The air at Mount Paozu was crisp and heavy with tension.
The Z-Fighters had gathered once again—Piccolo, Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, and even Yajirobe reluctantly tagging along.
Bulma, Chichi, Akiko (holding baby Gohan), Master Roshi, and a few other familiar figures stood to the side, worried but hopeful.
Rayuga stood at the center of the clearing, arms folded behind his back, his white hair swaying lightly in the breeze, his bright blue eyes sharp and commanding.
After a long silence, he finally spoke, voice steady but carrying immense weight.
"One year from now... two Saiyans far stronger than Raditz will arrive."
Everyone clenched their fists unconsciously.
"If you fight them like you are now, you will die."
His words struck like a hammer, making even the proud Yamcha and the cold Piccolo grit their teeth.
"But," Rayuga continued, a faint smirk playing on his lips, "if you follow the plan I've set out for you, you might stand a chance."
Everyone leaned in, tense but eager.
---
[Rayuga's One-Year Training Plan]
1. Brutal Physical Training Under Gravity Simulations
Rayuga, using some of Bulma's capsules and gadgets (with a few modifications of his own), set up gravity chambers in secluded areas.
Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu would train under increased gravity, starting from 1.5x Earth's gravity and slowly building up to 3x or 5x.
Rayuga personally tuned the machines to make the environment harsher: stronger wind pressure, random bursts of gravity spikes, and occasional energy blasts.
Daily Routine:
10 hours of physical combat training
2 hours of survival training (hunting and fighting in the wild)
1 hour of meditation and ki control
2. Special Techniques Focus
Rayuga designed personal regimes:
Krillin: Mastered his Kienzan (Destructo Disk) with deadly precision.
Yamcha: Developed faster Spirit Ball attacks, making it almost impossible to dodge.
Tien: Trained to push his Multi-Form and Tri-Beam to new limits.
Chiaotzu: Focused on psychic manipulation and energy paralysis.
Rayuga even taught them minor versions of combat strategies based on timing, sensing ki fluctuations, and predicting movements—skills only high-tier warriors knew.
3. Mental Fortitude and Battle Readiness
Rayuga knew from his previous life memories: raw strength wasn't enough.
He subjected them to psychological trials:
Sparring simulations against powerful illusions.
Facing fear-inducing ki projections.
Training under exhaustion and fake death conditions.
"You won't just fight the Saiyans' strength," Rayuga warned. "You'll fight their cruelty, their tactics, their bloodlust."
4. Special Sparring With Rayuga
At the end of each month, Rayuga personally fought each Z-Fighter at partial strength.
He adjusted his power to match slightly above theirs, forcing them to grow through failure without completely breaking their spirits.
Piccolo, being stronger than the others, trained separately.
Rayuga's special plan for Piccolo:
Force Piccolo to fully master merging ki and magic.
Develop multi-directional attacks.
Harden his regenerative ability through repeated high-damage sparring.
Piccolo, though reluctant at first, respected Rayuga's methods and quickly improved.
---
[Rayuga's Secret Inner Plan]
Even as he trained the others, Rayuga himself trained alone.
He silently pursued the collection of the Super Saiyan God fragments—now owning 3 out of 6.
He didn't rely on just his current strength. He prepared for Vegeta, Nappa, and possibly even worse threats beyond them.
Rayuga had also secretly worked on a few ultimate cards:
Ki Armor Technique: An invisible ki shield coating his body.
Rapid Kaioken Control: Layering Kaioken at different multipliers within a split second.
Energy Sword Manifestation: Creating a ki sword for close combat surprise attacks.
He had no intention of letting Earth fall—no matter what.
---
[Closing Scene]
One evening, as the sun set with crimson colors over the training grounds, Rayuga stood atop a cliff, watching over the exhausted Z-Fighters collapsed below after another brutal day.
Bulma and Chichi walked up beside him, both with towels and water.
"You sure you're not overworking them?" Bulma asked, half-joking, half-concerned.
Rayuga smiled lightly, the sunset reflecting in his bright eyes.
"If they want to survive... this is mercy."
Chichi silently handed him a cloth, a rare soft look on her usually strict face.
Akiko, sitting nearby with baby Gohan, watched Rayuga with quiet gratitude. Even Master Roshi, sipping his tea, couldn't help but admire the sheer dedication Rayuga showed.
Rayuga turned his gaze back toward the endless sky.
"Vegeta... Nappa..." he thought, clenching his fist lightly.
"Come. I'll be waiting."
[At King Kai's Planet]
The air at King Kai's world crackled with lively energy.
After months of intense and grueling training, Goku stood before King Kai, fists clenched, sweat pouring down his face, but his spirit shining stronger than ever.
He had mastered Kaio-ken up to a stable x2 multiplier and learned the foundations of the powerful Spirit Bomb technique, although it was still rough and needed fine-tuning.
King Kai chuckled proudly, wiping his glasses.
"Well, Goku! You've improved far faster than I ever expected. You're ready!"
Goku scratched the back of his head and smiled brightly. "Thanks, King Kai! I couldn't have done it without you!"
King Kai's antennae twitched slightly. "But listen carefully — the Saiyans you're about to face... they're no joke. Even with Kaio-ken and the Spirit Bomb, it's going to be tough."
Goku nodded seriously. "I understand."
King Kai then raised his hand, connecting with King Yemma, and arranged Goku's journey back to Earth.
As Goku placed his fingers on his forehead, preparing Instant Transmission to the Earth's realm, he turned back one last time.
"Thank you for everything, King Kai! I'll protect my friends... and my family!"
With a flash of light, Goku vanished.
---
[Back on Earth]
The Earth had grown tense over the past year.
The Z-Fighters, hardened through Rayuga's merciless training plan, now stood far stronger than ever before.
Each of them had undergone unbelievable changes:
Krillin now effortlessly used Destructo Disk in quick succession.
Tien's Tri-Beam could carve canyons into the earth itself.
Yamcha's Spirit Ball attacks danced like blinding comets in battle.
Piccolo's power had skyrocketed, blending magic and ki to devastating effect.
Even Chiaotzu had improved, his psychic powers growing to the point he could briefly paralyze even Piccolo in spars.
All this was due to Rayuga's precise planning and endless training.
---
[Rayuga's Secret Preparations]
While everyone trained, Rayuga never slacked for a single day.
He had secretly stabilized Kaioken x5 for short bursts.
He mastered defensive ki armor that absorbed physical strikes.
He continued to hunt for Super Saiyan God fragments, now possessing 3 out of 6.
And most importantly —
Rayuga trained his mind and instincts, preparing not just to fight Vegeta and Nappa...
but to fight threats that might one day surpass even Frieza.
He didn't tell the others, but he knew from the moment of his transmigration:
Earth's peace was only temporary.
---
[The Z-Fighters' Gathering]
One week before the Saiyans' scheduled arrival, Rayuga called a final meeting at a plateau near Mount Paozu.
All the warriors stood at attention: Krillin, Tien, Yamcha, Chiaotzu, Piccolo, and even Yajirobe (dragged in by Bulma).
Akiko stood quietly to the side with baby Gohan in her arms, and Bulma and Chichi stood near Rayuga, offering silent support.
Rayuga stood before them, hands behind his back, his white hair and deep blue eyes gleaming under the sunlight.
"Listen carefully."
Everyone tensed.
"In a few days, the Saiyans will arrive. Vegeta and Nappa. They're far stronger than Raditz. Raditz was nothing compared to them."
Some of the Z-Fighters clenched their fists, feeling the pressure in the air.
Rayuga continued calmly:
"Goku will return soon. Until then, you are Earth's first and only line of defense. You must hold the line no matter what."
He pointed toward a giant hill nearby.
"I've mapped their landing zone. We fight them there — where we can minimize damage to civilians."
Rayuga paused, looking over everyone.
"Even if you die... you must buy time until Goku arrives."
Everyone nodded grimly, accepting the gravity of the situation.
"And remember," Rayuga's gaze sharpened, "I will also fight."
Hearing this, hope flickered in everyone's hearts.
Rayuga — stronger than all of them — would not abandon them.
They weren't alone.
---
[Closing Scene]
As the wind blew through the clearing, carrying the scent of battle on its breath, a small meteorite streaked across the sky — unnoticed by most.
It was an omen.
Soon, the Saiyans would descend.
Rayuga raised his eyes to the heavens, a small, determined smile curving his lips.
"Let them come," he murmured.
"This time... Earth won't lose."
---
To Be Continued...
Want to read advanced chapter?
Give me your stone to this novel to reach the milestone that will give you bonus chapter per day!!!
5-10 Power Stones = 1 Bonus Chapter / Day
10-20 Power Stones = 2 Bonus Chapters / Day
20-30 Power Stones = 3 Bonus Chapters / Day
Please support me?
See ya!