Goku, Vegeta, C17, Frieza, Toppo and Jiren were the last fighters in the ring. Goku and Vegeta were fighting Jiren in their Super Saiyan Blue form while Frieza and C17 were fighting Toppo.
"C17, are you guys okay?" asked Goku because he saw that they had trouble with the fighter from Universe 11.
"Yeah, don't worry. I think we can handle this one." answered C17.
Frieza was in his golden form and he put up good a fight against Toppo however it seemed like Toppo still had more power which he was hiding throughout the tournament. After an intense fight Frieza ran out of stamina and Toppo easily knock him off and, by himself, C17 didn't stand any chance against him so he was eliminated as well.
Caulifla didn't sit down for a moment because she was too nervous about the out coming. Still in her Super Saiyan 2 form her palms were resting on the stay.
'Two against two. I just hope that Goku and Vegeta put aside their pride for once and they'll fight together. Goku seems really exhausted he barely can stay in his Super Saiyan Blue form. I swear I'll kill you if you die, Goku!' thought Caulifla and she closed her eyes.
The two Saiyans were not match for Jiren not even in their Blue form. It even got worse when Toppo finally arrived to help Jiren out and even though he just fought Frieza and C17 he didn't seem tired at all. He attacked Vegeta and the fight was ruthless and when it turned out that Toppo was actually a God of Destruction apprentice Universe 6 and Universe 7 almost lost their hope.
"If anyone then Master Vegeta can beat Toppo. He's stronger than a god and I know he'll knock him off or die trying." said Cabba.
"And Goku'll knock Jiren off. I know he can do it. He has to do it." added Caulifla however she wasn't so sure.
'I don't know how longer can Goku hold on. He's really tired. I shouldn't have fought him. He would be in a much better shape. Please, Goku, win. Win for me. Win for us!' thought Caulifla and a tear ran down on her cheek.
Goku was standing on front of Jiren and he was ready for the battle. He used Instant Transmission but it seemed like he was just avoiding his opponent. His attacks were too slow and too predictable.
"What is Goku doing? He can't damage Jiren with those kind of attacks." said Kale.
It was strange for Caulifla as well because it was nothing like Goku. He always went toe-to-toe against his opponents and didn't care about the odds but now something was different. While she was thinking something struck her, an image from her fight with Goku when he said
'Martial arts isn't like street fighting.'
"He's not running. He's not running at all. Look before he disappears he puts some kind of ki blasts on the ground. It's like he's making a minefield." said Caulifla.
'Wow, I can't believe he can think of these kind of tricks while he's fighting Jiren. He's not just strong but actually really smart as well.' thought Caulifla and she smiled.
"A minefield? That's genius." said Kale as she was taking a closer look.
When Jiren stepped on of those blast everything exploded around him.
"Nice going, Goku!" shouted Krilin.
"Kakarot! Above you!" shouted Vegeta.
When Goku looked up he saw Jiren unharmed. He attacked Goku and beat him to the point where he couldn't stand up anymore and he also lost his Super Saiyan Blue form.
'Noo! It can't be! You can't lose! Please, stand up!' thought Caulifla.
Vegeta eliminated Toppo when he passed the power of Super Saiyan Blue and went Ultra Super Saiyan Blue.
"Jiren! Now I am your opponent!" said Vegeta.
The fight began but Vegeta was clearly overpowered by Jiren even in his Ultra Super Saiyan Blue form but Vegeta refused to give up. He stood up every time just to give enough time to Goku to recover but the next punch was too much for him and he had been eliminated.
As he was floating toward the Void he gave his remaining energy to Goku. It wasn't much but at least Goku could stand up though he couldn't move at all and he was just standing in front of Jiren, waiting for the inevitable.
"It's over." said Jiren and he launched his attack.
"Goku!" shouted Caulifla.
Pictures appeared on front of Goku as he was reaching deep to find some power to dodge Jiren's punch. The first image was Jiren as he said
'Trust begets nothing!'
Then C17, Master Roshi, Tien, C18, Piccolo, Gohan, Frieza and Krilin. They were all calling for him. He saw Vegeta as he was floating toward the Void and he sent his last energy to him.
"Kakarot! I leave the rest...to you."
But he needed one final push to reach the power. Suddenly Caulifla appeared in front of him as she hugged him.
'You better win this thing, old man!' said Caulifla.
Goku disappeared and turned up behind Jiren. Nobody could hide their surprise but Caulifla was just standing there smiling.
"Caulifla-san. You don't seem so surprised. I think you knew that he could turn the tables." said Cabba.
"Yes, I knew. Don't ask how I just knew. Like when he disappeared in that explosion. Right before he turned up my heart missed a beat and a warm feeling took over. I can't explain to be honest." said Caulifla.
Kale turned to Vados and asked
"Vados-san, do you know what kind of form Goku uses?"
"Yes, it's Ultra Instinct." answered Vados.
"Ultra Instinct?" wondered Caulifla.
"Yes. It's a form that even gods can't reach easily. However it seems like, despite he's a mortal, Goku somehow obtained it within forty minutes or so. It's really amazing." said Vados.
"Of course it's amazing. He IS amazing." said Caulifla quietly.
Goku dodged Jiren's attacks also he was able to hit him with a powerful punch in his stomach.
"However," continued Vados ", the next time he loses this power it will be over. I'm really curious if he can master it before he runs out of stamina."
"I know he can do it. He's the strongest in all universes." said Caulifla.
The fight was fast and intense neither of the fighters wanted to leave the arena as a loser. Jiren hit hard Goku who landed on a floating rock. Caulifla was so excited she was hitting Cabba's head and almost choked him with her other arm which was around his neck.
"Please...let...me...go." begged Cabba but Caulifla didn't hear him at all.
Jiren was attacking Goku but it seemed like neither of them moved. Goku counterattacked and on of his punches finally hit Jiren who backed up a few steps.
"Jiren! Stop wasting time and hit him with your strongest attack! Knock Goku off!" shouted Belmod.
Jiren powered up and fired his but Goku didn't move at all he was just standing there.
"Move you idiot!" shouted Caulifla and her grip around Cabba's neck became stronger.
"I...can't...breathe..." said Cabba but Caulifla didn't heard him again.
Jiren's ki blast disappeared like it never existed. Everybody was shocked when Goku turned up behind Jiren holding his most powerful attack in his hand. He hit it with two of his fingers and the energy ball was erased. By the time Jiren turned around Goku was a few steps from him. He dodged Jiren's attack and did a back flip while he hit Jiren four times who almost fell down to the Void. Jiren charged at him and launched his attacks but somehow he missed Goku and stopped right behind him. Goku landed around fifty punches on Jiren who flew into a rock.
"But...how? He didn't even move an inch." said Caulifla.
She looked around and saw as the gods of destruction were standing up and then she heard the conversation between Whis and Beerus.
'Is...is this Mastered Ultra Instinct? Does this mean he's stronger than the gods of destruction?' thought Caulifla
When she looked back at Goku his new form was revealed. His hair was white, his eyes were gray and intense heat replaced his energy aura. She was amazed.
"Are you sure you wanna watch him? I mean he's shirtless and I don't want you to feel uncomfortable or someth..." Cabba couldn't finish his sentence because Caulifla smashed his head to the ground.
"Cabba...you really need to learn when to speak and when to shut up." said Caulifla as she was pushing his head deeper in the ground.
Jiren couldn't move at all and he was completely shocked.
"The fight starts now, Jiren!" said Goku and he launched his attack which was faster than light.
"Is...this...the speed of Ultra Instinct?" asked Piccolo.
Goku totally overpowered Jiren and the out coming of the fight was obvious. When Jiren ran out of options something changed in him he just couldn't believe that someone could be stronger than him, someone who valued trust over raw power. He powered up and he finally showed his full power and took a hard hit on Goku who fell to the ground and couldn't move. Caulifla heard Krilin shouting
"No matter what, no matter the peril, you've always sprung back. You'll be be able to defeat Jiren. I believe in you! So get up, Goku!"
Goku moved his hands and somehow he managed to stand up.
"Impossible! How can that be?" shouted Belmod.
"Goku isn't fighting for himself. It's because he's bearing our hopes too." said Piccolo.
"That's right. Goku has people who help raise each other up. Our existence gives Goku strength. I'm sure he doesn't believe, even for a moment, that he came this far by himself." added Master Roshi.
"Goku's the reason we can be here now. Goku in we trust." said Krilin.
Caulifla was amazed. The love and respect Goku got from his friends was absolutely amazing. She knew he was a good person but these sentences not just reassured her in that but she also realized that he was the best person in all universes.
'You were teaching me despite the fact that our universes were at stake. You always stood up no matter how much you got beaten up. Now I know it's because you don't wanna let your friends down and this makes you not just a better fighter but a better person. Your power is just one thing. But that's combined with your personality is the reason I love you.' thought Caulifla.
Jiren fired a powerful ki blast toward the benches. Goku appeared in front of Caulifla and blocked Jiren's attack with one arm. Caulifla couldn't believe her eyes and wanted to touch Goku but then she realized probably that wasn't the right moment.
"You..." shouted Goku with anger "...I don't think I'm a hero of justice or something. But, those who'd hurt my friends, I WON'T FORGIVE!"
"Oh Jiren, you bastard! You shouldn't have done that. Now Goku's angry. Consider yourself lucky because murder is against the rules!" said Caulifla.
"Goku'll tear you to shreds. Enjoy your final moments, Jiren!" said Cabba.
"Go, Goku! Eliminate this selfish person and win this tournament!" said Kale.
Goku attacked with his full power and totally overpowered Jiren who couldn't block his attacks and he was Goku's punching bag.
"Go, Kakarot! Beat Jiren for us!" shouted Vegeta.
Goku finished his series of attacks with a Kamehameha which sent Jiren to the ground who couldn't move at all. Goku landed in front of him. He put his hand on the ground and fired a ki blast which made the whole arena shaking and the ground collapsed under Jiren who fell to the Void.
"And the winner is..." the Grand Pries couldn't finish his sentence because Goku started to scream painfully and he collapsed.
"W-what's happening?" asked Caulifla nervously.
"I think he's paying the price for the limit-breaker power of the gods." answered Vados.
"Is he going to die?" asked Cabba in shock.
"Hmmmm. I don't know. May be he will may be he won't." answered Vados calmly.
Caulifla jumped down to Goku and put one of her hands under Goku's head and she put her other hand on his chest.
"Don't you dare to die after all of this, Goku! I don't wanna lose you like this." said Caulifla.
'He's shaking but his body is on fire. What did you do Goku?' thought Caulifla and she held his hand.
The members of Universe 7 also jumped down to Goku.
"Caulifla! Quick, give him this!" said Gohan and he gave her a bean.
"A bean? Are you nuts?" shouted Caulifla.
"It's a senzu bean. It should heal every wound." said Krilin.
"I wouldn't recommend." said the Grand Priest.
"What? Why not?" asked Piccolo.
"His body is exhausted, it completely ran out of energy and of stamina. If you give him that bean then the sudden burst of energy will explode along with his body. It's up to him if he survives or not." explained the Grand Priest and continued "I think it's time to erase the universes which lost the tournament. Zeeno-sama, whenever you're ready."
"W-wait...Zeeno-sama...p-please don't do it." stuttered Goku and he was still in huge pain.
"Shh. Don't talk. We knew what happens if we lose." said Caulifla.
"The rules were clear, Goku-san." said Cabba.
"I'll...I'll wish back...every universe...with the...Super Dragon Balls. So why...why not...just let everyone...go home...and I...I won't wish...anything." said Goku and he passed out.
"Goku. Goku. Goku! You can't die. I forbid you to die, bastard!" cried Caulifla.
"Relax. He just passed out." said Vados.
"Zeeno-sama, what do you say? Is Goku's offer acceptable?" asked the Grand Priest.
"Hmmmm. Yes, it is acceptable. No universe shall be erased today. It was an amazing tournament. Everybody is free to go." said Zeeno.
"As Zeeno-sama said everybody's free to go. Now all of you shall return to your universes." added the Grand Priest.
The members of universes couldn't believe what Goku wished. He chose to save the universes even though most of them hated him but with this he earned their respect.
The members of Universe 6 and Universe 7 were still kneeling next to Goku.
"Caulifla-san. It's time to go home." said Cabba.
"Come Sis. Let his friends take care of him." added Kale.
"Do you really think I'm gonna leave him when he's dying?" asked Caulifla sharply.
"He's in good hands. You saw the love Goku got from his friends. They won't let anything to happen with him." said Cabba.
Caulifla looked at Cabba but in a way that made even Beerus sweat.
"It's all right. When he recovers you'll be the first person we call. That's a promise." said Gohan.
"And you can visit the Earth of Universe 7 anytime you want." added Vados.
Caulifla didn't know what to do. She didn't want to leave Goku at all. On the other hand she knew that he was in really good hands.
"Goku, you better recover or I'll haunt you in the other world." said Caulifla quietly to Goku and she kissed her forehead.
"Are you ready?! Every other universe has already left! And this place is so boring." complained Champa.
Caulifla took a killer look at Champa.
"O-or whenever you're ready. No rush at all you know. I-I'm gonna be over there." said Champa and he hid behind Vados.
Before she let Goku off he opened his eyes and looked Caulifla.
"H-hey Cauli! When I recover I wanna train you. I'll teach you everything I know. You'll be the strongest in your universe!" said Goku.
"In my universe? Are you kidding, right? I'll be the strongest in ALL universes. This includes yours as well obviously. So enjoy your position as long as you can because I'm coming for you, Goku!" said Caulifla and she smiled.
"That's the...spirit." laughed Goku and he passed out again.
"Very well then. Cabba! I'll go to Planet Sadala soon and I'll train you. But don't think it'll be easy!" said Vegeta.
Cabba looked surprised but he quickly said
"T-thank you Master Vegeta. I won't let you down!" said Cabba as he bowed.
"Of course you won't or I'll kill you myself! And don't call me master! This is the last time I'm warning you!" said Vegeta.
"Y-yes Ma...I mean Vegeta-san!" said Cabba and he bowed three more times.
"Very well. I think it's time to go home." said Whis.
The fighters of Universe 6 and Universe 7 said goodbye and everyone went home.
Somewhere in the deep space of Universe 7
Only one ship was floating somewhere in the unknown regions of the space. The ship was huge almost three or four times bigger than Frieza's ship. It served as a headquarter and as a battleship and it had enough space for a huge army as well. The officer knocked at a door and when the access was granted he stepped in and bowed. The room was dark and really cold compared to the rest of the ship, his breaths were visible. When the lights turned on he saw a seat which pointed toward a window. Chills ran down on his spine as the chair slowly turned toward him.
"What do you want, officer?" said the unknown person and she said the word officer with disgust in her voice.
"I am sorry for bothering you ma'am. Our new recruits passed our tests and I brought you the results. They did really well, everybody passed and they are more than worthy to join our cause ma'am." said the officer and he started to sweat.
"I'll be the judge of that. Or did you forget your place again? Should I remind you where you stand?" asked the lady with anger in her voice.
"I didn't mean like that ma'am. I didn't mean to be disrespectful at all." said the officer and he quickly bowed and gave her the results.
"You said they're more than worthy. As I see they had to do one of our battle simulation twice. Care to explain? You know I don't like when someone's trying to lie, officer." said the lady who spat these words like venom.
"I-it wasn't obvious for them ma'am. The trainers, seeing their past results, gave them another shot and for the second time they reached 100%." said the officer but he was shaking.
"I see. I wanna meet them. The recruits and the trainers. Make it happen, officer!" said the lady.
"Y-yes, of course ma'am!" said the officer who bowed then left the room.
Thirty minutes later the team, with their trainers, stepped in the room.
"I've seen your results. I know this team reached almost 100% on every battle simulation they had to do. However almost 100% is not 100% plus they had to do one practice twice. Why?" asked the lady impatiently.
"The goal of the battle simulation wasn't clear for them ma'am. But we gave them another shot to prove their worth. At the second time they reached 100% ma'am." said one the trainers.
"That's exactly what the officer said. You had more than thirty minutes yet you couldn't find a better explanation?" asked the lady but the sentence was more like a statement.
"I am...I am sorry ma'am. Next ti..." he couldn't finish his sentence because the lady shot a ki blast through his heart.
"Excuses, excuses. I hate excuses. Anyone has something to ad?" asked the lady who was smiling.
No one dared to take a breath, they were standing there quietly.
"I see...As I see this team is useless and for some reason these trainers think you're worthy. You failed one of your practice yet you're still here. But you failed. And you know what happens to those people who fail?" asked the lady.
"They...they die ma'am." said one of the recruit.
"Wonderful, one of you can talk. But saying that they die is so...how should I say...so uncivilized. Let's call it...a favor for the future." said the lady who smirked.
The door closed behind them and only screams came out from that room. Two minutes later the lady opened the door and walked out. The officer was waiting for her outside and he was ready to take orders.
"Officer. Clean my room. Drop the bodies out. And let me know when lunch is ready. I'm starving." ordered the lady.
"It will be done ma'am." answered the officer and he bowed.
