"There's not much time left?" Krillin's eyes widened in shock.
"Yes," Nail nodded.
"In that case, we won't trouble the Grand Elder anymore," Krillin said quickly, forcing a smile.
Nail nodded in response.
"So, Gohan," one of the Namekians asked, "when will you help us defeat Frieza?"
"Defeat Frieza?"
Hearing this, Krillin and the others immediately turned to Gohan in surprise.
"Gohan, you're going to help them defeat Frieza?"
"Yes," Gohan nodded calmly. "I already promised their Grand Elder."
If Frieza couldn't obtain the Dragon Balls on Namek, he would inevitably turn his attention to Earth's Dragon Balls. Instead of waiting for him to come, it was better to take the initiative.
"Then I'll go with you!" Goku said without hesitation.
"Gohan, I'll go too," Piccolo added.
Krillin opened his mouth as if to speak, but after thinking about his own strength, he swallowed his words.
"Alright," Gohan nodded. "But once we're on Planet Namek, both of you must listen to me."
"Yes," Goku and Piccolo replied in unison.
With that, Gohan used Instant Transmission, taking the two of them straight to Planet Namek.
When he had left earlier, Gohan had already sensed Frieza's ki. As long as he locked onto that ki, returning to Planet Namek was effortless.
As soon as the three arrived, they spotted a massive spaceship in the distance.
It was Frieza's ship.
Inside the vessel, Frieza was reprimanding Dodoria and Zarbon when he suddenly noticed three figures outside.
"Zarbon, Dodoria," Frieza said lazily, "aren't those Namekians?"
Dodoria and Zarbon followed his gaze and immediately saw Goku and the others.
"Namekians!"
"Not just Namekians," Zarbon added, narrowing his eyes at Goku's hair. "There's a Saiyan too."
"A Saiyan? But he doesn't have a tail."
"It was probably removed."
"Besides Vegeta, aren't the only remaining Saiyans on Earth?" Dodoria said.
"Yes," Zarbon nodded. "So he's most likely from Earth."
"Earth…" Frieza muttered, then waved his hand dismissively. "Dodoria, Zarbon, I don't care where this Saiyan came from. What matters is the Dragon Balls on Planet Namek.
Go capture that Namekian and force him to tell me where the Dragon Balls are."
"Yes, Lord Frieza!"
The two immediately rushed out of the ship.
Moments later, Dodoria and Zarbon flew to a halt in front of Gohan's group.
"Who are you people?" Dodoria demanded. "Did you hide the Namekians of Planet Namek?"
Piccolo snorted coldly. "We didn't hide them. They just went to another planet."
"Another planet?" Dodoria's eyes narrowed. "Which planet?"
Piccolo smiled faintly. "Do you really think I'd tell you?"
"Damn it, you dare mock me?!"
Dodoria clenched his fists in fury.
"So what if I mock you?" Piccolo replied coldly. "If you're smart, leave this planet now. Otherwise, you'll never leave."
"Is that so?"
Dodoria activated the scouter on his left eye.
Beep, beep…
"…20,000…"
"Twenty thousand?!"
Dodoria's expression changed slightly. He had thought Piccolo was just being arrogant, but clearly, he had some real strength.
Still, Piccolo's power level was only around 20,000, while Dodoria's was 22,000. If he went all out, he should still have the advantage.
"A power level of 20,000, huh," Zarbon said, his expression growing serious.
"What about the other two?" he asked.
"Let me check."
Dodoria turned his scouter toward Goku and Gohan.
Beep, beep…
"…5,000…"
"Five thousand!"
Seeing this, Dodoria immediately relaxed.
"Only 5,000."
Zarbon looked at Goku and Gohan with clear disdain.
"In that case," Zarbon said, "Dodoria, you deal with the Namekian. I'll handle those two."
Dodoria shot him an unhappy look. He would fight the strong one, while Zarbon got stuck with the weaklings. Zarbon really was cunning.
"What's wrong?" Zarbon asked mockingly.
"Zarbon, you fight the Namekian. I'll deal with those two Saiyans."
"What's the matter, Dodoria? Are you scared of that Namekian?"
"Who's scared?! I just want to switch opponents!"
Piccolo watched silently, almost tempted to point out that he was actually the weakest one there.
"Then let's settle it with rock-paper-scissors," Dodoria said. "Whoever wins fights the two Saiyans."
"Fine," Zarbon agreed.
Just as the two were about to start, Piccolo suddenly fired an energy wave at them.
Boom!
The blast exploded behind them as both Dodoria and Zarbon hastily dodged.
"Damn it!" Dodoria roared, glaring at Piccolo with rage.
Zarbon's face darkened as well.
Piccolo snorted coldly. "You're underestimating me too much. Even if both of you come at me together, you're no match for me."
"What did you say?!" Dodoria instantly flew into a rage.
He had originally wanted Zarbon to handle Piccolo, but now that Piccolo had said this, he was determined to crush him himself.
"Zarbon, forget rock-paper-scissors. Leave this guy to me!"
"Alright," Zarbon replied.
Dodoria turned toward Piccolo, veins bulging.
"Ha!"
With a furious shout, Dodoria shot forward like a bolt of lightning.
Piccolo clenched his fists and charged to meet him.
Whoosh—
Bang! Bang! Bang!!
The two collided, fists slamming into each other in a violent exchange.
At the same time, Zarbon thrust his hands forward, firing several energy waves toward Goku and Gohan.
Gohan casually raised his right hand and swatted all the attacks aside.
"What?!" Zarbon's eyes widened in shock.
Before he could react, Gohan suddenly appeared in front of him and drove his right fist into Zarbon's abdomen.
"Ahhh!"
Zarbon screamed as his body was sent flying backward, slamming violently into Frieza's spaceship.
Bang!
A massive hole was smashed into the underside of the ship, thick smoke billowing out instantly.