Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Goten vs. Caulifla, Kale
"Damn Universe 7!" Heles muttered, frustration etched across her face as she watched Goku and his allies eliminate one contestant after another from her universe. Her jaw clenched in anger, knowing that with each defeat, Universe 2 came closer to complete erasure.
Goten caught a glimpse of Heles's furious expression and shifted his focus to the remaining fighters from Universe 2. A flicker of determination crossed his eyes. If he could take out the last few contestants from Universe 2, then The Grand Zeno's judgment would soon follow, leading to the inevitable elimination of Heles's universe.
Just as Goten prepared to engage, two figures approached him from across the arena. He turned to see Caulifla and Kale, the Saiyan warriors from Universe 6.
"You're a Saiyan from Universe 7, right?" Caulifla asked, a mischievous grin spreading across her face.
Goten nodded, studying Caulifla with interest. He knew of her connection to Vegeta, who had trained her briefly. She had heard about the Saiyans of Universe 7, the warriors with tails.
Caulifla's smile widened. "Really? But you're so small! You must be younger than me, right?"
Once again, Goten nodded. While his current age might appear younger than Caulifla's, he knew that with his experiences across two lifetimes, his age and wisdom exceeded hers.
"In that case…" Caulifla's grin grew fiercer. "I'd like to test you out myself!"
"Test me?" Goten echoed, raising an eyebrow with amusement.
"Yeah!" Caulifla replied with a determined nod.
In the spectator seats, Champa couldn't contain his impatience. "Caulifla!" he yelled, his voice echoing across the arena. "Don't be reckless! Goten is the strongest in Universe 7! You must not fight him!"
The entire arena seemed to pause at Champa's declaration. Whispers spread among the gods and contestants alike, their attention now focused intently on the young Saiyan standing before Caulifla.
Until now, many had overlooked Goten, his youthful appearance making him seem unthreatening compared to warriors like Goku and Vegeta. But now, with Champa declaring him the strongest in Universe 7, their perceptions shifted, and a new layer of wariness grew around him.
Frieza, watching from the sidelines, felt a jolt of surprise. His eyes narrowed as he considered Champa's words. Was it true? Could this seemingly innocent, young Saiyan actually surpass them all in strength?
Caulifla looked back at Goten, eyes wide with excitement. "You're really the strongest in Universe 7?"
Goten chuckled, meeting her gaze. "If I say yes, would you still want to fight me?"
A smirk spread across Caulifla's face. "Of course!"
With that, she dashed forward, closing the distance between them in a split second.
But just as Caulifla neared, Goten's figure vanished, reappearing behind her in an instant. His right foot struck her back with incredible force, launching her forward.
Bang!!
Boom! Boom! Boom!!
Caulifla's body hurtled across the arena like a shooting star, slamming into a pile of rocks and shattering them on impact, dust billowing up in her wake.
"Sister!" Kale's voice rang out, filled with worry as she saw her mentor embedded in the debris. Her face twisted in anger, and she rushed toward Goten with all her might.
Before she could close the distance, Goten shifted again, his body flickering as he appeared behind Kale. He delivered a powerful kick to her back, sending her crashing into a nearby rock formation, debris scattering around her.
Boom!!
A thick cloud of dust enveloped the area as Kale hit the ground.
From within the rubble, Caulifla's voice broke through, laced with fury and determination. "Ahh!" Her fists clenched, and an intense energy radiated from her body. Her aura erupted, the power rippling outward as the ground trembled beneath her.
BANG!!
The dust around her blew away, revealing Caulifla as her transformation took hold. Her hair and eyebrows turned golden, her once-dark pupils now a striking blue. Her energy flared, and she stepped forward, transformed into a Super Saiyan.
With her newfound strength, Caulifla climbed out of the rubble, landing with a fierce expression.
Champa groaned, his frustration evident. "What's wrong with Caulifla? Why doesn't she understand that she shouldn't fight Goten!"
Vados chuckled softly beside him. "Lord Champa, Goten is very powerful, and they'll have to face him sooner or later."
Champa grumbled, crossing his arms. "Of course I know that, but I'd prefer they fight him last, not now!"
Vados couldn't help but laugh. "You seem to be enjoying the thrill of this fight, my lord."
Champa huffed, rolling his eyes. "You're impossible!"
Back on the competition stage, Caulifla had fully embraced her Super Saiyan form, her energy pulsing with renewed strength. With a fierce yell, she charged toward Goten, her fists moving at blinding speeds as she launched a barrage of punches and kicks.
But Goten simply dodged, his movements smooth and controlled as he sidestepped each of her attacks. His expression remained calm, even as Caulifla's frustration mounted.
Caulifla gritted her teeth, stepping back momentarily. She raised her hands, channeling her energy into a series of blasts aimed directly at Goten.
While dodging, Goten casually batted away the blasts, each one exploding on impact with the ground, creating bursts of smoke and flame.
Goten's form vanished again, and before Caulifla could react, he reappeared at her side, his right foot lashing out in a powerful kick. Caulifla's eyes widened in shock, unable to evade in time.
Bang!!
She flew backward, her body smashing into a pile of rocks like a cannonball, dust and debris rising in a thick cloud.
"Sister!" Kale shouted, her fists trembling as her emotions surged. Watching Caulifla's struggle had ignited something within her, a powerful rage that could no longer be contained.
An intense aura burst forth from Kale, her ki skyrocketing as her muscles expanded and her hair turned a brilliant green. Her eyes turned blank, her entire being consumed by raw power as she transformed into her Berserk Super Saiyan form—the Legendary Super Saiyan.
Kale let out a ferocious roar, her voice reverberating across the arena, shaking the very ground beneath them.
Cabba, who had been fighting in the distance, looked over, concern flashing across his face. "Kale!" he called out. He knew the danger of her transformation—when in this form, she often lost control, attacking allies and enemies alike.
With another roar, Kale rushed toward Goten, her speed immense despite her enormous power.
Goten grinned, his Saiyan blood stirring with excitement. He clenched his fists, his energy surging as he entered his own transformation.
"Ahhh!" With a powerful yell, Goten's aura erupted around him, his body enveloped in a red and black energy as he transformed into Super Saiyan 4.
Kale's feral gaze locked onto Goten as she closed in, her fist drawn back. She swung with all her might, aiming for his head.
But Goten intercepted her punch, catching her fist in his left hand with ease. Kale roared again, swinging her left fist, only for Goten to dodge and counter with a powerful knee to her abdomen.
"Ugh!" Kale let out a cry, a mixture of pain and shock as Goten's knee drove into her, the force momentarily breaking through her berserk state.
"Kale!" Caulifla's voice rang out as she stumbled out of the debris, her face pale with concern.
Goten, still holding Kale's arm, released her, stepping back as her energy flared uncontrollably. Her strength was undeniable, but her lack of control left her vulnerable.
Caulifla quickly rushed over, steadying Kale as she struggled to regain control.
"Kale," Caulifla murmured, her voice softening. "I need you to focus. We're not done yet."
Kale's breathing slowed, her eyes flickering with recognition as she looked at Caulifla.
Goten watched them, a small smile playing on his lips. "You two are impressive. Your power is something else."
Caulifla grinned back, her confidence undiminished. "You haven't seen anything yet, Goten. We're just getting started!"
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