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Zhang Chulan spoke up with a calm, analytical tone that resonated across the dimensions. "Actually, both Toppo and Vegeta are acting on their own convictions. Toppo abandoned the justice in his heart and embraced the mantle of a God of Destruction purely to ensure his Universe's survival. On the other hand, Vegeta unleashed even greater power by doing the exact oppositeāclinging to his promise with Cabba and his unbreakable Saiyan pride to protect Universe 7."
Tien Shinhan nodded in agreement, his voice firm. "Indeed, it isn't a matter of who is right or wrong in terms of morality, but rather a demonstration that Vegeta's resolve is simply superior."
On Planet Sadala in Universe 6, Cabba watched the screen with wide, emotional eyes. Seeing Vegeta push himself to such heights, suppressing a literal God of Destruction partly to fulfill a promise to him, moved the young Saiyan to his core.
He realized then that Vegeta was more than just a powerful warrior; he was a master worth following. Cabba quickly typed into the Wanjie interface: "@Vegeta, Master Vegeta! I want to become your disciple in this reality, just like the me in the video!"
Even though the current Vegeta in the real world hadn't reached that level of power yet, his performance in the video made him more than qualified. In Cabba's mind, being his student would be the highest honor.
Vegeta viewed the message and let out a sharp "Hmph!" before sending a characteristically tsundere reply. "I don't just take anyone as a disciple; you'll need to work much harder!" While the words were harsh, there was no hint of a refusal. Since the version of himself in the future acknowledged this boy, the current Vegeta was willing to do the same.
In the higher realms, Beerus poked fun at his rival. "@Vermoud, it looks like Vegeta is about to finish off your champion."
Vermoud snapped back instantly. "Don't get ahead of yourself, Beerus! The battle isn't over. Toppo possesses Destruction EnergyāHakiāwhich can erase any attack Vegeta throws. As long as he has that, he is invincible! Being at a disadvantage means nothing if the enemy can't land a finishing blow."
But as Vermoud spoke, the video took a dramatic turn. "I'll let you taste a move that can't be destroyed," Vegeta declared. He began to roar, his voice shaking the fragmented arena as he gathered an immense, golden reservoir of Ki. The pressure was suffocating, visible even through the screen.
Piccolo's eyes widened as he recognized the stance. It was the same final gambit Vegeta had used years ago against Majin Buu. Vegeta was going to trigger a massive self-destructive explosion. Toppo, realizing the danger, poured all his Haki energy into a final, desperate counter-attack.
"Yaaah!!!!" Vegeta's roar reached a crescendo. The golden energy sphere surrounding him expanded violently, swallowing Toppo's Haki blast whole and engulfing the God of Destruction candidate. A blinding light washed out the video feed.
When it finally dissipated, the arena was nothing but floating rubble. Toppo appeared in the Universe 11 spectator stands, battered and eliminated. Vegeta had used his ultimate sacrifice once again, and just like before, it was a display of pure, manly resolve.
Vermoud was livid. "Damn it! Toppo actually lost to a mortal!" He couldn't wrap his head around how a God of Destruction could be overpowered. Beerus, meanwhile, was beaming. "@Vegeta, well done!" Trading Vegeta for Toppo was a strategic victory in his eyes, as Toppo's Haki had been a massive headache for Universe 7.
Vegeta himself felt a rare sense of satisfaction. It wasn't about Beerus's praise, but about finally seeing his own moment of glory without Kakarot stealing the spotlight. He noted with a smirk that this move also saved him from the indignity of a long-term team-up with Frieza. However, his tactical mind, mirrored by Akira's observations, turned to the remaining threat. Without his support, could Kakarot actually take down Jiren?
Sengoku weighed in from the One Piece world. "Trading Vegeta for Toppo was a smart move, but Universe 11 still has Jiren. He is a monster among monsters."
Kakashi added, "If Son Goku could somehow trade himself for Jiren, it would be a huge win, but that seems impossible. Even at Ultra Instinct Sign, Goku couldn't push Jiren to his full power. Unless he masters the Perfected Ultra Instinct, Universe 7 has no hope. Frieza and Android 17 are just support players now."
Vermoud's confidence returned. "Hmph! Jiren is still standing. Even if Universe 7 has three people left, it's useless! Jiren hasn't even fought seriously yet. If Goku thinks he can reach the Perfected state, he's dreaming. If he actually pulls that off, I'll eat my words and report him for cheating!"
As the Tournament of Power reached its final stage, every eye in the multiverse was glued to the screen. Just when everyone assumed Vegeta had perished in the blast, the dust in the video began to settle...