Chapter 229 Fu Appears, Dragon Ball Scramble
Entering the rift, the next time they emerged, they had arrived at the Prison Planet.
It looked like a very environmentally friendly planet, lush with greenery. A green zone, one might call it.
Massive, ethereal chains hung in the sky.
Aaron knew that this was just a laboratory. Thinking one could leave once they arrived was unrealistic.
They needed to gather the seven Dragon Balls to leave. Or, completely destroy the place.
But that wasn't necessary. They could play.
After so many years of idleness, it was time to stretch their legs.
Even Aaron felt like picking a fight.
Let alone Goku and Vegeta, those two battle maniacs.
Goku was very interested in Selynn's sword. "That's an interesting sword you've got there!"
Selynn laughed, "Right? This sword can cut through time-space doors, you know!"
Aaron looked intently at the sword.
It seemed like just an ordinary sword.
Not that broad one they had before, the Key Sword with time engraved on the hilt.
Vegeta crossed his arms and looked around.
"What's with those chains in the sky…?"
Aaron also said, "Alice shouldn't be here. I can't sense her Ki."
Before Selynn could answer, a figure arrived.
He was a handsome man, not very tall.
Black t-shirt, white casual pants. All in all, a handsome young fellow.
"Hello there! I'm Fu!"
Everyone looked at Fu.
Aaron also began scrutinizing Fu, suspicions forming in his mind.
He felt this guy looked a bit different from the anime he remembered.
There was a faint resemblance to himself.
Just a hint, but more demonic lineage.
'Could it be that when Towa created him, she also incorporated some of my own cells?'
A memory flashed back to Aaron: that Towa had scratched his back with her nails and bitten his shoulder twice, drawing blood.
Now he realized what was off. That wasn't purely for fun.
She was collecting cells!
It felt strange…
That demon girl Towa was full of schemes and quite twisted.
But then, what biochemical scientist isn't twisted?
'It seems I'll still to spank her a few times later, make her beg all night.'
"He's the one! He's the one who captured Alice!" Selynn shouted.
Vegeta said angrily, "What's your goal?"
Before Fu could answer, a flash of lightning crossed everyone's minds.
Goku said cautiously, "Vegeta, did you feel that?"
"Of course!"
"Such a strong Ki. He's here!"
Goku frowned: "But what's up with this Ki??"
He felt it was very similar to his own.
Vegeta felt the same way.
Soon, two figures flew towards them at high speed, shouting, "Found you, Fu!"
Feeling his opponent was strong, Goku quickly moved in front of Fu.
"Get out of the way!!!"
Fu was stunned: "???!!!"
'This guy's brain works well. Instead of attacking me, he runs to meet the strong enemy.'
Before he could speak, Goku had already collided with the man.
With a punch, both staggered back.
They looked at each other, sizing each other up.
Who else could it be but Super Saiyan 4 Goku?
SSJ4 Goku was stunned: 'This guy looked just like my base form.'
And since the transformation changed his appearance, Goku didn't recognize him.
Goku said, "What's with that guy? Suddenly attacking us?"
"And he's got a lot of power. I can't let my guard down!"
"Time to get serious!"
With that, Goku directly transformed into Super Saiyan God Blue and punched SSJ4 Goku.
Still stunned that this man was another version of himself from a parallel timeline…
'Why was his transformation blue?'
Distracted, SSJ4 Goku took a punch to the face and stumbled back a few steps.
SSJ4 Goku wanted to talk, but Goku attacked him again.
"Aiya ya ya!"
SSJ4 Goku curled his lip, seeing the fighting spirit in his eyes.
'This guy just wanted to fight. He wasn't thinking at all.'
'Fine, we'll just talk after the fight.['
Bang bang bang, smack smack smack!
Powerful forces collided, sending ripples echoing through the air.
Both Gokus were slow starters, warming up first.
In the space of one breath, they had exchanged hundreds of punches.
Fu was secretly delighted.
'Excellent! Fight your hearts out! As expected of Saiyans, fighting the moment they meet. Excellent.'
He glanced at Aaron.
'Speaking of which, this guy is even stronger. He should be paired with Cumber.'
Vegeta watched SSJ4 Goku in shock.
"Unbelievable! What's going on?? That red-furred monkey's Ki... there's no doubt about it..."
"It's Kakarot's Ki."
Goku: "Mine???"
SSJ4 Goku: "Vegeta came too?"
Goku asked curiously, "That guy is me? Why is there another me?"
SSJ4 Goku suddenly saw Aaron. Having worked with him for a while at the Time Nest, he knew Aaron.
Although this Goku was also battle-hungry, he was at least willing to use his brain a bit, and finally understood everything.
'This guy is me from another timeline, from Aaron's timeline?'
But SSJ4 Goku was curious why his own timeline didn't have an Aaron.
Curious as he was, Goku was full of fighting spirit. 'Whatever. Any problems, we'll settle it after a fight!'
Fu thought, 'Tsk, tsk. Looks like the show is about to start!'
Goku assumed his classic opening stance again and said, "Fighting myself is incredibly exciting!"
SSJ4 Goku mirrored Goku's stance exactly and muttered, "Super Saiyan with blue hair, and another me with power I don't know about. Things just got interesting."
The two clashed again.
Super Saiyan Blue Kamehameha, Super Saiyan 4 10x Kamehameha. They directly confronted each other with their ultimate moves.
The energy waves exploded with a bang.
Unharmed, they clashed again.
They seemed to be enjoying themselves immensely.
Vegeta coldly looked at Fu and slapped him.
But Fu was very fast and quickly dodged.
"Fast moves. You're definitely plotting something, aren't you?"
Fu sneered, "Alright, I'll tell you everything!"
"The Prison Planet is an experimental facility I created."
Vegeta was stunned: "Experiment?"
Fu adjusted his glasses and said, "I gather individuals with interesting abilities from various eras and make them fight each other."
Vegeta gritted his teeth: "What's your purpose in doing this?"
Aaron also looked at Fu.
"You have a real nasty streak, don't you?"
"I don't object to you doing this kind of experiment. It gives these two, bored out of their minds, a chance to fight well."
"But, you know my hobby. Why didn't you capture some strong girls?"
Fu laughed, "As expected of Mr. Aaron. Just as the rumors say, you're obsessed with having children!"
"Having children is your pleasure. This kind of experiment is mine."
"Looking for a reason for everything is meaningless."
Fu looked at Vegeta and said,
"That said, you guys probably can't understand it either."
"So, mm, right. If I have to give a reason, it's for fun!"
Vegeta roared, "Talking to yourself all high and mighty. What a chatterbox!"
With that, he fired an energy wave directly at Fu.
Fu slashed his longsword horizontally, instantly creating a rift in space, and the energy wave went right into it.
He's truly a magic-warrior.
Vegeta was slightly surprised, but his expression quickly returned to normal.
Fu smiled, "Don't get so excited, Mr. Vegeta. If the experiment isn't conducted step-by-step carefully, it will fail, you know."
"Like I care. I don't have the patience to play your games, you schemer."
With that, Vegeta assumed a fighting stance, ready to fight Fu.
Unexpectedly, Fu, still smiling, casually took out a Dragon Ball and tossed it to Vegeta.
"No mercy, huh. But I like that. This is for you."
Startled, Vegeta reached out and caught it.
Looking closely, it was a 4-star orange Dragon Ball.
"Dragon Ball? Why are you giving this to me?"
Fu said, "That's a gift to you. The remaining balls have been given to other strong guys."
"If you want to get back home, just gather the rest by strength."
Vegeta: "By strength? Meaning... we have to collect all seven Dragon Balls to escape this Prison Planet?"
"Exactly. That's the experiment – a Dragon Ball scramble among the strong."
Fu glanced at Aaron and said, "Oh, Mr. Aaron, I forgot to tell you. Alice is fine. She's currently fighting another strong guy!"
"Well, the experiment explanation ends here. I shall return and slowly enjoy watching your performances."
With that, Fu cut through space and left.
Vegeta looked at Aaron and asked, "Why didn't you do anything?"
"Let's just play around. This Prison Planet can't hold us back."
"My daughter won't be in danger either. So you guys just go have your fun, okay?"
Relying on his familiarity with the plot, Aaron felt no sense of crisis. He projected an air of a carefree man.
Vegeta clenched his fist, then snorted softly and continued watching the two Gokus fight.