Chapter 453: What a Coincidence
Hearing the Grand Zeno tell him to search for the Dragon Balls, Uchiha Dali couldn't help complaining inwardly.
As expected—one order from above, and the people below work themselves to death.
Outwardly, though, he remained polite. "Lord Grand Zeno, then let's split up. You go summon all the gods of the universes and inform them about the Tournament of Power. I'll set out immediately to locate the Super Dragon Balls."
"Alright, then I'll count on you, Uchiha Dali!"
"No problem at all, Lord Grand Zeno."
After parting ways and setting off on the so-called mission to find the Super Dragon Balls, Uchiha Dali finally breathed a sigh of relief.
At least he didn't have to deal with that unbelievably powerful yet child-minded being anymore.
But now the question was—where exactly should he look for the Super Dragon Balls?
He touched his chin in thought.
Soon after, he let out a cold snort. His moment of confusion disappeared, replaced with sharp clarity.
"Find them? Why should I?"
"Why am I supposed to look for Super Dragon Balls?"
"While the Grand Zeno is busy notifying those God of Destructions and Supreme Kais, I can use that time to continue meditating and gathering more divinity!"
"With enough divinity, my divine soul will surpass everything. And when that happens—what will the Grand Zeno even matter?"
With that thought, Uchiha Dali disappeared into the depths of the universe in a flash.
...
Using time–space ninjutsu, he teleported randomly and arrived on a planet.
A quick scan with his Observation Haki showed abundant life signs.
He could've chosen another world.
But this planet's time flow happened to be ideal, so he couldn't be bothered to move elsewhere.
Just as he arrived and prepared to find a quiet place to meditate—
Someone approached him.
"Are you here to seek answers from Lord Zuno?"
Uchiha Dali froze for a moment. "Zuno?"
The name felt familiar.
Seeing his confusion, the androgynous-looking resident explained, "Lord Zuno is the most all-knowing existence in the universe."
"Judging by your appearance, you must be here to ask Lord Zuno something. Please follow me."
Without waiting for his response, the guide turned and led the way.
And at that moment, Uchiha Dali finally remembered exactly who Zuno was.
He truly was an all-knowing being.
In the original story, Bulma and the others had visited him to learn the location of the Super Dragon Balls—and they really did get information from him.
There was just one problem.
Zuno had a peculiar rule.
Anyone who wished to ask him questions had to kiss him.
Men were allowed one question, women unlimited questions.
"What a coincidence…"
Uchiha Dali smirked.
It seemed he'd be searching for the Super Dragon Balls after all, whether he wanted to or not.
Following Zuno's attendant, Uchiha Dali soon arrived before a magnificent golden palace.
Zuno had already been informed, and by the time Uchiha Dali arrived, he slowly made his way forward.
Naturally, his attendants announced the rules on his behalf.
"To ask Lord Zuno a question, you must kiss him."
"For men—"
Before the man could finish, he suddenly felt a blur of movement.
He turned in shock to find Uchiha Dali already pinning Zuno beneath his foot.
"I don't care who you are. Remember my name—Uchiha Dali."
"I am a god on the same level as Beerus. Answer my questions honestly, or you and this planet will disappear together."
Making him kiss that man? Absolutely impossible.
Hearing those words—especially the mention of Beerus—Zuno's face drained instantly.
Clearly, he understood very well what kind of being Beerus was.
"Lord Uchiha Dali, p-please ask whatever you wish… I will answer everything…"
Zuno stammered in terror.
"Tell me everything about the Super Dragon Balls. Where they are now. I want precise coordinates."
"You have thirty seconds. For every extra second… another part of this planet disappears."
"One, two…"
Uchiha Dali began the countdown.
And as expected, Zuno panicked and blurted out all the precise locations of the Super Dragon Balls.
...
Meanwhile—
The Grand Zeno really did happily summon all the God of Destructions and Supreme Kais from the twelve universes to the Grand Zeno's Palace.
Even though Beerus was extremely unwilling, he didn't dare show any displeasure in the Grand Zeno's presence.
Irritated, he quietly asked Whis what was happening.
"Whis, what's going on?"
"I'm not sure either, Lord Beerus."
"Oh? Beerus, even you came?"
Champa, the Destroyer God of Universe 6, spotted Beerus and immediately mocked him with a grin.
But Beerus wasn't in the mood to argue. He swept his gaze across the hall and saw that all God of Destructions and Supreme Kais had already arrived.
"What on earth is happening? Don't tell me it has something to do with that Uchiha Dali guy?"
Beerus muttered to himself.
His mind was completely consumed by thoughts of that man.
"Uchiha Dali? Who's that?"
Champa was surprised Beerus didn't even respond to his taunts. Hearing the unfamiliar name, he grew curious too.
"Beerus, you guessed right," the Grand Zeno said cheerfully. "This game was suggested by Uchiha Dali, so I called you all here."
Every Destroyer God and Supreme Kai froze in disbelief.
Beerus stared at the Grand Zeno. "Lord Grand Zeno… are you saying… it was Uchiha Dali who told you to—"
"Lord Beerus, please let the Grand Zeno finish speaking…" the Old Kai of Universe 7 warned softly.
His instincts told him this was no simple matter.
"Lord Grand Zeno mentioned a game… what game? And who is this Uchiha Dali?" Champa asked, completely confused.
The Grand Priest stepped forward and explained calmly on behalf of the Grand Zeno:
"We will be holding a Tournament of Power. Each universe will select its strongest fighters to compete. The winning universe will receive a reward. The losing universes… will be erased."
He spoke casually.
But to the God of Destructions and Supreme Kais, the words struck like lightning.
In an instant, every one of them—from the powerful God of Destructions to the creators of life—was left utterly speechless, shocked beyond belief.
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