I Am Raditz

BOOM!

Thunder split Namek's gloomy sky into light and dark halves, the flickering electricity seeming to coat Frieza's body with a thin layer of brilliance. Chaotic energy tore through the dark ocean as whirlwinds released rapid, sharp screams.

The smoke from previous explosions rolled away with the wind, yet the pungent smell of burned ozone lingered between the combatants.

Frieza flew forward, swinging his fist directly at Raditz.

His extremely fast attack was wrapped in a sphere of light, his figure creating a visual distortion in the air. Raditz could barely perceive a phantom passing by.

It's coming! With strong wind blasting his face, Raditz's body reacted instinctively—faster than his mind could process. Without hesitation, he crossed his arms defensively.

"WHAM!"

The heavy fist created meteor-like brilliance as Raditz blocked with both hands. Even so, tremendous force pushed him backward continuously, the relentless impact reverberating through his body.

Blood spewed from his mouth as Raditz stumbled back, his arms shaking uncontrollably while blood surged through his veins.

"Huff... huff... just one punch, and it did this to me..." Raditz wiped blood away with the back of his hand, his pupils suddenly constricting.

Frieza was coming again!

Without giving him a moment to breathe, continuous attacks rained down upon Raditz. Initially, he could barely block a few strikes, but the assault intensified. Gradually, Frieza landed every blow, each punch heavier than the last.

The False Super Saiyan state remained unstable. After successive blows, the golden aura surrounding Raditz began to fade noticeably.

"It's over. Raditz's death is only a matter of time," Vegeta said worriedly, looking skyward.

"Frieza at full power is too terrifying." Piccolo cradled his broken arm as deep despair rose in his heart. "It still wasn't enough..."

"No! You still have a chance!" Suddenly, a voice called out from the sea.

Hoarse and weak, yet carrying an unmistakable firmness.

Following the sound, they spotted Lord Slug struggling to climb ashore, his remaining life force rapidly fading. He seemed to have exhausted his final reserves of strength in this desperate effort.

"Slug?" Everyone on shore exclaimed simultaneously.

"Your tenacity is remarkable." Piccolo sneered as he approached Slug. "Let me put you out of your misery."

"Kill me, and you'll never defeat Frieza."

Slug gave an evil laugh as he clutched the rocks along the bank, dragging himself up. Having managed to reach shore, he was utterly exhausted, panting rapidly. Blood oozed from his throat with each exhale.

Piccolo stood before him, ignoring his desperate words. He raised his arm high, his hand forming a claw ready to strike downward.

"Assimilate... assimilate with me, and you can defeat Frieza!" Slug shouted defiantly.

"Assimilation?"

Piccolo's attack halted abruptly, his sharp nails stopping just an inch from Slug's heart as his knuckles cracked audibly.

"That's right. The combination of myself and a few third-rate fighters produced significant power. If you assimilate with me, you'll definitely defeat Frieza..." Slug coughed blood, his eyes half-closed, his expression gradually fading.

He was dying. Having been caught in Frieza's ferocious attack, it was miraculous he had persisted this long.

Perhaps influenced by the personalities of the Namekian fighters he had assimilated, Slug was willing to sacrifice himself in his final moments.

Piccolo hesitated briefly.

Meanwhile, Raditz had been struck countless times, his body covered in wounds. Dark red blood rained from the sky as his golden aura flickered weakly, growing fainter by the moment. He couldn't hold out much longer.

Frieza's ultimate strength was beyond anyone's imagination. For survival, assimilation seemed the only viable option...

Piccolo gritted his teeth, having made his decision. He placed his hand on Slug's chest. "If I sense any deception, I'll expel you immediately!"

"Hehe, what else could I possibly do in this state? I'm simply offering you my power..."

"Let's hope so." Piccolo snorted coldly as white light suddenly emanated from his hand. Blood burst from Slug's throat as he released a final, desperate cry.

Accompanying his shout, a beam of light suddenly shot skyward, smashing through the ground's upper layers and piercing the dark clouds above, as if freezing everything within its path. Even Frieza couldn't help but look away...

As the dazzling light gradually faded, what Frieza beheld was neither Piccolo nor Slug, but an entirely new Namekian.

This being radiated an overwhelming sense of power!

Both Vegeta and Goku were stunned. Slug and Piccolo had merged into a single entity, their combined aura reaching an immeasurable level.

"Is this... still Piccolo?" Goku's voice faltered.

"Impossible... two beings merging, creating such..."

Vegeta's words died in his throat as Piccolo's power exploded outward, even stronger than before!

Even Frieza's eyes widened, showing genuine nervousness. "Namekian!"

"No, it's a Super Namekian. Frieza, your time of death has arrived." Raditz could no longer maintain his transformation. His form wavered on the verge of collapse, his upright hair gradually lowering like a cat relaxing after being startled. The golden light vanished without a trace.

"Super Namekian?" Frieza's eyebrows twitched as he glanced fiercely at Raditz before flicking his tail, whipping Raditz to the ground.

Almost simultaneously, Piccolo released a primal roar as his figure advanced rapidly within a mass of white energy, drawing an arc of light through the air.

"So fast!" Frieza's eyes widened in shock—Piccolo's speed exceeded his own!

The next moment, an iron fist connected with a thunderous "BANG!" against Frieza. The air exploded in ripples as Frieza was punched straight into the sky, his defensive arm shattering upon impact!

An unbelievable scene unfolded before Raditz's eyes. This display surpassed even the first stage of the Cell Games, comparable to Future Trunks when he defeated Mecha Frieza!

Piccolo, unaware of the others' shock, quickly pursued Frieza and delivered another punch to his face.

With another "BANG!" blood sprayed outward as Frieza, mouth full of blood, plummeted from the sky. His body crashed through layers of air resistance with successive booms!

The mighty emperor of the universe felt suffocating fear after just two punches.

His eyes bulged larger than copper bells, nearly bursting with tears. Heart-rending pain radiated from his abdomen, face, and arms as his heart seemed to plunge into an abyss.

At that moment, a green energy wave reflected in Frieza's eyes—ten meters in diameter, powerful as a ravenous monster preparing to devour him. Too late to dodge, he could only desperately attempt to block!

"AAAHHH!"

"TAKE THIS!" Piccolo roared!

As if heaven and earth had split apart, brilliant rays traversed the void with overwhelming demonic energy. Dark clouds and thunder were annihilated by the light. The tyrannical blast swept away everything in its path, breaking through the atmosphere to shoot directly into the cosmos!

"NOOOOO!"

Frieza's desperate, prolonged cry stretched from the ground to the sky before disappearing into the void.

A single figure was blasted into the vast universe...