[Reborn as Son Goten] Chapter 246 - 250

Chapter 246 - Goten vs. Yamoshi

Yamoshi stumbled backward, momentarily reeling from Goku’s relentless barrage of attacks. His breathing was labored, yet his eyes burned with a fierce determination. Clenching his fists, he regained his footing and steadied himself. In a flash, Goku was in front of him again, his movements almost impossible to follow. The sheer speed of his punches overwhelmed Yamoshi, striking his face and torso in rapid succession.

For a moment, Yamoshi felt himself faltering. His muscles ached under the pressure of Goku’s strikes, but the pain only fueled his resolve. With a roar, he swung a powerful right hook aimed at Goku’s side. Goku, anticipating the attack, sidestepped gracefully and delivered a counter-kick to Yamoshi’s ribs, sending him hurtling through the air.

"Ha!!!" Yamoshi’s voice echoed across the battlefield as he twisted in mid-air, slamming his feet into the ground to halt his momentum. Dust and debris scattered in all directions as he planted himself firmly, his aura exploding outward in defiance. The emerald green light surrounding him intensified, distorting the air and warping the ground beneath him.

Cracks spiderwebbed through the earth as tremors rippled outward. The sky above began to fracture, streaks of energy tearing through the fabric of reality itself. Trunks, observing from a safe distance, paled at the sight.

"Oh no! Yamoshi’s power is too strong!" Trunks exclaimed, his voice trembling. "He’s ripping apart the surrounding space!"

"What do we do, Trunks?" Krillin asked, his tone edged with panic.

"I… I don’t know!" Trunks admitted, his fists clenching helplessly.

Before the situation could spiral further out of control, Goku sprang into action. His hands came together, his energy surging as he channeled his Ki into a focused attack. "Kamehameha!" he shouted, releasing a brilliant wave of blue energy that soared toward the cracks in space. The beam collided with the dimensional rift, sealing it with a deafening boom. The sky shimmered as the fractures mended, returning to normal.

Relief washed over the observers as the danger subsided, but their reprieve was short-lived. Yamoshi’s energy continued to grow, his golden hair glowing brighter as his aura blazed like an inferno. The ground beneath him trembled, unable to withstand the sheer force of his power.

"Is this your full strength?" Goku asked, his tone cautious but steady.

"No," Yamoshi replied, his voice laced with confidence. "But it is more than enough to defeat you. Goku, I commend your determination, but this is where your fight ends."

"We’ll see about that," Goku said with a grin, his own energy surging in response. In an instant, their bodies became streaks of silver and green light, colliding with a thunderous impact. The shockwaves from their clash rippled outward, stirring up massive clouds of dust and debris.

The battlefield became a blur of motion as the two fighters exchanged blows at a speed that defied comprehension. Each strike sent tremors through the ground, leaving craters in their wake. The air crackled with energy as their auras collided, blue and green sparks scattering like fireworks.

From her throne in the Palace of Universe Zero, the Great Goddess watched the battle unfold through her scepter. Her face was expressionless, though her grip on her staff tightened slightly. The battle was not going according to her plan. She had intended for Yamoshi to fight Goten directly, weakening him so that Tarble could deliver the finishing blow. But the Saiyans’ natural love for combat had derailed her scheme.

Meanwhile, in the Dragon God Realm, Salama, the creator of the Super Dragon Balls, observed the clash through his own mean. His long black hair shimmered in the faint glow of his realm, and his sharp eyes were fixed on the unfolding battle. "Grand Priest," he murmured, "your disciple is formidable, but I wonder… can he truly overcome the power of Yamoshi?"

Back on Earth, the battle raged on. Goku’s energy reserves were beginning to dwindle after the prolonged fight, and Yamoshi seized the opportunity. With a ferocious punch, he struck Goku’s abdomen, sending him crashing into a nearby mountain. The impact was cataclysmic, shaking the ground and sending a plume of dust and debris high into the air.

"Father!" Goten’s voice rang out, filled with concern.

"Goku!" Krillin and the others shouted, their worry evident as they shielded their eyes from the debris.

When the dust settled, Goku’s limp body was revealed, pinned against the mountain in a "T" shape. His aura had disappeared, and his form had reverted to normal. Yamoshi turned his gaze to Goten, his expression unyielding.

"Your father gave me a good fight," Yamoshi said. "But now it’s your turn."

Goten stepped forward without hesitation, his eyes blazing with determination. He flew to the battlefield, landing a few feet from Yamoshi. Meanwhile, Gohan rushed to Goku’s side, feeding him a Senzu Bean. Almost immediately, Goku’s injuries healed, and his strength returned.

"Aren’t you going to transform into a Super Saiyan?" Yamoshi asked, studying Goten intently.

"Of course," Goten replied. Clenching his fists, he summoned his energy, a golden aura erupting around him. The ground trembled beneath him as his power surged.

"Ahhh!!!" With a mighty roar, Goten transformed. His hair grew long and golden, flowing like a mane. His pupils glowed with radiant gold, and his entire form radiated an overwhelming Ki. This was Super Saiyan Six.

"What is this form?" Yamoshi asked, his eyes narrowing.

"This is Super Saiyan Six," Goten replied with a smirk.

"Super Saiyan Six?" Yamoshi repeated, his intrigue evident. "Impressive. Let’s see if it’s as strong as my Super Saiyan 2!"

Without warning, Yamoshi launched himself forward, his fists moving faster than light. Goten dodged with precision, countering each strike with one of his own. The two warriors moved so quickly that they seemed to vanish, reappearing only to clash in a storm of punches and kicks.

The ground quaked under the force of their battle, massive craters forming wherever they landed. Energy blasts erupted in the air as they traded attacks, their auras colliding in a dazzling display of power.

Goten delivered a powerful kick to Yamoshi’s abdomen, sending him hurtling backward. Yamoshi stopped mid-air, his emerald aura flaring brightly. Wasting no time, Goten clasped his hands together and unleashed a volley of golden energy blasts. Yamoshi deflected them with ease, swatting the attacks aside as they detonated across the battlefield.

The explosions lit up the sky, their force sending shockwaves rippling across the horizon. Goten stopped his assault, drawing his hands back as he gathered energy. "Kamehameha!" he shouted, releasing a massive blue beam of energy that streaked toward Yamoshi.

Yamoshi responded in kind, forming a glowing green orb of energy in his hands and launching it forward. The two attacks collided with a deafening explosion, the resulting shockwave shaking the entire battlefield.

"Ahhh!!!" Goten roared, pouring more power into his Kamehameha. The beam pushed forward, inching closer to Yamoshi as their clash reached its peak.

Chapter 247 - Transmission Super Three

Yamoshi growled as he pushed forward with all his might, his hands emitting a powerful green Ki to counter Goten’s Kamehameha. The two immense energy waves collided in the air, their sheer force shaking the earth below. Sparks of blue and green energy crackled violently, forming a brilliant light show in the sky as the two Saiyans struggled for dominance.

The clash created a stalemate, the energies pressing against each other with equal ferocity. For a moment, it seemed neither would give in. But Goten, summoning a surge of strength, roared loudly and poured more power into his Kamehameha. The wave pushed forward, overwhelming Yamoshi’s energy.

Boom!

With a thunderous explosion, the Kamehameha detonated in the sky, creating a massive blue storm that spread in all directions. The shockwave raised clouds of dust and debris, obscuring the battlefield. Krillin and the others shielded their eyes from the blinding light and powerful winds.

As the thick smoke dissipated, Yamoshi became visible again, floating in the air. His chest heaved as he gasped for breath, his once-pristine appearance now battered and disheveled. Despite his obvious exhaustion, a wide grin spread across his face.

"Interesting," Yamoshi said, his voice tinged with excitement. "Truly interesting. I never thought I’d meet a Saiyan as strong as me in this world."

His words startled Krillin, who stared at him in disbelief. "He’s laughing?!"

"Yes," Gohan replied, his tone somber. "It’s because Goten is incredibly strong. Yamoshi has probably never faced a challenge like this before."

Goku, standing nearby, nodded. "Exactly. Yamoshi was likely the strongest in his time, and being unmatched for so long must have been lonely. He’s been searching for someone who can fight on his level. Goten might be that opponent."

Krillin’s eyes widened. "But he hasn’t even shown his true strength yet?"

"No," Goku said simply, his gaze fixed on the two combatants.

Yamoshi leaned forward slightly, his grin fading as his focus sharpened. Clenching his fists tightly, he let out a powerful roar. "Ahhh!!!"

An overwhelming surge of Ki erupted from Yamoshi’s body, its sheer force causing natural disasters across the planet. Earthquakes shook the ground, tsunamis rose along distant shores, and volcanoes erupted in violent bursts of molten lava. The sky around Yamoshi darkened, creating an ominous atmosphere that filled even the bravest hearts with dread.

"Is this guy… a monster?" Krillin whispered, his entire body trembling from the weight of Yamoshi’s energy.

Goku shook his head. "No, Krillin. If Yamoshi is a monster, then what does that make Goten? Don’t forget, Goten is still holding back."

Krillin swallowed hard. "I guess you’re right. I just… I’m worried about Goten."

"Don’t be," Goku said reassuringly. "Goten is much stronger than we think. He’ll be fine."

Yamoshi’s transformation reached its peak. The hair on his head grew down to his waist, his eyebrows disappeared, and his brow bones became more pronounced, creating an almost primal look. His pupils turned an intense green, and his aura solidified into a luminous emerald flame.

"This is… Super Saiyan 3," Krillin muttered in awe, his voice barely above a whisper.

Goku nodded. "Yes, but it’s unlike any Super Saiyan 3 we’ve seen before. Yamoshi’s power is on an entirely different level."

With a deafening bang, Yamoshi unleashed his energy, sending shockwaves rippling across the landscape. The ground beneath him cracked and shattered, unable to withstand the intensity of his power.

Not one to be outdone, Goten stepped forward. Clenching his fists, he roared with all his might, his own energy surging upward in response. His golden aura flared brighter and brighter, and his body began to change.

With a flash of light, the hair on Goten’s body disappeared, replaced by long, flowing white hair that extended to his waist. The upper half of his hair turned white, while the lower half transitioned into a soft pink hue. His pupils glowed pink, and two red slanted markings appeared on his forehead. Lightning crackled around him as his golden aura surged with streaks of electricity.

This was Super Saiyan Seven.

Yamoshi’s eyes widened slightly at the sight of Goten’s transformation. Then, to everyone’s surprise, he laughed.

"Goten," Yamoshi said, his voice filled with admiration, "is this your strongest transformation?"

"Yes," Goten replied simply, though he knew it wasn’t the entire truth. He still had the ability to ascend to Super Saiyan Eight, but he held back, knowing that the Great Goddess and others might be watching. It was better to keep his full strength hidden for now.

Yamoshi nodded, his smile widening. Without another word, he lunged at Goten, his movements faster than the eye could follow.

In the King of the Gods Realm, the Old Kai watched the battle with growing concern. "This is bad," he muttered, his voice trembling. "Both of them are fighting with power far beyond that of a God of Destruction. If this continues, Universe 7 might be in serious danger."

Back on Earth, the fight between Goten and Yamoshi reached unimaginable speeds. The two moved so quickly that even Goku and the others couldn’t track them with their eyes.

"So fast," Krillin said, squinting as he tried to follow the fight. "Goku, can you see them?"

"Not clearly," Goku admitted. "At this level, it’s all about instincts. When I fought Yamoshi, I relied entirely on my body’s ability to sense his movements."

"But Yamoshi doesn’t know Ultra Instinct," Krillin pointed out. "How can he keep up with Goten?"

"In battle, Saiyans use more than their eyes," Goku explained. "Our ears and bodies can also perceive the flow of energy and movement around us."

"I see," Krillin said, nodding slowly.

High above the battlefield, Goten and Yamoshi clashed with incredible force, their hands locked as they pushed against each other. Invisible ripples of energy radiated outward from their struggle, spreading across the universe.

"Ahhh!!!" Yamoshi roared, pushing forward with all his might and forcing Goten back several steps. Both fighters gasped for breath, their bodies showing signs of the intense strain.

After a brief moment of respite, Yamoshi charged again, throwing a powerful punch at Goten. Goten blocked the attack with his arms, sliding back slightly from the force. Before he could recover, Yamoshi vanished and reappeared behind him.

Goten sensed the danger and spun around just in time to dodge Yamoshi’s next attack. The two continued their high-speed battle, exchanging blows with precision and power.

At one point, Goten delivered a devastating kick to Yamoshi’s chest, sending him crashing into the ground with a loud bang. Dust rose from the impact, obscuring Yamoshi’s form.

Goten hovered in the air, scanning the battlefield. Suddenly, Yamoshi appeared behind him, striking with a well-placed kick to his back. Goten cried out in surprise as he was sent flying.

Quickly regaining control, Goten vanished, reappearing a moment later to counter Yamoshi’s next attack.

Chapter 248 - The Power of Saiyan Awakening

Yamoshi lunged forward, his left fist swinging with tremendous force toward Goten. Goten raised his right arm in defense, catching the punch and sliding his left foot in a calculated motion, causing Yamoshi to lose his balance. Yamoshi stumbled slightly, but before he could fall, he planted his right hand on the ground, pushing off with explosive strength. His legs shot out like rockets, aiming a powerful double kick at Goten.

Goten crossed his arms in front of him, blocking the attack. The force of the blow pushed him back several steps, but he maintained his composure, his golden aura flaring brightly. Yamoshi used the momentum to perform a somersault, landing back on his feet with precision.

"Ha!" Goten roared as he stepped forward, unleashing a flurry of punches at superluminal speed.

Yamoshi responded in kind, their fists meeting in mid-air with thunderous force. The sheer power of their strikes sent shockwaves rippling outward, creating powerful gusts of wind that tore through the battlefield. The ground beneath them trembled violently, fissures forming from the intensity of their clash.

With a sudden burst of energy, Goten transformed into a streak of golden light, shooting upward into the atmosphere. Not one to be left behind, Yamoshi followed suit, his body glowing green as he ascended. In a matter of moments, both fighters reached the edge of Earth’s atmosphere, hovering just below the boundary of outer space.

They paused, locking eyes as if silently acknowledging the unspoken rules of their race. Saiyans, despite their immense power, could not survive in the vacuum of space. Their fight would remain within the confines of the planet’s atmosphere.

"Ha!" With a roar, Goten charged toward Yamoshi, his speed leaving trails of golden energy in his wake.

Yamoshi mirrored his movement, his fists clenched tightly as he propelled himself forward. The two met in a violent collision, their punches landing simultaneously on each other’s faces. The impact sent both their heads snapping back, but neither paused. They recovered instantly, launching a new flurry of punches and kicks at speeds that seemed to defy reality.

The sound of their blows echoed like cannon fire, their movements too fast for the human eye to follow. Energy blasts erupted from their clashes, illuminating the darkened skies with flashes of gold and green.

Minutes passed as the two Saiyans continued their relentless battle, neither gaining a clear advantage. Their strikes became more forceful, more desperate, their auras blazing brighter with each exchange.

Suddenly, Yamoshi landed a crushing right hook on Goten’s face, sending him flying backward. Goten gritted his teeth, his fists clenching as he stopped himself mid-air. Both fighters were breathing heavily now, their chests heaving as they assessed each other.

On the ground below, Krillin watched the spectacle with wide eyes. "Goku, what’s happening? Who’s winning?"

Goku frowned, his gaze never leaving the battle above. "It’s… it’s a draw," he admitted reluctantly.

"A draw?" Krillin echoed, confused.

Merus, who had been observing silently, finally spoke. "It’s a draw for now, but Lord Goten hasn’t used Ultra Instinct yet. If he does, he’ll have the upper hand."

Far away, in the Palace of the Great Goddess, the mood was anything but calm. The Great Goddess watched the fight unfold with a dark expression. Goten’s ability to match Yamoshi had clearly upset her calculations.

Yamoshi was a legend among Saiyans, known for his battle against the Dragon God Salama. To think that someone could rival him was both surprising and unsettling. Her grip tightened on her scepter. "Grand Priest, you’ve hidden such a trump card…" she muttered under her breath.

Back above the Earth, Yamoshi straightened, his breathing steadying as he gazed at Goten with a curious expression. "Goten," he said, his voice calm but firm, "you haven’t shown your true strength yet, have you?"

Goten tilted his head slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips. "What makes you say that?"

"Instinct," Yamoshi replied simply.

"And what about you? Are you holding back too?"

Yamoshi chuckled. "I’d love to show you my full power, but I don’t have the energy left to unleash it. Fighting Goku earlier took more out of me than I realized."

"That’s a shame," Goten said, his tone genuine. He relaxed his stance, letting his golden aura fade as he returned to his base form.

A moment later, a silver glow enveloped him. His hair and eyes turned silver-gray, his aura calm and radiant. This was Ultra Instinct.

"Isn’t this similar to Goku’s transformation?" Yamoshi asked, intrigued.

"It’s not a transformation," Goten explained. "It’s a divine technique called Ultra Instinct. It allows the body to react on its own without the interference of thought."

"Ultra Instinct," Yamoshi repeated, his eyes narrowing. "Very well. Show me the power of this technique!"

Yamoshi lunged forward, his body glowing green as he rushed toward Goten. Just as he was about to strike, Goten vanished, reappearing behind him in an instant.

Bang!

Goten’s right foot connected with Yamoshi’s back, sending him hurtling through the air. Wasting no time, Goten charged a Kamehameha in his hands and released it, the blue wave of energy racing toward Yamoshi.

Boom!

The blast collided with Yamoshi, exploding in a brilliant display of power. Smoke and debris filled the sky, obscuring the battlefield.

Suddenly, a piercing scream echoed from within the smoke. A massive green flame surged outward, dispelling the smoke and revealing Yamoshi, but something was different. His pupils had vanished, replaced by a blank white glow, and his aura had turned dark red, radiating an ominous energy.

Next to him, a figure appeared—a man in black clothes with a dark purple cloak.

"Fu," Goten said, his tone filled with disdain.

Fu smiled, his eyes cold. "We meet again, Goten."

"You were destroyed. How are you still alive?"

"That’s irrelevant," Fu replied dismissively. "I have returned, and this time, things will be different."

Before Goten could respond, Yamoshi, now controlled by the malevolent energy, launched a barrage of attacks. Goten dodged effortlessly, his movements fluid and precise.

"Fu," Goten growled, his voice laced with anger, "I’ll deal with you later!"

With a burst of speed, Goten countered Yamoshi’s attack, his right foot slamming into Yamoshi’s chest. The force sent Yamoshi plummeting toward the Earth, crashing into a small island with a deafening impact.

Dust and debris rose high into the air, and when it cleared, Yamoshi lay unconscious in a massive crater, his body battered and broken.

A voice echoed in Goten’s mind.

"Ding, congratulations to the master for defeating Yamoshi and gaining the Saiyan Awakening Power."

Chapter 249 - Vegeta vs. Tarble Again

At the edge of the battlefield, Goten stood in a vast crater where Yamoshi had fallen. As the dust settled, the system’s voice echoed in his mind.

"Congratulations on obtaining the Saiyan Awakening Power."

Goten’s brow furrowed as he addressed the system. "What exactly is Saiyan power?"

"Yamoshi is an ancient Saiyan, one of the first of your kind. He possesses the most original Saiyan power—untarnished and primal."

"The most primitive?" Goten repeated, curiosity piqued.

"Yes. Every newly born race has its unique racial power. Over time, through countless generations, this power becomes diluted and can even disappear entirely."

"What about Broly? Doesn’t he have it?"

"No. Broly's strength comes from mutations in his genes. He is powerful, but his strength lacks the purity of Yamoshi's original Saiyan power."

Goten’s expression hardened as he considered the implications. With a nod, he returned to his base form and teleported back to Earth.

Not far away, Tarble observed Yamoshi’s defeat with growing unease. He took several cautious steps backward, his gaze darting between Goten and Vegeta.

"What’s wrong, Tarble? Are you thinking of running?" Vegeta’s voice was sharp, cutting through the tense atmosphere.

Tarble scoffed, though his confidence seemed feigned. "Brother, don’t act so high and mighty just because you have numbers on your side. Let’s settle this one-on-one. If I win, you’ll let me go."

"Fine," Vegeta said, his tone unwavering. "But don’t expect any mercy this time."

"Father, wait!" Trunks called out, concern etched across his face.

Vegeta raised a hand to silence him. "Don’t worry, Trunks. I won’t let him escape again."

Vegeta’s Ki surged as he prepared for battle. Purple flames engulfed his body, and his hair turned a deep violet. His pupils gleamed golden as he ascended into the Ultimate Self-Intention state.

Tarble growled and roared, his form transforming into the silver-haired, fiery-aura state of Super Saiyan 5. Without hesitation, Vegeta launched himself forward, becoming a blur of purple light. Tarble followed suit, a streak of silver hurtling toward his brother.

The two clashed with a deafening bang, their battle sending shockwaves across the battlefield. Their fists collided with earth-shaking force, each strike lighting up the area with bursts of energy.

In the midst of their fight, three red streaks of light appeared in the sky. Moments later, Xeno Goku, Xeno Vegeta, and Xeno Trunks of the Time Patrol landed nearby, their presence commanding attention.

Gohan stepped forward, his eyes narrowing as he recognized them. "Why are you here, Trunks?"

"We’re here because of Fu," Xeno Trunks explained. "He’s been tampering with timelines again. We need to stop him."

Hearing Fu’s name, Gohan’s expression darkened. "Fu? He’s alive?"

Xeno Trunks nodded grimly. "Not exactly. The Fu you knew was destroyed, but the Dark Demon Realm created a new android version of him. He has all of Fu’s memories and powers, which makes him just as dangerous."

"Where’s Goten?" Xeno Trunks asked.

"Goten’s elsewhere," Gohan replied.

Meanwhile, Goten stood in the crater, gazing at Yamoshi’s unconscious body. Reaching into his system inventory, Goten pulled out a Senzu Bean and placed it in Yamoshi’s mouth. Within moments, Yamoshi stirred, his eyes fluttering open.

"Goten?" Yamoshi’s voice was hoarse, filled with confusion.

"Welcome back," Goten said with a faint smile.

"Why did you save me?" Yamoshi asked, sitting up slowly.

"Because I don’t think you’re a bad person," Goten replied simply.

"Aren’t you afraid I’ll kill you?" Yamoshi challenged, a smirk playing at his lips.

"You can’t kill me," Goten replied confidently.

Yamoshi burst into laughter. "You’re arrogant, I’ll give you that. I like it."

"Yamoshi," Goten began, his tone more serious, "where are you from?"

"Planet Sadala," Yamoshi replied without hesitation.

Goten frowned. "Planet Sadala? That planet was destroyed ages ago."

Yamoshi’s eyes widened in shock. "Destroyed? By who?"

Before Goten could respond, two figures appeared nearby. Xeno Goku and Xeno Vegeta stepped forward, their eyes scanning Yamoshi with interest.

"He’s Yamoshi," Goten explained, addressing the newcomers.

Yamoshi’s gaze shifted between the two. "Goku, why did you change your clothes?"

Xeno Goku chuckled. "I didn’t. I’m not the Goku you know. I’m from another timeline."

Yamoshi’s confusion deepened. "Another timeline? What does that mean?"

Goten interjected, explaining the concept of timelines, universes, and the nature of time travel. Yamoshi listened intently, though his expression revealed his struggle to fully grasp the explanation.

"So, I’m from the past?" Yamoshi asked finally.

"That’s correct," Goten confirmed. "The clothes you’re wearing and the mention of Planet Sadala confirm it."

"Should we send him back to his time?" Xeno Vegeta asked, his arms crossed.

Goten shook his head. "Not yet. The Great Goddess and the Dark Demon Realm are actively tampering with timelines. If we send him back now, they’ll just bring him here again."

Xeno Goku nodded. "Makes sense. Let’s focus on ending the war first."

Back on the battlefield, Vegeta and Tarble’s battle reached its peak. Vegeta delivered a devastating blow to Tarble’s chest, sending him crashing to the ground. Tarble struggled to stand, coughing as blood dripped from his lips.

"How… how did you get so much stronger?" Tarble demanded, his voice trembling with frustration.

Vegeta remained silent, his golden eyes locked on his brother. Raising his right palm, he aimed it at Tarble, his Ki glowing ominously.

"Tarble," Vegeta said, his tone icy, "I gave you a chance to change. Instead, you chose to align yourself with the Great Goddess. For that, I cannot forgive you."

Chapter 250 - Sava

Vegeta extended his right hand, a beam of purple Hakai energy forming in his palm. Without hesitation, he unleashed it toward Tarble.

The energy surged forward, engulfing Tarble and detonating with a deafening explosion.

Boom!!!

The ground trembled as the blast created a massive crater, smoke and debris filling the air. Tarble’s scream echoed briefly before fading into silence. When the dust settled, only a deep pit remained—a stark reminder of the Saiyan prince’s decisive action.

Breathing heavily, Vegeta allowed his energy to subside, returning to his normal form. He glanced at the destruction he had caused, his expression unreadable.

At that moment, Goten appeared in front of Goku and the others, teleporting with Yamoshi at his side.

"Goten!" Goku called out, relief and curiosity evident in his voice.

Goten nodded in acknowledgment.

"Goten, isn’t that Yamoshi?" Krillin asked, his brow furrowed. "Why didn’t you finish him off?"

"Uncle Krillin," Goten replied calmly, "Yamoshi isn’t a bad person. He was just being manipulated by others."

"Manipulated?" Krillin repeated, his confusion turning to understanding.

"Yes," Goten continued, his voice steady. "And he’s agreed to join us."

Krillin’s face broke into a smile. "Really? That’s great!"

Universe Zero – Palace of the Great Goddess

The Great Goddess watched the scene unfold through her crystal staff, her knuckles white as she gripped it tightly in anger. Seeing Yamoshi ally himself with Goten and his companions had pushed her patience to its limit.

Her lips curled into a thin line as she spoke softly, her voice filled with venom. "Yamoshi… you dare defy me?"

Dragon God Realm

Salama, the Dragon God, observed the events from his ethereal domain. His expression shifted from curiosity to shock as he watched Yamoshi’s defeat and subsequent alliance with Goten. For a long moment, he was silent, processing what he had seen.

"Grand Priest," he muttered, "you’ve won again this time… but I will not lose the next battle. I swear it."

Three Days Later – Universe Zero

In the grand throne room of the Great Goddess, the six angels of the rebel universes gathered. Their expressions ranged from curiosity to apprehension as they awaited the goddess's words.

"Why have you summoned us, Great Goddess?" asked Amarula, the angel of the fifteenth universe.

The Great Goddess rose from her throne, her voice commanding. "To discuss the next phase of our plan. The time has come to prepare for the War of the Gods."

The room fell silent.

"The War of the Gods?" Galion, another angel, asked hesitantly. "But hasn’t the war already begun among mortals?"

"I am not referring to the mortal skirmishes," the Great Goddess replied coldly. "I speak of a divine war—one that will determine the fate of all universes."

The angels exchanged uneasy glances.

"But, Great Goddess," Amarula began cautiously, "didn’t you plan to seize the cosmic destiny of The Grand Zeno before starting such a war?"

"That was the plan," the Great Goddess admitted, her tone darkening, "but circumstances have changed."

She gestured to the crystal ball atop her staff, which projected the battle between Goten and Yamoshi. The angels watched in stunned silence as the scene played out.

"Three days ago, I sent Yamoshi to test Goten’s strength. He failed."

The room filled with murmurs of disbelief.

"Who is Yamoshi?" Amarula asked.

The Great Goddess’s gaze turned steely. "Yamoshi is an ancient Saiyan I had Towa retrieve from the past. He once fought the Dragon God Salama to a standstill. His strength was meant to rival even the gods."

"Yamoshi fought Salama to a draw?" one angel whispered, astonished.

"Indeed," the Great Goddess replied. "Yet Goten defeated him. His power has become a threat to us, and we cannot afford to wait any longer. Preparations for the divine war must begin now."

Universe 7 – Mount Paozu

On Earth, Goku and Yamoshi sparred intensely in the mountains near Goku’s home. Goku’s movements were fluid and precise as he wielded the power of Ultra Instinct. Yamoshi countered with his raw Saiyan strength, their blows sending shockwaves across the landscape.

Nearby, Goten sat cross-legged on a patch of grass, his eyes closed as he meditated. His aura flickered faintly, reflecting his deep focus.

Suddenly, a golden light descended from the sky, landing a few meters in front of Goten. He opened his eyes to see a middle-aged man with long black hair and a regal aura, accompanied by a tall, pale-skinned girl in white clothing.

"Who are you?" Goten asked, rising to his feet.

The man smiled. "I am the Dragon God Salama. And this," he gestured to the girl beside him, "is my daughter, Sava."

Goten’s expression hardened. "What do you want? Are you here to fight me?"

Salama shook his head. "No, not at all."

"Then why are you here?"

Salama hesitated before speaking. "I wanted to introduce you to Sava. And… to clarify that I only sent Yamoshi to test your strength."

"Test me?" Goten’s tone turned icy. "If I had lost, would you have let Yamoshi kill me?"

Salama frowned. "You had Merus and others to protect you. You were never in real danger."

Goten stepped forward, his aura flaring. "And what if I say I don’t care for your excuses? If you’re so interested in testing strength, how about I test yours right now?"

Salama’s calm demeanor faltered slightly. "Goten, you’re bold. If it weren’t for my respect for the Grand Priest, I’d already—"

"Then do it," Goten interrupted, his tone daring. "Let’s see if the so-called Dragon God lives up to his name."

Salama’s eyes narrowed, but Sava stepped forward, placing a hand on his arm. "Father, please," she said softly. "Let’s leave."

After a tense moment, Salama sighed. "Very well. Goten, we’ll meet again."

With that, Salama and Sava vanished in a burst of golden light, leaving Goten alone.

Dragon God Realm

Salama returned to his domain, his frustration palpable. "Goten," he growled, "you will regret your arrogance."

Sava placed a calming hand on his shoulder. "Father, perhaps we were wrong. If we apologize sincerely, Goten might forgive us."