I learned early that power without measurement was fantasy those scouters from the Manga and anime were impressive in their ability to rate and quantify power levels was helpful in identifying strengths to certain extent.
Ki sensing help make up for its short comings especially since most scouters explode.
Saiyans respected numbers.
So did Frieza.
At age twelve, after my first full Primal Awakening, I tested myself against surviving Frieza-soldier tech.
Base Form (Ancient Saiyan, Suppressed):
→ 8,500 power level
Already above Raditz.
But this number lied.
Because my ki did not spike—it compressed.
Scouters cracked when I released even a fraction too quickly.
This was the ancient difference:
Canon Saiyans expanded power outward.
Ancient Saiyans densified it inward, releasing my power destroys the surroundings like broly for example.
End of the chapter