Dragon Ball: I Became Cell in a Doomed Future-Chapter 209 - 209: Champa Came Prepared

Belmod raised an eyebrow.
"Good point. Then we'd better make Toppo drop any idea of 'sparring' and show his strongest form in front of all the gods."
Marcarita frowned.
"That's way too dangerous. His opponent is just a mortal. If Toppo loses control, that Son Goku guy could really die, darling."
"Hmph. This concerns the survival of our universe." Belmod's tone grew colder and colder. "Besides, Beerus is already supposed to be dead. I don't know what trick he used to crawl back, but now he's coaxed Lord Zeno into holding this tournament that puts all universes at risk."
Supreme Kai Kai spoke calmly,
"Whatever the case, Son Goku's identity as Lord Zeno's 'friend' is bad news for us. Erasing him as soon as possible is our best option."
Marcarita's brows knit tighter.
"You're painting Universe 7 far too black. This will drag innocent lives into the mess, darling."
"Marcarita, don't you dislike Vados?" Belmod coaxed. "Once we're done with Universe 7, it'll be Universe 6's turn. Then you'll be the only most beautiful angel left."
"If Vados ends up on the brink of erasure, the Grand Priest will punish her afterwards anyway. There's no point specifically targeting her. Besides, I just dislike her cooking. It's not like she'd ever force me to eat anything that disgusting…"
"If you're not joining in," Belmod's eyes went cold, "then I'll have to ask you to stick to the usual angel neutrality."
Marcarita sighed softly, gave a small nod, and stepped back behind the two of them.
Supreme Kai Kai turned toward the highest throne on the central platform and spoke respectfully.
"Lord Zeno, I am Kai, Supreme Kai of Universe 11. I have a request."
"What is it?" Zeno asked.
"Since this is a special match, I hope Toppo will be allowed to display his true power. Therefore, I suggest…"
Every gaze in the arena shifted toward Universe 11's stand. Everyone was dying to hear what would come next.
Kai smiled broadly.
"…I suggest we remove all rule restrictions. No matter if either combatant's life is in danger, no one outside the ring is allowed to interfere."
The arena erupted.
The gods began whispering amongst themselves.
"Universe 11 actually wants to take out Son Goku during the match, right in front of Lord Zeno."
"Oh? There's such a good deal on the table? Universe 9 is the first to support that!"
"Hee hee hee… As long as it hurts Beerus, I'm in."
"Anyway, Universe 7 brought this on themselves."
"If they don't obediently accept erasure, they can't blame us for teaming up against them…"
In the span of a few breaths, the gods had practically reached a consensus.
The Grand Priest narrowed his eyes.
"Lord Zeno, what do you think?"
Zeno's little face scrunched with hesitation.
Goku raised his head, gaze firm.
"Hey, Zen uh, All-Chan. I want my opponent to give it everything he's got!"
"…All right then. Approved," Zeno said.
"Lord Zeno is wise," Kai said, bowing low.
On Universe 7's stand, Beerus' expression was dark and heavy.
"Whis, that hot-blooded man down there… can you see through his power?"
"He seems to be the type who prides himself on 'justice'," Whis answered lightly. "Judging from his strength, I'm afraid Mister Goku won't gain any advantage."
"Damn it!" Beerus snorted coldly. "Anyone who won't shut up about justice has never been any good."
"On that, I wholeheartedly agree," Frieza said comfortably, posture relaxed, making no effort to hide the smile on his face.
"So annoying!" Beerus clutched his head, almost frantic. "Levos, do you have any ideas?"
Levos shook his head.
After all, this special match wouldn't directly determine the survival of the universe. There was no need to overthink it.
Aside from cheering Goku on, there really wasn't much he could do.
"Goku! Remember this Saiyans have no limits!"
"Mister Goku, do your best. Just fight with everything you've got!" Supreme Kai Shin mustered his courage and shouted after Levos.
"Goku sir, I believe you'll definitely win!"
"Hohoho! Do your best I love a good fight."
"You brat, fight with all you've got and don't embarrass Universe 7!" Beerus roared.
"Son Goku, remember this only I am allowed to defeat you!" Frieza added, arrogant as ever.
"Don't worry, everyone. I've got no intention of losing!" Goku flashed a wide grin.
The Grand Priest smiled faintly and spoke in an unhurried tone.
"Then… let the match begin."
The moment the words fell
Boom!
Toppo's fist smashed into the arena floor, shattering it.
"Petty evil…"
"Ordinary evil…"
"Overwhelming evil…"
"I will smash all evil to dust with my fists of justice!"
With each line, he struck a brand-new heroic pose.
On the Universe 7 stand, Beerus bared his fangs.
"So he really sees us as the evil side!"
"Being a hero of justice isn't easy, either," Whis replied mildly.
Levos felt a strange twinge of regret. If only the entire Masked Saiyan Superhero Squad were here to see this.
Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Frieza's cheek twitching nonstop.
"Your Majesty," Levos said, "if you're missing Captain Ginyu, you can always come visit Earth more often. You're all old acquaintances anyway."
Frieza's mouth twitched. He ground his teeth.
"Earth… really is a place I just can't seem to let go of."
Levos blinked solemnly.
"When you come, I'll treat you to something called marinated raw crab. It's delicious."
"Crab?" Frieza blinked, thrown for a moment.
Levos only smiled, saying nothing more.
"Is this really the time to be discussing food?" Beerus snapped, frowning. After a beat, he added, "I've remembered the name of that dish. Next time I go to Earth, you'd better serve it to me first!"
Down on the ring, Goku let his Super Saiyan 4 transformation slip away.
"Huh?"
The spectators all leaned forward, suddenly even more interested.
The Saiyans of Universe 6, especially, stared at Goku without blinking.
"I wonder how strong the Saiyans of Universe 7 really are," Cabba murmured. "That transformation of his is weird completely different from ours."
"Hah! No matter how strong he is, he won't be a match for me," Caulifla declared, arms crossed. "My goal is the strongest guy in their universe!"
"Hey! Caulifla, don't get too full of yourself. Only Hit has a real shot at beating Levos," Champa yelled.
Beside him, Universe 6's Supreme Kai Fuwa quickly chimed in.
"That's right. If killing were allowed in the official tournament rules, Hit would definitely be the strongest fighter among all universes."
"Hmph! I don't want Levos dead, anyway. Once this tournament is over, he and those guys on Earth will all be ours residents of Universe 6!" Champa said smugly.
"Our Universe 6 is way ahead of all the others when it comes to preparing for the Tournament of Power!"
When he finished, a self-satisfied grin spread across his face. He picked up the bottle of soda beside him and chugged it.
"Puh-ha! That hits the spot!"
"Lord Champa, don't get too carried away," Vados said with a pained smile. "Even if we did find a way to limit Mister Levos' full strength, that information was tricked out of me by my sly little brother."
"It's fine, Vados. We've prepared so thoroughly that Universe 6 is definitely going to win!" Champa said, full of confidence.
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