Tarble’s current Power Level was only 30,000, placing him in the third power tier.
With the initial binding slot and the three additional slots he had unlocked, he now had a total of four binding slots.
Just then, another line of text appeared before his eyes.
[Among the newly bound targets, the Host may select one technique from each target.
Please make your selection.]
[Target: Gohan]
Available Techniques: Flight, Solar Flare, Kamehameha, Special Beam Cannon, Masenko, Masendan.
[Target: Vegeta]
Available Techniques: Flight, Galaxy Breaker, Galick Gun, Flash Cannon, Destructo Disc, Dark Impact, Diffusion Ki Blast, Energy Binding Ring, Finger Beam, Final Explosion.
Looking over the long list of techniques, Tarble thought for a moment before choosing the two with the greatest reputation and power.
Special Beam Cannon and Galick Gun.
Special Beam Cannon was Piccolo’s signature technique.
Not only was it immensely powerful, but its piercing ability was among the best of any Ki attack.
As Piccolo’s student, Gohan had naturally mastered it as well.
Galick Gun was equally formidable, a technique capable of rivaling the Kamehameha.
Since both techniques were readily available, there was no reason to waste time learning them from scratch.
The instant he made his selections, another notification appeared.
[Congratulations, Host.
You have acquired the following techniques: Special Beam Cannon and Galick Gun.]
A smile immediately spread across Tarble’s face.
With a thought, he opened his system panel.
Host: Tarble
Race: Saiyan
Lifespan: 43 / 233
Power Level: 30,000 (Third Power Tier)
Bound Warriors: 3
Available Binding Slots: 1
Current Training Multiplier: 4x
Transformation: Great Ape
Techniques: Artificial Moon, Ki Blast, Flight, High-Speed Movement, High-Speed Flight, Super Explosive Wave, Ki Control, Ki Sensing, Spirit Ball, Solar Flare, Destructo Disc, Kamehameha, Special Beam Cannon (New), Galick Gun (New)
Current Timeline: Dragon Ball Super
The first five techniques had already been mastered by Tarble’s original body.
Super Explosive Wave was Licks’ signature technique.
The remaining techniques had all been learned during Tarble’s year of training.
If the system hadn’t limited skill selection to the day a target was bound, he never would have spent Vegeta’s selection opportunity now.
After all, Vegeta would eventually master Ultra Ego.
If skill selection had remained available indefinitely, Tarble would have gladly waited until then.
Unfortunately, the opportunity expired after a single day.
Even so, increasing his own strength remained the highest priority.
That was why he had to continue binding powerful Saiyans to raise his training multiplier.
After all, this was already the era of Dragon Ball Super.
He could only cheer from the sidelines.
Besides, it was now May 8, Age 778.
There probably wasn’t much time left before Beerus arrived on Earth.
Although Tarble knew how future events would unfold, he couldn’t stake his life entirely on other people.
True security only came from possessing strength yourself.
Closing the system panel with a thought, Tarble turned his attention back to the battlefield.
Although he still couldn’t follow Gohan and Abo-Cado’s movements with his eyes, the violent sounds of their battle echoed clearly through the air.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
Suddenly—
Boom!
A dark figure plummeted from the sky.
Rumble!
It slammed into the ground, sending dust flying everywhere.
Only then did Tarble finally spot Gohan, calmly floating in the air while looking down at the cloud of dust below.
At that moment, Vegeta’s dissatisfied voice rang out.
“What the hell is that brat doing?”
“He’s been playing around this whole time and still hasn’t finished his opponent.”
“Is he planning to copy Kakarot and spare another enemy?”
As soon as he finished speaking, Piccolo sighed in disappointment.
“It’s been so many years.”
“He’s completely forgotten what it means to fight like a warrior.”
“If this had been the Gohan from the Cell Games, the enemy would’ve been dead long ago.”
Vegeta snorted in agreement.
“Hmph.”
“That father and son’s soft-hearted attitude toward their enemies is sickening.”
Hearing Vegeta criticize both Gohan and Goku, Piccolo immediately shot back.
“Hmph.”
“If they weren’t like that, you wouldn’t be standing here today.”
“Neither would I.”
Vegeta clicked his tongue.
“Tch.”
Without another word, he simply turned his head away.
Suppressing a smile, Tarble looked at Vegeta.
“Big Brother, then why don’t you finish the enemy yourself?”
“When it comes to finishing the job, you’re the expert.”
Vegeta frowned before looking at him.
A hint of approval appeared in his eyes.
“Fine.”
“They dared to hunt Saiyans.”
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“When dealing with enemies, you show no mercy.”
“Tarble, you’ve got the right idea.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Vegeta looked toward the battlefield.
The faint smile on his face instantly disappeared.
Swish!
Tarble’s vision blurred.
Vegeta vanished.
Before Tarble even had time to react, he heard the sickening sound of flesh being pierced, followed by a miserable scream.
Pfft!
“AAAAAH!”
Turning toward the battlefield, Tarble saw a purple head flying high into the sky.
Vegeta had cleanly decapitated Abo-Cado.
His methods were swift, ruthless, and efficient.
When facing an enemy, that was exactly how it should be.
The next moment, Vegeta casually kicked Abo-Cado’s headless body into the air before firing two white Ki Blasts.
Boom!
Both the body and the severed head were instantly reduced to ashes.
Only then did the battlefield finally fall silent.
Floating in the air, Gohan stood there in stunned silence before slowly descending.
“Uncle Vegeta…”
“I thought we agreed that I’d handle them.”
“Why did you suddenly step in?”
The ruthless execution had reminded Gohan of another scene from years ago.
Back when Vegeta had mercilessly killed Nappa.
That memory still lingered in his heart.
Vegeta showed no sympathy whatsoever.
“Hmph.”
“Gohan, if you keep being as soft-hearted toward your enemies as Kakarot, you’ll pay a heavy price one day.”
His harsh words carried no mercy.
There had once been a time when the young man standing before him had defeated Perfect Cell through his own strength and saved everyone.
Only a few years later, Gohan had surpassed both Vegeta and Son Goku.
Back then, he had been proud, confident, and overflowing with the spirit of a true warrior.
Now…
Not even a trace of that sharpness remained.
Vegeta felt both disappointed and regretful.
After saying everything he wanted to say, he turned around and walked back toward Tarble.
Gohan scratched the back of his head awkwardly and smiled sheepishly before quietly following behind him.
The truth was, Gohan really had intended to spare Abo-Cado.
In his eyes, every life still had value.
Besides, no one on their side had been injured.
He hadn’t seen any reason to kill him.
Still, since Vegeta had already made his move, there was nothing more to say.