A/N: Hey, everyone. And we're back with DARAGON Ch9. In the last chapter, I know Night Raid could've killed the Jaegers, but they didn't. And that'll be explained in this chapter. But I will admit though, it sounds like nothing but plot armor all around.

Not to mention Kurome's now deeply in love with Goku, whether she admits it or not. And Ch8 proves so otherwise. After this Ch & DBSxFT Ch45, I'm excited to work on DARAGON Ch10 & DBSxFT Ch46 (the start of the Goku Black Arc).

Get to reading...!

Ice Queen Arc

Chapter 9: Kill the Obscene Disagreement.

FULL RECAP: Given the task to bond, Goku & Kurome were left with no choice but to do what Esdeath had instructed, no matter how long it would take. With Esdeath, Kusu & the Jaegers giving the room to just Goku & Kurome, the two's way of bonding was exactly what either had in mind.

After Kurome exposed the weak side of her that she didn't want anyone to see, she was given a promise by Goku, the Saiyan who wanted to free her. Just as when Kurome was about to open up more to Goku, Night Raid initiated their rescue operation.

It was a successful operation Night Raid pulled off. As Goku leaves with his group, him & Akame were looking down at a weaken state Kurome, who was looking at them, crying, to which, surprised Akame the most out of the two of them...

Late Afternoon

Universe 10

Outer Space, Close to Earth...

The operation was a success. Night Raid had fully infiltrated Esdeath's home planet and rescued Goku, the Saiyan who grew an affection to Najenda. They took out the majority of the Jaegers, but the question that comes to mind is: why didn't they finish them off when they got the chance?

Today's chapter picks up where the last one left off. Night Raid had successfully rescued Goku & are now exiting out of Planet Dranakis' atmosphere. Excluding Bulma, the entire Night Raid were there, with Goku inside of the God Cube as it served as their transportation back to earth, specifically their hideout...

"Wow... you guys certainly are something else, huh?" Goku said, scratching the back of his head as the next he got tackled by a sudden hug from a certain red-eyes assassin. "Whoa!"

"... ... ..."

That person who gave him the hug so unexpectedly was the wielder of Murasame, Akame. She had him locked in within her grasp. Goku's arms were out in a w-shape as his eyes widened. In his POV, he was seeing Akame laying her head on his chest as her eyes were covered by her front bangs...

"Akame...?" Goku noticed her covered face & saw her only her cheeks turning red.

"I'm glad you're all right, Goku." Akame said with a sigh of relief. Giving the benefit of the doubt, she smiled.

"Thanks for the concern, Akame. But, uh, why are you hugging me?" Goku asked. He had no clue as to why someone like Akame would do such a thing. To Goku, he thought of Akame as heartless due to him just assuming she was the type.

"Our promise, Goku..." Akame responded, looking up at Goku as it caused him to enter a flashback.

"Can the part where you said you make me sad apply to the situation all of us will get pulled in? Like when you come to face Esdeath, you won't die?"

"Sure, sure. I guess, Akame."

"Mmm." Akame in the flashback shows a smile. "Then it's a promise, Goku." she gave out her right pinky as Goku took out his.

"It's a promise!" he repeated.

The promise. Goku remembered now. It was so fathomable that Goku was awestruck about it. He had just now remembered about it. And the only reason as to why he had just remembered it was because his mind was taken off thanks to the Night Raid rescue operation.

It was clear in his head now. Thanks to that, Goku proceeded to head pat her. "Yeah. To not die, is what you want, huh?"

"That's correct. You promise me, so I want you to still fulfill it."

"Hehe, of course I'll fulfill it, Akame. You betcha I will."

"Good." Akame smiled at him, causing him to blush just a little bit. "By the way, Goku, why is it you smell like Kurome...? This scent is so different, yet strong. It's a scene I've never smelled before..."

"(Yikes! That's right! During my week at Dranakis, I had sex with Kurome for 9 days! Her scent must've rubbed on him hard!)" Goku gulped.

This wasn't good. Being the younger sister of Akame, Kurome had Goku to herself for 9 days. It would make sense as to how Goku's scent was different. They fucked for 9 days, for your information! And now Kurome fell down the road of wanting Goku to herself, boyfriend-to-girlfriend. But Akame doesn't know that, nope. She doesn't know Kurome has a crush on Goku, so Goku had no choice but to play it safe...

"Err... well, during the time I was with Esdeath & the Jaegers, Esdeath forced me to take part in a friendly spar that went on for days." Goku said, lying to cover up his tracks. He didn't want to admit this, but he sort of has a little crush on Kurome, despite being married.

"That's... weird, I suppose. But I'm assuming out of all of them, she was the one who went the hardest on you, didn't she?"

"The hardest...? Eh..." Goku looked to his left as a thought bubble appeared above his head. An image of Kurome getting creampied over a hundred times surfaced his thought bubble as the next switched over to his insanely huge cock cumming very deep inside of Kurome as the two were making out. "Well, she did put on a fight (in bed, that is)."

Let's not get it twisted here. Even though what Akame did was something a lover what do to another, she didn't, in fact, realize she was falling for him. It was slow, and she didn't notice, but soon she will. And when that time comes when she realizes she has feelings for the new member and that Kurome as well, Akame was going to make sure she wins him over.

And the same goes for Najenda as she cuts in right here...

"I take it you had no problem in handling her, right?" Najenda said, cutting in as she made the two separate. "Goku?"

Akame was the first to respond, not to mention doing it while steaming up. "Huh! Najenda! You developed a habit of appearing out of nowhere, especially when it's around Goku."

"I am the leader, and I care about our members. That includes our new ones. Basically, you're fine, right?" Najenda said, crossed armed as she eyed Goku scratching the back of his head.

Goku responded smiling. "Yep! I've had no problem being stuck with Esdeath & the Jaegers for the past 9 days! Oh, by the way, you guys, why didn't you all kill them when you had the chance?"

"I thought it was obvious, Goku. It's 'cause Esdeath was there. Or at least she probably was but was concealing her energy." Piccolo answered.

"Thanks to Najenda informing us with such great inform, we knew how much Esdeath loves the Jaegers. So that means if we were to go for the kill, then it would mean we would face her on the spot, given that she loves them as mentioned earlier." Gohan cuts in. "We had to be strategic, Dad. We couldn't just rush in and face them before rescuing you."

"Heh..!" Gotenks' snarkiness was getting the better of him as he rubs under his nose with his right index finger while closing his eyes to showcase his grin. "We should've done it anyway. Those chumps didn't even put up a fight. Even though we were the ones that gave them the element of surprise, we should've ended them while we had the chance."

"I agree with the little brat." Chelsea said, sucking on her lollipop. "Even if they're Esdeath's favorites, that was an open window."

"We couldn't risk it, Chelsea. Esdeath would've saved them asap, given that she was on that planet, I'm assuming." Akame added.

"But.. she wasn't..." Goku cuts in, rest assuring them as the group all stared at him, stunned.

"Wait, Kakarot... you're not saying..."

"Yeah... Esdeath wasn't home. She went on a meeting trip with Zeni & Whis' dad." Goku bluntly said. "You guys could've killed them..."

Everyone's mind in the cube were blank. But their eyes were wide. Staring cluelessly at Goku, they all simultaneously blinked. What they assumed was something they didn't expect. And because of that, Lubbock, Tatsumi, Mine, & Vegeta comedically grew their heads large to yell over an innocent Goku...

"Kakarot, you moron! Why didn't you tell us the moment we touched land, you idiot!?" Vegeta yelled as multiple cross-popping veins appeared everywhere on his face.

"Hey, how was I supposed to know your plan was to just rescue me, huh? Had I been informed the moment you guys came in contact with me, then I could've told you, Vegeta. Why do you keep calling me an idiot anyway?"

"Kch... 'cause you ARE an idiot, you idiot!" Vegeta said, shark teeth appearing.

"Dude's right, man. Fuck!" Lubbock grunted as he turned left, annoyed.

"Great. With that information already passed, we could've ended the Jaegers' reign! Damn it!" Mine grunted.

"I feel you, Mine." said Tatsumi backing up a boiled up Mine. "Goku, you could've said something, you know. It may have been our fault, but still, man, it wouldn't hurt."

"Sorry."

"Such a handsome face, but a bonehead for a trade. Nice..." Leone said, teasing. "(Hmm. Definitely my type, hehe)."

Having to not know about Esdeath actually not being there thanks to Goku not informing them was to be expected. And because of that, Goku was getting chewed off by Tatsumi, Lubbock, Mine & mostly Vegeta. This was happening in the background.

Gohan, Gotenks & Piccolo were just watching Goku getting his head ripped off once again. As for Najenda & the others, they were a bit upset at the miss opportunity. But... it happens. What can you do...?

"Hmm... a missed opportunity, but there's nothing we can do about now." Najenda said, lighting up her smoke. "For now, our plan is to head back to Earth. We should use this time to prepare ourselves. Knowing Esdeath, she'll come for our heads the moment we touch her precious Jaegers."

"Then I say we let 'em come!" Gotenks threw his right clenched fist in the air, amped to take on the upcoming challenge.

"Let's not get too hasty, kid. We may have gotten the upper advantage, but that doesn't mean we'll get that again." said Najenda informing Gotenks again.

"Yeah, yeah, old lady. You're just saying that 'cause you've been one step behind Esdeath for years. You've never had us...!"

Uh-oh. Gotenks just signed his release right there. The two words that no one in Night Raid wanted to say to Najenda, 'cause it pisses her off so much, and Gotenks just flat out said it. The moment Gotenks said it, the current members of Night Raid were dead silent. Nervous & intensely sweating, they all looked at Najenda as she was boiling up all her anger into her right fist...

"OWW!" Gotenks crouches as he used his hands to cover his bump on the head thanks to Najenda. "You didn't have to hit me! I was just pointing out facts! Your team sucked before we got here! Just sayin'!"

Gotenks' shit talking wasn't making things any better. And because of that, it earned him another punch to the head, throwing him off his a-game as comedically, smoke was coming out...

"Stupid brat..." Najenda mumbled under her breath. "Kids are so rude, I swear..."

"Poor Gotenks. You did had it coming, though..." Lubbock patted Gotenks on the back. "So, Najenda, what's the next plan?"

"When we get back to our hideout, with Bulma waiting for us, I'll explain. But we should hurry. Esdeath could be on our trail right now..."

"Right..." the whole Night Raid nodded their heads.

Evening

Universe 10

Planet Dranakis, Infirmary Room (Destroyed...)

The sight of Esdeath's home was still a mess. Never in a million years would it ever get destroyed by intruders because even with intruders, she never gets company! So that left her stunned. At the infirmary room, the walls & room were destroyed, so the only thing that was covering their heads was the dark blue cloudy skies.

But fear not. Thanks to the best friend of Esdeath, Kusu placed a barrier all over the house, doing its job in rebuilding up the house. The color of the barrier was a little bit of a darker blue. In the infirmary room, the unconscious Jaegers were on separated beds. With barriers of their own thanks to Kusu as it surrounds their beds, she was treating the Jaegers' wounds.

They were all healed, but they needed time to rest. However, one member out of the unconscious group was beginning to wake up...

"I'll be your lover, too."

"I like you a lot, Kurome."

"You're not weak in my eyes and I won't ever see you like that."

Those were the words roaming in Kurome's head. She embraced those words deep into her mind that it was all she could think about, really. But on the other hand, her image got revoked. From an image of her & Goku together to him leaving her with Akame, she wasn't vibing too well that idea.

And so, she was having nightmares...

"Goku, where are you going? Get back! You swore you would be with me!"

In her dream world, she saw Goku, front bangs covering his eyes as he smiled very twistedly, while holding Akame's hand, who was doing the same thing Goku was doing...

"I lied. Why would I be with someone who's so damn weak? You're not worth my time. Esdeath's way better than you a by land slide, Kurome."

"What? I don't... I don't understand."

"Poor little sister. We all know your secret. You think of yourself as a weakling. And you're right. You are. There were times I could've slashed you, but out of pity... I didn't."

Kurome was livid, but also was crying. She gets nightmares on a daily basis whenever she sleeps, but not one of them ever bothered her so much. But this one, well, this one personally got to her on a scale far beyond her own comprehension...

"Why would you lie...? Goku, answer me!" Kurome furiously demanded as tears were running down her face as she later bit her lips.

The Goku in her nightmares responded, laughing as a way to taunt her. "Why? It's cause you're not on a level I would consider being my lover. I prefer Esdeath. Oh, and especially your older sister, Akame."

"...!" Kurome's eyes widened as she remembered something. Even though she was sleeping still, she got a flashback of Goku talking to Akame as the two later looked down at her. "Was... was all of it- - Was everything a lie?"

"What do you think? Look at you. You're so pathetic, Kurome. I can see why you think of yourself as a weakling. The one thing I will agree with you on is the fact that you call yourself a weakling. Your parents would've been ashamed of you like I am right now. Oh wait, they left you."

"Goku, you're breaking my young, naïve sister's heart. You're not wrong, but ease up. She can't handle it with her weak-self." Nightmare Akame added.

Kurome's eyes couldn't stop shaking. When she wanted to charge at them, the whole scenery changed. It was back to where Goku was leaving in the God Cube with Night Raid. She was put in the exact position. Injured and all, she looked up at Goku & Akame...

"Pathetic..." Nightmare Goku said.

"Self-conscious & vulnerable." Nightmare Akame added.

"But most of all, you're just not at a level that can satisfy us, Esdeath & the Jaegers." they both simultaneously ended it off.

Tears wouldn't stop coming out of Kurome's eyes as the next she was seeing her lover & sister having sex right in front of her face as the God Cube was slowly ascending. But the next, Goku turned SSB & aimed his right hand down at Kurome, readying a One-Handed Kamehameha.

The energy attack was sending down as the color of it was covering Kurome. She tried to run, but for some reason, she was stuck. It was as if she got caught in quick sand. When the blast was close to her face, she yelled & that prompt her to finally wake up.

Eyes opened, Kurome immediately sat up. She was nervously sweating & her eyes were wide as her pupils were extremely small. She was breathing heavy as if she was in a sauna for far too long...

"Ah, Kurome! You're awake! As expected from one of the strongest members of Jaegers!" Kusu said, welcoming her.

"Kusu..." Kurome looked left & saw Kusu & Esdeath sitting on a stool next to her bed. "And Lord Esdeath. What are you two- - You two are back early...?"

"Of course. How else did we find the group injured beyond all hell?" Kusu said, bringing up a good point.

"Kurome, I'm glad you're all right. The same with the other Jaegers. But you need to tell me what happen." Esdeath said with determination in her eyes. "Don't leave anything out, okay? Full details, if you will."

"Right. Of course..."

-[ONE HOUR LATER...]-

As instructed, Kurome didn't leave not a single detail out. After explaining fully about what happen, the invasion and all, Esdeath was filled with anger she could kill a person in spite seconds. That scared Kurome for some reason. She was fine with her being angry back in the days of being with her, but as of now, no. She was still shaken about what happened with her & Goku...

"(She's mad. I can see in it her look. She's angry that I let Goku leave with Akame's leader)." Kurome gulped, eyes covered by her front bangs. Never in her life has Kurome feared Esdeath. Starting now, she was afraid of her. Letting her lover get away, Kurome felt as if a dagger stabbed her heart. She was prepared with the consequences.

Esdeath stood up from her seat, eyes also covered due to her front bangs. When Kurome couldn't see her Destroyer's eyes, she knew what that meant. She was going to kill her off. She was afraid. She was deeply afraid. She was extremely afraid.

She started breathing uncontrollably with sweat all over her face as she was getting too nervous. Eyes shaking, she deeply gulped again. When Esdeath lifted her right hand over her head, Kurome shut her eyes closed and looked down right...

"(She's gonna kill me!)"

There was regret in her voice when she said that in her mind. She was panicking, she was going through it all. Maybe Esdeath found out that she didn't want to be seen as a weakling, to which, it could've been a liability to her & the Jaegers. She wasn't about to cry, but tears were forming just a tiny bit...

"Thank you, Kurome. It must've been hard trying to take on all of Night Raid on your own, hasn't it?"

"Eh?" Kurome quickly opened her eyes. "You're... not mad...?"

Esdeath responded. "Why would I be mad? You were put in a disadvantage that had you cornered, my dear. It's understandable you would lose, Kurome. Goku leaving with them is unfortunate, but you gave it your all. That's all that matters, really. I couldn't be any more proud of you."

"Lord Esdeath..." a speechless Kurome was taken back at what just happened. Her eyes were still completely wide and her heart was beating hard. "What just happen? You're not mad I couldn't retrieve Goku?"

"I'm not mad, but disappointed. Actually, no. I'm not disappointed. I'm just glad you made it out of there. Had it not been for Kusu healing your wounds, the chains wrapped around your heart would've done the job. Goku is someone I deeply love, but that doesn't mean I can't say the same for you & the rest. You are all my children in whom I want to see live out to your fullest potential."

"Thank you, Esdeath..." Kurome said, taking the compliment as she felt embarrassment. "Has there ever been a time you've ever yelled at me or something? 'Cause I don't recall such a thing."

"My memory is sharp, but no. To Wave & the other boys, excluding Run, yes. They're all boneheads." Esdeath said, cracking a joke in attempt to make Kurome laugh.

"I feel honored."

"Don't feel honor. Just feel happy. We're all one big family, after all. I cherish every single one of you. That's why I planted those chains around your hearts just in case."

"Oh, speaking of which, where is Run?" Kurome asked as she looked around the room.

"Right here! I'm right here!" Run entered the room with a tray of steam buns. "Kusu, you didn't tell me you made 50 steam buns here. It was hassle bringing them up here from the first floor."

"My bad, Run." Kusu giggled. "To be fair, I had forgotten about the buns I made when Esdeath asked to heal our friends here."

"50...? Wait, how long was I out?"

"11 hours." Esdeath answered. "You were out for most of the day."

"Why did it take that long just to heal me?"

Kusu cuts in. "Well, aside from healing you, your teammates, there was also the house I needed to repair. And as you can see I set up a barrier that's doing the job for me. I also had to go check on my plants to make sure they were are in good condition. A job well done, Kurome. As expected, you were the right pick."

There was a small desk in between Kurome's bed & Seryu. Run went over there to place the tray down but in the process, he gave Esdeath & Kusu a bun. After placing the tray down, he gave one to Kurome...

"Eat up, Kurome, while they're hot. I've made them to symbolize the flavor of your cookies you're so fond of." Kusu suggested as she smiled heartly at her.

"Y-Yeah. Thank you for the food." Kusu took a bite. "Delicious..."

"I know. It's amazing. Isn't it, My Lord?" Kusu looked at Esdeath.

"It has a taste that reminds me of Kurome a lot. So, yes, it is." Esdeath said.

"(D-Did she say I'm tasty?)" Kurome was weirded out, seeing as though she doesn't swing that way.

"By the way, My Lord. What's our next move? As angry as you are, I am, too. Are we going to bring the fight to Night Raid?" Run wondered.

After finishing up her steamed bun, she adjusted her General Cap and turned around to face the door. She walked to it but stop after getting close to the exit...

"No. The plan for now is for all of the Jaegers to stay put. Kusu, you & Run are to make sure the rest of the Jaegers are alive & well."

"I take it you're going after them yourself?" Kusu looked at Esdeath with a blank face.

"Hmph. Something like that, but no. As much as I want to go over there and kill all of Night Raid, it'll be a death trap not for me, but the Jaegers."

"How so...?" asked Run as he grabbed another steamed bun.

"If my theory here is true, then Night Raid is a greater threat than usual. They've got two Super Saiyan Gods on their team. Vegeta &... my Goku..."

"Gods? There's another one that's like Goku?" Run couldn't believe it.

"Yes." Esdeath replied. "Unlike Goku, Vegeta is the type to kill without hesitation. I caught that detail when I was watching not only my Goku, but his group, too, during the tournament. Not to mention he could fit in well with the Jaegers. A shame he sided with Najenda."

"If that's true, where are you heading off to?" Kurome cuts in.

"That's private information that I can't even tell you, Kurome, Run." Esdeath looked back at the two. "But if you really what to know, it's reinforcements. I don't have time to face Najenda & her stupid group yet, so I'm sending out a team that's loyal to me. As of now, they're on a planet that's across the universe. I'm going to head there."

"My Lord... surely you're not calling them...?" Kusu figured out who she was fetching. "Those three surely will follow out your orders, even if it'll cost them their lives. But they're not as strong as Vegeta."

"I'm aware. Just leave that to me, Kusu. Just do your part in healing our friends here."

"Okay, I will. Make sure you come back, I want to stuff you more with my cooking! Love you, My Lord!" Kusu's words of encouragement sparked Esdeath to smile, but her smile wasn't seen as the three only saw the back of her head as she started heading out.

"Hmph. Love you, too, idiot."

What was being fixed now got destroyed again. Esdeath blasted a large hole in the wall in front of her to get out. She turned on her aura and started flying out of Dranakis' atmosphere, leaving the planet alone to Kurome, Run, and Kusu...

"And there she goes." Kusu took a steady breath. "Pass me another steam bun, Run."

"Oh, right. Here." Run threw one to her as she caught it. "I get that she can't tell us who these three are, but could you give us a bit more details on how they operate, Kusu?"

"I'm curious, too. It wouldn't hurt to know more about them if Lord Esdeath isn't gonna tell us their names."

They brought up a good point. Kusu was even impressed. Now that Esdeath was gone, all screws were loose. She cleared her throat and was ready to explain where Esdeath was heading, to the people she was trying to get to do her biddings...

"Very well. You two certainly are the curious cats of the group, huh? I don't blame you though. The people Lord Esdeath is heading at are a group of three of tremendous power."

"So, tell us!" Kurome jumped out of her bed while Run used his Teigu to fly over the bed as the two got in her face.

"Very well! Very well!" Kusu giggled. When she was ready to explain, Kusu went back to her bed but sat on the edge while Run sat on the stool that was previously Esdeath's. "To start off, there are three of them, as I mentioned before. They're called the Three Beasts. This goes back to before you were all born, you two."

"Hmm? So, they're just as old as Esdeath..." Run mumbled under his breath.

"Before Esdeath formed the Jaegers, which would be all you guys here, she was carrying out her tasks as a Destroyer with 3 loyal guards who would die for her."

"A bit hardcore, if you ask me, Kusu." Kurome admits as she slightly slanted her shoulders.

"It's no different than how you all would die for her, as she would do the same for you guys as well. But these three were different. Back when the Empire had that kid running the operations on this Earth, there was a battle happening across the universe, in the far deep pits of space. You see, Esdeath needed a group if she were to ever get lazy on destroying planets she was overdue for."

"But, she's never lazy. What's the real reason?" Run asked.

Kurome cuts in with her left hand up. "Maybe she just wanted to form a family, like she has with us."

"Quite the opposite, actually. Esdeath formed the Jaegers because she treasures all of you as her family. But for the Three Beasts, she just wanted to form a group. It all started out as her wanting to retire back then. After killing former Destroyer Ramushi, Esdeath have been destroying for centuries. She grew tired of it and wanted to see if someone could take her place."

"Was it during that time, she wanted to find love?"

"Yes, it was, Run." Kusu confirmed, smiling. "Esdeath & I explored the entire Universe 10 in search of the right person to take her place. However, during her search, there were countless bloodshed. To become a Destroyer, one would have to at least be on a scale of a Destroyer themselves. During that time, when Esdeath was searching all across the universe, she stumbled upon the first man of the Three Beast named Liver."

"Liver? What, is he an alcoholic?" asked Kusu.

"Err... I guess you could say that. You see, Esdeath & I had heard of this man and the power behind him. Esdeath thought to herself that he could make an excellent Destroyer. However, when they fought, the battle ended in 3 seconds. Liver was indeed strong, but against Esdeath, he's nothing but another common mortal."

"So another potential candidate thrown out the window, huh? What happened next?"

"Easy. Esdeath recruited him to serve under her." Kusu answered for Run, with her right index finger up. "Just like with Ramushi & little Esdeath back in the day, Esdeath saw potential in him. So she took him in, trained him & made him a blood thirsty killer who serves no one but her."

"I can see the comparison on that, but doesn't that mean Liver might've had his own motives to become a Destroyer?"

"I had doubts, but Esdeath didn't." Kusu assured Run. "Esdeath trusted her guts with Liver and since then, he's been serving under her name for as long as Esdeath's been around."

Kurome cuts in as she wonders about the next two Beasts. "And what of the other two? Surely, those two got recommended too, right?"

"Not really, nope. After Esdeath recruited Liver to be her right hand man, she scouted out the other two. Daidara & Nyau. Those two are formidable foes as well, but they're just right under Liver, in terms of power."

"And so, that's the story on how she came to recruit the three, eh? Kusu, be honest here. Do you think they're stronger than all of us in the Jaegers?"

The thought on which group was stronger was something Kusu had anticipated. She didn't frap, though. She had it coming, but she was prepared...

"As of now, the two groups are tied. In terms of power, however, Liver comes out on top as the strongest out of everyone, out of the three. He is the most dangerous out of the three. Out of everyone, he would come close to become the next God of Destruction."

"Liver... the name's starting to ring a bell now. Isn't the man who singlehandedly destroyed multiple planets during his reigning onslaught?"

"Yes. I'm impressed you knew that about him." said Kusu widening her eyes just a little bit.

"Back at my home planet, I had heard stories about a man who went to planets after planets, destroying what was 'corrupt' and stuff. My planet was next, in case you guys didn't know. I always wondered why he didn't destroy it seeing as though I wasn't strong enough back then. Must've been Lord Esdeath."

"Well, not really, Run. Before Esdeath recruited Liver, he was a wanted man who soon got captured by one of this Earth's strongest fighters. He was imprisoned and was watched on at all times."

"And I'm guessing Lord Esdeath killed everyone, in that prison and released him."

"That's precisely correct, Kurome! She freed him, fought him, and later recruited him to join her."

"If Liver's that strong as you say he is, how strong is Daidara & Nyau?"

Kusu responded firmly. "About as strong as you & Wave, Run."

"Run & Wave? That does seem strong. Wave's an idiot, but he's strong. And Run's strong, too. If the Three Beasts are this strong, why don't they fight Night Raid? Things could've been settled already if they took our place."

"... ... ..." Kusu's soon-to-be answer was something both the two were waiting. Surely enough, she responded. "I can see where you're getting at, Kurome. With the Three Beasts, Esdeath could've gotten a lot of things done quicker. But she chose the Jaegers instead of them. As a learning curve for you guys. Besides, she had other things she needed them to take care of."

"Something that would involve the three being far across the universe?"

"Correct, Run! The three are experts at fighting, but I'm not going to leave out credit to you guys because you all here are strong & are experts, too. The only difference is Esdeath needs a more than one group capable of tremendous feats. That's one thing the three have over you guys. Fighting Night Raid will help you resolve that issue."

"I see. Then, why is Lord Esdeath heading to the three anyway if she wants us to handle Night Raid ourselves?"

"It's simply out of anger. They took Goku away from her, so she wants to see them suffer, badly." Kusu quickly replied. "I, too, am quite livid they would take Goku away from us. Seeing as though he is the only man who can make Esdeath happy."

"Goku..." the name of the Saiyan she fell in love with brought up flashbacks of her being with him. Kurome was all happy for a change, but seeing as though that came to an end, she was livid too. She formed a fist out of rage as her front bangs covered her eyes. Teeth gritting, all she could think about was how he left her for Akame.

"Oh, by the way, Kurome. Do you mind if I ask you a question...?" Kusu asked.

Kurome snapped back to reality & unveiled her eyes. Her eyes were widened & she was breathing weirdly for about a few seconds. "Huh? Oh, no, I don't. Go ahead. What is it?"

"I'm not one to bring up assumptions here, but while I was healing you, Esdeath picked up a scent that was very similar to Goku's. You two didn't perhaps..."

"...!" Kurome went on high alert. She remembered that Esdeath & Kurome wasn't around during the week she was alone with Goku. So they don't know about her & Goku doing the dirty deeds to each other for 9 long days. "Err... well... things got complicated, Kusu. The reason as to why I smell like Goku was because we were sparring with each other, for 9 whole days. I was still upset about how he held back on me & Wave."

"I get it now. You wanted to have your rematch with him, so you spent 9 days trying to get one up on him!" Kusu said, finally getting the answer. Sort of.

"Right... that." Kurome was glad the angel bought her lie. But doing this was something she couldn't keep up for long. She knows that they'll find out sooner or later. It was only a matter of time.

"Something on your mind, Run? You seem concerned?" Kusu noticed Run making a serious face.

Run looked at Kusu and responded. "It's nothing. I'm just curious to see how this will all fold out. I'm pretty anxious here."

"Aren't we all? Have faith in Lord Esdeath & do as she ask, okay, Run? You & Kurome are to stay here until you two & everyone else are fully healed."

"Yes, ma'am..." the two said, later sighing out of boredom.

Obliging to Kusu's wish made her happy. Her staff was put against the drawer next to her and her hands were put together as if she clapped. "Splendid! Now then, for the time being, who wants to help me eat all the steam buns? There's a lot but it's nothing the three of us can't handle!"

The two gulped. Slowly, they looked back at the tray and saw countless amounts of steam buns. Knowing Kusu, if they didn't accept her challenging offer, it would upset her. But the thing is, she made way too many steam buns. To eat all that on that one tray would make their stomach hurt. But it's either that or see their angel friend cry from getting her feelings hurt...

"Yay..." Kusu & Run sarcastically said with no emotion behind it.

Late Afternoon

Universe 10

Night Raid's Hideout, Main Room...

All of the members have made it home. After the majority of Night Raid got out of the cube, they met up with Bulma in the main room. From there, there were monitors set up. 9 screens total & her main focus was on the screen in the middle. When she heard the main door open, she turned around and saw her group, safe & sound...

"Oh, hey! Good to see you all alive & well." Bulma greeted, holding a cigarette in-between her right index & middle finger. "And you've got Goku. So that means the mission's a success."

"Indeed. What are you working on, Bulma?" Najenda asked.

Bulma took her eyes back to the middle screening & responded swiftly. "The moment all of you went off to go rescue Goku during those days, I actually went on ahead and scouted the Earth for you guys."

"You did? Wow, you work fast, Bulma!" a stunned Goku said, eyes widened.

"Hmph. That's my wife you're talking about, Kakarot. Nothing escapes her sight when it comes to a subject peaking her interest."

"And speaking of my interest, everyone, take a look here." Bulma added, pointed at the middle screen with her left index finger.

"What is it? What are we looking out?" asked Chelsea, stumped.

"It still makes me wonder what the 3 Majin Buus in our universe were looking for. But that's when it hit me."

"What's up, Bulma?" Gohan was prepared with what Bulma was about to say.

Bulma continues her words as she dropped her cigarette down on the floor, stomped on it to take it out, and got another one. "Back with Whis, he mentioned the possibility of Gotenks staying as Gotenks thanks to this new type of energy that Towa has. Demon Energy. Whatever this type of energy can do, it works in wonders."

"How so? Where are you getting at?" Najenda asked, curious.

"Demon Energy gave the 3 Majin Buus the power to match Gotenks, Gotenks' fusion limit is 30 minutes. What's something Demon Energy can't do? Nothing! So, before all of you went to go rescue Goku, I was able to snatch a bit of Gotenks' hair."

"Why...?" Leone's left eyebrow raised, leaving her to wondering what the outcome of that would be.

"Gotenks got infected with the Demon Energy that came from his Majin Buu that he fought. It's not visible as I tried multiple ways into spectating it, but hey, what can you do? Anyway, after I ran a few experiments with it, thanks to Vegeta's energy that he gave me to back me up here, I came up with this. The thing the 3 Buus were searching for, that made Towa send them to our universe, is, in fact, the Dark Dragon Balls!"

Bulma's theory was right on the money. As least, for her anyway. Putting the pieces together, conducting countless research, she came with the conclusion that was a Dark Dragon Ball in this timeline! Specifically, in this universe, but that'll get explained too, as well...

"What!?" Vegeta said as he was at a loss of words. "In 9 days, you came up with that? How can you be so sure?"

"Because look, honey, everyone. The screening in the middle. I set up 9 different drones all over the planet, powered by Vegeta's energy, to look for anything abnormal. And frankly, to make things easier, I enabled the drones to have a function to draw out any particular energy that stands out. And look what I find..." Bulma snapped her fingers. "Demon Energy..."

The middle screen showed an empty grassy wasteland with hills in the background. But more specifically, a crater. Bulma zooms in more to see the crater that was being shown. And what was there stunned Goku & the others. A Dark Dragon Ball was present before their very eyes.

The Dark Dragon Ball was filled with negative energy, along with the main course Demon Energy, as it was manifesting the area around it, sucking out the life force like a blood blender bending water out from the flowers & trees...

"Whoa... it's red..." Gotenks pointed it out. "Why do I get the feeling it's bringing on more than what the appearance brings it out it to be..."

"This is what the Buus were after. This Dragon Ball. I'm counting... 4 stars!" Piccolo added, arms crossed. "But something doesn't add up."

"And what's that, Piccolo?" Goku asked as he stood next to him.

"Back in our universe, the Buus left. It wasn't because of the fact that you two were there." Piccolo explains as he looks at Goku & Vegeta. "It must've been because they finally found the Dark Dragon Ball."

"And how would you know that?" Leone asked as she stood next to Goku, surprising him.

"My ears aren't just for looks, Leone. My hearing is much better than the average human. Same goes with Saiyans. I may have not been there, but I can tell you this. Judging from their voices, they found what they were looking for thanks to a credible source."

"Towa..." Gohan added. "The Dark Dragon Ball here means only one thing..."

"The 3 Majin Buus are coming..." Goku finished his son's sentence. "That's why they left in a hurry, Gohan. Back in Universe 7!"

"Um, can anyone enlighten me on what the hell is going on here?" Tatsumi asked as he couldn't comprehend what everyone was talking about, mostly the new recruits.

"It's a long story, Tatsumi. But long story short, the affairs in Universe 7 are now the affairs of Universe 10. Meaning, the bad people that rivals Goku, or in this case his friends, are heading this way to obtain that ball that's infecting the land."

"So what's the plan, Najenda? How are we going at this...? As you know, we have a lot on our hands now with what we just pulled..." Lubbock reminds her.

"Yeah... Esdeath will no doubt come here to kill us herself and we now know there are even more threats heading this way that are from another universe. No - - Timeline. Things are really turning out 'great' in our favor, huh?" Najenda said with a bit of sarcasm at the end.

"But it's not just that, you guys. The other 8 screenings show what a shitshow this planet is." Bulma points out as she switched camera angles on the other 8.

"Hey, bro... isn't that man- -"

Bulat cuts in, serious. "A very wealthy man that supports Night Raid. Why is one of your drones on him, Bulma? You're not saying..."

"Word got out that Kangkah Krufa is a rebel against Esdeath & the Empire." Sheele also cuts in herself to explain Bulma's reason on why one of the drones were on him. "Mr. Krufa was supplying us with weapons for rebels that joined to fight behind us. Undercover assassins, fighters, snipers, all of them. One of the Jaegers, Run, found him out and blacklisted him as a wanted man."

"Not old man Krufa!" Tatsumi was starting to get fed up.

"He's only in his 30s, babe. He's not that old. Though... he's somewhat Najenda's age..." Mine connects the dots as two thought bubbles surfaced above her head.

"I'm right here, Mine. Rude..."

"But if even Krufa got spotted as one of us, the Jaegers will no doubt kill him." Sheele continues as she was worried for his well-being. "The only thing here that lingers my thoughts is why didn't Run kill him when he had he chance?"

"Perhaps he knew that Krufa was very close to us since he knows Najenda personally. So, what do we do? Your orders, Najenda." Susanoo was prepared with anything Najenda plans to dish out.

"Najenda, I suggest we split into groups. I can tell that you're worrying about what Esdeath might do since she's in love with Goku, but also you're worried about the 3 pink Buus heading this way. Not to mention the head of Kangkah Krufa."

"I know. And you took the words right out of my mind, Akame." Najenda expressed her words by softly smiling at her. "Started from here on out, things will get rough. So, here's the plan, everyone. Multiple things will happen all at once, simultaneously. I'm thinking 3 groups should suffice."

"This ought to be good..." Vegeta smirked as he crossed his arms.

"First & foremost, we need to make sure our fellow friend, Mr. Krufa, is in good hands. Tatsumi, Bulat, you're going to be with Gohan & Piccolo. As for the Dark Dragon Balls falling into the wrong hands, I'll leave that to Bulma, Vegeta, Sheele, Susanoo, Lubbock & Mine. Looking out for Esdeath, knowing her, will be myself, Akame, Leone, Chelsea, Goku & Gotenks. Any objections?"

It was a solid plan, to which, none had raised their hands to object. Vegeta wanted to be on the team of the looking out for Esdeath, but at the same time, he was also interested in the Dark Dragon Ball of 4 stars. Once him & his team gets their hands on the Dark 4 Star Ball, all that will cloud his mind would be the difference in the powers of Universe 7's Dragon Balls & of course, the dark ones...

"Then you all have your orders. Bulat, you're the leader of Team 2. Bulma is leader for Team 3 & I'm leader for 1. Let's move out, everyone...!"

Early Evening

Universe 10

Outer Edge of the Universe, Planet Byodansks...

Night Raid was well known through Universe 10. As to how they were known is a story for a different time. Some planets backs up Night Raid with their beliefs standing behind them. However, siding with Night Raid was something Esdeath ruled out as a sin. On a planet far across the universe, there was a civilization on Planet Byodansks that supported Night Raid and were well enough prepared to enter Earth to help them.

But... sometimes playing hero isn't for everyone as it can be nothing but a false mindset with a cheap façade that's easily seen when afraid.

The entirety of the planet's population was massacred. The last remaining forces, the main one, were dying slowly. A small army of troops were quickly killed, and an old man was sliced in half & a beautiful blond had her face readjusted as she died from the shock...

"Hmm... and she's dead. Haha! She died from all the pain I gave her, guys, look! I was readjusting her face is all. She was so hopeful. But now look at her..." the blonde hair man said as he was seeing the blonde girl's body spazzing out as if she was having a seizure.

"Skinny the faces off of your enemies, Nyau, isn't readjusting. It's playing with your food." the man with the dashing mustache said.

"It's disgusting, actually. A waste of time, Nyau. Don't know why you're into that. I'd rather kill them to get the experience points." the spiky blond hair man said. "But the sad thing is, none of these weak people gave me such high experience. A shame..."

"You did make sure to finish that girl off, did you, Nyau?" the mustache man said as he knows Nyau likes to skin people's faces off.

"Of course, of course!" Nyau's answer led him to chuckle. "C'mon, Liver! You know I can get it done! Same goes to you, Daidara!"

"Then our mission here is done. Planet Byodansks is no more. With it's citizens that rallied behind Night Raid, their corpses will perish along with this planet."

"Before you three destroy this weak planet, how 'bout you all take on another mission?"

"...! ...! ...!" the Three Beasts' eyes widened as they turned behind them. "Lord Esdeath!" the three all said as they saw her on the rooftop of the building that was now in front of them.

"Long time no see, you three. It seems you took care of this planet no problem. As expected from the Three Beasts." Esdeath smirked as she was slowly descending down.

"My Lord!" Liver & the other two shows their loyalty as they got on one knee while bowing their heads down to her. "It's been a while, Lord Esdeath."

"Yes, it has. About 84,864 years, I believe. Regardless, it's good to see you three again. My subordinates."

"To what do we owe the honor, My Lord? The mission to destroy all 10,000 planets that sides with Night Raid isn't complete yet. We are only 400 short."

"400? With that given amount of years? My, you boys have been slacking, huh? Hmm, doesn't matter. There's been a change of plans. I need you three for an even greater mission."

"Mission?" Liver lifted his head up. "My Lord, for you to come all the way here, on the other side of the universe, without Lady Kusu, this must be serious. How can we be of assistance?"

"On the planet that I allowed to live, Planet Earth, there comes a group that rebels against me. Quite an annoying group seeing as though they like to foil with things I like."

"I see. So, you want us to kill this group for you, is that it? Because you don't have time to kill them?" Liver said.

"I can kill them, but they're basically rats, Liver. They know how to hide their energy very well and they have so many hideouts, it's ridiculous."

"Pardon me for speaking so ill of your work, Lord Esdeath, but why not just destroy the planet? Or use Hakai when you see them?" Daidara popped the question as he lifted his head up, too.

"Believe it or not, Night Raid, which is the name of the troublesome group, can counter anything I dish at them. My only option is to just destroy Earth, but I somewhat have taken a liking to it." Esdeath stated.

"How many suppose members are we talking about?" asked Nyau with one eye open.

"A decent amount. Besides, Night Raid operates on a level I've never seen before in my years of living in Universe 10. They're all weaker than me, but just because they're weaker, that doesn't mean they're dumb. I'll give credit where it's due. They can strategize. It's a peeve, but they've earned it."

For Esdeath to compliment her enemies like that, Liver took it under consideration. This Night Raid that was clouding his thoughts, Liver knew things were going to be tricky. This mission the three were currently on was a task level 10. But it seems this new one Esdeath plans to give to them, the level might be even higher...

"What level is this task you're about to give, Lord Esdeath?" Liver asked as he was ready to carry it out.

"15."

All 3 stood up in shock. Eyes widened as they uttered softly. Liver took a step back as it brought up flashbacks to when there was another event that was considered level 15...

"Night Raid must be that good if you're classifying it as level 15."

"Good at being annoying, scoundrel rats, that is." said Esdeath, unamused.

"Hehe, sounds to me we're going to have fun with Night Raid! If that's our order, then I say let's get it over with!" Nyau suggested as the only thing that interested him was skinny their faces.

"No, Nyau, that's not what I'm assigning. It's actually something else." Esdeath corrected him.

"My Lord?" Nyau, confused on what his real mission was, tilted his head left.

"Night Raid have survived my grasp for as long as that group's been going. In order to crush them, we must go for other ways. On Earth, there are other rebels that side with them. One of them is a wealthy man. I want you three to kill that man. Basically, he's someone whose currency can supplies Najenda & her idiot followers a massive amount of weaponry. "

"You don't want us to go after Night Raid? Or rather, you're going to?" Liver spoke up.

"... ... ..." Esdeath took time to think here. Yes, she wanted to find Najenda & Night Raid & make them pay, but at the same time, she was worried about the Jaegers. "No. I'm going to attend to a few injured people, in whom, I know personally. Victims to Night Raid..."

"I see. Then who are we to stand in your way, then?" Liver bowed his head. He looks at Daidara & Nyau. "We have our orders. In the name of Lord Esdeath, we shall murder one of Night Raid's accomplices. This person is the key to aiding supplies to those that opposes Lord Esdeath. We'll leave if you two don't got anything else to say..."

"Heh! I sure for hell don't. If this rich guy's loaded, that means he's going to have countless guards. That means... I can rack up numerous experience points!" Daidara cracked a smirk as bloodlust was coursing through him.

"And I can skin more & more dumb people. Yes!" Nyau threw his arms behind his head as he was excited for this mission to start.

"One more thing, My Lord. This task given to us is official and all, but what makes it level 15?"

Esdeath's eyes widened just a little bit as she was about to respond to Liver's questions. She knew Liver was the type to take precaution. And so, she answered...

"Night Raid recruited more members. I'm going to go on a limb here & say she's going to assign them to protect the target. These recruits are from a different universe. Universe 7. The new recruits are much stronger than the current members, so it's safe to assume they won't show any mercy. Which is why I'll lend you my power. Here..."

Esdeath turned on her aura and centered her right hand in front of the three. Her aura was expanding as it was now merging onto the Three Beasts. They weren't acquiring power of a Destroyer Goddess, but a sharp boost that can match the new members to an extent...

"Wow... this power is amazing...!" Nyau jumped up & down to see the results given thanks to Esdeath's power.

"This power can allow me to rack up even more experience points! No... AN EVEN MORE SHIT LOAD!" Daidara evilly chuckled.

While the two were going on at the profound power given to them, Liver was the odd ball out. He was grateful, but he knew the mission mattered more. And flattery certainly wouldn't get him anywhere...

"I'll give you three the coordinates on where the man is being guarded at after I drop all three of you off on Earth. As you three will have your hands full, I , too, will be busy. But that doesn't mean I'll be out just yet. Once the people I know personally heal up to good health, I'll send them to back you three up. Any question?"

"No, ma'am!" the Three Beasts closed their eyes & saluted.

"(Najenda is a someone who's tricky. But I know how to track her down. Thanks to me secretly attaching a bit of my Destruction Energy onto one of her members that I held prisoner, I can find where she's really hiding. And maybe then, I can get back my Goku. I'll make way with this plan once all the Jaegers are at full health. That way, they can get their revenge at Night Raid as I will with Najenda)." Najenda's General Cap covered her eyes but was unveiled later. "Then you three have your orders. I know you won't fail me, so I'm counting on the fact that you all will get this done. Now then, let's head to Earth."

And the four was now heading back to Earth...

A/N: As you just read, from Chapter 1, Esdeath leeched on a bit of her own energy onto one of the formerly injured Night Raid members that she previously caught as a tracker. Right as when they all reunited, she could've went to them to finally end things once and for all, but she wanted to entirely kill them all in one place, to which, they all weren't.

She's not going to use the tracker she placed just yet until the time comes. And that time is when all the Jaegers are awake & healthy & when Goku is away from Najenda.

OMG, spoilers...

Evening

Universe 10

Night Raid's Hideout, Main Room...

Two out of the three groups were out of the hideout to do the task they were given. Vegeta & his team with the Dark Star Ball, Gohan & his team on protecting Mr. Krufa. The last team, Team 1, were monitoring the entire planet thanks to drones Bulma made as they were all over the Earth. As it was shown, all 9 screens were occupied.

7 of them were just screenings of cities that were under the supervision of Esdeath & the Jaegers. The eighth screen, the one on the lower right, was the screening to the area of where the Dark Dragon Ball is. Vegeta's team was already on it as they arrived on scene. And as for the last screening, the drone instructed to that one was showing a screening of outer space, just to pick up Esdeath & the Jaegers' energy signal, should they come...

"It looks like we arrived to where that red orb is, Najenda. And judging from what we saw from the screen's POV, the Dark Dragon Ball totally destroyed this area." said Sheele as she was looking around.

"Excellent work, you guys. Looks like Vegeta's idea worked. Even though we don't know what the red orb can do, it's still safe to take caution. Setting up your energy to use as skin tight barriers from getting infected seems to be working."

"Hehe, no kidding. It's like we're astronauts in space here." Lubbock said.

"Astronauts without all the unnecessary suits." Mine added. "God, would you take a look at this place? It looked like someone nuked the place."

"And look at the ground. Nothing but dark red outlines. Najenda, are you seeing all of this?" Susanoo asked.

"Crystal clear, Susanoo. The orb even has its own aura."

"Red with black outline. It's very bizarre to see an object have energy without it being used." Akame admits.

"If we don't take that red orb back to the hideout, it'll continue to spread its negative energy deep into the Earth's roots." Bulma said, scanning the orb with her device. "On my transmitter, for it to be just lying here for who knows how long, its doing more than just draining the life forces of nature around it."

"What do you mean?"

"Najenda... I'm getting tremendous signals here! The Dark Dragon Ball's trying to get more than what it bargained for by using its aura to tap deep into the Earth's roots!"

"Okay, I'll bite here. How bad is that?" Gotenks asked, crouching.

"The energy is the same one that made you stay fused, Gotenks. That same energy is using its own to drain all of Earth's life force."

"How much did it get out of it?"

"I'll try to do the math here."

Bulma's transmitter was picking up an estimated number. She didn't know how long the red orb was sitting there for so it was taking a while. Doing this was going to take some time, and protection. To which, Vegeta was providing with his energy barrier merging to Bulma to ensure her safety...

"Unbelievable..."

"What did you find out, Bulma?" Vegeta asked, coming next to her.

"The Dark Dragon Ball took over an estimate of 68 percent. So that mean... the red orb's been here for a while."

The discovery shocked the faces of Night Raid, mostly the ones at the hideout and are with Bulma & Vegeta. The other team didn't hear what she was saying as they primarily focused on their own task...

"Holy shit...! 68 percent? That's not good at all..." Chelsea's lollipop dropped out of her mouth as her pupils dilated. "How the hell did we not see something like this, Najenda?"

"Your guess is as good as mine." Najenda bluntly answered. "I'm not sure if the Earth can keep revolving with it eviscerating at the rate it's going at."

"For now, we should take this Dragon Ball back at the hideout. It may seem risky, but with Goku & Vegeta's energy, we can contain the negative energy from imploding us & the hideout. But only problem is, it's stuck on the ground & it won't budge."

"It's probably like that because it's still in the process of devouring our planet." Sheele conducted.

"Then I say we blast this thing!" Mine suggested, shoving her Teigu right at the Dark Dragon Ball.

"No, Mine. Doing that will cut off our only chance to find this Towa person. We need to make sure we keep this safe out of her reach so that other planets don't suffer the same fate. Besides, I'm not so certain this orb can get even a dent in." said Bulma as she finished scanning it. "This orb has a force that converges gravity, allowing it to feel as though it weighs a freakin' sextillion tons!"

"So how do we get it out, then, Bulma?" Mine asked as she was all ears here.

"Hmm, Vegeta, try lifting the Dragon Ball with everything you got." Bulma looked at her husband as she stepped.

Vegeta uncrossed his arms. "Hmph. I won't need to go blue, Bulma. Regular Super Saiyan should suffice."

"Get back with us with what you guys can dig up, okay? If your team managed to grabbed out the Dragon Ball, make sure to contact me, asap! Is that clear, Team 3?"

"Loud and clear, Najenda." Sheele confirmed, turning off her communicator.

While that was going on, Najenda switched on to the next screening, the one where it has Gohan, Piccolo, Tatsumi & Bulat on top of a broken down building, eyeing out for their business partner who was at the harbor, boarding onto his private yacht...

"Team 2, what's the status of your mission?"

Bulat was the one to respond to Najenda. His arms were crossed as his focus was only on Mr. Krufa. "Everything's in motion, Najenda. Mr. Krufa has entered the boat."

"I'm pulling up a different angle on where you're at. Hold up." Najenda's knowledge of Universe 7's technology was no picnic in the park, but the basis she got down already. "There."

"That's Mr. Krufa, all right. He's well-guarded with 5 body guards." Leone points out as she placed her hands down on the touch panel. "Any sign of the Jaegers?"

"Negative. From this spot to the next, I'm not picking anything up. The radius is fair enough, but still." Gohan hooked his thumbs on his blue obi tie as he looks up in the air. "Yeah. No signs of them anywhere."

"What their game plan? If this Run guy managed to find one of Night Raid's biggest contributors, then why not kill him on the spot?" Gotenks, for once, was thinking with his brain.

"I like your thinking, kid. But this is Run we're talking about. Run, out of every member of the Jaegers is the smartest one. He's a very well tactician." Leone gave Gotenks the benefit of the doubt. "Unless he's already there on the yacht with Krufa, then I'm really confused here."

"Run wasn't there when we invaded Esdeath's planet. So it's safe to assume he was with Esdeath." Akame brings up.

"That's not a bad assumption, Akame. As long as we're here to protect Krufa, nothing should go wrong." said Bulat who was now sitting down on the edge of the building with Tatsumi.

"Hey Najenda, remind me one more time here again. Why don't Gohan & the others just hop on board with the ship?" Goku asked, cluelessly.

Najenda looked at Goku. "Because exposure is a big vital thing we'd like to avoid."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, for starter..." Najenda starts smoking. "Mr. Krufa is fighting on our side, but he only seen my face & Akame. His only purpose is to supply the fighters fighting behind Night Raid with weapons. If he were to know more of our faces, like Leone & Chelsea, hell, even you & the kid here, we'd be giving Esdeath more information."

"How so?"

"Esdeath has the ability to bring intel out of a person by poking their brains. By just using her Destruction Energy." Akame answered. "It's a nasty method that I've seen happen to many of our fallen comrades. And for those who live from it are forever changed. Their minds get put in a change that Esdeath allows. For example, if you were a positive, ongoing, strong person, Esdeath will wipe that mindset away with her powers and put you in another mindset that's filled with false information."

"You can be happy, but later sad. You might've been friends with this one other person for 15 years, but then that gets wipe away and you're filled with a lie that he or she is your enemy for 15 years." Leone added. "Overall, it's some fucked shit, Goku."

"Whoa..." Goku & Gotenks awe in surprised.

"Esdeath's method doesn't always work, you know. As long as you're a deity like her, or at the very most have a strong mindset yourself, you can outstand it. Najenda here did." Chelsea pointed at Najenda with her lollipop.

"What!? No way! You're amazing, Najenda..." Goku was still awe from his shocking face.

"I guess you're leader for a reason. You must have one of, if not, the strongest mindset. Sorry about calling you old back then." Gotenks felt embarrassed as he deeply underestimated her. But now, he won't do it again.

"Hmm, you're forgiven. But that was a long time ago. I'm not sure if I can outstand it again, if I'm going to be frank here." Najenda discredits herself. "You guys are too modest, really. Let's just focus on Team 2 here."

"Right." everyone in the room except for Najenda said.

"Nice to know we have people to cheer each other on. It's really reassuring." Bulat cracks a smile from hearing their conversation. "Hmm? Najenda, we'll have to come back to you later. Krufa's boat is leaving the harbor."

"Right. I'll leave it to you four then. Update with anything you & the others can provide, got it?"

"Yes, ma'am! Bulat out!" Bulat cuts off his communicator.

Team 2 & 3 were now in motion. With them laying out their mission, Najenda switched the two drones' POV to other cities, with the middle one watching the Earth's atmosphere, specifically space...

"And there they go. Watching them do their own things that's related all together is getting me pumped up!" Goku showed his excitement by clenching his fists.

"Man, can Esdeath come already? I'm bored waiting for her." Gotenks expresses his boredom by placing his hands behind his head. "That and the stupid pink blobs. I want my rematch."

"Speaking of Esdeath, hey, um, Najenda?" Goku looked at her with a question in mind.

"Yes, what is it?" Najenda finished her smoke and turned to Goku. "Is there something on your mind?"

"Actually, there is." Goku cleared his throat. "Uh, so..."

This was going to be good. With what Goku has say brought the attention to everyone in the room. Najenda, Gotenks, Akame, Leone & Chelsea all paid their attention to Goku as they let him have the floor...

"(This must be serious if Goku was able to grab even Akame's attention)." Najenda thought to herself.

"I know you & Night Raid have issues with Esdeath, even your fair share of battles. But level with me here, if you will. I know the subject of Esdeath really puts you in a bad mood, believe me, I've have that feeling before. But instead of me killing her, why don't we make her change for the better?"

"I don't... I don't understand, Goku, what are you trying to say?" Najenda asked, confused as her eyes squinted at him little.

"I know Esdeath's long overdue with an apology, but I say it happens anyway. I don't have to kill Esdeath. Level with me here, she's not really what you & everyone else brings her out to be."

"Oh? She's not a cold-blooded killer, Goku?" Najenda started to get annoyed. "Because from where I stand, she's exactly that!"

"I know, I know! Her strength proved so, otherwise!"

"(Huh? Goku fought Esdeath? When? Back at her planet?)" Akame was confused.

"I don't want to resort to something I don't have to do. I don't want to kill Esdeath. When I was with her, I found out she has a soft spot. If I can continue to exploit that discovery, I can get her to change."

"... ... .." Najenda covered her eyes as she let Goku rambled on. "Goku... stop..." she said but her words weren't heard.

"Esdeath & I met a bet where if I can break her, she'll change and do what I say."

"Stop..."

"She can change. I know it and I feel it in my bones."

Things were getting heated. Najenda didn't want to hear what was coming out of Goku's words. For some reason, she felt angered that Goku would spout such utter nonsense. She gritted her teeth and looked down at the control panel. Right as when Goku was about to continue rambling on, Najenda had enough and smacked Goku, shocking everyone in the entire room...

"N-Najenda!" Chelsea & Leone gasped as what their leader to just. To slap the man who can potentially end Esdeath was just out of the left playing field.

"... ... ..." Akame was quiet. The only thing she did was widen her eyes. She was prepared for most things but in front of her? Nope.

"Holy shit..." Gotenks mumbled under his breath. He knew he had to keep his mouth shut since this is a situation he knows he wouldn't come out of alive.

"She can change? You don't want to kill her?" Najenda unveiled her eyes as her voice imploding rage at him. "Do you understand what you're saying? Esdeath is someone who doesn't show mercy! She doesn't give a flying shit if you're a worshipper or not! She kills because she enjoys it! People like her don't change!"

"But she can! I know that for a fact, Najenda!" Goku raised his voice, but he wasn't getting angry. "You weren't there when I was at her planet. When I was alone with her, when I saw a different side to her." he gets a flashback of Esdeath crying back at her planet, specifically the dining hall. "She wasn't how the stories brought her out to be!"

"Maybe it's because she's a pretty prestige liar? No one in the universe believes for a second she can show emotions. She's a heartless, sadistic bitch who doesn't show emotions!"

Things were starting to get out of hand. Akame & the others needed to find a way to calm her down to not start something she may end up regretting...

"Hey, why don't we change the subject here?" Leone suggested, arms out as her eyes were closed. She nervously sweats. "There are bigger things out there that's more important than your guys' arguing- -"

"I lived in hell because of her! I've seen it numerous times for myself! She kills & kills as a hobby! Goku, what you're asking for is impossible. What you're saying, to try to change Esdeath, you're basically asking for the impossible. Countless people have fallen victim to her. People die to her. She has over a trillion heads and that number will continue to keep rising!"

"And all that can change!" Goku raised his voice higher. "Back in my universe, I managed to change some evil people. Piccolo? Vegeta? Majin Buu? They've killed countless numbers of innocent people, but they all redeemed themselves afterwards, thanks to me!"

"But Esdeath isn't like them! Universe 10 isn't like Universe 7! Everyone is different! Your friends all felt a change they never thought they could get. Esdeath doesn't. Goku, did you get hit in the head or something while you were there? 'Cause I'm getting nothing but crap from you!"

"No, I didn't...!" Goku immediately responded. "Najenda, why can't you see the bigger picture here?"

"Because I can't. As much as I want that, I just can't. I resent Esdeath, so, so much. You don't know what it's like out here, in this universe. This... hell universe..." her voice broke down, but it didn't stop her from continuing. "Goku, when you become a member of Night Raid, you are obligated to kill. There are no exceptions. We've been doing this for years."

"Your methods on killing doesn't always solve things, Najenda. There are other ways and I'm going to make sure I see it through. I'm going to beat Esdeath, but I'm not going to kill her."

"Killing doesn't change things, but it can end years of misery and torture. I don't expect someone as light hearted as you to understand, I don't. You & I may be fighting among a common enemy, but at the end of the day, we're total opposites. You couldn't be anymore wrong, Goku. Really, you couldn't."

Words have never really hurt Goku, but for some reason, her words have. Goku wasn't thinking like an idiot here, if one thinks about it. Well, sure, he wants to not kill Esdeath, someone who kills for all her life. But because he knows she's madly in love with her, he wants to use that to change Esdeath for the better.

But...

When Najenda told Goku he can't change Esdeath in who she is, he felt attacked. He didn't know why, he just felt it. He changed Tien, Piccolo, Vegeta & Majin Buu (Fat), so what's wrong in trying to change Esdeath? He's friends with his Destroyer, for peep sake!

Goku took it offensively and decided to growl back at Najenda's hurtful words...

"Just because you've known her longer than me, that doesn't mean you exactly know her. You've been at war with her for who knows how long and every encounter, she always remains above you. No wonder Esdeath's one step ahead of you. If it wasn't for us in helping you make this much progress, you would've still been one step behind her. Esdeath can change. You just don't see it because you're weaker than her."

Uh-oh. Goku had gone did it now. He fired back and bit off more than he could chew. Gotenks had dropped his jaw at what he had heard as this was the first Goku had dropped a truth bomb. Chelsea dropped her lollipop while Leone widened her eyes. Truth bombs coming from Goku left Akame a bit tainted. Offended, but mostly tainted. Even though it was only for a few days, she had never seen Goku act like this...

"Get out..." Najenda scoffed as she took her attention back the big screen to watch for Esdeath & the Jaegers. "I don't have time for this. You're only here because we need you since you can turn into Ultra Instinct. Just get out of here, Goku. I can't focus with you spewing such bullshit."

"Don't worry, I was planning, too. I'll be outside."

When Goku went out the front door, things got awkward as it was filled in the air. Najenda clenched her fists that were on the panels. Pissed at what Goku said to her, she, as well, had never let words get to her. But Goku? The man, in whom, deep down she has a crush on? Her heart was hurting. She took out her anger by punching the machine as little static electricity came out from it...

"Well... that was something, wasn't it?" Leone said, trying to up lift the mood. "So, Goku has different values from you, Najenda. We still need him to beat Esdeath with that Ultra Instinct or whatever."

"It's not that simple, Leone. I've met people like him before. Not wanting to kill a person that's responsible for massacring untold races, it's uncanny. Those are the exact same people who fall into despair right after. I don't want Goku to think that way..."

"Najenda..." Leone felt her words hit just right as she lend Najenda's shoulder her right hand.

"Goku just needs to see that he can't change everyone. Whatever fake personal Esdeath did when they were together, I betting it now, it won't last." Chelsea guaranteed it as she shook her head. She was very much certain of it as she shook her head up & down.

"Gotenks, has Goku ever been like this?" Najenda asked while her head was still down.

Now being able to talk, the fusion half-breed responded. "From as long as I've known him. Goku's been known to not wanting to kill his enemies because he knew they could change. Not all (like Frieza), but the majority. That's who Goku is. He's never wrong in giving people a second chance."

"Well, not everyone can vouch for that, kid." Najenda sighed. "I've never met a man who could rile me like that." she touched her chest. "No... I can't let it get to me. Sooner or later, he's going to realize that Esdeath is much worser than anyone he's ever encounter. It'll take time. For now, I guess I should give him some space."

"Here, Najenda, I'll go talk to him. I don't know what I'll say, but I don't want this argument between you two come in the way of our mission." Akame suggested with her Murasame in her right hand.

"... Do as you please, Akame..." Najenda gave her the ok as she lets out another sigh. "Chelsea, Leone, Gotenks, keep watch for anything that goes on for me, okay? I'm going to go take a bath..."

"R-Right..." the three who were assigned followed as they didn't want to get an earful at an already pissed of Najenda.

So that just happened. Najenda, who fell in love with Goku, whether she realizes it or not, had her first argument with him, as if they were lovers for 50 years. Both their words got to each other so it was going to take some time to heal off of it, but what can you do?

When Akame entered outside the front, she saw Goku looking up, arms behind his head. He was looking at the gray clouds, indicating that it was going to rain soon. When the front door was shut, Goku turned around and saw Akame walking to him, later next to him on his right side...

"Hey, Akame." Goku greeted, looking at her. "If you're here to change my mind on killing her, you're pushing your luck."

"No, no, I'm not." Akame promised him. "I just wanted to see how you were holding up, that's all."

Goku turned his attention back to the gray clouds. "Oh, I'm doing all right, I guess. Najenda's words really got to me. I don't see how she doesn't know that people can change."

Akame took a deep breath, then responded. "I know where you're getting at, but you've got to look at the cons here. She's different from Beerus, your Destroyer. Other than doing as their titles imply, Esdeath's unlike any other people we've met. She slaughtered people we loved. She took my sister away from me."

"Kurome..." he gets a flashback of her smiling. "That's right. Your sister..."

"Yeah..." Akame softly smiled as she joined Goku at looking at the clouds. "I can see where you're getting at, though. Some people can change, some can't. Do you really think you can change Esdeath for the better?"

"I know I can. You weren't there, Akame, but I was. Esdeath, for some reason, has a thing for me. She confessed her love as we got... closer."

"Hmph. You're an all right person, but the things you say even confuses me." Akame smiled, teasing just a bit. "So, let's say you have a plan in mind. How are you going to change her ways? You would need a miracle for that seeing as though she doesn't bargain well with others unless it suits her."

"I can come to her, Akame! You can come with me to see for yourself."

"I beg your pardon...? Akame's curiosity strikes again . "You're not suggesting we go back to her planet, are you?"

"Well, yeah. Well, actually, no. That would be a stupid move. If I'm going to change her, I need a plan. I need more details on how I can persuade her, something that'll give me such an advantage."

"For starters, she destroys. Maybe you can get all fancy and adequate and create a situation that can benefit you first. Just so you can have a good start with your unhatched plan."

"Create?" Goku looked at her. "Create... Creation... Ah! Akame, you're a genius!" he grabbed her shoulders.

"I am?"

"Yeah! Other than Najenda, no one else have lived as long as Esdeath during her reign. No one except for the God of Creation!"

"Creation? Are you- -" Akame tilted her head but she knew where Goku was getting at.

"Uh-huh! Hold onto me, Akame. To get more information about Esdeath, we're going to go see the Supreme Kai of this universe, Gowasu..!"

End of Chapter 9...

A/N: So, um, I've got something big to announce, guys. Since last year, I've been bombarded with requests to do a crossover of Goku & the High School DxD girls, but I always rejected them because I don't know much about DxD. However, it wasn't until a few weeks ago, a random dude private messaged me to ask me for my Pay-Pal . He said he was gonna pay me big money if I do a crossover. I played along and thought he was bluffing, but guess what? He wasn't...

He pay-pal me 60 bucks. 60-fuckin'- bucks, guys. I didn't know what to make out of it. I gave him back the money seeing as though I just couldn't accept it, but he insisted I keep it in return to make a DBxDxD crossover. Don't get me wrong, I love free money, but 60 dollars for a measly story that might flop in? Jesus Christ...

I won't mention his name due to reasons, but he did allow me to share this with you all since he told me he doesn't care as long as I make that crossover story. So... it looks like I'll be making it after all. I haven't touched the money yet, and I keep sending him the money back, but damn is he persistent. So that's what this announcement is. I'll be making another story of Goku having a harem with the DxD girls.

I don't know much of that show, nor the girls except for Rias & Akeno. If any of you experts can tell me about DxD, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm making the story, but the guy insisted on some things he wants in it, so be warned, guys. Some things will be out of reach and that's only because it's what this person requested.

I was planning on making a crossover of Goku & Candice Catnipp but that can come after this one, I guess. Don't know where I'll with this crossover, but hopefully I can pull it off.

Kosmish: Plot armor is strong, I know that, but people will die in my story. It'll just be that one time and that one time only.

Gamelover41592: Ty.

GeoNovaWraith: Goku Black Arc (Manga version) is wayyyy better, man. There will be more Goku x Kurome moments. Not to worry.

stroziercameron: There isn't a plural in what you said, so it's possible that Jiren is only stronger than HIS God of Destruction. In my story, Esdeath is stronger than other Destroyers.

asim rockstar: I mean, I guess I'm making a DxD crossover, but that's way too much, dude.

twisterblake2015: ty.

fanfictionboy1998: Ty, and I hope you're safe, too.

supersaiyanman290: ty.

666: Kissanime always gave me viruses, but I am sadden to see it get taken down. And yeah, as it turns out, I am going to be doing a freakin' DxD crossover. Don't know much about it, but I don't have to know the lore. Well, I want to know anyway, but still. This crossover isn't going to be as much action pack as my other ones, but I will build up relationships. Once I do make the story, I can just focus on the relationship and stuff. I don't have to dive deep into lores from that show. Everyone just watches that show for the ass & tits from the smexy girls, right? Lol.

Nah, but for real. If I do carry out with this story, I'll still make more chapters from my other stories. I'm not going go overboard with making more stories lol. 5 at best. DBSxFT, DARAGON, Enoteca's Saiyan, the soon-to-be DxD one, and my soon-to-be Bleach one. I'll upload a chapter from one story to the next a month. If I'm in the mood, possibly 2 or 3, if I have more material. You seem very informed about DxD so maybe you can inform me or something when making my new story lol. Also, you're not the only one who dislikes Issei. My friends who watches Harem animes does, too. Issei as a father is laughable, ngl.

xxx: As a matter of fact, yes, he does. Gowasu does create more planets. This is a spoiler, but you're gonna hear him say it in the next chapter!

Imperial warlord: It seems they have appeared. Liver, Daidara and Nyau!

WhereThe PartyAt: I thought so, too. Nice to know you think the same lol. The rivalry will come soon!

RogerGoken2003: Exactly! Lol. Those Saiyan knuckleheads will throw in blue for no reason at all! Lmao.

Vegito: Ty. I wish it can come sooner, with the updates, but I have to tend to my other stories. After I upload this story, I do the next with DBSxFT, then this story again.

Guest: YOUR BURRITO IS HERE (New chapter already out).

drake202: Oh, they definitely did, imo. These monsters come from the Demon Realm. More of that will be explained soon. Ty again.

A/N: I'll be working on the Goku Black Arc for my DBSxFT while at the same time be working on my new story that'll come out. Goku x High School DxD. (Yay... I'm sooo excited). *Sarcasm*. No, but I am really excited to do the Goku Black Arc, though.

Let me know what you all think of the upcoming DxD crossover story coming with the next DBSxFT chapter, okay?

Later.