Dragonball 1/2

Chapter 9: Training in New Forms

The air crackled with energy as Goku and Vegeta clashed mid-air, their fists connecting with explosive force. Shockwaves rippled outward, shattering nearby rocks.

Goku grinned, exhilaration coursing through him. "Come on, Vegeta! Is that all you've got?"

He dodged a vicious kick, countering with a flurry of punches. Vegeta snarled, blocking each strike.

"Don't get cocky, Kakarot!"

Their auras flared brilliant gold as they ascended to Super Saiyan. Goku relished the familiar rush of power. This is what I live for.

He pushed higher, hair lengthening as he reached Super Saiyan 3. Vegeta matched him, pride evident in his smirk.

"Impressive," Vegeta admitted grudgingly. "But can you keep up with this?"

The Saiyan Prince's form shimmered, bathed in divine blue light. God ki radiated from him in waves.

Goku's eyes gleamed. Challenge accepted.

With a burst of crimson energy, he combined God ki with Kaioken. The techniques merged seamlessly, a testament to years of training.

"Kaioken times twenty!"

His power skyrocketed. Goku reveled in the surge of strength, his body humming with barely contained energy.

They clashed again, trading blows faster than the eye could follow. Each impact sent tremors through the air.

Vegeta growled, frustration evident. "Damn you, Kakarot! How do you make it look so easy?"

Goku laughed, genuinely delighted by their rivalry. "Practice, Vegeta! Lots and lots of practice!"

He transitioned fluidly between forms, cycling through Super Saiyan levels with practiced ease. The aura surrounding him shifted from gold to blue to blazing red.

I've come so far, Goku mused. But there's always room to grow stronger.

Vegeta redoubled his assault, determination etched on his face. "I won't let you surpass me again!"

Their battle raged on, two Saiyan warriors pushing each other to new heights.

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Goku's confidence soared. He telegraphed a feint, aiming to catch Vegeta off-guard.

But something went wrong.

His timing was off by a fraction of a second. Vegeta's fist connected with brutal force, sending Goku hurtling backwards.

What the—?

Goku's eyes widened in shock as he plummeted towards the nearby lake. He flailed, trying to regain control, but it was too late.

SPLASH!

He hit the water with tremendous impact, sending up a geyser-like spray. The lake's surface churned violently.

Underwater, Goku's thoughts raced. How did I mess that up? I've done that move a thousand times!

He kicked towards the surface, lungs burning. As he broke through, gasping for air, he felt a familiar tingling sensation course through his body.

Oh no, not now!

In an instant, his form shifted. Muscles became leaner, hair lengthened and turned pink. She emerged from the lake, water cascading off her now-feminine frame.

Goku treaded water, a mix of emotions washing over her. Determination warred with a newfound vulnerability.

"Hey Vegeta!" she called out, her voice higher-pitched but still unmistakably Goku's. "Guess we're switching things up!"