Zarbon, Dodoria, and more than a dozen of Frieza's subordinates stood obediently behind him, waiting for his orders.
"Proceed according to the original plan. Search for the Dragon Balls," Frieza commanded.
"Yes, Lord Frieza."
Zarbon, Dodoria, and the others bowed in unison.
They then pressed the buttons on their scouters, scanning the planet for energy signals.
However, the moment they checked, both Zarbon and Dodoria's expressions changed slightly, a hint of confusion flashing across their faces.
"What is it?" Frieza asked with a smile.
"Lord Frieza, this is strange," Zarbon said thoughtfully. "This planet…"
"What's wrong?" Frieza glanced at him.
"Other than seven battle power readings about five hundred kilometers away, there are no other energy reactions anywhere," Zarbon reported.
"Perhaps the Namekians were prepared in advance," Frieza said casually, stroking his chin. "We'll know once we go take a look."
After thinking for a moment, Frieza concluded that this was probably caused by his rebirth, which had altered the flow of events.
It wasn't impossible.
The Namekians had special abilities. Because his power had grown stronger, they might have sensed his arrival in advance.
Most likely, they had hidden somewhere.
But, Namekians… you didn't expect this, did you?
This time, I'm not here for the Dragon Balls.
I'm here for revenge against Son Goku.
"Understood, Lord Frieza," Zarbon and Dodoria replied.
"Whoosh!"
Frieza rose into the air in his hover pod and flew toward the energy source.
Zarbon, Dodoria, and the others followed closely behind.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"
Bright streaks of light cut across Namek's green sky as they advanced.
Not Far Away
Goku, Piccolo, Gohan, Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu were already gathered together.
"They're coming," Piccolo said in a low voice.
"What an overwhelming aura!" Krillin exclaimed, cold sweat sliding down his face. "So that's Frieza's power? It's terrifying!"
"Goku… is Frieza really this strong?" Yamcha's lips twitched nervously.
"This is bad. We thought we might be able to help," Tien wiped his forehead. "Looks like Goku will have to handle this again."
"But… after training for so long, even if we can't beat Frieza, we should at least be able to deal with his subordinates, right?" Krillin said, forcing a shaky smile.
Gohan remained silent, his expression extremely serious.
He could clearly sense that this enemy was far more frightening than Vegeta.
"Something's wrong," Goku suddenly frowned.
"What is it, Goku?" Krillin asked.
"Frieza's aura is much stronger than before…" Goku said in a deep voice. Then he looked at everyone seriously. "Krillin, I should transfer you all away right now!"
"Huh? Why?" Krillin was stunned.
"I don't know why, but I have a really bad feeling," Goku replied grimly.
"Haha… maybe we should leave quickly," Yamcha said awkwardly.
"Since we're already here, shouldn't we at least see what the so-called Emperor of the Universe looks like?" Tien chuckled. "Even if we die, it'll be worth it."
"Yeah, I want to see what Frieza looks like too," Chiaotzu nodded.
"Let's take a look and then leave right away," Yamcha added.
Goku: "..."
Why are you guys just like Bulma?
What's there to look at?
I remember she once insisted on seeing what the androids looked like too.
"Fine," Goku sighed. "But if things get dangerous, hide immediately. I'll send you to the Grand Elder."
His voice was heavy, his fists clenched tightly.
What is going on?
Frieza's aura is completely abnormal!
"They're here!" Piccolo growled, raising his head.
The moment he finished speaking, Frieza and his men came roaring in from the distance.
From far away, Frieza spotted Goku on the ground below, and his triangular eyes lit up.
But soon, a trace of confusion appeared.
Why am I meeting Goku so early this time?
Thinking carefully… when did Goku arrive on Namek in my previous life?
Maybe he had already come, but we never crossed paths.
That was very possible.
But it doesn't matter anymore.
Great!
I thought I'd have to wait several more days to see you.
Since you're here now, I don't need to wait.
Frieza was so excited that his heart raced, his hands trembling slightly.
He also recognized Krillin and Goku's son, Gohan, at a glance.
This time, I'll kill that bald little brat first, right in front of you.
Then I'll kill your son.
And when you turn Super Saiyan, I'll crush you completely.
No… maybe I shouldn't kill you.
I'll humiliate you instead.
All the humiliation I suffered before, I'll return it to you a hundredfold.
When Zarbon and Dodoria saw Goku below, their bodies trembled violently.
That Super Saiyan is here?!
This is bad!
What do we do? What do we do?!
Lord Frieza will be beaten to death!
They exchanged glances and quickly communicated with their eyes.
Then they both nodded meaningfully.
Later, we won't interfere.
We'll just stand behind Lord Frieza and act as background characters.
When that Super Saiyan defeats him, we'll say we were forced to come.
Right, we tried to persuade him.
He didn't listen and insisted on coming to Namek. What could we do?
That's what we'll say!
Luckily, that Super Saiyan seems kind-hearted.
He probably won't kill us.
After all, he didn't even kill Lord Frieza.
They finished their silent exchange and settled on a survival strategy.
As for the other subordinates, they had been recruited from other planets and didn't recognize Goku at all.
"Tap! Tap! Tap!"
Frieza and his men descended from the sky and landed in front of Goku's group.
Piccolo and the others instantly tensed, sweat pouring down their faces.
At that moment, Frieza's arrival felt like an entire planet crashing onto their bodies, crushing them until they could barely breathe.
So this is Frieza, the Emperor of the Universe…
Does he really have to be this terrifying?
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