"It will be fine if I don't practice for a day or two. Now I just want to spend more time with you," Kahn said lovingly to Vados.
For such a beautiful and considerate wife, Kahn often wished he could spend every day with her side rather than training. However, he was Saiyan, and this was the Dragon Ball universe, a dangerous place where the strong could easily destroy worlds, stars, or even entire universes.
If he wasn't strong enough, he wouldn't be able to protect his wife and his future family.
"Puff."
Vados chuckled, amusement dancing in her eyes. "I love you, husband."
...
There was no change in their routine; he would do daily training, grow vegetables, and enjoy each other's company, and a year slipped by in peace.
Throughout this year, Kahn remained diligent, consistently signing in and training. As a result, his strength improved rapidly.
"System, daily check-in," Kahn announced.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the daily check-in. Reward: 1000 combat power improvement cards.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for signing in for fourteen months. Reward: infinite energy.]
"Huh? Infinite energy? Awesome!!" Kahn exclaimed, his excitement palpable.
Infinite energy was similar to the power source Dr. Gero implanted in the bodies of Androids 17 and 18. This meant that Kahn would no longer need to worry about energy and stamina in future battles; he could unleash energy attacks without fear of depleting his reserves.
It was like having unlimited MP.
Moreover, this infinite energy could be used for various purposes beyond combat. The sign-in reward after fourteen months was indeed a pleasant surprise.
Kahn understood that the daily reward of 1000 combat power improvement cards correlated with his strength progression.
[Host: Kahn.
Age: 26 years old.
Bloodline: Advanced Saiyan bloodline.
Combat Strength: 680,365.
Skills: Breath Control, Flying Technique, Infinite Energy, Instant Transmission...]
"Well, the status looks good," Kahn remarked, surveying his revamped attribute panel with satisfaction.
Through a year of daily check-ins and rigorous training in the gravity chamber, Kahn had boosted his combat power from a meager 10,000 to a staggering 680,000.
Yet, he wasn't satisfied. This combat power was insignificant compared to even Frieza's.
To avenge Bardock and Gine he wants to kill Frieza, but 680,000 combat power simply wouldn't suffice.
But...
"The improvement in his strength cannot happen overnight. I need to focus on my training more," Kahn muttered to himself, stepping out of the room.
The vegetables in the garden were ripe, and today was the day to harvest them, he planned to collect all the vegetables and take them to the west city Farmer's Market for sale—one of his few current sources of income.
After all, he still needed money to get by.
"Husband, wake up! Let's have breakfast," Vados's sweet voice chimed as he left his room.
Today, she wore a pink and white T-shirt that accentuated her curves, making her look even more stunning than usual. Her delicate oval face was beautiful and her charming smile resembled flowers blooming in spring.
After more than a year of marriage, Vados was as beautiful as the first day he met her beauty, perhaps becoming more captivating during that time.
Kahn nodded with a smile.
"I won't practice today. I'll collect the vegetables after breakfast."
...
Noon.
Three miniature universe spacecraft pierced through Earth's atmosphere, resembling meteors streaking across the sky, leaving a long trail of flames in their wake.
The three ships hurtled toward the ground at a terrifying speed, crashing into a city near the Western Capital.
Boom!
The impact created a massive crater, and the spacecraft lay quietly within it.
The commotion attracted many passersby, who stopped to gawk, while media reporters rushed to cover the event live after seeing the trail.
Crunch!
As the curious crowd pointed at the spacecraft, the hatches of the ships suddenly opened.
Under the astonished gazes of the onlookers, Vegeta, Nappa, and Raditz all clad in Frieza Army combat uniforms, stepped out in unison.
"It's humans!"
"Who are they?"
"I don't know."
"They look kind of strange."
...
The crowd murmured amongst themselves as they observed the trio from a distance.
"So this is Earth,"
Vegeta spoke, a wicked smile spreading across his face.
He noticed the hint of fear in the eyes of the onlookers.
"Indeed," Raditz agreed, scanning the crowd.
Nappa smirked, "How about we greet these people by causing trouble?"
"Don't hit too hard,"
Vegeta replied nonchalantly, though he felt no qualms about the lives of these humans. For him, killing a being from another planet was as trivial as squashing an ant—an act devoid of any psychological burden.
With Vegeta's permission, Nappa grinned.
The onlookers and reporters were still blissfully unaware of the horror that was about to unfold.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Nappa extended two fingers and gestured slightly.
Boom!
A terrifying wave of energy radiated from him, engulfing the entire city in an instant.
Under this immense energy, countless buildings and tens of millions of lives evaporated in an instant.
Nappa gazed at the devastation with satisfaction, relishing his destructive handiwork.
At the same time...
Paozu Mountain.
Son Goku, who was immersed in his daily training, sensed the overwhelming aura emanating from the trio.
Cold sweat trickled down his forehead as he looked toward the sky, feeling a sense of dread wash over him.
"This is... Raditz's Ki, along with two unfamiliar ones!"
Raditz's energy was stronger than it had been a year ago, but what worried Goku the most was the other two strange new Ki.
One was stronger than the last, while the strongest of it sent chills down his spine, filling him with terror.