Chapter 56: Chapter 56: The Thugs Are Upgraded, and Beerus Gains Strength!
As Beerus read the latest updates in the group chat, a sense of satisfaction welled up within him. He might not have received exactly what he was aiming for, but obtaining the Power of Destruction was already a huge win.
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Krillin: "Wait a second... Isn't the lottery only supposed to offer things that are available in the group mall? I thought the Power of Destruction wasn't something you could buy there."
Piccolo: "So, that means..."
Jack: "You're absolutely right. Normally, you couldn't get the Power of Destruction from the lottery. But this time is different. Beerus received two five-star ratings, and the thug group had already gained enough experience to level up."
Jack: "So now, the thug group is at Level 2, and new items have been unlocked in the group mall."
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Back before Beerus completed his first mission, the thugs had already earned enough experience to level up. However, at the time, Jack delayed the upgrade since Beerus was busy with a hidden mission. He didn't want to interrupt that flow.
But once Beerus returned victorious from the hidden mission, Jack immediately upgraded the group.
The level-up had its perks. With the thug group now at Level 2, Jack unlocked ten new slots to invite more members into the group. Even better, he received a new Group Leader Gift Pack.
Inside the gift pack was a treasure trove:
100 Qi Power
100 Divine Power
100 Destructive Power
1 Move Level Upgrade Card
Though Jack had hoped for a Saiyan bloodline, he wasn't too disappointed. Three different types of power, each with a full hundred units, was still a significant reward.
These powers didn't do much for Jack himself, but he could use them to reward others in the group. That way, he could stoke their fighting spirit and keep everyone motivated.
The highlight of the gift pack, however, was the Move Level Upgrade Card. Unlike the Move Power Doubling Card that Piccolo had previously drawn, this card upgraded the move's level, increasing its power tenfold.
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In the group mall, all techniques and abilities were classified by grade, determined by multipliers. Each level meant a tenfold increase in power. Therefore, using a Move Level Upgrade Card would instantly boost any technique by 10x.
Jack didn't hesitate. He immediately used the card on the Side-Effect-Free Tenfold Kaio-ken (Kaiōken) he had previously drawn.
The result? His tenfold Kaio-ken was now twentyfold.
This was an important benchmark. When comparing the Move Power Doubling Card and the Move Level Upgrade Card, tenfold was the critical point.
If a technique's current power was below tenfold, then the level upgrade was better.
If it was exactly tenfold, then both cards were equally effective.
But if it was more than tenfold, the power doubling card became more valuable.
So, for Jack, whose Kaio-ken was exactly tenfold, either card would produce the same result.
For most group members, whose techniques had much lower multipliers, the level-up card was better.
That made Piccolo's previous pull of the Power Doubling Card either a stroke of luck—or a bit of misfortune, depending on how you looked at it.
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By the way, Goku's Kaio-ken could increase his strength dozens of times. But if he tried to use the Power Doubling Card on such a move, it would be too dangerous for him to handle. His body wouldn't survive the strain.
So, even if it was technically a powerful boost, it would come at a steep cost—maybe even death.
In Jack's case, though, the twentyfold Kaio-ken was well within his control.
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Beerus: "@Jack, Lord Jack, thank you so much!"
Goku: "Lord Beerus, what are you thanking him for?"
Piccolo: "Lord Beerus is expressing gratitude to Lord Jack for upgrading the thug group. That upgrade unlocked new, better items in the mall—like the Power of Destruction."
Goku: "Ohh, now I get it!"
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Everyone except Goku understood the deeper reasoning behind Beerus' gratitude.
Technically, Jack could have waited until after Beerus finished his lottery draw before leveling up the thug group.
But he didn't.
He upgraded the group before the draw, allowing Beerus to access higher-tier rewards, including the coveted Power of Destruction.
Had the group still been at Level 1, Beerus wouldn't have had a chance to obtain such an advanced power. It was the upgrade that made it possible.
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Jack: "No need to thank me. I wanted all of you to have access to better rewards. But even with the level-up, you're not guaranteed to get something that rare. It really just means... you were lucky."
Beerus: "Still, I truly appreciate your help and your kind words!"
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Beerus was overjoyed—not only had he drawn something powerful, but he'd also received praise from Jack. That meant a lot.
Without wasting time, Beerus used the Power of Destruction right away.
As the energy coursed through him, he felt it—his strength had improved!
It wasn't a dramatic surge, but even a small increase at his level was monumental.
Beerus wasn't just strong—he was already among the most powerful of the Twelve Gods of Destruction. For someone of his caliber, even a slight improvement meant crossing into new realms of power.
And all this from just one unit of destructive energy?
Incredible.
He could only imagine how much more impactful this power would be for other gods, those weaker than himself. For them, the Power of Destruction might offer even greater leaps in strength.
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Jack watched silently as Beerus bathed in his upgraded aura.
For him, this was all part of the plan. A stronger Beerus meant a stronger team. And with more rewards being distributed, the morale of the group would only climb higher.
There was also the strategic aspect—if higher-level moves and powers continued to be unlocked, Jack would need strong and motivated members to test, master, and use them.
The leveling-up of the thug group was just the beginning.
With ten new invitation slots, Jack planned to bring in even more powerful fighters.
New alliances would be formed, new rivalries ignited.
Jack already had a few candidates in mind.
Maybe heroes from other universes.
Maybe villains who could be reformed.
Whoever they were, they'd soon find themselves joining the most elite squad in the multiverse.
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Beerus: "Jack, I truly owe you one. When the time comes, just say the word. I'll destroy a planet or two for you."
Jack (laughing): "Let's save that for later. For now, just keep getting stronger."
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And with that, the group chat erupted into friendly banter.
The once simple thug group had become a formidable force, and Jack was ready to take it to the next level.
Behind the scenes, more features were being unlocked.
More missions, more upgrades, more chaos—and more power.
For Jack, this was only the beginning of something much, much bigger.
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