" What? Resume the fight? " Agu wondered. " Wait ! I do not understand ! One of the rules of this tournament was that murder was prohibited! Universe 7 killed our participant, so he must be disqualified. "

Simply smiling, the high priest rose to a height to make sure everyone could see and hear him.

" In fact, murder is prohibited! However, when Kirishima-san was in the field, he was still alive! He didn't die until he landed in the stands! He was therefore already eliminated before dying! Sorry to tell you, but in this case, Frieza-san is no longer responsible for his state of health, since his opponent had already left the field. "

" What ? "

Hearing this, Beerus thought he was dreaming.

" We… We are saved ? "

" It seems to me, indeed. " Approved Whis." But I have the impression that a lot of people will hold our grudge against us. "

" Frieza is really an indomitable demon. " Remarked the old kaioshin.

For his part, Giin began to growl.

" What is this joke? What is the real reason for this tournament? Leave the cruelest universe alive? Universe 7 doesn't deserve to win. "

" This is not for you to decide. " Retorted the high priest. " But at Zeno-sama. "

" Hey, when are we going to resume the tournament ? " Wanted to know Zeno.

" Yes ! I want the tournament to continue. "

Seeing that the Zenos were on his side, the high priest agreed.

" That the tournament continues. "

Hearing this, Esdeath looked delighted.

" Happy to know that we can fight. "

" Oh? Because you think you can beat me? " Frieza questioned her, wearing an evil smile.

" I do not believe that ! I am sure of it. " Esdeath asserted, displaying a smile similar to his.

Touching the bruise Bakugo had made on her face, Android 18 growled.

" This little idiot… "

Beginning to fly away, she hurried to find him.

"As soon as I find him, he will bitterly regret having pissed off me. "

However, seeing a figure, she saw Seryu trying to hide. Even though Koro's core was still inside her, the former soldier was totally exhausted after her fight against Toppo.

Seeing her, Android 18 let herself land behind her.

Trying to run, Seryu ends up collapsing to the ground, dead tired. Currently, she was unable to walk let alone fight. Yet she was forced to flee.

" Why do you want to persevere ? " Android 18 questioned her, quietly walking the world behind her. " Considering what remains of your team, I find it obvious to think that your universe is already doomed. "

" Shup up. " Seryu roared, turning to her.

Screaming then, she concentrated her last strength in her fist. Then, she created a ki-blast that ended up hitting Android 18 in the head. Barely blinking, the blonde remained standing, her hands in the pockets of her tracksuit, while asking.

" Was that really all you had ? "

Looking down and gritting her teeth were Seryu's only responses. Suddenly catching his hair, the former soldier was pulled to the edge of the field.

" Le ... Let go of me." She ordered.

" I don't have time to have fun with you. " Android 18 retorted, throwing it in front of her.

Landing violently on the ground, Seryu widened her eyes, as the void presented itself before her.

" You have the choice." Android 18 asserted, pointing his hand at her. " You fall or I help you do it. "

" DIE ! " Seryu roared, pretending to launch a new energetic sphere.

Unfortunately, much too weak, she saw in horror a single spark of energy coming out of her hand, showing that her energy reserves were almost empty.

" No. "

" Sorry. " Said Android 18, creating a ki-blast in her own hand." Everyone get off. "

" I agree with you. " A voice affirmed.

Immediately, the android leaped into the air, to avoid a laser beam that pretended to hit her.

" What is that ? " She wanted to know, before an intense light dazzled her.

And before Android 18 could react, a powerful beam hit her. Surprised, she felt herself being propelled back at full speed. Bending down in time, Seryu felt her pass over her, before ending up in the void zone.

" How ? " The cyborg wondered, glancing over her shoulder.

Just watching her fall, Mine lowered her gun a little, now that she was sure her shot had had the desired result. Unable to be able to fly now that she was in a vacuum, Android 18 eventually vanishes and lands near Piccolo.

" Android 18 - san is eliminated. "

" Y ... You ? " Seryu wondered, seeing her old enemy.

" Decidedly, you are really pitiful, Murder-girl. " Mine hissed, walking towards her.

" You ... Did you save me ? "

Nonetheless, Seryu's relief vanished the instant she saw the tip of Seryu's weapon aimed at her head.

" May we be clear, you and me! I didn't try to save you! I just took an opportunity to take down an enemy, that's all! You and I are not friends. "

Finally, putting her gun back on her shoulder, she pretended to leave, asserting herself.

" Leave this land! You are far too weak to stay there. "

Seeing her thus leave, Seryu felt an intense rage in her. She refused it. She refused to understand that her newfound strength still made her too weak. Yes, she was too weak to save her universe. She was too weak to establish justice. She was too weak to help herself. Yet ... Yet ...

" Help me, please. "

Stopping, Mine turned and was surprised to see Seryu kneel on the ground.

" I want ... I want to protect my universe! And all alone, I couldn't do anything! So please help me. "

" I thought I was clear! Mine growled! I never plan to team up with you! You disgust me just at the sight. "

" I'm just asking for a truce. " Seryu implored her. " A truce, time to win! There are only three of us left! Do you really think we could win by fighting on our own? Even to the maximum of our abilities, you know very well that we can never win against the warriors who remain! We must… We must… "

Gritting her teeth, she had to put her honor aside to cry out.

" We must cooperate. "

Looking at her with fury, Mine showed her very well that she was against the idea. Yet she also knew perfectly well that Seryu was right. If Mine were to find herself on her own, she knew she could never win against Goku, Saitama or Jiren. She needed the help of her teammates. Unfortunately, only Seryu was always there to help her.

Finally, preferring to highlight her family rather than her rivalry with Seryu, she ended up dismantling part of Pumpkin and was able to root out the eternal gem that Sidra had entrusted to her. As the god had told her, this ore increased the power of her shots, and she hoped he could help her perform another miracle. Staring at the stone, she ends up throwing it at Seryu.

" What … ? " Jaeger wondered, juggling the stone a bit before grabbing it with both hands.

" This stone has a lot of power in it and can distribute it to different objects to make them more powerful! Since Koro's core is inside you, I think it can help you regain your energy! Hurry to fill your energy reserves. "

" Mine, I… "

" Hurry up ! " Mine roared, turning away from her. " And above all, don't make me regret it. "

Looking at the stone then, Seryu hastened to nestle it against his abdomen where Koro's vital core was.

Immediately, a flow of energy poured into her. First accumulating in the core, the energy was then ejected throughout Seryu's body, completely invigorating his system.

" What … ? " She wondered, while still being able to stand up.

Simply picking up his stone, Mine put it back in his weapon before raising his weapon.

" Now, it's time to establish a strategy! But, for me, it is better to hide for a while and wait for the number of fighters to drop further! If a universe will then have more than two warriors, we will make sure to reduce their number. "

Seeing Seryu listen to him without saying anything, Mine ends up leaving. Yet she paused again, hearing.

" Thank you so much. "

" Hum? Why ? For giving you back your energy? Or for saving you from humiliation? "

" Neither. " Seryu retorted. " Just thank you for your trust. "

" Forget. " Mine growled, uncomfortable connecting with his old enemy. " Let's just go hide. "

" Why, then ? " A voice chuckled.

Startling immediately, the two girls turned to see Boros, sitting very quietly cross-legged, watching them while smiling mournfully. Having returned to its natural form, the alien was blue, but that didn't prevent it from giving off an aura that was much more powerful than that of the two women.

" I had the intention of finding myself an opponent to let off steam a little and here I find two! It's perfect. "

In response, Mine shot him, while Seryu sent him ki-blasts. Exploding on impact, the two attacks eventually knocked Boros out of sight, behind a cloud of smoke.

However, his laughter could be heard in the smoke.

" I believe it is time for me to show you all the extent of my true power! Yes, so watch the real master of the universe in action. "

Clearing the smoke around him, thanks to an increase in his energy. He let his skin turn white as he transformed. Then, showing his ultimate form, he then let his body turn black. Immediately, the two women saw the rock where he was shattering, due to the energy coming out of his body.

" That … ? " Mine scared, while still feeling horrified by Boros' sudden power.

" Checkmate ! " Said Boros. " It is obvious that Esdeath will never be able to defeat Frieza! Universe 9 is therefore doomed. "

Creating new ki-blasts, Goku ends up seeing Kefla fly towards him, without trying to avoid his attacks. Getting hit didn't slow down the Saiyan who smiled as she found herself in front of Goku.

" I'm here. "

Attempting to hit him, she was surprised to see Goku disappear, only to appear above her, his arms back.

" HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ! "

Being hit by a wave of energy, Kefla felt her body fall towards the ground. Still, directing her arms towards the attack, she let out a cry before creating a huge green sphere. Hitting Goku's Kamehame, the attack passed through the attack to rush towards the saiyan.

Opening his eyes upon seeing her, Goku moved to the side in time to avoid her. However, barely had he time to make the gesture when he felt Kefla's fist hit his cheek, knocking him to the ground.

Remaining on the ground, the man breathed heavily as his Super Saiyan form vanished. The man had no energy. Landing next to him, Kefla questioned him.

" You give up ? "

Hearing it, Goku dared to smile at him, while retorting.

" No ! It is just beginning. "

Seeing him wince as he tried to sit up, Kefla questioned him.

" Why do you keep smiling ? "

" You're a saiyan, aren't you? So you too should know how much we love it when we face a complicated situation that seems insurmountable! It's the adrenaline that forces me to get up with a smile. "

Hearing it, Kefla smiles in turn, before affirming.

" Yes I understand. "

Then, directing her hand towards him, she declared.

" Nevertheless, saiyan or not, you will never be able to defeat me. "

Pulling a ki-blast, she let her attack go towards Goku. However, before they could hit it, the attack was struck by a second ki-blast, which forced it to explode.

" What … ? " Kefla wondered.

Jumping back to avoid two more ki-blasts, she groaned as she saw a figure position itself in front of Goku.

" Gohan ? " His father wondered.

" Sorry, father! Even though I know you hate it, I had to intervene. "

" Yeah! I understand ! Anyway, I didn't see hearing Beerus yelling at me if I lost. "

" Hey, what does that mean ? " Wanted to know Kefla, stamping her foot. " Who do you think you are to intervene in our fight ? "

" What ? Do you have a problem? I just thought that since you were the fusion of two warriors, that you wanted to fight against two other saiyans! Are you afraid of losing to us ? "

Stopping her temper tantrum, Kefla stared at him, before smiling confidently.

" No problem ! In fact, you know what? I will defeat you both before defeating the third saiyan on your team! When I have defeated you all, I could proclaim myself the most powerful Saiyan in my universe. "

Immediately, she rushed towards the duo and stopped between them. Then spinning around, she punched Goku on the cheek before doing the same with Gohan. Feeling thrown back, Gohan opened his eyes to see Kefla chasing him.

" What? That's all ? I would have done quickly to finish with you. "

Immediately stopping his flight, Gohan managed to regain his balance, before transforming into SS2. Then, placing his hands above his head, he created a beam of energy.

" MASENKO ! "

Seeing the attack rush at her, Kefla created an energetic shield to defend her. Then, when Gohan's attack stopped, she created various red ki balls around her, before sending them to the other saiyan. Flying away immediately, Gohan did his best to avoid the attacks, which began to follow him.

" You will not be able to flee. " Kefla asserted.

Nonetheless, sensing a movement behind her, Kefla raised her arm and countered a kick from Goku.

" What … ? "

Gripping the saiyan's leg, Kefla spun around, before throwing Goku into the sky. Still trying to avoid Kefla's attacks, Gohan was surprised to feel Goka's body hit him.

" What ? "

Then, Kefla's ki-blasts hit the duo. Seeing his two opponents fall to the ground. Kefla flew towards them. However, Gohan managed to pull himself together and flew towards her. Then began a fight of punches where Kefla quickly took the advantage. Attempting to cross his arms in defense, Gohan ends up getting punched several times in the face.

Then, grabbing his head, Kefla gave him a powerful skull kick, before creating two ki-blasts that hit Gohan's abdomen.

Collapsing to the ground, the saiyan stood up, moaning in pain, while Kefla sneered.

" You see ? I told you so ! Even two people are no match for you. "

Wiping the blood from his face, Gohan asserted.

" Yeah! Compared to my father, I am not that strong. "

Looking at his hands, he thought.

"If only I could achieve higher form. "

1 = Universe 3 (8): Luffy, Katakuri, Kaido, Kizaru, Teach, Akainu, Shanks, Doflamingo (8)

2 = Universe 7 (10 ): Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, C-17, Frieza (5)

3 = Universe 4 (9): Saitama, Boros, Blast, Garou (4)

4 = Universe 10 (5): Natsu, Gray, Laxus, Gildarts (4)

5 = Universe 6 (7): Hit, Kefla, Saena (3)

6 = Universe 9 (7): Esdeath, Seryu, Mine (3)

7 = Universe 12 ( 6 ) : Midoriya, Bakugo ( 2 )

8 = Universe 11 (1): Jiren, Top (2)

9 = Universe 2 (3): Eliminated