Zarbon, Dodoria, and over a dozen of Frieza's subordinates were already standing obediently behind Frieza, awaiting his instructions.
"Follow the original plan and search for the Dragon Balls!" Frieza issued the command.
"Yes, Lord Frieza."
Zarbon, Dodoria, and the many subordinates all bowed respectfully.
Immediately after, Zarbon and Dodoria both pressed the buttons on their scouters, searching for energy responses on the planet.
However, after this scan, both Zarbon and Dodoria's expressions changed slightly, feeling somewhat baffled.
"What is it?" Frieza asked with a smile.
"Lord Frieza, this is very strange," Zarbon said thoughtfully. "This planet..."
"What's the problem?" Frieza looked at Zarbon.
"Besides approximately 7 battle power responses about 500 kilometers from our position, there are no other battle power responses anywhere else," Zarbon immediately answered.
"Perhaps these Namekians were already prepared," Frieza stroked his chin in speculation, completely unconcerned. "Let's go see—then we'll know, won't we?"
Frieza thought carefully. It's possible that because of my rebirth, the plot has changed slightly.
That's not impossible.
The Namekians have very special abilities. Because my battle power has increased, they learned in advance that I was coming to Namek.
It's very possible they found a place to hide.
However, Namekians, you didn't expect this, did you?
I, Frieza, didn't come to search for Dragon Balls this time!
I came to get revenge on Son Goku!
"Yes, Lord Frieza."
Zarbon and Dodoria bowed again.
"Whoosh!"
Frieza rode his hover pod into the air and flew toward the energy responses.
Zarbon, Dodoria, and over a dozen subordinates followed close behind.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"
Frieza and his subordinates left trails of bright flame in the green sky.
...
In the Distance.
Son Goku, Piccolo, Gohan, Krillin, Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, and Chiaotzu had all gathered together.
"They're coming!" Piccolo's voice was low.
"Such powerful ki!" Krillin was astonished, cold sweat dripping down his face. "Is that Frieza's ki? It's absolutely terrifying!"
"Goku... is Frieza's ki really this strong?" Yamcha's mouth twitched, quite frightened.
"This is trouble. We thought we could help!" Tien Shinhan wiped his sweat. "Looks like Goku will have to handle this again."
"But... even if we can't beat Frieza, we should be able to handle his subordinates, right?" Krillin rubbed his hands together, forcing out a strained smile.
Gohan said nothing, but his expression became extremely serious.
Gohan could keenly sense that this opponent was far more terrifying than that guy Vegeta.
"Something's wrong!" Son Goku's brow furrowed slightly, feeling increasingly uneasy.
"What's wrong, Goku?" Krillin asked.
"Frieza's ki is stronger than before..." Son Goku said in a low voice, looking at his companions present with a serious expression. "Krillin, I need to evacuate you all right now!"
"Huh? Why?" Krillin was slightly startled.
"I don't know why, but I have a bad feeling," Son Goku's voice grew even lower.
"Haha, we should leave quickly then..." Yamcha laughed nervously.
"Since we're already on Namek, we should at least see what the Emperor of the Universe looks like, right?" Tien Shinhan chuckled lightly. "Even if we die, it'll be worth it!"
"Yeah, I want to see what Frieza looks like too," Chiaotzu nodded.
"Then let's take one look and leave immediately," Yamcha said with a smile.
Son Goku: "..."
Why are you all like Bulma?
Why do you want to see Frieza?
I remember Bulma insisted on seeing what the Androids looked like back then.
"Alright then. If things don't look good, you all find a place to hide immediately, and then I'll send you to the Grand Elder," Son Goku's tone was heavy, his fists clenched tightly.
What's going on?
Frieza's ki is too abnormal!
"They're here!" Piccolo roared lowly and immediately looked up at the sky.
Just as Piccolo's words fell, Frieza arrived with his subordinates, whistling from the distance.
From far away, Frieza spotted Son Goku on the ground below, and his triangular eyes immediately lit up.
However, immediately after, Frieza felt slightly confused.
How did I run into Son Goku at this point in time?
Thinking carefully now, when exactly did Son Goku come to Namek in my previous life?
Perhaps he came early, but we just didn't run into each other?
That's very possible.
But none of that matters anymore.
Excellent!
I was thinking I'd have to wait several days to see you.
Since you're appearing at this time, I, Frieza, don't need to keep waiting.
Frieza was thrilled, momentarily overcome with emotion, his hands even trembling slightly.
Moreover, Frieza immediately recognized Krillin and Son Goku's son, Gohan.
This time, I, Frieza, will definitely eliminate that little baldie in front of you first, then eliminate your son.
Then after you transform into a Super Saiyan, I'll beat you up thoroughly.
However... I don't think I should kill you!
I should thoroughly humiliate you too!
All the humiliation I suffered at your hands, I'll return to you doubled.
Seeing Son Goku appear on the ground below, Zarbon and Dodoria's bodies trembled violently, nearly embracing each other in fear.
How did that Super Saiyan get here?
This is terrible!
What do we do? What do we do?
Lord Frieza is going to be beaten to death by him!
Zarbon and Dodoria looked at each other and immediately communicated with their eyes.
Immediately after, both nodded meaningfully.
We won't make a move later. We'll just stand obediently behind Lord Frieza and be proper background characters.
After that Super Saiyan defeats Lord Frieza, we'll say we were coerced and threatened by Lord Frieza into coming.
Right, we already warned Lord Frieza.
Lord Frieza wouldn't listen—he insisted on coming to Namek. What could we do?
That's what we'll say!
Fortunately, that Super Saiyan seems fairly kind. He probably won't kill us.
After all, he didn't even kill Lord Frieza!
The two communicated rapidly with their eyes and quickly thought of a survival strategy.
As for the other Frieza subordinates, they were all temporarily recruited by Frieza from other planets, so of course they couldn't possibly recognize Son Goku.
"Thud! Thud! Thud!"
Frieza led his many subordinates down from the sky and landed in front of Son Goku and the others.
Piccolo and the others immediately went on high alert, sweat forming on their faces.
At this moment, Piccolo and the others felt as if Frieza's arrival was like a planet crashing down on them, making it hard to breathe.
Is this the Emperor of the Universe, Frieza?
Could you not be so terrifying?
To be continued…
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