Dragon Ball: Kaizen – Chapter 6 "The Mark Awakens – Kaizen’s True Power!"

BOOM!

A massive shockwave erupted as Vegeta's fist collided with Kaizen's chest, sending him hurtling through mountains. The entire battlefield shook violently, debris flying in all directions.

But Vegeta wasn't finished.

"HAAAH!"

His Ultra Ego aura flared, and in an instant, he was already in front of Kaizen, fist raised.

But then—

Kaizen's eyes flashed.

"Too slow."

Before Vegeta could react—Kaizen's hand gripped his wrist mid-punch.

A wave of black energy pulsed outward from Kaizen's body, twisting the very air around them. His mark had begun to spread further, wrapping around his neck and creeping toward his face.

Vegeta's eyes narrowed. Tch… What is this energy?

Kaizen smirked. "You thought Ultra Ego was enough to defeat me?"

And then—Kaizen's grip tightened.

CRACK!

Vegeta's entire body twisted as Kaizen hurled him into the sky at unimaginable speed. The moment Vegeta tried to recover—

Kaizen was already behind him.

"You're too predictable."

A devastating knee slammed into Vegeta's back, sending him crashing into the ground below. A crater miles wide formed from the impact.

Smoke filled the air.

For a moment, there was silence.

Then—

Vegeta laughed.

Kaizen's expression shifted slightly. "Hmph?"

From the smoke, Vegeta stood up, wiping the blood from his mouth. His Ultra Ego flames burned even brighter, his eyes filled with excitement.

"Heh… So you're finally showing your real power, huh?" Vegeta grinned.

Kaizen remained silent, his mark now pulsating, releasing an ominous hum. His body seemed to be absorbing the damage, adapting and evolving in real-time.

Then, Kaizen spoke—his voice deeper, darker.

"You still don't understand, do you?"

His aura erupted, black and red energy twisting around him like a living force.

Vegeta's smirk faded slightly.

Kaizen raised his hand. "Let me show you why your Ultra Ego… means nothing to me."

With a simple gesture—

The sky itself split apart.

A terrifying energy surged forth, warping reality around them. The air grew heavy, almost suffocating. The ground cracked beneath their feet.

Vegeta's eyes widened slightly.

For the first time in a long while… he felt something close to fear.

Kaizen took a step forward, his power now completely unleashed.

"Let's finish this."