This time, Son Goku's speed and strength rose sharply.
Two golden figures clashed fiercely in midair.
Fists and feet collided again and again, each impact erupting with deafening booms and violent shockwaves that tore through the sky.
However, the outcome did not unfold the way Goku had expected.
Even after pushing himself to the limit, he was still being completely suppressed by Vegeta.
Every one of Vegeta's movements was calm, precise, and effortless.
"Why… why is this happening…?"
After another exchange, Goku was blasted backward by Vegeta's overwhelming power, barely managing to stabilize himself. His mind was filled with confusion.
"Still don't understand, Goku?"
Vegeta flashed in front of him and kicked him away again.
"Under Mr. Whis's guidance, I learned long ago how to draw out every ounce of my strength! And you— You're still standing still!"
"Tch…!" Goku clenched his fists, breathing heavily.
"In that case…"
He slowly straightened, his gaze becoming incomparably resolute.
"I'll smash your so-called technique with absolute power!"
"HAAAAAAAH—!!!"
Goku began gathering everything he had.
An enormous ki burst violently from his body.
His golden hair surged wildly, rapidly growing until it reached his waist.
In the distance, Whis paused mid-sip of his tea, raising an eyebrow.
"Oh my, oh my… is Mr. Son Goku finally going all out?"
Super Saiyan Three!
"Vegeta!" Goku roared, his voice shaking the heavens.
"You should be satisfied now! This is my strongest form!"
Facing Goku's Super Saiyan Three transformation, Vegeta's expression didn't change in the slightest.
"Strongest form?"
Vegeta slowly shook his head, a trace of pity in his voice.
"Goku… is this really all you've got?"
"What?!" Goku stared at him in disbelief.
"What I mean is—"
Vegeta calmly restrained the golden aura around his body.
"This flashy, inefficient transformation that burns stamina like firewood… In my eyes— It's nothing but trash."
Vegeta raised his head slightly.
"Now I'll show you the true power of the God Realm."
The moment his words fell—
Hum—
A completely different aura erupted from within Vegeta.
A vast, sky-blue divine ki surged outward, instantly overwhelming the battlefield.
The pressure alone made Goku's breathing falter.
His mind went blank.
"This… this is…"
His voice trembled.
"It's the same as Loren's…"
Vegeta's eyes were cold and unwavering.
"Super Saiyan Blue."
"Goku— The game is over."
The next instant, Vegeta vanished.
Thud!
A dull, heavy impact echoed through the air.
Vegeta's fist slammed straight into Goku's abdomen.
"Ugh—!"
A mouthful of bile burst from Goku's mouth as his eyes rolled back.
The enormous force instantly knocked him out of Super Saiyan Three, his long golden hair reverting to black as his consciousness plunged into darkness.
Vegeta caught Goku's collapsing body before it hit the ground.
At this moment—
Vegeta, Prince of Saiyans, had finally surpassed Goku.
And not just surpassed him.
He had left him far behind.
Whis calmly watched from afar, teacup in hand, a satisfied smile on his face.
"Oh ho ho ho… it seems Mr. Vegeta's year of training has produced truly remarkable results."
With a gentle wave of his staff, Goku's unconscious body floated toward him.
Whis lightly tapped Goku's forehead.
A warm, gentle energy flowed into him.
"Ugh…"
Goku slowly opened his eyes.
"Vegeta…?"
The next second, he suddenly sprang to his feet.
There was no frustration, no humiliation in his expression—
Only pure excitement.
He rushed straight to Vegeta, circling him like an excited child.
"That was amazing, Vegeta! Super Saiyan… Blue?! How did you do it?! Teach me! Teach me!"
Vegeta's forehead veins bulged violently.
This idiot…
Did he have no sense of shame at all after being knocked unconscious?!
"Get away from me, Goku!"
Vegeta snapped, waving his hand and dispelling his Super Saiyan Blue form.
"Don't be so stingy!" Goku laughed, sticking close with a grin.
"Aren't we rivals? If you get stronger, of course I have to catch up! So tell me—how did you train?"
"This power was forged through hellish training!" Vegeta puffed out his chest proudly.
"You think I'd just hand it to you?"
He basked in this feeling.
Once, it had always been him chasing Goku's back.
Every time he thought he had caught up, Goku would pull out something new and leave him behind again.
That frustration had nearly crushed the pride of a Saiyan Prince.
But today—
Everything was reversed.
He was the one standing at the peak.
Looking down.
This feeling was intoxicating.
However…
Another figure surfaced in Vegeta's mind.
Loren.
The monster who had defeated even God of Destruction Beerus.
Compared to him, Vegeta knew—
He was still not enough.
His triumph dimmed slightly.
No… still not enough.
I must become stronger.
I must surpass Loren and stand at the absolute pinnacle!
"Vegeta?" Goku waved a hand in front of his face.
"You've been zoning out. What are you thinking about?"
"Nothing." Vegeta turned away coldly.
"Goku, don't waste your time. The power of the God Realm isn't something a simple-minded idiot like you can grasp."
"God Realm?" Goku instantly latched onto the words, his eyes shining.
"So that blue form is God Realm power?! That's awesome! How do you enter it? Is it like Gohan's ritual? No… you were alone…"
Goku scratched his head, completely lost.
...
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