"Next, we have Son Goku and Broly from Universe 7!" The Grand Priest makes an announcement.
Beerus giggles and boasts to the other gods about having three contestants from his universe in the quarterfinals, which bothers them. Champa gets annoyed because he is once more lost to his pathetic sibling.
Goku and Broly make their way to the fighting stage, obviously thrilled to face each other again.
"The last time we fought, I made missteps that allowed you to win." But that won't happen again this time, Kakarot!" Broly states as he removes his armor and cracks his fingers.
"I'm not too sure about that!" Goku smiles and gets in position.
"Show me your Ultra Instinct, Kakarot!" Broly goes first; his brutal but efficient and accurate combat style makes opponents such as Goku struggle to find openings. Broly has controlled his emotions and pushed boundaries by honing his gifted Saiyan power; he chooses to progress differently than Vegeta and Goku.
Broly closes his eyes as Goku sets to land his palm on his face, carefully avoiding the attack. The legendary Super Saiyan evades numerous blows before losing his grip and taking a devastating punch to the ribs that nearly takes him out of the ring.
"Wow, Broly, your senses are razor-sharp, almost as if you're utilizing Ultra Instinct." Goku is taken aback.
"All thanks to the Grand Priest for helping me control my emotions," Broly says while looking up at his teacher.
Goku smiles and transitions into Super Saiyan Blue form. He then fires a massive Kamehameha, which Broly effortlessly deflects. The latter also changes into Blue and continues his ruthless assault on Goku.
"So, this is a fight between two Super Saiyan Blues?" Incredible!" Piccolo adds his thoughts.
Broly attempts a punch from behind, but Goku avoids the blow and vanishes. The former then concentrates his senses, grabs Goku's fist, and tosses him away.
"He has sharper senses than the last time I fought him." Impressive." Goku muses to himself.
Meanwhile, Bulla finds herself in an unusual setting. She recalls lying in her room asleep, but suddenly, she found herself in the middle of nowhere.
"Dad? Mom? Goku, Uncle? "Where have you gone?"
What on earth is this place?
The girl walks and walks, but she always returns to the same area; it's like a vast maze filled with nothing. She is now afraid and wailing on her knees.
Goku, help me!
The Saiyan god dodges another jab from Broly and responds with a thundering strike, but the latter evades and fires a mouth blast. Goku negates it and delivers a series of immense shockwave blows that knock Broly out.
"Goku...help me!"
What was that?
The Saiyan comes to a halt and touches his heart; this sensation is similar to someone squeezing his heart a thousand times. Broly hits Goku mercilessly, striking him in the belly, crushing his head, and attempting to bury his opponent with his foot. At the last second, Goku uses his power to shove Broly away and shoots for a painful strike to the chest. The latter screams in agony as blood pours from his mouth.
"What has just happened?" Krillin is stunned; the intensity of Goku's hit is rocking the entire Null Realm.
"In an instant, Goku delivered one stunning strike, followed by 174 continuous punches that severely damaged Broly's vital areas," explains Granola.
"You have very sharp eyes." "Why didn't you enter the tournament?" Bulma joins in.
"I'm not a plaything for those two brats," Granolah states, pointing to the Kings. Then he gets smacked by an enraged Beerus, who tells him to mind what he says.
"All right, Broly. "Get up and show him your strength!" Cheelai gives her husband a worried look after hearing what Granolah explained.
Broly pulls off his shirt, surrounding himself in an overwhelming green glow. His immense power shakes the entire Null Realm and blasts away those with a lower energy.
"His power is out of this world." Piccolo makes a comment
"God-like, I ought to say." Old Kaioshin applauds the Saiyan's incredible advancement. He could summon this much strength without becoming a mad monkey. It appears that his training with the Grand Priest was fruitful. Whoever wins this encounter will be regarded as one of the most powerful warriors in the entire multiverse.
"I'm not sure who has the upper hand. What are your thoughts, 18?" Krillin inquires.
"It's 50-50. Son Goku will surely face a difficult battle." She reacts.
The infuriated Saiyan comes up to Goku and smashes him away. Then, in an instant, he reappears behind him and kicks Goku again. After that, Broly uses Instant Transmission to deliver a tremendous energy blast.
"Kakarot, take this! Divine Bullets!" Berserk Full Power Super Saiyan Blue Broly fires his finger beams towards Goku, causing another massive explosion. The force of the attacks is so great that the sky fractures, a feat only accomplished by all 12 Gods of Destruction at their peak. Broly's power also destroys anything that surrounds him; he is a destructive beast with abilities far exceeding those of the gods.
"His power alone is equal to the combined power of all 12 Gods of Destruction." This is unbelievable." Champa shouts.
Rumsshi is uninterested in the contest, but the god discreetly enjoys Broly's rage against Goku; the elephant deity still harbors resentment toward the latter because of the Tournament of Power.
"How will you respond to this? Dragon Cannon" Broly forces two powerful energy orbs into his hands and fires a gigantic blast at Goku.
"Damn, that Saiyan is crazy! Is he planning to kill us all?" Champa cowardly covers himself behind Vados, who sighs in disappointment. Sensing others looking at him, he embarrassingly coughs and regains his mighty composure.
"Well, that Saiyan beast is doing great out there." Champa clears his throat and tries to act like a god for once.
The entire ring turns into dust, and Goku is nowhere to be seen.
"I can't see Goku!" Present Zeno says.
"Is he dead?" Future Zeno asks.
"He's still very much alive, Your Majesties!" The Grand Priest smiles.
Broly notices something and immediately teleports himself away.
"Exceptional, Broly," Goku says with that trademark smile.
Of course, Broly knows he barely avoided that monstrous Kamehameha; he did not see Kakarot getting behind him at all. He then takes a deep breath and reveals his final transformation. The World of Void is once again trembling rapidly by this absurd power. The gods are terrifying, but their attendants are fascinated by Broly's limitless potential. His hair grows longer, but its color reverts to black. His crimson aura is so dense that some Gods of Destruction feel suffocated. What in the world is he?
"As expected from the fifth strongest warrior of the multiverse." Goku smirks.
"That mortal and his damn ridiculous God Broly form," Beerus mumbles as the Angels produce a barrier to protect the audience.
"Well, are you angry that your former students have surpassed you?" Whis pokes fun at his master, knowing it will make him even more furious.
"HOW DARE YOU?! I am the mightiest god of the gods. Those mortals will have zero chance against my absolute best, Whis. Say it one more time, and I will destroy you." Beerus is fuming, with beams coming off his head.
Goku is unfazed by Broly's red pupils despite barely winning the last time he encountered the legendary Super Saiyan.
"Let's do this in one shot!" Goku powers up to his Super Ultra Instinct and charges his newly invented attack, Ultra Dragon Fist. Broly accepts the challenge and focuses his energy on his hands for his Omega Cannon Blast. This time, he will correct his mistakes.
"Are you ready?! FULL POWER ULTRA DRAGON FIST!"
"100% OMEGA CANNON BLAST"
When the two blasts collide, they produce magnificent shockwaves that distort time and dimension. At one point, Broly has an edge as he slowly pushes back Goku's attack and increases his power further; however, Goku retaliates by using Kaioken times 50 and adding more pressure.
"Goodness! Look at that!" Present Zeno screams in excitement.
"Goku and Broly are so cool!" Future Zeno continues.
"Yes, indeed. Both have exceeded our expectations, and I think both deserve to win, but there can only be one true winner."
The Grand Priest says with pride. Of course, one has an advantage over the other.
"Kaioken times 50!" Broly roars and pushes the attack closer to Goku.
Jiren and Hit keenly observe the battle, and both seem to know the winner out of the two. Broly, once again, makes the same mistake as he did years ago by recklessly using Kaioken. After all, his emotions are still unstable despite his rigorous training, so using Kaioken on top of his severely erratic god form only adds more strain to his body.
"That pathetic idiot never learns from his mistakes. His Saiyan ego will forever be his weakness." Jiren says.
Goku's Dragon Fist gradually overtakes Broly's weakening attack and finally consumes him. The clash ends with a massive explosion that shatters all the barriers protecting the spectators.
"What a magnificent display. Mr. Broly from Universe 7 has been eliminated via ring-out. The winner is Mr. Son Goku." The Grand Priest announces after using his power to reduce the impact and recreates the barriers.
The deities congratulate Goku for his victory and Broly for his phenomenal power. Of course, Beerus goes on and brags about those two, much to their annoyance. With this battle, Universe 7' mortal ranking is up to the top five.
Meanwhile, Bulla is still trying to find ways to get out of this place. She continues to walk and scream out of her lungs but is hopeless. She can't sense any energy around here or use telepathy to communicate with Piccolo or anyone.
"What's this? A human wandering around my realm?" A figure descends from the sky. Its presence blows Bulla far away from the scene. In an instant, it grabs her neck and applies pressure.
"Who are you, mortal? Why are you able to enter into my realm without my notice? You have some nerves to set your disgusting foot onto this divine territory. Nevertheless, you should feel lucky that I am a very kind deity. Now, away with you and never come back." The dark entity growls before throwing Bulla into a portal.
"I suppose this must be the Grand Priest's doing. How annoying!" The entity says and vanishes.
Again
That feeling
It's like that heart virus but a thousand times worse.
But he cannot explain why
Or he knows but refuses to accept the truth.
The truth is that he has romantic feelings for that little princess.
He knows that it's wrong.
But he cannot control it.
Time for him to face it
Time for him to accept his instincts
He loves her
He desires her
He wants her
She belongs to him
And only him.
Up next, it's Hit versus Caulifla. The legendary assassin goes against one of the strongest Saiyans of Universe 6. Of course, his power has surpassed Champa for some time now; however, the Saiyan is not too far behind with her Super Saiyan Blue Full Power.
"Let the match begin!" The Grand Priest announces.
Caulifla immediately transforms into Super Saiyan Three and throws a barrage of Crush Cannon attacks, but Hit easily avoids them. He then catches one of her punches.
"Not bad, Caulifla. I felt that one." Hit smirks.
"Shut up! I don't need your compliments."
Hit then produces his clones and masks his energy to confuse his opponent. The Saiyan concentrates her mind and then avoids one of Hit's attacks. She then dodges another kick and one more punch from behind.
"Well, this is a surprise. I didn't think that Saiyan would be able to use Ultra Instinct." Beerus looks amused as Caulifia continues to avoid Hit's attacks.
"As expected from my big sister." Whis compliments Vados, who's also watching the battle next to him. However, she still hasn't perfected the ability since the assassin evades through her defenses with his shockwave punch, causing excruciating pain.
"Her rebellious nature prevents her from mastering the art. Nevertheless, she is the closest in my universe to understanding the concept of Ultra Instinct. Don't you agree, Lord Champa?" Vados gives the Destroyer a cheeky smirk.
"How the hell should I know?"
Champa turns away to hide his embarrassment.
Caulifla attempts to attack Hit, but her fist goes through the assassin. She tries again, but she cannot touch him even the slightest. Then, Hit shows some of his tricks by opening a portal and delivering a stunning punch.
"Surprise?" Hit says and moves at lightning speed to attack his opponent from different angles using his portal technique.
"That jerk and his spatial manipulation tactics," Vegeta says with disdain since this nearly killed him the last time he battled Hit.
Hit kicks Caulifla, and then he double axe handle her with tremendous force that shakes the Null Realm and breaks the fighting stage into pieces. The assassin then forms a gigantic energy blast and throws it at the Saiyan, causing another explosion.
"Hit is so cool." Present Zeno comments.
"Is Caulifla still alive?" Future Zeno asks.
"She is, Your Majesty." The Grand Minister replies.
Indeed, she is. Caulifla quickly created a barrier strong enough to withstand the sheer force of Hit's attack. Even God of Destruction Sidra, a master of the art himself, was impressed.
"You're a lot tougher than I expected," Hit says as he touches the ring.
He then continues.
"But now that I see what you're capable of, I believe it is time to get serious by giving you my absolute best." The assassin powers up and unleashes a massive storm of energy.
"What terrifying ki." Piccolo is sweating while Hit continues to raise his power even further.
Goku and the rest remain silent since they already know Hit's true potential, but still, they are in awe of the display since he always refrains from taking action unless required to. So, this is Hit at his maximum; the force of his energy is tearing the sky of the Null Realm.
"He was hiding this from us the whole time?" Jiren is quite shocked as he senses Hit tapping into his godly ki.
"He'll be facing you if he wins this round, Jiren. Are you scared?" Vegeta taunts his rival, which annoys the Pride Trooper. "Well, if you can make it past Kale." The Prince continues his insults with delight.
A bright light blinds everyone and slowly reveals Universe 6's hitman, whose body is colored red with sharp golden pupils.
"Hit is on fire," Present Zeno is in awe.
"His power is crazy." Future Zeno adds on.
"I call this Ultimate Hit, in case you're wondering. Even I couldn't believe that I would somehow achieve this power." Hit observes his hands and feels the enormous energy circulating in his body.
Caulifla rushes to strike, but Hit doesn't faze. With a simple glare, he pushes the Saiyan away and delivers a flurry of blows so fast that it appears he's not moving. He then uppercuts her and punches the Saiyan in the guts, causing her to experience extreme pain that she spits out blood and drops her Super Saiyan Blue form.
"Did you see his movements?" Goku asks Vegeta.
"Barely," Vegeta says while keeping his eyes on the assassin.
Hit turns his back on the weakened Saiyan with both his arms folded.
"You have no chance, Caulifla. Concede and seek treatments before you die from those injuries. I commend you for your valiant efforts, but they're futile. Your flawed Ultra Instinct cannot keep up with me, so I suggest you concede and leave the stage." He says as he senses little energy left from his opponent.
However, he notices that the Saiyan slowly gets back on her feet and wipes blood dripping from her head. What's more shocking is that her injuries are healed as she takes on her Blue form. Caulifla quickly launches toward and lands a strike on the assassin's face, surprising everyone.
"I picked up a technique from the Yadrats that allows me to heal myself and increase my endurance and durability." Caulifla smirks and kneels Hit before kicking his head with tremendous force.
"That woman's a genius compared to what she demonstrated during the Tournament of Power." Vegeta acknowledges the Saiyan's potential and her strategies in dealing with such a dangerous and skillful foe like Hit.
Caulifla is overwhelming her opponent with a barrage of blasts; her sudden change of movements due to Ultra Instinct makes it difficult for Hit to counteract.
"That Saiyan's ki manipulation is impressive, which allows her to utilize the maximum power of Blue." Beerus comments.
"As impressive as she is, I doubt she wields enough strength to overcome the co-fourth strongest-ranking mortal warriors of the multiverse." Whis states his opinion.
Hit grunts and sends Caulifla away with a power-up. He uses his energy to create a chain and bind the Saiyan in one place.
"What the hell is this? I can't move!"
"This is the Chains of Time. A friendly warning: It will constrict you to death if you continue trying to break free of my chains." Hit smirks and adds more power to hold his opponent in place.
"H...hang in there, sis," Kale shouts with great concern.
She had seen Hit using this when battling against Vegeta years ago; even the mighty Saiyan Prince failed to break free from those chains.
"You can't win against me, Saiyan. Resistance is futile."
Caulifla drops out of the form again and slowly loses consciousness. Hit is declared the winner by the Grand Priest and advances to the semi-finals. The assassin says nothing and exits the arena, but not before giving Jiren an arrogant glance; he'd love to fight with the mighty Trooper after losing to him during the Tournament of Power. Meanwhile, Kale rushes toward Caulifla and feeds her a Senzu bean that Goku gave her. The latter regains strength and concedes defeat.
"Wishing you the best of luck, Kale." Show that jerk from the 11th who's in control." Caulifla rests both hands on her shoulder and beams broadly, making Kale flushed and startled by her touch.
"The final quarter-final is between Ms. Kale of Universe 6 and Mr. Jiren of Universe 11. Let the match commence!"
The legendary Super Saiyan attacks first from behind, but Jiren casually dodges her strikes.
"This will do," Jiren says, aiming for her neck, but Kale grabs his fist and tosses him away. She opens her mouth and launches a potent green beam at the Pride Trooper, who deflects it with a swipe. Suddenly, she leaps behind him and lands a devastating blow in the back.
"She's fast," Goku observes.
"That Angel must have trained her well," Vegeta grumbles.
The Pride Trooper smirks and regains control. This battle does not appear to be going over soon. Kale reaches the fighting stage and unleashes her enormous power; the sheer force of her energy causes havoc in the Null Realm.
"This is absurd." Geene chimes in.
"When did these freaks get all of this power?" Quitela shields his eyes and whines in response to the Saiyan's growing power.
"They sure have surpassed us, Gods of Destruction, and I cannot stand the sound of it at all," Sidra is agitated.
Full Power Super Saiyan Blue Kale attacks Jiren viciously.
Jiren, although initially caught off guard, quickly adapts to Kale's relentless assault. The Saiyan's raw power is immense, but Jiren's calm and calculated demeanor helps him withstand her attacks. The Pride Trooper blocks dodges, and counters with precision, showcasing his mastery in combat.
"Kale's power is extraordinary, but Jiren seems unfazed," Whis comments.
As the battle intensifies, Kale taps into even greater depths of her power, pushing Jiren to exert more effort in defending himself. The Pride Trooper, realizing the gravity of the situation, begins to unleash his formidable strength. The energy emanating from their clash shakes the Null Realm, creating shockwaves that ripple through the cosmic landscape.
Vegeta, watching from the sidelines, is intrigued. "That Saiyan's power is incredible, but Jiren's not showing his full strength yet."
Goku, always eager for a good fight, adds, "I can't wait to see Jiren go all out. This is going to be amazing!"
Kale, determined to prove herself, continues to push Jiren to the limits. She powers up even further, her aura reaching unprecedented levels. The sheer force of her energy threatens to overwhelm Jiren momentarily, but the Pride Trooper stands firm.
"That Saiyan is surpassing her limits," Beerus notes, impressed.
Jiren, realizing the need to end the battle, focuses his energy and delivers a precise blow to Kale's abdomen, momentarily stunning her. The Pride Trooper then follows up with a rapid series of strikes, demonstrating his exceptional speed and strength. Despite Kale's resilience, the overwhelming power of Jiren's blows starts to take its toll.
"Jiren's not holding back anymore," Whis observes.
As the battle reaches its climax, Jiren charges his signature attack, the Power Impact. The colossal energy sphere forms between his hands, ready to be unleashed.
"It's over, Saiyan," Jiren declares, his eyes locking onto Kale.
However, just as Jiren prepares to launch the devastating attack, Kale taps into her berserker state once again, her power skyrocketing to unprecedented levels. The sudden surge catches Jiren off guard, and Kale delivers a powerful counterattack, knocking the Pride Trooper back.
The force of Kale's counterattack sends shockwaves through the Null Realm, causing the cosmic arena to tremble. Jiren, briefly caught off guard by the sudden surge in Kale's power, regains his composure and braces himself for the incoming assault.
Goku, watching with anticipation, grins. "Kale's not holding anything back! This is getting even better!"
Vegeta nods in agreement. "That Saiyan's pushing Jiren to the limit. This is the kind of fight I've been waiting for."
Kale, now fully immersed in her berserker form, unleashes a relentless barrage of attacks on Jiren. Her speed and strength become overwhelming, making it challenging for the Pride Trooper to counter each blow. The Null Realm echoes with the clash of their titanic forces.
Beerus watches intently, acknowledging, "This is a battle of raw power. Let's see if Jiren can handle it."
Jiren, facing the onslaught of Kale's berserker form, focuses on defense, using precise movements to evade and block her attacks. Despite her ferocity, Jiren remains calm, analyzing Kale's patterns to find an opening.
Whis observes, "Jiren is adapting, but Kale's berserker strength is pushing him to the limit. It's a true test of their abilities."
As the battle rages on, Jiren seizes an opportunity and delivers a powerful strike to Kale's midsection, momentarily halting her assault. The Pride Trooper then attempts to create distance, preparing for a more strategic approach.
"It looks like Jiren found an opening," Goku remarks.
However, Kale, fueled by the uncontrollable power of her berserker state, disregards the blow and charges back with even greater intensity. The Null Realm becomes a spectacle of energy as the two warriors clash once again.
Jiren, recognizing the challenge before him, decides to elevate the stakes. He channels his energy for an even more potent attack, surpassing the Power Impact. The sheer magnitude of his energy threatens to overwhelm Kale.
"It seems Jiren is ready to end this," Whis notes.
Jiren unleashes his enhanced attack, a colossal energy wave that surges toward Kale. The berserker Saiyan, still in the throes of her uncontrollable power, attempts to counter the incoming blast with her immense energy.
The clash between Jiren's enhanced attack and Kale's berserker power creates an explosive spectacle that engulfs the entire fighting stage. The Grand Priest and the audience watch in awe as the outcome of this intense battle hangs in the balance.
The Null Realm remains silent for a moment, and then the Grand Priest calmly declares, "The winner is Jiren of Universe 11."
Jiren stands amidst the aftermath of the clash, his aura calm and composed. The battle with Kale showcased the true extent of his strength, and now he prepares for the challenges that lie ahead in the tournament. As the Null Realm begins to settle, the focus shifts to the upcoming semifinal matchups and the continued excitement of the multiversal competition.
Bulla walks to the bathroom and carefully examines herself. It was all a dream, but why it felt so real? Bulla takes a deep breath, trying to shake off the lingering emotions from the vivid dream. As she looks at herself in the mirror, she contemplates the surreal experience in that realm, facing a dark entity, witnessing intense battles between powerful warriors, and feeling an inexplicable connection to Goku.
Shaking her head to clear her thoughts, Bulla dismisses the dream as nothing more than a product of her imagination. However, the intensity of the emotions and the lingering sense of unease make her wonder if there's more to it. She splashes some cold water on her face, hoping to dispel the remnants of the dream from her mind.
As she leaves the bathroom, Bulla decides to focus on the present and the upcoming events. The tournament is still ongoing, and she knows her family, especially her father Vegeta, is actively participating. With a determined expression, she heads back to the viewing area to join the others and witness the remaining battles in the Tournament of Power.
Vegeta has been waiting for this moment since that unfinished match before the whole Buu heache years go. Of course, he will never forget that Goku held back his Super Saiyan Three. After years of intense training and surpassing his limits, he will reclaim his title as the strongest Saiyan between the two. He will make Kakarot suffer the same humilation that he endured for eons.
"Now, the battle of the ages. The epic showdown that we have all been waiting for: Son Goku and Vegeta of Universe 7." The Grand Priest draws attention from the audience.
The tension is palpable as the two Saiyan warriors take their stances, ready to unleash their full power. The spectators hold their breath, fully aware that they are about to witness a clash that transcends time and space. Goku's calm demeanor contrasts with Vegeta's focused intensity, creating an atmosphere charged with anticipation.
The Grand Minister's voice cuts through the silence once more, "Let the semi-final match begin!"
As if on cue, Vegeta and Goku burst into action, their auras flaring as they charge towards each other with incredible speed. The arena trembles with each collision of their fists, and the shockwaves of their energy resonate throughout the Null Realm.