Chapter 40: Super Saiyan 5 Kakarot and the Evil Spirit Bomb
Goku smirked with a bloodthirsty grin as his stomach growled in agreement, adding an unsettling symphony to his demeanor.
"Grrrrumble!"
"Hmph, King Kai, go get me some food! I know your cooking skills aren't half bad!" Goku furrowed his brow slightly, removing the hand he had placed on King Kai's back.
"And don't even think about pulling any tricks, or I'll make sure you vanish into thin air!"
"Ah…" King Kai glanced back at Goku, whose entire body radiated murderous intent, and sighed deeply. He realized he had misjudged the situation terribly.
Was it that lingering sense of familiarity, remembering him as a half-mentor, that kept Goku from finishing him off?
King Kai's efficiency in the kitchen didn't disappoint.
By the time Lin Qi appeared on King Kai's planet, Goku already had an enormous bowl of perfectly crafted fried rice in front of him, its aroma tantalizing.
"Food, huh?" Lin Qi casually approached the alert Goku, turning his attention to King Kai, who still had an apron on.
"Get me a bowl too; I happen to be a little hungry myself."
"…Sigh." King Kai glanced at Goku, then at the tail trailing behind Lin Qi, and sighed again before heading back to the kitchen.
The atmosphere was awkward, to say the least.
An on-guard Goku and a laid-back Lin Qi sat face to face, each devouring a basin-sized bowl of fried rice until nothing was left.
While they ate in silence, over on Earth, Gohan and the others were full of worry. Despite Bulma's attempts to comfort them with tea and snacks, none of them touched a thing.
"Trunks, why do you think my dad has become like this?" Gohan asked absentmindedly, staring at the tea leaves in his cup.
Trunks sighed and replied helplessly, "I'm not entirely sure. It feels like Mr. Goku just suddenly… changed."
"Dad…" A streak of light flashed across the sky, and Pan, having heard the news, hurriedly landed in front of Gohan.
"Dad, what happened to Grandpa?!"
"I'm not sure…" Gohan shook his head slightly and patted Pan on the shoulder. "But don't worry, everything will be fine."
"Grandpa…" Pan murmured softly, clenching her fists, her eyes brimming with tears.
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Back on King Kai's planet.
The temporary harmony between Goku and Lin Qi was shattered the moment their bowls and chopsticks were put down.
Goku hadn't even fully stood up before letting out a sudden roar, transforming into his Super Saiyan 4 form. His aura flared violently as he activated the Kaio-Ken technique on top of it.
"Tenfold Kaio-Ken!"
Clearly intent on resolving things quickly, Goku wasted no time. Centered around him, a fierce windstorm erupted, shaking the entire planet uncontrollably.
In an instant, King Kai's house, the trees, and the grass were swept away by the gale. Even King Kai and his two pets were sent flying into the distance.
"Waaaaah…"
Their screams faded into the distance.
Goku launched himself at Lin Qi, his fist connecting with Lin Qi's chin.
Yet apart from a slight reddening of the skin, there was no visible damage.
"How long can you keep up this level of Kaio-Ken?" Lin Qi smirked mockingly.
It seemed it wouldn't be long before Goku's body succumbed to the Kaio-Ken's side effects, collapsing before Lin Qi even needed to retaliate.
Quick collapse, Goku!
Despite the Kaio-Ken's boost in speed, Goku's attacks still failed to land effectively on the now Super Saiyan 5 Lin Qi.
"Bam! Bam! Bam!"
No matter how much faster Goku had become, Lin Qi's overwhelming superiority in this form made the difference insurmountable.
"Damn it… Kame… hame… HA!"
Realizing his physical attacks were futile, Goku leaped back, quickly gathering energy between his hands and firing a powerful Kamehameha wave at Lin Qi.
"It's useless!" Lin Qi calmly extended a hand and swatted the energy wave aside. "Your struggle is pointless."
"Pant… pant…" Goku gritted his teeth, his eyes bloodshot as he stared at the unscathed Lin Qi.
"Damn it… I can't lose this easily. I am the strongest in the universe…"
"I am Kakarot, the most powerful!!"
With a roar, Goku's energy surged violently, forcing his power beyond its limits.
His aura grew increasingly intense, an ominous red hue enveloping his body as the Kaio-Ken's energy mingled with that of his Super Saiyan 4 form.
It was as if gasoline had been poured over a raging inferno, causing the flames to skyrocket.
"RAAAAAHHHH!"
Goku's roar grew louder as King Kai's planet began to crumble beneath his feet. His strength multiplied exponentially.
His upper body clothing disintegrated, revealing a layer of silvery fur. His waist-length silver hair shimmered with an otherworldly glow, and his deep black eyes were accentuated by their bold outlines.
Kakarot smirked wickedly, exuding an overwhelming aura of malice.
"So this is the power of Super Saiyan 5? I should thank you for pushing me this far!"
This wasn't Goku anymore. This was Super Saiyan 5… Kakarot.
"Well, this is an unexpected delight!" Lin Qi's excitement grew as he faced Kakarot's incoming punch.
Unlike Goku, Kakarot didn't bother with warm-up attacks. Each punch was lethal.
"Hmph…" Lin Qi sneered, dodging effortlessly. "Reaching Super Saiyan 5 doesn't mean you can defeat me!"
Lin Qi intercepted a punch and countered with a blow to Kakarot's cheek.
BAM!
"Ugh…" Kakarot let out a pained cry as his body was sent flying into the vast, empty expanse.
As he steadied himself, Kakarot looked at Lin Qi, now a mere dot in the distance, in disbelief.
"How… How is this possible?!"
Suddenly, a blinding white light shot toward Kakarot. It was Lin Qi's energy wave.
Gritting his teeth, Kakarot crossed his arms to block the attack, but the moment he made contact, regret washed over him.
The energy was too powerful.
"ARGHHHH!"
The energy wave exploded upon impact, engulfing Kakarot in a devastating blast.
As smoke filled the air, Lin Qi teleported behind Kakarot, delivering a thunderous punch to his back.
CRACK!
Kakarot let out another agonizing scream.
"I told you, your struggle is meaningless."
Lin Qi's cold voice echoed in Kakarot's ears, igniting his fury even further.
"Damn it! I will not lose to you!"
BAM! BAM! BAM!
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