In the next heartbeat, as Vegeta watched in shock, Son Goku's hair shifted from black to a stark white. Crimson lines etched themselves across his forehead and chin, giving him a truly sinister appearance.
Goku had been possessed by Oren.
"Hahaha! This body is mine!!"
The voice echoing from Goku's mouth made Vegeta's heart sink. He gritted his teeth. "Dammit, Kakarot! I told you to stay alert, and you still let this happen!!"
Clearly, this timeline's Son Goku was a constant source of stress for Vegeta.
Kamin looked at Vegeta with a flash of disappointment. "How unfortunate that you managed to dodge. That trick won't work so easily a second time."
Since her brother had already successfully possessed one, the other Saiyan would surely be on high guard. Possessing Vegeta was no longer an option.
Nearby, Trunks' eyes widened. What?! They can do that? He immediately flew toward them.
"Father, I'll help you!"
"Hah!"
In an instant, Trunks transformed into Super Saiyan 3, his expression turning fierce.
"Hahaha! Let's have some fun!" Oren roared. He unleashed a powerful aura, controlling Goku's body as he lunged at Vegeta.
"Father, what do we do?"
"Hmph. Leave Kakarot to me! You deal with that other girl. Be careful not to get possessed—I have no desire to face another one of you!"
"Understood, Father!"
"Haaa!"
Trunks erupted with energy and charged at Kamin.
"Interesting. If you want to play, I'll indulge you!" Kamin smirked.
Vegeta stared down the possessed Goku with a dark expression. "Kakarot, I've wanted to punch you for a very long time!! Can't you ever go back to the way you used to be?? The way you act now is no different from an idiot!!"
Vegeta's frustration with Goku had been simmering for a while. Ever since they met the God of Destruction, Beerus, he felt Goku had become a different person—someone increasingly unfamiliar who constantly courted disaster. This time, Vegeta was determined to beat Goku sensible and bring back the man he used to know!
"HAH!!——"
Veins bulged on Vegeta's forehead. His ki skyrocketed, erupting into a powerful surge as his hair turned a deep, sparkling blue.
Vegeta glared at the possessed Oren and snarled, "Get out of Kakarot's body, you damn parasite!"
Before Oren could even react, Vegeta transformed into a streak of blue lightning. He delivered a massive "Friendship Face-Breaking Punch" right into the possessed Goku's face.
The sheer force of the blow sent Oren tumbling through the air. In the next instant, Vegeta reappeared beneath him, kicking upward with both legs. Oren was launched into the sky, where Vegeta met him with a relentless barrage of blows. The overwhelming power of Super Saiyan Blue Evolution left Oren with no room to counterattack.
After all, only Goku could truly draw out the full potential of Goku's body.
Boom!
Vegeta slammed Oren into the ground.
As the dust settled, Oren climbed slowly to his feet. "Heh. Not bad. A Saiyan body really is interesting."
He could feel the body he possessed growing stronger even as it took damage.
"Tch! What a disgusting ability!" Vegeta spat.
"Don't be like that. We were created by the Tuffles to be the strongest artificial life-forms. But because we were too powerful, the Tuffles grew afraid. They were terrified and tried to destroy us. Don't you think that's a bit much?"
"And that's your excuse for being evil?" Vegeta frowned.
"Hmph. All you mortals deserve to die!!"
"Stop talking big. Just crawl out of Kakarot's body already!"
Oren sneered, "Only if you can make me!"
"Hmph! Coward!"
Vegeta charged again, and their battle resumed. The terrifying shockwaves left Caulifla and the others biting their lips in frustration. Since when had they become nothing but dead weight?
Zip!Zip!
The two blurred through the air like flashes of lightning. Vegeta had to admit that this guy possessing Kakarot had some skill—but only a little!
Their high-speed movements flickered across the sky, their energy clashes shaking the very heavens and earth.
"Dammit, Kakarot! All you do is cause trouble!"
"Cough... Don't say it like that, Vegeta!"
Goku's voice suddenly rang out. Oren was shocked—he had lost control of the body!
"How is this possible?? How did you regain consciousness?"
"Heh. Get the hell out of my body!"
A familiar golden aura exploded from Goku, signaling that he had reclaimed his physical form.
"That was close. I almost lost it there."
"Hmph! Kakarot, you better take a long, hard look at yourself!" Vegeta continued to vent his annoyance.
Goku scratched the back of his head sheepishly. "Hahaha, I know, Vegeta. Sorry for causing you so much trouble lately."
"Hmph!"
Vegeta gave a prideful snort before turning his gaze toward Oren. "Now, let's deal with this parasite!"
Having been forced out of Goku's body, Oren stared at him in disbelief. "Fascinating. I didn't expect anyone to be able to break free of my control."
"However, looking at the time, it's about time to wrap this up. Sis!" Oren called out to Kamin.
"Coming!"
Kamin responded instantly, abandoning her fight with Trunks to land beside Oren.
The two raised their hands simultaneously. An alarming pressure began to build as red and blue energies spiraled together, forming a massive energy sphere.
"What?? Are they planning to destroy the planet??"
If that energy hit the ground, the entire world would be reduced to dust in an instant.
Goku and the others immediately fired energy cannons at the siblings, but their blasts did no damage. Instead, they were absorbed into the sphere above.
"This is..."
"Hahahaha! It's useless! Take this! Twin Revenge Death Ball!"
Oren and Kamin shouted in unison. With a violent swing of their arms, they hurled the massive energy sphere toward the earth!
"Oh no!" "Dammit!"
Watching from the sidelines, Vegito (Turles) was about to step in when he suddenly paused. Interesting. Very interesting. I didn't expect this to force out your potential.
Goku had appeared directly beneath the massive energy sphere. Vegeta and Trunks were horrified; given Goku's current stamina, there was no way he could stop such an attack.
"Kakarot!" "Goku-san!"
But in the next instant, a blinding light erupted from Goku's body.