Dragon Ball Nu

Volume 3: Chapter 3

Previously on Dragon Ball Nu the World Martial Arts Tournament preliminary rounds had gotten under way only the top 16 fighters will be allowed to enter. Who will these top 16 fighters be? Did Videl make it to the preliminary rounds to enter? Which contenders will our heroes face? Find out this time on Dragon Ball Nu.

"Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the World Martial Arts Tournament! We thank you for being patient with us as we have been going through the preliminary rounds to decide which of these talented fighters will be entering this year's tournament!" The announcer sounding into the microphone as the crowd responds with thunderous applause. "At this time I will be introducing the contenders and we will draw for seeds!"

"Do you think all of the boys made it? I know Gohan did, but I'm worried about Goten and Trunks." Chi-Chi asking the small group of friends sitting with her.

"Of course. I'm sure at the very least Trunks made it." Bulma commenting looking confident in her son's abilities.

"Chi-Chi don't worry! I'm sure they all made it. Goten and Trunks are real prodigies just like their fathers after all!" Krillin speaking up before Chi-Chi explodes at Bulma.

"The boys should all make it. They are the son of the strongest Saiyan warriors." Vegeta speaking up sitting next to Bulma with his arms crossed and looking impatient. 'Why on Earth did I get dragged to this? I already know who the strongest fighters are. I just have to be patient I will be leaving soon enough.'

Meanwhile in Other World. "King Kai get over here!" Goku calling to King Kai sitting in front of a small T.V. that receives signals of Earth broadcasts. "I think they are about to announce who the official fighters are! Even though I can't be there at least I can still watch. Thanks to King Yemma!" Goku eagerly awaiting the tournament's beginning from Other World.

"Ladies and gentlemen it's time for you to meet our contenders but before we begin it's time to announce our returning and reigning Champion! Mr. Satan! Whom will also be competing in this marvelous event!" The crowd screaming at the last minute surprise in unison for the champ.

"YEEEAAHH!" Hercule stepping up to the stage thrusting his hands into the air as usual as the crowd goes crazy. "Don't worry folks! I plan on winning this tournament and staying the reigning champ. OH YEAH!"

The crowd almost screaming in chant. "MIS-TER SA-TAN! MIS-TER SA-TAN!" As Hercule hands back the microphone over to the announcer to begin.

"Alright ladies and gentlemen the moment you've been waiting for… it's time to announce the other 15 contenders!" The crowd still screaming on the edge of their seats. "First up a hard-hitting no joking around competitor… #18!" Android 18 stepping out onto the stage looking almost annoyed. Before waiting center stage for the other fighters to be announced.

"Next up begins some of our youngest competitors in quite some years and since we didn't have enough kiddos for a children's division this year's young fighters know their stuff! Let's welcome Goten!" The announcer pointing the gate as Goten steps up towards the stage to a very mixed response from the crowd.

"I knew my Goten would make it!" Chi-Chi now acting very arrogant about her son's strength. "Which means I'm sure Gohan made it for sure!"

"Yes, and that means Trunks must be entering as well." Vegeta smugly responsing with his arms crossed.

"HEY! Alright! Goten, way to go son! I didn't realize he was so strong for such a young guy!" Goku also cheering from Other World while King Kai sits next to him slightly annoyed by Goku screaming into his ear.

"Our third fighter and our second young fighter to enter the arena today… Idasa!" A longer-haired blonde kid stepping up to the arena.

'Come on Trunks please make it… please make it.' Bulma thinking to herself while crossing her fingers.

"Our four competitor and also the last child to make into to the tournament this year. He is a spit-ball of fire and has a fighter's spirit. Please welcome, Trunks!" Following the announcement Trunks begins walking up on stage to meet the other already announced fighters.

"YEAH TRUNKS! That's my son!" Bulma nearly leaping out of her chair. As time continues the next several fighters are announced; Yamu, Sharpner, Spopovich, Cardoon, Jewel, and the mysterious fox-tailed fighter, Kajika, all make the cut into the tournament as well.

"Alright ladies and gentlement our next contender was a last minute entry but has proven to be a gifted fighter, but we shouldn't be surprised! Please welcome the Champion's daughter, Videl!" The crowd getting louder than they did for the last few fighters.

"Our next two contenders requested to be called up together as they have been training together in the forest for many years. A real life set of wolf-men if you ask me! Please welcome Basil and Lavender!" The bi-pedal wolf-men stepping up to the stage together looking like mutated animals. The crowd also appearing unsure exactly how to react to the two contenders.

"King Kai there are only two fighters left to be announced what do you think? Are they saying the best for last?" Goku feeling confident in Gohan's abilities.

"I don't know. Do I look like an earthling organizing this tournament to you?" King Kai huffing and puffing. "Just watch the T.V."

"Only two fighters left to announce! Our next contender has proven himself to be quiet skilled in the preliminary rounds both offensively and defensively. Please welcome, Gohan!" The announcer waving in Gohan who steps towards the arena looking confident. The crowd giving a small cheer as the Z-Fighter's cheer on their friend.

"That's Gohan. I knew he'd make it, but there is still one fighter left. I wonder… who it could be." Goku whispering under his breath in anticipation.

"Now the moment you've been waiting for our final contender is ready to be announced. His fighting style in the preliminary rounds was unique to see in action, but he may be one who can blow away the competition. Your final fighter in this year's tournament is… Dr. Rota!" A strange pig-man stepping forward appearing to be wearing a robe of sorts and slowly approaching the arena. The crowd sound very confused about this final fighter.

"That's the last fighter? Man #18 would wipe the floor with him." Krillin watching as the pig-man walks as if he is older or even injured.

"Don't get ahead of yourself. His energy it's very different." Piccolo whom has sat quiet up till this point, wearing normal street clothes to attempt to blend in, finally speaks up. "It's not normal fighting energy it is strange."

"Yes… Piccolo is right. I sense it too. This guy is different from the other fighter." Vegeta agreeing finally unfolding his arms. "This one… we will have to keep an eye on."

"Now we will ask each of the fighters to come up and draw seeds out of a hat! First up, Mr. Satan!" The announcer walking over with Hercule to the hat for him to draw his lot. "The defending champion draws #2!" The crowd cheering in response.

"OH YEAH! HAHAHA! Your world champ will be fighting first round!" Hercule stepping off the side to allow then each of the following contenders draw their own respective numbers.

"Why don't we have last tournament's runner-up draw his lot next. Come on up Jewel!" The announcer getting a small response from the crowd as Jewel steps up and draws his number. "NUMBER 8!" Jewel stepping off to the side then each one of the other contestants stepping up one by one to try each of their own slots. As the match-ups begin shaping up the fighters each step off to the side as they draw a number.

"Now that everyone has drawn we have our matches!" The announcer pointing to the large board at the end of the stage. "Round 1 these are your match-ups! First up will be #18 versus Hercule!" The crowd erupting with excitement to see the current champ fight in the first match. "Then we will have Videl versus Spopovich! Next will be Lavender versus Basil! After we will see Cardoon take on Jewel! Starting off our second half of matches will be Sharpner versus Goten! After we will see Idasa take on Trunks! Then Gohan will face off against Dr. Rota, and the final match of the first round will be Kajika versus Yamu!"

The crowd cheering in response. "We hope everyone is looking forward to all of these great match-ups. We now are going to ask all of the competitors wait for their respective matches." The announcer speaking as some extra helping hands show the fighters where to go.

"Awe man…" Goku leaning back with his hands behind his head. "Looks like I'll be waiting a while before I get to see either of my sons fight. Bummer." Goku looking at the T.V. screen as the fighters and crowd prepare for the first fight.

"Just be happy we get any signal that you can see these fights at all Goku." King Kai smacking Goku.

Goku rubbing the back of his head. "I guess you're right. I know both my sons will do great."

How will all of the contenders do in the tournament? What secrets and techniques do these fighters hold in store for the tournament? Just who will win and who will lose. Be prepared as the World Martial Arts Tournament officially begins next time on Dragon Ball Nu.

Author's Note: For those of you reading this far, thank you for your continued support. I am trying to improve my writing to bring you more entertainment as much as I can! Also if you begin to notice I am bringing in other fighters from areas such as Dragon Ball Super, GT, and Heroes these characters are being re-power scaled, but will retain the same abilities. I am also trying to expand on them and give new or interesting points. So please be patient and I hope you all understand that I know some of these characters are "stronger" in their original debut but here I am changing how strong they are.