As soon as Zeru caught up, he heard Goku asking Supreme Kai Shin a question.
"Lord Supreme Kai, according to what you said… that monster created by the evil wizard Bibidi is currently sealed on Earth?"
"Yes!"
Shin nodded heavily, fear flashing across his face.
"That terrifying being has the power to destroy the entire universe!"
He paused, then looked at everyone with a serious expression.
"So… we absolutely cannot let that creature be released! Otherwise, not just Earth—even the entire universe will be destroyed!"
Hearing this, Zeru inwardly shook his head.
Destroy Earth? Sure.
But the entire universe?
Even a God of Destruction wouldn't dare claim that so casually.
"The only one who can break the seal is Bibidi's son—Babidi!"
Shin continued.
"Recently, we discovered that Babidi has already arrived on Earth. He must be plotting how to unseal Majin Buu. If he succeeds… we will all die!"
His fear was palpable.
Krillin and Piccolo, who had just arrived, turned grim.
Cold sweat formed on their foreheads.
They were clearly shaken.
But—
Goku?
His eyes lit up.
Full of excitement.
"Lord Supreme Kai, is this Babidi strong?"
"…It's Babidi, not Babadi!"
Shin shot him an annoyed look.
"He himself isn't very strong, but… he's a pure and evil sorcerer. He knows many dark spells, so he's still very dangerous."
That only made Goku more excited.
A powerful opponent—
Was exactly what he wanted.
"Oh, right!"
Shin suddenly added,
"Babidi specializes in mind control. Anyone he controls will have their physical abilities and combat power greatly enhanced!"
"But don't worry. He can only control those with evil in their hearts. You all seem fine—just be cautious of his other magic."
As Shin explained—
Vegeta, who had been carried by Krillin, slowly regained consciousness.
Hearing about the power boost—
His his gaze sharpened.
A thought formed.
"Put me down!"
His cold voice echoed in the air.
"You can't get down yourself?"
Krillin snapped, annoyed.
He'd been carrying him the whole time—
No thanks, and now attitude?
"Heh."
Vegeta slapped Krillin on the back and flew off.
"Tch… unbelievable!"
Krillin winced in pain.
If he were stronger—
He'd definitely fight back.
"For what it's worth… we might not have evil thoughts, but Vegeta definitely does."
Krillin muttered.
"Krillin!"
Goku frowned.
"The enemy isn't even here yet—don't start internal conflict!"
"Heh."
Vegeta simply sneered.
He had no intention of explaining.
Because—
That thought had indeed crossed his mind.
Soon—
They followed the two possessed fighters to a vast wasteland.
Everyone hid among rocks.
"That guy… is that Babidi?"
Goku crouched, peeking ahead.
In the distance—
A short, ugly alien stood there, holding a strange container, looking excited.
"Probably… not?"
Shin hesitated.
"I don't think so either," Krillin said.
"He looks too… pathetic. Not evil enough."
He glanced at Piccolo.
"If anything, Piccolo looks more like a pure villain."
"Shut up."
Piccolo shot him a glare.
"Quiet!"
Shin raised a hand.
At that moment—
Gohan and Kibito arrived.
"Lord Shin, has Babidi appeared?"
"Not yet—wait…"
Shin suddenly froze.
A dark portal opened on the ground.
Two figures stepped out.
When Shin saw the taller one—
His face changed instantly.
"What?! Da… Dabura?!"
Kibito's expression also shifted.
"You know him?!"
Goku asked, curious.
"Dabura…"
Shin took a deep breath.
"The King of the Demon Realm."
"There exists another world—the Dark Demon Realm. And he… is its ruler."
"In our world, there may not be a definitive strongest… but in the Demon Realm, there is."
"And that is him—Dabura!"
Those words—
Sent chills through Krillin, Piccolo, and Gohan.
Even Shin and Kibito were visibly tense.
The title alone—
Was terrifying.
"Heh."
Vegeta crossed his arms, smirking.
"If that trash faces me… I'll kill him."
Zeru glanced at him—
But said nothing.
Because he had already checked.
Dabura's original power—
Around 70 billion.
Now?
210 billion.
Strong.
But—
Against Vegeta?
Just as he said—
No suspense.
He'd be killed.
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