The food was quickly prepared.
Vegeta placed a table full of delicacies in the courtyard and shouted toward the sky, "Hey, Whis! Can you hear me? I've prepared a feast for you here. Get down to Earth right now!"
Bulma: "????"
Who is Whis? Could it be an old flame of Vegeta's?
Bulma pursed her lips, feeling a bit sour. Vegeta, you're crossing the line. You had me prepare all this food just so you could have a secret meeting with your old flame? You're a father now!
Vegeta shouted for a long time, but there was no reaction from the sky.
Vegeta: "..."
Vegeta fell silent. Will this method actually work? Let me think... In my previous life, Bulma did use this method to summon Whis. That was when Golden Frieza was reborn and descended upon Earth, while Kakarot and I were training on Beerus's planet. Bulma prepared a delicious cake, and Whis eventually noticed it and notified us. Logically, Whis should be able to hear me. I feel like that guy is omnipotent.
He waited patiently for a while longer, until the sun had already set. Still, there was no sound from Whis.
Vegeta: "..."
No, no, am I missing a detail? I remember now! When Bulma summoned Whis, she had the communicator he gave her. She used that to call him. I don't have that communicator right now, so Whis might not necessarily hear me. Is there no other way to find him? Wait! Old Kai! That guy should be able to find Whis! I'll try again. If it really doesn't work, after I send Trunks off tomorrow, I'll find Kakarot and have him take me to the Sacred World of the Kai. I'll find Whis through Old Kai.
...
The next day.
Everyone came to see Trunks off. Gohan was also ready, and he stepped onto the time machine with Trunks. The time machine started, slowly flew into the sky, and began to spin rapidly.
Swish!
The time machine vanished in a flash.
...
The future, Trunks' world.
Earth, West City, Capsule Corp Headquarters.
Boom!
With a loud crash, Vegeta fell from the sky and slammed heavily into the ground, leaving a human-shaped crater.
Splat!
The golden aura around Vegeta instantly shattered. His hair turned from gold back to black as he returned to his normal state.
"Heh heh heh... Vegeta, you're not up to much! Is this all you've got?" A mocking voice rang out from high above.
Vegeta trembled with rage, looking up at the man who looked exactly like Kakarot.
"You... you're not Kakarot! Who the hell are you?" Vegeta roared.
"Hmph, figure it out yourself, you stupid mortal!" Goku Black smiled contemptuously and pressed his hand down, sending an energy blast toward Vegeta.
Vegeta's pupils shrank, his face turning deathly pale. Just as the energy blast was about to hit him...
Swish!
A figure suddenly appeared directly above Vegeta and slapped the falling energy blast away with a heavy blow. The blast distorted, changed direction, and shot into the sky, leaving a long trail behind.
"Kakarot?" Vegeta was stunned, only then noticing that the person above him was the real Kakarot.
"Vegeta, are you okay?" Goku asked urgently.
Vegeta: "..."
Vegeta gritted his teeth and crawled up from the ground, trying his best to act as if he were fine despite his injuries.
"Who is this guy? Why does he look exactly like me?" Goku looked up at Goku Black, his face full of surprise.
"Son Goku!" Goku Black also stared coldly at the Goku who had appeared below.
"Who are you? Why do you have my face?" Goku asked, frowning.
"You don't need to know who I am, because you're about to die," Goku Black smiled coldly.
"This world finally found peace; I won't let you mess it up!" Golden light erupted from Goku as he immediately transformed into a Super Saiyan.
Whoosh!
Goku shot into the sky and engaged in a fierce clash with Goku Black. Goku Black was currently in his base form, not transformed. Despite this, he was still perfectly composed, as if everything were under control. After a few exchanges, Goku was kicked by Goku Black and sent flying backward, barely managing to stop himself.
Goku's expression grew more serious. His hair stood up even more, and bolts of lightning began to wrap around his body as he entered Super Saiyan 2.
"Super Saiyan 2, is it?" Goku Black smiled lightly, completely unconcerned.
Goku was startled, a bit surprised. This guy seems to know a lot about us.
Vegeta stood by in silence. Is this Kakarot's Super Saiyan 2? Damn it! I, Vegeta, still can't transform into it!
"In that case..." Goku Black grinned, golden light erupting from him as lightning wrapped around his body. He also transformed into Super Saiyan 2.
Goku raised an eyebrow, his expression becoming even more solemn.
"This... this guy can also turn Super Saiyan 2?" Vegeta trembled with rage.
Goku didn't waste any more words and immediately charged forward, engaging in the second round of combat with Goku Black. After several exchanges, Goku Black suddenly released an energy wave at Goku's position. Goku immediately used Instant Transmission and vanished.
Swish!
In the blink of an eye, Goku appeared behind Goku Black and kicked him in the head. Goku Black stumbled toward the ground. But soon, he shot back into the sky. Goku quickly pursued him, launching a fierce attack.
Bang!
Goku delivered a heavy punch to Goku Black's face, sending him crashing down from the sky.
Boom!
Goku Black slammed into the ground below, leaving a large crater. Goku condensed an energy ball, preparing to throw it down, but then felt that Earth might not be able to withstand such a large amount of energy.
Snap!
Goku withdrew the energy ball and dove down from the sky. Goku Black crawled out of the crater and slowly flew to face Goku.
"Tell me, who are you exactly? What's your purpose here?" Goku asked, frowning.
Goku Black smiled contemptuously, having no intention of telling Goku his identity.
Swish!
Just then, Piccolo, Krillin, Tien, and Yamcha quickly arrived from all directions and appeared beside Goku.
"Goku!" Piccolo's expression was even more serious, cold sweat dripping down his face.
"Piccolo... what's wrong? What happened?" Goku felt that Piccolo's demeanor was off and asked immediately.
"The Supreme Kai... is dead," Piccolo said in a low voice.
"Eh? The Supreme Kai is dead?" Goku was stunned, unable to process it for a moment.
"When this guy who looks just like you appeared on Earth, Dende tried to contact King Kai. King Kai told us something even more terrifying—he said both the Supreme Kai and Old Kai are dead," Piccolo's face grew even paler.
"How did they die?" Goku was shocked.
"King Kai went to the Sacred World of the Kai to check. It seems they were killed in a sneak attack," Piccolo's cold sweat continued to drip, a bad premonition growing stronger in his heart.
Goku instinctively looked toward Goku Black. Goku Black's lips curled into a faint, successful smile.
"Was it you?" Goku suddenly realized. "Did you kill the Supreme Kai in a sneak attack?"
"Hmph, useless gods have no reason to exist!" Goku Black smiled coldly, killing intent flashing in his eyes.
These people know quite a lot. It seems the North King Kai of this universe passed the information to them. Once I settle things here, I'll pay a visit to that North King Kai and wipe him out while I'm at it. I'll also take out the other King Kais to save them from meddling. My feelings are a bit complex; I used to be a North King Kai myself. But that won't stop me from killing the North King Kai of this universe.
"Who exactly is he?" Piccolo asked with a cold face.
"Why does this guy look exactly like Goku?" Krillin also asked curiously.
"There was a guy named Turles before... who looked just like Goku," Yamcha mused. "Could he be Turles reborn?"
"It's not Turles," Goku shook his head, decisively denying it.
Tien didn't speak, his three eyes wide as he scanned Goku Black, trying to figure something out. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't see anything.
"You've come at the perfect time. It saves me the trouble of finding you one by one. I'll wipe you all out at once!" Goku Black's lips curled into a playful smile as he focused his gaze on Goku. "You're the strongest one in this group, aren't you? Son Goku! Once I finish you, the rest of them are just trash!"
"You... what did you say?" Vegeta trembled with rage. Who are you calling trash?
"Son Goku, let's continue!" Goku Black smiled and beckoned Goku provocatively. "You can have your companions help you; I don't mind taking on all of you at once."
"There's no need for that!" Goku shook his head, knowing that even if Vegeta and the others joined in, they wouldn't be of much help.
"Well, suit yourself. After I clear you guys out, I still have other planets to visit," Goku Black urged.
"Other planets?" Goku was even more confused. But immediately after, his expression grew more serious. "In that case, I won't hold back!"
Goku's pupils shrank slightly, and energy erupted from his body like a fountain. Golden light flared, seemingly dyeing the entire sky gold. When the light faded, Goku's hair had grown rapidly, reaching past his waist.
Super Saiyan 3! Transform!
Seeing this change in Goku, Vegeta's jaw almost hit the ground. Piccolo, Krillin, Yamcha, and Tien were stunned for a long time, unable to come to their senses. How did Goku turn into this?
"This is..." Goku Black frowned slightly, but then he had nothing to worry about. Just a simple energy boost! I thought he was going to turn into a Super Saiyan God. Is this all?
"What? Turning into such an evil-looking form, what are you trying to do?" Goku Black smiled contemptuously.
Goku gave a confident smile and flickered to appear directly in front of Goku Black.
Bang!
Goku struck quickly, his knee slamming upward and hitting Goku Black heavily in the face.
"Awooo..."
Goku Black let out a scream, feeling as if his face were about to shatter.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Goku grabbed one of Goku Black's arms with his left hand and repeatedly hammered his right fist into Goku Black's face, each blow ringing out with a boom.
Everyone on the scene was dumbstruck. Especially Vegeta, who felt a sharp sting in his heart. How did Kakarot get so strong? I can't even turn Super Saiyan 2, and this guy can turn Super Saiyan 3!
Goku soon beat Goku Black until he was covered in wounds and unable to resist.
"Since you don't want to reveal your identity and purpose, I'll eliminate you now. I won't allow you to disturb this world that has finally found peace!" Thick killing intent gathered in Goku's eyes.
Whoosh!
Goku didn't hesitate any longer, throwing Goku Black high into the sky with a flick of his wrist.
"Kamehameha!" Goku condensed an energy wave in his hands. Instantly, a powerful beam of energy shot toward Goku Black in the sky.
"As expected of Goku, he dealt with the opponent so easily!" Krillin let out a small sigh of relief.
Piccolo's brow furrowed, a bad premonition lingering.
"What's wrong, Piccolo?" Krillin was startled. "Goku has the absolute upper hand; it should be fine."
"I hope so," Piccolo said in a low voice.
"Not good! There's someone up there!" Tien's third eye widened several times as he cried out.
Goku also felt something was wrong. Just as the Kamehameha was about to swallow Goku Black...
Swish!
A green figure suddenly appeared beside Goku Black and took him away from the energy wave's path. Goku's pupils shrank, his face changing repeatedly. This guy has an accomplice?
The one who intervened was Zamasu. Zamasu took Goku Black to a distance, set him on the ground, and smiled. "That was close. But this way, you're even closer to the ultimate body!"
"Who is he?" Goku asked.
Piccolo shook his head; he had never seen him before.
"Does that guy have an accomplice?" Krillin said solemnly.
As they spoke, Zamasu had already completely healed Goku Black's injuries using healing techniques.
"Not good! That guy's energy is back to its peak!" Goku was astonished.
"Does that person know healing techniques like Dende?" Krillin exclaimed.
"Healing?" Goku was slightly stunned.
"Thanks," Goku Black stood up and thanked Zamasu.
"If you died, all our efforts would be for nothing!" Zamasu smiled. "The Zero Mortals Plan requires both of us to work together!"
"He really can heal! The guy who looks like me is completely recovered," Goku frowned.
"Why did you only come back now? What took you so long?" Goku Black turned to ask Zamasu.
Piccolo pricked up his ears, listening secretly to their conversation from a distance, hoping to learn their true identities.
"Mm-hmm, because I went to check other parallel worlds," Zamasu smiled.
"So, the conclusion?" Goku Black asked.
"Compared to the world you used to stay in, there are no obstacles worth mentioning. We should be able to easily dominate those worlds!" As Zamasu spoke, he lightly raised his right hand.
Swish!
Instantly, an exquisite box appeared in Zamasu's hand. He opened it. Inside lay seven rings.
"Eh? Strange, why is there an extra ring!" Zamasu was startled.
"What?" Goku Black stepped forward to look, frowning and whispering, "Has another parallel world appeared?"
The two looked at each other. A brief silence.
"Forget it, we can't worry about that much. Let's just clear them out world by world," Zamasu suggested.
"You're right," Goku Black nodded. "Let's clear out Trunks' world first... but where did that guy go?"
"It seems he left in a time machine. He's lucky!" Zamasu smiled lightly. "It doesn't matter; he'll come back sooner or later. By the time he does, his companions will all be dead."
"Then, I'll go deal with that Son Goku again!" As Goku Black spoke, he turned into a streak of golden light and soon appeared directly in front of Goku.
Piccolo: "..."
Piccolo listened for a long time but found it hard to extract any valuable information from their conversation. However, it was certain that these two were extremely evil and seemed to want to eliminate all of humanity.
"Son Goku, let's continue!" Goku Black smiled.
Goku nodded solemnly. This time, I must eliminate him completely. My bad premonition is growing stronger.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Without any more words, the two began a new round of combat. After several exchanges, everyone on the scene was stunned. Before, Goku was clearly suppressing Goku Black. Now, Goku could only fight him to a draw. What's going on?
Snap!
Goku Black waved his hand, and something like lightning covered Goku's body. Goku winced in pain, his hair standing on end.
"What happened? Why is Goku struggling? Did he consume too much energy in the previous fight?" Krillin exclaimed.
"Are there any Senzu Beans left?" Piccolo asked.
"No... the Senzu Beans haven't been growing well these years. Korin has been working hard," Krillin shook his head gently.
"Someone go get Dende!" Piccolo suggested.
"I'll go!" Yamcha volunteered, then smiled awkwardly. "After all, I'm the most useless person here..."
After saying that, Yamcha turned into a streak of light and flew rapidly toward the Lookout. Zamasu glanced at Yamcha but had no intention of stopping him. It seemed he planned to let them bring reinforcements so he could wipe them all out at once.
Boom!
Powerful energy suddenly erupted from Goku, dispersing the lightning Goku Black had placed on him. Immediately after, Goku charged forward again, tangling with Goku Black. For a time, the two were evenly matched. Both were heavily injured.
"Hmph, not bad," Goku Black smiled lightly, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth.
"How did you suddenly get stronger?" Goku asked, frowning.
"Son Goku, using your strength to boost mine is truly a great choice," Goku Black smiled, his grin becoming even more brilliant.
Swish!
Zamasu descended from the sky, landing beside Goku Black, his hands covered in healing light. In an instant, Goku Black's injuries were healed again.
"This guy!" Goku gritted his teeth. Vegeta clenched his fists tightly but was helpless.
"Very good, very good," Goku Black was excited, feeling the powerful strength surging in his body. "Every time my injured cells regenerate, I gradually gain control! The heart of a god and the body of a Saiyan are gradually merging!"
"God? Heart of a god?" Goku was stunned, not quite understanding.
"I see. Could this guy be some kind of god?" Piccolo guessed.
Goku Black and Zamasu ignored Piccolo. Keep guessing! With your limited knowledge, you'll never know we're apprentice Supreme Kais from another universe!
Snap!
Goku Black tilted his head back and dispersed the golden light. Goku and the others were stunned, staring at him, not knowing what he was up to. Then, Goku Black's smile became even more brilliant.
"I have reached a level that you mortals can never touch!" Goku Black laughed lightly, then let out a series of shouts.
Snap!
Rose-colored flames erupted from all over Goku Black's body. Seeing him like this, Goku and the others widened their eyes in horror. How did he turn into this?
"Pink?" Goku was shocked.
"Oh, truly amazing!" Zamasu smiled. "So when a god surpasses a Super Saiyan God, they turn this color!"
"I've decided to give this transformation a new name!" Goku Black's smile widened. "Let's call it Super Saiyan Rosé!"
Goku: "..."
"Super Saiyan God! He said Super Saiyan God!" Piccolo's face changed. "Isn't that the transformation Trunks mentioned before?"
"Damn it! I don't have much energy left. This is bad!" Goku felt his strength failing. After all, his energy consumption in the previous fight had been too great.
"Son Goku, Vegeta, you're no longer of any use. Prepare to die!" Goku Black smiled contemptuously and delivered a heavy blow directly to Goku's chest.
"Splat..."
Goku spat out a large mouthful of blood, his body flying backward in an arc and crashing to the ground.
Thud!
The golden aura around Goku dissipated as he returned to his normal state.
To be continued…
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