"What?! That man… has divine aura?!"
Hearing Supreme Kai Shin's words, Kibito's eyes widened in shock.
"Yes… assuming I didn't misjudge."
Shin took a deep breath, his brows tightly furrowed.
Gods could sense each other clearly.
But Zeru—
Was different.
His aura was so perfectly concealed that even Shin couldn't gauge his true strength.
Very quickly, the preliminaries began.
Zeru also registered for the tournament, though to him, this was nothing more than a small interlude.
The real event—
Was Majin Buu.
Two hours passed in a flash.
Then came the junior division—
Just like the original timeline, Trunks won.
Another ten minutes later—
The adult matches began.
The first few fights went by quickly.
Zeru barely paid attention, chatting casually with Goku and the others while keeping an eye out for the two possessed fighters.
After about an hour—
It was finally the fourth match.
Gohan's turn.
"Go, Gohan!"
Videl cheered from backstage.
"Hehe!"
Gohan scratched his head and stepped onto the stage.
Zeru and the others followed.
But—
Something felt off.
Instead of Videl fighting the possessed fighter—
It was Gohan.
Still—
The match began.
At first, it looked normal.
But as it went on—
Gohan noticed something strange.
His opponent wasn't tiring.
Instead—
He was getting more energetic.
Just as Gohan prepared to finish the fight—
Whoosh!
A second figure appeared behind him—
Locking him in place.
Gohan suddenly found himself unable to move.
"Hmm?"
Zeru sensed it immediately.
His gaze shifted toward Shin and Kibito.
He his gaze sharpened
So—
They were behind this.
The goal was clear.
Let the possessed fighters absorb Gohan's energy—
Track them—
Find Babidi—
Destroy Buu before he awakens.
"Gohan!"
Videl panicked.
Goku frowned—
Hesitating.
At that moment—
Shin floated over and bowed slightly.
"Please… don't interfere. Once they finish absorbing energy, I'll explain everything."
"Hmph. Do whatever you want. Just don't interfere with my fight against Kakarot."
Vegeta crossed his arms, snorting coldly.
"I promise Gohan will be fine."
Shin reassured Goku.
"…Alright."
Goku reluctantly agreed.
Soon—
Gohan's energy was drained.
The two fighters immediately fled.
"After them!"
Shin's eyes lit up as he chased.
"You can follow—I'll explain everything!"
"Kibito, heal Gohan!"
"Yes!"
Kibito teleported to the stage.
Goku followed.
But—
"Vegeta, we'll fight later!"
"Later?!"
Vegeta's face darkened.
"You promised me today!"
"Vegeta! This is more important!"
Shin shouted.
"It concerns Earth—and the entire universe!"
"SHUT UP!"
Boom!
Vegeta exploded with power—
Transforming into Super Saiyan.
Shin's expression changed instantly.
These Saiyans—
Were stronger than gods?!
"I don't care!"
Shin gritted his teeth and left.
"Vegeta, sorry! We'll fight after this!"
Goku flew off.
"KAKAROT!"
Vegeta roared—
And chased after him.
But—
Whoosh!
Zeru appeared in front of him.
"If you want to fight…"
"I'll play with you."
"Heh! You think I'm the same as before?!"
Boom!
Vegeta transformed—
Super Saiyan 2.
Lightning crackled around him.
But—
Zeru didn't even blink.
He casually transformed into Super Saiyan—
Then—
Slap.
A single slap.
Bang!
Vegeta—
Was knocked back to base form instantly.
Silence.
"Zeru's power… is terrifying…"
Shin and Goku, who glanced back, were stunned.
Goku knew Vegeta's strength.
Even he—
Couldn't do that.
"Finally quiet."
Zeru returned to base, yawning.
Without him—
Vegeta would've caused endless trouble.
"Hey, you."
He glanced at Krillin.
"Carry him and follow."
"Y-Yes!"
Krillin hurried over, hoisting the unconscious Vegeta—
And flew after the others.
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