"Vegeta, where are we going next? Back to Frieza's Base 79 to rest?"
"Idiot. We're going to Namek."
Nappa's gaze sharpened. "Namek?
You mean… we're going to Namek to collect the Dragon Balls?"
"That's right. Those Earthlings are too backward—they don't even know how to use Dragon Balls.
If I gather them all and wish for immortality…
then sooner or later I'll become the strongest in the universe, and sooner or later I'll kill Frieza."
"Exactly. If we get immortality, we can enjoy battle forever…"
Nappa said it… but he had no intention of continuing to serve Vegeta.
Vegeta's temper was rotten, and he sold out comrades without a second thought.
Just that one experience—using him to test a Senzu Bean—had chilled Nappa to the bone.
And most importantly…
Even if Vegeta got immortality, it would be Vegeta who got it. It would have nothing to do with Nappa.
Nappa understood perfectly—Shenron granted only one wish. An immortality wish would never be "his turn."
And if Vegeta became immortal and openly rebelled against Frieza…
Vegeta wouldn't die—but as his underling, Nappa would be doomed.
If Frieza sent hunters after them, Vegeta wouldn't spare a thought for whether Nappa lived or died.
Nappa weighed it carefully.
With his own strength, he could still survive just fine without following Vegeta.
So, while Vegeta entered his sleep cycle, Nappa secretly used his scouter to contact Frieza.
…
Frieza Force — Base 19
"Reporting to Lord Frieza—we just detected a recorded transmission from Vegeta and Nappa's scouters. Please listen."
Frieza lifted his wine glass with elegant calm, a playful glint flashing in his crimson eyes.
"Oh? That treacherous little Vegeta is causing trouble again, is he?"
The soldier trembled as he handed over the recording device. The voices of Vegeta and Nappa played clearly through the room.
"Idiot. We're going to Namek…"
"That's right. Those Earthlings are too backward—they don't even know how to use Dragon Balls.
If I gather them all and wish for immortality…
then sooner or later I'll become the strongest in the universe, and sooner or later I'll kill Frieza."
CRACK!
Frieza's wine glass shattered in his hand. Purple liquid dripped between his fingers.
It felt like the control room's temperature plunged.
Every soldier held their breath in terror.
"Ohohohohoho…"
Frieza suddenly let out a chilling laugh that made the spine go cold.
"Interesting… How very interesting. So the Dragon Balls… the rumors were true after all."
Zarbon sidled up beside him with a flattering smile. "Lord Frieza, shall I take men immediately and capture those two traitors?"
Frieza waved a hand lightly. "It's only a little monkey. There's no need to rush.
And don't alert them unnecessarily."
He turned to the other side. "Dodoria—find Namek's location, and gather every scrap of information we have on the Dragon Balls."
Dodoria's forehead broke into sweat. "Y-Yes, Lord Frieza…"
Frieza floated up slowly from his throne, a cruel smile hanging on his face.
"To think Vegeta would bring me news this delicious…
A dragon that can grant any wish truly exists."
Zarbon said eagerly, "Lord Frieza, once you gain immortality…
the entire universe will remain under the Frieza Force's rule forever!"
Frieza tapped his chin, grinning smugly. "Ohohohoho… that's right. Immortality is such a tempting dream.
Still… if only there were two wishes.
Then I could wish to be a little taller too—so no one dares whisper behind my back that I'm short…"
Zarbon blinked. "But Lord Frieza… aren't you still in your growth phase? That kind of wish shouldn't be necessary."
Frieza chuckled. "Yes. Of course. I'm still in my growth phase…"
…
A few hours later, a communications officer rushed into Frieza's office.
"Report! Lord Frieza—Nappa has sent you a message…"
Frieza paused. "Nappa?"
"Yes, Lord Frieza!"
Frieza narrowed his eyes. "Isn't he Vegeta's right-hand man?
If Vegeta's rebelling, why would Nappa contact me?"
"Lord Frieza… you'll understand once you hear it."
The soldier quickly activated the scouter recording.
**[Nappa: "Reporting to Lord Frieza, I have important information.
Vegeta intends to rebel against you. I'm speaking at the risk of being discovered.
On Earth, we witnessed the Dragon Balls. If you collect all seven, you can summon Shenron.
It can grant any one wish.
However, Earth's Dragon Balls were just used, so they can't be used again within a year.
But I have confirmed that the Dragon Balls were created by Namekians—so Namek also has Dragon Balls."]**
After hearing the recording, Frieza's eyes narrowed slightly. His finger tapped rhythmically against the throne's armrest.
"Ohohohoho… That idiot Nappa is at least more sensible than Vegeta.
And he's brought me far more detailed intelligence about the Dragon Balls."
Zarbon leaned in, eyes gleaming. "Lord Frieza, it seems Nappa wants to defect to us!"
Frieza laughed softly, smug and sharp. "Yes… Nappa is a clever man.
If Vegeta gains immortality, Nappa would be doomed.
But if he chooses loyalty to me, not only will he live… he'll receive a generous reward."
Dodoria wiped sweat from his forehead and asked carefully, "Lord Frieza… what should we do now? Do we respond to Nappa?"
Frieza held out a hand with effortless poise. "Give me the scouter."
"Yes, Lord Frieza!"
The communications officer immediately handed it over.
Frieza smiled. "Ohohoho… Nappa.
I greatly appreciate your loyalty.
Now continue staying by Vegeta's side and monitor his every move.
Once I obtain all seven Dragon Balls… you will be rewarded."
On the other end came Nappa's excited voice. "Understood, Lord Frieza!"
Zarbon's eyes flashed with slyness. "Lord Frieza, what do we do next?"
"Prepare the ship. We're going to Namek."
Zarbon and Dodoria answered at once. "As you command!"
Frieza slowly floated up from his throne, a ruthless smile spreading across his face.
"Oh—and one more thing.
The more people searching for Dragon Balls, the better.
Leave only the essential maintenance personnel behind.
Everyone else at the base comes with us."
Dodoria hesitated. "Lord Frieza… should we bring the Ginyu Force?"
Frieza smiled with disdain. "Are you joking, Mr. Dodoria?
To deal with Vegeta and a few Namekians, you think we need to mobilize the Special Force?"
Dodoria nodded quickly. "Y-Yes… of course. I can kill Vegeta myself.
And those Namekians… how could they possibly be a match for us?"
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