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Chapter 68 - Chapter:68 The Fall of Master Shen

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Then, with all the grief caused by him, the overstimulation, and the anxiety pent up in her from this entire tournament, she released it all at once with one swift kick. Her foot connected with Crane in the stomach, and the great Master Shen was sent flying high and fast into the sky, until he disappeared from sight.

"MASTER SHEN!" Tien cried out in astonishment. Roshi was behind him, he looked just as amazed too and halted himself from firing a Kamehameha Wave.

The crowds around Gine looked horrified and amazed at what they just saw, and the gang looked amazed as well. Launch broke the silence.

"YEAH! YOU SHOWED THAT BIRD WHOSE BOSS, GIRL!" She shouted and the gang cheered along with her, including some of the crowd.

Gine snapped out of starring where she sent Crane flying off to, and noticed everyone staring at her and cheering. She suddenly looked embarrassed and overwhelmed by the attention and praise. She didn't know what to do until she looked down at Chiaotzu on the ground.

"Are you okay?" She asked as she bent down with an extended hand to help him up.

"Wha-What happened to Master Shen?" He asked just as astounded as everyone else.

"That was no way for any master to treat his students." She said instead of answering, and looked at Tien. "He is a despicable little man who did not deserve good students like you and to cause trouble for others." She looked at the gang and back to Kakarot.

"Uh, Mom, what did you just do?" Her son asked in confusion.

"For once...I'm at a loss for words, folks." The announcer said through the amazement. "No explanation for what you just saw, let's hope Master Shen doesn't land on anyone important. Heh, just kidding folks."

"Don't worry about him." Roshi spoke up to him and Tien. "That bird will be VERY sore for awhile, but he won't perish."

Gine nodded in agreement, impressed that Roshi knew that Gine pulled back just a little before she kicked Crane to high heaven. She could've easily killed him if she kicked him with all her strength, but something in the back of her told her at the last millisecond to not do so. She so desperately wanted to hurt him for all he's caused and tried to do, but somehow, despite her Saiyan nature and her desire to rid herself and her friends of a great source of grief. She didn't. Where did that come from?

"There will be plenty of time to discuss all of this later." Roshi said, then he looked impatient. "Now, let's get back to the fight!"

Oh, right! Everyone diverted their focus again at the ring. Kakarot and Tien immediately forgetting her role in what just happened. Gine was grateful for Roshi to take away the attention from her.

Kakarot turned to Tien, "I'm sorry, I guess I was wrong about you cheating."

Tien looked back at him seriously. "I have forsaken my Master. All that is left for me now is this fight. So let me make one thing clear. This isn't about the rivalry between our schools or revenge anymore. I fight for one purpose only, to win. Never again will I be lead astray from my goal!" He declared.

Gine couldn't be any more amazed at how someone could redeem themselves so quickly.

"I'm glad." Kakarot said. "So let's get this match back on track."

"I will win. No matter how long or what measures I have to take!" Tien declared with true sportsmanship in his voice.

"Ok, let's go!" Kakarot said with gusto.

"Believe it or not, it looks like the fight has resumed!" The crowds went crazy as the action was now back in the ring again and everyone has completely forgotten the incident.

Gine started walking back towards her spot with the gang but felt a tug on her dress. She looked down to see Chiaotzu extending a hand for her to shake.

"Thank you." Chiaotzu said to her over the noise of the crowd, "Thank you for saving me from my former master. And I apologize for paralyzing your son."

Gine didn't know how to react at first, her eyes moistening slightly at how genuine this doll-child was asking for her forgiveness, where just minutes before she thought such ill of him.

Gine smiled and shook Chiaotzu's small hand. "Think nothing of it." She said, and turned back toward the gang. When she got there they greeted her like a hero.

"That was so awesome, Gine!" Bulma exclaimed.

"Yeah! Finally someone put that ol' bag in his place!" Launch echoed.

"Way to go, Gine!" Puar and Oolong said simultaneously.

Gine had a taste of such praise before when she first dealt with Crane, but she was still so unused to it. She had never been hailed in any heroic manner before, not especially with so many people watching. Though the Saiyan part of her was telling her that these humans were weak so it seem like no competition or effort to get rid of Crane, and it was nothing to write home about. So she just took it in stride.

"Please, everybody, it was nothing, really." Gine said.

"Aw, don't act so humbly, who else could take out someone as annoying like Crane?" Yamcha said.

"And, you probably saved that boy's life." Gohan chimed in. He looked somewhat disapproving of the scene that Gine caused, but looked happy that Gine had done some great good.

"Thank you, all of you." She said with humility. Then added, "But please, let's just get back to watching the fight."

"Oh, that's right!" Oolong said as they all turned to the ring. Gine was glad she could get their attention off of her, and focused to what really mattered at the moment.

Kakarot was in the middle of attacking Tien, but it seemed like Tien wasn't defending himself at all. He took the blows and was sent into the ground hard.

"What's wrong?" Kakarot asked, "How come you aren't fighting back? You didn't even through a single punch?"

This was a new development, Gine thought.

Tien got up painfully, "I... paid my debt."

"Huh?" They all said.

"Chiaotzu's interference gave me an unfair advantage. Now we are even." Tien said.

Gine couldn't stop liking this guy even more. With such honor he definitely would've made a great Saiyan warrior.

"A very noble gesture." Gohan added.

"Amen to that." Said Gine.

Tien then looked serious. "Savor this moment, because on my next attack, I will fight full strength, and you will go down."

Chiaotzu cheered him on, but now without any malice. For the first time since they got here, Gine felt like she could actually enjoy the tournament...

Tien outstretched his arm

s, screaming in pain as his body grew, then out of his shoulders grew another set of arms.

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