Roshi and Botamo stared each other down as Beerus and Champa shot energy balls at the gong so that is resounded loudly.

"Begin!" shouted the announcer.

Champa laughed from the stands. "I knew that the two I saw on his planet were all Beerus had to offer!"

Botamo smirked at the feeble old man before him. "No need to waste any effort on you," he declared, striding forward. He raised an arm and took a swipe at Roshi, who nimbly jumped out of the way. Botamo was stunned for a second, but recovered and tried to punch Roshi with some more speed than before. Roshi got out of the way of that too. Botamo kept on trying, increasing his speed with each strike, but Roshi kept on dodging his attacks.

Seeing an opening, Roshi cried, "I'll show you that I'm not to be underestimated!" He then got in close and threw a punch that landed right on Botamo's stomach—and it did nothing. "Huh?" But Roshi didn't give up and kept on throwing punch after punch into Botamo's vast gut. In the end, though, there was no effect as the yellow bear just smiled nastily down at him.

Botamo then spit out an energy ball that hit Roshi squarely in the face, and he was sent violently tumbling backwards. He slid to a stop, and got up back, aching. Roshi barely got any time to catch his breath, however, before Botamo began spitting out a barrage of energy balls at him, and he had to completely focus on getting out of the way of those attacks.

When Roshi got behind Botamo, he took a stance and put his hands at his side to charge up his attack. "Kamehameha!" he shouted, thrusting his palms out to unleash his Kamehameha Wave. Botamo turned around just in time to see it coming, and when it hit there was an explosion.

"Hell yes!" Beerus yelled eagerly.

"Looks like he still has it," Bulma said, as she cheered with the rest. But then the smoke cleared, revealing that Botamo was completely unharmed. "Or not."

"No way that you can beat me," said Botamo, now hopping up and down. "Give up now before you get too hurt."

"Not happening!" declared Roshi.

"Don't say I didn't warn you." Botamo's hops got higher and higher, until he jumped high up into the air and as he fell back down he attempted to do a belly flop on top of Roshi, who got out of the way. Botamo bounced right back up, and tried to hit Roshi again. Roshi kept dodging and ducking out of the way, as Botamo began bouncing all over the arena at break neck speed. Try as he might, though, Roshi was still hit every so often, taking more and more damage as the seconds passed.

From the podium, Gohan began to stretch. "Well, guess I'll be up soon."

Ranch growled in frustration. She wasn't about to accept seeing Roshi go down without taking out at least one opponent—especially since she had to give him a kiss on the cheek! "Frickin' hell, Roshi!" she yelled. "Think outside the box!"

Roshi heard that, and an idea came to him. He continued to dodge Botamo's belly flops, only this time he moved as he did so. He eventually ended up on the edge of the ring, and Botamo came in for another strike—only this time Roshi was ready. He focused his energy and bulked his muscles up. Then he braced himself and threw both hands out to essentially catch Botamo as he came in, causing the floor beneath his feet to crack. All the spectators gawked, but no one seemed more astounded than Botamo. Roshi clenched his fingers to get a grip on the bear's body, and with a massive amount of effort he yelled as he swung Botamo around to toss him off the ring.

"It's over!" the commentator announced excitedly. "In a stunning upset, Roshi threw Botamo out of bounds! Roshi of the Seventh Universe wins!"

Slimming back down, Roshi said to Botamo, "Excellent match! I wouldn't have stood a chance in a more serious fight."

"Didn't doubt him for a second," Bulma lied.

"You showed that tub of lard!" blonde Launch exclaimed.

"That's Goku's teacher for you!" Chi-Chi said happily. Raditz and Vegeta were also cheering alongside the Pilaf Gang, who got really into the match.

"Wow, for a guy who can't fly he sure is strong!" Gohan said, now highly impressed.

Across the arena, Champa shouted, "He cheated! Weapons aren't allowed, and he used that beam!"

"That was a technique, not a weapon, so it's allowed by the rules," explained the announcer.

"I want a rematch!" Champa demanded.

"Quite being a sore loser!" Beerus yelled vehemently. "That match was well within the rules!"

On the spectator's area next to Champa's podium, Shin, said nervously, "Uh…is that really a demeanor befitting of a god?"

"I must agree," the Sixth's Supreme Kai said reluctantly.

Knowing he wouldn't get his way, Champa threw a fit. "Damn! Damn! Damn!"

"Lord Champa, there's no need to win every match," Vados said, as Botamo returned to cry behind the seat in disgrace. "We still have more competitors."

Down below, the commentator said, "The next opponent for Roshi is…Frost!"

As Frost descended to the ring, Trunks commented, "I wonder what Sixth Universe Frieza has up his sleeve."

"Whatever it is, you think Roshi will be able to coax it out of him?" asked Ranch. Then she noticed that Gohan was giving Frost an unpleasant look. "What's up?"

"Nothing," Gohan claimed.

Down in the ring, Roshi gave Frost a nod. "Hello."

"Good day," greeted Frost.

"Man, they even sound alike," said Gohan.

Frost went up to Roshi to offer him a handshake. "I must apologize, when you first stepped up I underestimated you because of your age. You are indeed a true warrior, and it is an honor to fight with you."

Something seemed off about Frost, but Roshi shook his hand all the same. "Same to you."

Frost then walked past Roshi to address the audience. "People of the Seventh Universe, it is unfortunate that we must meet under these circumstances, but this is only a match. I believe that in the end we will walk away from this as friends!" He gave them a bow before returning to the center of the ring.

"Wow, he seems nothing like Frieza," said Bulma in surprise.

"A good Freezer? Weird?" said Bulla.

"That guy probably would've thrown our dads and Uncle Goku for a loop, huh?" Ranch told Trunks.

"Yeah, I bet," agreed Trunks.

Beerus shot at the gong. The announcer cried, "Begin!"

The two stared each other down for a second, before Frost rushed in. Roshi tried to punch, but Frost got past it, clasped his head between his legs, and spun Roshi driving him down into the floor.

Still roughed up from the previous bout, Roshi had a harder time getting back up. "Sneaky move."

"Sorry about that, I decided against just trading punches after seeing your muscular form," he explained.

Rolling his aching shoulders, Roshi said, "Well, seeing as I'm all banged up already, and you're still fresh, I don't think I stand much of a chance. Most I can do is try and soften you up for the next person."

Frost nodded. "A commendable goal. I welcome your best effort."

Roshi bulked up again, and went in for the attack.

Frost thought that he was prepared for it, but to his astonishment he was quickly overwhelmed. Roshi began to pummel Frost, who immediately went on the defensive. Everyone from the Seventh, especially Beerus, cheered Roshi on, while Champa watched what was transpiring angrily. Frost attempted to fight back with some kicks, but Roshi blocked all of them as he continued his assault.

"Holy crap, think he'll actually take out two?" Ranch asked excitedly.

Just then Frost managed to get avoid one of Roshi's strikes, got around him, and got him with a quick jab. Roshi certainly felt that punch, and the two separated to catch their breath.

"You're certainly a worthy adversary," Frost said.

"Thank you, but I'm not done…yet…" Roshi began to rush back in, but he suddenly got sluggish, he shrank down, and collapsed.

The announcer ran over and checked on him, and Champa and Beerus tensely watched. Then the announcer stood up, and said into his microphone, "Roshi has been knocked out. The winner is Frost of the Sixth Universe!"

Beerus angrily growled, "Damn!"

"Ha!" Champa cried victoriously. "What? Did you actually expect that old man to carry you?"

Beerus shot back, "If an old man gave you that much trouble, just wait for the rest!"

Trunks sighed. "You're up, Gohan. I'll get Roshi."

Trunks and Gohan flew down to Roshi, who stirred. "Whoa," he said, sitting up and rubbing his head. "What happened? Did I lose?"

"Yeah, but don't worry, I got it from here!" Gohan told him confidently. Then he suddenly went on, "You were really cool. Can I train with you?"

"Wait! Seriously?" Trunks blurted out as he helped Roshi stand. "Where's this coming from?"

"Can I, dad? Master Roshi?" Gohan asked eagerly.

"Well, I'm not particularly against it," Roshi answered him.

"Um…we'll talk about it later with your mom," Trunks told Gohan unsurely.

"Are you alright?" asked Frost with concern.

"Yeah, I guess I just ran out of gas," Roshi replied.

"You exceeded my expectations," Frost said with a smile. "I'm glad I was able to fight with you." The two shook hands, and Frost lifted up Roshi's arm so that he could get a round of applause from all the spectators.

When it died down, Frost went back to the center of the ring, and Gohan made to follow. But Roshi first put a hand on his shoulder. He quietly told him, "If you really wish to train with me then here's my first lesson: be vigilant. Something about that Frost doesn't sit right with me."

Gohan nodded. "Yeah, alright." Then he looked over a Frost. "But don't worry about me, now that I I've seen what he can do this'll be easy."

When Roshi was back on the podium, Beerus said to him, "Good job, I guess." He then said to Trunks, "So what chance does your child have?"

Trunks smiled knowingly. "From what I've seen…Frost doesn't stand a chance."

In the spectator area, Shu loudly called out, "Yeah, Gohan!"

"If you're going to show us that you've got bite to go with that bark now's the time to do it," Pilaf yelled.

"You can do it, Gohan!" Mai cheered, waving her arms and causing Gohan to feel more pumped.

The announcer said, "The next fighter for the Seventh Universe is Gohan Brief!" Champa rang the gong. "Begin!"

Frost took a fighting stance. "Let's have a good match, young man."

"Sure," Gohan said, also getting ready. "But how about we cut to the chase and get serious."

"I'd rather not because I don't want to hurt you," Frost said to him. "But don't be afraid to come at me with all you've got."

Gohan just stared, though. "But if I do that you'll lose in a second," he informed him. "In the end I'm going to wipe the floor with you, but I want you at full strength when I do."

Ranch couldn't help but be a little bit amused, and said to Trunks, "His Vegeta is showing."

"Oh please, you can be like that, too," Trunks countered.

"I'm afraid you're underestimating me," Frost said pleasantly. "I like your confidence, Gohan, but as I said before, I don't want to hurt you."

"I don't care," Gohan said testily, getting out of his stance. "Just transform already!"

Trunks immediately had unpleasant flashbacks as he stood up, and angrily shouted, "Gohan! You stop channeling your grandfather this instant!"

"Told you," Ranch said offhandedly. She then pulled him back to his seat. "Relax, it's just a tournament."

"It's NOT just a tournament!" Beerus said, annoyed. He yelled down at Gohan, "Hey, kid, if you really can cream this guy just go ahead and do it!"

Frost, meanwhile, gave Gohan a stunned look, but recovered. "Transform? What…do you mean?"

"Don't give me that crap," Gohan shot back, pointing at him. "I fought a guy like you not that long ago in my universe, so I know that you can transform. So just go ahead and power up already."

Champa then shouted down at them, "Damn it, Frost, just crush this child!"

"I'm afraid I have no other option," said Frost, forlornly. "Don't worry, young man, I will hold back so I don't injure you too much."

Frost then charged forward and delivered a punch—that Gohan nonchalantly dodged. "Good thing I saw how fast you were in your last fight," Gohan commented. Surprised by this, Frost attempted to kick him, but again Gohan got out of the way with almost no effort. "Otherwise I probably wouldn't have expected it." Frost began throwing several attacks at him, but Gohan managed to dodge each one, even after Frost picked up speed. But to Frost's amazement nothing landed, and eventually Gohan ducked under another one of his punches, and swept Frost's legs out from under him.

As Frost got back on his feet, Gohan lowered his voice and said to him, "Look, there's a girl up there watching I want to impress." Frost suddenly sprang up and jabbed at Gohan, who dodged again before continuing, "And the stronger you are when I beat you—" Another dodge "—the more impressive it'll be."

Breathing heavily, Frost said in a low growl, "I'm sorry that I can't assist in your romantic endeavors, but I don't intend to lose!"

When Frost attempted to hit Gohan again, Gohan just sighed, dodged once more, but this time he countered by grabbing the arm Frost punched with, and threw him over his shoulder. Frost was slammed down onto the arena floor, and before he could get his wits about him, Gohan kicked him hard enough that he was sent tumbling away. Champa growled angrily while Beerus cheered.

"Come on, bud, just transform," he asked, purposely sounding a bit bored.

Gingerly getting back on his feet, Frost glared angrily at Gohan before forcing himself to calm down. "Very well, it seems that the one doing the underestimating was me," he said sportingly. "I will do as you ask."

Grinning, Gohan got into his fighting stance again. "Alright, show me what you got."

Frost began yelling and his power began leaping upwards. The shape of his body morphed, causing his head to become elongated and he gained more bulk. After Frost finished his transformation, he stood there in a form that they weren't expecting at all. Even those from the Sixth Universe were surprised that Frost was able to change form at all.

"What the hell is that?" Ranch said in astonishment.

"No idea. Is his transformation different from Frieza's?" said Trunks.

Gohan, in the meanwhile, stared at Frost with a dumbfounded expression, and Frost took advantage by rushing forward and taking a swipe at him. Gohan just barely got out of the way, immediately recognizing that it was just luck and that he wouldn't last long as he currently was.

Jumping back to put some space between them, Gohan said with a grin, "You showed me yours, I'll show you mine!" He then immediately powered up, and his energy went through the roof as his eyes turned green and his hair became gold.

"What is this?" Champa demanded, shocked at the power the child was suddenly putting out. "Cabba, that's a Saiyan and so are you, right, so explain this."

"I don't know," Cabba said, looking over the railing, unnerved by the power Gohan was displaying. "I've never seen or even heard of anything like that!"

"What is th—?" Frost couldn't finish his question as Gohan came in at an amazing speed, and jumped up to deliver a drop kick that sent him face first into the floor. Gohan didn't stop there as he landed by Frost's legs, grabbed his tail, and used it swing him up before slinging him right back down, causing the tiles to shatter.

Panting heavily as he got back on his feet, Frost glared furiously at Gohan. With a yell, he charged back in, but Gohan was more than ready. He easily dodged everything Frost threw at him, and Gohan countered. He landed a series of punches, battering Frost as if it were nothing, before balling his hands together to hammer Frost's face.

Once again Frost found himself picking himself up off the ground. Gohan, in the meanwhile, lightly bounced on the balls of his feet with his fists up. "Well? If there's anything else your hiding you might want to bring it out," he said arrogantly.

In the stands Ranch frowned. "Hey, Gohan!" she bellowed down at her son. "That's not Frieza, so stop being such a little brat to the poor guy!"

"Uh, sorry mom!" Gohan said hurriedly blurted out, instantly losing his cool attitude. He then gave a quick bow to Frost. "Um, sorry about getting all cocky like that."

"It's…It's quite alright," Frost said, doing his best not to lose his composure. "But either way you're right, this form won't be enough to beat you. I was planning on using my final form for later fights, but it seems I have no choice." He powered up once more, his body changing again amidst a bright light he emitted, and when Frost was finished his form was similar to the one they were more used to from Frieza.

"Controlling this is quite difficult for me," Frost admitted to Gohan. "I accidently killed a villain that I was trying to stop, and I've kept it locked away. I suggest that you take care."

"Oh yeah, that's what I'm talking about! You got a lot stronger!" Gohan confessed with a smile.

"Yes, so maybe it'd be prudent for you to—"

"I guess I should start getting serious now."

Frost was caught off guard by that remark, as Gohan yelled, his aura began get glow brighter, dust and debris was violently kicked up by the gust he generated, by the time he was done his power was higher than before. Frost took a step back, shocked that the child had still been holding so much back. But he steeled himself, and declared, "It doesn't matter! I'm winning this no matter what!"

But Gohan just grinned and got into another fighting stance. When Frost came at him, Gohan charged forward to meet him. Once again Gohan got under another one of his punches, and Gohan delivered a punch of his own right into Frost's gut at full strength. Frost let out a strangled cry as Gohan's fist practically caused his body to cave in, until the force of the punch began to send him backwards. Frost soared through the air, and landed in a heap outside the ring, reeling from the impact of just that one attack.

"No!" Champa exclaimed, gripping his head in disbelief.

"Yes!" cheered Beerus, raising his arms in triumph.

"Frost is out of bounds! Gohan Brief is the winner!" the announcer declared.

"One time," Frost muttered in a strained but furious voice. "If I had managed to make contact just one time…"

"Amazing," Cabba said, trembling. "He's just a child but he used just one big hit to end it—even after Frost powered up!" He looked across the ring to the kid's parents, who were cheering their son on. How much stronger were they?

Gohan powered down and walked up to the edge of the ring. "Sorry about ending it like that," he apologized. "But my mom and dad keep drilling into me that if I'm in a fight I should just finish it. And I was already pushing it with the way I egged you on to transform."

Frost shot a dirty look at Gohan, who couldn't help but notice it. It was then quickly replaced with a pleasant but strained smile. "Apology…accepted," Frost groaned, gripping his gut as he tried to stand himself back up. As infuriated as he was it was important that he kept his composure. "I was clearly outmatched. Good luck in the next round."

"…Right," Gohan said slowly, watching Frost fly back up to the podium, where he began to get berated by Champa. Roshi was right, there was something off about the guy, and not just because he resembled Frieza. But he chose to let that go for now, because he then turned to face the stands, put on a big smile while flashing V for victory, and loudly said, "Yeah! You guys like that? I think I'll go ahead and sweep the rest of this thing!"

Launch proudly cried, "Great work, kid!"

"I feel kind of sorry for Frost, though," Chi-Chi admitted.

"I know, seeing as he's a good guy in the other universe," agreed Bulma. "Nice job, Gohan! But stop laying it on so thick!"

"Wow, once Gohan got serious the other guy didn't stand a chance," Shu said.

Mai nodded. "He's really strong!" She encouragingly shouted down at him, "That was awesome! Keep it up, Gohan!" Gohan's grin got bigger as he blushed and scratched the back of his head.