"What kind of joke is this?! You want me to do another merge?"
Vegeta's face flushed red when he heard ths. Even though the idea came from Trunks, Vegeta couldn't help but feel resistant.
However, unlike Vegeta's reaction, Trunks' suggestion aligned perfectly with Son Goku's thoughts.
"Vegeta! I think this could work! That way, we'd free up two spots and then the time machine will definitely have enough room for everyone!" Goku said with all the seriousness he could muster in his body, addressing Vegeta directly.
However, Vegeta couldn't accept the idea of merging again, especially after what had just happened. The last mishap had almost left them permanently fused together.
Vegeta instinctively stepped back and rejected the idea outright, saying, "Impossible!"
Seeing that Vegeta was firm in his refusal, Goku quickly thought of another angle.
"Vegeta! You know how dangerous Frieza is! Cell Chan and Piccolo might not be able to stop him. Bulma..."
Just three syllables, that single name, cut into Vegeta's nerves like a scythe. Though the words came from Goku's mouth, they were undeniably true.
Trunks watched his father carefully and understood.
He had found the password.
As expected, Vegeta calmed down, his emotions stabilizing. He merely gave a cold snort and muttered, "Tch, fine. I'll agree to this plan."
Trunks smiled faintly.
Then he lifted two fingers to his forehead.
Shoom!
In an instant, he used Instant Transmission and appeared beside Majin Buu. With one motion, he hoisted the sleeping Buu onto his shoulder.
As he prepared to teleport again, his gaze fell upon a nearby fleshy cocoon, the Majin Buu of this world.
He glanced once more at the chaotic ruin around him, feeling a wave of emotion.
In this world, every god had been slain by Black Vegeta.
With Supreme Kai Shin's death, Beerus had also perished.
Likewise, the others had likely met the same fate.
And yet...
There were still two gods who should still be alive.
The first was the Old Kai, who was sealed within the Supreme Kai's sword.
If they could free him from the sword, perhaps they could use the same method as in their own timeline to revive everyone here.
However, there was a problem: Trunks didn't know the exact location of the Kaiōshin Realm.
Previously, he had only ever been taken there directly by Kibito. Now, with no Divine Ki to sense, he had no way to reach it on his own.
Fortunately, there was a second option: The Grand Kaiōshin of this timeline was sealed inside the cocooned form of Majin Buu.
If he was the Grand Kaiōshin, then he should certainly know how to return to the Kaiōshin Realm. From there, they could retrieve the Kaiōshin Sword and free the Old Kai.
By repeating what had once been done in their own timeline, they could restore this world too. Of course, this would only work if the Namekians and Piccolo had not yet reincarnated.
Having considered all this, Trunks readied himself for action.
Shoom!
Instant Transmission activated again.
He reappeared in the midst of the others.
Instead of heading straight for Gohan, Trunks walked over to stand beside Future Bulma.
"Mom, there's something I need to tell you." With that, he leapt into the air and moved toward a secluded spot.
Future Bulma nodded and quickly followed him.
"Mom, what I'm about to say, you must remember clearly." Trunks said with a grave expression on his face.
Future Bulma nodded sharply. She could tell that this was no small matter, so she perked up her ears to listen closely.
Trunks revealed his full plan to her.
"So, Mom, when you study Majin Buu, you can first awaken the Grand Kaiōshin inside him.
"Through him, you'll be able to reach the Kaiōshin Realm and find the Kaiōshin Sword. With the Grand Kaiōshin's power, he'll definitely be able to cut the sword in half. Or, once you've grown stronger and improved your research, you can use your own power to release the Old Kaiōshin directly."
Each word struck Future Bulma like thunder. She never imagined that Trunks would reveal such shocking information to her.
If it could really be done, then maybe they could truly revive the dead! As long as the Dragon Balls existed, there was still hope.
"I understand! Trunks! Thank you!" Future Bulma bowed deeply as she spoke.
Trunks panicked and quickly helped her up. "No, Mom, please don't. Well, then, that's settled. We need to leave now. If there's time someday, you could come visit our timeline."
With that, Trunks turned and walked back toward Gohan and the others.
"So then, Brother Gohan, shall we merge?" Trunks suggested.
Gohan had no objections. He quickly readied himself and moved to an open area. The Metamoran Fusion Dance began between the two "brothers."
As their voices rang out in unison, saying the word "Fusion," a brand new warrior appeared.
His hair was black on top with Trunks's signature purple streaks along the sides. Two thick purple bangs fell across his forehead.
In his eyes burned an unwavering resolve.
This was the most reliable fusion of two Saiyans in history: Future Trunks and Future Gohan!
"Since it's Trunks and Gohan merged... Then my name should be Gohanks!"
Gohanks muttered to himself. He was surprised by his own appearance. He hadn't been born to fight an enemy; he had been born simply to make more space inside the time machine.
Still, as he felt the power coursing through his new body, he threw a symbolic punch. After all, the fighting spirit of a Saiyan burned within him.
"Your turn now, Vegeta Ojis San, Goku Oji San."
Gohan urged the two Saiyans. He wanted to hurry back to the past and find someone— anyone —to spar with.
After all, he had just overheard Gogeta say that Frieza had been resurrected.
(I wonder if that guy Frieza has already unlocked the Black Gold form. If he has then Earth must be in serious danger right now…)
This thought drifted into Vegeta's mind, causing him to freeze for a moment, before he immediately shouted at Goku.
"Hurry up, Kakarot! Come with me!"
Without another word, Vegeta shot off toward a hidden spot, away from everyone's view.
He refused to let anyone witness something so humiliating.
"I'm coming, Vegeta!" Goku replied, chasing after him.
A brilliant light flared beneath the ruins of a collapsed building. Half an hour had passed since the last fusion.
Gogeta appeared once more.
In the next instant, Gogeta slung Super Broly over his shoulder and tossed him into the time machine.
Meanwhile, Gohan easily lifted Majin Buu.
(End of chapter.)
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