Out of concern that directly swapping bodies with Majin Buu might suppress the power of his Perfect Cell Max body, the group agreed on a specific sequence for the body exchange:

First, Ginyu would switch bodies with Frog-Levos.

Then, Frog-Ginyu would exchange with Majin Buu.

Finally, Levos would fulfill his promise and swap his Perfect Cell Max body with Majin Buu's.

This order of exchange heavily favored Levos.

Once step one was complete, the initiative would be firmly in his hands.

Judging from the earlier battle, the power level of Perfect Cell Max slightly surpassed even Golden Final Form Cooler. Even if his stamina wasn't at its peak, he should be able to hold his own against Frieza and his two relatives.

Not to mention, Levos still had other trump cards left unplayed.

Thinking of the power soon to be his, Levos's previously anxious heart settled into calm. His nerves vanished.

In that moment of clarity, he suddenly realized something: when Lord Frieza made this suggestion, wasn't it more like a test?

Even if Frieza valued his subordinates, he was unlikely to place blind trust in anyone, especially someone whose power had surpassed his own.

Besides, he was just a fresh recruit who had only joined the Frieza Force a day ago.

It seemed Frieza either lacked capable subordinates or held a key piece of leverage that kept Levos from rebelling…

As Levos pondered, Ginyu made a last-ditch effort to avoid the deal.

"Lord Frieza," Ginyu said stiffly, "I admit it was wrong of me to seize Levos's body without permission. But since Majin Buu is still unrestrained, I worry that the final stage of the swap might go awry…"

Frieza nodded faintly and cast a glance at Majin Buu swimming in the lava pool.

"Captain Ginyu, I understand your concerns. So please subdue Majin Buu personally. After that, you may swap bodies with Mr. Levos. That should be acceptable, no?"

Ginyu gritted his teeth and bowed. "Understood, Lord Frieza."

With that, Ginyu launched himself toward Majin Buu.

Just as Levos expected. He had enough patience for this.

Besides, every second that passed seemed to work more and more in Earth's favor.

Ginyu and Majin Buu clashed above the lava pool.

Sparks of flame burst through the air, waves of heat washing over the battlefield.

Boom!

Their titanic impact echoed across the field, and the lava pool boiled wildly.

Majin Buu's body was blasted apart into chunks by a single punch from Ginyu.

But moments later, Buu reformed completely.

Steam hissed from his pores, and he screeched like a boiling kettle.

"I'm mad now!" Majin Buu narrowed his eyes, tore a chunk of flab from his belly, and hurled it at Ginyu.

As if it had a mind of its own, the lump of flesh curled into a ring and shot toward Ginyu, wrapping tightly around his upper body.

Ginyu sneered, the spots on his body glowing bright violet. In an instant, he sliced through the fleshy ring with energy.

But the next second, the scattered pieces of flesh expanded and latched onto his massive frame.

Fwoosh.

A pillar of purple-black flame erupted, incinerating all of Buu's clinging tissue.

"I'll eat you!" Majin Buu roared in rage.

Zzzzt.

A pink beam of energy shot toward Ginyu!

Unfazed, Ginyu conjured a massive energy barrier around himself.

Poof!

As soon as the beam made contact, it vanished without a trace.

"This body is just too powerful! Hahahahaha!" Ginyu laughed maniacally.

The energy field around him surged again, expanding and disintegrating everything it touched.

Zing.

A violet-black energy orb laced with lightning slammed into Majin Buu's chest and exploded violently.

Buu was blasted to pieces once more.

Magma geysered into the air like blazing waterfalls, the entire battlefield erupting in fire and chaos.

Buu's body reformed yet again.

But the tide of battle was now unmistakably one-sided.

"Ha! Hahahaha…" Ginyu grew more frenzied with each strike, tearing Buu apart punch after punch.

It was now clear Perfect Cell Max's power level vastly exceeded Majin Buu's.

Even Buu's dreaded absorption magic was useless against an opponent who completely overwhelmed him in every way.

Buu's body shattered over and over, only to reform each time.

But Ginyu was growing annoyed.

"Pathetic creature. Is reviving through leftover cells all you can do?"

Ginyu's attacks grew more reckless. He no longer held back his energy.

The time it took Buu to reconstitute himself kept growing longer.

Ginyu, now more attuned to Cell Max's body, spread his tail wide and completely absorbed Majin Buu's tissue!

Buu had no options left.

His physical strength, magic, and regeneration none could change the outcome.

At last, with Majin Buu's final form devoured, Ginyu came to a stop, a satisfied grin on his face.

"Oops! I guess I overdid it and killed him. Hahahaha!"

Levos's heart sank at the sight.

Did Ginyu just absorb Majin Buu? What about the body swap?!

So much for that deal Ginyu, you thick-browed traitor! You weaseled your way out just to avoid being turned back into a frog!

Even Frieza was briefly stunned by what happened.

But soon, everyone could sense it Ginyu's aura was now far stronger than before.

Yet outwardly, he hadn't changed at all. Same cold expression, same form.

Frieza narrowed his eyes. "Captain Ginyu… did you forget my order?"

Snapping back to reality, Ginyu bowed apologetically.

"My apologies, Lord Frieza. Majin Buu was far too difficult to subdue with force alone. I couldn't hold back, and I'm willing to accept any punishment."

Frieza narrowed his gaze further but said nothing.

Then Ginyu turned to Levos. "Levos, I hope you understand. Please be patient about the body swap. I promise I'll find you a better body next time."

Levos's mouth twitched.

Of course he understood what Ginyu meant. The guy never intended to turn back into a frog!

But this little performance might cost Ginyu dearly in Frieza's eyes.

After all, he had disobeyed a direct command and wiped out Majin Buu.

Levos took a deep breath and replied calmly, "I understand. You've worked hard, Captain Ginyu. I hope you'll quickly master Cell Max's body and unlock the special abilities hidden in its multi-race genes."

King Cold chimed in proudly, "Our clan's cells are inside that body. It has endless potential!"

Frieza smirked slightly. "Captain Ginyu, Majin Buu isn't so easy to kill. You'd best prepare to fulfill your agreement with Mr. Levos."

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