As the containment barrier shimmered with energy, Broly's roars of frustration echoed within, his immense power surging against the magical shield. The forest outside the barrier remained eerily silent, the air thick with tension.
Goten, still catching his breath from the earlier confrontation, glanced at Rias. "We need to subdue him and figure out why he's here. I'll take the lead."
Rias nodded, her eyes filled with concern and determination. "Be careful, Goten. Broly is incredibly powerful. We need to find a way to calm him down without pushing him further into rage."
The barrier's light flickered as Broly's energy continued to pulse, and Goten powered up to Super Saiyan. "I'll do my best. I'm ready."
With a deep breath, Goten stepped into the barrier, facing the raging Legendary Super Saiyan. Broly's eyes, glowing with a fierce green light, locked onto Goten as he charged with a thunderous roar.
Goten braced himself as Broly launched a devastating energy blast. The force of the attack shook the barrier, but Goten managed to dodge and retaliate with a powerful Kamehameha wave. The two energy attacks collided, causing an explosion that illuminated the barrier's interior.
Broly charged at Goten with astonishing speed, his strength overwhelming. He delivered a series of powerful punches and kicks, each one forcing Goten to defend and counter with all his might. The force of Broly's blows reverberated through Goten, but he managed to hold his ground.
"Broly!" Goten shouted, trying to get through to him amidst the chaos. "We don't want to fight you! We need to understand why you're here and stop the threat that's coming!"
Broly's response was a guttural roar, his rage undiminished. His energy flared wildly, and he unleashed a barrage of energy blasts from all directions. Goten struggled to keep up, using his agility to evade the attacks while launching his own counter-offensive.
The battle raged on with incredible ferocity. Broly's raw power and relentless aggression kept Goten on the defensive, but he managed to land some solid hits, pushing Broly back momentarily. Each clash between them created shockwaves that rippled through the barrier.
Rias and the team watched anxiously from outside the barrier, their efforts focused on maintaining the containment while trying to find a way to help Goten. Akeno used her lightning magic to fortify the barrier, while Koneko prepared for any possible intervention if needed.
Goten, despite his exhaustion, began to sense that Broly's attacks were driven by something beyond mere rage. He decided to try a different approach. Gathering his energy, Goten powered up to Super Saiyan 2, his aura crackling with increased intensity.
"Broly!" Goten called out, his voice filled with determination. "I know you're powerful, but you need to listen! There's a greater threat that we need to deal with together!"
Broly, momentarily taken aback by the increased power from Goten, hesitated for a fraction of a second. Goten seized the opportunity and launched a series of high-speed attacks, targeting Broly's key energy points.
The relentless onslaught caused Broly to stagger, and his furious roars became more disjointed. It became evident that his rage was not entirely focused on Goten but was fueled by an external force that seemed to manipulate his emotions.
Goten continued his assault with a focused and precise approach. "We're not your enemies, Broly! We're trying to protect our worlds from a great darkness. We need your help!"
As Goten delivered a final, powerful blow, he managed to land a critical hit that sent Broly crashing to the ground, panting heavily. Goten stood over him, his own energy levels depleted but determined.
"Broly, please!" Goten pleaded, his voice filled with earnest concern. "We're fighting against a common enemy. We need to work together to stop this darkness. Your strength could be crucial."
Broly, struggling to rise, looked up at Goten with a mixture of anger and confusion. The rage in his eyes began to subside, replaced by a flicker of recognition and understanding. The external force that had been driving him seemed to wane, and his breathing slowed.
Rias, sensing the change, approached the barrier and chanted an incantation to begin dissolving the containment field. The barrier's light dimmed, and the energy around them began to stabilize.
As the barrier dissipated, Broly, now visibly exhausted and calmer, met Goten's gaze. "What… what is happening?" Broly's voice was filled with a mix of rage and bewilderment.
Rias stepped forward, her expression compassionate. "Broly, there's a dark force that's been manipulating you. We're here to stop it. Your strength could be the key to overcoming this threat."
Broly, still catching his breath, nodded slowly. "If what you say is true… then I will help. But do not think I am easily swayed."
Goten extended a hand toward Broly, a gesture of alliance. "We appreciate your help, Broly. Together, we can face whatever comes next."
Broly, still wary but now willing to cooperate, accepted Goten's hand. "Very well. I will fight alongside you, but know this: if you betray me or my trust, I will not hesitate to act."
With the immediate threat of Broly's rage subdued, the team regrouped and prepared to continue their quest. The encounter with Broly had added a new and formidable ally to their ranks, but it also underscored the growing complexity of their mission.
As they set out to find the Luminous Crystal and confront the looming darkness, Goten and Rias knew that their journey would be even more challenging with Broly's immense power now part of their alliance. Together, they would face the trials ahead and seek to protect their worlds from the impending threat.
