Chapter 8: Unleashing Potential

Riku felt a rush of exhilaration as he tapped into the energy manipulation he had absorbed from Commander Red. "Goku, I think I can use his energy against him!" he shouted, determination flooding his voice.

"Do it, Riku!" Goku encouraged, his eyes shining with pride. "We'll turn the tide of this battle!"

Riku concentrated, channeling the energy he had gathered. He raised his hands, feeling the power build within him. "I won't let you win, Red!" he declared, unleashing a wave of energy that surged toward the commander.

Red's eyes widened in surprise as the energy blast struck him, pushing him back. "What? How is this possible?" he growled, regaining his footing. "You're just a kid!"

"I'm not just a kid!" Riku shouted back, feeling the adrenaline surge through him. "I've trained hard, and I won't let you hurt anyone else!"

Goku seized the moment, launching himself at Red with a powerful kick. "Now's our chance!" he yelled, following up with a series of rapid punches. Riku joined in, using the techniques he had absorbed to strike alongside Goku.

The two of them fought in perfect harmony, their movements synchronized as they pressed the attack against Commander Red. Riku felt a sense of unity with Goku, their combined strength pushing Red back.

"Enough of this!" Red roared, his eyes blazing with fury. He unleashed a massive energy blast, forcing Riku and Goku to leap out of the way. The blast exploded against the ground, sending debris flying.

"Stay focused!" Goku shouted, dodging the falling rubble. "We can't let him get the upper hand!"

Riku nodded, determination burning in his chest. "Let's finish this together!" he called out, channeling the energy he had absorbed once more. He felt the power surging within him, ready to be unleashed.

"Right!" Goku agreed, charging up his own energy. "Kamehameha!"

"Let's combine our powers!" Riku shouted, focusing on the energy he had gathered. "Kamehameha!" he echoed, unleashing a powerful wave of energy alongside Goku's.

The two beams of energy collided with Commander Red, creating a massive explosion that lit up the clearing. Riku shielded his eyes from the blinding light, and when he looked back, he saw Red struggling to maintain his footing.