Chapter 4: Unlimited Potential?!; The Blazing Arkynorean!
The first exchange between Odyn in his Blazing Arkynorean form and Super Saiyan Kefla was nothing short of spectacular. The void arena crackled with unprecedented energy as the two warriors faced each other.
Kefla moved first, her fused power exploding forward with a combination of Caulifla's technique and Kale's raw strength. Her attacks came as streams of green and golden energy, each punch and kick carrying enough force to shatter mountains.
But Odyn's movements in his blazing form were something else entirely. He didn't just dodge - he flowed like liquid starlight. His silver hair trailed divine energy as he weaved through Kefla's assault, each motion precise yet fluid, as if he was dancing with the fabric of space itself.
"Incredible," Goku breathed, watching from nearby. "His movements... they're almost like Ultra Instinct, but different somehow."
Vegeta nodded grimly. "It's not just instinct - it's like he's tapped into something more fundamental. The power of creation itself."
Kefla's attacks intensified, her dual nature pushing her to new heights. "Don't think I'm done yet!" she roared, her power climbing even higher. The fusion warrior's hair began to shift, taking on the characteristics of a Super Saiyan 2 as lightning crackled around her form.
Odyn responded in kind, the divine patterns around him shifting and intensifying. His golden eyes blazed brighter as he finally launched his own offensive. His strikes weren't just physical - each movement seemed to bend reality slightly, creating ripples in the void itself.
"The Blazing Arkynorean form," Whis explained to the other divine observers, "it's not just about power. It's about tapping into the fundamental forces that shaped the universes themselves."
Their exchange escalated, each clash sending shockwaves through the tournament arena. Kefla's raw power and Odyn's divine techniques created spectacular displays of light and energy that had even Jiren paying close attention.
The intensity of Odyn and Kefla's battle reached a level that began affecting the entire tournament arena. The ripples of divine energy from Odyn's Blazing Arkynorean form collided with Kefla's explosive Saiyan power, creating zones of intense pressure throughout the fighting space.
The Trio de Danger from Universe 9, already exhausted and struggling to maintain their footing, found themselves caught in one of these energy storms. Bergamo tried to shield his brothers, but the overwhelming force of a particularly powerful clash between Odyn and Kefla sent them tumbling toward the edge.
"Brother!" Lavender called out as he lost his grip on the arena's surface, the combined divine and Saiyan energy making it impossible to maintain their footing. One by one, the remaining Universe 9 fighters were pushed off the stage, their elimination marked by Zeno's cheerful tallying.
"Universe 9... all eliminated!" the Zenos declared in unison, before erasing the universe from existence.
Meanwhile, Kefla's laughter rang out across the void as she traded blows with Odyn. "This is amazing!" her dual voice carried both Caulifla's excitement and Kale's awe. "Show me more of what that form can do!"
Odyn obliged, his movements becoming even more fluid and precise. The divine energy trailing from his silver hair began forming complex patterns in the air, each one seemingly affecting gravity and space around them. Universe 4's fighters, attempting to use their invisibility techniques to gain advantage elsewhere in the arena, found their abilities disrupted by the waves of divine energy.
"The invisibility!" Ganos of Universe 4 cried out as the energy waves from Odyn's form forced them into visibility. "It's not working!"
"The Blazing Arkynorean form," Whis explained, "doesn't just manipulate energy - it affects the fundamental properties of space itself. Quite troublesome for those relying on spatial manipulation techniques."
Caught visible and vulnerable, Universe 4's remaining fighters found themselves easily picked off by other competitors who had been waiting for such an opportunity. Their elimination came swiftly, marking the second universe to fall.
Through it all, Kefla and Odyn continued their dance of destruction and divine power, their battle reshaping the tournament landscape with each exchange. The remaining universes' fighters had to adapt quickly, finding new footing on an increasingly unstable battlefield.
"The power of creation," Toppo observed gravely, watching as another section of the arena warped under Odyn's influence, "wielded by a mortal. Truly remarkable."
Throughout their battle, universe 11'spride troopers hopped in to fight and try to knock odyn and Kefla out of the arena, something that angered the fused saiyan as Odyn was her opponnent not theirs. Meanwhile, the remaining fighters from universe 7, universe 6, and universe 2 all had to adjust to the rapidly changing landscape of the tournament ring due to the ferocity of ODyn and Kefla's fight as well as the intensity of Goku's battle with Jiren.
As Kefla and Odyn's battle continued to reshape the arena, the Pride Troopers saw an opportunity to eliminate two powerful threats at once. Dyspo's super-speed assault came first, attempting to break through their defenses, while Toppo and several others moved to flank them.
"Back OFF!" Kefla roared, her dual-voice carrying both Caulifla's rage and Kale's protective instinct. "This is OUR fight!"
Odyn's Blazing Arkynorean form reacted instinctively, the divine energy patterns around him shifting to create a momentary barrier that repelled Dyspo's assault. His golden eyes narrowed as he addressed the Pride Troopers: "Your sense of justice is admirable, but you're interrupting something beyond your understanding."
Meanwhile, across the warping arena, the remaining fighters struggled to adapt. Android 17 used his energy barriers to create stable platforms for himself and 18, while Frieza demonstrated his mastery of combat by adjusting his fighting style to the unstable terrain.
Universe 6's Hit found himself having to recalculate his Time-Skip technique constantly as the space around him fluctuated between Odyn's divine energy and Jiren and Goku's intense battle. "This level of power... it's affecting even time itself," he observed, narrowly avoiding a warped section of the arena.
Universe 2's love warriors tried to maintain their formation, but the unstable fighting ground made their choreographed attacks increasingly difficult. Ribrianne called out to her teammates: "Feel the power of love guiding us through this chaos!"
Gohan and Piccolo worked in tandem, using their experience fighting together to navigate the shifting battlefield. "It's like fighting in multiple gravity zones at once," Gohan noted, as he helped Piccolo dodge a section of arena being warped by Odyn's power.
The battle continued to escalate as Kefla, enraged by the Pride Troopers' interference, pushed her power even further. Her Super Saiyan 2 form began to evolve, drawing on both Caulifla's determination and Kale's limitless potential.
"You want to see power?" she challenged, her energy creating green and golden lightning that crackled against Odyn's silver and white divine aura. "Then I'll show you ALL what true power looks like!"
The escalation between Kefla and Odyn reached new heights as both warriors pushed their transformations further. The Pride Troopers' interference had only served to intensify their battle, creating a spectacular display of power that forced everyone else to adapt or risk elimination.
Around them, the arena continued to warp and shift. Universe 2's remaining fighters found their love-based formations breaking apart as sections of the ground beneath them twisted under the pressure of divine energy. Ribrianne called out desperately to maintain their unity, but the intense power radiating from both Odyn's Blazing Arkynorean form and Kefla's evolving Super Saiyan 2 state made coordination nearly impossible.
"The arena... it's becoming a maze of gravitational anomalies," Android 17 observed, creating barriers to protect himself and nearby allies from the chaos. The usually composed android couldn't hide his amazement at how Odyn's divine energy was literally reshaping reality around them.
Hit of Universe 6 found himself in an increasingly precarious position. "Time itself is becoming unstable in certain areas," he muttered, his Time-Skip technique becoming unreliable as Odyn's power interfered with the fabric of space-time.
The Pride Troopers, despite their initial interference, began to realize they were dealing with something beyond their normal scope. Dyspo's super-speed attacks became increasingly ineffective as Odyn's divine energy created zones where time moved differently, while Toppo found his Justice Flash attacks being bent and warped by the fluctuating space around them.
"Their power... it's beyond mere mortal understanding," Toppo acknowledged, watching as Kefla and Odyn's battle continued to escalate.
Vegeta, observing from his position, growled in frustration and appreciation. "The boy's not just fighting - he's changing the rules of the battle itself. And that fused Saiyan... she's evolving with every exchange."
As the tournament's numbers dwindled, the remaining fighters found themselves in an arena fundamentally altered by the two major battles taking place. Odyn and Kefla's fight had transformed entire sections into a maze of warped space and fluctuating divine energy, while Goku and Jiren's battle continued to push the limits of mortal power.
Universe 2's remaining warriors - Ribrianne and her closest allies - struggled to maintain their position between these two intense battles. Their love-based powers seemed almost quaint now compared to the raw force being displayed around them.
"The power of love will prevail!" Ribrianne declared, though her voice carried less conviction as she watched Odyn's Blazing Arkynorean form bend reality itself around him while trading blows with an increasingly powerful Kefla.
Kefla's dual-toned laugh echoed across the arena as she pushed her Super Saiyan 2 form even further. "Is this what you were waiting for?" she called out to Odyn, her fused personality carrying both Caulifla's fierce joy and Kale's growing confidence. "Because we're just getting started!"
Odyn's response was both graceful and devastating. His silver hair flowed like liquid starlight as he moved, each motion leaving trails of divine energy that reshaped the space around them. His golden eyes blazed with ancient power as he matched Kefla's intensity.
"Show me everything," he challenged back, his voice resonating with divine harmonics. "Show me the full potential of your fusion!"
The remaining Universe 2 fighters found themselves caught in a dangerous position - trapped between the reality-warping battle of Odyn and Kefla, and the earth-shattering exchanges between Goku and Jiren. Their elimination seemed inevitable as the tournament approached its climactic conclusion.
The void arena trembled under the combined might of these final battles. Odyn's dragon-like roar reverberated through space itself as his Blazing Arkynorean form reached new heights, the silver and divine energy surrounding him intensifying until it took on an almost draconic appearance. Kefla responded in kind, her fused Saiyan power erupting in a display of green and golden lightning that matched his intensity.
Frieza stood at a safe distance, his usual smug expression replaced by genuine fascination. "My, my," he mused, watching the young Arkynorean's power continue to grow. "To think there were beings of such caliber hidden in the cosmos all this time."
The collision between Odyn and Kefla created shockwaves that rippled through the already unstable arena. Their powers had evolved beyond mere energy - each clash was a meeting of fundamental forces. Kefla's raw Saiyan might pushed against Odyn's reality-warping divine energy, creating spectacular displays of power that lit up the void.
Nearby, the temperature of the arena seemed to drop as Goku's hair shifted to silver, his completed Ultra Instinct form radiating a calm yet overwhelming power as he faced Jiren. The tournament had reached its crescendo with two different paths to transcendent power being displayed simultaneously.
"SHOW ME EVERYTHING YOU'VE GOT!" Kefla challenged Odyn, her dual voice carrying across the void as she pushed her power even further, her Super Saiyan 2 form evolving with each passing moment.
Odyn's golden eyes blazed brighter as he responded, the divine patterns around him shifting into more complex formations. "Then let's see which burns brighter," he called back, "your Saiyan spirit or the flame of the first gods!"
The battle between Odyn and Kefla reached its apex, both warriors pushing their transformations to their absolute limits. The Blazing Arkynorean's divine energy began to coalesce into tangible forms - ancient symbols and draconic patterns that warped the very fabric of reality around them.
Kefla, her fused power reaching unprecedented heights, gathered an enormous amount of energy. "This ends NOW!" she roared, her dual voice carrying both determination and a hint of something deeper - Caulifla's complex emotions towards Odyn bleeding through the fusion.
"Let's finish this dance," Odyn responded, his voice carrying harmonics that seemed to resonate with the cosmos itself. His golden eyes locked with hers as both warriors prepared their final attacks.
Kefla unleashed her ultimate attack - a massive beam of emerald and gold energy that combined both Caulifla's and Kale's full power. At the same time, Odyn gathered the divine energy surrounding him, condensing it into a pure white beam threaded with silver streams of power.
The collision of their attacks created a spectacular display that even caused Goku and Jiren to momentarily pause their own battle. Space itself seemed to crack around the point where their beams met, divine energy and Saiyan power creating a dazzling light show in the void.
For a moment, they seemed evenly matched. Then Odyn's divine energy began to twist and flow around Kefla's attack rather than pushing against it directly. The Blazing Arkynorean form's true nature revealed itself - not just raw power, but the ability to manipulate the fundamental forces of creation.
"No way..." Kefla gasped as she felt her attack being redirected, curved by Odyn's reality-warping power. In a final spectacular moment, her own energy was guided around in an arc, forcing her to dodge both her own attack and Odyn's divine beam.
The evasive movement put her perilously close to the edge of the arena. Odyn appeared behind her in a flash of silver light, his expression both apologetic and determined.
"Thank you," he said softly, before delivering the final strike that sent Kefla over the edge, eliminating her from the tournament.
As the fusion separated, Caulifla's last glimpse before being transported to the stands was of Odyn's blazing form, a sight that would stay with her long after the tournament's end.
With this conclusion, all attention turned to the final battle - Goku, his silver-haired Ultra Instinct form radiating calm power, facing off against Jiren in what would determine the tournament's ultimate outcome.
The silence in the void arena was heavy with emotion as Odyn approached the eliminated Universe 6 fighters. His Blazing Arkynorean form still radiated divine energy, but his golden eyes held a profound sadness as he met Caulifla's gaze.
"I..." he began, but Caulifla moved first, her typical brash demeanor giving way to something more vulnerable.
"Don't you dare apologize," she said firmly, though her voice carried an unfamiliar softness. "That was the best fight of my life."
Before anyone could react, Caulifla closed the distance between them. In a move that surprised everyone - even herself - she grabbed the front of his gi and pulled him into a fierce kiss. The action sent ripples of shock through the observing crowd, but in that moment, neither warrior cared.
When she finally pulled back, her eyes held both challenge and promise. "Don't think this is over," she declared. "I don't care what universe I'm in - I'm not done with you yet, Arkynorean."
Kale, standing nearby, bowed deeply to Odyn. "Thank you," she said quietly, "for showing us what we can become."
The moment was charged with unspoken emotions - regret, determination, and something deeper that had bloomed in the heat of battle. Odyn's golden eyes met Caulifla's one last time, carrying a silent promise.
The Grand Priest floated nearby, his expression neutral but not unkind. "It is time," he announced gently.
Caulifla's final words rang with characteristic determination: "You better win this thing. And after... you better find a way to bring us back."
As Universe 6 began to fade from existence, Odyn turned back toward the ongoing battle between Goku and Jiren, his resolve strengthened by both the weight of loss and the promise of what could be.
The void arena, now mostly shattered and warped from the intense battles, held only five remaining warriors. The emotional weight of Universe 6's erasure lingered in Odyn's golden eyes as he turned his attention to the final confrontation ahead.
Frieza's calculating gaze shifted between Odyn's Blazing Arkynorean form and Goku's Mastered Ultra Instinct state. "How fascinating," the tyrant mused. "Two forms of transcendence, and here I stand among them."
Android 17, maintaining his calm efficiency despite the overwhelming powers around him, positioned himself strategically. His infinite energy would prove crucial in these final moments.
Jiren stood resolute, his immense power radiating across what remained of the arena. His eyes narrowed as he assessed the remaining fighters, particularly noting how Odyn's divine energy continued to affect the space around them.
Odyn's Blazing Arkynorean form seemed to pulse with renewed purpose, the silver and white energy patterns around him becoming more intricate. Caulifla's final words echoed in his mind, fueling his determination. The divine energy trailing from his silver hair began to take on more distinct draconic patterns, responding to his heightened emotional state.
"Well," Android 17 broke the tension, "shall we finish this?"
Goku's Ultra Instinct form radiated serene power as he faced Jiren, while Frieza's golden form gleamed with opportunistic intent. Each remaining warrior knew that these final moments would determine not just their own fate, but the existence of their universes.
The tension in the void arena reached new heights as Jiren's power evolved to match Goku's Ultra Instinct. The air itself seemed to vibrate with their combined might, while Odyn, Frieza, and the secretly surviving Android 17 watched from strategic positions.
Odyn's Blazing Arkynorean form allowed him to perceive the subtle shifts in divine energy as Goku and Jiren clashed. His golden eyes narrowed as he analyzed their movements, noting how Jiren's power had adapted to mirror aspects of Ultra Instinct.
The turning point came when Jiren, pushed to his limits, broke his own code of justice. His ki blast aimed at the spectating Z fighters revealed a desperation that shocked even Frieza. Goku's response was immediate and devastating - his Ultra Instinct power exploding with righteous fury as he deflected the attack.
"How dare you!" Goku's usually calm Ultra Instinct demeanor cracked with anger. "You claim to fight for justice, but you'd threaten those who can't defend themselves?"
Odyn sensed the shift in the battle's momentum, the divine patterns around him responding to the intense emotions and power flooding the arena. From his position, he could see how Goku's mastery of Ultra Instinct, combined with his protective rage, was finally beginning to overwhelm Jiren's desperate counter.
Frieza watched with calculating interest, while the hidden Android 17 maintained his perfect stillness, waiting for the right moment to reveal his survival.
As Goku's mastered Ultra Instinct clashed with Jiren's desperate power, Odyn maintained his distance, his Blazing Arkynorean form casting divine light across the shattered arena. His golden eyes tracked every movement, recognizing that this was Goku's moment - a culmination of the Saiyan's lifelong journey to break his limits.
"This is his battle now," Odyn murmured, the divine patterns around him shifting in response to the tremendous powers colliding nearby.
Frieza stood a short distance away, his golden form dimmed slightly in comparison to the radiance of Ultra Instinct and the Blazing Arkynorean. The tyrant's pride warred with his tactical mind as he watched Goku - his longtime nemesis - demonstrate power far beyond his current reach.
"How irritating," Frieza muttered, though his tone carried a grudging respect. "To think I must rely on that monkey's power."
The clash between Goku and Jiren reached new heights. Each impact threatened to shatter what remained of the arena, forcing both Odyn and Frieza to continuously adjust their positions. The divine energy flowing from Odyn's silver hair created protective patterns around him, helping him maintain stability in the chaos.
"Something's about to give," Odyn observed, sensing the battle approaching its climax. His thoughts briefly flickered to Caulifla, remembering his promise to win and find a way to bring Universe 6 back.
But right now, he knew his role was to wait and watch. This was Goku's moment to prove why he was considered one of the strongest mortals in all universes.
How would this end though? Everyone in the void was waiting with baited breath as they watched. The whole time Odyn knew what he'd wish for on the Super Dragon Balls if he were the last one standing, a flash of Caulifla's face appeared in his mind, making him smile. her last words playing in his mind.
"I don't care what universe I'm in - I'm not done with you yet, Arkynorean." You better win this thing. And after... you better find a way to bring us back."
Odyn smirked as the brash saiyan from universe 6's words echoed in his mind. Her gesture, while unexpected was surprisingly.. not.. unwelcome for him. If He was honest, he actually enjoyed her surprise gesture. But first things first, The tournament would need to be won first before that happened. He looked towards Goku who charged towards Jiren as their fight was climaxing and reaching its crecendo.
"It's in your hands now, Son Goku."
Odyn looked on as the tournament was reaching its end with the approaching conclusion of Goku and Jiren's fight. Whatever happened next, nothing would be the same again..
To be continued in Chapter 6: End of the Tournament; a promise fulfilled.