Dragon Ball:Vados is my Wife

"Really now?"

Android 18 narrowed her eyes suspiciously.

The more Kahn tried to explain, the more doubtful she became.

Maybe he really did think that way when he fought her.

Still, Android 18 had to admit that the impact Kahn left on her back then was deep—both figuratively and literally.

After all, he nearly beat her to death, only to save her from Cell moments later. Even after all these years, she couldn't forget it.

"Would I ever lie to you?" Kahn said with confidence.

Then, he quickly changed the topic: "Let's focus on Shin first. We can talk about this later."

Meanwhile, on the battlefield…

Caulifla and Kale struggled to rise from the rubble, looking worse for wear.

Though bruised and battered, Caulifla's fighting spirit blazed even stronger. Yet, she couldn't wrap her head around one thing—why was Shin able to dominate her so effortlessly without even transforming?

Annoyed, she shouted, "Oi! What kind of training have you been doing?! I've already gone Super Saiyan 2, but you haven't transformed even once! So why the hell can't I beat you?!"

Shin gave her an unimpressed glance. "You wanna beat me? Try training for another five hundred years."

"Tch." Caulifla clicked her tongue. "Quit acting all high and mighty! Watch me wipe that smug look off your face!"

Boom!

Fueled by frustration, Caulifla charged forward, her golden aura flaring.

She drove her fist straight at Shin's chest.

Yet, this time, Shin didn't bother dodging.

BAM!

Her fist landed squarely on his chest.

Shin didn't move an inch.

His expression? Completely unbothered.

"Wh-What?!" Caulifla's eyes widened.

Shin glanced down at her fist with mild amusement. "That supposed to be a tickle?"

Before she could react, SMACK!

Shin backhanded her across the face, sending her flying.

Meanwhile, on the sidelines…

Kahn nodded approvingly. "Nice slap. That's it, son. Keep going!"

Shin twitched.

His father was seriously enjoying this.

"Dad," Shin grumbled. "I never realized you were such a… weirdo."

Kahn simply smirked.

"Son, you don't get it. This isn't just a fight—this is how you pick up girls."

"Learn from me," Kahn continued. "Or else, don't come crying to me when you can't find a girlfriend in the future."

Shin: "…"

Just as Shin was internally screaming, Caulifla got back up and lunged at him again.

Shin sighed, effortlessly catching her fist.

Then, he lifted his leg and thumped a solid kick into her stomach.

WHAM!

Caulifla was sent crashing into the ground.

Once again, Kahn's voice rang in Shin's head:

"Son, I'll admit, Caulifla's hairstyle isn't the best, but if you look closely, her face is actually quite cute."

"If you don't like her hair, she can always change it."

Shin's eyebrow twitched.

"And besides," Kahn continued, "she's got crazy potential. The strongest female Saiyan in Universe 6! Just imagine—your genes plus hers? Your kids would be monsters!"

Shin exhaled sharply, exasperated. "Dad… I'm twelve years old."

"Yeah? And?" Kahn scoffed. "You think anyone's gonna believe you if you go around saying you're twelve?"

Shin: "..."

"A man's gotta plan ahead!" Kahn continued. "You're young now, sure. But if you don't start scouting early, you're gonna end up single at forty!"

Shin: What the hell is he even talking about?!

But… now that he thought about it…

Caulifla was kind of cute.

And her fiery, unyielding attitude? It… sort of made him want to tame her.

Ugh. Damn it. It actually sounds kinda nice.

Back to the fight…

Shin and Caulifla clashed again.

Despite her relentless attacks, Shin effortlessly countered them all.

Kale, meanwhile, had already collapsed from exhaustion.

Caulifla had no choice but to fight alone.

But it was hopeless.

Even with her Super Saiyan 2 form, she could barely put up a fight.

Shin's strength was simply overwhelming.

Before long, her defenses crumbled.

Shin delivered a devastating blow—knocking her out of Super Saiyan 2 and back to her base form.

Caulifla slumped to the ground, panting heavily.

Shin slowly walked toward her.

Caulifla wiped the blood from her lip. Even though she was clearly beaten, her eyes still burned with defiance.

She refused to accept this loss.

Because, in her heart—she was the strongest!

Shin gazed down at her indifferently.

"I told you already," he said coolly. "You wouldn't stand a chance against me. Not in a hundred. Not in five hundred years."

Caulifla gritted her teeth, forcing herself to stand.

But her legs wouldn't cooperate.

She collapsed back down.

Frustrated, she shouted, "So what?! You're just a little stronger than me! That's nothing to brag about!"

Shin narrowed his eyes and was about to end it.

But then—Kahn's voice echoed in his mind once more.

"Son, wait. You can't just end it like this. You need to show her your true strength first. It'll leave a deeper impression."

Shin hesitated. "True strength? You mean… Ultra Instinct?"

"Now you're getting it," Kahn chuckled.

Shin sighed. "Fine."

He turned to Caulifla.

"You're not convinced?" he asked. "Then I'll show you what real power looks like."

Caulifla blinked.

Before she could respond—

BOOM!

A surge of purple energy erupted around Shin.

His aura crackled like lightning, his body radiating god-like power.

His once-calm face sharpened into something fiercer—stronger.

Caulifla's jaw dropped.

But rather than fear—she felt excitement.

"You—!" she gasped. "What is this form?! Teach me! I swear I'll beat you next time!"

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