Originally posted by carver9
We clearly see the attack surrounding them and Nappa knows his attack would do nothing to Vegeta just like Goku planet busting attack he hit Vegeta with during the same saga didn't even slow Vegeta down. I'm literally asking you to provide proof. It should be easy since you made the assumption
It's a ground explosion, carver.
Nappa and Vegeta were right next to each other and neither was affected by the blast.
Even if Vegeta were in the blast's range, Nappa wouldn't dare to allow it to touch his prince.
Not only out of respect, but out of fear, as well.