Raditz narrowly dodges the Special Beam Cannon, proving its lethal potential but leaving the fighters with no easy second chance. Goku manages to grab Raditz's tail to immobilize him, but falls for his brother's desperate begging and releases his grip. Pinned under Raditz's boot with all hope fading, the chapter ends with Gohan exploding out of the space pod in a burst of rage.
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