"Buu, if you don't obey my orders, do you want to be sealed away again?!"
Babidi, furious, growled viciously.
Buu's movements halted, and her gaze instantly turned ice-cold.
A sudden, terrifying pressure filled the air, making Babidi feel as though he was being stared down by a wild beast. His heart pounded wildly, and he nearly fell from the sky in fright.
However, Buu seemed to fear that Babidi truly had the means to seal her away again, so she refrained from attacking.
It took Babidi a long moment to regain his composure, and when he did, he let out a long sigh of relief, feeling a hint of satisfaction.
"Hmph! As long as Buu fears being sealed away, controlling her will be a piece of cake!"
But as a former high-ranking commander, Babidi knew that ruling with fear alone wasn't enough. He needed to strike a balance—instill fear while offering rewards to ensure obedience.
Noticing that Buu seemed to enjoy eating, Babidi pondered for a moment before saying,
"Buu, as long as you follow my orders and serve me, I won't seal you away. In fact, I can give you plenty of delicious snacks."
"I can make my own delicious food!"
Buu retorted, unwilling to submit so easily.
"No, no, no! The food you create with magic might fill your stomach, but it's nowhere near as tasty as real food."
"If you obey me, I'll give you the best cookies, the finest milk, and anything else you desire."
Babidi clasped his hands behind his back, speaking in a slow, persuasive tone.
He had figured Buu out—she wasn't particularly smart but was incredibly gluttonous. If he played to her weakness, making her submit would be effortless.
Sure enough, after a long internal struggle, Buu finally gave in:
"If you're telling the truth and you can give me delicious food, I'll listen to your orders… for now."
Seeing Buu surrender, Babidi could barely contain his laughter.
Got her! Got her! This fool fell right into my trap!
No—Buu wasn't stupid; it was just that he, the great Babidi, was too clever!
"Buu, I see your sincerity, but I have no need for weak subordinates."
"If you truly want to serve me and receive my rewards, you must first prove your power."
Babidi coughed lightly, putting on an air of authority.
His late father had boasted about how terrifying Majin Buu was, but Babidi wasn't about to take any chances without verifying it himself.
As much as he hated to admit it, those detestable women, particularly Vegea, were ridiculously strong. If Buu wasn't powerful enough to stand against them, blindly rushing into revenge would only lead to another humiliating defeat.
"Prove my power? Like this?"
Tilting her head slightly, Buu casually fired a small energy blast.
The seemingly ordinary blast shot into the sky, swiftly piercing through Babidi Star's atmosphere. Then, in the very next instant—
A massive planet orbiting Babidi Star exploded with a thunderous roar!
The explosion painted the sky with a dazzling display, like a grand fireworks show. Shards of the obliterated planet hurtled toward Babidi Star, their blazing trails cutting through the sky like shooting stars before crashing down with earth-shaking force.
The heavens trembled, the land wailed in agony.
In mere moments, Babidi Star was reduced to a wasteland, a scene reminiscent of the apocalypse itself.
"A-Ahh… Ahhhhhh…!!!"
Mouth agape, Babidi was petrified.
Just moments ago, Buu had seemed so simple and naive—yet with a mere flick of her hand, she had casually destroyed an entire planet!
A demon! A monster!! She was a terrifying demon!!!
But as the initial shock wore off, overwhelming joy surged within Babidi's heart.
His late father hadn't exaggerated—Buu truly possessed unfathomable power!
At last, his revenge was within reach!
Damn you, Launch! Damn you, Vekumi! Just you wait—I'm coming for you soon!
Hahahahahaha!!!!!!
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Earth, The Temple
"Gokumi, Broly, keep training with Vegea and the others."
"Hai…"
Leaving them to their training, Yuujin exited the training grounds.
Outside, Videl and Red Silk Girl No.5 had been waiting for him. They immediately stepped forward and bowed.
"Master."
Yuujin nodded and then turned his gaze toward Videl.
Although only a few days had passed, Videl had undergone a noticeable change—she seemed to have experienced some kind of metamorphosis, as if she had been reborn.
"Videl, are you comfortable living here at The Lookout?"
He gently caressed the young girl's cheek, smiling.
"Yes, I'm doing well here," Videl replied, blushing slightly.
"Everyone has been kind to me, and the seniors have been helping me with my training."
Yuujin removed the Red Silk Girl No.5's scouter from Videl's forehead and placed it on himself to assess her current battle power.
"2,700 battle power—not bad."
He nodded slightly before handing the scouter back to Red Silk Girl No.5.
Initially, Yuujin had estimated that eating the Peach of Immortality would raise Videl's power to a little over 1,000. She had exceeded expectations, giving him a pleasant surprise.
Of course, it was only a small surprise. While Videl's progress was commendable, within The Lookout, her strength was still negligible.
She was only slightly stronger than the maids and attendants who weren't combat specialists. Within the battle-focused Red Silk Girls, she remained at the bottom.
"No. 5, you may return to your duties."
"Videl, come with me."
"Yes."
Dismissing Red Silk Girl No.5, Yuujin led Videl into a nearby training hall.
The moment they stepped inside, Videl felt an intense weight press down on her body. She staggered, nearly falling.
"This training hall has five times the gravity of the outside world," Yuujin explained.
"I had Bulma set it this low to accommodate your current weakness."
"Videl, after spending a few days here, you must have realized—despite the power boost from the Peach of Immortality, you're still weak."
"As a Red Silk Girl, you're far from qualified."
Yuujin's piercing gaze locked onto Videl.
"I know."
Biting her lip, Videl lowered her head.
She had learned from the others that the Red Silk Girls currently had 23,850 members. As the newest recruit, her number was 23,850—the absolute weakest.
If not for Yuujin's special permission, she wouldn't have even qualified to join.
"Don't feel discouraged. Starting today, I will personally train you."
"But this will be nothing like your previous training on Earth—it will be a thousand, no, ten thousand times more grueling."
"I expect your dedication and growth, Videl. One day, I hope you will become my strongest Red Silk Girl."
Yuujin gently brushed his hand against Videl's forehead.
Her eyes lit up with determination, and she firmly nodded.
"Yes!"
To be continued…
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