Bang!!
Their right fists collided violently, releasing a terrifying shockwave that swept outward like a hurricane.
After a brief stalemate, both exerted force at the same time, sending each other flying.
"Are you copying me?"
Gohan stared at his identical opponent.
Its movements—no, his movements—were nearly identical to his own.
"Master," the System said calmly, "this clone is you. It's impossible for you to defeat it."
Gohan snorted and clenched his fists.
"Ha!"
Golden light erupted as Gohan transformed into a Super Saiyan.
"A Super Saiyan!"
At the same instant, the clone also transformed.
Gohan gritted his teeth and charged forward at lightning speed.
The clone did the same.
Whoosh—
Swish! Swish!
Bang! Bang! Bang!!
The two exchanged blows at blinding speed, dodging and counterattacking nonstop.
"Damn it!"
Gohan growled and activated the Mind Reading ability he had just obtained.
"…I can't read anything. Or rather—does he have no thoughts at all?"
"Correct, Master," the System replied. "He has no independent thoughts. He only imitates."
"Imitation, huh?"
"Yes."
"Then let's see how you imitate this!"
Gohan suddenly raised his hands to his forehead.
"Solar Flare!"
A blinding flash erupted instantly.
The clone reacted immediately, closing its eyes.
The moment the light weakened, Gohan opened his eyes and rushed forward.
Bang!!
His fist slammed into the clone's face, sending it flying nearly a thousand meters away.
The clone stomped its feet into the ground, barely stopping itself.
"Ha!"
Gohan chased after it at full speed.
But just then, the clone copied his stance.
"Solar Flare!"
An even brighter flash exploded.
Gohan reacted quickly, covering his eyes.
A split second later—
Bang!
A fist struck his face at point-blank range, blasting him backward.
Whoosh—
Thud!
Gohan slid across the ground before stopping himself.
"Damn it… will Instant Transmission work on him?"
Placing two fingers to his forehead, Gohan vanished.
In the next instant, he appeared behind the clone—
—but the clone vanished as well and reappeared above him.
"Tch!"
Gohan dropped his fingers and shot upward.
"Ha!"
He reached the clone and kicked forward.
The clone flickered and dodged mid-air.
Gohan pursued immediately.
Whoosh—
Bang! Bang! Bang!!
The two clashed again, the air itself tearing apart from their battle.
"Hoo… hoo…"
After a long exchange, both exhausted their stamina and collapsed to the ground at the same time.
"Is this all you've got, Master?" the System mocked. "You can't even defeat your own clone."
Gohan snorted.
"Don't get cocky. I'm not in top condition today. Once I adjust myself, I'll definitely crush this fake!"
"Alright, Master. Good luck."
"…So how do I leave this place?"
"Leave? Aren't you going to keep fighting me?"
"Cough—cough!"
Gohan froze.
"Did I say that?"
"Yes."
A recording played immediately.
"System, if you have the guts, come out! I'll smash your dog head!"
"…You even have a recording function?!"
"What's strange about that? If we Systems didn't have to parasitize humans, we'd have ruled the universe long ago."
"Then let me help you fulfill that dream!"
"Hmph. No matter how strong you become, you still can't defeat me. I'm still number one."
The System finished speaking and instantly returned Gohan to the real world.
Gohan opened his eyes.
All his injuries were gone.
"How did I heal?"
"The space you entered is a spiritual dimension. Injuries there do not affect the real world."
"A spiritual world…"
"Yes, Master."
Gohan checked his status panel.
He noticed his IQ had dropped to 90.
Seeing the System's silent concession, he decided not to argue further.
Instead, he closed his eyes and began sensing Namekian Ki.
There were less than three months left before Vegeta arrived on Earth.
He remembered clearly—after Vegeta's invasion, Frieza would head to Planet Namek.
If he went now, before Frieza arrived, he could have the Grand Elder unlock his potential—and warn them in advance.
Soon, Gohan sensed numerous auras similar to Piccolo's.
"Found it."
He placed two fingers on his forehead.
Instant Transmission!
Planet Namek
Gohan appeared in a Namekian village.
Around him stood many green-skinned Namekians who looked similar to Piccolo.
"S-So many Uncle Piccolos…"
The Namekians immediately became alert.
"Who are you?" one of them asked.
"Hello. My name is Gohan, and I'm from Earth."
"Earth?"
Gohan nodded.
"That technique… was that Instant Transmission, the one used by the Yardrat people?"
Another Namekian stepped forward.
"Yes."
"Then why have you come here?"
"I wish to meet your Grand Elder."
"The Grand Elder? What business do you have with him?"
"This concerns the future of Planet Namek itself."
The Namekian fell silent.
After a moment, he nodded.
"Then please wait here. We will ask whether the Grand Elder is willing to meet you."
"Mm."
Gohan nodded calmly.