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Awaken, Super Saiyan Kale

Manga ChapterCh. 37

Frieza targets the Universe 6 Saiyans and transforms into Golden Frieza to overpower Caulifla. Kale intervenes with stealthy assists, but Frieza catches on. When Cabba joins and is quickly overwhelmed alongside Caulifla, the emotional pressure triggers Kale's transformation into a Legendary Super Saiyan whose power proves difficult for even Perfected Super Saiyan Blue Goku to contain.

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Frieza Hunts the Saiyans

Frieza engages Caulifla and easily dominates her in his final form. Caulifla taunts him for singling out every Saiyan he finds, and Frieza admits that the race still gets on his nerves regardless of which universe they belong to. Caulifla transforms into a Super Saiyan and fights back with raw aggression, landing a powerful close-range blast. Frieza responds by ascending to Golden Frieza and takes complete control of the fight.

Kale, watching her mentor struggle, knocks Dercori off the platform and rushes in. She strikes at Frieza with quick attacks that do no real damage but distract him enough for Caulifla to connect a few hits. Frieza eventually sees through the pattern, grabs Kale, and tosses her aside. Cabba arrives after eliminating Za Priccio and joins the battle, but even together he and Caulifla cannot gain ground against Golden Frieza.

Kale Unleashed

Frieza notes that Kale's attacks actually carried more force than Caulifla's Super Saiyan blows, surprising everyone. Cabba senses that Kale is holding back and urges her to use her true strength, but she hesitates, reluctant to outshine the person she admires most. The sight of her closest friends being beaten pushes Kale past her breaking point. She explodes with fury, transforming into a new breed of Super Saiyan, and overwhelms Frieza so thoroughly that he cannot mount a defense.

A Power Beyond Control

Goku arrives and transforms into Perfected Super Saiyan Blue. He catches Kale's first punch, but she grows stronger with every passing second. Frieza kicks Goku aside, insisting he can handle her himself. Champa celebrates from the stands until Vados voices concern: this appears to be Kale's first time unleashing her full power, and she is rapidly losing control. If she cannot regain composure, the consequences could be devastating.

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