was tremendous, shaking the entire battlefield and creating a blinding explosion of light.

When the dust settled, Piccolo emerged, battered and breathing heavily, but still standing. His clothes were torn, and his green skin was scorched in several places. Despite the injuries, a twisted smile formed on his lips.

"You two are stronger than I expected," Piccolo admitted, a hint of grudging respect in his voice. "But playtime is over."

Before the boys could react, Piccolo's body surged forward with a burst of speed. He appeared right in front of Goku, driving his knee into the boy's stomach. Goku gasped, his eyes widening in shock as the air was forced from his lungs. Piccolo didn't stop there; he spun and slammed his elbow into Mori's jaw, sending him flying backward.

Mori hit the ground hard, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. His vision swam, and he struggled to push himself back up. He could hear Goku groaning in pain nearby, both of them clearly reaching their limits.

"We… can't give up…" Mori muttered, forcing himself back onto his feet. "We've come too far…"

Goku, staggering but still determined, got up alongside Mori. The two exchanged a determined glance, their spirits unwavering despite their injuries. Even though their bodies were battered and bruised, they still had fight left in them.

As if sensing their unyielding resolve, Piccolo's expression hardened. "Foolishness," he muttered. "You're only delaying your inevitable defeat."

Piccolo charged at the boys, launching a series of swift and powerful strikes. Goku and Mori did their best to defend, but the demon king's onslaught was relentless. He landed several blows, sending shockwaves of pain through their bodies. At one point, Mori barely managed to block a crushing punch to his ribs, while Goku was slammed into the ground by a powerful kick.

Just as Piccolo was about to deliver a finishing blow to Goku, Mori unleashed a desperate burst of energy from his palm, striking Piccolo's arm and diverting his attack. With a roar, Mori charged in, delivering a flurry of punches and kicks that pushed Piccolo back. His movements were erratic and fueled by sheer willpower, but they were effective.

Seeing Mori's fighting spirit reignite, Goku gathered his strength and joined in the assault. The two young warriors fought as one, pushing themselves beyond their limits as they launched a synchronized attack. Their movements were no longer smooth and practiced; they were wild and desperate. But even so, they managed to push Piccolo to his limits.

Realizing that his opponents would not relent, Piccolo made a final, desperate move. He jumped back and brought his hands together, charging a massive amount of energy into one last, devastating attack. "You won't survive this!" he declared, his voice echoing with malice.

Goku and Mori, sensing the immense danger, knew they had to put everything they had into stopping him. With a shared glance, they prepared a combined Kamehameha, pouring all of their remaining energy into it.

"KA-ME-HA-ME…" they began, their voices merging as one. "…HA!!!"

The boys unleashed their blast just as Piccolo fired his own attack. The two waves of energy collided in the air, creating a massive explosion that lit up the entire battlefield. The ground shook, and a powerful shockwave rippled outward, knocking the three fighters off their feet.

As the dust settled, Goku and Mori lay sprawled on the ground, exhausted and beaten. Piccolo was still standing, but he was hunched over, clutching his chest. His breath came in ragged gasps, and his body was trembling.

"It's not… over…" Piccolo wheezed, and in one last act of defiance, he spat a large egg from his mouth. "You may have won this battle, but my legacy… will continue!"

With those final words, Piccolo collapsed, his body falling limp. The egg rolled, flying off in the distance.

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The rest of the events unfolded just as in the original timeline, Mori, having survived the ordeal and witnessed the true depths of evil,

 knew that the world was only safe for now. There were still greater threats out there, and if he was to be ready, he needed to keep training.

After bidding farewell to his family, Mori joined Goku in heading to Kami's Lookout, where the two of them would train under the wise guardian of Earth. They promised to push each other to new heights and to never let their fighting spirits waver.

With their training ahead, the boys' journey was far from over. It was only just beginning.