Goku let out a small nervous laugh and waved his hand in front of his face at the compliment, he was surrounded by strong people that helped push him, and getting to see Kinoko's growth was reward enough for any bruise.
Though there was a bit of an earful for coming home so late dinner seemed to be waiting for them when they returned. Goku wasted no time digging in though he couldn't help his thoughts wandering a bit to earlier, things had been peaceful lately which was a nice change, but if that was an actual fight Kinoko would have been in trouble. He could understand why Vegeta was worried but he still felt she'd grow into her own eventually.

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Goku sat on top of his tractor arms crossed staring out at the wide field, he tapped his finger on his arm, his leg bouncing slightly as he couldn't stop himself from feeling a little antsy. He felt better after having trained yesterday, but it was tomorrow that really had him on edge.
"Tomorrow's the tournament...and I know Vegeta's going to come...Chi-Chi shouldn't mind too much as long as I bring some of the prize money home," Goku mumbled musing to himself. "It can't come soon enough though...there's got to be tons of strong fighters this year...I want to go and see who's signing up but if I don't get this work done I'll be in big trouble."
Goku sighed and realized he had to get back to work, he'd get a bit of training in later and he'd find out soon enough who was a part of the tournament.

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"W-whoa!"
Ryo stared at the huge building in front of him, Soru standing next to him with a small smile on his face, this was Capsule Corporation. He had only seen this place in passing but getting to see it up close was a whole other matter. It was utterly insane, he almost couldn't take it all in. He looked over at Soru who made a motion to follow as he brought him inside, Soru said he had gotten him some good work today, but he didn't realize it was at this place.
"Soru...how did you do this..." Ryo said.
"Apparently some of their workers ran away yesterday. Some Spikey haired demon came in and they ran off before he supposedly vanished into thin air," Soru said. "While they're hiring replacements I managed to snag a few of the spots."
"Spikey haired demon?" Ryo said. "That's...weird."
"I agree but I'm not complaining, they pay well here and Tasu gave you the bill for his dry cleaning right."
Ryo's eye twitched slightly at the memory, the man had spilled grape juice on himself but he happened to be nearby, he got blamed and his father footed him the bill.
"Shame your whole paycheck will go it, but at least that bastard can't hold it over your head," Soru said.
"...thanks Soru," Ryo said sighing. "I appreciate it. I really would have been in trouble if you hadn't gotten this job."
"No worries...now much as you may like too we're not going inside I'm afraid. We're handling the outside, groundskeeping is the only job today."
"Really...that's it...that doesn't seem to-"
Ryo froze as he noticed the huge grassy field stretched out in front of him, his eyes twitched as the land seemed to stretch on forever, the backyard was like a city in itself, and they had to take care of all this. He mouth hung agape but a hand on his shoulder pulled him back to reality, Soru rubbed his fingers together and Ryo hung his head.
"Yeah...I know...I need the money," Ryo said putting his hat on.
"Good...if we do a great job here they might call us back. I heard the head person Miss Bulma is tough but fair," Soru said.
"Really?" Ryo questioned.
"Also married with a kid too...which is shame," Soru said sighing.
"I feel like your signing your death warrant saying things like that. If she's this powerful imagine what her husband is like, let's just...focus on the job."
"Agreed," Soru said nodding. "I saw some women earlier I'll talk to on my lunch break."
"...tomorrow's the day...I'm actually feeling a little nervous...but I have to at least get fifth place...I have to. I didn't take any jobs tomorrow so I won't have any distracting thoughts."

Throughout the rest of the evening, the only thing that Kinoko could think about, was Vegeta. She could only wonder what he would be doing. But such thoughts were only pushing her, to the point where she just couldn’t sleep. So, in the middle of the night, the princess went outdoors to train, in order to get ready for big event, tomorrow. Funny it may seem, but she was doing the same thing her older brother would do: Train, late at night. All night.

The day of the tournament began and all the contestants came forth for the preliminaries all gathering around the punching machine prepared to prove their might. The Champ made an appearance and waved to the contestants as always before punching the machine and moving away. A mess of contestants had gathered for the tournament, much more this year than last year making it take a little bit longer for everyone to get their hits in. Of course some of the Z fighters had shown up not about to pass up the opportunity to participate in the tournament again, though there were unfamiliar faces, some alien standing among the fighters as well. One Alien in particular with blue skin stood in the back arms crossed staring at the other fighters in silence.

Ryo was among the contestants but he wasn't dressed as the others were, for personal reasons he didn't have any intention of revealing to anyone that he knew how to fight, and as this was a televised event he had little intention of revealing his face. Due to this fact he was dressed in a changshan and white martial arts bottoms, though the Changshan had long sleeves concealing his hands, he wore a blue bandana on his head which he kept his hair under and a fox mask over his face, essentially every part of his body was hidden so he could avoid even the smallest possibility of being recognized. When it came his turn he walked up to the punch machine and gave it a very careful hit, the numbers wer0 above average but still beat out a majority of the lower ones. Some of the technicians nearby thought the numbers were off but after a close enough look decided the machine was fine.

Goku stood nearby a grin on his face after having just gone himself, he rotated his shoulders eyeing the other contestants to size up the competition, his eyes stopped on the concealed Ryo tilting his head a bit.
"Hm...wonder why she's hiding her face...though she's not the only one here in a mask," Goku said looking at some of the other fighters.
He wasn't sure why but he got a strange feeling from the fox mask one, that and the alien that was sitting nearby.
He had already gone his turn making sure to hold back to avoid raising suspicion, but when he looked to see who was next, he noticed the punching machine go flying, he reached up and scratched his cheek seeing a familiar figure in the crowd.
"He really doesn't know when to hold back..." Goku said.
Vegeta stood near the machine ignoring the frightened looks of the others before scoffing and leaving the area paying little mind to anyone nearby as he entered the waiting area. Ryo on the other hand was trying not to wet himself himself at what he just saw, that man seemed awful familiar, especially that scowl and that wasn't a normal hit.
"I'm positive I'll be one of the fifteen. I should move away from here," Ryo said turning and walking away making sure not to go in the direction of the angry looking one.
A new machine was brought out during this time the other fighters who didn't make it a tad relieved they weren't going up against that monster.

Kinoko was quite mentally prepared for the day, even though she had spent all night training. What had happened yesterday wouldn’t allow her to sleep, so she needed to get her energy out, and relax. She needed her focus. She needed it. As soon as she entered the area with Goku, the princess looked around at the large crowd, until she took notice of the punching machine. She had trained all night for this moment, and it was here where she had to show what it meant to win. It would be the next step to her growth.

She changed into a more comfortable outfit, unlike her battle uniform, due to her discomfort of wearing it in a large crowd. Approaching the punching machine, Kinoko exhaled before cracking her knuckles. Pulling back as much as the superhuman energy she had, she gave the most-normal punch she could ever make, although it still went above the average power level of a human.

Once everyone had went on the machine the tournament was underway, the contestants had been announced, Goku, Vegeta, Kinoko and Ryo were among them, though Ryo went by another name in his disguised form. Android 21 who was in her Majin form and the blue alien seemed to be chosen as well along with a couple of others, though 21 was making an effort not to interact with Goku and the others her attention focused on the strange blue alien who had been silent for most of the time.
"Hm...I didn't know 21 had entered," Goku said as he watched the two walk away. "Well if we meet in the ring let's not pull any punches, well as much as possible without using our energy. Don't forget to hold back when it comes to that, it'd be bad if we blew up most of the arena...especially since everyone's probably watching from the crowd."

Goku turned his attention back to the arena as the announcer stepped out and started rousing the crowd, Ryo stood nearby staring out into the open pathway towards the arena, wondering who was going to go first, the announcer called everyone out to draw their numbered balls with Ryo being called out first. With a shrug he reached into the box and grabbed the ball, looking at the number he nodded before taking a step back. Shortly afterwards a huge man walked out easily towering over the other contestants and reaching into the box pulled out a ball. Everyone did this until everyone had a number, 21 looked at the ball in her hand before glancing at the others.
It seemed for the starting matches at least Goku and Vegeta weren't going up against each other or Kinoko, they each had their own opponents, 21 one however seemed to be looking in Goku's direction her grip tightening on her ball. The blue alien stared at his ball before his narrowed gaze moved to Kinoko his purple eyes moving to the number on her ball before he turned and sat back down.
"All right let's start our first round! Our first match is....Borus and Kitsu!"
"Me?!" Ryo thought.
"Aww I wanted to go first," Goku said pouting a little.

Goku turned his attention to see a giant of a man walk past him a smirk on his face as he ducked and walked out into the arena, he was curious who this Kitsu was when he saw the masked person step forward making their way to the arena.
"...I have a feeling this is going to be an interesting fight...I think the lady will win. What do you think Kinoko?" Goku said looking over at her.

The two met in the arena and the huge hairy man rotated his arms before flexing ripping his black tank top in the process, he seemed like he was made of muscle and he flexed for the cheering crowd, a few voices calling out his name as he laughed before straightening his body, his shadow covering Ryo who stared up at him in silence.
"Borus returns to the arena again to make up for his narrow loss in the last tournament but how will he stand against the masked newcomer, a lady of grace who goes only by Kitsu!
"Why do they think I'm a woman..." Ryo said sighing and getting into the arena.
"Try not to break a nail while fighting, I might actually feel bad hurting a dainty flower like yourself," Borus said before laughing loudly and waving to the crowd.
"Oh yeah that's not sexist..."
"It's over for that girl," one of the fighters inside said. "Borus was inches away from the final's last year, he's been training since for this day. Poor thing got bad pickings for a first opponent."
"What's that cat got your tongue?! Are you so afraid you can't even speak, I don't blame you!" Borus yelled getting in Ryo's face.
"All right fighters! Let's get this show on the road! Begin!" The announcer yelled before moving away from the arena.
Borus got into stance but Ryo kept his hidden arms to his sides, Borus seeing this narrowed his eyes.
"What are you frozen in place, get ready!" Borus yelled.
Ryo sighed and raising his sleeve made a beckoning motion to indicate he was ready before lowering his arms back to his side.
"W-why you?!" Borus yelled running forward.
He slammed his foot down and threw a punch at Ryo, taking a small step out of the way Ryo stuck his foot out as he dodged the attack with a bit too much ease. Borus stumbled over the former's foot and fell out of the ring. For a moment there was silence as even Borus couldn't register what happened, Ryo bowed to Borus before turning and making his way back to the arena.
"U-uh it-it seems Kitsu is the winner with a ring out!"
"Oh...wow that was fast," Goku said rubbing the back of his neck.
Ryo mentally sighed as he made his way back into he waiting room, his gaze moving to the people inside before landing on Kinoko. He stared in her direction for a moment wondering why her face seemed so familar.
"Hey! Congratulations on your victory," Goku said raising a hand to Ryo.
Ryo blinked behind his mask but bowed slightly and walking past the two took a seat back on the bench as an angry Borus was escorted away.
"Okay! Let's not waste anytime! The next contestants....are Kinoko and Yuvo!"
The Blue alien from earlier stood up from his seat and made his way to the arena not bothering to glance in his opponents direction as he passed, his appearance was clearly not human even from a basic glance, he had what looked little rods coming out the back of his head, though there were only three of them, the rest of his head was bald and circular shaped. He had dark blue skin with red patches here and there on his upper arms and lower legs. He was dressed in a simple blue gi and seemed to have five fingers which he flexed once he was out in the arena.

Kinoko was looking around, hoping to see any familiar faces within the crowd. However, her observations were paused as soon as she laid eyes on Android 21, who appeared to be in her Majin form, rather than her "human" one. She wanted to call her out but it was cut short when she found her with what seemed to be a larger blue alien, whom the princess have found to be unfamiliar. Why was 21 here, with him. The last time Kinoko had ever interacted with 21, was only a few months, and after 21 decided to venture out on her own for a little bit, in order to get a glimpse of the world. Ever since the destruction of her evil half, the princess was willing to take care of her, to the point of seeing her as a younger sister-of-sorts. After a while, she began calling her "Amaia", a name that the princess gave, out of sisterly affection. The only thing that bothered Kinoko, was that "Amaia" gave her no acknowledgement of her return, nor right now. It made her worry.

Her attention was interrupted once she had to draw a ball, which gave her some time to gather her courage, and prepare herself for the battle ahead. "I'm not so sure that's a lady, Goku", she responded, with her arms crossed, before the first fight began and ended, just as quickly as it came. Were they so sure that this was "some lady"? She could only give a small smile, and a thumbs-up, silently congratulating the mysterious victor. She could only take a breath, as soon as her name was called. Rotating her shoulders a little bit, the princess walked upon the platform, and into the arena.

Yuvo patiently waited for Kinoko to join keeping his eyes shut until she had stepped into the arena, he had yet to speak since his arrival and kept to that habit even as his attention moved to his opponent. He seemed to be patiently waiting for the fight to start. Once both were in the arena everyone gathered to watch the fight, even Vegeta taking a moment to stare out at the arena. Ryo watched the scene arching his brow beneath his mask, he wasn't sure sure why this girl looked so familiar, it bothered him slightly, the angry spiky haired one did too, he didn't know that many fighters so it bothered him. Though the moment he saw 21 he jumped and quickly moved away from her.
"A-A majin! What's a Majin doing here! Oh man I hope I don't fight her. Just...just stay a few feet away."
Ryo focused his attention back outside as the announcer made his way into the arena, taking a deep breath he got started.
"Ladies and gentleman let's begin round 2. Here we have a visitor from another world! Yuvo and the challenger Kinoko a lady with quite the determined look, both contestants look ready to fight so let's get started! Begin!"
The announcer moved out of the arena and Yuvo stared at Kinoko for a moment, bowing slightly he made motion with his hand towards her, a silent indication that she may make the first move.

Spreading his legs he brought one fist to his side and held his other palm outwards towards Kinoko getting into a fighting stance, though he didn't have much of a presence in the waiting room, that seemed to shift once he changed his stance. His form was a strong one and there were almost no weakness or openings from first glance, he was calm and clearly focused as he patiently waited for Kinoko's attack.
"Hmm...letting Kinoko have the first move...that might not be a good thing," Goku said bringing a hand to his chin. "I am curious how strong this guy is though."

Kinoko reached the one end of the ring, while the alien seemed to go to the other. Watching her opponent, the princess gave the same bow, before making her fighting stance. It wasn't like her to charge first, but it might become the perfect test to see how quick her opponent can react to her strikes. And, like Goku said, also remember not to use any of her other abilities. To start, she ran at him, before taking the best of the way with agility, until she began to lift a leg, and kick him in the jaw. If he were to block, she would use the leverage to lift her other leg, and kick the other side; all the while, taking her foot out of his grasp.

Yuvo remained still as Kinoko approached, his eyes seemed to watch her movements as she approached, the moment she got close his eyes twitch for a moment but he didn't move. The attack landed without anything stopping it and Yuvo slid back slightly from the force, arms dangling from his side. He straightened his body afterwards and rotated his shoulders before leaning his neck to the side and cracking it. Though he had taken the hit dead on his expression hadn't changed throughout. He stared at Kinoko and a small smile formed on his lips before he raised his hands and started clapping.
"You're strong..." Yuvo said. "Much stronger than I anticipated...I actually felt that attack, that makes me happy."
Yuvo gave a small nod and stopping his applause raised his hand drawing the crowd's attention.
"I resign."

Another silence fell over the crowd the announcer glasses almost falling off his face as Yuvo kept his hand raised a small smile still on his face. He eventually looked over at the announcer surprised he wasn't doing his job which caused the man to step forward and scream into his microphone once more.
"It would appear that Yuvo...is resigning after one attack! That means...the victor is Kinoko!"
The crowd wasn't entirely sure what to take from what happened but they eventually started cheering as Yuvo folded his hands behind his back and made his way out of the arena, though he stopped next to Kinoko as he exited.
"You really are strong...it must be that Saiyan blood...Princess."
He continued forward vanishing into the nearby shadows afterwards his presence seeming to fade from the area almost immediately, 21 watched the scene before gripping her pants tightly and turning moved away from the others.
"Um...congrats Kinoko," Goku said crossing his arms. "That was...um...quick. That was a little strange."
"He purposely took that attack."
Goku turned to see Vegeta standing nearby, his attention still focused on the arena but he was clearly speaking to the two of them.
"He saw it coming but let it hit him...almost like he was checking something."
"...you got that feeling too huh," Goku said looking back at the arena. "...why would he do that though? Throwing a match like that over one hit. Do you know that guy Kinoko?"

Kinoko felt her jaw almost drop at the announcement that this individual made. One hit and he already resigns?! She slowly but cautiously dropped her stance, as soon as the victory was declared. What kind of fight did she get herself into? Was it a joke? She put so much power in that kick, but she didn't expect the opponent take it and just walk off. It was kind of disappointing; she was really looking forward to a real fight. She had trained all night for this! Her thoughts were then suddenly off, when she heard his voice near her ear. How did he know that? How did he know who she was, and what she is? It only gave her further confusion, as well as slight shivers.

The princess reluctantly exited the arena, and walked back to where she was standing before. She heard Goku congratulate her on a sort-of scale, but didn't expect Vegeta to point out his inner feelings, until she heard the younger agree with him. Crossing her arms, all she could express was wonder. Who was he? What did he want? How did he know her? "I've never seen him before in my life", she responded to Goku's question, shortly before she began to look around, and find Amaia missing from the crowd.

Where could she have gone? What is going on here?

Goku and Vegeta looked at each other at Kinoko's admittance, they looked in the direction that Yuvo had gone, something didn't feel right from all this. There wasn't much time for contemplation however as the next person was called out, Vegeta walked to the arena and took care of his opponent in a quick fashion returning under a minute later. He didn't seem interested in any fights with weaklings, there was a decent chance he only joined to fight Goku and maybe Kinoko but trying to understand him was job in itself. Goku was called out afterwards and with a wave he walked to the arena, he was surprised to see 21 already waiting for him. She seemed to say something to Goku causing his brows to arch though the two were far away and with the roar of the crowd it was hard to hear what was said. Their fight didn't last too long either with 21 resigning mid way through after her eye seemed to catch something. She bowed to Goku and quickly ran off.

"...that was strange," Goku said when he returned. "21 didn't really seem too into our fight...almost like she was distracted."
"Something's not right," Vegeta added leaning off the wall. "If even you can notice it Kakarot than Kinoko shouldn't be an exception."
"Yeah...I have a bad feeling. We should all be careful."
Ryo stood nearby his gaze moving over the three, he wasn't sure who these people were but they were certainly something, he walked away for a moment to use the bathroom and get a snack and missed the two spiky haired guys fights, he was gone for a combined total of two minutes with the outings together.
"Those three are strong...I should be careful not to fight them. I should be able to resign now anyway, I'll get the million now even if I lose so-"
Ryo froze as he realized what just ran through his head, he raised a sleeve and started counting the remaining fighters before realizing a worrisome fact, he was going to have to fight one of those three if he was called again.
"All right let's get this show on the road!" The announcer called from outside.
He seemed a tad nervous as the last few fights hadn't exactly been...entertaining however he didn't let that stop his enthusiasm.
"All right our next match is Kinoko and Kitsu!"
Ryo's eyes twitched and his gaze moved over to the woman among the three, that was Kinoko he remembered the name from the fight with that Yuvo man. She made an alien stop from one kick and she was fast too, he mentally sighed and made his way to the arena. He noticed the looks from the two men with her, the taller friendly one seemed to give him a thumbs up.
"I'm looking forward to your fight you two," he said before looking back at Kinoko. "Do your best Kinoko we'll cheer you on from here."
"Don't let your guard down, we don't know what's going on and there might be a reason that fighter is hiding themselves from us," Vegeta said.
"You can just say your worried Vegeta."
"Quiet Kakarot."

Ryo sighed and once he was in the arena turned and faced towards the direction of the wall, there seemed to be cheering for Kinoko from the crowd, more than likely a few familiar voices as well. Goku cheered from the waiting room and Vegeta watched in silence, but he seemed focused on her meaning he was expecting something from the fight.
"We have the silent and mysterious fighter Kitsu taking on the one-hit wonder Kinoko! Who will win! Who will emerge victorious! Will the fight last more than three minutes! Hopefully...but let's cheer them both on!"
"...I can resign during this match...I mean I kind of want the three million...but...agh this is a tough decision."

Kinoko was so consumed in her thoughts, she didn’t realize that Vegeta had already fought in such quick time. However, when Goku was called up, the princess looked up, just in time to see Amaia in the arena. If her eyesight was that good, 21’s body language was very unlike her. Again, that feeling of suspicion continued to rise. “You’re right. I know 21; it’s not like her to run away like this”, the princess voiced her thoughts aloud, until her name was called once again. She couldn’t get a moment to think about what happened, can she?

She nodded to Goku in thanks, before giving a nod of affirmation towards Vegeta. This should be the moment where she will be able to get that fight she had been preparing herself for. Looking at her opponent on the other side of the arena, the princess kept her focus, before getting into stance. Internally, and probably for the first time, she wasn’t exactly sure whether she should fight like a Saiyan, or fight like an Earthling, especially with Vegeta watching. But she will gladly give her all, and mix it up a notch.

Ryo stared at Kinoko in usual silence, if not for the fact he was keeping his identity secret he might actually talk to his opponent. Her stance was pretty strong as well, he couldn't see any easy opening to exploit, he had a feeling but this lady knew how to fight efficiently. He wasn't sure why but his whole body felt warm, he could feel excitement running through his being which made him uncomfortable. It was almost like a part of him was recognizing the strength of his person, he could feel his heart beating a little faster in his chest at the idea of fighting her. Ryo brought a hand to his chest at this and gripped it looking down for a moment.
"Hm...what's that fighter up to?" Vegeta questioned.
"She's getting excited," Goku said. "Doesn't that look familiar Vegeta."
Vegeta stared back out into the crowd seeing Ryo lower his hand, his eyes narrowed as the masked fighter returned their arms to their side, their stance if it could even be called that was a joke, but he could tell they were clearly on full guard.
The stadium was silent as they watched the two fighters stare at each other, there was a strange tension in the air and many people were on the edge of their seat.

"Begin!"
The moment the announcer spoke Ryo started walking towards Kinoko, this caused Goku to arch a brow seeing Kitsu casually making her way towards Kinoko who was clearly on guard. It seemed she intended on getting the first hit in, albeit slowly. The moment Ryo was in striking range his body seemed to leaned to the left for a moment before he quickly shifted forward throwing a punch towards Kinoko's chest, the attack was faster than a normal fighters, and he shifted his footing for his real objective, he intended on attacking Kinoko's feet to create a real opening where he could get a good solid hit, in short the first attack was a feint to make her shift her guard upwards.

Kinoko wasn’t sure why, but there came a feeling where she found this fighter to be both mysterious and unpredictable. Since the moment it began, she kept her stance, as well as looked for any openings this person can receive. However, she remembered her focus, and managed to catch the punch that her opponent was about to give her to the chest. With her grip on his fist to become tight, the princess narrowed her eyes, and looked into her opponent’s own, before giving him a mighty punch to the ribs. And another. And another, shortly before twisting her body to send an upper kick to the jaw.

Ryo's eyes widened when his fist was caught, he wasn't expecting her to be quick enough to catch it, he grit his teeth knowing what could come next, feeling the force of her blows slam into him. This woman hit hard, but he didn't put any distance between them. He took the hits in silence though his body reeled at the blows. He was patient and the moment her foot rose to kick him his hand reached ou and gripped Kinoko's ankle stopping the blow, he spun his body fully around and lifting Kinoko off her other foot slammed her down hard into the arena, turning he slammed his foot into her stomach with immense force sending her sliding a few feet back. His attacks though slower hit like a force of nature, almost like getting hit by Goku and Vegeta simultaneously in their Saiyan forms.

Ryo stared at Kinoko after forcing the distance between them, he didn't like the fact he had to stop holding back a bit. He didn't like hitting people that hard, no normal earthling would get up from an attack with half that strength. Something about this woman however made him doubt she was a normal earthling, he touched his ribs that were still aching from her earlier punches. That wasn't something any normal earthling could, this woman...was starting to pull something out of him, and he didn't like it. A part of him wanted to resign to just leave this alone, but something in his body was screaming at him to fight this woman and it was hard to ignore it.
Ryo straightned his body and raised one sleeve before a hand poked out of it, palm outwards towards Kinoko, the other hand continuing to dangle at his side.
"It seems Kitsu has finally decided to get into stance! After that earlier beatdown she must be getting serious."
The crowd cheered at the two fighters rising out of their seats, Goku and Vegeta watched the scene with narrowed gazes.
"Vegeta..."
"I see it Kakarot...just shut up and watch."

The princess never felt such force or strength come from what seems to be a normal Earthling. But is this person even one, to begin with? Once she came to a stop, after being sent flying on the surface of the arena, Kinoko stood back up with a quiet wince, and a groan. Looking back at her assailant, she narrowed her eyes, while getting her composure back. Her Saiyan instincts were telling her to go all out, but for the humans around her, she can’t take the risk. Unless...

As soon as she put her foot down to stand back up, a crack appeared on the arena floor. Her Ki slowly regenerating her body, Kinoko was patient, before taking off her orange top, and revealing her black, sleeveless top underneath. Raising her arms to take her stance, she beckoned him with a hand.

"Uh Vegeta," Goku said.
"Hmph good, this'll be a learning experience."
"Vegeta she used her Ki though."
"So?"
Goku looked back at the fight, he supposed he couldn't blame Kinoko this person clearly wasn't a normal fighter, but he knew how these things normally went. He crossed his arms smiling seeing Kitsu lean their head to the side, he didn't have the heart to say anything to Kinoko anyway, it seemed she was enjoying herself. He sighed and decided to just keep watching, so long as they didn't go all out it probably wouldn't be a repeat of what happened last time.
"Ah it's not like me to worry like this anyway. Let's just keep watching," Goku said only to recieve silence from Vegeta.

Ryo eyes widened behind the mask, he felt the presence of Ki, not only that but he recognized it. This woman was the one from the mall, he was positive of that at least, that signature had rooted itself in his being back then. This woman knew how to control Ki, and judging from her healed bruises it seemed she was able to use that to heal herself. Ryo lowered his hand and reaching up scratched the side of his head at her beckon, this was turning into quite the show and his opponent was a special one.
"Healing...man how is that fair. Hah...guess I'll just have to hit her hard repeatedly so she doesn't get the chance to heal everything," Ryo thought.
"What a show! Kinoko is back up and beckoning her opponent has Kitsu lost her nerve! She seems to be-"
The Announcer was cut off as Ryo quickly sprinted forward, remaining silent as he closed the distance between the two of them, slamming his foot down Ryo started throwing multiple punches at Kinoko, spinning and throwing in a few kicks as he released an onslaught of attacks at her.

Kinoko watched Kitsu, even after she made the decision of taunting “her”. The princess seemed to be literally asking for more. Who wouldn’t? As a Saiyan? Seconds later, there was suddenly an onslaught of attacks heading her way. At the same time, Kinoko dodged, blocked, and traded blows with her opponent. This was the fight she has been waiting for. Apart from the fact that might have to fight against Goku, Vegeta, or both.

Not once, has she lost her focus. To add to her blows, she gripped the top, and pulled him forward, sending an uppercut to the jaw, before hooking her leg around his neck, and send him to the floor of the arena, making another crack on the surface.

Ryo continued to attack blocking what he could and dodging what he couldn't as he kept close to Kinoko, however feeling her grip he grit his teeth as the uppercut connected and while regaining his composure he felt his body slam into the arena. Dust and pieces of the arena flew into the air as his body remained hidden amidst the destruction caused. The crowd cheered even louder jumping and yelling Kinoko's name, some yelling Kitsu's as the announcer stared into the smoke wondering if he was going to start counting down. Just as he was about to speak a burst of wind exploded from where Ryo was standing blowing the dust away revealing him standing. He brushed a bit of dirt off his shirt and off his shoulder before cracking his neck.

In the next moment he was directly in front of Kinoko his fist slamming hard into her stomach, Goku's eyes widened at the sudden burst of speed watching as Ryo raised his foot up and slammed it down on Kinoko's head returning the favor of being hurled into the arena by doing the same to her. He took a few steps away from her at this and turned to fully face her. Though it wasn't possible to tell under the mask there was a wide grin on Ryo's face, he didn't like that he was having so much fun right now. However something drew Ryo's attention and that was the purple aura around his hand, Goku and Vegeta seemed to notice as well, it seemed it had come out after he moved away from Kinoko after that last attack. The moment Ryo noticed it he closed his hand into his fist quickly getting rid of it, thanks to the dust still lingering in the area the crowd and announcer had missed it but the fact that showed up made Ryo uncomfortable.
"...not good. She pulled that out of me...I think this is a good place to stop. Best not to get greedy anyway, one million is more than enough."
Ryo lowered his hands back to his sides and mentally sigh before hopping backwards, when he did his feet landed outside of the arena.
"Oh no! It seems Kitsu not paying attention has stepped out the Arena! That's a ring out! Kinoko is the victor!"
The crowd roared and Ryo after bowing turned and exited the Arena rotating his shoulder with a small yawn, the crowd chanted Kinoko's name and the announcer continued to rouse the crowd playing up the fight. Goku and Vegeta stood in the waiting room glancing at each other for a moment.
"That energy..." Goku said.
"I figured as much, that's no normal earthling."
"They were able to hide it that well too...I didn't sense it at all."
"We'll deal with that later, whatever their reasoning for purposely losing Kinoko's the victor."
"Yeah let's congratulate her when she returns."

Kinoko thought she had it in the bag, but then the six-foot opponent returned the favor by slamming her face into the concrete. The counter for him to return the favor was really what she wanted. She may not be able to beat him through brutal force, but she guessed it was good when they decided to forfeit. Just in time, the princess had managed to gather her bearings, and manage to stand on her two feet, just in time to see a glimpse of her opponent’s Ki, and purposely step out of the ring.

She supposed it was neccessary, but she had to give her respects before he managed to leave the arena. The princess smiled and bowed back at Kitsu, before she walked back to the other side to pick up her orange top, and dismiss herself from the arena, back to where she was standing, with her two brothers. The cheers didn’t exactly leave, so in response, she gave a wave to all of them.