Chapter 73: Goku's rematch

Vegeta stood up, breathing hard, determination etched on his face.

His body tensed, muscles bulging as he gathered all his ki. Veins pulsed visibly under his skin, and with a fierce shout, he unleashed his energy, sending dust swirling into the air.

The Android, watching closely, grinned, eyes gleaming with excitement like a predator spotting prey.

The dust slowly cleared, revealing Vegeta in his Super Saiyan form, his golden aura tightly controlled, energy no longer leaking out.

From the sidelines, Goku and Kairos both thought the same thing: "Vegeta's mastered the Super Saiyan form."

Vegeta smirked confidently, his eyes burning with pride. "You oil-fatty dough!" he sneered at the Android. "Watch how I kick your ass!" He launched himself forward, fist aimed straight for the Android.

Their fists collided in a thunderous impact, and for a moment, Vegeta felt equal to his mechanical foe.

But soon, the Android began to overpower him. With each clash, Vegeta found himself being pushed back, his confidence shaken.

The Android's grin widened as he seized Vegeta in an iron grip, his cold hands locking around the Saiyan prince.

Vegeta struggled, his muscles straining, but it was too late. He could feel his energy draining, being absorbed by the Android like water slipping through his fingers.

His golden aura flickered, growing weaker with every second.

Dr. Gero, watching from a distance, laughed triumphantly. "See, Vegeta! This will be the fate of everyone who stands against me!" His voice rang out, full of malicious glee.

"You could have defeated my earlier model, but two years ago after collecting everyone battle data . I've upgraded him now ,This is Android 19... version 2.0!"

Vegeta's vision blurred as his energy was sapped away. Desperation clawed at him, but he couldn't break free. The Android's grip tightened, his smirk widening.

From the sidelines, Kairos turned to Goku. "Destroy it quickly," he urged.

Goku didn't hesitate. In an instant, he shot forward, his aura blazing to life. The battlefield trembled under his power, and Vegeta's fading eyes caught a glimpse of Goku's determined face just before the fight intensified once more.

Goku's aura flared to life as he transformed into Super Saiyan, his golden hair glowing, eyes sharp with focus. Without wasting a second, he launched himself at Android 19, his fist colliding with the Android's face.

The sheer force of the punch sent the Android flying backward, crashing through the battlefield with a loud thud, skidding far away.

Before the Android could recover, Goku swiftly turned to Vegeta, who was barely standing.

In one smooth motion, Goku grabbed Vegeta by his arm and effortlessly hurled him toward the area where Piccolo and Krillin were watching. Vegeta flew through the air, landing near his comrades, exhausted but safe.

Piccolo caught Vegeta as he landed, carefully easing the exhausted Saiyan prince to the ground.

Krillin rushed over, quickly pulling out a Senzu Bean and placing it into Vegeta's mouth. Within moments, Vegeta's strength began to return, his energy surging back to full as the magical bean worked its wonders.

Kairos seeing the dreadful situation , he used his Divine Ability again to check their Combat Power —

Combat Power—

Android 19 - 19B

Combat Power—

Goku - 402 M

Super Saiyan (1) - 20B

Super Saiyan (Mastery) - 22B

"Huh it seems because of near death state some potential of Goku was unleashed but still it's seems it's not enough "

"It seems I need to take action ..

But still , let's see how much Goku has improved"

On the battlefield, Goku stood firm, his golden aura blazing as he faced the android. The two fighters charged at each other, fists colliding in a flurry of blows.

Goku, now in his perfected Super Saiyan 1 form, was faster and stronger. Each strike he landed rattled the Android, sending sparks flying from its metal frame. Goku's movements were fluid, precise—each punch and kick designed to inflict maximum damage.

For a while, it seemed Goku had the upper hand. He dodged the Android's heavy swings with ease and countered with devastating blows to its chest and head, forcing the machine back step by step.

A powerful uppercut from Goku sent Android 19 staggering, and Goku followed it with a spinning kick to the side, driving the android into the ground.

But then, something changed. The Android began adapting. Its movements, initially slower, started to match Goku's pace. With each clash, Android 19 grew more resilient, reading Goku's attacks and countering them with greater efficiency.

Goku noticed the shift, his brows furrowing in concentration. The fight was no longer a simple overpowering; the Android was still extracting energy , improving, becoming a tougher opponent with every second.

Recognizing the danger, Goku shifted tactics. Instead of relying solely on brute strength, he began incorporating advanced martial arts techniques.

He weaved in and out of the Android's reach with expert precision, using rapid footwork and quick feints to confuse it. A series of precise jabs to its pressure points followed, making the Android slow down momentarily.

Goku then unleashed a barrage of energy-infused strikes—palm thrusts, knee kicks, and spinning backfists—all while keeping the Android off balance. He used his agility to strike from unpredictable angles, forcing the Android to constantly adjust.

But Goku knew this wouldn't be enough. As the Android adapted even faster, he prepared for a decisive move, ready to end the fight before the machine could fully match his power.

As Kairos observed the intense fight between Goku and Android 19, his attention was suddenly interrupted. His system interface appeared before him, visible only to his eyes, floating in the air with a faint glow.

[Task: Defeat Android 19 to receive a Level 7 Skill Level Up Card and 1 Billion Combat Power Bonus.]

Kairos's heart raced with excitement as he read the notification. The prospect of gaining such an immense boost in power and skills made his pulse quicken. His eyes shifted back to the battlefield, carefully analyzing the ongoing clash between Goku and the Android.

"It seems I need to interfere in the fight ,still let's see what happens if Goku is about to kill Android 19 then I need to do KO but if he can't then it will be my turn to end it " Kairos thought himself.