"Hey Whis, would you mind taking me to the world of the kais? I cant sense it from here." says Goku.
"And for what reason?" wonders Whis.
"That grand minister guy said he would tell the supreme kais about the universal tournament, so I want to be there to hear it when they do." says Goku.
"I would like that too but after one more bean daifuku." says Whis.
"We cant waste any time. Theres no telling when the grand minister will appear in this universe." says Goku.
"Youre so impatient when you are excited." says Whis huffing.
Soon the three head there and meet Shin, Kibito, and Old Kai, who look to be having tea when they noticed the trio.
"Hmm?" wonder the kais.
"This place is as boring as ever. It needs something exciting." says Beerus looking around.
"Hello everyone! Has something happened again?" wonders Shin.
"Give me some tea first." says Beerus.
Shin sighs and gives Beerus a cup of tea that he gladly took a sip of.
"Beerus, have you calmed down?" wonders Whis.
"Yeah, pretty much." says Beerus looking at whis.
Grand Priest soon appears, startling the kais and beerus.
"Everyone its neen awhile." says Grand Priest.
"G...grand Priest!?" wonder the kais and Beerus.
Beerus and the kais ran toward Grand priest and fell to their knees bowing.
"Oh, Goku is here? I thank you for your efforts earlier." says Grand priest.
"I figured we all needed something exciting." says Goku.
"We fixed the date and details for the tournament." says Grand priest.
"Bow down you nincompoop!" says elder kai to Goku.
"Its all right. Now I shall read Zeno's message." says Grand priest.
Beerus and the kais werent sure if they wanted to hear about a tournament GOku decided was to be a thing.
"On day 3,135,500.603 of the royal calender at precisely the 157th hour, ten warriors selected from each universe shall participate in the tournament of power." says Grand priest.
"Ten warriars from each respective universe...if Ash comes he would be stuck as Champas warrior." says Beerus to himself.
"The tournament of power, huh? Im getting excited!" says Goku getting pumped.
"Don't get too excited Goku. Theres always a catch to things you desire most." says Beerus.
"So where is the tournament of power being held?" wonders Goku ignoring Beerus.
"It will be held in the Null realm." says Grand Priest.
"Null realm?" wonders Goku.
"Its a world without time or space, filled with infinite nothingness." says Beerus.
"As it implies, the null realm is empty. You may fight to your hearts content. And to the best of warriors, much like your previous tournament, the super dragon balls will be presented so they may wish for whatever they want. We have already collected all super dragon balls." says grand priest.
Beerus' eye twitched at the thought of what Champa would tell him and growled annoyed.
"That bastard. He was gathering them again." thinks Beerus.
"S...so what will the winning universe receive?" wonders Shin.
"Nothing." says grand priest.
"O...oh, I think its honor that's the winning prize." says Beerus.
"No, nothing is the prize. As in regardless who wins, nothing will be presented." says Grand priest.
"What do you mean nothing?" wonders Goku.
"Guess theres no keeping things from you. We refrained from announcing this yet, but I suppose I should tell Grand Zenos friend, Goku." says Grand priest.
"Huh?" wonders Goku.
"For each time a universe loses, Grand Zeno will erase that said universe." says Grand priest.
"Wha...what did you say? The catch was each losing universe gets erased!?" wonders Beerus tensing up.
"Yes. As I said, all defeated universes will be erased by Grand Zenos hand." says grand priest.
"The whole universe!?" wonders Goku shocked.
The Universe 7 group proceed to panic upon hearing this.
"Goku?" wonders Grand priest.
"Huh?" wonders Goku.
"Theres one more thing. The omni king has one thing to ask you in the mean time." says Grand priest.
"What does Zenny need?" wonders Goku.
"First, you, Goku and others from universe 7 shall fight in front of Grand Zeno." says Grand Priest.
"Huh?" wonders Goku blankly.
"The future Zeno did not see the previous tournament against universe 6." says grand priest.
~flashback~
"Say, what kind of power is the tournament of power's power?" wonders future Zeno.
"The power to fight." says Zeno.
"Show me." says future Zeno.
"Show you?" wonders Zeno.
"Show me now!" says future Zeno eagerly.
~Reality~
"Whats needed is a demonstration. To raise Grand Zenos expectations for the tournament of powers, we would like to hold a preliminary tournament called a Zen exhibition match." says Grand priest.
"A Zen exhibition match?" wonders Shin.
"Sure! What do I get to tale on?" wonders Goku folding his arms.
"Universe 7 shall be fighting Universe 9. Please gather three warriors within the next hour." says Grand priest.
"An hour to find three suitable warriors!?" wonders Beerus.
"Then come to Grand Zenos palace." says Grand priest.
Once Grand priest left, Beerus fell to his knees relieved of the tension he gained from hearing of the tournament.
"Why are we fighting universe 9?" wonders Shin.
"It is rather curious. But even if we speculate, we wont find the right answers at the moment." says Kibito.
"Three of us fighting huh? Who should it be?" wonders Goku.
"How can you be o carefree after the consequences we heard about!? Do you have any idea what you've just one to the universes?" wonders Beerus.
"I gave the universes a chance to see whos strongest!" says Goku.
"NO!" yells Beerus.
"I...if universe 7 were to be erased, as a god I will be too ashamed to face all living beings. What would I say to Ash once we meet again?" says Shin worriedly.
"We could always ask Zenny to ignore erasing the universes and got by how many universes have 10 warriors each." says Goku.
"I would advise against that. Grand Zeno and grand priest have made their decision. If angered, they might erase you on the spot." says Whis.
"What!? Then what do I do?" wonders Goku.
"Its to late to understand the danger. You may say Grand Zeno is your friend, but if you lose, he will erase all of universe 7 including you. He wont hesitate to do that." says Beerus.
"I know. I know. When I pictured a universal tournament I didn't expect it to turn out like this." says Goku.
"You will take responsibility!" says Beerus angrily.
"Responsibility!?" wonders Goku shocked.
Goku smacked his cheek then grinned at everyone.
"Right, I'll have to win! No matter who im against, Ill win." says Goku.
"Right, looks like you lot will have to do your best. First find three warriors for the exhibition match. Then, ten for the tournament." says elder kai.
"Yeah, one is going to be me." says Goku pointing at himself.
"Obviously! Hurry! Take responsibility and get two more to fight alongside you!" says Beerus angrily.
Earth...
"Get it through that thick skull of yours, STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM ME UNTIL MY CHILD IS BORN!" says Vegeta angrily.
"I get it. I get it. Relax for a day or too. Youre too on edge over things." says Goku.
"I don't know anything about some Zeno exhibition match. If you want fighters so badly, get your son to do it." says Vegeta.
"Yeah, but problem is, we dont know who our opponents are gonna be. But Goten is...wait...Gohan could do it! Thanks for that Vegeta! That was a great hint!" says Goku.
Satan city..
Son house...
Goku instant transmissions to the son residence in Satan city.
"D..dad!?" wonders Gohan stunned.
"Hey son!" says Goku happily.
"What a surprise. Wasn't expecting you to appear. Did you wanna talk about the movie or something else?" wonders Gohan.
"Movie? Oooh, that one. Not really." says Goku.
"You sure? I didn't get a chance to talk to you about it last time." says Gohan.
"But I really need you to-"
"It will only take a second. When we found out about the movie Hercule was staring in, we were shocked and in disbelief." says Gohan.
~Flashback~
Son house, satan city...
Just as Gohan continues his work at home, he hears Videl let out a yell.
"Huh? Whats wrong!? Something happen!?" wonders Gohan going up to Videl.
"Look!" says Videl holding Pan.
"Ummm...what?" wonders Gohan looking at the tv.
'Everyone should be excited for this theatrical movie event! Saiyaman and God Saiyaman vs Mr. Satan!' says the news reporter.
"How is this gonna be possible?" wonders Gohan stunned.
'Playing the roll of Saiyaman is the ultra popular super star...Barry Kahn and we are looking for that heroic someone to fit god saiyamans roll! But as the love interest of saiyaman is the popular idol, Cocoa Amaguri! As well as the awesome might of the world champion himself, Mr. Satan! Its his major acting debut!' says the news reporter.
Videl and Gohan were lost for words looking at the tv screen.
"Something tells me, Ash and I shouldn't've been highschool heroes." says Gohan.
"You think? And I never thought dad would be fighting the people who take you and Ashs places." wonders Videl unamused.
'For information on how to become part of the action, go to the website.' says the news reporter.
"How are they gonna find someone with red hair?" wonders Gohan confused.
"That's where wigs and colored contacts come in." says Videl sighing.
"Ooooh maaan….this isn't gonna end well." says Gohan.
Videl picked up the phone and called Hercule to talk him out of the idea of a movie, especially against the saiyaman duo.
"Dad, is this true!?" wonders Videl.
Satan house, satan city..
"They finally aired the commercial! Sorry I kept it a secret. The movie industry has a thing called 'non-disclosure'." says Hercule.
Son house, satan city...
"You do realize no one on this earth can have red hair except Goku, right?" wonders Videl.
'No worries, we have wigs and colored contacts since Goku is more fighter than actor.' says Hercule.
"You sure about that? I mean, the mere idea of a movie against the heroes of the highschool days seems criminal if not talked about to Gohan to see if he accepts the idea." says Videl.
'I wanted it to be a surprise.' says Hercule.
"A surprise, huh?" wonders Videl unamused.
~reality~
"Mr. Satan has some mindset if he thinks he could pull that off." says Goku.
"For one thing, that actor Barry Kahn, wanted Videl for himself and to ignore me which didn't pan out well." says Gohan.
"Huh?" wonders Goku.
~Flashback~
Studio...
The moment Barry gets called for wardrobe fitting, Videl, Gohan, and Pan check out the film set with Hercule, but before he got to the wardrobe room Barry bumps into them.
"Oh, Barry!" says Hercule happily.
"Good morning!" says Cocoa walking up to the group.
"Which agency do you belong too?" wonders Barry holding Videls hand.
"Ummm...what do you mean by agency?" wonders Videl.
"Oh, excuse me. Youre beauty made me think you were an actress." says Barry.
"HAHA! Youve got a good eye there Barry! Shes my daughter." says Hercule chuckling.
"Really?" wonder Barry and Cocoa.
"Glad to meet you. My name is Barry Kahn. If you want, I can give you an autograph." says Barry.
"That's all right. If you would excuse us. Dad was showing us around the building." says Videl taking her hand away.
"Us?" wonders Barry.
"Yes, Im with my husband and daughter checking out my fathers movie. Lets go Gohan." says Videl turning away.
"Ok." says Gohan following her.
Barry was stunned speechless by the way Videl talked to him, and once he noticed everyone near the group he awkwardly turned around to face the onlookers.
"Guess she doesn't need an autograph." says Barry awkwardly.
Gohan, pan and Videl...
"You don't want an autograph?" wonders Gohan looking behind him.
"No. I don't need an autograph from guys like him." says Videl annoyed.
"Its an A list actors autograph though." says Gohan looking at Videl.
Videl stopped in her tracks forcing Gohan to come to a halt.
"Who cares about autographs when I got the real Saiyaman." says Videl turning to face Gohan and Pan happily.
"Technically great saiyaman to Pan." says Gohan.
~Reality~
"Id love to know how things went down but we kinda need to get going. Theres a limit of time for us to-"
"Good thing it got canceled. Without any natural red heads they would need a wig and given the options which is slim to none, it had to be canceled. More because of Barrys attitude than how they went about the way the movie should progress." says Gohan.
"Gohan….we have a limited time. No time for memories people never got to be at." thinks Goku sweat dropping.
~Flashback~
Studio set...
Once they found someone to do the part, the director called for the next scene to begin.
"Sometimes I wish beerus and Whis came at the perfect time with Ash, now it feels wrong to do something like this." thinks Gohan.
"Now, scene 26! Its the first highlight scene where Saiyaman and God Saiyaman barely dodge a speeding tank." says the movie director.
The saiyaman stunt double gets into position with Gohan watching with a saddened face.
"If Ash was taller we would relive the orange high highschool days but that could never happen...atleast with how things are going." thinks Gohan huffing.
"Oh, Barry isn't gonna do this scene?" wonders Gohan.
"Barry actually wanted to do the action stuff himself but he said that no one wants to risk an A list actor getting hurt." says Hercule.
"He should be with how he treats women." thinks Videl annoyed.
"All right! Ready on set!" says the stuntman.
"Ok, here we go! Ready!" says the assistant director.
"Hold on a minute!" says Barry.
"Lets change the action scene." says Barry.
"In what way?" wonders the assistant director looking at Barry.
"It would be boring watching Saiyaman dodge the tank. I want to a scene where Saiyaman gets on the tank. Thatd look better, wouldn't it?" says Barry.
"Well, I suppose if we use wires." says the assistant director.
"We're not using wires." says Barry.
"Heh!?" wonders the stuntman.
"My movies are famous for not using wires." says Barry.
"HEH!?" wonders the stuntman stunned.
"If you cant do that much, youre fired. Don't expect to be in this business again." says Barry.
"Barry, aren't you being a little too harsh?" wonders Hercule looking at Barry.
'And after I attempted the stunt...' says Gohan.
Everyone surrounded Gohan amazed by his acting.
"Youre so awesome!" says a man.
"You've got natural talent! You could be the best I have ever seen!" says the assistant director.
Gohan didn't know how to reply, so he just starred at the swarming people.
"Wait a minute hot shot! Those silly poses you struck a minute ago weren't the ones I choreographed!" says Barry getting in Gohans face.
"Is there a problem with that?" wonders the director.
"Uhh….huh?" wonders Barry looking at the director.
"I asked if you had some kind of problem with Gohan doing those poses? Huh kid, do ya?" wonders the director taking off his glasses to show a fiery rage in his eyes.
"Uhhh….no. Ehhhh….is it that time already? I think my agent needs me! If anone needs me, ill be at my trailer!" says Barry taking off, freaked out.
~reality~
"Gohan, I need you to help with a tournament and only have an hour to get two people to come." says Goku.
"My bad...you were saying...?" wonders Gohan.
"Theres gonna be a tournament of power between all the universes and I need you to come with me to show the strength universe 7 has compared to one of the universes for an exhibition match." says Goku.
"The tournament of power and an exhibition match? It sounds like it will be a huge martial arts tournament seems pretty intense dad." says Gohan.
"And I want you to be part of it." says Goku.
"You want me?" wonders Gohan.
"Its fine! You will get your fighting sense back in no time. I know all too well that you have awesome power wanting to come out again. You cant deny the great instincts you have." says Goku.
"But..." says Gohan.
"Actually, the tournament is a little complicated." says Goku.
"Complicated?" wonders Gohan.
"Don't tell this to Videl or anyone else." says Goku.
"I wont." says Gohan.
"All losing universes get erased by Grand Zeno." says Goku.
"E..eras...ed?" wonders Gohan lost for words.
"That's what I said." says Goku.
"Are you serious?!" wonders Gohan.
Silence filled the air as Gohan tried to depict what Goku told him in his head but he was so lost for words that no thoughts entered it.
"Yes I am." says Goku.
"Dad...how could you do that? If people learn of such a horrendous tournament, the world and universes will riot." says Gohan turning away.
"I know that. I already got an earful from Beerus and Shin." says Goku.
" If something happens, will you do something about it dad, right?" wonders Gohan.
"I wont know until it comes to that." says Goku.
"That's irresponsible! Wait...who else knows about this?" wonders Gohan.
"On earth, just the two of us." says Goku.
"Lets keep this a secret. Don't tell anyone. I will keep this from Videl and the others." says Gohan.
"Whats with all the whispering?" wonders Videl.
"Huh?" wonders Gohan startled.
"Whatya talking about? Anything fun?" wonders Videl.
"Ooooh uhhhh...was trying to tell dad about the time Barry and I were on set for that movie Ash never appeared for." says Gohan sweat dropping.
"Wouldnt you rather talk about the movie that shouldntve been a thing inside?" wonders VIdel.
"Hey. I asked Gohan if he could be in tournaments once in a while. But he just wont say yes." says Goku unamused.
"Well, you know I dont..." says Gohan awkwardly.
"Why dont you help your dad? You need to respect your parents' wishes," says Videl.
Gohan watched as Pan appeared, flying into her mother's arms, happily.
"Welcome home Pan! Did your grandpa play with you alot?" says Videl.
Pan smiled at Videl.
"Awwww, isnt that nice?" wonders Videl.
"Dad...I will fight." says Gohan looking back at Goku.
"You will?" wonders Goku happily.
"I have something I dont wanna lose." says Gohan facing Goku.
Mr. Satan appears with Buu and Bee, walking toward the others.
"Well, you can really tell Pan is growing! Grandpa might lose that this rate." says Hercule.
Hercule takes a good look at everyone at the house and happily sees Goku had come over.
"Oh, hey there Goku!" says Hercule hoping to shake his hand.
Goku, ignoring Hercule, quickly gets past Hercule to have a chat with buu.
"Huh?" wonders Hercule.
"Hey Buu!" says Goku happily.
"Long time no see Goku." says Buu.
"This is great! You have perfect timing! I need a favor." says Goku.
"Huh?" wonders Buu.
"Say no more! Whatever you need, I will do it!" says Hercule.
"Huh? No, don't need you. I need Buu to do something for me." says Goku.
"Really? You need Buu?" wonders Buu.
World of the kais...
Once Gohan switched into his purple and light blue gi, Kibito gave him, Goku brought him, Buu and Hercule to the world of the kais.
"Here again?" wonders Hercule looking around.
"Hmmm? This is the best you can do?" wonders Beerus looking at Buu munching on chocolate bars.
"Uhhhh…..hi uhhh..Beerus." says Gohan awkwardly.
"And what is that one doing here?" wonders Beerus looking at Hercule.
"Well, its because Buu will only listen to me. Ehehehehe…." says Hercule awkwardly.
"These guys...do they know the universe will be erased if you all lose?" wonders Beerus looking at Goku as he pointed to the two recruits.
"Just Gohan. Gohan said if everyone learns of it, they will be panicked." says Goku.
"That was a good call." says Beerus.
"Well, lets not keep the omni king waiting. Kaikai!" says Shin.
Shin takes the entire group and teleports them to Grand Zenos place which Hercule gets very impressed by.
"This is...?" wonders Hercule.
"The palace of Grand Zeno, who rules over all the universes." says Shin.
"All the universes!?" wonders Hercule.
"Don't do anything careless. Just don't say anything carelessly or unnecessarily if you want to live." says Beerus glancing at Hercule.
"Yes sir." says Hercule freaking out.
While they walk to the main altar, the group meets the Universe 9 group. Right in front of the universe 7 group were the universe 9 beings with an angel that seemed like he would be scheming something.
"Hello, everyone from universe 9. Its been a while." says Shin.
Goku took a good look at the fighters they will be fighting and he wasn't too impressed by the furry appearance they had.
"These are the guys we are fighting?" wonders Goku.
"Yes." says Gohan nodding.
"Glad you could make it." says Grand Priest.
Everyone aside from the angels, got on their hands and knees to bow to the grand priest.
"Now, taking from the Earth's martial arts tournament knowledge, I will prepare a fighting stage and spectator seats." says Grand Priest.
The Grand Minister gathers both groups.
Null void...
Grand priest transports them to the null void he has prepared a World Martial Arts Tournament-style ring with spectator seats.
"Gathered deities, please come down!" says Grand Priest.
Every single God of Destruction, Angel, and Supreme Kai from each universe all gather to spectate the match.
"All supreme kais, gods of destruction and angels from the other 12 universe have appeared." says Whis.
"Those are all gods?" wonders Hercule hesitantly looking around.
"Hay Champa! Hows it going?" wonders GOku waving to Champa.
"H...hey Goku! Is it alright to act like that towards a god?" wonders Hercule sweat dropping.
"Its fine! We know eachother!" says Goku happily.
"Goku, your silence would be much appreciated!" says Grand priest angrily.
"See! You got in trouble!" says Hercule worriedly.
"Supreme kais and gods of destruction gathered from all universes, as you already have heard, Grand Zeno wishes to hold a martial arts tournament called the tournament of power. Before that, however, the grand Zeno from the future, does not know what a martial arts tournament is. So we will hold a Zen exhibition match here. It looks like Grand Zeno has arrived." says Grand Priest.
Grand Priest turns around to see the Zeno duo appear with their guards. Every universe bows to the Zeno duo except Goku who was waving.
"Must he do that?" thinks Beerus wide eyed.
"Hey Zenny!" says Goku happily.
"Dad, you heard what that guy said." says Gohan.
"Did he just say Zenny!?" wonders Champa wide eyed.
Goku flies up to where the Zeno duo were sitting with the universes watching as skeptically as they were unamused.
"I have to thank you for letting us fight." says Goku.
"GOKU! YOU INGRATE! Don't ever touch grand Zeno even if you were close friends, it is never wise TO BE NEAR THEM IN SITUATIONS LIKE THESE!" says Beerus angrily going up to Goku.
"But hes my little bu-"
"Killing you will be bliss when this tournament is over." yells Beerus slamming Goku into the bleachers where universe 7 got to sit.
Beerus went back up to the Zeno duo and bowed vigorously.
"Im sorry for his stupidity. Im still trying to get into the idea you guys are friends so seeing him do stupid stunts, makes me furious when we need to get things underway." says Beerus.
"Goku, you cant act chummy with the gods like that. Wait until this is over if you have things to tell them." says Hercule.
"Right! You must really wanna get erased if you ignore what the grand priest is trying to tell everyone." says Beerus landing on the bleachers.
"Erased?" wonders Hercule.
"Uhh…." says Beerus sweating.
Hercule looked at Beerus to get an idea of what was really going on but all he got was Beerus awkwardly whistling with his head turned. Soon murmurs were heard about universe 7 from the other universes as they whispered amongst each other on their bleachers. Grand priest put his hand up causing the universe's beings to stop and look at him again.
"Everyone, I realize youre getting annoyed by his behavior but it is Goku from universe 7 who offered Grand Zeno to do the tournament of power. Son GOku, if you would." says Grand priest.
Goku stepped forward with the other universe's beings instantly glaring him down, despite Goku smirking at the chance to fight other universes. Despite the glaring stares looking deadly from the other gods of destruction, Goku proceeded to tell everyone his desire toward the universal tournament coming up.
"I heard there were lots of strong warriors in other universes. That's why I asked Zenny. I said I wanted to fight such warriors!" says Goku.
The zeno duo go up to Goku who kept the determined smile on his face.
"Say Goku?" wonder the Zenos.
"Show us a good fight." says future Zeno.
"Hurry and show us." says Zeno.
"Got it! I'll show you an amazing one!" says Goku.