Chapter 13: The Ultimate Clash - Saitama vs. Vegeta

The storm raged around them as Saitama stood firm, an air of boredom surrounding him. The spaceship they had just left felt far too cramped for his liking, and he yearned for an open battleground. Vegeta, his adversary, sneered and took the lead, soaring into the tempest.

A deafening clap of thunder heralded the downpour of heavy raindrops, transforming the once arid wilderness into a quagmire. Saitama stood undaunted, gazing up at Vegeta suspended amidst the tempest. He issued a calm but ominous warning, "Vegeta, you might want to reconsider this location. It's a bit too narrow for a proper fight, don't you think?"

Vegeta's response was laced with defiance, "Your words won't save you!"

With a resounding roar, Vegeta charged towards Saitama, his Super Saiyan aura illuminating the dark clouds. Their fists collided, sending shockwaves that cleared the rain and muck, carving out a massive arena.

Vegeta was sent hurtling, smashing through several mountains before regaining his stance. Panting heavily, he taunted, "Impressive, but it won't be enough to defeat me!"

Saitama maintained his nonchalant demeanor, casually scratching his bald head, "You know, I was only using a tiny bit of my strength in that punch. If you keep this up, I might end this with just one blow."

Vegeta's anger flared, "You dare underestimate me? I am Vegeta, the Legendary Super Saiyan! I won't die here, mark my words!"

Saitama yawned, boredom evident in his voice, "Sure, whatever you say."

With renewed determination, Vegeta lunged again. The battle raged on, fists and energy blasts colliding in a dazzling display of power. Lightning crackled overhead, enhancing the dramatic atmosphere.

Vegeta pushed himself harder, tapping into every ounce of his Super Saiyan strength. He unleashed his signature moves, hurling ki blasts and launching powerful energy attacks, determined to prove himself against the enigmatic bald warrior.

Saitama, to everyone's surprise, indulged Vegeta, dodging effortlessly and parrying blows with a hint of amusement. Their clash became a symphony of combat, echoing through the rain-drenched landscape.

The minutes turned into what felt like hours as the battle raged on. Vegeta refused to back down, his pride as a Saiyan at stake. His relentless attacks seemed endless, yet Saitama continued to evade with ease.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Vegeta gathered every ounce of his remaining strength, charging up for a colossal Final Flash attack. The energy buildup was intense, threatening to consume everything in its path.

Saitama, still seemingly unfazed, raised an eyebrow. "Alright, let's wrap this up."

But Vegeta was not done yet. With a roar, he unleashed the Final Flash, a colossal, blinding beam of energy that streaked toward Saitama with devastating force.

Saitama, still displaying his nonchalant demeanor, calmly raised his hand and caught the immense energy blast as if it were a mere firecracker. He held it at bay for a moment, the sheer power crackling around him.

"Okay, I guess I'll end this now," Saitama remarked, his voice devoid of emotion.

With a flick of his finger, Saitama redirected the Final Flash harmlessly into the sky, dissipating it like a fading starburst. Vegeta, drained of all energy, fell to his knees, his chest heaving.

Saitama approached the fallen Saiyan, his expression unchanged. "You fought well, Vegeta."

Suddenly, without warning, Saitama's demeanor shifted. His eyes bore into Vegeta's. In an instant, Saitama's fist shot forward, striking Vegeta's chest.

A deafening explosion followed. Vegeta's chest disintegrated, leaving a gaping hole in its wake. The sheer force wiped away rain clouds and muck, leaving behind a cleansed battlefield.

In one punch, Vegeta's life was extinguished.

As the others observed the shocking turn of events, disbelief washed over them. Vegeta, the second most powerful Warrior, had been killed in an instant.

Goku, his face showing a mix of shock and horror, exclaimed, "Vegeta's gone!"

Piccolo, struggling to speak, inquired, "Do we have any Senzu Beans left?"

"Only two," Goku replied, rushing to Vegeta's side. But it was too late; Vegeta's life had been snuffed out.

Krillin stammered in disbelief, "Saitama... he killed Vegeta?"

Gohan's rage and grief exploded as he pounded the spaceship's wall, "How could this happen? What about Trunks Jr. and Aunt Bulma?"

Supreme Kai contemplated, "Vegeta was under Babidi's control, and he was a formidable Warrior. Even in death, his battle was honorable."

These seasoned fighters knew that in the world of combat, life and death hung in the balance. Vegeta, in his uncontrollable state, would not have shown mercy. To face such a berserk Vegeta, Saitama had unleashed his full strength, ending the battle with a single, devastating blow.

Unbeknownst to them, Saitama had always held the power to end any battle with just one punch.

Saitama shrugged off the chaos around him, "I did warn him not to provoke me. He should've listened."

In the end, they could only watch as Vegeta succumbed to his fate, the stormy battleground bearing witness to the extraordinary clash of power.

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