I'm going to erase all of you useless trash!"
On Universe 6's side, Champa's anger had completely exploded. Two purple spheres of destruction energy had already formed in his hands.
"Lord Champa…"
"Lord Beerus…"
At that moment, Vados and Whis both spoke softly.
"Hm?"
The two Gods of Destruction froze for a second, then followed their gaze toward the arena—
Their eyes widened instantly.
"My…!"
"My…!"
Beerus and Champa were so shocked their eyes nearly popped out.
"Who is that?!"
Everyone else looked over as well, frowning in confusion.
"Hey, who's that little kid who looks kinda dumb?"
Supreme Kai Shin didn't recognize him and asked quietly.
Bang!
The Old Supreme Kai jumped up and smacked Shin on the head.
"Shut up! That is—"
"The ruler of all twelve universes… Lord Zeno!"
On Beerus's side, he immediately explained Zeno's identity to Vegeta and the others.
"What?!"
Vegeta and the others' expressions changed drastically. That childlike figure… was actually the supreme ruler of all universes?!
"Lord Beerus, do you think it's appropriate for us to remain seated up here without greeting him?"
Whis spoke calmly.
Hearing this, Beerus jolted, cold sweat instantly covering his forehead. Without hesitation, he jumped down onto the arena.
Champa followed immediately.
Tap!
The two landed, trembling with fear, and bowed deeply.
"Welcome, Lord Zeno!"
"Mm…"
Zeno responded with a smile.
"It's been a while, Lord Zeno."
Vados and Whis also stepped forward, greeting him respectfully.
"Mm."
Zeno nodded again, still smiling.
Soon after, the Supreme Kais of both universes descended from the stands as well.
"May we ask why Lord Zeno has graced us with his presence?"
Everyone spoke in unison.
"Well," Zeno said casually, "I heard you were holding this kind of competition without permission, so I came to remind you—don't forget your duties as Gods of Destruction. No slacking off!"
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
Beerus and Champa bowed at ninety degrees, not daring to move.
"Lord Zeno," Whis suddenly spoke, "Lord Beerus hasn't been focusing on destruction lately. He's been spending his time napping and eating."
"And Lord Champa," Vados added, "hasn't been maintaining his health. He eats excessively and has become like this. When I advised him, he blamed my cooking instead."
Zeno's smile slowly faded.
"In that case… perhaps it's time to reconsider the Gods of Destruction."
"What?!"
Beerus and Champa's faces changed drastically. They snapped upright, sweat pouring down their faces.
"Just kidNotification"
Zeno added immediately.
"Phew…"
The two finally let out a breath of relief.
"But…"
Zeno continued, "this tournament is actually pretty interesting."
"Yes!"
Beerus and Champa bowed again.
"So," Zeno said cheerfully, "I want to see another tournament—one with fighters from all universes!"
"Really?! That sounds amazing!"
Before anyone else could react, an excited voice rang out.
"Huh?!"
The gods' expressions changed as they turned—
Goku stood there, grinning excitedly at Zeno.
"Y-You idiot!"
Beerus shouted in panic.
Goku began walking toward Zeno, but the two attendants immediately blocked his path.
"Can't I go over there? I just want to say hi!"
Goku scratched his head.
The attendants said nothing, only shaking their heads.
"Goku, behave yourself! How can someone like you speak directly to Lord Zeno?!"
Beerus scolded him.
But in truth—
He was trying to save Goku's life.
"It's okay, it's okay!"
Zeno suddenly spoke, walking toward Goku.
"What?!"
Beerus and Champa were both shocked.
"That fight just now was really fun!"
Zeno said happily, stopping in front of Goku.
"Thanks!"
Goku scratched his head and grinned, then reached out his hand.
"Goku! Don't be so rude!"
Beerus shouted again.
"It's fine, it's fine! Lord Zeno won't mind!"
Goku waved it off casually.
At that moment—
Zeru stepped forward slowly.
The instant he appeared—
Zeno and both attendants turned their eyes toward him.
Whis and Vados exchanged glances before also looking at Zeru.
If Zeru truly possessed Zeno's bloodline—
Then there would definitely be a reaction.
When the two attendants saw Zeru, their pupils shrank sharply. They exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.
"You're back!"
Zeno suddenly spoke, his face lighting up with excitement.
"Back?!"
Everyone present was stunned.
Even Zeru himself froze.
What did that mean?
Did Zeno… know him?
"Lord Zeno, his name is Zeru. He's a Saiyan."
Beerus said quietly.
"I know."
Zeno smiled.
You know?!
Zeru was even more confused.
When had Zeno ever noticed him?
His mind raced—
Something felt very, very wrong.
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