Chapter 89 - 72 The Nature of Saiyans and the Saiyan God

Through his battles with Dodoria and Zarbon, the dormant Saiyan blood within Jiang Chen had been awakened to some extent. Combined with his relentless training, his Battle Power skyrocketed from 36,000 to 38,000, with no signs of slowing down. Even if he halted his battles and simply focused on training, Jiang Chen was confident his strength would continue to surge, and reaching 40,000 Battle Power was merely a matter of time. This was no illusion. Saiyans were an extraordinary warrior race. While their latent power thrived on combat, an increase in their S-cells required moments of peace. However, achieving true strength wasn't simply about stillness. The essence of a Saiyan's growth lay in the perfect balance between battle and inner stability. For instance, the Saiyans of Universe 6 possessed immense individual strength, yet none had achieved the legendary Super Saiyan transformation. Why? Because they lacked the necessary struggle. Their S-cells were abundant, but their warrior instincts remained dormant. Jiang Chen's gaze fell upon the four warriors before him. He pondered for a moment. Reviving them had been an impulsive decision— one driven purely by gratitude for their past kindness. He had no deeper motive. But now, as he considered their presence, a thought surfaced in his mind. If he remembered correctly, the transformation into a Super Saiyan God required the energy of five righteous Saiyans. The problem was clear— finding five Saiyans with pure hearts in Universe 7 was nearly impossible. Originally, he hadn't given this much thought. He wasn't even a Super Saiyan yet, so pondering the Saiyan God form had seemed premature. But then, another realization struck him. While the Super Saiyan transformation and Saiyan God form existed on different planes, they weren't necessarily interdependent. One did not need to be a Super Saiyan to become a Saiyan God. If all that was required were five righteous Saiyans, then perhaps... Could the members of Bardock's squad serve that purpose? In the original story, even Vegeta— a hardened warrior— managed to transform. Compared to him, Bardock's squad had always been more noble-hearted. With proper guidance, they could become exactly what he needed. "Aspara, you've really given us a shock." Celipa let out a breath, her eyes wide with amazement. "If the Captain were here, he'd be thrilled beyond words." "38,000 Battle Power... Aspara, how did you achieve this?" "Was there some kind of mistake in your birth evaluation?" Toma and the others had finally shaken off their initial shock, their disbelief giving way to excitement. 38,000 Battle Power. Such a number had never appeared in Saiyan history and Jiang Chen wasn't even ten years old yet. The implications were staggering. "Do you think Aspara might be... the one?" Panbukin suddenly spoke, voice tinged with awe. "Which one?" Dodobee asked, blinking in confusion. "Panbukin, you mean the legend? The Saiyan born once every thousand years?" Toma followed Panbukin's gaze, his own eyes widening in realization. "Yes. That legend. I've never seen a Saiyan this powerful at such a young age. 38,000 Battle Power... it's unheard of." Panbukin nodded solemnly. "Gulp!" "But... isn't that just a myth?" "Right!" Their voices were laced with uncertainty, their minds reeling at the possibility. Jiang Chen opened his mouth to respond but hesitated. 'Did he really need to explain?' For them, the concept of Super Saiyan was still beyond reach. It was too soon. "Aspara, you're incredible!" Celipa finally broke the silence, her admiration plain on her face as she spoke. The others quickly joined in, their excitement surging anew. "The Ginyu Force will be here soon. Celipa Oba San, you should all leave now." Jiang Chen's voice was calm but firm. "What?!" His words brought them crashing back to reality. "Aspara, we should retreat!" "Even though you have 38,000 Battle Power, the Ginyu Force is no ordinary unit. Let's wait a few more years before challenging Frieza!" "Yes, Aspara! Since you may be the legendary Super Saiyan, with time, you could even surpass Frieza himself. There's no need to risk it now!" Celipa and the others pleaded urgently. "Don't worry. If it's just Jeice and Burter, I should be able to handle them. Besides, Saiyans thrive in battle. This is an opportunity." Jiang Chen smiled, shaking his head. What they said made sense. But he knew the truth— his greatest growth would come from battle. "Aspara..." Celipa's concern deepened. "You should all go ahead and find Gine Oba San and Raditz. Don't worry about me." Jiang Chen spoke in a steady voice. "Gine is alive?!" Celipa's eyes widened in astonishment. The others perked up as well. "Yes. She's on Earth now." "Celipa Oba San, I'll send you the coordinates." Jiang Chen tapped a device and transmitted the location. The four exchanged looks, processing the revelation. Then, suddenly— Two powerful Ki signatures flared in the distance. "They're here!" Toma's face darkened. "Don't worry. I'll be fine. But you all need to go— now." Jiang Chen's voice was unwavering. "Let's move!" Toma took a deep breath before nodding. "Aspara, be careful!" "Yeah, don't be reckless." "If you can't win, retreat!" Celipa, Dodobee, and Panbukin added in quick succession. They knew they couldn't fight alongside him and staying behind would only be a burden. So without speaking another word, they rushed toward their ship. Jiang Chen, meanwhile, remained in place. He watched as the two enemy ships descended with a smirk playing on his lips. Excitement flickered in his eyes. His current Battle Power stood at 38,000. In the original timeline, Jeice had a Battle Power of 49,000, while Burter's was 43,000. With some time before the main events of history, he wasn't sure if their strength had changed. But even if there was a gap, it wouldn't be insurmountable. After all, they were the perfect opponents. Far more suitable than Zarbon and Dodoria. Against warriors with over 40,000 Battle Power, he would truly test his limits. He clenched his fists. This battle would push him forward. And he was ready. They might not push him to the brink of death, but they would at least provide enough of a challenge to fuel his Saiyan instincts. That was exactly what he needed. Only through true pressure could he awaken the full potential of his Saiyan blood. "Boom!" "Boom!" "Rumble!" The ground trembled and split apart. Then— "Bang! Bang!" Two spaceship hatches blasted open, and the figures of Jeice and Burter emerged onto the battlefield. "We are finally here?" "That damn monkey better not have run off!" "I don't want to waste time chasing him down." Jeice scoffed, floating into the air. Behind him, Burter followed suit. As they hovered, they activated their scouters. "Beep! Beep!" The numbers flickered across their devices. "4,100..." "4,500..." "5,300..." "And another one at 4,200?" "Why are there so many weaklings here? Isn't this a barren planet?" Jeice raised an eyebrow. "Want me to take care of them?" Burter glanced at Jeice for confirmation. "Go ahead." Jeice nodded. Burter was just about to make his move— When suddenly, a lone figure appeared in their path. "Who's this?" "Five points?" "Pfft— HAHAHAHA! A power level of five?!" Jeice blinked in surprise before bursting into laughter. "Jeice, look! That tail! He's a monkey from Planet Vegeta." "A Saiyan? With a power level of five?" Burter sneered, glancing at Jiang Chen's swaying tail. "Hahaha, unbelievable! A weakling like you survived?" Jeice shook his head, still laughing. "Is that so?" Jiang Chen smirked. "Take another look." With that, he let his suppressed energy explode forth. "Beep! Beep! Beep!" The numbers on Jeice and Burter's scouters skyrocketed. Five. One hundred. One thousand. Ten thousand. Thirty thousand. Thirty-five thousand. 38,000. The final number settled, and the smug expressions on Jeice and Burter's faces instantly vanished and their pupils dilated in shock. (End of Chapter) You can read ahead up to 60 chapters on my Patreon and I've also activated a (date-to-date) subscription model on my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/darkshadow6395