Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Goten vs. Jiren
Goten unleashed his Ki, the area around him flashed with a bright, blinding white light. The alternate dimension that Cocotte had created trembled under the pressure of his power, then shattered like glass under a hammer.
"Ah!" Cocotte screamed, blown backward by the sheer force of Goten's Ki.
Before she could recover, Goten appeared in front of her, a determined glint in his eyes as he swung his right leg with all his might. His kick struck her abdomen with an explosive impact.
Bang!!
The force sent Cocotte flying across the stage, her body a streak of light before she crashed beyond the edge, eliminated from the competition.
"Ding! Congratulations to the master for defeating Cocotte and acquiring new techniques…" the system's voice echoed in Goten's mind.
"Cocotte of Universe 11 is out!" the Grand Priest announced.
"Jiu…" One of the Omni-Kings pressed the icon on his Divinepad, recording Cocotte's elimination.
Watching his team grow smaller, Belmod, the God of Destruction for Universe 11, gritted his teeth in frustration. Despite Cocotte's limited power, her ability to isolate opponents had been valuable. Now, Universe 7's advantage had increased even further, with nine fighters remaining compared to the four left from Universe 11.
Then, a presence stirred on the battlefield—Jiren, the stoic powerhouse of Universe 11, took his first step toward Goten. His eyes burned with purpose, his movements calculated as he closed the distance between them.
As Jiren approached, Goten's expression grew serious, sensing the immense energy radiating from his opponent. A calm breeze drifted past, ruffling their clothes and hair, the silent calm before the storm. The tension was palpable, drawing the attention of everyone watching the tournament. Even Goku and the others paused briefly in their battles to glance over, sensing the gravity of the impending clash.
Jiren stopped a few paces from Goten, his dark eyes fixed on him. After a long silence, he spoke in a deep, steady voice. "Transform."
"Transform?" Goten raised an eyebrow, curious.
"Yes," Jiren replied, his tone unwavering. "I want to defeat you at your strongest."
"OK!" Goten smirked, accepting the challenge. He clenched his fists, his energy rising as he focused inward.
"Ahhh!" Goten's roar echoed across the arena as he transformed into Super Saiyan 4, his aura flaring a brilliant red as his power surged.
"Shall we get started, then?" Jiren asked, his own stance unyielding.
"Yeah!" Goten nodded, bracing himself.
In an instant, Jiren charged forward, his right fist blurring as he struck with the speed of light. Goten clenched his own right hand and met Jiren's punch head-on. The collision created a shockwave so powerful that it kicked up dust and shook the ground around them.
BANG!!
The force of Jiren's punch sent Goten skidding backward, his feet digging into the ground as he fought to stop his momentum. But Jiren was relentless, appearing in front of Goten with blinding speed and launching a flurry of fists and kicks.
BANG BANG BANG!!
Goten raised his arms to block, each impact reverberating through his body as he struggled to hold his ground. But Jiren's attacks were unrelenting, forcing Goten back step by step. With a powerful kick to his abdomen, Jiren sent Goten flying across the stage, his body soaring hundreds of meters before crashing into the ground.
From the sidelines, Frieza observed with a mixture of curiosity and admiration. "I didn't expect this Jiren fellow to be so powerful. I wonder if Goten has what it takes to beat him."
Meanwhile, the other battles continued across the stage. Goku, having transformed into Super Saiyan Blue, was now evenly matched with Toppo. Vegeta, frustrated by Dyspo's incredible speed, had activated Ultra Ego, enhancing his reflexes and strength. Now, even Dyspo's rapid attacks could barely keep up with Vegeta, especially with Piccolo and others backing him up.
Elsewhere, Gohan was holding his own against Zoire, one of the Pride Troopers from Universe 11. Zoire's attacks were relentless, but Gohan's experience and power kept him at a steady advantage.
Back with Goten, he steadied himself after Jiren's powerful kick, his gaze sharpening as he activated his Flash Time Power. In the blink of an eye, he closed the gap between them, his movements a blur as he charged at Jiren.
Jiren responded instantly, fists and feet striking with the speed of lightning. Their blows connected with explosive force, echoing across the battlefield as they moved in a blur. The spectators could only see flashes of light colliding back and forth, too fast for the eye to follow.
Belmod watched the intense battle from the sidelines, his disbelief evident. "How… How is this possible? Who could keep up with Jiren like this?!"
Beerus let out a hearty laugh, his confidence in Goten unshaken. "Nothing's impossible, Belmod. Don't think your universe is the only one with a mortal who can surpass a God of Destruction!"
Belmod turned to Beerus with narrowed eyes. "Tell me, Beerus… have you ever lost to Goten?"
Beerus coughed, a bit embarrassed. "Of course not! That was Champa! My battle with Goten ended in a draw."
Whis chuckled beside him, unable to resist. "Yes, Lord Beerus. Just a draw!"
Beerus shot Whis a glare but said nothing more. Belmod, however, couldn't shake the worry growing within him as he watched Jiren on the competition stage.
High above, Goten and Jiren had taken their battle to the air, their fists colliding like thunderclaps as they exchanged blow after blow. They were moving so fast that from a distance, it seemed as though their fists were invisible, hidden by the sheer speed of their movements.
As they descended back toward the ground, Jiren pulled back his leg, delivering a powerful kick that landed squarely in Goten's abdomen.
Bang!!
Goten was sent hurtling across the arena, crashing into the ground far below.
Ha! Jiren let out a fierce shout, summoning dozens of energy blasts that shot toward Goten like a storm of red light. Goten dodged to the left, barely avoiding the blasts as they exploded around him.
Jiren's eyes narrowed, and he conjured a fiery red energy ball, hurling it toward Goten with a precise aim. Goten immediately shifted right, but the energy ball followed his movements, homing in on him relentlessly.
"A tracking energy bomb?" Goten muttered, bracing himself. Just as the energy ball neared him, it detonated with a deafening explosion.
BOOM!
Smoke billowed from the impact, obscuring the area. But as the dust settled, Goten emerged, unharmed, his expression calm as he faced Jiren.
Jiren, unfazed, stomped his right heel into the ground, launching himself toward Goten at incredible speed. In response, Goten clenched his fists and let out an earth-shaking roar.
"Ahhhhh!"
In a brilliant flash of light, Goten's hair turned pure white, growing down to his waist, and his pupils shifted to a fierce red. He had ascended to Super Saiyan Five, his power surging to unimaginable levels.
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