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Within the video, a flickering hope emerged. Having received the last of Vegeta's energy, Son Goku managed to recover a fraction of his stamina, though he still struggled just to push himself off the cold floor of the arena. With Android 17's fate unknown, Frieza missing in action, and Vegeta officially eliminated, Goku stood as the lone survivor of Universe 7 tasked with facing the unstoppable Jiren.
His physical condition was catastrophic. Every movement seemed to drain what little life he had left, making it appear as though simply standing was a monumental feat of will. Watching across the dimensions, no one was optimistic about his chances.
Even his allies in Universe 7 were filled with a suffocating sense of dread. Despite his battered state, Goku forced his Ki to flare, transforming into Super Saiyan Blue to launch a desperate, active assault on Jiren.
"I still don't understand. What is the use of entrusting everything to you?" Jiren asked, his voice cold and unmoved. "Trust is worthless."
As the battle raged, Jiren remained completely puzzled. As the legendary lone wolf of Universe 11, the concept of relying on others was alien to him. He continued to suppress Goku with ease, his heavy blows battering the Saiyan until Goku's transformation shattered, reverting him to his base form. Goku struggled to his feet once more, his breathing ragged but his determination unbroken.
However, determination alone could not bridge the gap in power. Against Jiren's overwhelming might, Goku was little more than a punching bag. Under a relentless barrage of attacks, Goku was driven to the very precipice of the ring. One more strike from Jiren would send him plummeting into the void, ending the hopes of Universe 7 forever.
Just as Jiren threw what should have been the final punch, Goku closed his eyes. In that moment of silence, Jiren's disdain for trust echoed in his mind. He remembered Android 17 sacrificing his life to shield him and Vegeta. He recalled every companion who had fought by his sideāVegeta, Krillin, Tien Shinhan, and even Frieza. Their shared bonds ignited a spark within him that defied all logic.
The impossible happened. Goku didn't just dodge Jiren's finishing blow; he moved with a fluid grace that transcended thought. He reappeared behind Jiren, his entire body suddenly enveloped in a shimmering, silvery-gray aura. In the face of total exhaustion, Goku had once again breached the divine gateway, entering the state of Ultra Instinct Sign.
Seeing this, the spectators from Universe 11 were paralyzed with shock. From the God of Destruction Vermoud down to the ordinary citizens, everyone was stunned.
Vermoud shouted in disbelief, "No! Under these conditions, how can Son Goku still enter Ultra Instinct? Is there anywhere I can report this? I want to report him for cheating!"
Even if Goku reached this state, he was still far from Jiren's level, but Vermoud was purely indignant. Goku's Ki had been depleted; he could barely stand. Yet, after a single moment of reflection on his friends, he accessed a technique that even Gods struggle to master.
To Vermoud, this wasn't just a miracle; it was a joke that defied the laws of martial arts. If Goku could keep "cheating" like this, Jiren might never eliminate him. If the timer for the Tournament of Power ran out with both still standing, the resulting tie might lead to both universes being erased.
Beerus, however, let out a triumphant huff. "Hmph! This is Son Goku's true power! This is the trust between him and his companions! How can you call that cheating?"
Beerus was secretly relieved. Though the odds remained slim, as long as Goku was in the ring, there was a path to victory. Deep down, Beerus shared Vermoud's surpriseāif he were in the opposite position, his own nerves would be fraying at such an illogical comeback. But since Goku was his fighter, he championed the Saiyan's resilience with pride.
In the viewing dimensions, Akira watched the screen with the tactical eye of a transmigrator, noting how the emotional catalysts were physically manifesting as Ki. Other warriors across the multiverse began to chime in.
Duanmu Yan remarked, "Can trust between companions really grant such power? It makes him like an unkillable cockroach." Having always fought the monsters alone, he couldn't grasp the concept.
Li Haotian added, "I don't know. This is beyond my knowledge." His own experiences with teammates were filled with frustrationādealing with an arrogant rich heir and a distracted gamer left him feeling exhausted rather than empowered.
However, Daigo provided a different perspective. "Actually, trust really does give people strength. Whenever I think of everyone in GUTS, I find the strength to keep fighting." He remembered his own moments of doubt and how his friends gave him the direction needed to protect the world as Tiga.
As the discussion spread, mages from guilds like Fairy Tail nodded in agreement, knowing well the surge of power that comes from protecting one's family. Yet, for Jiren and the Pride Troopers, this remained an unacceptable anomaly. They had seen it too many times now: Vegeta surpassing his limits for his family, and now Goku's "trust" bypassing his physical exhaustion.
Vermoud muttered, "I'll reluctantly tolerate it this time. It's only Ultra Instinct Sign; he is still no match for Jiren. But if he actually turns the tide and wins from this position... then I'm really going to lose my mind!"