Paragus fakes his death using a hidden second armor, fooling Frieza and escaping unnoticed while Broly is wished back to Vampa by Cheelai. Hiding on Earth in his crashed pod, he survives alone for months—until ten more pods crash nearby. Instead of elite warriors, a group of teen Saiyans emerges, sent to retrieve him for Frieza. Paragus refuses, subdues the youths, and holds them captive. Yet over time, an unexpected bond begins to grow between the old warrior and the young Saiyans.

All my life I was raised and despised by women, they denied all of my rights and feelings, so I don't remember how long it was since I could say "no" to anyone. I don't remember what it is like to have my own room or stuff. All I know is that I am a boy, and I owe everyone around, and I hate it. I have been suffering for nineteen years! I want to be free! And just then, the man appeared, just a stray stranger but he took me in his arms so delicately, as if I was a baby, and whispered "Akashi."