In a barren, rocky region littered with towering stone pillars, two oddly dressed figures were discreetly watching Broly from the shadows.
One of them, a tall, wrinkled man with a solemn expression, leaned slightly toward the shorter figure beside him and asked respectfully, "Kaiōshin Sama, should we stop those two Earthlings?"
Kaiōshin narrowed his eyes, keeping them locked on Broly. "Kibito, doesn't that man look familiar to you?"
Kibito followed his master's gaze. The moment Broly's massive, imposing figure came into view, a flash of recognition hit him.
"It's him! The one who devastated the South Area! How did he end up on Earth? He vanished years ago! Why is he suddenly showing up now?!"
Kaiōshin's expression darkened as he noticed something troubling, the unmistakable letter "M" glowing on Broly's forehead.
"Kibito… this is worse than we imagined. I didn't expect him to be the one Babidi took control of…"
Kibito's usually composed demeanor cracked, his voice unsteady. The situation had clearly escalated beyond anything he was prepared for.
"What should we do now?!"
Both of them knew very well just how dangerous Broly was.
"Saving lives comes first! We have to get those two Earthlings out of here, now!"
Without hesitation, the two gods of the Supreme Realm shot forward, placing themselves between Broly and the approaching warriors, Son Gohan and Trunks.
"You two! Get back, this is no place for you!" Kibito barked, glaring at them with urgency.
From behind them, Trunks narrowed his eyes. He immediately recognized the two divine figures. But neither he nor Gohan budged. Instead, they stepped forward without fear, their unwavering gazes locked on Broly.
"I said it's dangerous! Leave this place immediately!" Kaiōshin called out again, his voice heavy with authority.
But before he could finish the warning, a sudden gust of wind whipped past his ear,
Whoosh--!
The brothers had already appeared directly in front of the Supreme Kais.
Kaiōshin froze in disbelief.
{When… when did they move?}
Gohan took a calm stance, shielding the two gods behind him. "You two should step back. It's going to get rough."
Kaiōshin blinked in confusion. For a brief moment, he saw something in their expressions, an unshakable resolve, a calm that seemed beyond their years.
Then Trunks turned, looking back at them with a faint smile. "You old guys should stay clear. I'd hate for you to get caught in the crossfire."
Kaiōshin remained unaware that his fate was tied to Beerus, the God of Destruction.
(If Beerus ever found out this kid was casually confronting Broly… I can't imagine the look on his face.)
Kibito's face tightened, the lines on his forehead deepening with anger.
"You insolent brat! Do you even understand who you're facing?!"
But before he could finish, a sudden boom of energy erupted--
In a flash, Trunks had transformed, golden hair spiking upward as his Super Saiyan aura surged to full power. A wave of scorching heat tore through the air, striking Kibito square in the face. The blast of energy was so intense that it cut off whatever he was about to say.
This kind of power… from a child?!
Kibito's breath caught in his throat as he found himself utterly captivated by the scene. But just a second later, a second golden aura erupted, this time from Son Gohan.
Realizing the overwhelming presence before him, even Gohan felt the pressure bearing down. Without hesitation, he transformed into Super Saiyan 2, his energy roaring to life. And this time, it wasn't just Kibito who stood frozen in disbelief, Kaiōshin himself was momentarily speechless, fully aware that Son Gohan's strength had already surpassed his own.
"You two can see it now, can't you?" Trunks said, his tone calm but edged with impatience. "This guy isn't your average enemy. You're not a match for him, so I suggest you stay back."
Though his words weren't exactly polite, Kaiōshin and Kibito accepted them in silence.
Trunks turned to Gohan, his voice firm. "Also… Gohan, I need to go with these two. I'll leave Broly to you for now."
His eyes narrowed as they locked onto the "M" branded on Broly's forehead. That one symbol confirmed everything, Babidi had already made his move on Earth. The top priority now was to join forces with the Supreme Kais and eliminate Babidi himself.
If they could kill the wizard, everything would end before it truly began. Majin Buu's resurrection could still be stopped at the source. But the fact that Babidi had managed to enslave Broly... that was not part of Trunks' original expectations.
If Majin Buu was revived, the consequences would spiral into unknown chaos.
Gohan glanced at Trunks, confused. "What's going on, Trunks?"
Trunks replied, "I think these two need a hand."
With that, he calmly walked over to Kaiōshin.
"So, Ojisans, why exactly did you come to Earth?" Trunks asked casually, though his eyes were sharp with purpose.
He was pretending not to know, but his real intention was to jog their memories and push them to act. The reminder worked. The Supreme Kais finally began to snap out of their stunned daze.
"To stop a dark wizard named Babidi," Kaiōshin answered, "From resurrecting Majin Buu."
Trunks' expression hardened. "Have you found him yet?"
There was a pressure in the child's voice that made it impossible to lie.
Kaiōshin replied honestly, "Not yet. But we discovered this man with the 'M' on his forehead. He's under Babidi's control. We were hoping to track Babidi's location by following him."
Trunks pressed further. "Anyone else on Earth with the same mark?"
Kaiōshin thought carefully before shaking his head. "No. As of now, he's the only one we've seen."
The moment he heard that, Trunks pieced things together almost instantly. Ever since Broly's sudden arrival, everyone had been focused on him. From the start, Babidi hadn't made a single move in person.
Seeing Kaiōshin's reaction only confirmed Trunks' suspicion.
(Broly's a decoy. I knew it. Babidi played us. He used Broly to draw all attention away from his real target. And these two, Kaiōshin and Kibito, they're not helping, they're making things worse.)
(Still… I can't really blame them. This version of Babidi is just unusually cunning.)
Trunks' eyes shifted to Broly, who was practically radiating malevolence. His aura felt heavy, oppressive, and steeped in evil.
(If Broly's really one of Babidi's puppets… then the energy he's releasing is more than enough to fuel Buu's resurrection. Probably enough to awaken several Majin Buu, even.)
(Babidi's already gathered enough energy. While the Kais were watching Broly, Babidi must've found the egg's location.)
(At this rate… Majin Buu's resurrection is all but guaranteed.)
(End of Chapter)
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