From the top of the towering tree that seemed to pierce the heavens, a dark figure suddenly shot down at incredible speed.
Accompanied by a sharp whistling sound and a violent blast of air, the figure slammed into the ground like a falling meteor.
Dust and smoke instantly filled the area. When everything finally settled, the mysterious figure was revealed before everyone's eyes.
Looking closely, it was another man dressed in black robes.
The moment Bulla saw him, her determined gaze couldn't help but waver.
Because this wasn't a stranger. No, more accurately, this was someone she knew better than anyone.
Without a doubt, the newcomer was Black Vegeta.
But after only a brief moment of hesitation, Bulla quickly regained her composure. She knew very well that although the man standing before her looked exactly like her father, he was absolutely not the real Vegeta. The Black Vegeta before her was nothing more than Vegeta's body, stolen by Zamasu.
Black Vegeta curled his lips into a contemptuous smile and mockingly said to the equally black-clad Goku Black beside him, "Is that really all you've got? What a disappointment."
Goku Black's lips twitched slightly. His expression darkened as he replied stiffly, "Stop making sarcastic comments. It seems we seriously underestimated those two."
But Black Vegeta clearly didn't care for that assessment. He didn't even bother looking directly at Goku Black. Lifting his chin proudly, he said with disdain, "Hmph. Don't lump me together with your incompetence. The only reason you lost is that you're far inferior to them. I'm completely different."
A breeze swept through the forest, causing his rose-colored bangs to sway in the wind. Then he strode forward fearlessly and casually crooked a finger at Bulla.
The gesture was simple, but the provocation behind it was obvious. He was clearly telling her to come to him.
Bulla clenched her fists tightly. Faced with such a challenge, she naturally couldn't ignore it. The problem was that he wore Vegeta's face. That made it hard for her to strike. Her body trembled slightly as she repeatedly reminded herself that this man was not her father.
Bulla took a step forward. But just then, Son Goten stopped her. He seemed to understand exactly what she was struggling with.
"Sister Bulla, leave this guy to me. You take the other one." Goten pointed at Goku Black. "Besides, after spending so much time with Dad lately, you might end up holding back against someone who looks just like him."
Bulla turned to look at Goten. No wonder he hadn't joined her fight against Goku Black earlier. So that was why.
"Alright, Goten. Then let's switch opponents." Bulla agreed with his suggestion.
And so, at that very moment, Son Goten transformed into Super Saiyan 4 as well.
The entire forest fell deathly silent.
Super Saiyan 4 versus Rosé. The four of them stood facing one another.
But the silence lasted only a few seconds.
Whoosh...!
With an explosive burst of sound, the battle officially began.
Goten's figure flickered and, in less than an instant, he was already beside Black Vegeta.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Dozens of punches collided in rapid succession.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Fallen leaves were swept into the air by the energy pouring from the two fighters. One crimson figure and one rose-colored figure flashed continuously through the forest.
"Not bad. Your strength is impressive," Black Vegeta remarked. "No wonder that guy couldn't beat you two. What an embarrassment."
Even now, Black Vegeta didn't forget to take a jab at Goku Black.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield...
Just as Black Vegeta had predicted, Goku Black was getting completely overwhelmed by Bulla.
"Damn it..." Goku Black was in terrible shape.
Bulla's fist was pressed against his face, the burning pain spreading from his jaw through his entire body.
"This time, let's see who's going to save you." With a punch, Bulla blasted Goku Black straight into a mountain.
BOOM...!
His body became embedded deep within the rock face. There wasn't even any dust left to rise.
He struggled to lift his head, but in the very next second, Bulla appeared in front of him again. With a teasing smile, she said, "Before meeting you, we've already run into plenty of guys who looked exactly like you. And there's something else I should tell you. You're the most useless Dark One I've ever seen."
Instantly, Goku Black's eyes widened in fury. He had never imagined that the Rosé form he was so proud of would be this helpless against Bulla. And from her words, he felt deeply humiliated.
Bang...!
Bulla swept him away with a kick.
Goku Black had absolutely no way to fight back. Gritting his teeth, he could only glare viciously at Bulla, using that look as his only form of resistance. Unfortunately for him, that only earned an even harsher beating.
Bulla grabbed the front of his clothes and hoisted him up by the collar. Pinning him against the mountainside, she held him firmly in place.
Smack...!
A loud slap landed across his face.
"You bastard! In your timeline, you've probably already slaughtered all the humans, haven't you?!"
"Scum! How does someone even come up with a Human Extermination Plan?!"
Smack! Smack! Smack!
Bulla followed up with three more slaps in a row, leaving Goku Black's cheeks bright red.
But Goku Black suddenly froze. "W-What...?!"
Seeing his blank, confused expression, Bulla gave him another slap.
Smack...!
"Pfft...!" A mouthful of blood sprayed from Goku Black's mouth.
Bulla instantly flashed aside and avoided it with ease.
Staggering, Goku Black climbed back to his feet. He clutched his head, his face twisted with pain. Pounding on his own skull, he shouted, "W-What's happening to me?! It feels like... I'm missing some memories!"
He smacked his head again. "Human Extermination Plan..."
Goku Black repeated the words over and over, as if searching for a memory that had vanished.
But then he suddenly went still. It was as though he had become a completely different person.
Muttering to himself, he said, "No... There is no Human Extermination Plan. There's only one plan. To win this tournament."
(End Of This Chapter)
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