Chapter 106 - 106: First Encounter with Moro

We landed in the new planet the Namekians occupied. I looked around and took a deep breath. The air was nice and the sun beam was comforting. The ship that Moro was in was hovering above a Namekian village. When we arrived we were greeted by the current chief of the Namekians, Moori.

Moori: Hm? Who is this now?

Goku: Hiya! Remember me?

Moori: Ohh, Son Goku!! It's wonderful to see you in good health!

Goku: Yup, I'm doing good, thanks.

Vegeta: Look, Kakarot. He's already here.

Moori: What's going on here?

Goku explained what happened to Moori to the best of his abilities and I helped fill in the gaps but Moori understood the situation.

Moori: A prison escapee?! And this fearsome fellow is headed our way?!

Goku: That's right. So you guys need to grab the Dragon Balls and run far away.

Moori: V-very well. We are in your debt again. (Facing the villagers) Hurry, everyone!!

Vegeta: You're right, Kakarot. His Ki is ominous. But not particularly battle worthy… is this truly the monster Merus warned us of?

Goku: Hard to say, but… I've got a bad feeling about this.

Moro's ship finally touched down. The sh.i.p.s door opened and a cloaked goat headed, long bearded figure stepped out. Moro's figure gave a decrepit sight but the ominous aura he was emitting said otherwise. He walked with a confident gait, even if he looked so elderly he might collapse.

Vegeta: Why, it's nothing but a feeble old man.

Goku: Makes sense, given how long he's lived.

Moro: (Breathed in) My first breath of fresh air in ten million years…as though I'm born again.

Sage: I'm guessing that overdried goat jerky is Moro.

Goku tried to confirm that he was Moro but Moro gave him no reply. Moro looked at the abandoned village as he was looking for something. When he found what he was looking for he stretched out his hand toward a hut and a Namekian child was flunf through the wall into Moro's grasp. Moro held the child by the neck. Angry by Moro's actions, Vegeta flew quickly and kicked Moro's arm, letting him go of the child.

Moro: (While soothing his arm) You would dare…interrupt my long-awaited meal?

Vegeta: I have a troubled history with these Namekians. I did them untold harm. So no, I cannot allow even one more of them to perish. And they are most certainly not your food. (Facing Goku) Kakarot, Sage, let me take this one.

Sage: I don't mind but we still don't know much about his power.

Goku: Sure but like Sage said, so be careful.

Moro: You believe you can apprehend me? Your ignorance runs deep.

Both readied their stances. Vegeta made the first move by charging at Moro with a right fist. Moro evaded but Vegeta didn't let up. Vegeta let loose a flurry of punches and kicks. Their movements were not too fast but Moro was able to keep up and evade despite being ancient. After jumping off Moro's ship, Moro used his magic to slam down Vegeta on the ground. Moro's magic was mainly invisible to those who cannot use magic. I used my Rinne Sharingan to see what the magicules, magic particles, looked like. Magic gave off a multi-colored shine when compared to Ki. Since I was able to see the magic paticules then I guess that magic is just another form of energy.

Moro was slamming Vegeta on the ground and on a nearby hill. I guess he was fed up because Vegeta turned Super Saiyan Blue. Moro was mildly surprised.

Vegeta: Shall we continue?

Vegeta once again charged toward Moro but this time he was evading Moro's magic. Even though he was evading the magic attack, his movements were too wide. From the movements I can tell that Vegeta couldn't see the magic but was aware in the general direction it was aimed toward. Vegeta closed in on Moro while evading his attacks. Moro was still able to handle Vegeta while in Super Saiyan Blue, which concerned me. Mainly because he was starved for energy for 10 million years, so how strong was Moro at his peak? Still, Moro still had many tricks up his sleeves. Vegeta managed to land a few hits but that was all it took for Moro to get a little serious.

Vegeta: I was curious to see for myself what sort of beast could terrify the Galactic Patrol… how disappointing.

Sage: Vegeta-san, I wouldn't talk shit just yet after you finally managed to hit him, and in Blue form as well.

Vegeta: Hmph. I don't need your input.

Sage: Ignore me then, when he wipes the floor with you don't come looking for excuses from us.

Moro: You hoped to witness my magic? As you wish then.

Vegeta: So Sage was right, you were holding back.

Goku: We heard about how you can absorb life energy. Just like how you tried with that Namekian kid a minute ago.

Moro: Ohh… I guess you're not entirely ignorant then. This will be the same technique but a different application. HAHHHHHHHHH!!

With great vigour Moro started to control the life energy of the new planet Namek. From my point of view it was energy manipulation, since the planet is not conscious he can take over the energy. Moro used the planets energy to blast Vegeta. Since he is only manipulating the energy he doesn't use his own.

Moro: With this move, I attack with the life energy of the very planet we stand on. The magnitude comes not from my own power, but from the planet itself. And I must say, this planet Namek possesses exceptional energy.

This time it was Vegeta's turn to evade. Since Moro was simply manipulating the energy of the planet he was using barely of his own or none at all. Through the energy manipulation, Moro used the planets magma to attack Vegeta when he flew into the air.

Moro: It's no use. You cannot lay a single finger on me.

Goku: Hey Vegeta, het me take a shot?

Vegeta: Shut up Kakarot. Just watch. (At Moro) Hey, Moro! Surely you'll reach your limit soon if you keep using that move. All I need to do to win is to keep dodging! Got it?

Sage: Dumbass!! He's not using any of his own power to use that move. He told you that already. If he really is using the life energy of the planet then he could most likely use that move until the planet dies out.

Moro: (With a surprised look on his face) Your weak friend there is right. This techinique effectively has no limits, as I may use it until the planet itself is extinguished.

Vegeta: That can't be. Dammit if I can't approach, I have no hope of recapturing you… and without any more power-ups, I'm at a loss.

Moro: Admitting defeat? How gracious of you.

Vegeta asked Moro why he came to Namek but it was obvious, the Dragin Balls. We knew that someone from the Frieza force escaped with Moro. All of the Freiza Force must have know what the Dragon Balls were used for considering what happened in the previous planet Namek. All Vegeta wanted from Moro was confirmation as to what his true goal was. Moro continued his attack by using a magma wave. Vegeta blasted the magma wave until it hardened but Moro didn't let up and attacked from behind. While fighting, Vegeta was still asking Moro questions regarding his wish. Of course Moro was trying to regain his strength back, like a typical Dragon Ball villain.

After concluding that Moro was a piece of shit with a piece of shit motive, he used his full power. It was finally going to get good. After Vegeta blasted away the magma that Moro had gathered he was surprised.

Moro: Y-you…were concealing this strength?

Vegeta: Like you were hiding your true intent?