Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Goten vs Granola
"Ahhh!"
With a furious roar, Gohan charged at Granola, his golden Super Saiyan aura blazing around him like a fiery beacon. His movements were a blur, faster than the eye could follow, as he closed the distance in an instant.
Granola, however, stood motionless, his calm demeanor betraying no fear.
Gohan threw a barrage of punches, each one aimed with deadly precision. But Granola shifted slightly, dodging the attacks with minimal effort, his movements almost casual.
"What?!" Gohan gasped, his eyes wide in disbelief.
Before he could react further, Granola countered. With a swift motion, he clenched his right fist and drove it into Gohan's abdomen.
"Bang!"
The impact was devastating. Gohan let out a choked cry as the air was forced from his lungs. He coughed violently, spitting up bitter saliva, and his golden aura flickered before vanishing entirely. He reverted to his base form and staggered backward, clutching his abdomen in pain.
"Gohan!" Piccolo and the others shouted in unison, their voices filled with alarm.
"Damn it," Gohan muttered through gritted teeth, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead as he struggled to stay on his feet.
Granola regarded him with a cold gaze. "Where are Goku and Vegeta?" he demanded, his tone sharp.
Gohan, still clutching his stomach, forced himself to respond. "They're… not on Earth," he said.
"Not here?" Granola frowned, a hint of disappointment flashing across his face. "In that case, I'll get rid of you first," he declared, raising his hand to attack.
Before Granola could act, Piccolo's voice rang out. "Not so fast!"
Granola turned just in time to see Piccolo's body transform. His skin turned a vibrant orange, and his muscles bulged as he unleashed his full power.
Granola's eyes narrowed. He had sensed Piccolo's presence earlier but had dismissed him as unremarkable. Now, he realized the Namekian was far more formidable than he had assumed.
"Interesting," Granola muttered.
With a shout, Piccolo launched himself at Granola, his fists moving like a blur. Granola quickly regained his composure and began dodging, retreating backward as Piccolo pressed the attack.
"Take this!" Piccolo roared, throwing a powerful punch with his right hand.
Granola raised his arms to block, but the force of the blow pushed him back hundreds of meters.
"Ahhh!" Piccolo shouted, unleashing a barrage of golden energy waves from his hands.
Granola leaped backward, narrowly avoiding the blasts as they exploded around him, filling the air with smoke and debris.
Before Piccolo could fire another blast, Granola appeared beside him in a blur. Piccolo stopped his attack, startled, but it was too late. Granola delivered a swift kick to Piccolo's abdomen, sending him flying into a nearby mountain.
"Boom!"
The impact created a massive cloud of dust and rubble.
"Uncle Piccolo!" Gohan shouted, his anger surging as he watched Piccolo crash into the mountain.
Fueled by rage, Gohan clenched his fists, his Ki spiking dramatically. His body radiated a blinding energy as he roared, transforming into Beast Gohan.
"Ahhh!"
In a flash of purple light, Gohan rushed at Granola, his speed unmatched. He threw a series of rapid punches and kicks, each strike causing the ground beneath them to shake.
Granola moved with precision, dodging and parrying Gohan's attacks with ease.
Gohan threw a powerful punch, but Granola disappeared, leaving only an afterimage.
"What?!" Gohan gasped.
Before he could react, Granola appeared behind him and delivered a devastating kick to his back.
"Bang!"
"Boom!"
The force of the kick sent Gohan hurtling into the mountain, where he crashed with a deafening roar.
"Gohan!" Piccolo shouted, preparing to rejoin the fight. But before he could move, another figure appeared.
"Goten," Piccolo said, his voice steady as he stepped back.
Goten walked forward, his expression calm but serious.
Granola turned to face him, his eyes narrowing. He hadn't paid much attention to Goten before, but Piccolo's reaction made him wary.
"And who are you?" Granola asked.
"My name is Goten," he replied, his tone unwavering.
"Goten," Granola repeated, studying him closely.
With a shout, Goten transformed into Super Saiyan 4, his body covered in reddish fur, and his golden aura blazing.
Krillin, watching from the distance, tilted his head. "Super Saiyan 4? Why not go straight to Super Saiyan 5?" he asked.
"Maybe he's testing Granola's strength," Tien replied.
"Ah, I see," Krillin said. "Well, with Goten in the fight, this should be over soon."
Granola's expression darkened as he saw Goten's transformation. The sight of Goten's fur brought back unpleasant memories of the Saiyan invasion that had destroyed his homeworld.
With a burst of speed, Granola charged at Goten, his body moving like a streak of light.
"Let's go," Goten said, leaping forward to meet Granola head-on.
The two clashed in midair, their punches and kicks colliding with incredible force. Each impact sent shockwaves rippling across the battlefield.
"BANG! BANG! BANG!"
As their battle raged, the ground around them erupted into dust and debris, the sheer intensity of their fight reshaping the landscape.
After a flurry of exchanges, Goten delivered a powerful punch to Granola's face, sending him flying backward.
Granola skidded to a halt, his feet digging into the ground to stop his momentum.
Goten chuckled. "Not bad," he said, his tone teasing.
Granola didn't respond. Instead, he lunged forward again, faster this time.
Goten raised his hands, creating ripples in the air that teleported his attacks around Granola. Blasts of energy came from all directions, surrounding Granola and forcing him to dodge frantically.
Despite his speed, Granola couldn't avoid all the attacks. Several blasts struck him, knocking him to the ground.
Granola gritted his teeth, disappearing in a flash of movement.
But Goten anticipated his move. He spun around and delivered a powerful kick to Granola's side just as he reappeared.
"Bang!"
"Boom!"
Granola's body crashed into the mountain again, sending another plume of dust into the air.
As the dust settled, Granola staggered out of the rubble, his expression furious but his body clearly battered.
Goten crossed his arms. "Granola, do you still want to continue fighting me with your clone?" he asked, his voice calm but firm.
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