The fighters of Universe 7 gasped when the pillar of light faded, their eyes bulging in shock when they saw only; a giant hole where Vegeta once stood. "He has been judged!" Zagraeus announced, lowering his arms, leaving everyone to stare at the hole.
Looking up at Zagraeus, Goku's gaze became pale as the severity of the situation dawned on him as the chains binding Jiren faded. "Is Vegeta gone?" "I think so, that's so sad. I really liked him." "Me too." The Zeno's stated, sighing and hanging their heads as Zagraeus began to laugh. Catching the scorn filled glares of the other Universe's.
Landing next to Goku, Jiren crossed his arms. "This is our final stand." He stated as Zagraeus's laughter enveloped them. "I could've stopped him… I could've-" Goku began to rant until Jiren placed his hand on his shoulder. "Stop, no good has ever come from obsessing over past mistakes. I know that all too well. If you wish to avenge your friend; then steel yourself and fight for a future that he would have wanted." He explained as Goku clenched his fist, rising to his feet.
"I regret to inform you that it seems that Zagraeus's attack has indeed lead to Vegeta's unfortunate death. That said, 4 fighters remain." The Grand Priest announced as Zagraeus laughed once more.
Seeing both of them bellow, Zagraeus sighed. "What did you do?" Goku asked, a strange seriousness to his tone. "I sent him to be judged, Talos did the rest. If he died, he deserved it." "I won't let you get away with.. this!" Goku growled, the ground under his feet cracking as white lightning began to crackle around him. "What's wrong Kakarot? Did I make the little baby sad? Are you going to cry? Hahaha!" Zagraeus began to laugh as tears fell from Goku's pure white eyes. "I won't let you." Zagraeus squinted as Goku spoke, a demented smile still on his face. "What's that? Speak up, I can't hear you. It isn't polite to mumble." Zagraeus mocked as Goku looked up at him. "Shut up!" As Goku yelled, the ground and the arena around him and Jiren evaporated as a cosmic aura surrounded him. "What the?" Zagraeus asked, before Goku appeared behind him. "I didn't even see him move!" Shougen gasped as Zagraeus turned to punch him, only for his fist to go straight through Goku's head.
Without any delay at all, Goku appeared behind Zagraeus once more, kicking him in the back, sending Zagraeus flying towards the stage before releasing a massive Kamehameha into Zagraeus's back. A massive explosion rocked the arena as Zagraeus impacted the ground. "Wow, Goku is really strong." "Yes, and very angry as well." "I know, this is exciting." The Zeno's announced as the stands fell silent once more. "Allow me to assist you." Jiren stated, landing next to Goku.
Releasing a loud roar, Jiren powered up; a massive wall of flames coating the arena as he powered himself up, his muscles bulging as Zagraeus emerged from the strewn debris, completely unharmed.
Crossing his arms, he shook his head in disappointment. "So, you think that by getting angry, your gonna scare me?" Zagraeus asked, releasing a large red energy beam from his hand. Gasping when Goku and Jiren fired their own, destroying his on contact.
Speechless, Zagraeus looked up at them until the rocks behind him erupted in a massive explosion. Looking back at the destroyed mountains, he tilted his head and chuckled in mild surprise when he saw that both Goku and Jiren were standing in the rubble as he touched his cheek.
Zagraeus gasped when a streak of blood ran across his finger. "What the hell is this!?" Shougen yelled angrily at Berrus, who was watching in silent shock.
Seeing their stoic stance, Zagraeus began to laugh uncontrollably. "Are you serious? This is your true power? And you waited until your friend died to use it! You really are pathetic, I didn't expect you two to be hiding such power. You even made me bleed, not many people have ever accomplished that." "I did, I did that!" Tink called, bouncing up and down on Penga's shoulders excitedly. "Ignore her." Zagraeus ordered, motioning at her. "Hey! I heard that, come up here and say that to my face, mister fancy pants!" Closing his eyes, Zagraeus sighed and rubbed his eyes tiredly. "Anyway! Not many people have ever made me bleed before, you can take pride in that. I am glad though, that I have finally been deemed worthy enough to experience the full might of your Ultra Instinct. I completely Understand now, how every enemy you have ever faced has fallen. Your strength is admirable, as is yours Jiren; I understand completely, your motivation for power. Your past, almost mirrors mine completely. It is a shame that the strongest of us have to endure such hardships. Both of you, possess power beyond the comprehension of many… A pity for you though, that it pales in comparison to mine." Zagraeus mocked as he charged once more at the two warriors. "How does Zagraeus know about Jiren's past?" Belmond asked, looking at Universe 13. "After we decided on our team for the tournament, the Grand Priest appeared within the council chambers of Caledonia keep, delivering a disc. We were not made aware of it's contents until later that same day when we placed it within a machine within our training chamber; where it was revealed to be a recorded version of the previous Tournament" Drago explained, raising an eyebrow when the other Universe's gasped in shock. "He gave you what!?" Berrus yelled. "I do believe that I made myself abundantly clear." Drago replied, shaking his head in disapproval as Champa released a nervous chuckle. "No wonder they knew all of our strategies and techniques, they knew all of our strengths and weaknesses from the beginning." Champa stated, shaking his head. "No wonder they made sure to take precise steps, such as separating Kale and Caulifla and also how Zagraeus was able to prepare for dad and Vegeta." Gohan agreed as Belmond began to laugh manically. "What's so funny, paint face?" Tink asked, cracking her knuckles. "We were outmatched from the beginning, we never had a chance. It seems that what Zagraeus said was true after all; we were doomed from the beginning, we just didn't realize it." He admitted as Toppo rose from his seat. "Do not loose hope, we still have a chance. Jiren and Goku are still out their, do you not remember our last encounter, I believe in them, I believe in my friends and so should all of you. I Don't doubt for a single second that they will let Vegeta's sacrifice be for naught." With his speech given, Toppo crossed his arms defiantly as he sat, a large smile on his face as he silenced the stands with his magnificent speech.
Zagraeus continued to assault Goku and Jiren as he berated the warriors. "I expected more from you. This is just pathetic." Zagraeus chuckled as they jumped away from him.
Watching them both carefully, Zagraeus sighed. "This is just a waste of all of our times." Zagraeus announced, glaring at them.
Everyone on the stands gasped when Zagraeus appeared behind Goku. "Goku behind you!" Hearing Jiren's warning; Goku quickly turned, only to be punched in the gut with so much force; it lifted him off the ground before sending him flying away.
Everyone watched; frozen in both fear and shock when Zagraeus appeared behind Goku again before kicking him in the back, sending him flying upward. Appearing above him, Zagraeus kicked Goku in the head, sending him spiraling toward the ground.
Snapping out of his trance when Goku's pain filled screams echoed across the null-realm, Jiren looked down to see that Zagraeus had teleported below him; stopping Goku's decent by crashing him onto his knee.
Grabbing Goku by the hair, Zagraeus glared at him before releasing an energy blast to his face, sending him flying to a rock.
Everyone on the stands watched in shock as Goku's power was rendered completely useless against Zagraeus. Staring, mouth agape when Jiren appeared behind Zagraeus, fist clenched tightly. "Not today." Zagraeus stated as he easily caught Jiren's punch, tossing him over his shoulder before stomping his face into the ground.
A sadistic smile stretched across Zagraeus's face as he grabbed Jiren by the leg, swinging him in front of him as a large Kamehameha wave shot from the debris strewn from his earlier attack.
Zagraeus laughter once again surrounded everyone as Jiren was carried into a rock by Goku's attack as Zagraeus flew into the debris cloud that was surrounding Goku, wincing when his screams echoed around them once again.
The debris cloud vanished as a wave of energy flew past them. Everyone from Universe 1 to 12 gasped when they saw that Zagraeus had kicked Goku's left arm with so much force; that it had broken it.
Axe kicking Goku on the top of the head, Zagraeus sent him crashing to the ground. The members of Universe 13 laughing and smiling while the other twelve stared at the dust strewn by Goku and Jiren's impact in pure terror.
As the dust dissipated, Goku stood defiantly; his left arm hanging to his side. As Zagraeus landed infront of him, he began to laugh. "What's wrong Kakarot? You tried so hard and got so far, but in the end it didn't even matter. Now you know how it feels, to be powerless against an enemy bent only on your destruction, to fight in vain, only to fall victim all the same. To struggle like a fly caught in a spiders web; unable to save even yourself. Let alone, anyone else... I know exactly how that feels… And now, you and those that have foolishly allied themselves with you have learned firsthand; the fury of Universe 13." Hearing Zagraeus words, Goku, grit his teeth as Jiren appeared from nowhere, kicking Zagraeus in the side of the face, sending him crashing into a rock.
Both warriors began to power up once again before their eyes shot wide in shock. Everybody on the stands watching in silent horror as Zagraeus stood behind them, his hand grasping the back of their necks. "You have Reece to thank for this technique. Many have fallen victim to it, even me. This is the Kamui family secret technique, number 36: Go to sleep." Zagraeus announced as he removed his hands, both warriors crashing to the ground.
Everyone leaned forward in their seats as Goku and Jiren lay in the dirt, unmoving as Zagraeus stared down at them; savoring his victory. The Zeno's leapt from their seats as Goku remained still, looking at the other with a worried expression. "Is Goku going to loose?" "I think so, I don't think he can move anymore." "I know, neither can Jiren." "Yes, it looks like this fight is over." Hearing their words, Zagraeus stepped toward their bodies.
Holding his hand out towards them; he formed a bright pink energy ball. "To think that Vegeta sacrificed his life for you, Kakarot. Perhaps he is more idiotic than you. Don't worry, you'll be seeing each other soon. As much as I want to avenge the deaths of my family… It is not for vengeance that I kill you two now. Hahaha!" He stated, firing a pink energy blast at them, laughing even louder when their pain filled cries entered his ears.
"What's so funny? Freak!" Vegeta's voice asked as one of his tattered and torn, gloved hands grasped the ledge of the hole where he once stood. Hearing his voice, Zagraeus's laughter ceased as his eyes began to bulge.
Spinning around, Zagraeus gasped when Vegeta began to pull himself from the hole. Though, bloodied and bruised, he rose; teeth grit as he fought through the pain.
Zagraeus's mouth fell open in shock as he watched Vegeta defy death itself with unblinking eyes. "What are you staring at?" He asked as he emerged completely from the hole. As Vegeta stood upright, Zagraeus took a single step back as he stared at the Saiyan prince; now completely frozen in fear. "What? Did you think I was actually going to roll over and die from an attack like that?" He asked, as he began to walk towards Zagraeus; who's eyes had begun to twitch as he stared at Vegeta; now, completely terrified.