"It seems that Jiren, who has yet to be truly provoked, is still not a match for my Super Saiyan Five form."
"But my main objective in coming to Universe 11 has already been accomplished. I've successfully attained the Super Saiyan Five transformation, so there's no longer any reason to push Jiren into unlocking his full latent power."
"If this guy loses control now, it might only bring harm to him..."
Watching Jiren slam his fist into the arena floor in frustration, Linze reflected silently.
Back during the Tournament of Power in Dragon Ball Super, Jiren's final surge of strength when his Pride Trooper uniform was ripped apart was undeniably overwhelming. He was on par with, if not stronger than, Goku's Ultra Instinct Sign form at the time.
Maybe I could force him into breaking his limits again.
But there's no real need for that anymore my goal has already been fulfilled.
It seems that after overcoming Jiren in this universe, it's time I return.
"Hateful..."
BOOM!
With a thunderous rumble, Jiren suddenly struck the ground with immense force, causing a massive crater to form and widen instantly.
In the next moment, Jiren's body shot upward, surging with barely contained rage.
He wiped the blood trickling from the corner of his mouth and fixed his burning gaze on Linze.
"Today, I will defeat you!"
"I once made a vow... from that day onward, I would never could never lose to anyone!"
Jiren's voice trembled as he growled each word through gritted teeth.
His defeat had clearly wounded not just his body, but his pride.
"Face the truth, Jiren," Linze replied calmly. "There are countless powerful beings in this multiverse many even beyond what you or I can comprehend."
"You want to remain undefeated forever? That's an illusion."
Looking at Jiren, who now appeared disoriented and shaken, Linze spoke with quiet conviction.
I'm just being honest. I remind myself of this all the time.
In the world of Dragon Ball, strength knows no ceiling...
Angels like Whis, the Grand Priest, the Dragon God Zalama, the Demon Gods from the Dark Empire, even the Omni-King Zeno himself.
Even though I've now achieved the Super Saiyan Five state and stand at the pinnacle of human potential
If any of those beings chose to erase me, it would be effortless for them.
"I won't lose to you... I must surpass you today!"
Jiren didn't appear to register Linze's words and instead surged forward with a roar, attacking once again in a blinding flash.
Although Jiren had clearly lost control, his power didn't actually increase. Instead, his movements became erratic wild and unfocused due to his emotional instability.
Swish…
Jiren's fists and feet came at Linze in a relentless barrage, like rapid-fire blasts from a machine gun, creating sharp gusts that sliced the air with each strike.
Yet every blow missed brushing just past Linze's frame unable to land a single hit.
"Why… why is this happening? Why can't I land even one blow?!"
Jiren's eyes glowed a fierce crimson, and he muttered in disbelief.
"This can't go on. He's like a machine he never tires and his battle aura just keeps growing stronger."
"The stamina drain of Super Saiyan Five is far greater than I anticipated. Even though it hasn't been that long, I can already feel my body beginning to fatigue."
"If this turns into a war of attrition and I can't maintain my output, I might end up losing control of the fight."
Feeling his body strain under the stress of prolonged transformation, Linze pondered silently.
Even though Super Saiyan Five generated an immense flow of internal energy, sustaining it required a body of extraordinary durability to withstand the pressure.
Clearly, my physical foundation still isn't solid enough...
After more than ten minutes of high-intensity combat, the signs of physical wear are becoming obvious.
It's clear that after today's battle, I'll need to undergo more rigorous body training.
Super Saiyan Five is not my final ceiling, I must prepare the groundwork to push beyond it.
"HAAAA!"
At that moment, Jiren let out another roar and lunged, his fists already flying toward Linze like meteors.
"It's over, Jiren."
Jiren's eyes froze mid-charge, and he unleashed a punch with lightning-fast speed.
Bang!
Before his fist could even connect with Linze, his own body was sent flying backward.
A deep, concave dent formed in the center of his chest evidence of a direct and powerful strike.
Wah…
A stream of bright red blood sprayed from his mouth, tracing a vivid arc in mid-air.
BOOM!
Jiren crashed to the arena floor with thunderous force, and his ki plummeted almost completely extinguished.
"Jiren!"
Toppo, finally snapping out of his stunned daze, flew to Jiren's side in alarm.
"Are you okay, Jiren?!"
Cradling his unconscious comrade, Toppo examined his condition Jiren had clearly fainted.
"Don't worry he's just passed out. I only used 60% of my power in that final strike. I wasn't aiming to kill him."
Seeing the concern in Toppo's expression, Linze reassured him calmly.
I actually have some respect for Toppo...
"Sixty percent? You defeated Jiren with just sixty percent of your strength?"
Toppo's eyes widened in disbelief. Then his expression changed to a resigned smile.
"Heh... I once thought I might still have a chance to stand against you one day but now, the gap between us feels insurmountable."
Toppo laughed bitterly at himself.
"Contests can happen anytime. Who said victory is the only purpose of battle, right?"
Linze responded evenly, watching Toppo's faint smile fade into quiet reflection.
At that moment, Linze again felt his stamina dropping...
The overwhelming energy of Super Saiyan Five was beginning to strain even his heightened physique his body trembling under the sheer power it channeled.
Huff…
Just as Toppo was about to speak again, two figures suddenly appeared in front of them.
One wore the flamboyant attire of a jester-like clown, and beside him stood a young woman with twin ponytails.
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