Chapter 8: Chapter 8. Raditz
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for signing in for a full month! You have received the full moon sign-in reward: Primary Combat Power Enhancement Card.]
"Primary Combat Power Enhancement Card? What is this?"
Kahn scratched his head in confusion. After reading the introduction, he realized this card could boost combat power anywhere from 100 to 3,000 points.
"So this card can increase my combat power by at least one hundred points and up to three thousand... not bad."
Even if he got the lowest value, it wouldn't be insignificant. Taking the average, as long as the card boosted his combat power by around 1,500, Kahn would be satisfied.
"Use the Primary Combat Power Enhancement Card."
[Ding! Primary Combat Power Enhancement Card successfully used combat power has increased by 2,680 points.]
As soon as the system's electronic prompt sounded, Kahn felt a surge of power flow through his body. His muscles and cells seemed to cheer in unison, celebrating the newfound strength.
Kahn clenched his fists, feeling the overwhelming power within, and the corner of his mouth lifted slightly. "Incredible!"
[Host: Kahn]
Age: 25 years
Bloodline: Advanced Saiyan
Combat Power: 5,300
Skills: Breath Control, Flight
"Perfect!"
Seeing his combat power soar compared to a month ago, Kahn felt immense satisfaction. With this power, he could easily defeat Raditz.
If he calculated correctly, Raditz should have already arrived on Earth.
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Western Great Plains
Raditz had already encountered Piccolo. After a brief but intense exchange, Raditz was about to show Piccolo his true power when—
Beep beep!
The combat power detector on Raditz's left eye suddenly picked up two powerful signals.
"Hmm? Two other strong powers?"
As soon as the detector located these forces, Raditz abandoned Piccolo and flew into the air.
"Over there!"
Raditz looked in a certain direction, muttering in surprise, "The distance is 12,990—pretty high..."
"Possibly the greatest powers on this planet."
"No mistake, it must be Kahn and Kakarot!"
With that, Raditz zoomed off, disappearing from Piccolo's sight in an instant.
Thud!
As Raditz left, Piccolo dropped to his knees, breathing heavily and drenched in sweat. The fear from facing Raditz's overwhelming power still gripped him.
"This is impossible... I was completely immobilized!"
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Master Roshi's Island
Having received the meeting notice in advance, Kahn and Vados headed to Master Roshi's island after breakfast. Shortly after their arrival, Bulma, Krillin, Goku, and Gohan showed up as well.
After a month of adjustment, Bulma had come to terms with Kahn being married. Surprisingly, she and Vados got along quite well after discussing something which I didn't know about.
Following Kahn's introduction, Bulma and Vados chatted like old friends.
"Goku, have you been training lately?" Kahn asked his brother.
"Not as much recently," Goku replied, scratching his head. "Chichi's been making me work to support the family, so I haven't had as much time to train."
Kahn nodded, giving him a word of advice. "It's good that you're supporting your family. You need to take on that responsibility, not just leave it all on Chichi."
Goku laughed. "I get it. I'll help out more."
"Mm?"
"Mm?"
At that moment, both Kahn and Goku sensed a powerful aura approaching.
"Dad, what's going on?"
"Is something wrong?"
Seeing the two react at the same time, everyone turned to look at Kahn and Goku.
"There's a strong presence headed this way!" Goku said, his face serious.
Just feeling this aura, even before the person arrived, was enough to put Goku on high alert.
"Up there," Kahn said, looking up. Above the clouds, a dark shadow was descending, quickly catching everyone's attention.
"Who's that!"
"They're coming!"
Thud!
Moments later, a muscular figure with long black hair, a scouter over his left eye, and a thick, tan tail wrapped around his waist landed right in front of Kahn, Goku, and the others.
It was Raditz!
"Oh no..."
With Raditz's sudden appearance, Vados seemed startled. She immediately hid behind Kahn, trembling with a frightened expression. "Husband, who is this person? He looks dangerous!"
Kahn waved his hand, signaling her not to worry.
"At last, we meet," Raditz said, his gaze fixed on Kahn and Goku as a smirk crept onto his face. "You two may have grown up, but I recognized you instantly."
"Kahn, Kakarot."
"Kakarot?"
Goku looked utterly confused.
"What did he just say?"
"What's he talking about?"
Krillin and Master Roshi were equally bewildered by Raditz's words.
Kahn they knew, but who was Kakarot?
Ignoring Krillin and Master Roshi's confusion, Raditz addressed Kahn and Goku in a challenging tone. "Kahn, Kakarot, what's going on here? Weren't you both supposed to wipe out Earth's population? What are you two playing at?"
Hearing this, Goku looked even more confused.
He turned to Kahn and asked, "Brother Kahn, what's he talking about?"
Finally, Kahn, who had been silent, responded. "Raditz, did you hit your head? You think Kakarot and I came here with some mission to destroy humanity?"
He scoffed. "You can believe that if you want, but don't project it onto us."
"Oh?" Raditz raised an eyebrow, grinning. "So, you remember me, Kahn. That'll make things easier."
"Brother Kahn, what's going on?"
"Yeah, Kahn, what's he even talking about?"
Goku and Bulma asked in unison, equally lost as they tried to make sense of the strange conversation between Kahn and Raditz.