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In just a few seconds, Super Saiyan Blue Goku took dozensāmaybe even hundredsāof brutal hits. His body was sent flying over ten meters before crashing down, unconscious and near death.
A total instant knockout. No suspense at all.
The difference in power was overwhelming.
Normal Super Saiyan Blue Goku was far too weak compared to this.
But today's Super Saiyan 4 Gokuā¦ he had grown into something beyond imagination.
Still, even though he was cruel in battle, Goku wasn't the type to kill another version of himself. Instead, he left his past self aliveābecause once this Goku recovered, his strength would rise even higher.
"Alright thenā¦ next is Trunks." Goku's red eyes shifted toward him.
At that moment, Trunks had just pulled Vegeta from the rubble. The instant Goku's gaze locked on him, Trunks felt a chill run through his spine, every hair standing on end.
And thenāblinkāGoku appeared right in front of him.
The two stared at each other. The air grew heavy.
Trunks' face twisted with fear, but then he clenched his fists. Even if he was the last one standing, he'd fight to the end. Even if he died, he'd make this "Dark Goku" pay.
"D-Darkā¦ man!!" Vegeta, still barely able to move, forced himself to step forward, trying to shield Trunks.
"Don't get in my way, Vegeta." Goku's glare flaredāan invisible wave of will crashed into Vegeta's mind. His eyes went blank, and he collapsed unconscious.
"Dad!!" Trunks' voice cracked with rage.
"Dark Goku! Youā¦ are unforgivable!!"
In fury, Trunks exploded into Super Saiyan 2 and swung a desperate punch. But his fist stopped cold against Goku's invisible aura. The rebound shook Trunks' hand so badly he almost dropped to his knees.
"Even knowing the gap between us, you still resist?" Goku smirked. "Good. It'd be boring if you gave up too easily."
He let a fraction of his Super Saiyan 4 power leak out. The air itself crushed down on Trunks. The ground cracked beneath his feet, his bones creaked, and his body shook like it was about to snap.
Still, Trunks roared in defiance. He refused to kneel.
Seeing that fire in his eyes, Goku pushed harder, his grin turning darker.
Trunks' body screamed with pain. His legs nearly gave out. His chest burned with self-hatred. Why am I so weak? If only I had the strength to stop him, no one else would have to suffer. Dadā¦ Gokuā¦ Momā¦ it's all my faultā¦
"Since you're so stubborn, I'll give you one last chance." Goku's voice dripped with malice.
"Defeat me with your angerā¦ or next time, you'll end up just like your mother."
That single line shattered Trunks' heart. The memory of Bulma's death burned inside him.
"DAAARK GOKU!!! YOU'RE DEAD!!!"
Fueled by rage, Trunks broke through the crushing aura, his fist surging with desperate powerāonly for Goku to casually catch it.
"With a fist that softā¦ you can't even scratch me." Goku chuckled. "Watch thisāone finger is enough."
He flicked Trunks on the forehead. WHAM!
The impact launched Trunks thousands of meters, smashing him into a crumbling building. Blood trickled from his brow.
But Goku had controlled his power perfectly. The wound was shallowājust enough to humiliate, not kill.
Trunks staggered, his vision blurry. His body screamed with pain. His spirit wavered.
"You look pathetic, Trunks." Goku appeared before him again, smiling coldly.
Trunks' knees buckled. His heart was breaking. I'm sorry, Dadā¦ Uncle Gokuā¦ I failed you bothā¦ He closed his eyes in despair.
That's when Goku finally dropped the act. His red aura faded, his body shrinking back to normal.
Trunks' eyes shot open. "Wh-what are you doing?! Dark Goku!"
"Don't get the wrong idea," Goku said with a twisted grin. "I'm not letting you go. You're just too much fun to kill. Watching you squirm, driving you deeper into despair bit by bitā¦ it's far more entertaining."
And with that, he vanished, his words echoing in Trunks' mind like poison.
Toy? Am I justā¦ his toy?!
Trunks clenched his fists, his heart boiling with rage and shame. Still, he forced himself to move, dragging the unconscious Goku and Vegeta into the Time Machine. With a final glare back at the battlefield, he escapedābattered, broken, and humiliated.
From a distance, Super Saiyan 4 Goku scratched the back of his head, almost sheepishly.
"Guess I overdid it a little." He laughed. "But heyā¦ once the fight starts, it's hard to stop myself."
"I hope you don't hate me for this, Trunksā¦" Goku muttered quietly, a heavy look in his eyes.
He didn't like it, but deep down he knewāthis was something Trunks had to go through if he ever wanted to protect the world.
If it were Vegeta in his place, Goku was sure he would've done the sameā¦ maybe even harsher.
Outside the battlefield
Bulma and Mai, hiding in the shadows, had seen everything.
Watching Trunks get beaten down by Goku tore their hearts apart. Tears rolled down their faces.
But stillā¦ they couldn't step in.
This was Trunks' trial. If he couldn't endure this, he'd never become strong enough to save Earth.
Only through power would the world get a new chance.
Meanwhileā¦ in another realm of time and space
In a special parallel world, Zamasu used the Time Ring once again. Just like before, he forced Zuno to spill the location of the Super Dragon Balls. Moving between Universe 6 and Universe 7, he quickly gathered all seven.
Now, in the middle of the stars, the planet-sized orbs floated together, glowing with divine energy.
Hovering in the void, Zamasu spread his arms wide and called out in the tongue of the gods:
"Come forth, Super Shenron! Grant my wish!"
The Dragon Balls lit up, stars flashing within them. A golden light swallowed whole galaxies as the gigantic dragon emerged, its body stretching across the cosmos.
Thousands of stars bent around its presence. Even that overwhelming sight no longer surprised Zamasu.
Inside the dragon's core, Zamasu stood before the red-eyed titan, ready to state his wish.
At first, he thought about resurrecting Goku Black, who had already been killed. But he stopped himself.
Why bring back a failed partnerā¦ when he could summon someone even stronger?
His lips curled into a cruel smile.
"I want a partner whose strength can surpass gods. Someone powerful enough to kill Son Goku in every timeline, in every world!"
Super Shenron's eyes glowed scarlet. A sinister power spread, not godly, not mortalāsomething else entirely.
Across infinite timelines, space itself ripped open. A figure was pulled through.
A warrior wearing a dark gi, a black mask covering his face. His hairāspiky, unmistakableāwas the same as Goku's.
But this wasn't just Goku Black.
This was Masked Black Goku.
He raised his head slowly, staring at Shenron with burning eyes.
"Soā¦ this is your doing. You're the one who called me here."
The wish was complete. Super Shenron vanished, the Dragon Balls scattered once again.
Now only Zamasu and Masked Black Goku remained, facing each other in the dark void.
"I came here from another world," Zamasu said with a twisted smile. "My Human Zero plan was interrupted. My partnerā¦ killed by Son Goku. That's why I summoned you. Join me. Together, we'll erase all mortalsāstarting with him!"
Masked Black Goku tilted his head, his voice low and filled with cruelty.
"Kill Son Gokuā¦? Hehā¦ Hehehehā¦!"
Behind the mask, his smile widened. He had crossed timelines countless times, slaughtering versions of Goku in every world he found. He had mastered this body far beyond what the original Black could dream of.
"Goku is nothing to me," he said coldly. "I've killed him hundreds of times. Killing him againā¦ is just routine."
Zamasu's eyes gleamed. "So, your control of his body is beyond even mineā¦? Excellent. With you at my side, nothing will stop us."
Masked Black Goku clenched his fist. "Then let's not waste time. I want to see how strong the Goku of this world really is."
Zamasu smirked. "Follow me."
Using the Time Ring, the two vanished, heading for Goku's world.
Back on Earth ā Mount Paozu
The battle was over. Goku returned to his old home.
The place was abandoned, broken down, empty.
He stood there silently, staring at the house that once held his family.
"So this isā¦ my home in this world." His voice was soft, almost sad.
Memories of laughing with Chi-Chi, eating with Goten, training with Gohan flashed in his mind. The warmth of familyā¦ now replaced with silence.
"Ever since I died hereā¦ everything changed."
Just then, he felt it. Two dark, terrifying energies appeared above.
He snapped his head up.
Zamasu and Masked Black Goku descended from the sky.
Goku's eyes widened. "Zamasu?! And youā¦ Black?! Noā¦ you're different. That energyāwhat are you?!"
He clenched his fists, aura sparking.
Masked Black Goku looked down at him, silent, murderous intent pouring out.
Zamasu floated beside him with a mocking smile.
"Surprised, Son Goku? My immortal body makes me untouchable. But that's not all. Let me introduce you to my new partner, summoned through the Super Dragon Balls."
Zamasu's grin widened. "And here's something you should knowā¦ In countless other worlds, he has already killed many versions of you."