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Plot[]
Chapter 1: The Start of the Enlightenment[]
A harsh red sun glows in the sky. The camera pans across a military base teeming with Saiyan warriors, the sounds of power surging and shouting echo in the air.
Narrator (deep voice):
"It was an ordinary day on Planet Vegeta… But for one young Saiyan, the wheels of fate were about to begin their turn."
ZUKO (age 19) stands at the edge of a landing pad, arms crossed, black spiky hair in a wild bun-like twist, his tail wrapped tightly around his waist. His scouter clicks.
DAIZ (taller, bulkier, smug):
"Heh. You the new blood? Welcome to the real world, rookie. Better stay sharp — we’re being deployed to Planet Ciro. You even heard of that rock?"
ZUKO (dryly, clearly bored):
"Just another planet Frieza wants. I’m ready."
A loud boom echoes. A massive figure with orange skin and glowing red eyes lands. It’s COMMANDER GARASU, his Frieza Force armor battle-scarred. Everyone snaps to attention.
GARASU (gruffly, without turning to them):
"Get the pods ready. Now."
[SCENE CHANGE – OUTER SPACE TO PLANET CIRO]
Attack pods scream through space in formation. They land on Planet Ciro. Three blazing suns shine over a rocky, desert-like terrain. The heat distorts the air.
ZUKO (wiping sweat):
"Tch. This heat’s unreal."
RAIDO (checking scouter):
"Commander… huge power level incoming. 9,060!"
Boom! A powerful figure lands: GINO. His aura flares yellow. His mechanical right arm gleams. He wears tribal-style battle garb, and his hair flows wildly. His piercing eyes scan the team.
GINO (calm but commanding):
"You have ten seconds to get off my planet."
DAIZ (grinning):
"Or what, tin-arm?"
He charges. Gino easily catches his punch, then strikes Daiz with a brutal elbow. Daiz drops instantly.
ZUKO (tense, sweating):
(“What… that was instant. This guy—he's different.”)
GARASU (angrily):
"Zuko, take him out! Show him what Saiyans are made of!"
Zuko hesitates, then lunges forward. Gino strikes—Zuko blocks, but he's sent flying into a crater. Smoke rises from his armor as pieces crumble off.
ZUKO (groaning, shocked):
"His power… it’s unreal."
GARASU (furious):
"In the name of Lord Frieza!"
—He fires a massive energy beam.
Gino flips mid-air, returns fire with a ki blast. Zuko tackles Garasu out of the way as the blasts explode, sending rock and dust flying.
GINO (smirking):
"Since you’re all going to die anyway… know my name. I am Gino, the Protector of Ciro."
He raises one hand. A giant, glowing energy sphere charges, expanding rapidly.
ZUKO (yelling):
"No—!"
The screen goes white with light.
[SCENE CHANGE – CIRO MEDICAL CENTER]
Zuko jolts awake in bed, wrapped in bandages. He quickly checks — his tail is intact.
INDOES (elderly, wise):
"Relax, warrior. You’re safe now."
ZUKO (confused, wary):
"Where... am I? Who are you?"
INDOES (smiling gently):
"I am Inodes, Guardian of Ciro. I found you and another barely alive after the blast."
ZUKO (sitting up, suddenly alert):
"Daiz! Is he—"
INDOES (sadly shaking his head):
"I’m sorry. He didn’t make it."
ZUKO (fists clenching):
"You said you're the Guardian... then who is Gino?"
INDOES (chuckling softly):
"I guide the people. Gino protects them. He’s Ciro’s shield — a warrior born for it."
INDOES (checking Zuko's scouter stats):
"Interesting. Your power level jumped from 3,000 to 7,800 after the blast. A Saiyan’s Zenkai is a fearsome thing."
ZUKO (wide-eyed):
"I… got stronger?"
[SCENE CHANGE – CRATER SITE]
Zuko stands among a silent crowd of Cirolieans. Black smoke rises from a scorched battlefield. He sees the broken, charred armor of his team. His hands tremble. Tears build in his eyes.
ZUKO (whispering):
"They’re… gone. All of them."
Gino stands atop a ridge, scanning the crowd. He spots Zuko and points at him.
GINO (to the crowd):
"He’s not like the others. He has potential."
A young Ciroliean named GRITZKY grabs Gino’s arm.
GRITZKY (pleading):
"Please. Don’t draw him into this. Let him leave."
GINO (coldly):
"He’s already part of it."
—He flies off.
[ENDING SCENE – NIGHTFALL ON CIRO]
Zuko sits alone on a rock, staring into the alien sky. Inodes sits beside him.
INDOES:
"You carry their loss on your shoulders, I see."
ZUKO: (bitterly)
"They followed orders… I did too. And we all paid for it."
INDOES:
"Perhaps now, you can find your own reason to fight. Not for Frieza… but for yourself."
Zuko says nothing, but his fists clench. The wind howls across the crater, and the episode ends with his silhouette staring at the stars.
Chapter 2: Zuko's Revolution in the Mind[]
[OPENING SCENE – NIGHTFALL ON PLANET CIRO]
ZUKO sits atop the same rock as before, staring into the starlit sky. A streak of light flashes overhead—at first, a shooting star… but it grows larger.
ZUKO (narrowing his eyes):
"That’s no star…"
The ground rumbles. Frieza Force ships pierce through the clouds, landing violently. Sirens echo through the distance as Warrior-type Cirolieans rush to the landing sites, armed and battle-ready.
[MEDICAL SANCTUARY – INSIDE CIRO TEMPLE]
ZUKO (storming inside):
"What’s going on?! I thought they were done!"
INDOES (calmly, eyes closed):
"We were wrong. These are Frieza’s elite. Your squad wasn't the first… another Saiyan team attacked years ago. Gino fought them… but it cost him his arm and part of his chest."
ZUKO (jaw clenched):
"He survived that...?"
INDOES:
"With that strength, you might be able to finish what he started. If we make it painful enough, Frieza may deem Ciro not worth the effort."
Zuko silently nods. Moments later, he steps out in new Ciroliean battle robes — a sleeveless, swamp-green gi with bold purple outlines and plated shoulder guards, a tribute to Gino’s own armor.
[CIRO SKIES – MIDNIGHT COMBAT]
Zuko soars high, aura glowing. A massive cruiser looms in orbit, preparing to deploy.
ZUKO (gathering energy):
"Let’s see how strong I’ve gotten…"
He fires a Full Power Energy Ki Wave — a brilliant beam shoots skyward, curving mid-air like a whip and slamming into the ship’s underbelly.
KA-THOOM!!! The ship explodes in a fiery chain reaction.
The ground erupts in cheers from the Normal-type Cirolieans.
Gino, standing in the distance, watches coldly.
[MULTIPLE SHIPS ARRIVE]
The sky is cluttered with enemy ships. Inodes appears, floating.
INDOES (to Gino):
"It’s time. Turn the suns."
GINO (groans):
"Tch. I hate this part."
He charges a blast and launches it toward a specific star — the celestial body dims. One by one, the three suns become moons. Darkness falls.
ZUKO (eyes widening, body shaking):
"No… not now—"
*His tail flares out, eyes glow gold, and suddenly—
ZUKO TRANSFORMS INTO A FULLY CONTROLLED GREAT APE
He bellows across the sky, his pupils intact — he’s retained his mind!
GINO (eyes narrowing):
"He’s… stable?!"
GREAT APE ZUKO unleashes a Triple-Mouth Energy Wave, blasting down three colossal beams that rip through the enemy fleets. Ships spiral into the ground in burning chaos.
The impact quakes the surface of Ciro.
[POST-BATTLE – MEDICAL CHAMBER AGAIN]
Zuko wakes up, groggy, his tail twitching.
ZUKO (hoarse):
"Again… I blacked out."
INDOES (floating nearby):
"The Great Ape form consumes much energy. But your control… that was remarkable."
Zuko looks around and sees Raido, unconscious but alive.
ZUKO (sitting up):
"Is he—?"
INDOES (nodding sadly):
"He survived. But his left leg and part of his waist are shattered. He may never fight again."
[CIRO TEMPLE – INNER HALLS]
Indoes continues teaching Zuko.
INDOES:
"Cirolieans come in two types: Normal-type — strong in magic, and Warrior-type — born with higher battle power and stamina. Like Gino. Like Gritzky."
ZUKO (nodding slowly):
"So Gino’s not just strong… he’s born for this."
He changes into a more formal Ciroliean tunic, gifted by Inodes — a symbol of trust.
Gritzky walks in and bows.
GRITZKY:
"Protector Gino wants to see you."
[RAIDO’S BUNK – MOMENTS LATER]
ZUKO (walking over quietly):
"You’re alive… barely."
RAIDO (grinning weakly):
"Still better looking than you."
They both laugh quietly.
[BATTLEFIELD WRECKAGE – RUINED FRIEZA FLEET]
Zuko searches among wreckage and finds a Frieza Force Log. He plays the message.
LOG (Static Voice):
"Report: Commander Garasu and all units presumed dead, including Subject Zuko. Mission failed."
Suddenly, a Zalt-Sajin soldier crawls out, injured. Zuko moves to help but is stopped.
GEZU, Gino’s strict second-in-command, intercepts.
GEZU (coldly):
"Orders were clear. No survivors."
ZUKO (angrily):
"He’s one of us—!"
GEZU (charging a ki blast):
"Then join him!"
Zuko tail-whips Gezu mid-charge, sending him crashing.
GEZU (rising, smirking):
"You’ve got fire, Saiyan."
They clash—Zuko dodges and punches Gezu in the ribs, launching him into rubble. Then, Zuko raises one hand.
ZUKO:
"Revenge Blaster!"
A hand-sized ki orb zips into Gezu’s chest and detonates, blowing debris everywhere. Gezu falls, groaning. From his pouch rolls a Dragon Ball-sized orb — glowing green.
ZUKO (eyes narrowing):
"A Dragon Ball?"
GEZU (weakly):
"Stole… it from an off-worlder. Wanted it for leverage…"
Zuko raises another blast, but Gino lands, silent.
GINO (low voice):
"...Thank you."
He picks up the Dragon Ball and flies away.
[SMALL WATERFALL – EVENING]
Zuko sits by the water. Gritzky joins him.
ZUKO (sighing):
"What’s Gino’s problem, anyway?"
Gritzky's usual smile fades. He looks serious.
GRITZKY:
"Fifteen years ago, Frieza himself came to Ciro. He slaughtered all ten Trainee Guardians. Only Gino survived. Frieza… took his arm and chest… but called his strength admirable."
ZUKO (eyes wide):
"He survived Frieza...?"
GRITZKY (nodding):
"Indoes saved him. Made him the first Protector. Gino’s never trusted outsiders since."
ZUKO (thoughtful):
"Makes sense…"
[POWER LEVEL DISCUSSION – CONTINUES AT THE WATERFALL]
ZUKO:
"What’s average for your people anyway?"
GRITZKY (grinning):
"Normal-types? Under 1,200. Mine’s 890. That’s decent. Gino’s is 9,060… and yours is 7,800 now."
ZUKO (half-laughs):
"I’m almost there…"
GRITZKY (grinning):
"Indoes says you’ve got untapped potential. Something sleeping inside you."
ZUKO (quietly):
"Let’s hope we wake it soon."
[CIRO MILITIA BASE – OUTER VALLEY]
Zuko lands at a fortified camp. Soldiers salute. A grizzled Ciroliean walks up.
HEARTS (stern but kind):
"I’m Hearts. Gritzky’s father. He speaks highly of you, Saiyan."
ZUKO (nodding):
"I owe him and Gino everything."
HEARTS:
"We formed this militia to protect this sector. No more Frieza Force, not on our soil."
ZUKO (smirking):
"Then let’s make sure they never come back."
Chapter 3: The 100% Activation! vs. Tamagami Number One[]
(Classic DBZ-style battle, character growth, intense techniques, and deeper lore unfolds)
[OPENING SCENE – PLANET CIRO, INNER TEMPLE]
Zuko stands alone inside an echoing chamber, the ceiling open to the stars above. He slowly pulls out a folded battle gi — not Saiyan armor, but Ciroliean cloth. Purple and dark blue, sleek with white shoulder pads and blue wristbands. A darker aura surrounds it.
ZUKO (to himself):
"This gi... something about it feels ancient."
INDOES (appearing from behind, arms folded):
"That belonged to a long-forgotten warrior class — the Demon Gi of the Shadow Flame Guardians. Let’s see if it suits you."
Zuko nods, adjusting the wristbands. His energy subtly flickers — darker, deeper, more focused.
[OUTSKIRTS OF TEMPLE GROUNDS – A RING OF STONE]
A rectangular arena bordered by floating Ciroliean stones. At the center stands ANDROID TAMAGAMI NUMBER ONE — an advanced mechanical fighter with a glistening black and chrome body, glowing red eyes, and the One-Star Ciroliean Dragon Ball embedded in its abdomen.
INDOES (floating high above):
"Begin when ready."
ZUKO (smirking):
"Don’t go easy on me."
TAMAGAMI #1 (robotic voice):
"I wasn’t planning to."
[BATTLE BEGINS!]
Zuko launches upward, vanishing briefly, then slamming his heel straight into Tamagami's skull. The android crashes into the earth, forming a crater. Before the dust settles, Tamagami teleports behind, grabs Zuko’s tail, and spins him in a wide arc, tossing him through the nearby Ciroliean Waterfall.
Zuko flies out coughing as the android launches a glowing Spirit Ball — it spirals like a homing missile, slamming into Zuko's gut and exploding, sending him skidding across the battlefield.
INDOES (closing his eyes, disappointed):
"Too reckless."
GINO (watching nearby, arms folded):
"Hmph… maybe I was wrong about him."
ZUKO (wiping blood from his mouth):
*"Not done yet!"
— He stands, eyes glowing, aura rising. Rocks begin to lift from the ground.
ZUKO (roaring):
"100% Activation!"
A sudden pulse bursts outward. Zuko’s hair floats, electricity crackling around him. The Gi flaps with power. Inodes secretly scans him using spiritual sensing.
INDOES (to himself):
"Incredible… his power level… 39,000. He’s breaking through his limits."
TAMAGAMI #1 (calculating):
"Threat level increased. Adjusting combat protocols."
Zuko moves with shocking speed, appearing behind Tamagami, hammer-punching him into the air, then launching a Full-Power Energy Ki Wave straight upward. It engulfs the android in midair and sends him crashing into the nearby sand dunes.
The battle seems finished — until Gino silently raises his hand and whispers:
GINO:
"Sun Enlighten Enhancement."
The triple suns suddenly align in a triangle above — glowing brilliantly. The Dragon Ball inside Tamagami glows brightly.
INDOES (noticing):
"Gino! You empowered him further?!"
GINO (coldly):
"I want to see what the Saiyan really has."
Tamgami’s body swells, glowing orange veins pulsing — his eyes now red with flame energy.
TAMAGAMI #1 – FURY STATE UNLOCKED
Zuko breathes hard. Then…
ZUKO (gathering Ki):
"Revenge… Disk!"
He forms his Revenge Blaster, compressing it further and slicing the edges into a spinning disk of razor ki — ancient, unstable, and deadly.
He hurls it — the disk zips with a banshee scream — bisecting Tamagami through the waist.
The Android shuts down. The One-Star Ciroliean Dragon Ball pops out, clinking against the rock.
[POST-BATTLE – ARENA GROUNDS]
Inodes floats down, clapping softly. With a spell, he reconstructs Tamagami's body and re-integrates the Dragon Ball.
ZUKO (panting, falling to one knee):
"Still standing…"
GINO (approaching slowly):
"Good job, Saiyan."
(He says it reluctantly, but genuinely.)
[LATER – SUPPLY MISSION TO THE SOUTH]
Hearts summons Zuko and Gritzky to deliver supplies to the Southern Tundra, near Gino’s personal lair.
They take flight, Zuko carrying a large bag of medical items, Gritzky hauling weapon crates. The grasslands fade to ice and wind. They land at a vast, dark stone lair carved into a cliff.
[GINO'S HIDEOUT]
Two beautiful Ciroliean girls step out to greet them:
- BLAZE: Fiery orange skin tone, long golden-orange hair, athletic and confident.
- LAUNCH: Pale lavender skin, smaller stature, shorter blue hair, mischievous smirk.
BLAZE (winking):
"So you’re the Saiyan? Strong and cute."
LAUNCH (giggling):
"I like your tail. Can I keep it?"
ZUKO (deadpan):
"No."
Gritzky laughs as they head to Gino’s underground lab. Zuko notices blueprints and diagrams strewn across a stone table.
ZUKO (eyeing the plans):
"What's this?"
GRITZKY:
"Gino’s real dream… becoming a Super Ciroliean. It’s only ever existed in our legends. He thinks aligning the suns permanently could unlock it."
ZUKO (narrowing his eyes):
"And the Dragon Balls will force that alignment. Doesn’t seem so righteous now…"
GRITZKY (lowering his voice):
"He never forgave Frieza. Gino wants power to end him. The Festival of Summoning is coming — happens every 50 years. That’s when the Dragon Balls will work."
ZUKO (quietly):
"If I’m needed… I’ll be there."
As they leave, Zuko notices a note tucked beneath one of Gino's tools. It bears a strange seal…
ZUKO (reading it briefly):
"Heeters?"
(He tosses it aside.)
[CIRO VILLAGE – NIGHT]
Zuko returns to the medical ward. Raido still sleeps, bandaged and pale.
INDOES (entering silently):
"They're coming. The Heeters. Business dealers… but not ones you bargain with."
ZUKO (grinning):
"Then I’ll give them a reason to fear the Saiyan name."
[ENDING SCENE – STARLIT SKY]
Zuko sits atop a mountain, tail waving in the wind, staring at the night sky.
ZUKO (thinking):
"I was just another cog in the Frieza Force… now I’m fighting to protect people I barely know. Maybe… this is what strength is for."
He closes his eyes. His aura flares softly in the moonlight.