Chapter 14

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Gine's eyes blazed with fury as she watched Zamasu rise from the debris, his form crackling with dark energy. "You think you can defeat me with such cheap tricks?" he taunted, his voice echoing off the shattered buildings.

"We'll see about that," Gine retorted, her hands glowing with a fierce golden light. She signaled to her allies, and they encircled Zamasu once more, their ki pulsating in unison.

Zamasu smirked, his gaze sweeping over each of them. "Very well, let us finish this dance." He raised his arms, and a vortex of black energy swirled around him, growing larger with each passing second.

Raditz charged first, his body transforming into a Super Saiyan as he lunged at Zamasu. Their collision sent shockwaves rippling through the air, knocking nearby fighters off their feet.

Gohan followed suit, his own transformation complete as he unleashed a torrent of ki blasts. Zamasu deflected each one with contemptuous ease, his laughter mocking their efforts.

Piccolo and the alternate Gine moved in tandem, their attacks synchronized to perfection. They aimed for Zamasu's vulnerable points, but he dodged with supernatural agility, his movements blurring into shadows.

"Is that all?" Zamasu taunted, his eyes alight with sadistic glee. "I expected more from the legendary Saiyans."

Enraged by his words, Gine surged forward, her body enveloped in a blinding aura. She threw punch after punch, each one faster than the last, her fists a whirlwind of destruction.

Zamasu blocked her blows with increasing difficulty, his smirk fading as he struggled to keep up. "Enough!" he roared, pushing Gine back with a surge of dark energy.

The force of the blast sent Gine flying, her body crashing through several buildings before coming to a halt. Dazed and bruised, she staggered to her feet, her resolve unyielding.

"We won't stop until you're defeated," Gine declared, spitting blood from her mouth. Her allies rallied around her, their determination matching her own.

Zamasu's expression turned cold, his eyes narrowing as he surveyed the group. "Then it seems I must show you the true extent of my power."

His body began to change, muscles bulging and stretching beyond human limits. His skin darkened, turning a sickly greenish-black, and horns sprouted from his forehead.

"Witness the power of a god!" Zamasu bellowed, his voice distorted by his transformation. He launched himself at Gine, his fist aimed directly at her heart.

Gine braced herself, meeting his blow with her own. The impact resonated through her entire being, pain searing through her like wildfire. She held her ground, her eyes locking with Zamasu's.

"You will not break me," Gine whispered, her voice trembling with effort. She channeled her ki, feeling it surge within her veins, fueling her every movement.

Zamasu sneered, his grip tightening on her wrists. "Foolish woman, do you truly believe you can withstand me?"

Before Gine could respond, Raditz intervened, tackling Zamasu from behind. The two tumbled across the ground, grappling fiercely as they sought an advantage.

Gohan joined the fray, his fists a blur as he rained down blows on Zamasu. Piccolo and the alternate Gine flanked them, their attacks relentless and unforgiving.

Zamasu roared in frustration, his body wracked with pain as the combined assault took its toll. "Enough of this!" he bellowed, his form shimmering with dark energy.

He vanished in a burst of speed, reappearing high above the battlefield. "You have forced my hand," he declared, his hands weaving intricate patterns in the air.

A massive orb of black energy formed above him, growing larger with each passing second. "Behold, the end of your pitiful existence!"

Gine's heart raced as she watched the orb descend, its destructive force palpable. "Everyone, brace yourselves!" she shouted, her voice cracking with strain.

They gathered their strength, forming a barrier of ki around themselves. The orb struck with devastating force, the explosion engulfing everything in sight.

When the dust cleared, Gine and her allies stood battered but unbroken. Zamasu hovered above them, his expression a mix of surprise and fury.

"Impossible," he muttered, shaking his head in disbelief. "How are you still standing?"

Gine wiped the blood from her lips, a fierce grin spreading across her face. "Because we refuse to fall."

She charged once more, her allies following close behind. Their battle raged on, each strike more powerful than the last, the very fabric of reality warping under the strain.

As they fought, Gine felt a shift within herself, a connection to something greater than herself. She called upon this power, her body glowing with an ethereal light.

Zamasu faltered, his eyes widening as he sensed the change. "What is this?" he gasped, his voice tinged with fear.

Gine didn't answer, her focus solely on the task at hand. She unleashed a torrent of energy, her attack striking Zamasu with unparalleled force.

He screamed, his body convulsing as the light consumed him. When it subsided, he lay crumpled on the ground, his form broken and defeated.

Gine approached him, her chest heaving with exertion. "It's over, Zamasu. You have lost."

Zamasu glared up at her, his lips curling into a snarl. "This isn't the end, Gine. I will return, stronger than ever."

Ignoring his threats, Gine signaled to her allies. Together, they bound Zamasu with chains forged from pure ki, sealing his powers and ensuring his imprisonment.

As they stood over their vanquished foe, Gine felt a sense of relief wash over her. They had done it, they had saved their world from certain destruction.

But even as she basked in the victory, a nagging doubt crept into her mind. What if Zamasu was right? What if he found a way to escape his bonds?

Determined to find answers, Gine turned to her allies. "We must remain vigilant. Our fight is far from over."

To be continue...

Zamasu is defeated! But is the war really over? Are Zamasu's threats empty or does he have something up his sleeve? Find out in the next chapter!

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