"Hey? You're back?" Bulma was surprised.
"Mhm," Vegeta nodded.
"You've returned just in time; the finals aren't over yet and are at their most intense," Bulma said with a smile.
Vegeta took a brief look.
This final match was between Son Goku and Tenshinhan.
They had been fighting for a while.
At this moment, Tenshinhan had just knocked Son Goku out of the air.
However, Son Goku leaped up from the ground, wiping away the bloodstains on his face.
"You're really something; you surprised me," Son Goku said with a smile.
"That's exactly what I wanted to say. You're not bad yourself; more tenacious than I imagined," Tenshinhan scoffed.
"I'm going to return the favor!" Son Goku smiled.
"Don't make me laugh. You've already put all your strength into it," Tenshinhan chuckled.
"That was for the match's energy!" Son Goku smiled slightly. "If you want to kill me, I'll use my fighting energy against you!"
"Fighting energy? You're bluffing!" Tenshinhan didn't believe him.
"I heard Vegeta say that we are a warrior race. Of course, I possess fighting energy," Son Goku said, ready for battle.
"Vegeta?" Tenshinhan hadn't registered that yet.
"Bang!"
Son Goku attacked swiftly, landing a heavy punch directly on Tenshinhan's face.
"Bang bang bang!"
Following that, Son Goku unleashed a barrage of fierce attacks on Tenshinhan's abdomen.
"Bang!"
Son Goku delivered another kick, sending Tenshinhan flying backward.
"Dada da!"
Son Goku quickly pursued the retreating Tenshinhan, kicking him upward into the sky.
"Kamehame..."
Son Goku gathered energy, preparing to fire another Kamehameha wave at Tenshinhan.
However, after a brief hesitation.
Son Goku immediately withdrew his attack.
"Clatter!"
Tenshinhan, clutching his stomach, fell from the sky.
"You bastard!" Tenshinhan winced.
"Now you know, right?" Son Goku chuckled.
"Hmph, I'm so happy! Having an opponent like you makes me want to go crazy with joy!" Tenshinhan laughed heartily. "Victory is mine, be careful!"
"That's not a certainty!" Son Goku shook his head.
"Goku is so silly. Why didn't he use the Kamehameha just now?" Krillin asked.
"He's thinking ahead," Master Roshi sighed. "Even if he had used the Kamehameha then, it wouldn't have been very effective and would have just wasted energy. The battle is ongoing, and Goku is looking further ahead!"
"Swish swish swish!"
Son Goku rapidly created afterimages on the stage.
"Foolish fellow, afterimages are useless against me!" Tenshinhan laughed. "I saw you long ago; you're up there!"
Saying that, Tenshinhan kicked, but he missed.
Tenshinhan's expression shifted slightly.
"What a pity!" Son Goku swiftly appeared behind Tenshinhan and threw a punch.
"Swish!"
Son Goku's fist also missed.
Tenshinhan had also used the afterimage technique.
"Hahaha, you fell for it! I used your plan against you!" Tenshinhan suddenly appeared behind Son Goku and slapped at him.
Tenshinhan's palm missed, and his expression turned grim.
"Bang!"
Son Goku reappeared directly above Tenshinhan and kicked him to the ground.
"A plan within a plan, and then another plan!" Son Goku grinned.
"Damn it! You brat!" Tenshinhan grit his teeth and got up from the ground.
"You're quite tenacious! To be able to stand up after that!" Son Goku marveled.
"This is the first time in my life I've been beaten so miserably; it's such a disgrace!" Tenshinhan scoffed. "The game ends now. Behold, Solar Flare!"
As he spoke, Tenshinhan brought his hands to his cheeks.
Instantly, blinding white light emanated outwards from Tenshinhan's head.
Vegeta stepped forward and lightly raised his hand, emitting a surge of angelic power that shielded Bulma's eyes.
This prevented Bulma from being affected by the Solar Flare, at least her eyes wouldn't suffer discomfort.
"Hahaha! Your eyes are blinded!" Tenshinhan roared with laughter and rapidly charged towards Son Goku.
"Snap!"
Son Goku easily caught Tenshinhan's fist and landed a heavy blow to his waist.
"Oww!"
Tenshinhan's face contorted in pain. He looked at Son Goku and saw that he was wearing a pair of sunglasses.
"You... where did you get that?" Tenshinhan was stunned.
"Borrowed," Son Goku grinned.
"This kid... when did he take my sunglasses?" Master Roshi wiped his brow.
"Thank you, Grandpa Master Roshi," Son Goku returned the sunglasses.
"Bang!"
At that moment, Tenshinhan swiftly attacked, slamming his knee heavily into Son Goku's head.
Son Goku's head made forceful contact with the wall, and he cried out in pain.
Then, the two engaged in another fierce exchange.
However, as they fought, Tenshinhan suddenly felt something was wrong, realizing someone had interfered.
Tenshinhan sensed that Son Goku was being restrained and lay motionless on the ground.
Vegeta ignored the situation.
These were trials that Son Goku had to endure.
Interfering with their fight in his current capacity seemed inappropriate.
"Chiaotzu, was that you just now?" Tenshinhan asked telepathically.
"Mhm," Chiaotzu replied.
"Release me!" Tenshinhan commanded.
"Huh?" Chiaotzu hesitated.
"Release me immediately! I don't want to win this way!" Tenshinhan suppressed his anger.
"Teacher... look..." Chiaotzu was at a loss.
"You idiot! What does winning or losing matter? Seize this opportunity and kill that boy!" Master Shen telepathically issued an order. "I command you to kill him!"
Tenshinhan did not move.
"Tenshinhan! I'm telling you again! Kill him!" Master Shen gritted his teeth.
"Stop it!" Tenshinhan suddenly shouted.
Chiaotzu was startled, and his psychic powers immediately failed.
Son Goku also instantly got up from the ground and rushed towards Tenshinhan.
"Wait, Goku!" Master Kame shouted.
Son Goku stopped abruptly.
"Tenshinhan, are you trying to betray me? I am your master!" Master Shen said angrily.
"I... I just want to compete fairly..." Tenshinhan said in a deep voice. "I want to win with my own strength, without anyone's help!"
"I command you to kill him!" Master Shen ordered again.
"I can't kill anyone! If I kill him, I won't be able to win this championship," Tenshinhan said with a firm shake of his head. "And I don't want to be a killer!"