"Why?" Vados was puzzled. From what she knew, Whis wasn't someone who gave up so easily.
"God of Destruction candidates can learn Destruction Energy, right?" Whis smiled bitterly. "But… Zeru already controls a power that surpasses Destruction Energy."
"What?!" Vados froze, then exclaimed in shock, "A power higher than Destruction Energy? What is it?!"
"Erasure."
Whis spoke in a low voice.
"Erasure?!"
Vados inhaled sharply, her expression filled with disbelief. Whis understood the terror of that ability, and so did she.
"So… who exactly is that boy named Zeru?" Vados took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in her heart as she asked.
"I don't know. But I believe he must be connected to the vanished Grand Zeno King," Whis speculated. "Perhaps… he's even a descendant left behind by that being."
"If that's the case… then we can only take a gentle approach with him."
Vados's gaze sharpened. Previously, only two beings in the entire multiverse possessed Erasure. Now, a third had appeared. What did that signify? No one knew. No one could imagine.
Meanwhile, after returning to Earth, Zeru briefly sensed his surroundings before heading straight to a northern island.
Looking down from the sky, he saw Super Saiyan 3 Goku battling Kid Buu.
After sensing their Power levels, Zeru noted that Goku had 4 trillion, while Kid Buu had 4.2 trillion.
The gap was clear, yet Goku hadn't fallen behind in the fight.
Step!
After a clash that forced both fighters apart, Zeru watched as Goku shot into the sky at incredible speed.
Bang!
A lightning-charged punch slammed into Kid Buu's face, caving it in just like Vegeta had done earlier. But unlike before, this blow sent Kid Buu flying.
"Ha!"
Goku knew the immense strain of Super Saiyan 3. Even with a Super Senzu Bean, ending the fight quickly was ideal.
He roared, gathering all his strength, hands cupped together as he prepared a massive Kamehameha.
But…
Kid Buu wouldn't just stand there.
He stabilized himself midair, sneered, and instantly appeared in front of Goku.
"You're really asking to die!"
With a twist of his small body, he kicked Goku away just as he was charging up.
Bang!
Kid Buu pressed forward with a brutal barrage of punches. The assault was relentless. With one final heavy blow, Goku cried out in pain, while Kid Buu laughed excitedly and raised his hand again.
This time, Goku caught his fist mid-strike. Gritting his teeth, he twisted Kid Buu's arm out of shape and slammed his knee into his stomach.
"Ahhh!"
Goku roared as his aura surged, completely suppressing Kid Buu despite the 1 trillion power gap.
They fought purely with physical combat—no flashy blasts, no energy waves. But every punch they threw could have destroyed a planet under the right conditions.
"Can Goku win?" Krillin and Piccolo flew up beside Zeru, watching the battle with concern.
"Hard to say. But Goku's the kind of guy who creates miracles."
Zeru smiled faintly. "By the way, did the Supreme Kai tell him about the Potara earrings?"
"Potara?" Krillin and Piccolo exchanged confused looks and shook their heads.
"I see…"
Zeru frowned slightly. Glancing at the battlefield, he noticed Vegeta lying unconscious—likely defeated earlier.
Boom!
Another thunderous impact echoed through the sky as Goku punched Kid Buu into the ground, creating a massive crater.
"Is it over?" Krillin flew above the crater, peering down excitedly.
Boom!
Before he could finish, a violent surge of energy erupted from within.
Step!
A figure shot out and instantly reached Goku.
Bang!
Without hesitation, Goku countered, striking Kid Buu again.
Another punch twisted Kid Buu's head around unnaturally.
Goku stepped back, firing a powerful energy blast.
Boom!
The blast tore through Kid Buu's body, leaving a gaping hole in his abdomen. For the first time—
Kid Buu showed fear.
But it was quickly replaced by rage.
Steam burst from the hole on his head as his power began to rise.
4.5 trillion.
4.6 trillion.
4.7 trillion.
In mere moments, it surged to 4.8 trillion—now exceeding Goku by 800 billion.
A sinister smile spread across Kid Buu's face as his narrow eyes opened slightly.
"Son Goku… congratulations. You've made me angry. So I'll turn you into candy and eat you!"
His childish tone made the words almost comical—but no one was laughing.
Everyone's expressions turned grim.
Kid Buu had become even stronger.
Steam burst from his head again, and the antenna-like appendage fired a beam toward Goku.
"Goku, watch out! That's his magic! If it hits you, you'll turn into candy—and he'll get stronger after eating you!"
Zeru shouted a warning.
"What?!"
Goku dodged immediately—but Kid Buu was already upon him. The antenna wrapped around Goku and swallowed him whole.
A flash of light.
Then—
Goku was gone.
In his place stood a taller, leaner Buu… wearing Goku's clothes.
"What… what just happened?!" Krillin and Piccolo cried out in shock.
"Goku's been absorbed. That thing is now… Goku Buu."
Zeru narrowed his eyes and checked its Power level.
9.6 trillion.
"Uncle Zeru!"
At that moment, Gohan, Supreme Kai Shin, and Kibito appeared in the sky. Gohan greeted him.
Zeru smiled.
Gohan had arrived—
In his Mystic form.
Perfect timing.
But what surprised Zeru was this—
Gohan's Power level had reached…
9 trillion.
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