"Haah!"
At that moment, Son Goku let out a shout and transformed directly into Super Saiyan 2.
Zamasu's brows twitched slightly as he watched him. He could clearly sense just how powerful Goku had become in this form.
"Incredibleā¦ to think one can amplify their power through transformation!"
Gowasu turned around, staring at Goku with visible shock.
"That is the transformation of the Saiyan raceāSuper Saiyan."
Whis explained calmly from the side.
"Oh? Superā¦ Saiyan?"
Zamasu and Gowasu repeated the term at the same time.
"His energy has increased several timesā¦ no!"
Zamasu carefully sensed it, his expression tightening.
This wasn't just a simple multiplicationāhis power had increased dozens of timesā¦ perhaps even a hundred times!
"What a terrifying raceā¦"
Gowasu couldn't help but sigh in amazement.
"Ever since I fought Lord Beerus, Supreme Kai, you're the second god I've faced! Oh, rightā¦ Zeru doesn't really count as a godāeven though he's stronger than most of them!"
Goku grinned, speaking casually, as if discussing something trivial.
"This guyā¦ actually fought Lord Beerus? And that Zeru he mentionedā¦ could it be that man? Stronger than most gods?!"
Zamasu had initially paid no attention to Zeru, since the latter concealed his aura perfectly. But now, hearing this, his thoughts began to shift.
"The Saiyansā¦ truly are a frightening human race."
Zamasu refocused on Goku, his gaze filled with seriousness.
"Alright, Supreme Kaiāhere I come!"
Goku's eyes sharpened as he shouted and charged forward.
Bang!
Zamasu assumed a defensive stance. The moment Goku closed in, he sidestepped, grabbed him, and struck out with a palm.
"You are strongābut a mortal is still just a mortal. This ends now."
Zamasu narrowed his eyes coldly.
"Not quite!"
Goku's light laugh rang out. In the next instant, his figure flickered, appearing right in front of Zamasu. He threw a punch that sent Zamasu flying over a hundred meters away.
"What?!"
Gowasu's expression changed drastically. He had already realized Goku was strongābut he never expected him to be this powerful!
"Thisā¦ is this really power a mortal can possess?!"
Not only GowasuāZamasu himself was shaken to the core.
In his eyes, mortals were selfish, insignificant beings.
So how could someone like Goku existāsomeone who wielded power surpassing that of gods?!
"Wow! As expected of a Supreme Kaiāyou're already comparable to our Universe 7 Supreme Kai!"
Goku rushed forward again, stopping his fist just inches from Zamasu's forehead. Then he reverted to his normal form, smiling as he extended his hand.
"Mortalsā¦"
Zamasu clenched his teeth. The killing intent toward Goku was becoming harder and harder to suppress.
"Zamasu!"
Gowasu called out in warning.
"ā¦Hah."
Zamasu suppressed his rage, gritted his teeth, and took Goku's hand to stand up.
Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Zeru, who was yawning off to the side, looking utterly bored. A surge of frustration rose within him again.
Why could these mortals grow so powerful through mere training?!
"Alright, Goku's had his fun. We should be leaving now. Zeruā¦ I'll leave it to you."
Beerus yawned as well, stretching lazily. He took a few steps, then suddenly stopped and turned back.
"Oh rightāhow did you know Black Goku's aura resembled Zamasu's?"
Zeru shrugged, clearly uninterested in answering.
"This man named Zeruā¦ he's not afraid of Lord Beerus at all! More importantlyā¦ his attitude is unbelievably arrogant! But then againā¦ perhaps only someone who can defeat Lord Beerus would dare act like this!"
Gowasu's heart trembled.
Everyone knew that Gods of Destruction, who wielded destruction energy, stood at the absolute peak of power. Almost no one dared to challenge them.
And Zeruā
He didn't openly challenge Beerus.
He simply ignored him.
And sometimes, that silent disregard was even more provocative than direct defiance.
Yet what shocked Gowasu the most wasā
Beerus showed no anger.
No irritation.
Onlyā¦ helplessness.
A God of Destruction, feeling helpless toward a mere "mortal"?
Who would believe such a thing?
"Butā¦ with power like his, he has the right to ignore a God of Destruction."
Gowasu understood one thing clearlyā
This world was ruled by strength.
The stronger your fists, the greater your authority.
"Gowasu, we'll be going."
Beerus and Whis stepped closer to Zeru. After bidding farewell, they placed their hands on his shoulder.
"That's it? Already leaving?"
Goku asked, still not fully satisfied.
"What else did you expect?"
Beerus waved his hand dismissively.
"If you're still itching for a fight, I'll be your sparring partner when we get back to Universe 7."
Goku's eyes lit up instantly. He waved at Zamasu, then teleported over to Zeru.
In the next momentā
Zeru activated his advanced Instant Transmission.
Everyone vanished.
"Son Gokuā¦ Zeruā¦ Saiyansā¦ Super Saiyanā¦"
Zamasu's eyes narrowed as he watched them disappear.
"I'll remember all of you."
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