Vegeta attends a banquet hosted by Mr. Satan roughly two years after Kid Buu's defeat. His status as the Saiyan prince is directly referenced upon the arrival of his exiled younger brother, Tarble, seeking Earth's aid. Vegeta reveals Tarble was deemed too weak by their father, King Vegeta, and banished to a distant planet before Planet Vegeta's destruction, underscoring Vegeta's royal heritage and Saiyan society's ruthless standards. Vegeta initially dismisses Tarble with characteristic bluntness, citing his brother's perceived lack of battle talent. Yet, he begrudgingly acknowledges Tarble and demonstrates a rare moment of respect by inclining formally when introducing Tarble's wife, Gure, hinting at a capacity for familial duty beneath his pride. His fierce rivalry with Goku remains central. Learning of the threat from Frieza remnants Abo and Kado, both immediately bicker over combat rights, escalating to a radish-drawing contest to choose Earth's champion. Vegeta actively pressures his son, Trunks, to outperform Goku's son, Goten. When Trunks initially draws an apparently short radish, Vegeta's visible scowl transforms into fierce pride upon revealing its exceptional length, securing Trunks the fight. Vegeta then commands Trunks to avenge Tarble, emphasizing Saiyan honor. Vegeta defers to Bulma's persuasion to allow Goten to join Trunks against the merged Aka. During the fight, he coaches Trunks, urging him to sense ki over sight, growing visibly irritated by Trunks' struggle. His frustration spills into bickering with Bulma about Trunks' training, revealing complex family dynamics. In the climax against Aka, Vegeta prepares to fight alongside Goku. Goku distracts him with a feint, defeating Aka alone. Vegeta later condemns this as a "dirty trick," reaffirming their contentious rivalry. This competition extends beyond battle, culminating in a comedic argument where both transform into Super Saiyans during a petty culinary dispute over the last sushi and char siu at the post-battle banquet. Vegeta's interactions throughout demonstrate his enduring pride, competitive drive against Goku, and a nuanced, often stern, connection to his family – including his exiled brother, his wife Bulma, and his son Trunks.