"So! Top's going up against Goku! Do you think he stands a chance?" Dyspo questioned from next to Jiren. The Purple warrior took the place of Top once he stood for his match. Now the two Pride Troopers wait in anticipation for their friend's battle to conclude.

"I'm sure he'll give Goku a run for his money." The gray man chuckled, leaning back against the wall behind him.

"Has the Saiyan mastered Ultra Instinct?" Dyspo asked curiously.

Jiren gave a quick nod. "The last time I sparred with him, he was able to tap into it. Although it still seems like a last resort technique." The gray warrior smiled. "Honestly, anything's possible in this Tournament with how the rules are set up. Considering how small that stage is, it could be difficult to gain any actual ground."

Dyspo nodded. "I never thought of it that way… Hey, maybe I'll actually have a chance in my match now." The long eared being chuckled.

Jiren also snickered at his friend's comment. "We'll see about that… I guess anything's possible." The warrior heard his fellow teammate laugh next to him. Ever since the last Tournament of Power, all Pride Troopers have been training almost non-stop.

Dyspo, being one of the weaker members of the group, felt as though he has something to prove. Although he was powerful in his own right, the purple warrior couldn't hold a candle to his friend, Jiren.

As the long eared man glanced around the waiting area, he noticed the pale warrior in the corner looking in their direction. Dyspo had the displeasure of meeting him on an occasion or two. There weren't many reasons for the Pride Troopers to be visiting other Universes. However, when Justice calls, they're the first ones to answer!

In this particular instance, Dyspo, Top, and Jiren were asked to aid in the finding of a tyrant. This man was trafficking planets and selling them to the highest bidder. The people of these worlds were treated as slaves for the cause. If it wouldn't of been Belmod who asked the favor, the trio would've quickly said no. Although it was something that didn't sit well with any of the members of the Pride Troopers, they knew the people of Universe Twelve needed their help!

That was the first day that Jiren, Top, and Dyspo learned about the mighty warrior Sinthe. .

"I think that weird dude is looking at you again, Jiren." Dyspo mentioned without turning his head. The purple warrior didn't want to alert anyone else to this.

"He hasn't taken his eyes off of me since Goku's fight started." The gray man sighed.

"Jiren." Sinthe's voice was deep, it nearly vibrated across the waiting area. He noticed the gray warrior look in his direction. He gestured for the warrior to sit beside him. Sinthe had many questions about the fighters from the other Universe. He needed to know more about each of them.

Gine told Sinthe of this Saiyan warrior from the Tournament of Power who was able to achieve what the Gods call 'Autonomous Ultra Instinct'. Ever since that day, his

After observing Jiren speaking to the orange clad fighter, he thought it would be his best way to get the information he desired.

The gray warrior felt Sinthe's eyes on him before he heard his voice. Jiren sighed, knowing he more than likely wanted to talk about Goku. Standing from his seat next to Top, the warrior made his way over to the pale man in the corner. Jiren sat down close to Sinthe, glancing at him. "Do you need something?"

"Why are you so short with me?" The edges of Sinthe's lips turned up into a smirk. "I only want to ask a few questions."

Although his aura wasn't menacing in any way, Jiren knows how the man can be; willing to cause chaos on a whim, for his own pleasure. Taking a deep breath, the gray warrior leaned back against the cold concrete wall. "Okay, shoot."

"I noticed you speaking to the man in orange-"

"His name is Goku." Jiren answered curtly.

Sinthe's grin only widened. "Okay… I saw you talking to 'Goku' earlier… I just assumed the two of you knew each other."

The gray warrior shrugged. "I don't know him well. I only met him during the last Tournament of Power."

"Did he approach the Omni King's back then as well?" The pale man's brow raised as he turned to look at Jiren. He leaned forward so that his elbows and forearms rested on his thighs.

"I'm not sure." The gray warrior answered honestly. "When we first arrived, the Omni Kings were already seated in their area. They were excited for the whole thing to start. Once we were eliminated from the Tournament, our Universe was obliterated. I'm not sure how much time passes, and I reappear back on my home planet. Almost like the entire thing had been a dream."

Sinthe's eyes widened. "That must've been an experience."

Jiren chuckled as his arms crossed over his chest. "It definitely was. However, before we passed on, Goku said something that stuck with me. 'I hope to see you again someday..'"

"So…. He wished for all of the Universes to be brought back?"

"He fell out of bounds and was in the bleachers with me. Whomever was still on the platform won the Super Dragon Balls. I believe it was an Android of some kind. He must've been the one to wish everyone back. Although, i specifically remember the Android mentioning wanting a vacation for his family with said wish. It could be Goku had an influence on him."

"Do you think he could take you in a one on one fight?"

Jiren thought about the question for a moment. "The thing about Goku is that he may look simple, and even naive at times. But, he's just as unpredictable, filled with a resiviore of power that comes from the trust of his friends and family. I've never seen anything like it."

"Hmm." The pale warrior had a distant look in his eyes, as though he were lost in thought.

"My Lord, you've returned." Abi and Sinthe bowed in front of the Destroyer from the Twelfth Universe. Gine was coming back from the first Tournament of Power. He and Martinu had the pleasure of getting to watch the fight, without having to participate.

Instead of answering, Giin walked down the hallway and passed the duo. Sinthe raised a brow, wondering what that was about.

"Sorry about that, dear." Martinu smiled as she walked up to them. "Did you get all of the chores finished while we were gone?"

Abi nodded with a grin. "Of course!"

"Wonderful. Maybe that'll keep him in a decent mood." The Attendant sighed heavily.

"Did something happen at the Tournament of Power?" Sinthe questioned. "Did someone other than Universe Eleven win?"

The Attendant was silent for a moment, unsure of what to exactly say. "The winner of the Tournament was actually Universe Seven."

"What?" Abi looked towards the Deity with wide eyes.

"Really?" The pale man raised a brow. He was skeptical that any Universe with a low mortal level could defeat the mighty Pride Troopers. Seeing them in action on an occasion or two, Sinthe knew they were a force to be reckoned with. It was unfathomable to the warrior that Jiren could be defeated.

"It's true." Martinu smiled. "Jiren was taken out of the ring by two warriors, after he was given a good beating by a man in orange." The Attendant became lost in thought, unable to get the image of Goku's transformation out of her mind. "He was able to use Autonomous Ultra Instinct, something I've never seen any mortal grasp before."

"From the sounds of it, the Tournament was the first time he's ever tapped into that power. According to Lord Beerus and Whis, they thought the Saiyan was years away from learning the technique." Martinu mentioned.

Sinthe looked at the Attendant with a shocked expression. Did that mean this man was stronger than him? No mortal has ever achieved Ultra Instinct. It's a technique thought to only be achieved by the Deities. This mortal named Goku was able to do it in the span of forty-eight minutes?

"I don't think you have anything to worry about, sweetheart. You're the strongest in the Cosmos!" Abi placed a hand on her partner's shoulder, attempting to soothe him.

"SINTHE! MARTINU! GET IN HERE! WE'RE GOING TO TRAIN!" Giin called from the other room.

"Oh dear… Here we go." The Attendant sighed, gesturing for the pale man to follow her.

"Why do you want to know so much about him?" Jiren questioned, pulling the man next to him out of his daydream.

"Martinu's spoken about the Omni Kings on several occasions. They made the Deities seem like these all powerful beings that should be feared. Someone no mortal should even be near. On the other hand, I witnessed three mortals appear with the Deities today. This tells me that they must know each other quite well."

"I'm not sure exactly what Goku's relationship is with the Omni Kings." The gray warrior shrugged.

"Come on.." Sinthe looked towards Jiren. "You gotta know something."

Shaking his head, the man sighed. "If that's all, I'll be going."

"Always giving people the cold shoulder." The pale warrior shook his head. "At least tell me what his power is like? I heard he used Ultra Instinct during his fight with you."

"That was the only thing that gave him a chance." The gray man chuckled to himself. "Beforehand, his power didn't hold a candle to mine. After he obtained that power, he was nearly unstoppable."

"Nearly?"

"Something happened right before he was about to deliver the final blow." Jiren's brow furrowed. "I'm not sure. It was like something inside of him snapped, and his transformation disappeared. His other two teammates had to pick up the slack until he could gain the strength to stand again. If that wouldn't of happened, he would've finished me with that blow."

"Hmm." Sinthe contemplated. "Who are the people on his team?"

'The man that was eliminated was named Vegeta. The other one in orange is his oldest son, Gohan, I believe."

"And the woman?"

"That is Goku's recent partner." Jiren glanced to his right, looking at Sinthe. "She's the biological mother to his youngest son."

"Hmm.." The pale man nodded. It was possible that this 'Goku' wasn't the man he was looking for. Neither warrior spoke for some time, each lost in their own thoughts.

Jiren was the one to break the few moments of silence. "Since I've been so generous with this information, I have a question of my own."

"I guess it's only fair." Sinthe shrugged his shoulders. "What do you need to know?"

"That Prophecy you mentioned before…" Jiren paused, choosing his words carefully. "What is its significance to you? I don't know you well, but you don't take me for the type to get along with children, especially four of them."

It was quiet between the two of them for a moment. "My partner really wants a child. However, the two of us are unable to bear our own."

Jiren's brow raised in suspicion. "And?"

"Well… If those are supposed to be the strongest children in the Cosmos. I want her to have the best."

The gray warrior couldn't believe what the man was insinuating. "You would just take the children from their parents?"

"Not all of them. What am I, a monster?" Sinthe chuckles. "I would simply take one."

"And you expect them to be okay with that?" Jiren's eyes were wide.

"Of course." The pale warrior shrugged. "Who wouldn't want their child to be with the strongest couple in the Cosmos? It's no different than sending your Flesh and blood to the best boarding school. Parents want what's best for their kids, right"

The gray warrior felt the blood in his veins turn to ice the moment he realized the man's plan. Jiren could never imagine taking someone's partner, let alone their child! The thought alone was asinine. It chilled the gray warrior to the bone that Sinthe thought it would be no big deal. How did he see human life? Did he value it? Or was it something to play with?

"Know anything about the two I'm about to face?" The pale man crossed his arms over his chest.

Jiren shrugged. "I've never battled against Goku's son. The other warrior may give you a run for your money, if he's done any training over the last couple of years."

Suddenly, the crowd outside erupted in cheers and screams. Both warriors stood to get a better view of the stage. Jiren smirked, seeing the orange-clad warrior still on the arena floor. Top could be seen in the crowd with Belmod and Marcarita.

"Looks like I may get my chance to fight him after all." Sinthe chuckled in amusement.

"You'll have to get through me first." Jiren had a smirk on his face, but his tone was serious.