The multiverse, ruled by the Almighty Zen-oh, which is composed of 12 universes, lived in peace and harmony thanks to the defenders or champions of each universes. But among the universes there is one universe that always attracts the attention of the deities.

Universe 7, home of the legendary heroes who attained the power equal to the gods, home of the legendary heroes like Son Goku and Vegeta, who put the entire multiverse in peril when the former asks the Zen-ohs for a multiverse tournament.

200 years after the last Z soldier died, another crisis was triggered in the universe when one of the minor deity, named Gaia, invaded Universe 7's earth on a purpose of obtaining the planet's most sacred treasure the 7 Dragon Balls.

Gaia and its followers waged war on the inhabitants of the planet, with the intervention of Goku and Vegeta, the defenders of planet earth managed to win a war but victory came at a price.

Earth was devastated and it was beyond repairs to the point that it was near to the extinction of its inhabitants.

In the sacred world of Universe 7's kais, the deities were in a heated debate on what to do to the dying planet

Dende, a Namekian, who became its guardian for more than 3 millennia and responsible for reactivating the Earth's Dragon Ball was in a heated discussion with the God of Destruction, Beerus. "Is it really necessary to destroy Earth? Are there any other means of saving it? Lord Beerus please we need to be more reasonable, there might be other means."

"There are no other means," Beerus coldly replied, "Earth was beyond repair and the catastrophe that Gaia did is irreversible, I am sorry…"

"I believe there is another way, Lord Beerus." Countered by Kaioshin, the God of Creation. "But there will be a side effect in order for Earth to be fully recovered." "Another way? Side effect? Tell me, what is this another way that you're thinking?" inquired by Beerus in a irritated tone. "The Restoration technique…" Kaioshin calmly replied.

"You Idiot!" retorted by the Elder Kai making the younger deity cower, "That techinique is one of the most forbidden techniques which needed an approval from either the Daishinkan or Zen-oh sama!" "But elder," Kaioshin replied "If we will let the Earth be destroyed, then everything we invested on that planet will be gone for good!".

"It doesn't matter! Same thing will happened in another thousand years or less since no one is capable of defending the planet and preventing the lure of those Dragon Balls to the scum of this universe and beyond!" countered by the elder kai.

Taiitsukun, the elderly Empress of Heavens but a less deity compared to the Kais, reasoned out against the destruction of Earth "But the destruction of Earth will not be an assurance that its Dragon Balls will be safe from those who had a malicious desire. We should take note that Frieza attempted to obtain a stronger Dragon Balls from the old Planet Namek which leads to the destruction of the planet" The reminder of the female deity gives a chilling flashback to the Namekian. "Beerus-sama," she continued "I beg, spare the planet."

Her plea fall to deaf ears as Beerus yawn at her face and simply replied "No…"

This frustrates Dende and answered the much superior deity "Then if that will be the case then we should take this matter to Zen-oh sama!" The proposal shocked the deities which they know that if such incident in their universe reaches the Zen-ohs they themselves are at risk of being erased.

One of the deities who were shocked was King Enma, the judge of the dead, he know such harsh move will mean their total existance will be wiped out. "Dende, please don't act so carelessly!" He protested "Zen-oh sama might wiped us out on the spot if he founds out that we overlooked Gaia's mutiny and caused such catastrophe to Earth! How about we should just let Beerus-sama destroy the planet and let Kaioshin-sama create it" he nervously proposed.

Whis, an angel and the son of the Daishinkan and attendant to Beerus finally appeared out of nowhere and caught their attention. "Whis where have you been?" Inquired by the God of Destruction in an annoyed tone in which the angel only responded with a cheerful laugh "Beerus-sama everyone," he replied "pardon me, for my sudden disappearance but I have to report the situation to my father and to Zen-oh sama" his response to the situation made the deities present shocked as they try to hide the situation as much as possible to the higher beings

"WHAT?!" they all responded in unison to the angel in which it only laughs at the reaction of his fellow deities "I… I am doomed!" panicked by the King Enma "Zen-oh sama will wipe us out and I haven't even seen my newly born son!" cried by the Judge of the dead in which it annoys the other deities "Shut up you overacting buffon!" Elder Kai shouted as he slaps him in the head.

"Whis," turning his attention to the angel "What does the Daishinkan sama and Zen-oh sama's decision?" Whis looked at them seriously and said to them "They will have to discuss it among themselves and once they decided they will inform us and execute Zen-oh sama's decree" This made the deities ponder on what will be the supreme deity's decision over the fate of the earth.

Suddenly, a portal just materialized in the sky which caught everyone's attention. And a figure emerges from the portal. A short man with pale blue skin, purple eyes, and slicked back white hair. He has a blue halo on the back of his head and wears a dark green outfit with an orange triangle on his shirt. On his belt is a symbol which means Grand.

He looked down to the deities "Everyone, It's been awhile" he politely greeted in which the deities with the exception of Whis trempled upon the Daishinkan's presence. "D-Daishinkan sama!" They all shouted in panic running towards and then bow down on their knees to the Great Priest as a sign of respect to the most powerful being next to the Zen-ohs in the entire multiverse. From Dende, King Enma and Taiitsukun to the Kais, Kaioshins and Beerus all bow down and trembled to his presence.

"I have come to announce the declaration of Zen-oh's sama judgement regarding this universe's Earth" He announced as he produced the scroll from his back which contains the declaration of the Zenoh's judgement. The deities who are still bowing down and sweating hard as they await nervously for the edict. Daishinkan opens the scroll "On the 3,135,938,603rd day of the king…" he read, "Upon learning the events that happend in the North Area of the 7th Universe, on the Milky way galaxy in which the planet called Earth is located. It has been decided that the planet will be spared from destruction and will undergo the process of Restoration which will be conducted by the Gods of Creation and Destruction…"

The announcement gave the deities a sighed of relief upon hearing the announcement "However," as the Great Priest continued reading the declaration, "since the incident is caused by the lure of the Dragon Ball's potential to give any wish in this universe, there are two sanctions that will be given to this universe and those who are responsible for the incident…"

The announcement of the sanctions gave the deities of Universe-7 a constant fear as they know that the punishment will be severe "Since the current state of the planet can no longer defend the Dragon Balls and itself, the Dragon Balls will be subjected to deactivation until such time the planet is capable of protecting it. This is the first sanction. The second sanction is that Dende, Earth's Guardian, will no longer be the sole Guardian of Earth."

Dende upon hearing the edict, swallowed hard yet deep inside he is grateful that he is not subjected to a more severe punishment.

"Taiitsukun," Daishinkan read and looked at the Jade Empress for a brief moment making the female deity tremble upon hearing her name "Since you are held responsible for overlooking the motifs and actions of the fallen deity of earth[1], Gaia, you will be stripped of your role as the Empress of Heavens and will be working alongside with Dende as the Co-Guardian of Earth. Thus the responsibility of the Spirit World will be shouldered by Enma as the new King of the Spirit World." The Great Priest made a pause and looked at the Judge of the Dead and the newly appointed King of the Spirit World who is still bowing down and trembling

"Now, for the specific instructions, since the planet Earth will be subjected to the process of Restoration, it is specifically instructed that the planet shall be divided into two worlds: The Makai and The Ningenkai, this is to counter the side effect of the process. For the deactivation of the Dragon Balls, it is specified that the mystical dragon, Shenron, will be instructed to create four mystical beasts that will serve as his replacement and as protectors of the planet on such threats. Then he will be commanded to disperse and to be deactivated the dragon balls for eternity. Failure to comply will be subjected to erasure…"

After reading the scroll, Daishinkan kept it and looked at the lesser deities "Are there any questions?" The Great Priest asked. "I have a question Daishinkan sama…" Dende asked without looking up to the superior deity "Then speak Dende." Daishinkan replied in which it was immediately inquired by the Namekian "What is the purpose of deactivating Earth's Dragon Balls and Sheron if we will instruct him to create four mystical beast that can also grant the same wishes that we want to avoid? Will it be better to just simply deactivate him?"

Daishinkan looked at Dende in which the latter trembled for he knew such intriguing questions might reached Zen-oh and might pissed the supreme being and erased him on the spot. "As I have said before, they will serve as protectors of the planet… But as you pointed out that they will be no different from Shenron, then we will let you decide on what stipulations that will be given to the four creatures as long as there will be a price that will be given to those who will summon either one of the creatures." The Great Priest declared

"What price will it be Daishinkan sama?" Taiitsukun inquired "The person who will summon the creature will be eaten by that creature as a price for his or her desire, thus this will prevent any mortal to seek for such unless if it is for the good…" Daishinkan's declaration made everyone shocked knowing that Shenron's successors will eat the mortal who will seek its wish granting abilities thus making it sacrifice to the creature.

"A sacrifice…" Kaioshin trembled "Yes, a sacrifice, a sanction ordered by Zen-oh sama that will serve as a lesson for those who seek and will abused its powers…" Daishinkan replied "Well then, the edict has been declared you already know what is needed to be done… Farewell." And with those parting words the Great Priest vanished and returns to the Supreme Being's palace.

After the edict was heard the Elder Kai spoke up breaking the silence "We might as well get started and we need to do something to limit the number of those who will be sacrificed to Shenron's creatures and put a leash on them." The other deities agreed on the proposal of the Elder Kai thus carrying out the order of Zen-oh.

Thus it has began of a new era on Planet Earth, where the planet is subjugated to Restoration, a planet which is divided into two worlds.

And for Shenron and the Dragonballs it created 4 mystical creatures[2] in which it can grant wishes but those wishes is now paid with a price.

-End of Prologue-

Authors Notes: [1] earth here pertains to soil or land since the deity Gaia cannot be the personification of planet Earth in this multiverse

[2] The 4 Mystical Creatures are Suzaku, Seiryu, Byako and Genbu of the Fushigi Yuugi anime/manga

[3] For the visual version of this chapter you can go to: dragonballnb(period)wordpress(period)com/2017/05/21/prologue/ (please replace (period) with the actual dot symbol)