Unlike Gohan, Tadashi pretty much had two settings: off and on. So after he rolled to his feet after dodging low to avoid the wave of cosmic energy Stardust had sent their way, he unleashed another wave of fire. Even if Stardust weren't consumed by rage, she'd have a hard time seeing Gohan's attacks coming through all that fire.

"I don't know how useful I'll be knocking rubble loose," he panted, his words coming out high and tight at the flames bloomed forth from his hands, "but I can definitely keep being a distraction!"