Chapter 68 : The Evolving Super Saiyan 4

"Saiyan warrior's anguished cry shattered countless hearts!

At this very moment, one could only imagine the excruciating pain of converting an entire planet into energy, only to unleash it upon one's own body!

But this was Son Goku, a martial arts enthusiast and a warrior willing to lay down his life to protect others!

No matter how dire the crisis, he'd always be at the forefront, resolute and unwavering.

If you aimed to annihilate Earth, you'd have to trample over his lifeless body first!

This was the Saiyan's pride and the heart's safeguard.

[The screen continues]

[Gazing upon Goku, who lay defeated and unable to stand, the golden giant ape gazed skyward and erupted into wild laughter!]

[You foolish Saiyan, your demise is nigh!]

[In the next instant, Baby began compressing energy once more. Though his reserves were dwindling, it was enough to finish off the severely injured Goku!]

[Yet, the situation took an unexpected turn!]

[Baby's compressed energy detonated in his own hands!

[The tenfold Turtle Kamehameha from earlier had inflicted unseen damage, and he had been concealing it all this time!]

[Now, as he exhausted his energy and strength, the injuries surged forth in a retaliatory backlash!]

[Not only that, the explosion caused by the uncontrollable energy sent Baby reeling, further injuring him!]

[Suddenly, his entire body was charred black, emitting billows of blue smoke, and he collapsed to the ground weakly!]

[For a moment, both combatants lost their fighting spirit and tumbled to the ground simultaneously!

At this juncture, viewers worldwide exchanged bewildered glances. This was an unprecedented moment in all their battles!

However, everyone recognized the dire situation Goku faced.

On this planet, except for a girl named Chi-Chi and the old man Mr. Satan, everyone else was under Baby's control!

Off-screen, Vegeta was filled with apprehension. If Goku lost this battle, his first target after achieving Super Saiyan mode wouldn't be Frieza, who was currently dormant, but Baby!

This future must not come to pass!

As to whether it was for Bulma, Trunks, or himself, even he couldn't say!

[The screen flickered, and the camera shifted to the Supreme Kai!]

The young Kaioshin had descended to Earth under the guidance of the Elder Kaioshin and successfully acquired the Super Divine Water!

[This holy water had the power to cleanse all toxins. With it, the Supreme Kaioshin had managed to free Trunks from Baby's control!]

[Meanwhile, Bulma, who had been knocked unconscious by the explosion, had awoken!]

[Upon witnessing Baby's fall, she immediately resumed control of the radar. The powerful Blutz Wave Generator once again bathed the Great Ape in its radiant light!]

With a continuous flow of energy, Baby stirred from his unconscious state, and the furious golden aura surged forth once more!

In the Dragon Ball world, Krillin and the others watching were horrified. Were they truly on the verge of defeat?

And would Goku meet his end here?

Simultaneously, viewers from other worlds watched in silence, aware that the climax of this mighty warrior's battle was imminent!

Though they had failed, it hadn't diminished their mutual respect!

[Baby burst into maniacal laughter. After numerous trials, he was finally on the brink of triumph!]

[Once he eliminated the Saiyan before him, there would be no one left to challenge his reign in the universe!]

[But in the next moment, he was stunned to find that Goku had also regained consciousness, albeit temporarily incapacitated!]

[His opponent was merely bluffing and hadn't fully recovered his strength!]

[Yet this suited Baby just fine; he wanted to savor killing this Saiyan himself!]

[Without even launching an attack, Baby let out a roar, and the violent airflow coalesced into an air cannon that instantly sent Goku tumbling!]

[Gazing at Goku sprawled on the ground, the Great Ape wore a wicked grin, then raised his colossal foot, poised to crush Goku to oblivion!]

[BOOM!]

[In the nick of time, Chi-Chi raised her hand and fired an energy cannonball that struck Baby square in the face!]

[But this feeble attack did little to harm him and only served to infuriate him!]

[Baby intended to crush this unsightly human girl!]

[Just then, Trunks arrived, joined by the uncontrollable Goten and Gohan!]

[Their plan: transfer the Super Saiyan energy within them to Goku!]

[This technique had been devised by Baby to siphon the energy of other Saiyans!]

[With their prior experience and the Saiyan ability to rapidly learn, Goten and the others executed the transfer based on their sensory instincts!]

[But Baby couldn't allow such a development!]

[Just as he prepared to strike, a radiance brighter than the sun illuminated the scene!]

["Solar Fist!"]

[Goku employed a technique from ages past, catching Baby off guard and forcing him to shield his colossal eyes!]

[However, this brief respite wasn't enough; Baby shook off the daze and prepared to strike again!]

[At that moment, the expressions of Goku and his allies soured considerably, for the villain before them left no room for error!]

In the world of pirates, Admiral Akainu bellowed in anger, his rigid sense of justice spurring his frustration.

"Why hesitate? If you possess the crushing power, you should eliminate your opponent immediately!"

The loss of righteousness to evil grated on his nerves. He didn't care how powerful his adversary had become; a mistake remained a mistake!

What he didn't realize was that this was a common Saiyan trait.

Vegeta showcased it most prominently, but Goku had fallen into the same pattern many times.

In the Dragon Ball world, Earth's spectators held no blame for Goku. He had done more than enough, and as they were protected, they could ask for nothing more. Even death was an acceptable price!

[Boom!]

[Suddenly, a deafening noise emanated from Baby's abdomen, interrupting his attack, and he screamed in agony while clutching his belly!]

[As the camera shifted, a shocking sight unfolded: within Baby's pink stomach, the original chocolate-colored Uub had reverted to his human form, launching a frenzied assault!]

[This was the unique trait of Majin Buu, and it played a pivotal role at this critical juncture!]

[Meanwhile, seizing the opportunity, Trunks, Gohan, and the others transformed into Super Saiyans and resumed transferring their energy to Goku!]

[Simultaneously, Baby began to contract his bloated midsection. The giant ape's strength paled in comparison to Uub's, and within seconds, Baby had squeezed himself into his own mouth and spat himself out!]

["Die!"]

[Amidst a furious roar, Baby re-formed his Super Electric Light Cannon and unleashed it upon Goku!]

[A violent explosion erupted, scattering dust and debris far and wide!]

[Baby laughed triumphantly, but as the smoke cleared, Goku emerged unscathed!]

[Behind him lay only a small crater in the ground, with no other remnants!]

[However, Trunks, Gohan, and the others had fallen to the ground!]

[Goku clenched his fists as he felt an energy surge within him, several times more potent than before!]

[In that moment, he sensed omnipotence coursing through his veins!]

[Simultaneously, a subtle change occurred in his appearance!]

["I sensed the strength of your ki earlier," Goku began, his voice icy and resolved.]

[But in the next instant, the conversation would take a different turn!]

["However, it doesn't seem so impressive now," he declared.]

[The world around them shifted in color, space itself congealed, and an unfathomably dreadful power erupted from Goku!]

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