"What's wrong, Trunks? It's me!"
Goku grabbed Trunks' fist and said, "Don't tell me you don't recognize me?!"
"Damn you!"
Trunks gritted his teeth and roared.
At that moment, Bulma walked up from behind and smacked him on the back of the head.
"Trunks, what are you doing?!"
"Ah?!"
The slap snapped Trunks back to his senses.
Only then did he realize—
The person in front of him was Son Goku, not the Black Goku from the future.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Goku!"
Trunks hurriedly bowed in apology.
But then—
He froze, staring at Goku in disbelief.
"Wait… you're really alive, Mr. Goku? I thought you and Cell…"
"Hahaha!"
Goku laughed.
"I came back to life!"
"Trunks, what exactly happened?!"
Bulma suddenly asked.
Trunks turned toward her, his eyes filled with lingering fear.
"Calm down."
Vegeta spoke coldly from the side.
Trunks glanced at him, took a deep breath, and said, "After Majin Buu… a new enemy appeared."
"What kind of enemy?"
Goku stepped forward.
"I'm sorry for attacking you earlier, Mr. Goku."
Trunks bowed again before continuing, "I thought I failed to travel through time… I thought he was right in front of me."
"What?!"
Everyone was shocked.
His meaning was clear—
The enemy from the future…
Was Goku himself?!
"He calls himself Son Goku. But to me… he's Black Goku."
Trunks said in a deep voice.
"His strength is overwhelming. I don't think even you, Mr. Goku… could defeat him."
"Oh?"
Goku raised an eyebrow—
Then grinned excitedly.
"Trunks, let's spar for a bit! That way you can compare our strength!"
"Though… calling someone by my own name feels weird… haha!"
"Alright, Mr. Goku!"
Trunks nodded.
The two rose into the sky.
Boom!
Trunks immediately powered up—
Transforming into Super Saiyan 2.
"Ah!"
Goku followed suit—
Also transforming into Super Saiyan 2.
"So strong!"
Bulma and the others below were shocked.
"If they fight like this, won't Earth be in danger?!"
"No need to worry."
Whis smiled, lifting his staff.
A barrier of light enveloped the two fighters.
"Ha!"
Inside the barrier, Trunks charged forward—
Launching a rapid barrage of punches and kicks.
"Not bad, Trunks! You've gotten really strong!"
Goku blocked everything with ease.
"No… Mr. Goku!"
Trunks clenched his teeth.
"My attacks don't work on Black Goku at all! That's how terrifying he is!"
"And the worst part is… every time we fight, he gets stronger!"
"Hehe… I see!"
Goku grinned.
"In that case, let me show you my Super Saiyan 3!"
"RAAAAH!"
His energy erupted—
Hair growing long, brows disappearing—
Super Saiyan 3.
"What?!"
Trunks was completely stunned.
"Mr. Goku… you've become this powerful?!"
"Come on, Trunks! Show me your strongest attack!"
Goku said with a smile.
"Yes!"
Trunks drew his sword and charged.
Slash!
But Goku—
Stopped the blade with just two fingers.
"Too strong…"
Trunks was blown back, staring in awe.
"You've done well. Training alone in the future and reaching this level…"
Goku scratched his head with a grin.
"So? Compared to Black Goku?"
"I… I'm not sure…"
Trunks hesitated.
"Maybe… he's still stronger."
"Hahaha! Nice!"
Goku laughed.
"Seems like that Black Goku really is strong!"
"Mr. Goku… you…"
Trunks was stunned.
Was this really all of Goku's power?
Boom!
Suddenly—
The sky darkened.
Lightning roared.
A figure appeared.
"B-Black Goku?!"
Trunks' face changed drastically.
"Trunks… so you're here."
Black Goku looked at him—
Then swept his gaze across everyone present.
"Son Goku… Vegeta… even Beerus is here…"
His expression darkened when he saw Beerus.
"Seems something unexpected has happened…"
Beerus lounged on a chair, glancing sideways at Zeru.
"By the way, didn't you say you came from another timeline? So… is there another me over there?"
Zeru glanced at him, slightly amused.
"What are you suddenly bringing that up for?"
At that moment—
Black Goku's attention shifted.
"…Who is that?"
His gaze locked onto Zeru.
"Hmm?"
Zeru turned his head.
Their eyes met.
Just a single glance—
Calm.
Indifferent.
Yet—
A crushing pressure descended.
Black Goku's expression changed instantly.
Cold sweat poured down his face.
"Terrifying…"
His pupils shrank.
He stared at Zeru—
Then abruptly turned—
And jumped straight into the time rift behind him.
He fled.
That man—
Was too terrifying.
He couldn't even muster the will to fight.
Seeing Black Goku suddenly appear—
Then immediately run away—
Everyone was left stunned.
No one understood—
What had just happened.
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