Chapter 20:
"Please, excuse me for my forgetfulness, but I completely forgot to announce that with the return of Kukei of the 13th, our fighter count rises once more to 20. That is all." The Grand Priest announced, bowing apologetically as Drago smiled, raising his sword into the air. "The majestic power of lord Talos flows within this blade. It has lead me through many trials and tribulations. The faith that I hold for my lord and the belief he holds for me shall guide me through this battle as well." Drago stated, pointing the tip of his sword towards Merus. "I understand that my brother is viewed as a God in your Universe. Knowing Talos, he was very adamant about not being important at all." Merus stated, smiling as he spoke about Talos. "That is correct. I am unaware of what he and Zagraeus spoke of, but I can say that when I spoke to him it was one of the greatest moments of my life. Every time I spoke of one of his many accolades that were listed within the holy scriptures and within the pages of the prophecy itself, he would deny his many titles and accolades; saying that he had done nothing to be worthy of such praise. Saying that we mortals were much more worthy of praise for our accomplishments." Drago revealed, placing the tip of his sword on the ground, resting his chin on the hilt.
Fixing his gloves, Merus sighed. "As nice as it was to Reminisce about Talos, I believe it would be more beneficial for our shared purpose here if we were to fight." He explained, watching Drago carefully. "I couldn't agree more. If I spend anymore if our precious time conversing, I fear what Peiri may do once this is over." Drago agreed, chuckling when Merus glanced up at her. "Then it's a good thing that she's preoccupied at the moment." He stated, clenching his fists when Drago ran toward him. "Let us see what is stronger; the gifted light I hold, or the almighty power of the Angel!" Drago yelled, slashing at Merus's head, smiling when he vanished. "I am not as foolish as Hiromi." Drago announced, back flipping, kicking Merus in the chin as he did. "Hiromi is a fool, he would much rather take a nap than actually assist in combat. I am not, I will see my Universe to victory; even if I must sacrifice my own body to do so." Drago explained, pointing his sword into the distance. "Altaiza!" He roared, a blinding flash of light striking an area above the arena.
Rubbing his head, Hiromi chuckled when Yamcha landed behind him. "Sorry about what you just saw, I can usually control it bit sometimes it takes over. It's over now, you pushed it back into hibernation." He admitted, shaking his head. "It's alright, just try to keep it that way, I only had the one bottle." Yamcha replied, nodding. "So, what do you think about an actual fight? Sorry to say that I'm probably the weakest here, even Kukei is leagues ahead of me." Hiromi admitted, chuckling as he rubbed his head in embarrassment. "Don't feel bad, I'm the same way, Bulla and Pan could probably beat me with both legs and arms tied behind their backs." Yamcha agreed, chuckling, gasping when Hiromi's claws swiped past his head.
Gritting his teeth, Yamcha quickly cartwheeled away from his attack, smiling when he saw an opening. "Wolf Fang Fist!" He roared, dashing forward, assaulting Hiromi with a barrage of rapid strikes before the final one sent him crashing into a large rock, sighing when it shattered as Hiromi roared.
Narrowing his gaze, Yamcha noticed that paper thin tendrils had stretched from Hiromi's fingertips, attaching to the rocks surrounding him. Yamcha spat as Hiromi started to swing from tendril to tendril, rapidly changing his location as Yamcha tried to keep his eyes on him.
Taking a deep breath, Yamcha closed his eyes and rose his hands into the air. "Let's do this Krillin." He stated as he smirked. "Destructo disc barrage!" He roared as he fired dozens of the discs into the air, cutting all of Hiromi's tendrils, sending him crashing to the ground behind him.
Leaping to his feet, Hiromi scoffed as he snapped his fingers, laughing when small dagger like tendrils impaled Yamcha. "You need to pay more attention, didn't you think it was strange how I wasn't even hitting you?" He asked in a condescending tone as he shook his head, chuckling.
Growling, Yamcha quickly formed and fired a spirit ball at Hiromi, a stern and serious expression forming on his face when Hiromi became confused, trying to keep his eyes on the rapid movement of his attack.
Hiromi scowled as he watched the attack move in erratic patterns around him before descending into the ground, only to reappear in a different place. "Gotcha now." Yamcha stated, bringing the spirit bomb out of the ground directly below him, cracking a smile when the ensuing explosion blocked Hiromi from sight.
Much to his displeasure; Yamcha grumbled when the dust faded, seeing that Hiromi had formed a flesh shield around himself, saving him from damage. "Is this all you got?" Hiromi asked, placing his hands behind his head, bringing his headphones over one ear. "This is boring, I thought that since Merus taught you, you would at least be an interesting fight." He mocked, swiping his left hand toward him; transforming it into a giant whip.
Wrapping it around Yamcha's throat, Hiromi chuckled as he pulled Yamcha towards him, slamming him into the ground infront of him.
As he lay in the dirt, Yamcha grit his teeth. "Remain calm, no good will come from overexertion." Merus's words echoed, as Hiromi stomped on his back. "You done yet?" He asked, chuckling when Yamcha remained quiet. "Alright then, see ya around." Hiromi stated, lifting his hand into the air; transforming it into a giant hammer before slamming it into the ground, sending shockwaves in every direction as he created a hole through the arena.
Crossing his arms, Hiromi looked up at the Grand Priest when he failed to announce Yamcha's elimination. "Damn, I didn't kill him, did I?" He asked himself, humming when he felt a presence behind him.
Turning around, he gasped when he saw Yamcha standing back on to him, a cosmic aura surrounding him. "Impossible. Whiss, has he actually done it?" Berrus asked as Merus rose his head into the air as he threw Drago into a large rock. "I believe in you." He admitted as Drago's sword came flying from the rock.
Turning to face Hiromi, Yamcha took a deep breath; his eyes, now a deep grey. "You got lucky, that wont happen twice." Hiromi ordered, forming his arm into a sword as he lunged at him, yelling in pain when he was sent crashing into the ground when Yamcha swiped at him, cutting his arm clear off.
Looking up at him, Hiromi grit his teeth as another arm grew back, staring at Yamcha; who had reached Ultra Instinct sign.
When Frost refused to move, Kukei began to poke him in the cheek, forcing open his eyes to look at them. "Are you alright?" She asked, tapping his head, jumping back when his eyes shot open as he growled at her.
Vaulting to his feet, Frost took deep and heavy breaths, still not fully recovered from Shougen's assault. "You!" He yelled, pointing up at Shougen; forming a purple energy ball in his hand.
The moment he fired it, Kukei teleported infront of it, slapping it away. "That's not very nice." She stated, floating down to him, shaking her head in disappointment. "I'm your opponent now." She announced, taking a fighting stance.
Shaking his head, Frost chuckled at Kukei's rash assumption. "You expect me to waste my time playing with children?" He asked, scowling, the thought of having to deal with her disgusting him to the core.
As Kukei laughed at Frost's expression, he narrowed his gaze on her, gritting his teeth as he stared at her. "You dare mock me!?" He roared, firing a quick energy blast at her, growling when his attack failed to hurt her. "Yay! My turn!" She cheered as she copied what he had done.
Crossing his arms in front of him in an attempt to defend against her attack, Frost growled when her attack carried him into a large rock, gasping when Kukei appeared infront of him. Before he could react, she released a barrage of heavy strikes to his body, forcing him through the rock, sending him flying towards the edge.
Teleporting behind him; Kukei kicked him into the air before quickly slamming him back down; causing him to crash into the stage, shaking the entire arena. Frost growled and clenched his fist tightly when Kukei laughed once again. "This is fun!" She cheered, cracking her knuckles.
Enraged by the sound of her mocking laughter, Frost scowled as he stood, before quickly falling to one knee. "I give up." He stated, refusing to look at her. "What?" She asked, tilting her head in confusion. "You heard me, I give up. You are much too strong for me. Just leave me here." He replied, not lifting his head.
Shrugging her shoulders, Kukei turned around as she placed her hands on her hips. "Should I? Master told me not to trust anyone during a fight. He said that some people are cowards and would try to trick me..." Hearing her outward thoughts, Frost smiled as he glanced up at her, watching as she spoke to herself; completely ignoring him with her back turned. "What a stupid child you are." He stated, forming a disc of energy in his hand.
Kukei turned around just in time for the disc to fly past her; cutting her face. "It's true, you tricked me. I'm sorry master, I failed you." She muttered, looking down at him "Did you really think that I would accept defeat from the likes of you?" He asked, laughing at her. "You lied... To... Me!" She roared, becoming engulfed in a pink aura, her eyes turning white once again.
Watching from the stands, Peiri leapt to her feet as Kukei's power grew. "The dark one that her copy was speaking about, I believe that it is taking control once more." Whis announced, as Jiren's fingers twitched.
Wincing when Broly's fist impacted his stomach, Shougen rose an eyebrow as Broly stopped fighting, staring into the distance. "What?" Shougen asked, nudging him. "This power, you can't feel it?" Broly asked, not looking at Shougen as he shook his head. "No." Shougen replied, walking towards the edge of the rock they were standing on, gasping when he saw Kukei below. "Damn, it's the runt." Shougen growled, scowling. "Zagraeus's daughter?" Broly asked, stepping next to him. "Yeah, she's my student. I thought she learned how to control it." Shougen stated, shaking his head. "He might've did something to her." Broly admitted, pointing at Frost who was laughing at her. "That coward, I hope the runt rips his tail off and shoves it down his throat." Shougen grumbled, taking a deep breath before clenching his fist tightly.
"What the hell are you doing, runt!? Snap out of it. You control the power, it doesn't control you!" Shougen roared, watching her from above. Standing next to him, Broly crossed his arms, patiently waiting for him to return to their battle. "Remember what I taught you!" He called once more, shaking his fist violently as he spoke.
Hearing his voice, Kukei's eyes returned to their normal, bright green. "I'm strong, I'm amazing... You can't break me!" She roared, her hair turning a bright pink.
Looking down at Frost, she scowled. "You shouldn't lie to people. It's not nice." She stated, kicking him in the face, sending him flying.
Frost gasped for breath when Kukei's foot slammed into his chest, forcing him into another large rock. "Take this!" She roared, throwing an energy disc; identical to his at him. Pulling himself from the rock, he leapt into the air, crying out in pain when it cut his tail clean off.
Crashing to the ground, Frost grit his teeth, roaring in rage when his tail landed next to him. "That's it, I am sick and tired of you all thinking that you are superior to me. I am the strongest in the multiverse, I am the only one worthy enough to claim victory. Beaten by a mere child? Me!? No… No!" He roared, punching the ground as his eye rolled back in his head to reveal a computer chip. What the?" Kukei gasped, stepping back from him in fear when he punched the ground again. "No more games. I'll kill you, you little bitch, I'll kill you all!" He roared as wires and cables shot from his eye and mouth. Wrapping around him.
Before everyone's eyes; Frost's body was drastically altered into a metallic body with circuitry underneath, replacing the flesh and skin that he once had. Wires and cables stretching out to form a new tail for him.
With his transformation complete, Frost laughed maniacally as he stood. "Now, witness the majesty of my true form. I am unstoppable, I am… Perfect." He announced, charging at Kukei and grabbing her by the throat before she could react. Lifting her from the ground, Frost laughed once more. "Not so tough now are you?" He asked, watching with glee as she struggled to breath. "Is, is that the best you've got?" She asked, choking out the words while still struggling. "As a matter of fact, no." He replied as his arm grew larger, adding more power to his grip; causing Kukei to cry out in pain as he began to crush her throat, a demented smile on his face as he quickly punched her in the stomach, stunning her long enough to begin assaulting her with a volley of punches.
Caulifla gasped as her back hit a rock. "Crap, why isn't super Saiyan three working? I should be strong enough to beat this idiot" Caulifla thought as she dodged Tink's punch, the heat from her gauntlet melting the rock as it hit. "Don't rush into a form that you've just reached. You won't be able to use it to its full potential, you'll just be wasting energy. If you rush into a newly unlocked form without experience, you'll be as weak as you were without it." Goku's words filled her mind as she dodged more of Tink's punches. "Crap, turns out Goku was right after all." Caulifla admitted, gritting her teeth as shockwaves trembled her body. "There's no way I can beat her, unless." Caulifla stated, looking up at Tink who was walking slowly towards her while fixing her gauntlet's. "I don't like this, but if it's to beat her; I'll make an exception." Caulifla admitted, spreading her arms as she blushed in embarrassment. "Is that hug still up for grabs?" Caulifla asked, causing Tink to gasp in surprise. "Of course it is, it's always a good time for a hug." Tink explained, jumping into her arms.
Embracing her, Caulifla began to laugh. "What's so funny?" Tink asked as Caulifla bounded towards the side of the arena. "Really? This was your plan? Geez, even I'm not this stupid." Tink stated as she was reduced to a black sludge. Stopping in her tracks, Caulifla watched as the sludge reformed itself into Tink. "Wow, that was a rush. I didn't believe Setsuna when she told me about this, but that was awesome." She admitted as Caulifla collapsed to the ground, her hair returning to it's black color. "Hey, what did she do?" Champa asked, pointing at Universe 13. "My lord, I don't think they did anything. Caulifla did not train to master that new form of hers and used it haphazardly. I believe that her collapse is the outcome of a lack of energy. This. "super Saiyan 3." Technique has drained her of all stamina." You should have felt it yourself, my lord. The power that she exerted; the energy to fuel such power must come from somewhere." Vados explained, glancing from Caulifla, to him. "You mean she has no energy left?" He asked, gritting his teeth as Tink laughed.
"Alright, now I can show everyone what I wanted to use at the Expo." She cheered, grabbing her skirt. "It's crotch cannon time!" Tink announced as she flipped up her skirt, revealing a giant rail gun hidden under it. "How the hell did she keep that there!?" Berrus asked, pulling on his ears. "it's not like it was long enough to conceal it." Belmond agreed, shaking his head as he glanced at Peiri, humming in wonder when Peiri held up her hand as she shook her head with a heavy sigh. "Don't ask, you're not ready to get into that conversation."
As Tink's railgun began to emit a bright blue glow, Caulifla tried to push herself to her knees, growling when her attempts failed. "Alright, we're fully charged." Tink announced as a loud hum surrounded them.
A large smile appeared on her face as the railgun extended and widened, electricity crackling from the mouth. "Let's go! Crotch canon, open fire!" Tink roared as the gun fired, vaporizing the arena infront of it, sending Caulifla into elimination. "Caulifla of the 6th has been eliminated, 19 fighters remain." The Grand Priest announced as the Zeno's sat, eerily silent, starring at Tink, their mouths hanging wide open in shock.
"You did good kid." Champa assured Caulifla as she clenched her fist in anger, disappointed in herself.
Nudging Vados, Kaseaen looked up at her with a look of concern on her face. "Is she alright?" She asked pointing at Kale as she began to scream. "Big sis!" Hearing Kale's cries, Caulifla leapt out of her seat. "Oh crap, Kale!" Looking down at her, Peiri rose a inquisitive eyebrow. "What's happening?" She asked, shaking her head. "Kale is what we call either; a legendary super Saiyan, or a berserker form Saiyan, personal preference of course." Whiss explained, receiving a glare from her. "That means what exactly?" Understanding her confusion, Whiss chuckled. "I believe it would be more beneficial to witness it yourselves." He explained, returning his attention to the fight.
The collective heads of Universe 13 shot back to Kale as she began to yell; a green aura escaping from her eyes, ears and open mouth. "Fleur get out of there!" Peiri yelled as she noticed her staring at Kale.
Unable to hear her over Kale's screams, Fleur continued to watch Kale as she grew in size until she exploded. The other fights around the arena stopping as the green light covered the arena. Everyone; with the exclusion of Frost and Kukei watched in terror as the green light dissipated; revealing Kale, now awakened in her berserker form, holding Fleur by the neck. "What the hell?" Shougen muttered as he stared at her, completely shocked that she could be the same small and shy girl that was hiding behind Broly before the tournament began.
The stands continued to watch as Kale repeatedly punched Fleur, receiving only delighted cries of ecstasy in return as Kale held her tightly by the neck. "Even Watanuki doesn't hurt me like this, it's amazing!" Fleur admitted as she shivered; causing Kale to growl as she released a green energy blast inches from her, sending Fleur flying towards the edge, growling when she landed safely feet. "Why won't you die!?" Kale asked as Fleur began to run back towards her. "I cant die while there's more pain to experience. It feels to good to die." Kale glared at Fleur as she continued to run towards her. Roaring as she ran forward herself, the ground quaking with her every step.
"Damn it!" Vegeta cursed, chancing a glance at Kale when Aoia became distracted as well. "What is she? She did not possess such immense power when I ran my earlier scans." Aoia asked, looking back at Vegeta who was now laughing. "You stupid machine, you can't simply scan a Saiyan and expect that to be their true power." Tapping her chin with her left index finger, she crossed her arms as she absorbed his statement. "And what is the evidence behind this statement?" She asked, staring at him as she awaited his response. "We can raise and lower our energy levels at will. We can even mask our energy completely if we want to." Vegeta answered smugly as he crossed his arms and closed his eyes. "Your statement has some inconsistencies to the information that I have already gathered from these. "Saiyan's." I would like to enquire for some further information from a source that is knowledgeable to the subject." She explained, tilting her head when Vegeta opened his left eye. "What?" He asked as Aoia continued to stare at him, remaining unblinking even as she began to speak. "You say that the other Saiyan's; alike yourself, can change your energy levels at your own will and whim and can even mask them altogether. Yet, I could sense all of Gohan's power prior to our encounter. Even though his power did increase exponentially during his final moments… It was still lacking. Of course, the energy that Goku held during the final moments of his confrontation with Zagraeus was incredibly interesting. Even the scans that I ran on the male children of Goku and yourself were lacking, the only time their power peaked my interest was when they combined their bodies in an attempt to defeat Ronin. Is it that some Saiyan's possess a greater latent power than others, or do some not understand how to fully use their power?" She asked, not once taking a break to breath or even blink. "Ha!" Vegeta scoffed once more, crossing his arms as she finished. "Those boys are not true Saiyan's, they haven't trained in years. The only reason they became super Saiyan God's is because we made them. Those girls on the other hand are Saiyan's to there backbone. We Saiyan's are a race of warriors, we live for the thrill of battle, pushing further beyond our current limits during the heat of an unwinnable war." Vegeta explained as Aoia stared at him with intrigue. "Very interesting, I have to ask. Would you mind assisting me in data collection?" "What?" Vegeta asked as Aoia smiled. "My most recent scan of you, marks your power on about the same level as the daughters of you and Gohan. Would you care to prove your statement true and allow me to collect data on your supposed energy manipulation?" Vegeta shook his head as he pulled on his gloves, a smirk on his face. "Sure, just make sure to pay attention" Aoia's right eye began to emit a soft orange glow as Vegeta clenched his fist.
Aoia hummed in delight when Vegeta's hair returned to it's red color. "It seems as though the information you shared with me was not falsified, your energy has grown exponentially, as has your stamina and muscle mass. Though I refuse to believe that this is the extent of your power." She stated as Vegeta squinted at her. "You can tell all of that just by looking at me?" He asked as Aoia nodded in response. "That is correct, all that remains is the data on your physical capabilities and fighting skills." Hearing her statement, Vegeta chuckled. "Shall we begin?" Aoia looked at Vegeta with her stoic eyes as she continued to scan his body. "As you wish." Vegeta gasped when she quickly appeared in front of him and began to assault him with a barrage of punches.
With the swiftness of the assault, Vegeta was caught completely off guard when Aoia attacked him; resulting in Vegeta taking every single one of Aoia's punches at full power.
While the barrage continued, Vegeta began to become accustomed to Aoia's fighting style and adapted to it, allowing him to counter by ducking under one of her punches, causing her fist to become imbedded inside of the rock beside them. Smiling, Vegeta grabbed her arm and tossed her into the top section of the rock, leaving her in a sitting position. Smirking, Vegeta charged at her and attempted to punch her, only for Aoia to vanish just before his fist connected. "Impressive, you don't seem to be affected by my lack of clothing." Aoia stated as Vegeta laughed in response. "Of course I'm not, I am not some immature child. I am a warrior; a simple trick like that won't work on me." Vegeta answered as he quickly charged at her, landing a powerful punch directly to her face; sending her flying backward. "Perhaps the words that you spoke earlier held some truth, your power is indeed impressive." Aoia complemented as she brushed a few stray hairs from her face, revealing a bruise and a few drops of blood dripping from her nose. "So, you can bleed?" Vegeta asked, subtly surprised. "My master wanted to make me as authentic and comparative to a human female as possible" Aoia replied, holding her hand out towards her side.
Vegeta crossed his arms when a large sword, bigger than Aoia herself materialized from her fingertips. "As authentic as possible, huh?" He asked as Aoia sheathed the sword with a subtle smile. "Everyone has their secrets." Aoia answered, swiftly charging at Vegeta once more, her attacks somehow more powerful then they had previously been. Pushing him towards the edge of the platform.
Gritting his teeth as he saw the edge growing closer, Vegeta closed his eyes and ducked under one of her punches, kicking her in the back, staggering her. "Big Bang Attack!" He roared as he fired a large blue energy ball at her, smiling when it exploded on impact.
Looking to his left, Vegeta sighed. "Your as stubborn as Kakarot." He accused, pointing at Aoia. "I am unable to agree or disagree with that statement, but I can say that your power is beginning to loose my interest." Vegeta's eyes shot open as she spoke. "What!?" "If this is all the data that you are able to provide for my investigation, I am sorry to say that your usefulness is rapidly running out." Vegeta stared at Aoia with hatred in his eyes, gritting his teeth when Aoia shook his head. "I'm boring you, am I?" He asked, growling when Aoia laughed. "I am glad that you understand. I do appreciate the assistance that you have been able to provide to my investigation into the power of the Saiyan race, if that makes you feel any better." as Aoia continued to speak, Vegeta continued to become even more angry until he charged straight at Aoia who simply stared at him, bending forward when Vegeta's fist slammed hard into her stomach.
Glancing up at Vegeta, she sighed. "Is that all" She asked as she unsheathed her sword. Without speaking a word in retort, Vegeta returned her smile before a large energy wave engulfed her, sending shockwaves throughout the entire arena. "Whoa, that was awesome." "Yes, that was very cool." The Zeno's agreed, laughing along with Vegeta. "That doesn't look good." Peiri admitted as the energy wave dissipated; revealing Vegeta laughing, standing alone as Aoia's sword fell to the ground next to him.
Watching as the sword landed, Vegeta's laughter became more frantic, wiping tears from his eyes as his fit ended. "How's that for boring?" He asked, shaking his head as he stared at the sword. "Well Sturan's not gonna be happy." Peiri admitted, groaning as she spoke. "It seems as though Vegeta's attack has lead to Aoia's death. Meaning that Aoia of Universe 13 has been eliminated..." The Grand Priest began to announce, pausing when Aoia's discarded sword floated into the air, beginning to glow and pulsate in the colors of the rainbow, emitting a strange energy from it as it spun.
Leaning over it, Vegeta scanned the sword cautiously, quickly jumping back when the sword began to twist and contort itself into the form of a person. "Sturan, you clever bastard!" Peiri applauded; clapping her hands loudly, causing everyone to glare at her. "What are you taking about?" Berrus asked, receiving only Peiri's outstretched hand, pointing towards Vegeta at the same time that everyone else gasped.
Looking down, everyone gasped when they saw that the humanoid shape that the sword had took was now standing upright, standing next to Vegeta with a smile on her face.
With a single swift movement, she slapped Vegeta so hard that it sent him flying into the tower in the center of the arena. "Weather I reside in one body or another, boring all the same." The voice coming from the girl revealed her to be none other than Aoia in another body.
Her long, silver twin tails swaying in the wind. Tapping her knee high boots on the ground, she fixed her miniskirt. Turning to look at the tower as Vegeta stepped through the giant hole. "I underestimated you, it won't happen again." Vegeta announced as he powered himself up, regaining super Saiyan royal blue. "Perhaps." Aoia replied, charging at him and kicking him up into the air, following behind him as she leapt into the air.
Aoia gasped when Vegeta turned himself in the air planting his feet against the tower, pushing himself back towards her. Using his shoulder, he slammed into Aoia stunning her momentarily, just long enough to clasp his hands together and slam her back towards the stage.
Landing on her feet, Aoia looked up at Vegeta and began to scan him once more as he fired another Big Bang Attack. "This is awesome!" Kukei cried from atop Penga's shoulders as she watched Vegeta and Aoia fighting. "Yes it is." "I agree, this is great." The Zeno's agreed, waving at her. "What was that? Did she somehow place herself into the sword before Vegeta's attack connected?" Belmond asked, crossing his legs as he rested his chin on his hand. "No, Aoia is able to mover her consciousness and mind into her different bodies; one of the bodies was inside of the sword. I guess she knew that Vegeta was too powerful for her current one and readied her second to receive her mind. To be honest, I have no idea how this stuff works. If Sturan was here, he could tell you, but not me." Peiri explained, shrugging her shoulders.
As the dust cleared Aoia stood in the same spot, removing her tattered jacket. "You ruined my jacket." Aoia stated, glaring at Vegeta when he landed infront of her. "To bad for you!" He yelled as he charged at her and began to attack her.
Aoia continued to block and dodge all of Vegeta's attacks, until she swiped Vegeta's legs out from under him, to which Vegeta countered by kicking her in the face.
Not stunned by the kick at all, Aoia attempted to punch Vegeta, who jumped to the left only to be punched anyway. "Why do you continue to try?" Aoia asked as Vegeta steadied himself. "Shut up!" Vegeta yelled in anger as he charged at Aoia who easily caught the first punch and the second follow up punch as well.
Smiling, Vegeta activated his spirit fission, gasping when Aoia chuckled. "You will find it impossible to drain my energy like you can to the others. My master has placed safeguards, predicting that this might occur. By draining my energy, you have only allowed me to instead; drain yours." Aoia explained, using Vegeta's arms to pull him towards her, forcing her knee heavily into his stomach, causing him to yell out in pain. Following up her attack, she struck him with a strong punch to the face, sending him flying away into a stray rock.
Sitting against the rock, Vegeta grumbled as he looked up to see Aoia walking towards him, his vision now blurry. "Is your futile resistance finally over now?" Aoia asked in a condescending tone.
With a face twisting and twitching in anger, Vegeta charged once more at Aoia and attempted to sweep her legs out from under her, growling when she easily jumped over his attempted attack and kicked him in the face sending him rolling away. Leaping to his feet, he charged headlong towards her once again.
Frost chuckled as he slammed Kukei's face into a rock before throwing her to the ground. "I expected so much more. After surviving a battle against both Goku and Jiren. I suppose I was a fool to expect anything from you. After all, you are just like one of those pathetic monkey's." He stated, unflinching when Kukei kicked him in the head, throwing another energy disc which he easily dodged. "Fool." He stated, grabbing her by the tail and slamming her Into the ground.
Picking her up by the face, he laughed when a light emerged from his hand. "Do you want to see your daddy again?" He asked, firing an energy blast directly to her face.
Kukei gasped when she crashed into a mountain, he face slamming into the ground as she fell. "You cannot defeat me now. I have become unstoppable, I am perfection." He bragged, cupping his hands behind his back, forming a purple energy attack. "Say goodbye to your pathetic life, brat!" He ordered, charging his attack as Kukei rose to her knees; watching helplessly as tears began to form in her eyes.
"Kukei! What do you think you're doing!?" Peiri's voice boomed across the entire Null realm, causing all of the fighters to look up at her. "Mama?" Kukei whimpered, pitifully as she pulled herself from the dirt. "Are you just gonna lay down and die!? Your father wouldn't have taken it, and neither should you!" Peiri roared, pointing at her daughter as she began to cry. "You want to do right by your father!? Then don't let that bastard scare you!" "She's right, get him kid!" 18 roared, standing up as she glared at Frost with hatred in her eyes. "Yes, defeat him." "Yes, he is not a nice person. You can do it." "Yes, we believe in you." The Zeno's admitted standing up in their chairs, waving at her. "Who would have thought that a single persong could bring two warring sides together." The Grand Priest chuckled, shaking his head as he looked upward.
As their words reached them, Frost's laughter filled the air, smiling widely as he charged his attack. "She's right brat, there's no point in being afraid of the inevitable." Frost agreed as Kukei clenched her fists tightly, wiping her tears away. "I guess you're right." She admitted, raising her hands to her sides, screaming as both flames and electricity began to crackle around her; making dents in the ground.
"Incredible, she's been battered and bruised, but she stands definitely once again." Merus awed as he watched the girl charging a blue attack with flames, flying from it in her right hand and a red attack with electricity sparking from it in her left. "She is Zagraeus's daughter." Drago admitted, smiling proudly as he watched the young girl power up. "This power of hers, it is very familiar." Merus admitted, crossing his arms. "As you know, Zagraeus fused himself with Talos. Kukei fell ill a few years ago and Zagraeus used his power to heal her. Perhaps some of that power soaked into her." "You mean this girl holds angelic power?" Merus asked, looking at him. "It is quite possible, yes." Drago agreed, watching her carefully."
Lowering his arms, Jiren landed on a floating rock above the showdown. Crossing his arms, he smirked. "A climactic ending indeed." He stated, watching Kukei as her power continued to grow, sending shivers throughout the ground.
Shifting, Merrick rubbed his shoulder, gasping when the ground around him began to collapse. "What the hell?" He asked as he saw Kukei and Frost, landing on the rock with Goku just as he awoke. "Merrick?" Goku asked, twisting himself around. "Hey, what's going on?" Merrick asked, pointing at Kukei. "I don't know, but it seems like something awesome is about to happen." He stated, shuddering in excitement.
Both Shogen and Broly stood side by side as they watched, With Shougen's eye glued solely on Kukei, watching her with a strange sense of pride. "Come-on, get him runt!" Hearing Shougen's orders, Kukei gasped and brought her hands together in front of her, combining the two attacks into one, creating a vibrant Magenta colored attack, with flames and electricity crackling around her.
"Electro Burst!" She roared as she fired the magenta energy beam from her hands; electricity crackling as it made its way towards Frost; who laughed once more. "What kind of childish name is Electro burst? Allow me to show you what a true warrior names his attacks... Be proud that you are the first victim to experience my; Cataclysm Canon!" Frost yelled as he fired a dark purple energy beam back towards her.
As the two beams collided, the immense power contained within them created a large sphere at the impact site, causing the entire fighting stage to shake, even the Zeno's platform began to shake; making them giggle and cry out in happiness as they watched Kukei in hopes that she would win.
As the sphere at the impact site began to grow, Berrus stood, mouth agape with twitching eyes. "Incredible, I never imagined that she would house this much power?" He admitted, starring in awe as the others on the stands joined him. "Damn that treacherous idiot. I hop that kid kills you ten times over Frost, you hear me!?" Champa roared, jumping to his feet as he glared daggers down at him.
Shougen, Jiren and the others still left fighting watched silently as the beams collided. Crossing his arms, Shougen grunted as he continued to watch Kukei. "Tell me when you start getting tired brat, then I'll start trying. Hahaha!" Kukei growled as She glared at him. "Just shut the hell up already!" She cried as she began to be pushed backwards. "Oh, sorry to bother you. I can come back later if you'd like." Kukei and everyone else gasped as Zagraeus's voice echoed overhead. "What is this? How the hell is he talking?" Berrus asked, looking at Peiri and the rest of Universe 13. "It's one of those copies isn't it?" He asked, pointing at Mimi. "No, Zagraeus's is right here." She replied, tossing it to him. "Than how?" He asked, clenching the rock tightly. "Zagraeus does possess the power of Talos, my lord." Whis admitted, shaking his head. "That's right, you Angel's can communicate anywhere you like, even from the afterlife." Belmond chuckled, smiling when he looked back at Kukei. "Mabey hearing her father's encouragement will help give Frost what he deserves." He stated, shaking his head.
"Papa!?" Kukei asked, her eyes growing wide. "Sorry it took me so long to call, but I've been here, watching you all this time." Closing her eyes, she sniffled at the sound of his voice. "Papa, I'm sorry. I don't think I can do this; he's so much stronger than before and it's all my fault... I'm a failure…. And now we're all gonna." "Kukei!" She gasped when Zagraeus yelled angrily at her. "I'm going to be brutally honest with you right now. If you don't beat him; the new puppy I bought you last week; Ponf. He's gonna die." Kukei angrily growled and released more energy into her attack, stabilizing her and causing Frost to grit his teeth when her father mentioned her puppy.
"Not only that, if you don't beat him; your mom's gonna die, your sister is gonna die, Shougen is gonna die, all of your friends are gonna die... Everyone one you know and love is gonna die. But before all that, you're gonna die and you're better than that, you're better than him, you're better than me." Hearing her father's support, Kukei cried out once more, placing more energy in her attack. "What's this brat? Your dying gasp or your second wind? Either way it doesn't matter, behold the power of perfection!" Frost yelled as he powered up his attack, pushing her back once more. "No!" Peiri cried as everyone else gasped, seeing Kukei loosing, the Zeno's leapt from their seats and floated to the edge of their platforms. "You can do it!" "Yes, you can do it!" They cheered, watching her carefully.
Without a word, Kukei quickly dug her heels into the ground, slowing her movement towards the edge. "Atta girl! You See? You're more than just my daughter; you are Kukei Von Karma. And now, to quote Shougen. "It's time for you to plant your feet, grit your teeth and eat… That… Horse!"
As Zagraeus yelled, she joined him as she forced everything she had into her attack, allowing her to slowly take steps forward, pushing the attack with her; back towards Frost who began to laugh. "Come on Runt!" Shougen yelled, shaking his fist at her. "Show him what happens when you mock a Spargan! It's just like I taught you. If he hurts you?" "Hurt him back!" Kukei roared in answer to her master's question, glaring at Frost. "And if he kills you?" "Get up... And… walk. It... Off!" Answering Shougen's second question, she roared, pushing even more power into the attack, her eyes turning a bright pink along with her horns as energy began to shoot from the tips. "Foolish child, no matter how much power you have hidden in that body, it won't be enough to save..." Frost stopped mid sentence as his right arm fell to the ground when Kukei's energy disk that she had thrown earlier returned to reap it's reward. "Oh shit." He gasped as the wires in his shoulder and arm frantically began to try and repair itself. "Kukei!" Everyone cheered as they saw the opportunity. "Finish him!" Shougen yelled once more, causing Kukei to grit her teeth and yell once more, sending the attack rocketing toward Frost.
With no way to defend against it, his eyes shot open in fear. "Oh shit!" He yelled as the attack engulfed him, his pain filled screams were silenced when his robotic body began to explode ass the attack rocketed into the distance. "Frost of the 6th has been eliminated, 18 fighters remain." The Grand Priest announced, everyone smiling as revenge was served. "No bringing him back to life." "No, we don't like him. If he is ever revived we will destroy your Universe." The Zeno's ordered, pointing at Champa. "Yes, of course Lord Zeno." Champa quickly agreed, bowing to him.
As the Grand Priest spoke, Kukei began to wobble, trying to keep her balance. Silently, Shougen smirked and nodded his head as she fell backwards. "You did well." Zagraeus praised as he caught her. "Papa?" She asked as she touched his chest. "You're alive?" Zagraeus smiled as Kukei patted his head. "Guess the cat's out of the bag now, huh?" He asked, as her eyes grew wide in happiness. "You've made me proud today Kukei and now, you've earned a warriors rest. I'm sure your teacher would agree." Zagraeus spoke softly as he caressed her cheek lovingly.
Kukei gazed up at Shogen who blushed slightly. "You did good runt, I... I knew you could do it." A large, ecstatic smile stretched across her face as Shougen praised her.
Everyone stared, unmoving as Zagraeus flew up to the stands, placing Kukei into Peiri's arms. "Zagraeus?" She asked, as he smiled at her. "Sorry, I'll explain later, but I'm not finished yet." Zagraeus stated, looking down at Jiren. "How the hell are you alive!?" Berrus yelled, pointing at him. "Did you really think that attack would kill me? I only formed that shield so that no one else would get hurt. It'll take more than that to kill me." Zagraeus explained, chuckling as Berrus stared at him with an open mouth. "Do you mind?" Zagraeus asked, looking at the Grand Priest as he motioned at Kukei who had fallen unconscious in her mothers arms. "Of course, Kukei of the 13th has been eliminated, 17 fighters remain… Excuse me, I forgot to include that with the return of Zagraeus of the 13th, 18 fighters remain." The Grand Priest announced, nodding at Zagraeus as he finished.
Looking down at Jiren, he sighed before floating down to him. "I have to thank you for releasing her from the darkness." Zagraeus admitted, landing infront of him. "I didn't do it for you." Jiren quickly replied, eyeing Zagraeus carefully. Smiling, Zagraeus shook his head. " I know that, but my statement still stands. Though I have to ask, you told her that only 25 percent was enough to beat her. Do you think that applies to me as well?" Hearing Zagraeus's question, he let a small smirk creep onto his face. "Let's find out." Jiren answered as the two warrior's stared each other down.