"Wait!"
In Universe 7's spectator stands, Krillin suddenly frowned.
"Hasn't anyone considered this? Even if they get the Potara earrings, does Goku still have enough stamina left to withstand the strain of fusion?"
"That's true!"
Piccolo shook his head with a bitter smile.
"And with Vegeta's personality, there's no way he'd agree to fuse with Goku."
"Vegeta, let me rest for a moment. Let's use the Potara earrings and fuse!"
On the arena, Son Goku called out, his voice strained.
"Hmph!"
The next second, Vegeta replied coldly.
"Kakarot, stop dreaming. I'm not doing that embarrassing fusion pose with you."
"Come on!"
Goku quickly explained.
"Potara fusion isn't the dance! We don't need to do any poses!"
"Shut up! I will never fuse with you—"
Before Vegeta could finish, two earrings suddenly descended from the sky.
The Potara earrings had arrived.
"Goku's stamina should be enough to hold for a little while."
Zeru's eyes gleamed with anticipation.
"Fuse, you two. Let me see just how strong the strongest fusion warrior in history really is."
Truthfully, Zeru believed Vegito's power had already surpassed Whis's level.
No…
He was certain of it.
Super Saiyan Blue Vegito was unquestionably stronger than Whis.
"Jiren!"
In Universe 11's stands, Belmod roared.
"Don't let them complete the Potara fusion!"
"Even a God of Destruction can feel fear?"
Jiren looked up at Belmod and replied calmly.
"Sorry. You may be afraid, but I'm not."
He turned his gaze toward Goku and Vegeta.
"A Potara fusion warrior should be powerful enough."
"If I can defeat him, perhaps I'll finally gain the confidence to challenge—and defeat—Zeru."
"Jiren!"
Belmod's expression darkened instantly.
At that moment, the Grand Priest's voice echoed across the Void.
"God of Destruction of Universe 11, please mind your words. Both Zenos wish to witness the Potara fusion."
The two Zenos spoke simultaneously.
"God of Destruction of Universe 11, are you trying to stop it?"
"God of Destruction of Universe 11, are you sure?"
Thud!
Belmod collapsed to the floor, drenched in cold sweat.
"N-no! Of course not! I wouldn't dare!"
"Hmph."
On the arena, Jiren shook his head with a faint sneer.
He glanced once at Zeru, then focused on Goku and Vegeta.
"Show me how powerful a warrior created by Potara fusion can truly be."
Boom!
The moment Jiren finished speaking, Goku and Vegeta exchanged a glance and simultaneously put on the Potara earrings.
Brilliant light erupted across the arena.
Three seconds later, a new figure appeared.
Vegito.
In his base form.
"Goku and Vegeta's fusion doesn't look that impressive."
In Universe 7's stands, Beerus frowned.
"Lord Beerus," Whis said with a smile, "this fusion warrior is still in his base form. His true strength will only be revealed once he transforms."
Beerus's eyes lit up.
In that case, this fused warrior might already rival him.
Boom!
"Got it!"
As Beerus spoke, Vegito exploded with energy and transformed directly into Super Saiyan 2.
"Oh?"
Zeru's eyebrows rose.
Super Saiyan 2 Vegito had already reached the zetta-tier of combat power.
Not thousands of zetta, but certainly several hundred.
Roughly comparable to Super Saiyan Blue Goku.
"So… what should I call you?"
Jiren smiled faintly.
"Vegeta? Goku?"
He shook his head.
"Either way, this level of power isn't enough to face me."
"I am neither Goku nor Vegeta."
Vegito crossed his arms and smirked.
"I am the one who will defeat you."
His voice carried a natural echo, brimming with confidence.
Jiren let out a cold snort.
"Then come."
"Show me just how powerful this fusion warrior is."
With that, Jiren moved first.
Vegito, still in Super Saiyan 2, shot forward at astonishing speed.
The two collided instantly.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Shockwaves tore across the arena floor with every clash.
"Hyaa!"
"Haaah!"
Neither used flashy energy attacks.
This was pure hand-to-hand combat—strength against strength.
And it was spectacular.
The sheer intensity of their close-quarters battle left every observer glued to the fight.
"Vegito…"
After watching for a while, Zeru suddenly spoke.
"If you don't use Super Saiyan Blue soon, your stamina won't last."
"Oh, right!"
Vegito snapped out of it.
He threw a powerful punch to force Jiren back, then retreated several steps.
Under the stunned gaze of everyone present, he transformed.
Super Saiyan Blue Vegito.
The moment he appeared, the dark sky of the Void lit up with dazzling azure brilliance.
The entire arena was bathed in blue light.
In Universe 7's stands, Beerus froze.
The aura radiating from Super Saiyan Blue Vegito was so overwhelming that he instantly understood the gap between them.
"Fusion warriors…"
Beerus swallowed hard.
"Are they really this terrifying?"
"I don't know."
Even Whis shook his head.
"This is the first time I've seen a fusion warrior this powerful."
"Their individual strengths were already extraordinary."
Supreme Kai spoke up.
"And since they're both Saiyans, their compatibility is nearly perfect. Reaching this level is understandable."
"Then…"
Krillin suddenly blurted out.
"What if Goku fused with Zeru?"
Silence.
Every person in Universe 7's stands turned to stare at him.
Krillin blinked nervously.
"W-What?"
Beerus gave him a flat look.
"Do you really think Zeru would fuse with Goku?"
"And even if he did…"
Beerus glanced toward Zeru.
"With his current strength, who knows what kind of monster would be born?"
"Hehe… I was just saying."
Krillin rubbed the back of his head awkwardly, forcing a laugh.
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