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Chapter 16 - Episode 16

Time passed.

The harsh winds of the wasteland howled as the Frieza Force stood in formation, awaiting the return of their comrades.

Then—

A distant hum of energy.

The two soldiers finally returned, their arms loaded with all seven Dragon Balls.

Each orb pulsated with a faint golden glow, their legendary power radiating even in silence.

As they descended, landing before Frieza, their breathing was heavy—clearly, it had taken far more effort than expected to gather them all.

Yet—

Just as they approached—

A brilliant light flickered in the distance.

Whis' Arrival – A Divine Presence

The air around them shifted unnaturally.

A soft chime rang through the air, delicate yet immeasurably powerful.

The fabric of space itself seemed to twist, folding inward.

Then—

With an elegant swirl of divine energy, a pillar of light descended from above.

Its presence was gentle, yet undeniable.

As if reality itself yielded to the being that arrived within it.

And from within that shimmering light—

Three figures emerged.

Whis, his expression ever serene.

Goku, his stance firm, focused.

And Vegeta, standing with newfound authority.

Frieza's Shock – Vegeta's New Look

The moment the light faded, the battlefield fell silent.

Frieza's golden eyes narrowed as he studied Vegeta closely.

His expression shifted slightly—just enough to betray his intrigue.

The Frieza Force soldiers stiffened, whispering among themselves.

"Why is Vegeta wearing that?!"

"That symbol—he's a Destroyer now?!"

"Tch… what does this mean for Lord Frieza?"

Meanwhile—

Raziel remained completely unfazed.

He glanced at Vegeta, not registering the weight of what had changed.

To him—

It was just a wardrobe swap.

Goku & Vegeta's Reaction to Raziel

Goku and Vegeta, however—

Their eyes immediately locked onto Raziel.

Their expressions darkened.

They didn't know who he really was.

They only knew what he had done.

The death of Beerus.

And now—

He was standing beside Frieza.

Wearing Frieza's colors.

Vegeta's fists clenched tightly, his new Destroyer insignia barely catching the sunlight.

Goku's gaze hardened.

Neither spoke—

But their stance alone spoke volumes.

This wasn't just a meeting.

This was a confrontation waiting to happen.

Raziel Speaks

Raziel, however—

Completely missed the tension.

His red-lined eyes flickered slightly as he scanned them.

Then—he smirked slightly.

Raziel:"Oh… it's just you."

He stretched slightly, rolling his shoulders.

"Those humans from before…"

His tone was casual, indifferent.

Then—he gestured toward Vegeta's attire.

"But hey, at least you know how to do a good entrance…"

His head tilted slightly.

"You also got a new outfit. I kinda like it…"

A pause.

Then—

"But uh… what's with the whole serious faces?"

He blinked, genuinely confused.

He still didn't fully understand the weight of what he had done.

Nor did he grasp how deeply his actions had shaken the balance of this universe.

But now—

He was about to.

A flash of intensity.

A burst of raw power.

Without hesitation—

Vegeta charged his ki, his energy skyrocketing in an instant.

A deep blue aura surged violently around him, flickering with streaks of lightning as his muscles tensed.

His hair spiked higher, glowing an electric blue, his eyes now sharp, predatory.

The ground shook beneath him, cracks forming from the sheer force of his power-up.

Vegeta Attacks – The Hunt Begins

In less than a heartbeat—

Vegeta vanished.

The air shattered behind him, an explosion of force as he rushed forward at insane speed—

His target?

Raziel.

His rage was absolute.

His movements were merciless.

His intent was clear—grab, subdue, eliminate.

And just as his fingers were a mere millimeter away—

Raziel moved.

Raziel's Unnatural Dodge

Somehow, someway…

Raziel dodged.

It wasn't a calculated movement.

It wasn't a tactical retreat.

It was pure instinct.

His body twisted at the last possible moment, dodging Vegeta's grab by the slimmest of margins.

Vegeta's eyes widened slightly in surprise.

"Tch—fast."

Raziel stumbled back, his breath hitching.

Then—

Sweat dripped down his face.

His red-lined eyes widened.

It wasn't a controlled escape.

It wasn't planned.

It just… happened.

And that—

Terrified him.

Vegeta Grabs Raziel – No More Games

But before Raziel could react—

Vegeta moved again.

Faster.

More precise.

More relentless.

This time—there was no escape.

In a brutal instant—

Vegeta's hand clenched tightly around Raziel's collar, gripping with crushing force.

Raziel barely had time to gasp before—

Vegeta blasted off, dragging him into the sky at insane speed.

The sheer momentum left a shockwave behind, kicking up dust and shaking the ground.

Raziel gritted his teeth, struggling against the Saiyan's strength—but it was useless.

Vegeta's grip was unbreakable.

His rage—undeniable.

Frieza Makes His Move – Summon the Dragon

Meanwhile—

Frieza watched it all unfold with amusement.

Then—

His golden eyes flickered toward the Dragon Balls, gleaming under the sunlight.

A smirk curled his lips.

"Ho ho ho~… How exciting. But we have more important matters to attend to."

His tail flicked, signaling his soldiers.

"Summon the dragon. Now."

The Frieza Force soldiers immediately obeyed, stepping toward the Dragon Balls.

The air shifted.

A spark of magic crackled.

The ritual was beginning.

But—

It didn't go unnoticed.

Goku Intervenes – Stop Frieza!

In a flash of blue light—

Goku transformed.

His Super Saiyan Blue aura burst outward, sending a shockwave in all directions.

His expression was tense, determined.

"No way I'm letting you do that, Frieza!"

And without another word—

He blasted off, flying straight toward Frieza.

The battle had truly begun.

Narrator voice (Dragon Ball-style):

The battlefield erupted into chaos.

A war on two fronts.

On one side—

Goku versus Frieza.

On the other—

Vegeta versus Raziel.

Frieza Goes Golden – The Emperor's Power

Frieza chuckled darkly, his smirk stretching wider.

"Ho ho ho~… You always get in my way, monkey. But not this time."

With a burst of raw energy, his body was engulfed in a brilliant golden light.

His skin shifted, glowing with an intense, radiant gold.

His muscles hardened.

His aura pulsed—shaking the very ground beneath him.

Now in his Golden Frieza form, he stood between Goku and the Dragon Balls.

His golden eyes narrowed as he raised his hand, energy crackling at his fingertips.

"If you want to stop me, you'll have to get through me first!"

And then—

The fight began.

Goku vs. Frieza – A Battle of Legends

Goku, now in Super Saiyan Blue, charged at full speed.

Their fists clashed in a blinding shockwave, sending violent tremors across the battlefield.

Each strike was calculated, relentless, world-shaking.

The air cracked with energy.

Explosions erupted across the wasteland.

A battle of monsters among gods.

But—

This was only one of the fights taking place.

Far away—

A different kind of battle was unfolding.

Vegeta vs. Raziel – A Clash of Unmatched Power

High above the wasteland—

Vegeta threw Raziel with immense force, sending him flying.

But then—

Everything flickered black.

For a split second—nothing existed.

And then—

Raziel reappeared, standing still on top of a jagged rock tower, arms crossed, his expression darkening.

His red-lined eyes gleamed.

He exhaled softly, then—

A wicked grin formed.

Raziel:"So… you have a death wish, huh?..."

His tone was playful, yet filled with a sinister undertone.

"Very well then… if you want to be just more Exp… then I will gladly grind~"

And with that—

The real battle began.

Vegeta's Unrelenting Fury

Vegeta didn't hesitate.

His rage-fueled power shook the landscape, breaking through everything Raziel threw at him.

🔷 Bone projectiles?Shattered.

🔷 Red slashes of energy?Endured.

🔷 Dragon skulls firing powerful beams?Tanked and resisted.

Vegeta wasn't dodging.

He was taking every single attack head-on and pushing forward.

The difference between magic and ki had never felt so clear.

To Raziel—

It was as if his entire existence was a joke.

His power meant nothing.

His magic meant nothing.

Even his soul felt weak in the face of Vegeta's overwhelming might.

And that—frustrated him.

Yet—

He remained calculating.

He had one advantage—his teleportation.

By not having ki, he was completely undetectable.

So—

He teleported constantly, avoiding Vegeta's direct attacks, stalling for time.

Raziel's Realization – Ki vs. Magic

Raziel gritted his teeth, vanishing again in flickering black flashes.

He teleported around Vegeta, trying to calculate his next move.

But in that moment—he realized something horrifying.

His Lv. meant nothing here.

Magic meant nothing here.

Even his soul, his Determination—

Were nothing in the face of raw Saiyan power.

Ki was dominant.

And he?

He was just a glitch in a world he didn't belong to.

Vegeta's fist tore through one of his teleportation afterimages, causing the very air to explode.

Raziel barely managed to reappear a safe distance away.

But he was calculating.

Watching.

Waiting.

Because if raw power wasn't enough—he would have to find another way.

The Sky Goes Black – Shenron Appears

Then—

A deep rumble.

The winds shifted.

The sky darkened instantly, swallowing all light.

A massive, otherworldly presence filled the air.

And then—

From the Dragon Balls, a beam of golden energy spiraled upward, twisting, expanding—

Until—

Shenron emerged.

The mighty Eternal Dragon coiled above them, his emerald-green scales glowing against the blackened sky.

His red eyes burned brightly as his deep, ancient voice echoed across the land.

Shenron:"Speak your wish… and I shall grant it."

Frieza's eyes gleamed with triumph.

"Finally."

Frieza's Move – A Surprise Attack on Goku

But before he spoke—

He moved.

In a flash of golden speed, Frieza struck—a brutal, precise attack straight to Goku's stomach.

Goku gasped, the air forced from his lungs.

The attack sent him crashing through the air, slamming into the rocky terrain below.

A crater formed from the impact.

Frieza smirked, turning back toward Shenron.

"Now then… time for my wish."

Frieza's Wishes – His True Plan Unfolds

With his usual elegance, Frieza raised a hand.

"Mighty Shenron… I have two wishes."

Shenron's eyes glowed.

"State them."

Frieza's smirk widened.

"For my first wish… turn Raziel into a Saiyan."

A silence fell over the battlefield.

Raziel, mid-teleportation, froze.

Vegeta's eyes widened slightly.

Goku, still recovering, gritted his teeth in shock.

Raziel snapped his head toward Frieza, his expression unreadable.

"Wait… what?"

Shenron's eyes pulsed.

"It shall be done."

A golden light engulfed Raziel.

The First Wish Granted – Raziel's Transformation

Raziel felt his body twist, shift—

Something inside him changed.

His bones, his muscles, his entire existence—

Rewritten.

The glow faded.

Raziel stumbled slightly, his breath shaky.

His hand clenched into a fist.

He could feel it.

His body was no longer human.

Something burned within him.

Something powerful.

For the first time—

He could feel ki.

Frieza's Second Wish – The Final Step

Frieza watched, satisfied.

But he wasn't done.

"Now for my second wish…unlock Raziel's full potential as a Saiyan."

Shenron's eyes flashed once more.

"It shall be done."

A second wave of golden energy crashed over Raziel, flooding into him, filling him with unimaginable power.

His entire body radiated with a newfound energy, his transformation complete.

His fingers trembled.

His heart pounded.

This…

Was power.

And in that moment—

Raziel smiled.

A smile filled with twisted delight.

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