Yamcha, Hero of the 7th Universe

"Absolutely not, Kakarot! Are you out of your damned mind!?", bellowed the Saiyan Prince.

"Vegeta, come on. Freiza is the best choice for our 10th member in the tournament. He's stronger than most of our other teammates, and we can keep in line, no problem." Goku appealed.

"There is no fucking way, you clown…. I go to sleep every night with a smile on my face because that bastard is dead. I'm not letting you bring him back, even for day…. even for the Tournament of Power. I'm putting my foot down on this one, Kakarot. If he's in, I'm out. For one damn time pay respect to the proclamation of the leader of your race…... Freiza. Will. Not. Be. Brought. Back!"

"Alright, alright, Vegeta. Wow. We won't bring Freiza back, but we still need a 10th.", said Goku.

"Just pick anyone", said Vegeta. "We're more than capable. There's clearly no one else that can match us. Just pick someone that might pick off a couple of the other universe's stragglers before biting the dust themselves."

Are they really not going to ask me?, thought Yamcha.He had been listening from the side of the building. He had been expecting Goku's invitation to participate in the tournament for a day or so now. Do they really think I'm that weak?

"Hey guys."

"What's up, Tien?", asked Goku.

"We could ask Yamcha, he always fought with us back in the day."

FINALLY! thought Yamcha.

"BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!", bellowed Vegeta.

Yamcha's heart sank.

"That peasant? You can't be serious!?", mocked Vegeta.

"That's not nice Vegeta!", admonished Goku. "Yamcha could help us."

Yamcha was grateful for Goku's defense.

"Oh sure…", mocked Vegeta. "I've a better idea though, let me check my old combat suit and see if I have a spare Saibaman seed to plant! Those little imps were more than a match for that dolt! Or we could bring Raditz back!"

"Stop it, Vegeta! Yamcha got way stronger than he was after that first fight you saw him in!" Though secretly Goku wondered how strong Yamcha was now. He hadn't exactly kept up with his training in the last several years. "It's settled then! Yamcha will be our 10th member!"

"Ugh, fine.", scoffed Vegeta. "It's not like it will matter. I'll beat anyone of importance in this tournament."

Yamcha breathed a sigh of relief. He was happy he was going to be asked to join the team, but admittedly a little hurt that it was such a contentious issue.

"Absolutely Goku! We'll show those goons from the other universes who the strongest fighters in existence are! It will be just like the old days!" Yamcha gleefully accepted Goku's invitation, trying to act genuinely surprised. Luckily for him, Goku's naivety allowed for a successful ruse.

"That great, Yamcha! I knew I could count on you!", exclaimed Goku.

"We'll win this thing no problem. In fact, I have a new technique I've been waiting for just the right opportunity to use!", lied Yamcha.

"That's awesome! I should have known you've been keeping up with your training! I can't wait to see this new technique of yours!", Goku said excitedly.

"Yeah totally!", Yamcha said somewhat nervously. But again, Goku didn't pick up on the subtle signs of inauthenticity.

What the hell have I gotten myself into? I've got to somehow pull my own weight in this tournament and come up with a new technique in just a couple of days! I need more time! Wait… that's it…... thought Yamcha.

"You really want to go into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber?", asked Dende?

"Absolutely!", said Yamcha. "Our universe depends on it!"

"Okay", said Dende. "Mr. Popo just finished reconstructing it after Vegeta's last…. Incident…. In the chamber."

"Great!", said Yamcha. "Time to get more powerful that a Super Saiyan!"

"Good luck…", said Dende nervously. I hope he survives.

"The door is opening." Mr. Popo said.

"He really made it the full year.", said Dende. "Got to give him credit".

"Yamcha… has returned….", Yamcha said in his most dramatic, yet confident voice. "I've done it!"

"Your dedication is commendable.", said Dende.

"I'm going to go wipe the floor with those other universes single-handedly!" boasted Yamcha, then flew off to meet the others.

"I wonder how much stronger he really got, Mr. Popo.", pondered Dende.

Yamcha landed next to the others. Whis was preparing to take them to the tournament.

"Feel ready to go, Yamcha?" asked Goku.

"Hell yeah. I just hope no one slows me down in the tournament.", said Yamcha arrogantly, ready to prove himself.

"Ha!", scoffed Vegeta.

"Hey, after this tournament maybe you and I settle the score, Vegeta!", Yamcha challenged, confident in his new strength.

"It's a date.", smirked the Prince.

"Off we go.", interrupted Whis.

Yamcha could hardly wait. He felt like his power had risen exponentially since training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. He could feel the power running through his veins.

Maybe this is what Goku feels like after turning Super Saiyan. I don't have to transform though, I'm just this powerful! I need to prove myself right off the bat. I'll face the strongest fighter head on and knock him out. Even Vegeta will have to show some respect then.

"So that's Jiren.", said Goku to Vegeta. "The 11th Universe's strongest fighter. Toppo said Jiren is even stronger than he is. He's probably the strongest opponent here."

Strongest opponent here? thought Yamcha. That sounds like exactly who I'm looking for.

Yamcha scanned the other team until saw the fighter Goku had pointed to.

So that's Jiren… Oh yeah, that's my bitch. You're going down first by the Wolf Fang Fist of Yamcha!

"Let the Tournament of Power begin!", exclaimed the Grand Priest.

Goku and Vegeta flew off from the rest of the 7th Universe, contrary to Gohan's plan.

Well, guess it's time for me to go prove myself. There's that Jiren guy!

Yamcha flew off from the group, too, straight at Jiren.

"What the hell is Yamcha doing?", yelled Piccolo.

Yamcha flew like a screaming banshee straight at Jiren. This caught even the attention of Goku and Vegeta in the midst of their first skirmish of the tournament.

"You're mine, Jiren!", yelled Yamcha. "ULTIMATE WOLF FANG FIST!"

Energy began to swell around Yamcha's fist as he closed in on Jiren. Jiren had yet to even look at Yamcha.

He's not even acknowledging my attack! He'll pay for that.

Yamcha closed in, almost in striking distance.

Jiren cut his eyes toward Yamcha, sending an invisible wave of energy at his assailant.

CRACK!

All the air left Yamcha's lungs. It felt like every bone in his body shattered. Yamcha couldn't quite form the conscious thought, but he managed to grasp how foolish he had been before the life left him completely.

"Is he dead?", asked the Supreme Kai of the 7th.

"I believe so.", said Whis.

"Then that idiot may have proved useful after all.", smirked Beerus.

The Grand Priest made the announcement from his platform. "Fighter Jiren of the 11th has killed an opposing fighter. Per the rules of this tournament, he is now eliminated."

Jiren instantly teleported to the bench.

Belmod was irate. "Jiren, how could you possibly have gotten yourself eliminated!?"

"I thought…", pondered Jiren. "There was no way there would be a fighter that weak here."

Vegeta laughed so hard he almost let himself get knocked out from carelessness.

"Universe 7 is victorious. Congratulations." The Grand Priest lowered his platform to congratulate the three remaining fighters. Goku, Vegeta, and 17 remained in the ring. Without Jiren, the 7th won without too much trouble. Still Goku wanted to fight Jiren and see how strong he was.

"What will be your wish with the super dragon balls?", asked the Grand Priest.

"I made a promise to another Saiyan.", said Vegeta. "We must wish back the 6th Universe."

"Well, I want to fight Jiren! So, let's wish back the 11th too. Surely super Shenron can bring both universes back with one wish.", said Goku.

"I'm sure he can, but why not bring back all of the universes that were erased?", asked 17.

"Oh yeah, good idea, 17. I guess I need to collect the dragon balls when we get back to Earth and bring Yamcha back, too.