Chapter 115 Zamasu's Challenge
"Zamasu!"
Hearing Zamasu's words, Supreme Kai Gowasu was greatly shocked. He immediately loudly scolded Zamasu.
But Zamasu turned a deaf ear to Gowasu's words. Just fixedly watched Turles with burning eyes.
Turles also felt somewhat surprised. However, he quickly calmed down. Meeting Zamasu's gaze, he couldn't help raising his eyebrows.
Turles hadn't expected his battle with Fuwa would stimulate this apprentice Supreme Kai. Shouldn't this treatment be for Goku?
Would Zamasu—like with Goku later—wish to the Super Dragon Balls to occupy his body? If truly so, the trouble would be huge.
However, Turles didn't fear current Zamasu. If it was future Goku Black—Zamasu occupying Goku's body—Turles admitted he truly wasn't yet a match.
But this Zamasu before him—Turles didn't take seriously.
However, this was Universe 10 after all. Turles needed giving Supreme Kai Gowasu some face. So he didn't immediately accept Zamasu's battle invitation. Rather, he placed his gaze on Gowasu.
"Teacher, I'm just sparring with Turles-san. Don't worry—I'll be careful. Won't injure our guest!"
Zamasu understood his teacher very well. He immediately stated his thoughts while guaranteeing.
Sure enough, hearing Zamasu say this, Gowasu became somewhat hesitant. Finally, he could only look toward Old Kai and Turles.
But after hearing Zamasu's words, Old Kai and Turles exchanged glances. Turles also saw a trace of different meaning in Old Kai's eyes.
"Turles, how about it? Can you handle this? I think this kid seems to have bad intentions!"
Old Kai's telepathic transmission rang in Turles's mind. This made him glance at Old Kai with surprise.
However, since Old Kai said so, if Turles retreated, it wouldn't make sense. So after giving Old Kai a reassuring look, Turles stepped forward.
"Alright! Being able to spar with Zamasu-san—I also feel very honored!"
Turles smiled cheerfully at Zamasu, showing neat, bright teeth, accepting Zamasu's battle invitation.
'This kid actually looks down on me. I'll show you what Uncle Turles is capable of!'
Turles stared at Zamasu smilingly, this thought flashing through his mind.
For some reason, seeing Turles's smile, Zamasu suddenly felt his back grow cold.
Shaking his head, Zamasu dismissed this absurd thought, extending his right hand to Turles.
After "friendly" handshake, both again stood face-to-face on the plaza.
"Ancestor, will Turles be alright?"
Old Kai was observing nearby, squinting while watching both confronting. But at this moment, Shin's voice—weak to almost nonexistent—suddenly rang in his ear.
"Hmm?"
Old Kai looked at the worried Shin with surprise. Similarly lowering his voice, he asked curiously:
"Why ask that? Didn't Zamasu just say they're just sparring? He'll be careful."
But hearing Old Kai say this, Shin's worry didn't ease much. He sneakily glanced at Supreme Kai Gowasu—also observing the battle not far away. After thinking, he told Old Kai his view:
"But I don't know why—I always feel this Zamasu-san isn't as simple as he appears. I'm worried Turles-san will suffer in the upcoming battle!"
Hearing this, Old Kai was truly surprised. He looked with amazement at this descendant he'd never been too satisfied with.
"What's wrong, Ancestor? Did I say something wrong?"
After not hearing Old Kai's answer for long moments, Shin couldn't help turning his head. Seeing Old Kai watching him with amazement, he thought he'd said something wrong again.
"No, no. You did very well!"
Old Kai came to his senses. Patting Shin's shoulder, he nodded with gratification. Then, ignoring Shin's puzzled expression, he turned to watch the field.
Shin scratched his head, not knowing what Old Kai meant. But hearing Old Kai's rare praise still made him very happy.
"Ha!"
At this moment, a loud shout pulled Shin's attention back. He quickly looked toward the sound's direction. He saw that currently on the plaza, Turles had already transformed into humanoid Great Ape form.
"This is...?"
Sensing Turles's aura, a bead of cold sweat seeped from Zamasu's forehead. A trace of hesitation flashed through his eyes.
"My transformation form. Presumably Zamasu-san also won't mind my using transformation ability?"
Turles noticed the sweat on Zamasu's forehead. A trace of amusement flashed through his eyes. But his face showed some worry. He somewhat "carefully" asked Zamasu.
Hearing Turles's words, Zamasu's heart felt embarrassed and annoyed. But he still maintained his demeanor, showing a very forced smile, "Hehe, no problem, no problem. Transformation abilities are originally the best way to boost battle power. I've also witnessed many humans possessing transformation abilities."
Though saying this, currently Zamasu's heart was nearly mad with jealousy.
Indeed, when serving as Kai, while maintaining justice, he'd witnessed many humans with transformation abilities. But at most, those were one-time, two-time amplifications. Where had he seen Saiyans' direct ten-time amplification?
Most critically, as fellow apprentice Supreme Kais—moreover, an apprentice Supreme Kai promoted from Kai—he had no methods boosting battle power. But Turles already had two.
Previously, when Turles battled Fuwa, red aura erupted from his body. His battle power obviously had a major boost. That boost amplitude was even stronger than some transformation abilities. Now he had another innate transformation ability—and it boosted ten times at once. How could this not make Zamasu jealous?
"Be careful!"
Just as Zamasu still felt jealous of Turles's transformation, Turles called out a warning. Next moment, his body rapidly charged toward Zamasu.
Seeing Turles charging at him, Zamasu was immediately shocked. Subconsciously raising both arms, he assumed a defensive posture.
Bang!
A sound rang out. Turles's fist heavily smashed onto Zamasu's arms. Tremendous force directly pushed his body backward, leaving two deep marks on the plaza's stone slabs.
"Whew!"
Blocking Turles's first attack, Zamasu released a long breath. But before he could react, Turles's figure had already appeared behind him.
"Heh!"
Turles chuckled softly in Zamasu's ear. Next second, he placed his hand on Zamasu's shoulder.
"You've lost, Zamasu-san!"
After speaking, Turles released his humanoid Great Ape transformation, slowly walking toward the observing group.
Zamasu still hadn't recovered from Turles's speed. Eyes vacant, he stared ahead.
"Turles, you're amazing!"
Seeing Turles come down, Shin immediately gave him a thumbs up, also praising aloud.
"Sigh!"
Turles glanced at Supreme Kai Gowasu—already approaching Zamasu—then looked at the excited Shin before him. He sighed inwardly.
Fortunately, Old Kai still understood some social graces. Seeing Gowasu's expression somewhat ugly, he immediately slapped Shin's head, stopping the praise he still wanted to give Turles.
Being ambushed by Old Kai, Shin's words were completely scattered. Could only clutch the large bump on his head, looking at both pitifully.
"Alright, we should leave now!"
Ignoring Shin's wronged expression, Old Kai told Turles, then walked toward Gowasu, preparing to bid farewell to this host.
But just then, seven-colored flowing light broke through Supreme Kai Realm's spatial barrier, directly falling toward the Supreme Kai shrine's direction.
Turles also felt powerful pressure. Expression grave, he looked toward the newcomers.
The seven-colored flowing light landed on the ground. After a brilliant flash, two figures appeared before everyone.
After seeing the newcomers clearly, Turles's pupils contracted. Old Kai's expression also grew serious.
The leader among the newcomers was a pink humanoid elephant wearing pharaoh attire. Currently staring with small eyes, vigilantly surveying the surroundings.
Behind the elephant was a petite loli-like figure. However, this loli had the same skin color and hair color as Whis. Moreover, she wore Whis-style clothing.
That's right—both were Universe 10's God of Destruction Rumush and Angel Kus.
Upon arriving at Supreme Kai Realm, Rumush continuously surveyed the surroundings. Only after finding no abnormalities did he relax.
Then he noticed Turles's group. Seeing the Supreme Kai robes on the three, his brow furrowed. He spoke:
"Who are you? Why are you at Supreme Kai Realm? Are you new apprentice Supreme Kais that old Gowasu found?"
Rumush's words were somewhat impolite. But neither Old Kai nor Gowasu showed any dissatisfaction.
After hearing Rumush's question, Gowasu—disregarding comforting his disciple—immediately hurried before Rumush. After first greeting Angel Kus, he introduced to Rumush:
"Rumush-sama, these three are Universe 7's Supreme Kai and apprentice Supreme Kais. We just finished attending the Supreme Kai meeting. I invited them to visit our universe!"
"Universe 7? The universe where that bastard Beerus is God of Destruction?"
Hearing Gowasu's introduction, Rumush—as if remembering something unpleasant—immediately darkened. His gaze toward Turles's group also grew more hostile.
"This is bad!"
Gowasu now also reacted. Their universe's God of Destruction Rumush-sama didn't have good relations with Universe 7's God of Destruction Beerus-sama. This might implicate Turles's group. He immediately stood before Turles's group unobtrusively.
Actually, Gowasu didn't know—Beerus's relationship wasn't just terrible with Rumush. Beerus's relationships with other universe Gods of Destruction were also very poor.
Of course, few Gods of Destruction had good relationships with each other.
But just as Gowasu somewhat worried Rumush would take the opportunity punishing Turles's group, Rumush made no move. Face serious, he stared at Gowasu, asking:
"Did anyone else come just now? Why did I sense powerful aura?"
Hearing Rumush say this, Gowasu immediately understood why Rumush came to Supreme Kai Realm. He relaxed, smiling while explaining to Rumush:
"There's no enemy. Just this young friend sparred with my disciple. Rumush-sama can rest assured!"
Honestly, Rumush being able to rush over immediately after sensing powerful aura erupting at Supreme Kai Realm—Gowasu's heart felt somewhat moved.
However, Gowasu was moved too early. Next moment, Rumush's mouth impolitely mocked:
"Old man, don't you know your own situation? If you want to die, don't drag me down!"
After speaking, ignoring Gowasu's ugly expression, he again looked at Turles.
"It was you, kid just now? Looks like that bastard Beerus wants to pick a fight with my Universe 10."
"Kid, I won't say I'm bullying you. If you can withstand one of my moves, I'll overlook this unauthorized Universe 10 visit!"
"Rumush-sama! This is another universe's Supreme Kai! Even if apprentice Supreme Kai, you have no reason casually attacking!"
The moment Rumush's words fell, Gowasu's expression changed drastically. Disregarding his just-felt displeasure, he immediately tried dissuading Rumush.
"Noisy!"
But what kind of person was a God of Destruction? Lawless existences. Lightly blowing breath, he blew Gowasu away. Then condensing an energy ball in his hand, he struck toward Turles.
Though Rumush's energy ball was small, Turles sensed a great terror from it. He didn't dare bet whether Rumush would show mercy due to his apprentice Supreme Kai status.
"Ah!"
Turles roared loudly, beginning to erupt his full strength. Golden light flashed—directly transforming into Super Saiyan form. Ten million battle power immediately boosted to five hundred million.
But this wasn't finished. After another roaring shout, Turles's aura again surged another time.
Rumush's energy bullet also arrived before Turles. He pushed out both hands, using full strength to resist Rumush's energy ball.
"Ah! Ah! Ah!"
Turles continuously shouted. His spirit didn't dare the slightest relaxation. Finally stopping the energy ball's advance.
From Rumush suddenly blowing Gowasu away, before present people could react, Rumush already attacked Turles. Only when Turles's full aura eruption stirred up fierce winds—blowing several Supreme Kais away—did these people react.
"Hmm? Interesting!"
Watching Turles's transformation, Rumush felt somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected Turles could truly withstand his attack. This piqued some interest.
However, only that. Even though Turles's current battle power had boosted to one billion level, in his eyes there was no difference.
Just as Rumush wanted to increase intensity, Angel Kus behind him seemingly finally reacted. Somewhat flustered, she produced her staff. Anxiously running before Rumush, she lightly waved her staff, directly dispersing Rumush's attack cleanly.
"Rumush-sama, as God of Destruction, you have no qualification attacking other universe Supreme Kais..."
Speaking here, Kus paused, glancing at the earring on Turles's ear. She supplemented, "Even apprentice Supreme Kais. If Omni-King-sama and Grand Priest-sama knew, you'd be punished."
Seeing his attack interrupted by Kus, Rumush initially wanted getting angry. But after hearing Kus's words, he could only suppress it. Finally snorting displeasedly.
"Hmph!"
Somewhat displeased Rumush—seeing Kus had reacted—knew he had no opportunity punishing this Universe 7 brat. Darkly facing the approaching Gowasu, he warned:
"Old man, you'd better be careful yourself. Don't encounter people who could easily take your life."
"Kus, let's go. We're leaving!"
After speaking, Rumush walked behind Kus, placing his hand on Kus's shoulder.
"Oh, alright, Rumush-sama! Um, Gowasu-sama and this Supreme Kai-sama, we'll take our leave first!"
As her words fell, Kus waved her staff. She and Rumush again transformed into seven-colored flowing light, vanishing from Supreme Kai Realm.
After both departed, Old Kai and Shin immediately surrounded Turles.
"Turles, are you alright?"
Shin looked at the expressionless Turles exiting Super Saiyan transformation, asking with concern.
"Whew!"
Only then did Turles release a long breath, restraining his aura. He shook his head at Shin and Old Kai without speaking.
"I'm truly sorry. Rumush-sama's temperament isn't usually like this. This time, he was worried I'd be harmed. That's why he acted this way."
Gowasu spoke words even he didn't believe. But still, to salvage his universe's image, he apologetically explained to Old Kai.
However, Old Kai could be said to understand Gods of Destruction best. These words completely couldn't fool him. Still, he nodded at Gowasu, accepting Gowasu's apology. Then he brought Turles and Shin, leaving Universe 10.
After Turles's group departed, Gowasu—looking at the somewhat messy Supreme Kai Realm—released a long sigh.
"Teacher, who was that person just now? Why haven't I seen him before? He seemed very strong!"
At this moment, the previously silent Zamasu walked to Gowasu's side, inquiring.
Gowasu—about to tidy up—after hearing Zamasu's question, turned around. Eyes complex, he looked at his always-humble-appearing disciple.
"Zamasu, today's incident originated because of you. If you hadn't challenged Turles-san, Rumush-sama wouldn't have come to Supreme Kai Realm."
"As for Rumush-sama—that's Universe 10's God of Destruction. This has nothing to do with you. Go down first. Copy the previous Supreme Kai manual once for me!"
After speaking, Gowasu turned to begin tidying up.
After hearing Gowasu's words, Zamasu asked no more. Just bowing in salute, he turned toward the shrine's rear.
Only after turning, his eyes flickered. Who knew what he was thinking.
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