Being now only three, Gohan, Muten Roshi and Tenshinhan remained tight against each other. Now that Krillin was eliminated, while Piccolo battled the last dolls of Kurome, a little further away, Gohan's strategy was already falling apart, despite the fact that the tournament had just begun.
Watching the fighting around them, the Saiyan couldn't help but start to jump at the slightest noise, for fear of being attacked. It had been a long time since Gohan had fought ... had not had so many powerful enemies to fight ... had not felt this fear of risking his life… that he had not had to save the Earth once again. And despite his exploits on Earth, the Saiyan was beginning to feel fear.
He was afraid of losing. Fear of knowing that his defeat could mean the loss of the universe. Compared to his fights against Frieza, Cell or Buu, a defeat would mean the inability to resurrect through the Crystal Balls.
"Videl… Pan…! I have to win to give them a future! However, … "
Seeing Starjun and Laxus fighting not far from him, he wondered.
"But do I really have the right to fight to make eight other universes disappear ? "
Lost in his thoughts, the boy didn't notice until the last moment that there was a source of energy above him.
" What ? " He wondered, looking up.
" MAMAMA ! " A huge figure sneered.
Jumping out of a big cloud, Big Mom let herself descend towards the trio. Jumping to the side, the three men dodged her, letting the huge woman crash into the field, on her stomach. Immediately, a shock wave spread over the entire terrain, while the gargantuan weight of the Yonko, had created numerous cracks in the ground.
'' No, but she wanted to kill us, or what ? " Wanted to know Tenshinhan.
" Or she tried to kill herself. " Muten Roshi remarked, tapping the pirate's inert body with his foot.
At that moment, the huge woman straightened up, before turning to the trio.
" MAMAMA! I see that I am dealing with resistant insects! PROMETHEUS! ZEUS! "
" Yes, Mama ! " Cried the sun and the cloud, positioning themselves next to her.
Suddenly they both grew to three times their original height. Then, charging themselves with lightning and flames, they eventually charged towards Muten Roshi and Tenshinhan, while Big Mom made his way towards Gohan.
" I am going to crush you like a gnat! MAMAMA! "
Seeing her arms covered with Busoshoku Haki, Gohan shifted into a fighting stance, and remained completely still. Then, the moment Big Mom hit him, the boy's body was gone in an instant, before finding yourself in front of Yonko's face.
" What … ? "
Getting punched, Big Mom heard her nose crack, as her face was pushed back.
" Mama? " Napoleon frightened.
" Hum? " Gohan wondered, noticing the hat's presence. '' It speak ? ''
" You little bastard. " Roared Big Mom, managing to keep her balance. " I will tear you down. "
Like a bulldozer, she tried to hit Gohan by smashing her fists against the ground and began to destroy everything around her. Counting on his speed, the saiyan dodged each of her powerful punches and taking advantage of the slightest opening to strike her. Dodging another punch, he immediately moved behind Big Mom, while grabbing hold of her hair. Pulling them forcefully, Gohan flew through the air while taking the huge woman with him.
''AHHHHH! What are you doing ? '' Asked the huge woman, struggling in vain. ''Let go of me immediately! Napoleon! Do something! ''
But before the hat could react, Gohan let go of Big Mom's hair, before creating a wave of ki. Feeling herself falling, Big Mom was hit by his attack, which violently ejected her towards the arena.
Staying in the air, Gohan heard the Yonko's body hit the ground with a crash. Then, the saiyan directed a hand towards her. Concentrating, he created a powerful ki blast.
However, getting up in time, Big Mom surprised the saiyan by performing a backflip, despite her imposing build.
''What? '' Gohan was surprised, seeing her avoid his attack, which only hit the ground. ''How can she be so agile? ''
In response, Big Mom bent her legs, before performing an incredible jump, which made her propel herself towards Gohan. Then, grabbed her hat, which transformed into a huge saber.
" COGNAC ! " Big Mom yelled, while raising her sword above her. '' I'll behead you! ''
Seeing her rush at him, Gohan focused again and allowed his energy to multiply. In an instant, he transformed into a super saiyan. Then, the next second, he was gone again.
Having barely had time to see him disappear,, Big Mom suddenly widened her eyes, and spat some blood, as a punch hit her in the stomach. Then, continuing to punch her repeatedly in her abdomen, Gohan increased his energy even more and managed to eject Big Mom's fat body further, until she hit a pile of rock, which was pulverized under her weight.
" AHHHHH! BIG MOM! " Eyre frightened, seeing the woman lose to Gohan. " But how can a man like him fend off a giant? "
Side by side, Muten Rochi and Tenshinhan saw Prometheus swell his cheeks to spit flames, while Zeus swelled with lightning before transforming it into a powerful lightning. Seeing the two attacks rush on them, Muten Roshi pumped up his muscles while Tenshinhan positioned his hands in front of him.
" KAMEHAMEHA ! "
" KIKOHO ! "
Hitting attacks from Big Mom's minions, the two dispersed them before spreading their attacks towards their enemies.
" AHHHHHHHH! " Shouted Prometheus and Zeus, before receiving the two attacks combined.
Being thrown back, they ended up landing not far from where Big Mom was. Standing up with difficulty, the huge woman suddenly saw the two men in front of her, before Gohan landed in front of them, still in his super saiyan form.
" It's over ! " He asserted, while placing his arms back. " KAMEHAMEHAAAA ! "
The breaking wave left his hands and hit Big Mom right in the stomach. Feeling a sharp pain, Big Mom clenched her teeth as she used her enormous mass to stay upright in place. However, Gohan's attack was so powerful that she eventually felt her feet slide backward, pulling her dangerously close to the edge.
" What? " She wondered.
" FALL. " Roared Gohan.
Continuing to retreat, Big Mom could only take the attack while being unable to attack Gohan from a distance now that Zeus and Prometheus were down. Feeling more pain with every second, the pirate stared at the saiyan angrily, while roaring.
" Who do you take yourself for? I am …. BIG MOOOOOOOOOOOM ! "
Roaring at the top of her lungs, Big Mom screamed so loudly that Gohan felt his eardrums exploding. Then, for some reason, he suddenly stopped attacking, as his arms began to shake.
" What ? " He wondered, as if he was the victim of a sudden fear.
Not far from them, Mine and K'nsi were fighting each other, before Big Mom started screaming. And as soon as they were struck by the strange sound wave they both lost consciousness, under the astonished eyes of the gods of their universes.
" What is that ? " Wanted Beerus.
Stopping then, Big Mom caught her breath, while lowering her gaze. Then, finally, lifting her head, she presented iris-less eyes as she roared.
" I will kill you. "
Then, in an instant, she rushed straight towards Gohan and, before the saiyan could react, she managed to deliver a violent punch to him which ejected the saiyan at the other end of the arena.
" Gohan ! " Muten Roshi cried, preparing to attack Big Mom.
At that moment, a mochi figure appeared right in front of him, before Katakutri's face could be seen.
" That … ? "
Receiving a powerful kick, the old man's body fluttered through the air, followed by Katakuri, who transformed his arms into mochi, before hardening them with his Busoshoku Haki.
Opening his eyes in time, Muten Roshi positioned his elbow in time to block his first punch. Seeing his momentum stop, Katakuri asserted.
" Not bad for an elderly person. "
" Tsss. " Said Muten Roshi, stepping back. " Before, I would never have let you hit me! To believe that I am getting really old. "
" Muten Roshi. " Tenshinhan cried, pretending to go and help him.
However, suddenly jumping, he managed in time to dodge a double attack of flame and lightning.
" Hey ! We're going to make you regret humiliating us. " Roared Prometheus, having regained his enormous size.
" We will carbonize you to the bone. " Zeus asserted.
Seeing the two strange beings facing him, Tenshinhan put his hands in prayer, before concentrating. Then, suddenly, he separated into four copies..
" That … ? "
" I will defeat you. " The four Tenshinhans assured, running towards them.
Finding themself cut in half, rocks collapsed as Gohan twirled around to dodge Big Mom's sword.
" Where do you think you are running away? Are you afraid of the pirate queen? "
Suddenly, taking another step back, Gohan felt his back bump against a cliff. Seeing him trapped, Big Mom raised her sword again, before slamming it down at him.
" It is the end. "
However, a new surge of power enabled Gohan to reach Super Saiyan 2. Locking Big Mom's sword in his hands, he struggled against the colossal strength of the enormous woman.
Both gritting their teeth, they both made auras appear around their bodies as cracks formed under their feet. Seeing them fight in perfect equality, Big Mom suddenly let go of her sword. Then, before Gohan could react, she ran towards him, before smashing him against the cliff, with her huge body.
Feeling so crushed, Gohan had the impression that his skeleton was shattered into pieces. However, managing to grit his teeth, he finally screamed before shining his arms. Immediately, an energetic wave was created and threw Big Mom back.
Seeing her fall heavily on her back, Gohan dropped to his knees, while coughing. Drops of blood then left his mouth. Big Mom had damaged her body enough to cause internal bleeding.
However, the worst happened when he saw Big Mom get up and move towards him again. The huge woman had been hit several times by Gohan However, apart from a bleeding nose, the Yonko had no visible injuries. It was as if she was impervious to the blows.
''MAMAMAMA! COGNAC! ''
Letting himself fly towards her, her saber lengthened again, doubling the size of his blade. Then letting out a huge scream, Big Mom made a quick movement with her arms.
Widening his eyes, the saiyan flattened himself against the ground and felt the enormous weapon pass above him. Around the two fighters, all the rocks that were there were touched by Cognac and were cut in two, as if they were only peas.
''Damn insect! '' Big Mom roared, raising her sword above her. ''Stop moving. ''
However, seeing her swing her weapon towards her, Gohan got up and decided to attack first. He crossed his hands above his head, before focusing his energy to create a wave of ki.
"MASENKO!"
The attack would certainly have hit Big Mom, before she could react. Instead, a person stepped in front of her, while letting darkness engulf the attack.
" ZEHAHAHA! " Giggled Teach. " Your light looks powerful to me, my little guy! Too bad for you, my darkness can absorb any type of light. "
" That … ? " Gohan wondered.
" Hey, Teach! " Roared Big Mom. " Who asked you to intervene? "
" My comfortable rock has just been destroyed because of your fight. " Teach informed him. " It's you who got me involved in your fight. "
" I don't need you ! Get out, otherwise I'll kill you. "
" Zehahaha! Are these threats? Do you want me to engulf you in darkness, Linlin? "
Hearing them quarrel, Gohan returned to fighting stance, while quietly increasing his energy. He had to think and act quickly to defeat his opponents without getting too tired. Starting to jump backwards several times, he tried to find refuge not far from a still intact stone tower.
However, hearing heavy footsteps, behind the cliff, the saiyan pulled away the second the huge heap of stones shattered to pieces, as a gigantic figure attempted to crush the young man with his club.
Aiming badly at Gohan, Kaido hit the ground, before staggering in place. Gasping, he showed his flushed cheeks as he smelled of alcohol. The yonko showed that he was inebriated. He had drunk a lot of sake before the tournament started.
Seeing him thus, Eyre cried out.
" Why did we let this idiot drink so much alcohol ? "
" That was the only way we had to calm him down before the tournament started. " Campari retorted. " He's in a very bad mood if he doesn't drink when he wants to. "
Continuing to stagger, Kaido ends up raising his club again before hitting a rock. Seeing it rushing at him, Gohan jumped in time to avoid the boulder, while the latter charged at Big Mom and Teach. Just clenching her fist, Big Mom punched it and crushed it to dust.
" Kaido… What are you doing, jerk? "
" What ? Who are you calling a jerk, Linlin? "
Seeing the two giants thus advancing towards each other, while being in the middle, Teach finally crossed his arms before asking.
'' Far be it from me to join in your arguments but ... could we just focus on the man in front of us? "
" What ? " The duo wondered, seeing Gohan standing on a rock with his arms raised in the air.
" MASENKO ! "
This time the attack hit Kaido's head and threw him far back. Feeling his body fall to the ground, before rubbing the ground for several meters, Kaido ended up crashing, head first, against the central post.
Seeing this, as well as the yonko remaining on the ground, the eyes of the other two pirates remained wide open. Then, finally, turning to Gohan, they cried out.
" FOOL ! "
" Huh ? "
" Kaido is drunk! If he gets angry, he will get out of hand. "
At that moment, a huge cry was heard. Astonished, Gohan felt a surge of energy. Then something happened, a gigantic figure could be seen leaving the field to fly in the sky. No longer looking like anything human, Kaido had now grown into a huge dragon, hovering over the rest of the fighters.
" A dragon ? " Cobra wondered.
" It is much more powerful than Acnologia. " Jellal asserted.
" INCREDIBLE. " Cried Tatsumi.
" It looks like Shenron but in blue. " Krillin remarked
Opening one eye, Jiren watched Kaido fly through the sky.
Eyes wide, Gohan caught sight of Kaido coming towards him before hovering over Big Mom and Teach. Then, in an instant, he opened his mouth before creating a powerful laser beam.
" Oh no. " Gohan cried, before disappearing in a huge explosion.
Still fighting against Ichiryu, Goku felt Gohan's energy increasing. Looking to the side, he saw Gohan run out of the explosion, only to be attacked by Big Mom and Teach. Looking like a bulldozer, Big Mom went back to destroying the ground, while targeting Gohan. Forced to retreat, the saiyan took advantage of each dodge to counter-attack. However, as the huge woman took her punches without flinching, Teach stepped in front of her to block Gohan's waves of ki using her darkness.
The duo didn't really work as a team. However, the two of them managed to push Gohan back. And the worst thing for the saiyan was to see Kaido's huge body approaching him. Still, still drunk, the yonko suddenly chuckled before asserting.
" You are not bad, kid! Come on, I'll be nice! I'll spare you and your team if you join my crew. "
" Crew ? "
" With you among my generals I could increase my chances of becoming the pirate king. "
" I'm not interested in being a pirate. " Gohan retorted. " And even less to obey you. "
Groaning at once, Kaido lost his smile, and eventually made flames appear in his mouth.
" In this case, ... disappear. "
Dodging the flames he launched, Gohan unfortunately saw too late Big Mom moving behind him. And her huge fist violently hit his spine. Punching him, she made him cry out in pain.
Falling to the ground, Gohan then heard Teach's laughter as the man stood right in front of him with a raised fist. Trying to get up and run back, Gohan unfortunately felt Teach's fist hit him in the abdomen, creating a seismic wave that shook his whole body. Spitting blood, feeling his skeleton shattered, Gohan collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.
" ZEHAHAHA! So this is the power of universe 7? There is no problem ! We will destroy them all and we will be able to emerge victorious from this tournament. "
Immediately, Kaido puffed out his cheeks again, to attack Gohan.
" NOOOOOOO! " Beerus frightened, starting to strangle Krillin, in panic. " Someone help him ! QUICK ! "
" GOHAN ! " Cried Goku, running at once to him.
" Hey ! " Cried Ichiryu. " Our fight is not over ! "
However, using instant teleportation, Goku vanished from sight.
" That … ? "
Suddenly appearing in front of Kaido's muzzle, Goku surprised the dragon.
" What ? "
In an instant, Goku's fist hit him. Feeling the bones in his skull crack, Kaido could only moan in pain, feeling himself fall to the ground. Being below him, Big Mom and Teach could only scream in fear as they saw him collapse on them, with a crashing noise.
" Gohan ! " Goku yelled, crouching down next to his son on the ground. " Are you okay ? "
" Finally, I really regret not having trained more seriously in recent years. " Confessed the saiyan, getting up.
" Motherfucker ! "
Standing up, the trio of yonkos faced the father and son. Angry at the appearance of Goku, each of them ends up focusing their energy, while asserting themselves.
" If we beat you, Goku, universe 7 will never be able to win. "
Immediately, Big Mom started screaming.
''PROMETHEUS! ZEUS! ''
Being still fighting against Tenshinhan, Linlin's two subordinates didn't hesitate to leave their fight to rush towards her.
''We are coming. ''
''Hey! Where are you going ? "Tenshinhan wanted to know.
However, hearing clashing noises, he saw Muten Roshi backing away while Katakuri had a clear advantage against him.
''Damn it! '' Tenshinhan growled, deciding to go help him.
With only seconds to hear, Big Mom saw Prometheus and Zeus coming up.
''Mama! The fun stuff is about to begin. '' She affirmed, raising her arms in the air.
Standing still, Goku and Gohan saw the cloud and sun surround his fists. In an instant, Big Mom's left arm was covered in lightning, while flames covered the second.
''How does she do that? '' Gohan wanted to know.
''SUGOI! '' Goku shouted, impressed.
Then, Kaido created a laser beam Teach launched a huge dark sphere, and Big Mom used Zeus and Prometheus around her hands to create two attacks of fire and lightning. Eventually, merging, the three attacks created a multicolored energy beam that raced towards their targets.
" YONKOS COMBO ! "
Standing still, Goku finally looked at his son, who nodded. Finally, the two warriors got into position and placed their hands back.
" KA… " Goku started, transforming into a super saiyan blue.
" ME… " Gohan continued, in Super Saiyan 2.
" HA… "
" ME … "
" HAAAAAAAAA ! "
In an instant, the father / son duo created a double surging wave that hit the merged yonkos attack. In an instant, the entire field was shaken by gusts of wind that even hit the stands.
" Goku! Gohan! " Cried Krillin.
" In… Incredible. " Eyre asserted, falling on his butt. " This power exceeds all my expectations. "
So, all the fighters on the ground turned towards the five warriors who fought to win their universe.
Standing on top of a rock, Midoriya clung to a hold as best he could, as he felt himself hit by the shock waves produced by the explosion. Yet despite the danger of being so close, Deku admired the power of these men. Before learning about this tournament and the other universes, the boy had always believed that no one could ever have matched the power of All-Might. And yet, each of the five warriors in front of him had to be more powerful than his mentor. On the one hand, it scared the boy. But, strangely, he also wanted to fight against them. He wanted to show that his universe also deserved to compete to avoid erasure.
Thus, managing to stand up, he clenched his fist, while flexing his legs to jump.
" ONE FOR ALL! "
" You are too weak. "
Startled, Midoriya was shocked to see a figure next to him, standing like an I with his arms crossed. Just watching the fight, with no intention of intervening, Jiren finally affirmed.
" If you really are a fighter, you would know that you are too weak to face them! And for your team, you should also know that your elimination could lead to the loss of your universe. "
Taking a step back, Midoriya took a fighting stance. Yet, staring at Jiren, he felt the same aura Leone had felt earlier. Having focused his energy, Jiren had intensified his aura to push the shock waves away from them. Not feeling the slightest gust of wind touch his face, Midoriya then understood the power of Jiren.
Without even having to attack, he showed how much he surpassed Goku and the others.
For their part, the yonkos redoubled their efforts and ended up repelling the attack of the two saiyans.
" What? "
" We have you. " Assured Big Mom. " MAMAMA. "
" ZEHAHAHA! Sayonara, Son Goku. "
'' WORORORORO ! ''
Seeing their double KAMAHAMEHA being repelled, Goku strangely began to smile.
" Not bad ! Now I understand that it's not just universes 6 and 11 that are dangerous! So I'll show you a part of my real mighty! KAIOKAI 2x ! "
Immediately, a red aura enveloped Goku's body, and in an instant, his power doubled. The intensity of his attack increased in turn and managed to repel the assault of the yonkos. Surprised, they saw the Kamehame rush on them, before being engulfed in the powerful breaking wave.
" AHHHHHHHHH ! "
Being pushed back, the trio crossed the whole field under the surprised eyes of the other competitors, before finally finding themselves above the void.
" MAMA ! " Katakuri frightened, ceasing his fight against Muten Roshi and Tenshinhan to come to her aid.
" NOOOOOOOOOOO ! " Yelled Eyre, seeing them fall.
" SPIDER THREADS ! "
Suddenly, all the people in the stands, as well as the zenos, saw the trio of yonkos hanging in the void. Upside down, each of them had their feet wrapped in numerous threads, preventing them from falling further.
" That … ? "
" What is that ? "
" Why don't they fall ? "
" HAHAHAHA ! "
Sitting on the edge of the field, unafraid of being attacked, Doflamingo was watching the trio, while asking.
" Are you okay ? Or should I ask Shanks to pull you up as well? HAHAHAHA! "
A growl was heard. Then, using his power, Kaido flew into the sky. Its flight was so powerful that the threads around his legs were destroyed before Doflamingo knew it.
Then, in midair, Kaido regained his original form and dropping forcefully onto the ground. Feeling the ground shake, Sea King, Wave, Momo, Kirishima and Shoto saw the giant right in front of them.
Gritting his teeth, Kaido suddenly cracked the muscles in his neck.
" Hey, what do you want ? " Kirishima questioned, despite taking a step back.
'' Do you want to fight, asshole? " Sea King asked him.
Opening his eyes, Kaido finally lifted his face to the sky, before screaming at the top of his lungs.
" SOOOOOOONNNNN GGGGGOOOOOOOOKKKKKUUUUU ! "
In an instant, his cry alone caused the five fighters in front of him to faint, falling to the ground. The rocks were shattered as the ground was again shaken by gusts of wind.
Then swelling all of his muscles, he broke the iron bracelets he had around his wrists. Then, grabbing hold of the club, he threw it against the ground, to pulverize the latter creating large cracks.
Staring at him, Eyre began to swallow his saliva, as he noticed that Kaido was no longer drunk. He was furious, ready to destroy everything. Now the most powerful member of Universe 3 was going to fight seriously, which scared the kaio-shin.
"Uh, Mosco-san… will Kaido manage to stop himself from killing the other warriors? "
For any answer, the god beside him, flashed his lights, and Campari translated.
" Mosco-sama says it will depend of Kaido-san's level of anger. "
For their part, seeing the other two yonkos back on the ground, Goku regained his normal appearance, while affirming.
" This Kaido shows his true power! Perfect, this tournament will get even more interesting. "
For his part, Gohan was breathing with difficulty. Compared to his father, this fight had exhausted him. Now he understood that he was perhaps weaker than most of the competition in the arena.
'' Are you okay, Gohan? "
" Y… Yes. "
" Son Goku ! "
Turning his gaze, the saiyan then saw Ichiryu, sitting on a rock, watching the duo. Having witnessed the fight, the old man had patiently waited his turn and stared at the man with a smile.
" You're still here ? " Goku wondered.
" Of course ! When I start a fight, I end it! Unless your fight has exhausted you. "
Smiling in turn, Goku transformed into a super saiyan, before warning himself.
" Dad ? "
" Don't worry, Gohan. " Goku assured, before rushing towards Ichiryu. " I will eliminate it. "
" It's my reply. " Cried Iciryu.
Seeing the two fighters start to fight, Jiren finally shruged, before pretending to walk away. Seeing him do it, Deku only stared at him. Nevertheless, eventually mustering his courage, he took a step towards the man to attack him.
However, he froze when he saw Jiren disappear, only to find himself behind the boy.
" What are you trying to do ? "
Deku remained silent. He was helpless and Jiren had made it clear to him in a second.
Finally, the warrior of Universe 11 walked away, asserting.
" You are lucky ! I don't attack the weak. "
1 = Universe 3 ( 10 ) : Luffy, Law Katakuri, Kaido, Big Mom, Teach, Akainu, Shanks, Kizaru, Doflamingo
1= Universe 4 ( 10 ) : Saitama(2), Boros, Tatsumaki, Bang, Genos, Atomic Samurai, Sonic, Garou(1), Sea King, Blast
1 = Universe 10 (10 ) : Natsu, Erza, Gray, Gajeel, Laxus, Gildarts(1), Jellal, Cobra, Wendy, Jura
2 = Universe 2 (9) : Toriko, Sunny, Coco, Zebra, Acacia, Joa, Midora, Starfun, Ichiryu
Eliminated : Jhiro
2 = Universe 7 (9) : Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, C-17(1), C-18, Muten Rochi, Tien, Frieza
Eliminated : Krillin
2 = Universe 9 (9) : Tatsumi, Wave, Esdeath, Budo, Kurome, Seryu, Mine, Najenda, Bols
Eliminated : Leone
2 = Universe 11 (9) : Jiren, Top, Dyspo, Cocotte, Kahseral, Tupper, Zoire, K'nsi, Kettle
Eliminated : Vewon
2 = Universe 12 (9) : Midoriya, Shoto, Bakugo, Tokoyami, Momo, lida, Kirishima, Ibara, Shinso
Eliminated : Kendo
3 = Universe 6 (8) : Hit, Cabba(1), Caulifla, Kale, Magetta, Pirina, Saonel, Frost(1)
Eliminated : Botama, Dr Rota