The Monster (23.1)
Game
Thoughts
"Talking"
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"Well, this is a lot less fun than I thought it'd be," Gray muttered. He was crouched behind a large stone hut - which was likely meant to be extravagant and a home for royalty, but still just looked like a big stone igloo with a bunch of windows. Gray glanced over, looking at his slowly rising HP.
Gray Tanaki:
[Saiyan D-Class Recruit]
Age: 18
Wallet: 119,650 Coins
Lvl: 17 (83,200/750,000 XP)
PL: 342,637,200
Available Points: 50
HP: 54,384/417,950
TKI: 392,609/457,225
STR: 675
AGI: 810
END: 600
INT: 575
CHA: 215
LUK: 515
KI: 795
HREG: 596
EREG: 596
Skills: [Observe LVL 5], [Running LVL 10], [Determination LVL 10], [Ki Control LVL 9], [Ki Gun LVL 6]. [Ki Enhancement LVL 4], [KI Suppression LVL 5], [Ki Sense LVL 3], [Pushup LVL 10], [Punch LVL 10], [Kick LVL 10], [Jump LVL 10], [Flight LVL 4], [Prediction LVL 2], [Zenkai Boost LVL 1], [Cognitive Acceleration LVL 1], [Ah! Lord Freiza! LVL 1], [Mouth-Beam LVL 1], [Ki-Blade LVL 1], [Cooking LVL 1], [Ki Array LVL 3], [Ki Explosion LVL 1]
Perks: [Gamer's Mind], [Gamer's Body], [Double-edged Sword], [Legendary Super Saiyan], [Perfect Ozaru], [A Cute Pawn], [A Humble Master], [Ladies Man]
Fighting Styles: [Boxing Style: Kolra LVL 2], [Fighting Style: Broly LVL 1]
Party: [Saeko, Celia, Asuna, Ranfan]
While Gray was eager to see what happened with Yamoshi, he was also cautious.
If I die here am I like, dead dead? I don't know how this wack-ass pendulum room works.
With how strange time travel worked in Dragon Ball, Gray had no idea what his actions could cause. Was he really in the past, or did the pendulum room use some type of illusion magic? If he died, would he just wake up back in the pendulum room, or would he be looking at King Yemma? What if he accidentally changed something - would he split off into a new timeline?
I don't want to risk it, but this is so lame…
Gray was staring at the wall of the palace in front of him - though 'staring' was being generous. His eyes were closed, and he was locked in on the power signatures inside. The palace was large and towering compared to the rest of the homes on the planet, looking like the only hut that they'd spent any effort on. It was less of an igloo and more house-shaped, with multiple large rooms smushed together and towering pillars filled with windows.
Gray could sense a bunch of power levels in the palace, but they were hard to tell apart. Yamoshi's was so overpowering that it pretty much drowned out all the other ones, with only one smaller one standing out.
That must be King Vegeta. That's impressive.
To say Yamoshi's energy was overpowering was an understatement - he practically drowned out every signature for miles. Even Bok, whose power level was high enough that Gray couldn't see it, wasn't even a speck compared to Yamoshi's. Peppa, who Gray assumed was Yamoshi's main sparing partner, was still visible, but barely.
Fuck, I wanna see what's going on.
Muffled shouts were coming through the walls, but Gray couldn't make them out from his position. It was clear to him that a fight hadn't broken out yet, but he knew one was inevitable.
I can't miss Yamoshi going Super Saiyan, or a chance to watch him fight for real. Fuck. Is it worth it to buy a Senzu Bean?
Gray glanced over at his virtual wallet, which showed 119,000 coins. That was barely enough for a normal Senzu Bean, but it would drain most of his funds.
Since I'm stronger now, I'll be able to get coins a lot quicker from beating stronger opponents, but still… Do I want to use everything I've worked for just to watch a fight? Maybe cut back and just get an HP restore?
Even if he was at full HP, Gray knew it would be dangerous just being in the same area as the men. However, he felt much more confident in his ability to get away at full health than he did when he was under 25% HP. At this point, a stray Ki blast might take him out.
Fuck it, this is the only chance I'll have to learn from Yamoshi. I need to see this, I'll just bu-
Gray blinked as something bounced off the side of his face, seemingly coming out of nowhere. He looked down, spotting a bean sitting on the ground.
A… Senzu Bean?
Gray glanced around, but the area was empty. The palace was the only place with energy signatures, and the outside area he was in was devoid of life. He bent down, grabbed the bean, and looked at it carefully.
This looks like a Senzu Bean, but why would one just come flying at me out of nowhere?
"Ha. Hahahaha. Ha. Hahaha. Ha." A voice seemed to laugh from behind him, and for a split second Gray swore two large white eyes were staring into his soul. He spun around, but no one was there.
Fucking Popo. I guess he has some level of control over the pendulum room.
Gray promptly placed the bean in his mouth.
[You have consumed a Senzu Bean!]
HP restored to MAX
Ki restored to MAX!
Status Conditons Cleared!
You have been inflicted with the [Saiyan Bloodline] status condition!
No Zenkai boost? Is it because of the room, or did I not take enough damage?
"Nice," Gray grinned, flexing his muscles as all the pain disappeared. He shot forward, flying off the ground and ascending to the top of the large palace.
I'll still be careful. I'm not here to fight.
His heart rate increased as if in response to his thoughts.
Even if my body wants to, not this time. I need to watch Yamoshi. Learn from him - if I'm fighting, then I can't be watching.
Gray slammed his foot down, the ceiling under him crumbling. He looked down into the hole, now able to see the large room where the shouts were coming from. On one side of the large near-empty room were Yamoshi, Bok, Brokon, Peppa, and Caylin.
"Vegeta…" Yamoshi was glaring up at King Vegeta, who was lounging on a stone throne, "You don't want to do this. I swear to you, you don't want to do this."
Observe.
[Cruel] Vegeta:
[Saiyan King]
Age: ?
PL: ?
HP: ?
TKI: ?
Reputation: 0/100 (Neutral)
[Cruel] Modifier - Individuals with this modifier will be naturally cruel.
Yeah, definitely an ancestor of Vegeta. They look damn near identical.
"I think I do, low-class," King Vegeta smirked. He was dressed better than any of the Saiyans Gray had seen so far, as he had actual clothes. He had an oriental purple shirt on, and long loose pants. Pinea was standing next to his throne, looking clearly uncomfortable. Around him was a small army - looking to be at least 20 Saiyan men, all of whom were also fully clothed.
This wasn't something random.
Gray quickly realized that the situation seemed planned out. When Bok had told him that King Vegeta was prone to taking random Saiyan women for himself, Gray had assumed that him picking Yamoshi's wife was a coincidence. Clearly, this was not the case.
"Your Highness," Peppa grunted, standing next to Yamoshi with a calm look on his face, "Surely a woman isn't worth what's to come, right? Let's just end this here. Return Pinea, and we'll pretend this didn't happen."
"Oh? And If I don't?" King Vegeta smirked, reaching over and grabbing Pinea by the arm. Yamoshi tensed, glaring at him.
"I'm your King," King Vegeta smirked, moving his arm down as he wrapped it around Pinea's waist, "I'll do whatever I want."
"VEGETA!" A flood of Ki shot out from around Yamoshi as he glared at King Vegeta, his arm held up threateningly, "Don't touch her!"
In response to his movements, a couple of the surrounding Saiyans near King Vegeta stepped forward, also looking threatening.
"Oh, how scary," King Vegeta mocked him, pulling his arm tighter so Pinea was forced to learn over the arm of his throne.
"That's it!" Caylin screamed, power shooting out from her as well, "I don't give a damn about what happens next, YamoshI! Let's kill this bastard!"
"Yamo!" Pinea shouted out, looking uncomfortable but looking at him pleadingly, "Stay calm. You know you can't…"
"No," Yamoshi grunted, the ground under him cracking, "I won't let this slide, Vegeta! I don't care if this fucks over our entire race, we'll have a new king by the end of today!"
Yamoshi shot forward but was intercepted by one of the high-class Saiyans around King Vegeta. The man was large and bald, reminding Gray somewhat of Nappa, but he also didn't stand a chance. His punch was easily caught by Yamoshi's palm, and then he was slammed into the floor as Yamoshi's other hand slammed palm-first into his face. As Yamoshi held the man's head onto the floor, a blue light started to form on his palm, and a second later a huge Ki-beam shot directly around the man's head.
Gray stared intently, his gaze boring into Yamoshi.
Remember that. If it's a weaker opponent, catching their punch instead of dodging will leave them completely open. It's a good strategy if I'm in a rush.
Yamoshi grunted, dropping the man's blackened head onto the ground as he looked at the rest of the Saiyans between him and King Vegeta.
"If you don't want to die, then move!" He yelled, shooting forward at King Vegeta again. Two more large Saiyans intercepted him again, but they didn't fare much better. In front of Gray's eyes, he witnessed absolute dominance.
Yamoshi pulled back his arm, a simple fist forming. Then, he slammed it forward as the first Saiyan launched his own punch at him. Yamoshi's fist met the Saiyan man's, but the impact was only for a split second. Yamoshi's fist continued forward, tearing through the Saiyans fist and arm, completely ripping it off. Then, he continued forward, not even sparing a glance at the now one-armed Saiyan who was reeling in pain next to him, who was shortly put down for good by Caylin.
His… His fist isn't even coated in Ki. He's just that strong.
The second Saiyan had pushed his palms together, a Ki ball forming on them. A blast of yellow Ki shot at Yamoshi, but the massive man continued forward. His fist slammed into the front of the Ki beam and tore through it like butter, continuing forward without a millisecond of delay. His fist tore through the entire beam, reaching the man and slamming into his chest - or, more accurately, straight through his chest.
He's… a monster.
As Gray watched in awe, so did the rest of Yamoshi's friends. They didn't even bother to help - whether they knew they didn't need to or were also shocked was up to interpretation. The next 20 seconds passed like a blur.
Yamoshi idly tossed the donut-ed Saiyan to the side, already lunging at the next closest one. He grabbed him by the neck, his hand gripping his shoulder. In one smooth pull, the man's arm was completely ripped off, and Yamoshi's head-butt had knocked him out cold. Then, he swung his head upwards, slamming his forehead directly into an incoming Ki blast and sending it back at the attacker.
He blinked from view, disappearing from Gray's vision as he appeared behind another one. His arm launched forward, slamming through the man's back and coming out the other side. He raised his arm, carrying the man's bleeding body as he threw it behind him to block another Ki blast. He disappeared again, appearing behind the man who launched the Ki blast. His hand lashed out, his palm grabbing the back of the man's head, and then he squeezed. The Saiyans head crumpled, popping like a balloon of blood and gore.
This… this isn't anything like Broly.
Yamoshi spun around, his palm catching a punch coming from behind. His head slammed forward, headbutting the man and sending him falling to the floor. As the man tried to push himself up, Yamoshi idly opened his palm, sending a Ki-beam that enveloped the man and killed him instantly.
Broly fought wildly. Like a beast. But, Yamoshi…
Another Saiyan tried to punch Yamoshi, but Yamoshi ducked under it. He lashed out both his hands, grabbing both of the man's knees and then picked him off the ground completely. He spun around, slamming the Saiyan's body into another incoming Saiyan. The second Saiyan fell to the ground and then was pummeled into the floor as Yamoshi repeatedly slammed his teammate's body into him.
He's not human.
Another Saiyan tried to help the two being beaten down but didn't reach Yamoshi as he finally dropped the first Saiyan. He spun around, stepping forward and grabbing the man by his face. He slammed a fist into the man's stomach and then forced the front of his face downward. The Saiyan's face slammed into the floor, but Yamoshi pulled up his head. He raised his foot, positioning it on the back of his head, and then slammed it downward. The Saiyan's head crashed into the floor again, his skull shattering.
He's a monster.
Gray stared, a mixture of shock and awe filling him. This wasn't like Dragon Ball. Dragon Ball had fun, long-lasting fights. Fights consisted of two men beating on each other for hours on end, with the end result being one looking bloody and bruised. Maybe a couple of bones would be broken. But this…
This is a massacre.
Gray had killed his fair share of people in this world - he had seen more than enough blood for a lifetime, but that couldn't compare to this. Yamoshi continued wildly tearing into the Saiyans around him, tearing off limbs and punching clean through bodies. It wasn't a fight - there was no finesse. No exchanges of blows. No beam clashes.
Just unstoppable murder.
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Gray Tanaki:
[Saiyan D-Class Recruit]
Age: 18
Wallet: 119,650 Coins
Lvl: 17 (83,200/750,000 XP)
PL: 342,637,200
Available Points: 50
HP: 54,384/417,950
TKI: 390,225/457,225
STR: 685
AGI: 820
END: 610
INT: 575
CHA: 215
LUK: 515
KI: 795
HREG: 596
EREG: 596
Skills: [Observe LVL 5], [Running LVL 10], [Determination LVL 10], [Ki Control LVL 9], [Ki Gun LVL 6]. [Ki Enhancement LVL 4], [KI Suppression LVL 5], [Ki Sense LVL 3], [Pushup LVL 10], [Punch LVL 10], [Kick LVL 10], [Jump LVL 10], [Flight LVL 4], [Prediction LVL 2], [Zenkai Boost LVL 1], [Cognitive Acceleration LVL 1], [Ah! Lord Freiza! LVL 1], [Mouth-Beam LVL 1], [Ki-Blade LVL 1], [Cooking LVL 1], [Ki Array LVL 3], [Ki Explosion LVL 1]
Perks: [Gamer's Mind], [Gamer's Body], [Double-edged Sword], [Legendary Super Saiyan], [Perfect Ozaru], [A Cute Pawn], [A Humble Master], [Ladies Man]
Fighting Styles: [Boxing Style: Kolra LVL 2], [Fighting Style: Broly LVL 1]
Party: [Saeko, Celia, Asuna, Ranfan]
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AN: The next part of this chapter will be out later, or the next 4 chapters can be read at Patreon.com/Koyon ! Thanks for reading!
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