A wormhole emerged from a sudden explosion.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVEELFHcNCC
Goku: “They're returning!”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA687jl9CII
Kakarot fell out from the wormhole, landing near the duo. The hole quickly closed up. Goku rushed to the fallen warrior. Kakarot laid flat on the floor, bleeding from his injuries. Goku leaned down near him.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8YrdFl3AgJ
Vegeta: “Kakarot! Don't get too close! We can't trust him yet!”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrRrseERkTE
Goku didn't pay any attention to his friend.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFJjsbD2LzQ
Goku: “What happened? Where's Amaterazu?”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzQH1QbNVWR
Kakarot: “Hehe… He's still out there.. I've failed.”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4FpOc3NmWc
Goku: “Damn it! That was our last hope!”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe2hw2AxcTv
Goku: “Maybe we could do fusion again. No.. the time limit wouldn't allow us any shot at taking him out before our fusion ends. He's probably much stronger than ever as well.”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCFQZwq2FKx
Kakarot: “Listen to me… Goku..”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMU0m3klZ1i
Goku: “Save your breath, you're going to run your body dry of its remaining energy, I can still save you.”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRqWv8vFGxM
Kakarot: “No… I'm not interested in living any longer. My age has caught up to me, my body gave up on me, there's nothing left to live for… If you want to win… you have to listen..”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI5dTh3OU3B
Goku gave him a hesitant look.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQYWzP3qsbJ
Goku: “Go ahead.”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBV2mBhc93P
Kakarot: “You're conflicted, that's why you're held back so much. You…You have to let all those conflictions go, if you want true peace, you have to let go of emotional ties, they're meaningless in the grand scheme… You and I… we both know the truth… we're warriors! We were meant to fight.. I know you're dying to know the secret of my power aren't you?”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡABj0Ctfeox
Goku: “Stop playing games with me, tell me what I need to know.’
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ767u0kaICv
Kakarot: “Hehe, you're right, he'll be here any minute… us saiyans, we were born to fight. Our species reigned supreme, long before Frieza's kind ruled the galaxies, we were untouchable. The very first saiyans had bodies that could adapt and overcome any obstacle. Our ability to grow from zenkai boosts is only an imitation of this. We didn't have emotional ties or commitments, we simply fought. It wasn't until our people began to grow more civilized.. that we began to lose that essence. We began to establish meaningless concepts like hierarchies, bonds, connections. Things that held us back. Our species grew weaker and more dependent on these factors, but me, I've managed to rediscover that side of our heritage and utilize it. Don't get it twisted, this isn't about saiyan pride or whatnot, this is about us! We were born to be the greatest warrior that ever was! You were not born to be a father or a friend, you were born to be a fighter! Those connections hold you back! You have to let them go. You know, I was wrong about you before. I was angry at your reliance on divine power, borrowed power, but I've seen you fight, you're amazing with it! You have everything I had and more! Use it, embrace it, become a greater warrior than I ever was! Show them who we are! No… show them, who YOU are!”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaOSVJq1R4h
Goku: “I… I don't know if I can do that.. I need you to answer something for me. If you could've lived your life differently, would you? Don't you regret going out like this?”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbG3D6kDD8a
Kakarot: “Why would I? I got to do what I love until the very end, I had a glorious end. I wouldn't have it any other way..”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCbpHmRncdo
Space and time tore apart, the God of fire descended from the sky.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyFNpwoNHWJ
Amaterazu: “Such a pathetic attempt to escape, trying to trap me in that other dimension was meaningless, I've learned to control my power, going in and out is a breeze. Now to finish what I started!”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN7V6KsjBCt
Goku: “I guess it's time huh?”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs3tAb7tD8I
Kakarot: “Show him.. who you are.. and don't forget, a warrior must always finish the enemy.”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgvYwypPgnT
Vegeta stood by Goku's side, preparing for battle.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9WsDkQlqrw
Vegeta: “I don't know what you two were talking about, but there's no more time for small talk, let's give it everything we got!”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkQEHBcfjJp
Goku: “No.”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ90bDLYCE8d
Vegeta: “What?”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj00CjQ942v
Goku: “Stay back, I'm going to end this.”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUMAeIps6YC
Vegeta: “Are you insane? You couldn't handle him before, we can't even fathom his current strength. How do you expect to win?”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQhVnmwHz1P
Goku: “I said I'm handling this! Don't intervene!”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkVP72quf0A
Vegeta dropped his stance and stared at his friend in shock.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7BFhBriQb4
Vegeta: “You better have something good in mind.”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7TQwgSa3bG
Goku: “Amaterazu! Your fight is with me now!”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ndyisC367
Amaterazu: ‘You again? Well then, as long as we end this I will not oppose your wish!”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2arj1IWHus
Goku and Amaterazu charged at each other at the same time. Goku rushed Amaterazu with various punches and kicks, Amaterazu fended off all of his attacks with ease. Amaterazu whacked him away with his spear. Goku blocked the attack with his forearms, the spear left a burn mark. Amaterazu spread his arms out, releasing a wave of flame arrows headed directly to Goku.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqM3zUMH1Qd
Goku: “Kamehameha!!!”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqRud7rK2cm
Goku hit the arrows with a kamehameha, stopping a few in their tracks. Most of them pierced right through his blast with ease, stabbing into him as well. One of his legs and arms were pierced. He fell to his knee. His ultra instinct wore off. Amaterazu stood before him, looking down on him in pity.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIU8qL648DA
Amaterazu: “Fighting back is futile, I do not desire further conflict, but your punishment must be delivered. I've struck your most vital joints, you wont be getting up. Stand down and let me finish you swiftly and painlessly.”
Goku hesitated, but he gradually stood.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMhsMgPDect
Amaterazu: “Impossible!’
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXgzuMpeFfM
He swung his spear at the struggling saiyan, only for it to be caught before making contact. Goku stood all the way up, yanking the spear towards himself, pulling Amaterazu forward in return and punched his gut. Amaterazu arched forward from the punch. Goku charged a ball of ki in his hand and slammed it into his face, pushing him a few feet away.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZhRJq1hiva
Amaterazu: “What? That shouldn't be possible!”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡba4HQ0AZhS
Goku's pupils took a golden glow.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUtnKANQ4ui
Goku: “Haaaaa!!!”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK3TpmFu5IO
He shot a beam of energy from his mouth. Amaterazu stopped it with his shield, deflecting it away. Goku kneed the side of his head and followed it with a kick to his face. Goku's injuries were still visible but his body was numb to the pain. Amaterazu raised his arm, launching forward a wave of fire shaped like a dragon. Goku caught the flame with his bare hands, using all his strength to redirect it. Amaterazu appeared behind him and kicked his spine, making him drop his hands and engulfing him in the flames. Amaterazu smashed Goku into the ground with his spear, stabbing through his shoulder. Amaterazu flew downwards while holding onto his spear, digging the spear deeper into Goku while simultaneously burying him in the ground. He pointed his fingers at him in a gun-like shape.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡufNEmfyw40
Amaterazu: “Bang!”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0JX7IBAX1n
A small ball of fire was shot from his fingers, dispersing into a massive explosion upon making contact. Amaterazu leaped put of the hole he created.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv9NfRYtsxU
Goku: “This.. feels.. great!”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT2rVSFyBSK
Goku rushed out from under ground with a smirk slapped on his face. He charged at Amaterazu, rushing him with various attacks. Amaterazu fended them off and kicked him away. Goku caught his balance and immediately made his way back to the fire God. The fire that burned in his soul burned stronger than Amaterazu's flames. His wounds gradually healed faster than usual. His attacks grew sharper and heavier, his body was beginning to resist more punishment. Amaterazu struck Goku with his shield and rained down a barrage of various attacks on him, finishing it with a punch from a flame gauntlet. The punch sent Goku smashing into a mountain. Amaterazu waved his arm.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMNhxvdAogh
Amaterazu: “Marching Flames!”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5pvAMhJ4df
The ground beneath him rumbled, the rumbling traveled to where Goku had fallen. Beacons of fire as wide as mountains, burst from beneath.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ52ZbPhoQVW
Vegeta: “Kakarot!”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDQ2UJ5fGHM
Amaterazu: “He stood tall until the very end. At least he had an honorable fall.”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1laPcdmB0b
The flames dispersed. Revealing Goku levitating in the air. His hair was longer, he had a deep red outline around his eyes and his tail had grown back.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMToiiGh7q2
Amaterazu: “What are you saiyans?”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJzV6rkYRAw
Vegeta: “What the hell?”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ85JWvdomav
Kakarot's eyes were low, his body was cold. He looked at Goku from afar and gave a soft smirk.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2HoYaXgBbC
Kakarot: “Hehe…. That looks familiar…”
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡunASu7YNyN
His eyes dropped as he drew his last breath.
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEko45GnIhs
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe2og375QfT
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnlNvgWgAOn
390Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSXuMRoOqfF
