"Goku, unleash all your power and show the Old Supreme Kai how big the gap really is between you and the Gods of Destruction!" Rayden said eagerly, eyes gleaming with anticipation.
He couldn't wait to get a clearer picture of the strength of the Gods of Destruction. After all, if he didn't understand their power, it would be embarrassing to talk about revenge later—let alone attempt it.
"Sure thing!" Son Goku replied with his usual cheerful confidence.
The Old Supreme Kai stroked his long beard thoughtfully. "Very well. I'd like to see the strength of you young people for myself."
Goku scratched his head and smiled sheepishly. "Alright, but Old Supreme Kai, you and the others should stand back behind Rayden. I don't want to accidentally hurt anyone."
"Oh? So confident already?" the Old Supreme Kai chuckled, amused by Goku's warning. Still, he heeded the advice and took several steps back, motioning for Supreme Kai Shin and Kibito to do the same.
"Drink!!"
Goku let out a roar as his aura exploded around him. The entire Supreme Kai Planet began to tremble under the weight of his power. Golden energy surged in every direction like a storm, warping the air and shaking the very ground beneath their feet.
"What… what is this?" Old Supreme Kai was taken aback.
Even with all his knowledge and experience, he found it hard to believe that a mortal could emit such an intense power. The sheer energy Goku was releasing surpassed what many gods in the past could wield.
Supreme Kai Shin and Kibito stood frozen, their bodies trembling uncontrollably under the pressure.
"Old Supreme Kai, this is my full base power. What do you think?" Goku asked casually, though his golden aura continued to blaze around him.
The Old Supreme Kai narrowed his eyes and measured the energy.
"Goku, your current strength is certainly among the top-tier mortal warriors in the universe. However…" he said gravely, "...it's still nowhere near enough to face a God of Destruction in battle."
Goku nodded, unsurprised.
"Ahh!!"
With another shout, Goku's energy flared again. His body became engulfed in golden flames as his hair turned upright and glowing. Lightning crackled around him as he achieved Super Saiyan 1.
"Old Supreme Kai, what about now?" he asked, eager to gauge the difference again.
The elder Kai shook his head. "Even with this increase—dozens of times greater than your base form—it's still not sufficient. If a God of Destruction were to get serious, you'd be erased in an instant."
"Got it. Then I'll keep going!"
"Drink! Aaah!"
Goku's energy climbed even higher. His aura thickened, the ground beneath him cracked, and the sky above began to distort. Sparks of lightning danced across his body as he ascended into Super Saiyan 2, his power multiplying again.
Without wasting time, Goku continued charging. His golden hair extended down his back, his brow ridge disappeared, and the air around him howled like a storm.
Super Saiyan 3.
His entire being roared with power, shaking the divine realm itself. But Goku didn't stop there.
He took a deep breath, his golden aura suddenly beginning to fade. His hair turned back to black—long, wild, and draped over his shoulders. Red fur emerged along his chest and forearms, and a red tail wrapped around his waist. His eyes became sharp, lined with crimson markings.
"This…" the Old Supreme Kai exclaimed, "What form is this? It's far more powerful than the others!"
Goku stood tall and proud. "Old Supreme Kai, this is Super Saiyan 4."
---
Meanwhile, in the world of the Gods of Destruction...
Whis was enjoying a delightful spread of desserts when he suddenly felt a powerful fluctuation of energy in the Supreme Kai Realm.
"Hm?" he paused, spoon halfway to his mouth. "What's going on over there? That's quite the disruptive power surge..."
He raised his staff, activating it with a casual wave.
"Aha… So it's them," Whis chuckled softly.
He recognized Rayden, Goku, and the others immediately. He'd seen them once before—back when Goku had first transformed into Super Saiyan God. And now, it seemed the Old Supreme Kai had reemerged from the Z Sword.
"Things are getting interesting," Whis mused with a smile before setting his staff aside and returning to his cake.
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Back on the Supreme Kai Planet…
"Super Saiyan 4… huh…" the Old Supreme Kai muttered to himself. "With this kind of transformation, no wonder they don't care about my ability development anymore."
Goku took a step forward. "Old Supreme Kai, what's the gap now between me and the Gods of Destruction?"
The old man clasped his hands behind his back and said solemnly, "Goku, your current strength is likely in the range of several hundred zi . But even the weakest Gods of Destruction operate at the level of rang , and the strongest can reach into gou levels."
Everyone's eyes widened in shock.
"Are the Gods of Destruction really that powerful?" Piccolo asked in disbelief.
Rayden silently clenched his fist. Good thing we spent years training in the Dragon God Realm. If we hadn't, we'd stand no chance.
Suddenly, the Old Supreme Kai's eyes lit up. "Wait a minute! Goku, can't you also transform into that Super Saiyan God form? Isn't that stronger than Super Saiyan 4?"
Goku rubbed the back of his head. "Well, there's not a huge difference in terms of raw power. Super Saiyan 4 is physically stronger, but it uses up energy a lot faster. Super Saiyan God is more efficient and better for longer battles."
"I see," the Old Supreme Kai nodded thoughtfully. Then his face grew serious. "Goku, let me give you a word of warning. Even though you and your friends are powerful enough to challenge the Gods of Destruction, do not take them lightly. They have a terrifying skill. If their destruction energy touches you… you will disappear—completely, with no chance of return."
"Damn that fat cat!" Cell growled, his fists clenched tightly. "He used that power to erase Broly!"
As if reacting to Cell's fury, the violent energy within Broly's body began to swell. It flared up around him like a living storm, fueled by rage and pain. His aura surged outward uncontrollably.
The Old Supreme Kai and the others instinctively stepped back, alarmed by Broly's sudden transformation.
"This man…" the Old Supreme Kai stammered, "Can he control that kind of power? He won't lose control, will he?"
Rayden stepped in calmly. "Don't worry, Old Supreme Kai. Broly can fully control his power now."
"Wait… Broly?" The Old Supreme Kai blinked. "Didn't you just say he was destroyed by Champa?"
Rayden nodded. "He was. But we used the Super Dragon Balls to bring him back."
The Old Supreme Kai's eyes bulged. "Hmph! You kids and your Dragon Balls. I keep telling you—relying on such tools goes against the laws of nature! If you can avoid using them, then don't!"
Rayden gave a respectful nod, though inwardly he doubted Super Shenron would ever turn evil like the regular Shenron. Most people couldn't even find the Super Dragon Balls, let alone misuse them.
"Old Supreme Kai, among the twelve Gods of Destruction, do you know who the weakest is?" Rayden asked.
The Old Kai scratched his head and frowned. "Hmm… that's a tough one. Technically, Gods of Destruction are forbidden from fighting each other, so there's no clear ranking. And I've been sealed inside the Z Sword for so long, I wouldn't know who's the weakest now."
Rayden sighed. "That figures."
The Old Supreme Kai let out a long yawn and lazily pulled out a book from his robe. "Alright, if there's nothing else, I need my nap. I'm an old man, you know."
"Thank you, Old Supreme Kai. Supreme Kai-sama, goodbye!"
One by one, everyone gathered together and activated Instant Transmission.
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Back on Earth…
Swish! Swish!
Rayden and the others reappeared at the venue of the World Martial Arts Tournament.
"Rayden! Goku! Over here!" came a distant voice.
They turned to see Tien Shinhan, Yamcha, and Chiaotzu waving at them from the sidelines.
The group walked over.
"Rayden, Goku—did you guys take care of Majin Buu?" Yamcha asked.
Before either of them could answer, Trunks and Goten jumped in proudly.
"Uncle Yamcha, Majin Buu was defeated by the two of us!"
"Haha! You two are incredible!" Yamcha said with a big thumbs-up.
Rayden smiled at the boys' enthusiasm.
"Yamcha, has the tournament already ended?" Goku asked.
"Yeah, it wrapped up not long ago. We were just about to leave when we spotted you guys," Yamcha said.
"So, who won this time?"
Tien Shinhan stepped forward. "That would be me."
Yamcha scratched the back of his neck and smiled awkwardly. "He finally beat me to it. I've entered so many tournaments and never won one…"
Everyone laughed together, the heavy mood of earlier lifting for a moment.
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