Tournament of power 9:
I'd do anything by Simple Plan
hold on loosely by 38 special
Break my stride by Matthew Wilder
Take me home tonight by Eddie Money
Let you down by NF
how am I supposed to live without you? By michael bolton ft coco lee
"We'll talk later. For now-"
Ribrianne appears, and Vegeta sets his sights on her. Goku suddenly disappears when he's not looking.
"Kakarot?" wonders Vegeta.
An exhausted Goku was swiped by Frieza, who charges an attack against him, a Ki Blast.
"This brings back memories of our fight on planet Namek. YOu appear to lack the strength to escape. How very convenient." says Frieza.
"You..." says Goku looking up at Frieza.
"Fortunately this is a blind spot. Noone can see us here. That means there is but one thing to do." says Frieza.
Frieza fires his attack, which is revealed to have been him transferring some of his ki to Goku, which allowed him to move well enough despite his condition.
"My power..." says Goku looking at his hand.
"I've shared a little bit of my energy with you. Knowing you, you should beable to move around well enough, even in your shape. Now, all debts are settled." says Frieza.
"You actually wanna give me energy like I did on-"
"I'll need you to keep working out there. Particularly, fighting that monster, Jiren is something I want to avoid. Well, do keep up the good work." says Frieza about to walk away.
Goku stared unsure what to reply with.
"Oh yes, before it slips my mind. Did you hear what the gods were talking about above earlier?" says Frieza.
"No." says Goku.
"That strength you showed before. Apparently, among the gods, its called Ultra Instinct." says Frieza taking off.
"Ultra...Instinct. If I do that again, will I be able to win against Jiren?" says Goku.
Hit is fighting against Jiren, who is easily responding to Hit's speed even with the use of Time-Skip.
"So this is time skip." says Jiren.
Zenos...
"That guy is really strong!" says future Zeno.
"I like him!" says Zeno.
"He's called Jiren!" says Zeno.
"That one's called Hit." says future Zeno.
stage...
"So these are the attacks Son Goku took from Jiren." thinks Hit.
"Now I've felt it. They're heavy indeed." says Hit.
"You. Do you seriously intend to defeat me?" says Jiren.
"That's my job!" says Hit.
Toppo notices Hit and Jiren go to higher ground.
"That guy. He's doing surprisingly well against Jiren." says Toppo.
Hit tries to attack Jiren from behind with the use of his Parallel World, but Jiren reads this and counters the attack.
audience...
"What was that?" wonders Krillin.
"Hit can hide in a separate place that he created by storing the time he skipped. In the real world, he leaves a phantom of himself." says Whis.
"How can his attacks be detected yet not work when he is in another space!?" wonders Champa.
"What frightening strength." says Vados.
stage...
Hit is overwhelmed as Jiren easily reads through his repeated usage of Time-Skip.
"He's completely adapted to my time skip." thinks Hit.
audience...
"Not a single attack of Hit's has worked on Jiren." says Vados.
"Oh dear. Oh dear." says Fuwa grabbing his head wearily.
"Jiren sees through his attacks." says Vados.
"Then why does he keep using time skip!?" wonders Champa freaking out.
"Oh dear..." says Fuwa.
"That's true. Why would someone like Hit use time skip when it doesn't work?" says Shin.
stage...
"How many times will you repeat this? Stop wasting my time." says Jiren.
"How many times do I have to remind you who I need to focus my sights on. This is my job now. Me against you. You'll be joining me to the end." says Hit.
Goku is watching the fight from the sidelines.
"Jiren doesn't have any opening. But it looks like Hit has a plan." says Goku.
Saonel and Pirina approach him from behind without the Saiyan noticing. The two Namekians attack him from behind, but they are intercepted by Gohan and Piccolo. Saonel and Pirina are surprised their opponents are another human looking warrior and another Namekian.
"What!?" wonders Saonel.
"You'll be fighting..." says Gohan.
"...against us!" says Piccolo.
"You're..." says Saonel.
"...a namekian like us." says Pilina.
The warrior duos then prepare to attack each other. Vegeta is fighting against Ribrianne, and pushes her back. When he attacks again, he is kicked aside by Roasie. Vegeta fires more energy blasts at them, and when the smoke clears, they have escaped. As Vegeta tries to look for them, they are seen hiding under some rubble.
"Where did those two reject warriors go?" wonders Vegeta looking around.
"I thought you were out. Its only been me pulling my weight against universe 7." says Ribrianne.
Roasie shrugged.
"Anyway, are you alright Ribrianne?" wonders Roasie.
"Can we still win this?" wonders Ribrianne.
"Huh?" wonders Roasie.
"Universe 2 is losing more than the other universes. At this rate..." says Ribrianne worriedly.
"You fool!" says Roasie smacking Ribrianne.
"Roasie..." says Ribrianne.
"Is this really the extent of your love!?" wonders Roasie.
"Remember! Love is stronger and bigger!" says Roasie doing the motions.
"Th...the power of love..." says Ribrianne on the verge of tears.
Ribrianne wiped the forming tears in her eyes and stared at Roasie with determination.
"You're right Roasie. If I can't believe in love, who can?" says Ribrianne nodding.
The battle between Hit and Jiren continues, and Hit is gradually overwhelmed. Shaba, Caulifla and Kale are watching from the sidelines, and Caulifla prepares to jump in and help Hit.
"That Jiren guy really has Hit on the ropes. He's seriously in trouble now. It's time for us to join in." says Caulifla.
"Wait! Hit has a plan! Whatever that plan is, he needs to see it through." says Shaba looking at the girls.
"What do you mean?" wonders Caulifla.
"Hit is making sure he blocks every move Jiren makes." says Shaba.
"I've memorized the timing of the counters with my body. It's time to finish up my job." says Hit picking himself up.
Hit fires his Flash Fist Crush, but it is blocked by Jiren. Hit then Time-Skips behind Jiren, and before Jiren can attack him, Hit fires another point-blank Flash Fist Crush at the same spot on Jiren's chest as he did for the previous one, attacking him from both sides. Jiren is knocked towards the edge of the ring, but stops himself, however Hit has trapped him in a Time Prison, paralyzing the Pride Trooper.
"He stopped Jiren's movement! So this is Hit's trump card!?" wonders Goku stunned.
"That's our ultimate assassin Hit! It looks like Jiren can't move at all!" says Caulifla happily.
"So this is Hit's plan." says Kale.
"Yes." says Shaba.
audience...
"Jiren whats wrong?! Move!" says Vermouth.
"He's continually using time skip only on Jiren. This attack is Hit's trump card." says Vados.
"Nice! Keep him frozen!" says Champa happily.
stage...
"Hit." says Shaba looking at Hit.
"Leave this guy to me! I don't need your help! You've got your roles that only you can play for universe 6!" says Hit looking at Shaba and the girls.
Shaba nodded then looked back at Caulifla and Kale.
"Caulifla, Kale, let's do the job we're meant to!" says Shaba.
"Job?" wonders Caulifla.
"Defeat the other warriors and lead universe 6 to victory." says Shaba.
"I get it! Let's do this Kale!" says Caulifla looking at Kale.
"Yes!" says Kale.
Audience...
"Hit gave instructions to Shaba and the others." says Vados.
"That's unlike him. Hit always carries out his jobs alone." says Champa annoyed.
"It seems Hit intends to use all of his power for that attack. He's prepared to go out just by keeping Jiren frozen. What must be done to ensure the survival of universe 6? Despite being a solitary assassin, this is the conclusion he reached in this case. In other words, he decided that help from allies is essential. I sense Hit's unwavering resolution." says Vados.
"Hit...o...okay! Keep Jiren frozen until time runs out!" says Champa.
Powering through the cage of time, Jiren completely breaks Hit's technique. Surprised, Hit tries to attack Jiren, but Jiren lands more blows on Hit, knocking him to the other side of the ring. Jiren then finishes off Hit by knocking him out with a Power Impact.
"Hit!" say Goku and Shaba stunned.
grand priest...
"Universe 6's Hit has dropped out." says grand priest.
audience...
Hit appeared to the side of Champa on the seat below him.
"H...Hit!?" wonders Champa stunned.
"Ha! Noone can stand up to Jiren." says Vermouth.
"Good job out there Hit." says Champa.
"The moment I couldn't end it in one hit, my loss was confirmed." says Hit huffing.
"Your defeat won't be in vain. Im sure your work out there will have an impact on the fusion and the others." says Champa.
"Either way, Hit's dropping out is a painful loss. Universe 6 is in a bind." says Vados.
stage...
"We won't let Hit's intentions go to waste." says Shaba clenching his fists.
grand priest...
"Well. it looks like with the dropout of the mighty Hit, 50 taks of the 100 taks have passed. The tournament of power is now halfway over!" says grand priest.
Grand priest creates a green shade in the atmosphere around the tournament ring.
stage...
"Half of the tournament is over? What a pressing dramatic effect." says Frieza amused.
Toppo and Dyspo found Jiren and acted like body uards facing away from Jiren.
"50 taks left. The halfway point of the tournament." says Toppo.
"I leave the rest to you. The warriors I am needed for are already gone." says Jiren.
Jiren resumes his meditation.
With half the time passed, there are 24 minutes left in the Tournament of Power. Shaba has used up 9 minutes of fiusion time and things were about to get even more intense.
Zenos...
"Oooooo, whats that?" wonder the Zenos.
grand preist...
"How daring. He's begun meditating. Despite half of the time being left, he is sure of his victory." says grand priest.
audience...
"We've come this far and there's noone who threatens Jiren. Talk about " says Vermouth.
"That bastard. So no one else is worth fighting?" says Beerus.
stage...
"You're saying that I am not worth your time now?" wonders Goku staring at the universe 11 trio.
Silence.
"Jiren." says Goku annoyed.
"Now's our chance to take him out." says Catopresa.
"Yeah, he's just begging to be knocked off." says Viara.
Viara and Catopesra approach Team Universe 11, attempting to knock off Jiren, but they are easily repelled.
"I can still keep going Jiren." says Goku.
audience...
"Is Goku alright?" wonders Beerus.
"His body is exhausted but his spirits are high. It'll be difficult to suppress his desire to fight." says Whis smiling at Beerus.
Zenos...
"Hey, there are 50 taks left right?" wonders future Zeno.
grand priest...
"Yes, half of the tournament is over." says grand priest facing the Zenos.
Zenos...
"What happens when time runs out?" wonders Zeno.
grand priest...
"The universe with the most warriors left wins." says grand priest.
audience..
"Now is our chance to defeat Son Goku." says Ea.
Mule made beeping noises.
"Mule says to target Son Goku." says Camparri.
stage...
Koitsukai, Panchia, and Bollarator immediately assault Goku.
audience...
"They're going after Goku!" says Krillin.
"Three of them attacking him while still recovering is unfair!" says Shin clenching his fist.
"How can you be so Naive." says Roshi.
"We'll have to believe in Goku." says Beerus.
stage...
"Is that Goku?" wonders Piccolo.
Piccolo moved his eyes to look behind him notices Goku having trouble.
"Gohan, you go help Goku!" says Piccolo looking at Gohan.
"I'm sure dad is all right. Let's focus on the fight in front of us!" says Gohan.
Pirina assaults Gohan with a homing Mouth Energy Wave that Gohan deflects, but Pirina knocks the Saiyan down as he's distracted. Meanwhile, Piccolo fights Saonel, and before Saonel can land a Energy Blade slash, the attack is caught by Gohan. Before Saonel can retaliate, he is blasted away by Piccolo.
"Piccolo, are you alright?" wonders Gohan.
"Yeah, I didnt expect there to be namekians in other universes." says Piccolo smiling.
audience...
"Lessen universe 7's numbers! And everyone from our universe, run away." says Champa.
"You're telling them to flee?" wonders Vados.
"Honestly, we can't defeat Jiren. So, we'll have to win through remaining numbers." says Champa looking at Vados.
"So long as you're satisfied Champa." says Vados.
"We lose the battle but win the war." says Champa.
stage...
"Stop looking so gloomy." says Caulifla.
"But his strength is unimaginable." says Kale worriedly.
"Don't be so timid!" says Caulifla.
"Aren't you scared?" wonders Kale.
"Of course I'm scared of my own infinite potential." says Caulifla pointing to herself.
"Hehehe..." says Kale trying to look happy.
"Seeing Jiren and Son Goku fight makes me certain. I'm a saiyan too. I'm sure I can get much much stronger." says Caulifla.
"You're super positive, aren't you?" wonders Kale.
The two female Saiyans are then assaulted by Monna of Universe 4.
"Can we help you?" wonders Caulifla.
"I'd like you both to disappear." says Monna smirking.
audience...
"Monna has gone on the offensive." says Kuru.
"She knows it too. This is the best opportunity to crush a Hitless universe 6." says Quitela.
stage...
"I can't turn down a chance to fight. It's a one on one fight so dont interfere." says Caulifla.
Caulifla prepares to fight Monna.
"O...ok." says Kale.
"Let's fight." says Monna.
"You're on." says Caulifla cracking her knuckles.
Shaba appears infront of the girls angering Caulifla who was about to fight off the blueberry looking fighter.
"Hey! No butting into my battles!" says Caulifla.
"Leave this to me." says Shaba looking at Kale and Caulifla.
"And what will you accomplish?" wonders Caulifla.
"Forget about who has better movesets and go find a place to hide." says Shaba.
"...Don...don't you want backup?" wonders Kale.
"Don't order us around like you're the superior saiyan!" says Caulifla.
"Please do as I say." says Shaba smiling.
"Stop trying to show off in front of girls." says Monna.
"I'm not. They're my first saiyan friends from earth and I need to keep them on here as long as possible." says Shaba.
"All three of you come at me!" says Monna.
"I'm all that's needed to fight you." says Shaba.
"Go take on the hooded sweater wearing warrior who can create wings on her back." says Monna.
"I've already made my decision." says Shaba.
"You cheeky bastard!" says Monna angrily.
Shaba and Monna engage in a power-lock.
"Is this all you got after all that big talk?" wonders Monna chuckling.
"I see you've got power." says Shaba.
"He's getting pushed back. Move, switch with me!" says Caulifla.
"I will not let my friends get knocked off over trivial things like who deserves which fighter to take on. You two, save your stamina." says Shaba.
"Fighting her won't cost me any stamina!" says Caulifla pissed.
"That overconfidence is what will get you tossed off! I'm not taking any chances!" says Shaba.
"Let's do as he says Caulifla." says Kale reaching out to Caulifla.
"What!?" wonders Caulifla looking at Kale.
"I'll do you a favor and break your arms!" says Monna.
"Please leave this to me!" says Shaba trying not to heighten his voice.
'She's not the one you should be fighting." says Kale.
"All right. Fine." says Caulifla.
Caulifla looks back at Shaba with a angered fierceness.
"Don't you dare lose!" says Caulifla.
"We should hurry somewhere." says Kale.
The two leave and recover their stamina.
"If I can't beat this blueberrry fighter, Kale and Caulifla will have to pull through for universe 6's survival. I need to do what I can here." thinks Shaba shaky eyed despite eyes being closed.
"But I'm a saiyan too. I can't let you underestimate me." says Shaba opening his eyes, smirking.
Shaba transforms into a Super Saiyan and fights with Monna, knocking her back. This only angers Monna even more.
"That actually hurt a bit." says Monna setting her hands on her belly smirking.
Monna expands her body, becoming a human bowling ball, landing a huge blow on Shaba. Monna then jumps in the air and lands on a grounded Shaba, hurting him and causing him to revert to base form.
"It's not over yet!" says Monna.
Monna chases after him and hits him again, this time towards the edge of the ring. Shaba baits Monna's next attack and dodges at the last moment, hoping she would roll off the ring, but Monna quickly reacts and turns to Shaba's direction, knocking him off the ring.
audience...
"Not another warrior!" says Champa freaked out.
stage...
Before falling off completely, Shaba is relieved to be caught by Vegeta.
"You don't wanna admit it but you are a friend to any and all saiyans. Regardless of universe." says Shaba happily.
Vegeta throws Shaba back in the ring. When Monna approaches Vegeta, angry at his actions, the Saiyan prince blasts her away without a word.
"Act like I am Goku and I'll do the same to you. I'm not a goody goody who worries about comrades of any race. No...I desire to see a stronger universe 6 saiyan and you are the worst saiyan I ever met with a horrible excuse of a fusion. Get with it and attack the enemy. Blast them away without thinking over how it turns out. Give it your all or I will personally drop your sorry ass out of the ring no questions asked." says Vegeta looking at Shaba.
audience..
"Vegeta didn't have to do that though." says Beerus annoyed.
"Vegeta and Cabba have a teacher student bond so he feels he should save the fusion but only due to how Vegeta taught Cabba to go super saiyan." says Whis happily.
"Indeed. In this case, having a student teacher bond is complicated when the teacher and student have to go at eachother." says Roshi.
"Vegeta, you're seriously the best!" says Champa happily.
"Seems the universe 7 warriors treat our warriors as companions who they need to look out for Champa." says Vados.
"I swear I'll repay the debt. I'm honorable like that." says Champa.
"Mmmhmmm. We'll see if we get through this." says Vados.
"Dammit! Interfering bastard!" says Quitela.
stage...
"You should've let me appear on the audience." says Shaba bowing.
Vegeta knees him in the stomach knocking Shaba onto his hands and knees.
"How would the female saiyans react if you were instantly out!?" wonders Vegeta.
"Kale would be even gloomier than usual maybe and Caulifla...she'd punch whatever's behind her." says Shaba eyes shut yet shaky.
"Become the strong warrior the saiyans od Sadala would be glad to be." says Vegeta.
"I'm sorry..." says Shaba getting up.
"If you want other universes to check out universe 6 you got to stop sucking up to people and slam them down without much effort. Have I taught you nothing when I fought you two?" says Vegeta.
"Other universes entering universe 6?" wonders Shaba.
"You have a conjoined mindset. Act like one being with two ways of going about things and AGREE TO BASH THE ENEMY WARRIORS INTO THE STAGE!" says Vegeta furiously.
"I want to see how strong the fighter is before comparing strengths." says Shaba saddening.
"I'm going to win and resurrect you lot with the super dragon balls so Cabba can take me to Sadala. If universe 6 or 7 lose no promises will be fulfilled and Ash wont be able to move onto the next pathetic excuse of a region." says Vegeta.
"Us as in Cabba and you or Ash, Kale, Caulifla and Cabba with you?" wonders Shaba stunned.
Vegeta stared unamused.
"If I happen to get through this, I will resurrect universe 7 so Cabba, Caulifla and Kale can take Ash and all the universe 7 saiyans to Sadala." says Shaba saluting Vegeta.
"Don't get cocky! I'm the one winning the twisted clash of warriors!" says Vegeta angrily.
"Y...yeah! Yes sir, Vegeta sir!" says Shaba standing stiff with his arms to his sides.
"Fight as a saiyan with no regrets blinding you from what will become of you." says Vegeta.
"Yes!" says Shaba.
After Vegeta leaves Shaba's sight, Shaba prepares to fight Monna who attacks him again.
"After I beat you, I will beat that Vegeta guy too. I can't forget about those saiyan girls who escaped too." says Monna.
"You mean Caulifla and Kale!?" wonders Shaba shielding himself with his arms.
Shaba is pushed to the edge by Monna's relentless assault.
"How weak! Is this all the strength a saiyan has?" says Monna unimpressed.
"Butt out of the lives of saiyans!" says Shaba hiking himself up.
"That Vegeta guy must be just as weak to flee without you." says Monna.
"Vegeta is not a coward." says Shaba grimacing.
"Hitting me with a cheap shot then running away isn't weak? He must be a chicken like you." says Monna smirking down at Shaba.
"What!?" wonders Shaba.
"I'll wipe out that cheap shot bastard and those saiyan girls too!" says Monna.
"I'll defeat you here!" says Shaba angrily standing up.
Shaba, enraged by her words, attaining his Super Saiyan 2 form, making his hair become spikier and stand up even more.
audience...
"Are fusions supposed to have multiple transformations?" wonders Champa blinking.
"Ash and Cabba have evolved through battles." says Vados.
stage...
Monna is unimpressed, but Shaba suddenly lands a huge blow on her, angering her as she tries to crush Shaba. Shaba attempts Ultimate Impulse Knuckle Rush by aiming a single punch with the back of his fist used to stun Monna. Then, Shaba unleashes a barrage of punches and knocks her away with one kick. To finish the assault, Shaba unleashes a huge barrage of ki blasts at Monna, tossing her to the edge of the ring. Shaba rushes to Monna as she tilted back and forth like an actual ball. To get Monna out of the ring, Shaba uses Big bang Cannon Attack, extending his arm, opening his palm and turns his hand up at a 90 degree angle. He then powers up and fires a powerful energy sphere at the opponent. This attack creates an enormous explosion upon contact.
"I...I did it Vegeta." says Shaba reverting back to base, trying to catch his breath.
audience...
"You lost to a scrawny little guy like that." says Quitela.
"YES! THANK YOU UNIVERSE 6! Do as I say and you will win!" says Champa cheering.
"Didn't you tell him to run away Champa?" wonders Vados.
"Don't sweat the details." says Champa reverting his eyes sweat dropping.
Zenos...
The Zeno duo clicked Monna's picture.
grand priest...
"With Monna's dropout, universe 4 has 3 warriors left." says grand priest.
stage...
"Well done." says Vegeta noticing Shaba.
"So how long does Jiren intend to sit there?" wonders Vegeta in his thoughts.
"What an irritating bastard. Let's see just what the strongest is really like!" says Vegeta to himself.
"Fight with me!" says Toppo finding Vegeta despite being higher than him.
"I'm not interested in the second fiddle." says Vegeta smirking.
"Aren't you the second fiddle too?" wonders Toppo.
Vegeta's smirk slid into a frown angering Vegeta more.
"You dare!? Then see for yourself!" says Vegeta.
Vegeta goes Super Saiyan Blue, engaging the Pride Trooper leader in battle.
"I wonder where Caulifla and Kale ended up. Are they all right?" says Shaba looking around.
Frieza gets in Shaba's way, chuckling deviously crossing his arms.
"Hello. You seem rather strong for a pint sized saiyan. I'd like for you to fight me." says Frieza bowing while smirking.
"Very well." says Shaba getting into fighting position.
"Feel free to give me all you got." says Frieza shrugging.
Shaba charges at him attacking Frieza, who easily blocks his punches and corners the young Saiyan. After slamming Shaba into a boulder, he kept him from moving having his hand on his face.
"I should tell you that I love strong people. But I absolutely loath saiyans. After I play with you, I will play with your saiyan friends. So don't worry." says Frieza.
Shaba angrily goes Super Saiyan 2.
"I won't let you get your hands on any of my friends! Universe 6 or 7! We're going to win!" says Shaba.
Shaba uses Big Bang Cannon Attack creating an enormous explosion upon contact and leaves a huge mushroom cloud. Sadly, Frieza emerges from the smoke as Golden Frieza, torturing Shaba with many Death Beams.
"Feel free to give up." says Frieza chuckling.
"I refuse. I will fight." says Shaba.
"I see." says Frieza.
An injured Shaba shows that his Saiyan spirit has not been wavered, and Frieza fires a huge blast that knocks Shaba out of the ring.
"Spending excess stamina on trash is a waste after all." says Frieza reverting back.
audience...
"I didnt do as good as I thought Id be able to do." says Shaba bowing his head in gloom.
"He went after Shaba while he was exhausted. Dirty bastard!" says Champa growling.
stage...
"Hehehe...I'm the one who's going to get the super dragon balls and control the gods." thinks Frieza.
Zenos...
"The fusion was blasted out of the ring! That means..." says the Zenos excitedly.
grand priest...
"Yeah. Cabba and Ash of universe 6 have dropped out! Though the fusion still holds if universe 6 seizes to exist or they defuse before universe 6 happens to win." says grand priest.
Zenos...
The Zenos click Ash and Cabba's pictures.
stage...
There are 23 minutes left in the Tournament of Power.
audience...
Shaba is out of the tournament having been in the fusion for 12 minutes, hoping to last in the tournament until the 30 minutes were up.
"Well...the fusion technique didnt pan out all that well. But it gave me 12 minutes testing out the fusion. If I counted right, there would've been 18 minutes left if we are to last that long after defusing. No...there's no telling if we will defuse now." huffs Shaba.
stage...
Vegeta continues his fight with Toppo, approaching Goku and stands against him back-to-back.
"Hey Vegeta." says Goku.
"Looks like you're having trouble against that trash." says Vegeta.
"I'm fighting while waiting to recover." says Goku.
"Looks like Cabba and Ash are finally out of the tournament." says Goku smiling a sad smile.
"Makes no difference so long as I win." says Vegeta.
"Oh, I get it." says Goku.
"Saiyans will live on!" says Vegeta.
"Yeah!" says Goku.