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Chapter 22 - Episode 22

The fight had begun.

And in an instant—the difference was clear.

Caulifla's Fighting Experience vs. Raziel's Raw Power

Caulifla rushed in first, her Super Saiyan 2 aura crackling around her.

Her movements were precise, practiced— the result of a lifetime of battle.

Raziel?

He was not a fighter.

His stance was unrefined.

His reactions were delayed.

He didn't dodge.

Didn't counter properly.

Didn't fight smart.

But—

That didn't matter.

Because power-wise?

Raziel was on a completely different level.

Raw Strength Overwhelms Skill – Raziel Learns to Hold Back

The first exchange happened in an instant.

Caulifla's fists struck first—a combo of lightning-fast punches and kicks.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Each impact landed solidly.

But Raziel?

He barely reacted.

Then—

His counterattack came.

And immediately—

It was clear.

Raziel's attacks were lethal.

He wasn't controlling his power.

He wasn't holding back.

And some watching closely noticed immediately.

Among them—

🔹 Frieza – Smirking, intrigued by Raziel's rapid adjustment.

🔹 Vados – Analyzing, observing the unexpected control forming.

🔹 Champa – More serious than usual, recognizing the raw danger.

🔹 Kale – Silent, but concerned for Caulifla.

🔹 Cabba – Eyes wide, sensing how far apart their strengths were.

🔹 Jiren & Toppo – Focused, watching Raziel's behavior closely.

Everyone else?

They were simply caught up in the fight.

Caulifla Endures – Saiyan Willpower

Despite nearly being taken out early, Caulifla refused to back down.

She gritted her teeth, planted her feet, and charged forward again.

Every hit she landed had no real effect.

But Raziel?

He let them land.

He didn't dodge.

Didn't block.

Didn't counter immediately.

Instead—

He took the hits on purpose.

Trying to make things fair.

Raziel's Self-Limiting – A True Test

Raziel forced himself to lower his strength.

To fight below his real power level.

He calculated—trying to match Caulifla's strength.

But—

He miscalculated.

One mistake—one punch to the stomach.

And BOOM.

Caulifla was down.

Aftermath – Raziel's Unintentional Victory

Raziel remained standing, looking down at her.

Caulifla lay on the ground, gripping her stomach.

Her teeth clenched, growling in pain—

But her pride wouldn't let her admit defeat.

She tried to push herself up.

Tried to keep going.

Even though—

She had already lost.

Raziel Offers Help – A Different Kind of Power

Raziel stepped forward.

He extended a hand.

Caulifla immediately slapped it away.

But then—

Raziel moved his right hand again.

This time—

He wasn't offering to help her up.

He placed his palm on her left shoulder.

And in an instant—

A warm light engulfed her.

Her injuries vanished.

The pain?

Gone.

Caulifla's eyes widened.

She jumped to her feet, stunned.

She remained speechless for a moment.

And then—

Raziel spoke.

Raziel's Excitement – Feeling Something Real

Raziel:"Honestly… I never felt like this before…"

He grinned, shaking his head in disbelief.

"I admit it, girl! You made me feel something!"

His red-lined eyes glowed slightly.

"Something real!"

His smile widened slightly, almost in admiration.

"After centuries… I felt something for the first time!"

He exhaled sharply, almost laughing.

"I'm quite surprised!"

Then—

He smirked.

"You should be honored—you're the first human who's made me actually feel something real after so, way too long!"

Caulifla's Rage – A Saiyan's Pride is Insulted

For a moment—

She blinked.

Then—

Her brows twitched.

Then—

Her aura flared violently.

🔥 "WHAT DID YOU JUST CALL ME?!" 🔥

Raziel Confused – Trying to Explain

Raziel froze slightly.

"Uh… what?"

Caulifla's teeth clenched.

Caulifla:"HUMAN?! YOU THINK I'M A HUMAN?!"

Her power flared dangerously.

Raziel blinked in confusion.

"Wait… what?"

She stepped forward aggressively.

Caulifla:"DO I LOOK THAT WEAK TO YOU?!"

Raziel quickly raised his hands.

"Alright, alright! I'm sorry, okay?!"

"I still don't know about any of this!"

"For me, everyone is weird!"

"I only know two sides! Humans and Monsters!"

"And for me… you look human!"

Caulifla's Revenge – A Saiyan Response

Caulifla didn't calm down.

She gritted her teeth, her eyes sharp.

Then—

She suddenly lunged forward.

Her hand gripped Raziel's tail.

Tightly.

Raziel's Reaction – The Tail's Weakness

Instantly—

Raziel's entire body locked up.

His muscles tensed.

His eyes widened in shock.

A violent chill ran through his entire body.

His legs nearly collapsed beneath him.

But—

He barely managed to stay standing.

Barely.

His voice strained.

Raziel:"Okay, okay! I don't know what you did, but stop it!"

His breath hitched.

"I barely feel my body!"

He strained his voice further.

"Can you stop, please?!"

The battlefield was tense.

The dust from the last clash still hung in the air.

The Saiyan crowd watched in silence, waiting.

The air was thick with pride and aggression.

And in the center of it all—

Caulifla stood her ground, gripping Raziel's tail tightly.

Her Super Saiyan 2 aura crackled around her.

Her pride demanding dominance.

Caulifla's Saiyan Instincts – A Battle of Pride

Caulifla smirked, tightening her grip.

Her eyes flickered with challenge.

She had no idea what kind of person Raziel was.

But she knew one thing.

If he was a Saiyan—

He had to learn the hard way.

Raziel's Struggle – A Desperate Plea

Raziel grimaced, his entire body stiffening.

His breathing was heavy, strained.

The overwhelming weakness from his tail being grabbed was unbearable.

He gritted his teeth, trying to stay standing.

Then—he spoke.

Raziel:"Okay, listen! I'm sorry for calling you human, alright?!"

His voice was slightly panicked.

"Can you… please stop doing… whatever you did?!"

Caulifla Refuses – A Saiyan Doesn't Back Down

Caulifla grinned, her grip not loosening.

Caulifla:"Tch! Apologizing won't help ya now!"

"What's wrong, huh?! Thought you were tough?!"

She pushed forward, pressing him further.

Her pride wouldn't allow her to let go first.

She wanted him to break.

To give in.

To submit.

But—

That was a mistake.

Her Super Saiyan 2 aura crackled violently.

She was asserting her dominance.

Trying to break him.

Trying to prove that she was above him.

But—

She had pushed too far.

Raziel's Ki Eruption – Unleashing the Beast

A sudden shift.

A deep pulse of energy.

Then—

🔥 BOOM! 🔥

A violent explosion of red ki burst outward, shaking the entire ring.

The shockwave sent everyone stumbling backward slightly.

But Caulifla?

She was sent flying.

Caulifla's Recovery – The Battle Wasn't Over

Her body tumbled through the air, flipping uncontrollably.

But—

🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥

She steadied herself midair, flipping upright.

Her golden aura flared as she floated in place.

She didn't crash.

Didn't fall.

Didn't lose.

Her eyes locked onto Raziel—

And they burned with challenge.

Raziel Transforms – Power Beyond Expectation

Raziel's body shook violently.

Then—

His entire form was engulfed in energy.

His aura flared violently, expanding outward.

A deep crimson-red light flooded the battlefield.

His power skyrocketed.

And it didn't stop.

It kept rising.

Higher.

Higher.

Higher.

The Audience Feels the Overwhelming Power

All the Saiyans watching froze.

Their bodies locked up instinctively.

They couldn't sense his full power.

They were too overwhelmed.

Even Frieza's army, used to monstrous strength, couldn't comprehend it.

But—

There were a few who could.

Among them:

🔹 Frieza – His smirk was gone, replaced by genuine intrigue.

🔹 Vados – Her eyes narrowed, carefully monitoring the surge.

🔹 Champa – His usual arrogance faded, replaced with rare seriousness.

🔹 Jiren – His gaze sharpened, feeling the sheer magnitude of what was happening.

🔹 Toppo – His arms crossed, calculating the danger.

And soon—

Only three could truly keep up with the ever-rising power.

🔹 Jiren – Silent, yet intensely focused, analyzing every detail.

🔹 Vados – Watching with amusement, but also deep intrigue.

🔹 Champa – Eyes narrowed, serious, his usual attitude completely gone.

Because Raziel's power… kept growing.

Raziel's Power Stops Rising – But at a Cost

Then—

It stopped.

Raziel's form stabilized.

His body felt stronger than ever before.

He breathed heavily, staring at his hands.

He felt the energy within him—

It was unreal.

Unfathomable.

Limitless.

But then—

He felt something else.

The Drain Kicks In – A Power Too Great to Hold

A sudden wave of exhaustion.

His muscles felt like they were burning from within.

His breath became uneven.

The power was too much.

He couldn't hold it.

Not yet.

And then—

His transformation collapsed.

Raziel Untransforms – His Body Can't Handle It Yet

The crimson aura vanished.

His body felt like it was shutting down.

And before he could stop it—

His legs gave out.

He fell onto the ring, landing hard.

Sitting.

Drained.

Sweating.

Gasping for air.

Raziel Acknowledges His Limit – The Reality of His Power

Raziel looked down, still trying to catch his breath.

Then—

He let out a short, breathless laugh.

Raziel:"This is…"

He inhaled deeply, wiping sweat from his forehead.

"Huff… way too much…"

His body ached.

But deep inside—

Something excited him.

Because for the first time—

He felt the true weight of power.

And he knew—

This was only the beginning.

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