" It's awesome ! So cool ! " Zeno 1 said.
" Yes ! This tournament is really fun. " Zeno adds 2.
" Every universe has really amazing warriors. " Approved the high priest, also looking at the tournament with an amused and curious look. " If their power continued to increase, it wouldn't be surprising to see mortals surpass the power of the gods in centuries to come. "
" Say, say! Which universe do you think will win ? " Zeno 2 asked him.
" And who will lose first ? "
Putting his hand on his chin, the high priest looked thoughtful.
" For now, universe 4 and 10 are off to a great start! Each of them still has their full team and have eliminated three warriors each! On the contrary, universe 6 has lost three warriors! However, I don't think he's in the most danger. "
His gaze then turned to the bleachers of Universe 12, where Giin seemed nervous, far from sporting his usual mocking smile.
" It seems that another universe is more in danger. "
" Bakugo! Bakugo ! "
Opening his eyes, the boy saw Ibara and Tokoyami next to him. Having used his vines, Ibara had surrounded them around Bakugo and given him some of his energy.
" That … ? " The boy wondered, getting up.
In an instant, he thought back to his heavy and shameful defeat to Midora. The man had beaten him without much difficulty and humiliated him before the gods. However, the worst thing for Bakugo had been being so insignificant that Midora didn't even find it necessary to eliminate him.
Clenching his fist, Bakugo dug his fingernails into his skin so hard that his two companions finally saw blood flow from his hand.
" How did he dare ? " Bakugo roared, looking for Midora. " This guy… I'm going to fight him and win. "
" Calms you. " Momo cried.
Arriving towards the trio, the young girl was with Kirishima and Shoto, as well as Lida. While he had run away from Laxus, Lida finally saw her three friends, on the ground, still passed out after Kaido's performance.
" We are seven. " Tokoyami remarked. " Since Kendo and Shinso have been eliminated… where is Midoriya ? "
" Here ! " The boy told him, who was the last to join them.
Looking down, Midoriya seemed to be thoughtful. In fact, every member of the team was. Midoriya understood in an instant that he was nothing in front of Jiren. Bakugo had been beaten by Midora. Lida, Tokoyami and Ibara had to flee from Vegeta and Laxus. And Momo, Kirishima, and Shoto had shamefully passed out due to Kaido's haki.
Clearly, the tournament had just started and the entire team had already faced a danger that almost eliminated them.
" Guys … " Said Kirishima finally. " Do… Do we really have a chance of winning this tournament? "
" We lost Kendo-san and Shinso-san. " Tokoyami noticed, with a drop of sweat running down the side of his face." That is to say that apart from Momo, we have lost the tacticians of our team! Unless you've managed to come up with a plan, Midoriya !"
Still looking kissed, the boy thought back to the aura given off by Jiren's body. The man hadn't been serious. Yet Midoriya was still shaking with anxiety. A plan to defeat Jiren? He didn't. Initially, because of Giin's information, Midoriya believed that Goku and Toppo were the two most powerful warriors on the field. However, Jiren seemed of a much higher level. And everyone had also been able to see the performances of Saitama as well as Kaido. In short, many Warriors outclassed the entire Universe 12 team.
" What are these faces ? " Bakugo suddenly roared, banging his fists to create an explosion that made his teammates jump. " A idea ? I have one! We keep fighting and we win this fucking tournament. "
" But we … " Ibara began.
" No '' but ''. " Roared the boy. " Shoto, Kirishima! Don't tell me you're afraid to fight. "
" It's not a question of being afraid. " Shoto retorted, as he watched Universe 11 destroy Desta-ghoul's enormous body. " But a question of being realistic! Goku, Jiren, Saitama, Kaido… even if we manage to beat one of these guys by working as a team, I doubt we have enough power to beat a second. "
Crouching, Momo moving small pebbles while trying to find a strategy. Nonetheless, she ended up shaking her head, while declaring.
" For us, the result of this tournament already looks like a… checkmate ! "
" Grrr! " Roared Bakugo. " Band of … ! "
Raising his arm towards him, Shoto created an ice dome all around the boy.
" What … ? " The boy wondered.
Suddenly, a ball of energy hit the ice, which managed to resist the attack.
Immediately, the other teens moved into position, to face Caulifla walking towards them, as well as Kale, who walked cautiously behind her.
" Here then ! The bunch of kids from universe 12! I feel like I'm going to have fun. "
" Be careful, Caulifla. " Cried Cabba, standing on top of a rock. " Each of them has a particular power! Even if you are stronger than them, they can kill you by taking you by surprise. "
" Onee-san ? "
" Tsss ! " Cried Caulifla, already getting into a fighting stance. " It's not two or three kids who are going to scare me. "
" In position. " Momo cried.
From the stands, Agu began to swallow his saliva, as he saw the three saiyans of Universe 6 facing his team. Despite the overcrowding, the team was in danger of taking heavy damage, if these saiyans were as powerful as Goku and Vegeta.
" Are you going to be okay ? "
Giin remained silent.
" JUSTICE FLASH ! "
Seeing a burst of gunfire rushing at him, Samurai Atomic found himself having to run in all directions to dodge them, while deflecting certain balls by hitting them with his sword. Seeing him struggle for several seconds, Toppo ends up teleporting, before finding himself behind his back.
" You are not bad. "
Turning around at the speed of sound, the swordsman struck his opponent's arm with his saber. Bad luck for him, faster than the samurai, Toppo covered his arm with a red aura whose role was to act as a shield. Thus, the skin of his reinforced arm is enough to block the sword strike, much to the surprise of Samurai Atomic.
" What … ? "
Clenching his fist, Toppo then punched him and knocked him out against a boulder which exploded on impact. Falling to the ground, the swordsman vomits blood, while Toppo's punch seemed to have pulverized some of his internal organs.
" It's over. " Toppo informed, advancing towards him, in order to throw him off the field.
Still, a strange force was felt in his back. Turning around then, he could see Kurome, concentrating as his sword was planted at his feet. Since Atomic Samurai had fought against Toppo, the young girl had preferred to watch them before gathering the most energy in her. Now that her attack level was at its peak, she squeezed the hilt of her saber, which then took on a dark aura.
" What is she still doing ? "
" Second door ... open. " Suddenly announced Kurome.
" Second what ? "
" What is Kurome doing ? " Wanted to know Rô, while not recognizing the style Kurome was using.
" During his training, Kurome managed to reach a higher level with his teigu. " Sidra explained to him. " Even though the power of his sword was incredible, there were a lot of limits! Before we met, his teigu could hardly control a dead person as powerful as Esdeath was! On top of that, Kurome had to draw an important energy from her to control her teigu. "
Seeing the black aura manifesting around Kurome's teigu, he asserted.
" Today, now that Kurome has increased her strength and power tenfold, she can bring back to life people as powerful as her! And she has two in stock. "
Suddenly emerging from the ground, two figures appeared on the ground as had the rest of Kurome's dolls. The first was a blond, muscular young man that Kurome had killed on his first assignment Sidra had given him.
As for the second, it belonged to a humanoid with blue skin and a red face, with a pair of horns, vampire teeth and a dragon tail.
" Reiner! NT Destroyer (OC)! " Called them Kurome. " Beat me that guy. "
" Tsss ! " Toppo simply said, warning himself. " Use the dead to fight? What a shame ! "
Not caring what he said, Reiner ran straight up to him, before biting his hand. Immediately, Toppo looked up as the boy transformed into a huge titan.
" Good, I guess I'll have to be serious for at least two minutes. " Toppo remarked, before leaping towards the titan. Clenching his fist, Reiner tried to punch him. Using his own fist, Toppo struck the titan's arm, and managed to pulverize it.
" You are nothing. " Toppo roared, before hitting the titan's abdomen.
Falling back, the titan collapsed with a crash.
" Let me allow you to rest in peace. " Toppo cried, pointing his hand at him. " FLASH JUSTICE ! "
" Enhancement ! " Kurome cried, as his sword was once again covered in a dark aura, as did Reiner's body.
When Toppo's attack hit Reiner, he thought he destroyed him when he saw various explosions. However, he raised his eyebrows as he saw that the titan was unharmed, while his body was covered in black armor that seemed much stronger than his regular armor!
" Perfect ! " Sidra asserted. " By improving the power of his sword, Kurome is also able to strengthen the power of his puppets for a limited time! In exchange for her energy, she can make them stronger. "
Hearing this, Rô froze a few seconds, before finally chuckling.
" Hahaha! I expected no less from Kurome! Go ahead, Kurome! Show them the power of Universe 9. "
Just looking at Reiner, Toppo could see the titan rise in front of him, while regenerating his arm.
" You look tougher than I expected. "
Smiling for his part, Atomic Samurai tapped his sword somewhat on his shoulder, before asserting.
" We will be able to have a little fun. "
Forgetting their little quarrel, the two men ended up running towards Reiner to destroy him.
1= Universe 4 ( 3 ) : Saitama( 2 ), Boros, Tatsumaki, Bang, Genos, Atomic Samourai, Sonic, Garou ( 1 ), Sea King, Blast ( 10 )
1 = Universe 10 ( 3 ) : Natsu ( 1 ), Erza, Gray, Gajeel, Laxus ( 1 ), Gildarts ( 1 ), Jellal, Cobra, Wendy, Jura ( 10 )
3 = Universe 3 ( 0 ) : Luffy, Law , Katakuri, Kaido, Big Mom, Teach, Akainu, Shanks, Kizaru, Doflamingo ( 10 )
4 = Universe 7 ( 2 ) : Goku ( 1 ), Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, C-17 ( 1 ), C-18, Muten Rochi, Tien, Frieza ( 9 )
5 = Universe 9 ( 0 ) : Tatsumi, Wave, Esdeath, Budo, Kurome, Seryu, Mine, Najenda, Bols ( 9 )
6 = Universe 11 ( 0 ) : Jiren, Top, Dyspo, Cocotte, Kahseral, Tupper, Zoire, K'nsi, Kettle ( 9 )
7 = Universe 2 ( 0 ) : Toriko, Sunny, Coco, Zebra, Acacia, Joa , Midora, Starfun ( 8 )
8 = Universe 12 ( 0 ) : Midoriya, Shoto, Bakugo, Tokoyami, Momo, lida, Kirishima, Ibara ( 8 )
9 = Universe 6 ( 2 ) : Hit, Cabba(1), Caulifla , Kale, Pirina, Saonel, Frost ( 1 ) ( 7 )
