This is a rewrite of the Zamasu/Goku Black art with Zamasu as the protagonist. Events may be shuffled around and will be drawing from manga and anime versions of the story.


Let the the tea brew for 3 minutes after heating to 102 Celsius, while it sits I prepare the rest of the crockery. Fold the serviettes 4 times into triangles in a proper pattern. Stir the tea, control, calm, serene, never breaking the surface, mix sugar and brown leaves from planet Ithilum until the tea obtains it's proper color.

This was simply another day of carrying out the duties of a God in 10th Universe. My name is Zamasu, the former Kai of the North Galaxy and am currently studying as an Apprentice Supreme Kai. A title I carry with great pride as part of the hierarchy of the Gods of the Universe 10. Preparing tea for my master is one part of my training, it is a delicate art that reflects the heart of the one who prepares it.

My master Gowasu is the current creator God, the Grand Supreme Kai of Universe 10. I have spent the last few hundred years studying under him as his apprentice as he oversees my training personally. Rolling the serving cart towards our housing I took a survey of the landscape. My current home the Sacred World of the Kais, a beautiful world, undisturbed landscape, the epitome of what every world we Kais create should be. Were it not for the folly of mortals that is. With a small sigh I carry on to the main building.

Pushing through large doors into the courtyard I see Gowasu sitting at the table in the middle of the room. As I approach him I notice his eyes closed as he waits. No doubt deep in meditation, pondering new worlds to create or the answers to resolve some issues in the universe. Pushing the cart foward I called out.

"Master the tea is ready, shall I serve you now?" Bowing I wait for a response. Silence, I peak up apparently his meditation is deeper then I thought, his eyes remained closed only fluttering. "Master?" I called out slightly louder, approaching I tap his shoulder, rude but I can't just wait here.

To my suprise Gowasu leans to his side nearly falling off the chair. Before I could attempt to catch him, he grabbed the table himself.

"Gwaah!" Gowasu had quickly pulled himself up, he looked flabbergasted by his near fall. Had-had he been sleeping? I had only been gone about 30 minutes how could he have fallen asleep so quickly? He looked up to see me, suprised as he quickly scrambled for his usual composure. "Apologies Zamasu you just caught me in some deep meditation."

I stifled a laugh and simply smirked, it was a rare sight to see my master caught off guard and trying to cover for his unplanned nap. "No need for apologies master I was just going to let you know the tea is ready to be served."

"Ah very good Zamasu, you may continue." Moving over and placing the cups, napkins and utensils we both settle into our usual quiet mannerisms. Pouring tea into Gowasu's cup I await his critic on the flavor. As Gowasu takes a drink his eyes light up in suprise before closing again. Was that a good sign?

"It's bit strong and has a kick going down. However the flavor is lovely and it awakens ones soul, well done Zamasu." With another drink Gowasu sat his cup down as I bow my head. Thanking him I grab a cup for myself and sit across the table from him.

While it may seem a trivial task for a god to make tea it is a vital part of my study as a Supreme Kai in training. When properly made tea reflects the soul of the person who prepared it. Over my time here the flavor of my tea has been... variable. The results have ranged from overly bitter, to somehow ending up as flowery coffee.

As the two of us sit in silent peace, drinking our tea Gowasu spoke up. "So then shall we continue our conversation from last time?" I put my cup down, it was a conversation we've had many times in the last century, concerning my distinct opinion on mortals.

"I'm not sure what's there to discuss master, the mortals we watch over continue grow, prosper and then die. They take the gifts we give them, create, and then destroy themselves." It's a repeating process that I've grown weary of.

"It's the path mortals must take Zamasu, mortals will often take the path of destruction, giving in to anger and hate is often a difficult task to overcome. It's a cycle that goes on until they grow tired of it and break it themselves." Gowasu spoke with such certainty, but I've seen it myself.

"Master they are not capable of breaking this cycle, they only perpetuate it, feed into it." I raised my voice a bit to get my point across. "For over 2000 years as the Kai of the North galaxy I've seen it across solar systems, galaxies wasting our gifts on warfare and selfish desires."

"Oh 2000 years?" Gowasu spoke in a knowing matter, as I suddenly became self aware of my relative inexperience. "Zamasu, when I took you under my wing I did so because I saw the potential of a great Supreme Kai, however I did so knowing I would be cutting your time to garner experience short." Gowasu stood up from his seat looking away up at the sky. "One facet I didn't let you learn was patience. Mortals rarely advance quickly, we can not judge their progress by mere generations or even centuries. It can take many millennia for mortals to find enlightenment, do you understand Zamasu?" Gowasu turned back to me his arms behind back awaiting an answer.

I looked back down at my tea as the steam emanating from it died down. I couldn't argue with Gowasu's logic, it was foolish to expect mortals to change quickly, but the implication of just leaving them to their own devices for centuies? It seemed absurd.

"Then in the very least should we not intervene in the mortal's affairs? Surely there would be no harm in enlightening the them and cutting out the worthless killing and fighting?" To my growing irritation Gowasu shook his head.

"There are many things I can teach you Zamasu, things about creation, life, balance of the universe, techniques and power. But there are things you must realize and understand on your own, I can only guide you towards that path. The same goes for mortals, we could teach them all that we know, but without the journey to gain that knowledge it will only perpetuate the destruction."

Gowasu had finally paused his speech to hear my response, though I didn't have one to give. I understood everything Gowasu was saying, but I struggled to accept it. Clenching my fist and avoiding Gowasu's gaze, was that all there was to being a Kai? Watch mortals destroy the beauty we create and then themselves and then repeat the process, praying things would change? Was there no justice to be had on those who destroy creation, and commit sin?

"Zamasu." Gowasu called me again as I reluctantly met his gaze. "I know it may seem to be insanity to simply watch, but we must know our role and never overstep our duties as gods. Do you understand?"

Placing my hands behind my back I begrudgingly relent. "Yes Master."

The moments of silence that followed were nothing new as they had become common place following many discussions on this topic. What wasn't common was the chuckle that came from Gowasu, looking up I saw the patient smile I had seen many times on his face.

"Well I suppose being told to believe something without proof is difficult even for gods. I think a trip is in order to show you what I mean."

"A trip? Master what exactly do you have in mind?" Though it had been a while since we've I've been off the World of the Kai Gowasu had taken me to see a few planets he had in the works and how he creates them.

"Consider it a lesson and a special treat. I'll be showing you a little project planet I have in the works."

"With respect master what makes this planet a treat?"

"You'll just have to wait and see tommorow. For now it's time for your training so come, we will discuss our trip further tommorow."

With nothing more to say I obliged Gowasu and left it at that as we begin some light sparring. As begin some practice control in combat mind wonders back to the topic. We Gods created mortals even if we lack perfection how could mortals end up so forgone from our vision unless they are evil? I don't want to believe Gowasu wrong but surely there is a better resolution then just waiting. Or then again maybe Gowasu is right and I need to give myself a few hundred more years, a God cannot act rashly or on impulse of emotions.

As Gowasu strikes once again I block his attack repel him back. Perhaps the trip tommorow will bare some fruit.