"Ten ... minutes? '' Beerus repeated.
Swallowing his saliva, he turned to Whis, before asking him.
"Hey, Whis! Are we going to win? ''
"Our universe still has five warriors. '' Whis asserted. '' It's good news ! However, we are ranked second, since Universe 3 still has eight warriors. ''
'' So we have no choice. '' Piccolo asserted, seeing the saiyans of his universe fighting against universe 3. '' Goku and the others can't run away! They have to beat them, if we are to win this tournament. ''
"However, they are all tired compared to our opponents. '' Krillin remarked.
''No matter. '' Beerus roared. "Goku! Others ! Slay them. ''
Having the same idea as Beerus when it came to bringing down Universe 3's roster, Blast continued to fight Kizaru, while using Deku's Quirk to equalize his speed. Having made a sword of light appear in his hand, Kizaru raised his arms, and lowered his weapon towards him.
Using Erza's power, Blast conjured a sword into his hand which he covered with white haki. Then striking Kizaru's sword, he managed to block it. Having the same power, the two fighters stared at each other without moving. Still, after a few seconds, Kizaru winced, as blood came out of the wound Erza had given him. Feeling recoil, he suddenly let go of his weapon, before directing his fingers into Blast's eyes.
''YAMI NO FLASH ! ''
Creating an intense light, Kizaru blinded Blast, while forcing him to step back. Taking advantage, Blast crossed his arms, before creating hundreds of pearls of light around him.
" YASAKANI NO MAGATAMA ! "
Targeting Blast, his attacks hit the hero and created various explosions that made his body disappear behind a cloud of dust.
'' He got him. '' Eyre rejoices.
''Not at all. '' Mosco retorted. '' He knew how to protect himself. ''
Indeed, having made disappear his sword, Blast had made appear an enormous shield in front of him, in order to protect himself from the attacks of Borsalino.
''Impossible. ''
'' What he's doing is mind-blowing. '' Gowasu remarked. "This man is truly capable of using the powers of Erza-san and Midoriya-kun! I have no idea how much stamina and energy it takes to achieve this feat. ''
Not asking himself that kind of question, Kizaru transformed into particles of lights, before appearing behind Blast. Then, lifting his leg, he hit him at full speed. Yet even hitting the hero with lightning speed, his foot slipped through Blast's body, as if it were a specter. Using Mirio's Quirk this time around, Blast had managed to avoid getting hit.
'' ONE FOR ALL ! ''
Turning around in a hundredth of a second, Blast aimed his fist at Kizaru and used Erza's haki to punch him in the face. Unable to react in time, Kizaru was rushed and felt Blast's fist hit him. In an instant, his body was thrown back and pierced through several boulders. Finishing lying on the ground, he stood up in astonishment, while putting his hand on his nose, to see that he was bleeding.
Erza had managed to hurt him thanks to a good strategy. But Blast was the first person to beat his speed. However, not having time to try to understand, he turned into light again. Hitting where it was, half a second later Blast's point could only strike the ground, causing it around it, particles of light began to surround it, before resuming its appearance. of Kizaru, who appeared above Blast. Raising his leg, he crushed it on the top of Blast's head, causing his head to smash to the ground.
Seeing him coughing up blood, Kizaru soared into the sky, before creating new pearls of light. Feeling the attacks rushing towards him, Blast did a back somersault, to avoid the first attacks, before increasing the power of his leg muscles, with " ONE FOR ALL ". Starting to zigzag, to avoid the attacks, he managed to dodge various explosions. Unfortunately, one of the attacks cut through his leg, stopping him dead.
'' It's over for you. '' Kizaru shouted.
Immediately, his attacks hit Blast's body. Feeling the trans attacks pierce his body, the man was thrown back, before crashing to the ground, not far from Gray and Akainu.
'' You ? Gray wondered.
Seeing Blast on the ground, Akainu directed his arm towards him, before throwing a sphere of magma at him. However, being blocked by a shield of ice, the attack crashed into the transparent wall, which barely got damaged.
'' Tsss! Really, you're just pissing me off. ''
Ignoring him, Grey roared.
"Hey, the hero! What are you waiting for to get back on your feet? ''
Grinning, Blast struggled to get to his feet. Then, looking at the sky, to see Kizaru floating in the air, he declared.
"Gray… I need you to do me a favor! Prevent him from fleeing where he wants. ''
'' Eh ? ''
Suddenly, appearing just above Blast, Kizaru crushed his foot on his abdomen, stomping on one of his wounds.
'' AHHHHHHHH! '' Blast yelled.
"This time you're going to be outside. '' Kizaru assured, aiming at him with a finger, the end of which was creating a ray of light.
Seeing him do it, Blast stood still, as if the pain kept him from moving. Yet, as Kizaru was about to fire his beam, he saw a smile appear on Blast's face.
''Huh ? ''
''Dumbass ! Behind you. '' Akainu suddenly shouted.
Barely having time to turn around, Kizaru saw three sabers that Blast had made appear in his back, while covering them in white haki.
'' It's over for you. '' Blast retorted, sending them flying towards his enemy.
Unfortunately, reacting in time, Kizaru jumped up and folded his legs up enough to see the swords pass under his body, without touching him.
'' Too slow. ''
'' GRAY! '' Blast yelled, starting to stand up.
Understanding what to do, the mage then put his hands on the ground, before covering it with ice. Then, raising it above the ground, Gray changed the shape of its ice to make it look like an ice dome that trapped Kizaru and Blast.
"What ...?" Kizaru wondered, seeing the dome close above him, preventing him from going any higher.
Immediately, having grabbed two of his sabers, Blast took advantage that he could not flee anywhere, to rush on him.
'' AHHHHHHHHHH! ''
However, even though his movements were now reduced, Kizaru pointed his finger at Blast and created a laser beam that pierced his shoulder, forcing him to drop one of his sabers.
'' It is useless! You won't get me with those kind of traps. ''
Yet despite his injured shoulder, Blast continued to move towards him, before increasing his speed with Deku's Quirk. Then, finding himself in front of Kizaru, before the latter could understand him, he aimed his second sword at his abdomen. Reacting as best he could, Kizaru tried to protect himself by positioning his arm in front of his abdomen. Unfortunately, it only took a moment for Blast to slice it in half.
''That ... ? '' Kizaru wondered, seeing his forearm drop to the ground.
Not even giving him time to figure it out, Blast let go of his sword before clenching his fist and covering him in white haki. Then, concentrating all his power there, he used it to strike Kizaru's abdomen.
'' ULTIMATE HERO PUNCH ! ''
Feeling his fist dig into his abdomen, Kizaru spat blood, before being ejected against the walls of the ice dome. Having his back sprayed, he stuck there for a few seconds, before finally falling to the ground.
"Ki… Kizaru-san? '' Eyre wondered, seeing him lying on the floor.
"Come on, Blast! Get rid of that damn light-man.'' Kitela ordered him.
Seeing that Blast's strategy had worked, Gray smirked. However, feeling a strong heat behind him, he hurried to cover his body in ice armor. However, managing to hit him before his armor was complete, Akainu's fist hit him hard, charring his abdomen.
'' AHHHHHHHHHHHHH! '' Gray yelled, being thrown to the ground.
"You're just a fool.'' Akainu asserted. '' You let your guard down unnecessarily. ''
Simply landing in front of Kizaru, Blast saw him stand up, using his good arm.
'' Do you still plan to fight? Sorry to tell you, but now that you're injured and unable to fly around, my chances of winning have increased. ''
''So what ? ''
Standing up, Kizaru tried to wipe away the blood that was running down his chin, before asserting.
"I'm in the Navy! The organization that manages justice in my world! If I decide to give up the fight, who will be there to protect the people in my universe? ''
Hearing this, Blast looked surprised, before smiling.
"Finally, compared to Akainu, I think you understood the meaning of justice and the fact of having to protect your fellow citizens! However, I must, too; protect my universe! ONE FOR ALL ! ''
Concentrating all of his energy in his arm, Blast said.
"I hope you can excuse me but I too have to protect my universe. ''
"Ohhhhhhh? You would almost be scary. '' Kizaru remarked.
Suddenly, raising his valid arm in the air, he created a large sphere of light above him, which intensified in size.
"Let's see if you're ready to survive this attack. ''
"A hero is always ready to face any danger. '' Blast assured. '' 1000%! ULTIMATE ... ''
'' YAMAI PIKA NO ...''
'' ... HERO SMASH ! ''
`` ... FLASH! ''
Immediately, Kizaru transformed his luminous sphere into a towering laser beam that headed towards Blast. Standing still, Blast ended up brandishing his fist and punching Kizaru's attack. A shock wave hit the walls of the ice dome, as Blast's fist managed to stop Kizaru's laser beam for a few moments. Nonetheless, the hero ends up feeling his feet pull back, as Kizaru's attack eventually overtakes him.
''WHAT ? ''
''It's finish. '' Kizaru assured, creating spheres of lights around him, before sending them to Blast.
Finding himself unable to avoid them, hero number 1 felt the attacks explode upon hitting him, causing him to recoil further, until his body hit the wall of the dome, which cracked.
'' BLAST! '' Kitela scared, seeing the wall be about to give way.
"Go ahead, Kizaru-kun. '' Eyre encouraged him.
Continuing to attack, Kizaru saw the cracks around Blast's body continue to multiply. As soon as the dome gives way, his attack will have no trouble ejecting Blast beyond the arena.
Still, he was surprised, seeing his attack suddenly repel.
'' OHHHHHHHH? ''
Taking a step forward, Blast gritted his teeth, while waving his arm forward. Hearing the muscles in his arm destroy, the hero was on the verge of passing out, as pain overwhelmed his brain. Feeling the skin of his arm tearing and his tendons breaking, the hero covered his arm in white haki, in order to avoid seeing him destroy himself completely.
`` 2000% ... 3000% ... 4000% ''
Flexing his legs, he leaps into the center of Kizaru's attack, while pulverizing the beam using the power of his fist. Surprised to see his attack scatter into particles of light, Kizaru put on a surprised face, before leaping into the air at full speed. Unfortunately, jumping along with him, Blast appeared in front of him, his arm positioned back.
Unable to react in time, Kizaru felt his fist hit him in the face, before sending him crashing into the wall of the ice dome. Unable to withstand the force of the impact, the dome was destroyed to thousands of pieces, as Kizaru's body flew into the air. Unconscious, he now had the mark of Blast's fist on his cheek, as the glass of his glasses exploded.
'' Borsalino? '' Akainu was surprised, while Gray began to smile.
Continuing to fly, Kizaru ends up falling back and disappearing into the void of the arena. Having lost his smile, Eyre followed him with his gaze, before turning his gaze to the side, to see Kizaru appear next to him.
''What ? ''
'' Kizaru-san is eliminated. ''
Hearing this, Akainu asserted.
"This guy is incapable! Really, the Navy is just a bunch of useless morons. ''
"You have no mercy, even to your own allies. '' Gray remarked. "Your companion fought the best he could! Do you really have something to reproach him with? ''
''Yes ! He was weak! Weakness is and always will be a sin! All weak people should disappear from this world. ''
'' How dare you say that when you represent the justice of your world? Is it not you who is responsible for protecting the weak? ''
''Exactly ! The strong dominate the weak and we have the right to think as they want! The weak are only made to follow the strong and approve their way of thinking! If the weak got stronger, the world will become perfect. ''
'' Are you a jerk or what ? '' Gray questioned. '' Even if citizens become stronger, there will always be people who are stronger than others! Whatever happens, there will be strong people and others who will be weaker! And if his soul is pure, the strong will always decide to protect the weak! If you are not able to understand this, it may be because you are the one who is weak. ''
In response, Akainu's fist slammed into his abdomen and despite his ice armor, Gray felt the magma touch his skin before throwing it back. Falling onto his back, while coughing up blood, Gray scrambled to his feet, as Akainu walked over to him.
You can talk as much as you want but, for the moment, your position shows how insignificant your logic is compared to mine! During this tournament, only the strongest will survive! So no matter which justice is better, the weak will be gone after this tournament! And if you want my opinion, if you hadn't tried to help the other stupid hero, you would have avoided being hurt! Which shows that friendship is a trivial thing. ''
Turning his fist into the head of a dog, he pointed it at Gray.
''RED BITTING DOG ! ''
Seeing the attack coming towards him, Gray looked terrified. However, at the last moment, he smiled, before asking.
'' For you, a collaboration is useless? ''
Then, arriving behind his back, a green transparent sphere touches him and makes his body sparkle. In an instant, Akainu saw Grey's wounds heal, as he managed to get to his feet.
''What ? '' He wondered.
Blocking his attack, Gray had again created a shield to protect himself. Then, when he removed his protection, he allowed Akainu to see Blast, leaning against a rock, with his arm outstretched towards Gray. Having used Wendy's healing power, he had healed the mage before he was injured further. being unable to make another movement, he dropped his arm, before asserting.
''We are even ! Now destroy it. ''
''With pleasure. '' Gray assured. '' Akainu, let's go for the second round. ''
''However you want ! But I assure you there will never be a third round. ''
'' DELAWARE DETROIT SMASH ! ''
Dashing towards Jiren, fist raised, Midoriya was followed by Garou. Seeing the duo rush at him, Jiren just stood there with his arms folded. Then, as Midoriya was about to punch him, he held out the min and let the boy slap the palm of his hand. Creating a shock wave upon impact, Midoriya felt her hair being swept by a draft. Still, remaining perfectly stoic, Jiren showed that his power was insignificant. Suddenly raising his knee, he slammed Deku's abdomen, throwing him back, as the boy felt like his diaphragm had just shattered.
Coming to the side, Garou lifted his leg and brought it down to Jiren's skull. However, disappearing, the hero of Universe 11 appeared behind Garou's back and hit him in the spine. Feeling like he felt his vertebrae dislocate, Garou was sent flying towards a rock.
Seeing his two opponents on the ground, Jiren crossed his arms, while declaring.
Sorry to tell you, but even two of you are nothing in front of me. ''
Seeming thoughtful, he declared.
'' Less than ten minutes left! It is time for me to take action and eliminate the people who are left. ''
'' St LOUIS SMASH ! ''
Sensing Midoriya's presence, Jiren managed to position his arm behind his back, to block the boy's kick. Feeling Jiren's hand grip his ankle, Deku's body was thrown violently against the ground, causing him to cough up blood again. Then, putting his hand against his chest, Jiren created a ki-blast that exploded.
being initially hidden by smoke, Midoriya's body found itself thrown high into the sky. However, much faster than him, Jiren rushed towards him, before attempting to punch him. Opening an eye in time, Deku managed to focus his energy and used Mirio's Quirk.
Punching through Midoriya's body, without touching it, Jiren then saw him position his fist back.
'' 100% ... ''
Disappearing again, Jiren found himself behind and punched him again, which managed to pulverize Midoriya's ribs. Not even being able to cry out in pain, the boy crashed to the ground. Arms crossed again, Jiren landed gracefully on the ground, as Deku began to sit up. Gritting his teeth, in an attempt not to scream, the student felt blood dripping between his teeth, as he felt as though Jiren's blows had pulverized half his skeleton. Containing staring at him, Jiren declared.
''What are you waiting for ? You had a lot of power than that, when you fought against Toriko! Come on, don't tell me you're incapable of imposing more resistance on me. ''
Hearing his words, Midoriya moaned, as he forced his body to rise. Then getting into an attack position, he targeted Jiren. And, trying to take Jiren by surprise, he ran towards him, as quickly as he could.
'' AHHHHHHHHHHHHH! '' He cried, his fist clenched.
Yet as he was about to punch Jiren, the boy suddenly thought he saw Jiren's face change. Yes, instead of Jiren, he thought he saw Toriko, the man he had beaten, and whose victory had caused the destruction of an entire universe.
Immediately, Deku's gaze betrayed his hesitation to hit Jiren. Noticing this, his opponent didn't even try to dodge his fist and cashed in his attack. Standing perfectly still, he then saw Midoriya display astonishment, as he found that he had intentionally made some effort to decrease the force of his punch.
'' Can you explain to me what you play? '' Jiren asked him.
''I ... ''
Not even having time to pronounce his sentence, Midoriya was hit by Jiren. Finding himself flying above the ground, Deku saw Jiren appear above him, before kicking him that caused him to crash against the ground. With his back crushed, Deku began to scream in pain.
'' Are you going to attack more seriously? Jiren questioned, pretending to hit him again.
Disappearing into the ground, Midoriya's body slipped through the arena floor before reappearing behind a boulder and starting to flee. Yet, feeling his power, Jiren turned to him, before bombarding him with ki-blast. Feeling the attacks too late, Midoriya was hit and disappeared inside an explosion.
'' But what is he doing? '' Agu asked. Why doesn't he reply? ''
'' This fool. '' Giin growled. '' He is afraid ! He is afraid to fight another person and eliminate them again! He doesn't want to be responsible for destroying another universe. ''
'' But if he does not react, it is our universe that will be ... ''
''I already know it. Growled the God of Destruction. ''
Finding himself at ringside, Deku could only take a step back, as Jiren walked over to him. Seeing only fear and hesitation in his gaze, the hero of Universe 11 declared.
"Midoriya ... I'm disappointed with your performance. ''
Then, reaching out to him, he asserted.
"I think it's time for you to leave this arena! I have the impression that you no longer have your place. ''
'' Whirlwind Iron Cutting Fist ''
Sensing Garou's presence at the last minute, Jiren bent his arm to protect his flanks. However, striking with all his might, Garou managed to throw him aside. having managed to push him back, Garou caught his breath, wiping away the blood that ran down his face.
"I'm your opponent, Jiren. ''
Then, barely glancing at Deku, he looked disappointed with the boy.
"As for you, loser, if you don't want to beat, hurry out of this arena! We are not here to see the tea. ''
Then, waiting for no answer, he rushed to Jiren.
1 = Universe 3 (8): Luffy, Katakuri, Kaido, Teach, Akainu, Shanks, Doflamingo (7)
2 = Universe 7 (15): Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, C-17, Frieza (5)
3 = Universe 4 (12): Saitama, Boros, Blast, Garou (4)
4 = Universe 10 (5): Natsu, Gray, Laxus, Gildarts (4)
5 = Universe 12 (6): Midoriya, Bakugo (2)
6 = Universe 11 (1): Jiren, Top (2)
7 = Universe 6 (7): Hit (1)
8 = Universe 9 (7): Eliminated
9 = Universe 2 (3): Eliminated