Chapter 204: Chapter 204: Obnoxious Vegeta
Goten [in mind]: 'Vegeta in this timeline seems even more arrogant and ignorant than in any other timeline.'
(Goten thought to himself, observing the Saiyan prince.)
Goten [in mind]: 'He doesn't even take Lord Beerus seriously. It looks like I'll get to see some good drama soon.'
(Goten chose not to intervene in the argument between Vegeta and Supreme Kai.)
(He knew that once Beerus arrived, Vegeta's pride would be crushed under the God of Destruction's overwhelming power.)
(It would be a humbling experience—one that Goten was almost looking forward to.)
Supreme Kai: "Goku, this matter is extremely serious."
(Supreme Kai said, his tone heavy with urgency.)
Supreme Kai: "I hope you'll take it to heart. If Lord Beerus truly comes to Earth, please do not provoke him. I know you Saiyans love to fight, but this opponent is beyond anything you can imagine. If Lord Beerus gets angry, the entire Earth—and possibly the entire galaxy—could be destroyed. Please, for the sake of everyone, control your urge to fight."
(Supreme Kai's words were a desperate plea.)
(He knew Goku was more reasonable than Vegeta, but even Goku's love for battle could lead to disaster.)
Goku: "I understand, Lord Supreme Kai."
(Goku replied, nodding seriously.)
Goku: "If nothing happens, we won't provoke Lord Beerus. But if he threatens the Earth, we won't hesitate to act."
(Goku's response was firm.)
(While he respected Supreme Kai's warning, he couldn't stand by if the Earth was in danger.)
Supreme Kai: "Very well."
(Supreme Kai said, sighing.)
Supreme Kai: "Here, take these Potara earrings. My ancestor gave them to me before I came here. He seemed to anticipate that I might not be able to convince you. If a battle with Lord Beerus becomes inevitable, these might help."
(Supreme Kai handed the earrings to Goku, then turned his attention to Goten.)
(There was something familiar about the young man, and an overwhelming divine energy radiated from him.)
Supreme Kai: "Excuse me... have we met before?"
(Supreme Kai asked, his tone cautious.)
Goten: "No, Lord Supreme Kai, we've never met."
(Goten replied politely.)
(Despite never having met this version of Supreme Kai, Goten felt a deep sense of gratitude.)
(In his timeline, Supreme Kai had sacrificed himself to save Goten and others.)
(That debt of gratitude extended to all versions of this Supreme Kais, regardless of the timeline.)
Supreme Kai: "I see."
(Supreme Kai said, still puzzled.)
Supreme Kai: "But I sensed divine energy from you just now. Is that... real?"
(Supreme Kai's question was hesitant but curious.)
(The idea of a Saiyan possessing divine power was almost unheard of.)
Goten: "Yes, due to some unique circumstances, I've gained the power of a god."
(Goten admitted, nodding.)
(There was no point in hiding it.)
(Supreme Kai's ability to sense divine energy was sharp, and Goten's power was too vast to conceal completely.)
Supreme Kai: "If possible, after Lord Beerus arrives, please try to reason with Goku and Vegeta."
(Supreme Kai said, his tone pleading.)
Supreme Kai: "We'll take our leave now."
(With that, Supreme Kai and Kibito used Instant Transmission to depart.)
(They couldn't risk being seen by Beerus, as it might complicate things further.)
(As soon as Supreme Kai left, Goku turned to Goten, his curiosity piqued.)
Goku: "Goten, Lord Supreme Kai said you have the power of a god. What's going on? Did you become a god in your timeline?"
(Goku's eyes sparkled with interest.)
(The idea of a Saiyan becoming a god was fascinating.)
Goten: "Yes, in my timeline, I did become a god."
(Goten confirmed, nodding.)
(In his world, Goten had ascended to godhood, becoming one of the most powerful beings in the universe.)
(Even Zeno and the Grand Priest paled in comparison to his strength.)
Goku and Vegeta: "What? Really?!"
(Goku and Vegeta's eyes widened in shock as Goten confirmed his divine status.)
(While they had sensed that Goten was extraordinary, the idea of him becoming a god was beyond their expectations.)
Vegeta: "So, you're saying you're like a Supreme Kai in your timeline?"
(Vegeta asked, his tone dripping with sarcasm.)
Vegeta: "If that's the case, there's nothing impressive about it. Supreme Kais are weaklings. For a Saiyan to become one is almost an insult to our warrior race."
(Vegeta's arrogance was on full display.)
(To him, Supreme Kais were insignificant, and the idea of a Saiyan taking on such a role was laughable.)
Goku: "Come on, Vegeta."
(Goku interjected, trying to mediate.)
Goku: "Even becoming a Supreme Kai requires a lot of skill. It's not something just anyone can do. Besides, you and I couldn't even qualify for that role."
(Goku's attempt to reason with Vegeta fell on deaf ears.)
(The Saiyan prince was too wrapped up in his own pride to see reason.)
Vegeta: "Oh? Is this how you defend your son, Kakarot?"
(Vegeta sneered.)
Vegeta: "If Trunks ever became a Supreme Kai, I'd disown him. It's embarrassing for a Saiyan to stoop to that level."
(Vegeta's words were harsh, and the tension in the room grew palpable.)
(Even Bulma, who was used to Vegeta's abrasive personality, couldn't stay silent.)
Bulma: "Vegeta, can you stop being so obnoxious?"
(Bulma snapped.)
Bulma: "This is my birthday party, not a battlefield. Don't ruin it with your big mouth!"
(Bulma's frustration was evident.)
(Despite his age, Vegeta hadn't matured much.)
(If anything, his pride and combativeness had only grown stronger over the years.)
Goten: "Vegeta, do you really think you're that impressive?"
(Goten said, his voice cold and steady.)
Goten: "You look down on Supreme Kais, but let me ask you this—would you like to test your strength against me?"
(Goten had had enough of Vegeta's arrogance.)
(In other timelines, Vegeta had grown and matured, learning humility through hardship.)
(But this version of Vegeta was stuck in his old ways, blinded by his own pride.)
Vegeta: "You want to fight me?"
(Vegeta laughed, his confidence unshaken.)
Vegeta: "Don't blame me when I crush you in an instant. I might not even need more than a finger to put you in your place."
(Vegeta's words were bold, but Goten remained unfazed.)
Goten: "I've met many versions of Vegeta across different timelines."
(Goten said, his tone calm but firm.)
Goten: "But you? You're by far the most arrogant. I wasn't planning on picking a fight, but your self-righteousness is too much. In front of true strength, you're not even an ant. Crushing you would be effortless."
(Goten's words were a direct challenge, and Vegeta's pride wouldn't allow him to back down.)
Vegeta: "Did you hear that, Kakarot?"
(Vegeta said, turning to Goku with a smirk.)
Vegeta: "Your son thinks he can compare me to an ant. Well, don't blame me when I teach him a lesson. I won't hold back."
(Before anyone could react, Vegeta lunged at Goten, his fist aimed directly at the young Saiyan's forehead.)
(Boom!...)
(The impact was loud, but the result was shocking.)
(Vegeta's fist connected with Goten's forehead, but Goten didn't budge.)
(Not even a flinch.)
(His expression remained calm, as if Vegeta's attack was nothing more than a gentle tap.)
(The room fell silent.)
(Everyone stared in disbelief.)
(Vegeta, the proud Saiyan prince, had just thrown a full-powered punch, and Goten hadn't even moved.)
[To Be Continued...]