In the main lab, Bulma and Future Bulma stood before a massive holographic display, numbers and graphs swirling in the air. The rest of the group—sweaty, bruised, but grinning—gathered around, eager for the latest update.
Bulma tapped her tablet, and the hologram shifted to a list of names, each accompanied by a dizzying array of numbers.
"Alright, everyone," she began, "Future Bulma and I have been analyzing your training data, ki signatures, and, well, some pretty wild math. Here's where you all stand—no sugarcoating."
Future Bulma nodded. "We're using Cell, Vegeta Majin, Goku in his Super Saiyan 3,Ultimate Gohan, Buuhan, Vegito Super Saiyan from the Buu Saga our the Buu Fight as you prefer do describe as our baseline. All multipliers are relative to that."
She cleared her throat and began:
1. Future Gohan
Future Bulma gestured to the top of the list, where Future Gohan's name glowed in gold.
"Future Gohan is, without question, the strongest among us. His Perfect Mystic form has reached a multiplier of 750,000x Vegito SSJ in his buuhan fight. He's been training with ruthless efficiency, always finding the optimal way to grow. He's even trying to grasp the mysterious red-haired form Vegeta accessed, but for now, his Mystic keeps climbing."
Future Gohan, standing at the back, rubbed his neck, a little embarrassed. "I just… don't like losing. And I had a lot of time to think about how to get stronger."
2. Vegeta
Future Bulma continued, "Vegeta is next. He can now access 'that form'—he's started calling it Super Saiyan God, though it's still unstable and he can only hold it for moments. In that state, he's about 50,000x Vegito SSJ."
Vegeta smirked, arms crossed. "It's only a matter of time before I master it. Then we'll see who's at the top."
3. Goku
Bulma took over. "Goku can now maintain a perfected, compressed Super Saiyan 3. That puts him at about 1,000x Vegito SSJ. But with Kaioken x100 stacked on top—though only for a few seconds—he can reach 100,000x Vegito SSJ."
Goku grinned, scratching his head. "Still working on making it last longer. But hey, progress!"
4. Future Trunks
Future Bulma pointed to the next name. "Future Trunks has achieved a perfect, compressed Super Saiyan 3 as well, at 800x Vegito SSJ. He's closing the gap fast."
Future Trunks nodded, determination in his eyes. "I won't let myself fall behind."
5. Present Gohan
Bulma smiled at Chichi's son. "Present Gohan's Mystic form is about 15x Vegito SSJ. Not as high as the others, but his control and adaptability make him dangerous."
Present Gohan shrugged. "I'm working on it. Maybe I'll figure out a new trick before the tournament."
6. Uub & Gotenks
Future Bulma continued, "Uub and Gotenks are both stronger than Vegito SSJ. Uub's learning Kaioken, so he's slightly ahead—he might even reach Present Gohan's level soon."
Uub grinned shyly. "I'm trying my best."
Gotenks, already fusing with Trunks in the background, shouted, "We're awesome! Just wait till you see our new move!"
7. Piccolo
Bulma nodded at the Namekian. "Piccolo's base is about the same as Buuhan from the Buu Saga. With Super Namekian, which is a 50x multiplier, he reaches Vegito's base power from back then."
Piccolo inclined his head. "I'll keep pushing. There's always another wall to break."
8. Present Trunks & Goten
Future Bulma smiled at the two boys. "Trunks can now reach Super Saiyan 3, though it's tough. He's 50% stronger than Mystic Gohan was in the Buu Saga, and 20% stronger than Goten. Goten's also achieved Super Saiyan 3, and is now stronger than Mystic Gohan from back then."
Trunks and Goten high-fived, grinning.
9. Android 17
Bulma continued, "Android 17 is at the level of Goku's Super Saiyan 3 from the Buu Saga."
17 nodded, arms folded. "Still plenty of room to grow."
10. Android 18
"18 is just a hair below her brother, almost at SSJ3 Goku's level from the Buu Saga."
18 smirked. "I'll catch up. Just watch."
11. Tien Shinhan
Future Bulma finished, "Tien is about as strong as Majin Vegeta in Super Saiyan 2. That's a huge leap from where he was."
Tien nodded, stoic as ever. "I'll keep climbing."
12–18. The Rest
Bulma smiled at the group. "Everyone else—Yamcha, Krillin, Chiaotzu, Master Roshi and the rest—are all around Perfect Cell's level or higher. That's nothing to sneeze at."
Yamcha grinned. "Hey, I'll take it."
Krillin shrugged. "Still stronger than I ever thought I'd be."
Bulma and Future Bulma had turned the main lab into a command center. Holographic graphs, ki readings, and battle footage covered every wall. The two scientists worked in perfect sync, analyzing every scrap of data.
Bulma, tapping her tablet: "Look at this, Future Me. Gohan's ki density is off the charts. His Mystic form isn't just a multiplier—it's like he's compressing his potential into a singularity."
Future Bulma, eyes wide: "And Vegeta's red-haired form—my sensors can't even read it. It's like he's using a different kind of energy. Maybe that's why Piccolo called it 'god ki'?"
Bulma: "Goku's adaptation rate is insane. Every time he uses Kaioken on top of SSJ3, his body gets a little better at handling the strain. If he keeps this up, he might actually be able to use x100 for more than a few seconds."
Future Bulma: "And look at Uub's growth curve. He's learning at a rate that's almost… Majin-like. His cells must be adapting on the fly."
Bulma: "We need to keep everyone healthy. I'm doubling the senzu bean production and upgrading the healing pods."
Future Bulma: "And I'm reinforcing the gravity chambers. Last time, Vegeta nearly blew one up."
Future Gohan trained with a relentless focus. He meditated for hours, visualizing every movement, then unleashed flurries of attacks in the gravity chamber. He sparred with Goku, Vegeta, and Future Trunks, always pushing for more.
Future Gohan (to Goku, after a brutal spar): "I realized something. If I compress Mystic even further, I can spike my output for a split second—like a controlled explosion. I call it Infinity Pulse."
Goku, panting: "That's wild! It's like you're turning your whole body into a bomb for a moment."
Future Gohan: "Exactly. But I have to be careful. If I lose focus, I could tear myself apart."
Vegeta spent hours alone, chasing the red-haired transformation. He meditated, then fought Goku and Future Gohan, trying to trigger the form at will.
Vegeta (to Bulma, after emerging from the chamber, hair still faintly red): "It's not just power. It's… connection. For a moment, I can feel everyone's energy. I'm calling it Super Saiyan God."
Bulma, scanning him: "Your ki signature disappears when you transform. It's like you're on a different frequency."
Vegeta: "I'll master it. I have to."
Goku alternated between sparring and meditation. He pushed his body with Kaioken, stacking it on top of SSJ3 until his muscles screamed.
Goku (to Piccolo): "I figured out a new move. If I wrap the Kamehameha in a spiral of Kaioken, it multiplies the force. I call it Kaioken Spiral Kamehameha."
Piccolo: "Just don't blow your arms off."
Goku, grinning: "No promises!"
Future Trunks trained with his father and Future Gohan, focusing on ki control and swordsmanship.
Future Trunks (to Present Gohan): "I realized if I move fast enough, my sword leaves afterimages. I can strike from multiple angles at once—Chrono Slash."
Present Gohan: "That's genius. You're turning speed into offense."
Present Gohan focused on defense and adaptability. He meditated with Piccolo, learning to sense and redirect energy.
Present Gohan (to Piccolo): "If I can shape my Mystic aura into a shield, I can absorb and reflect attacks. I'm calling it Mystic Guard."
Piccolo: "Good. Defense is just as important as offense."
Uub trained with Goku, learning to control Kaioken and combine it with his Majin heritage.
Uub (to Gotenks): "When I use Kaioken and channel my Majin energy, I get a burst of power. It's wild, but hard to control. Majin Kaioken Burst."
Gotenks: "Sounds awesome! Let's see who can blow up more targets!"
Gotenks (Trunks and Goten) spent hours perfecting fusion and inventing new attacks.
Gotenks (to Uub): "Check this out! Super Ghost Blitz Army—dozens of mini-ghosts that can fuse together for a mega-explosion!"
Uub, laughing: "You're crazy!"
Piccolo meditated and sparred with everyone, focusing on control and support.
Piccolo (to Tien): "I've developed a new move—Namekian Binding Wave. It's a green energy whip that can immobilize even the fastest opponent."
Tien: "That could turn the tide in a close fight."
Present Trunks and Goten pushed each other, racing to master Super Saiyan 3.
Trunks (to Goten): "I've got a new move—Thunder Flash Kick. It's a high-speed, electrified kick that stuns enemies."
Goten: "Not bad! I've got Dragon Roar Cannon—a mouth blast that echoes like a dragon's cry."
Android 17 and 18 trained together, refining their teamwork.
17 (to 18): "Photon Mirage—hard-light clones to confuse and overwhelm."
18: "Infinity Spiral—spinning, multi-directional energy attack. Let's see who can hit more targets."
Tien and Chiaotzu worked on psychic resistance and rapid-fire attacks.
Tien: "Tri-Beam Nova—condensed, rapid-fire Tri-Beams."
Chiaotzu: "Psychic Net—mental trap to freeze an opponent."
Yamcha and Krillin sparred, pushing their limits.
Yamcha: "Wolf Fang Cyclone—tornado of ki slashes."
Krillin: "Destructo Disk Barrage—homing disks, rapid-fire."
The training grounds were a constant flurry of activity. Goku and Vegeta's clashes sent shockwaves through the compound. Future Gohan and Future Trunks meditated together, then unleashed synchronized attacks. Piccolo coached Uub, helping him control his bursts of power. Gotenks challenged everyone to friendly duels, while Android 17 and 18 ran tag-team drills.
Bulma and Future Bulma monitored everything, adjusting gravity, healing injuries, and analyzing data.
Bulma (to Future Bulma): "Look at the way Goku and Vegeta push each other. Their growth curves spike every time they spar."
Future Bulma: "And Uub's adaptation rate is off the charts. He might catch up to Present Gohan before the tournament."
Bulma: "I'm worried about the strain on everyone's bodies. We need to make sure they don't burn out."
Future Bulma: "I've got the healing pods on standby. And I'm reinforcing the training rooms—again."
The Science of Growth
Every night, the group gathered in the lab to review progress. Bulma and Future Bulma explained the science behind each breakthrough.
Future Bulma: "Future Gohan's Perfect Mystic is like a compressed star—maximum output, minimum waste. He's pushing the multiplier higher every day."
Bulma: "Vegeta's red form—Super Saiyan God—operates on a different frequency. My sensors can't read it, but the energy output is astronomical."
Future Bulma: "Goku's Kaioken stacking is unique. His cells adapt to the strain, letting him push the multiplier higher each time."
Bulma: "Future Trunks and Present Gohan are focusing on control and adaptability. Their new techniques are about efficiency, not just raw power."
Future Bulma: "Uub's Majin heritage lets him adapt on the fly. His growth curve is almost exponential."
Bulma: "Piccolo's focus on support and control makes him invaluable in a team fight."
Future Bulma: "Trunks and Goten's rivalry pushes them both. Their new moves are designed to disrupt and stun stronger opponents."
Bulma: "Android 17 and 18's teamwork is their strength. Their new techniques are about overwhelming and confusing the enemy."
Future Bulma: "Tien, Yamcha, Krillin, and Chiaotzu are all pushing their limits. Their new moves are about precision and timing."
Future Gohan (to Present Gohan, after a tough spar): "You're stronger than you think. Don't compare yourself to me—find your own path."
Present Gohan, smiling: "Thanks. I'll do my best."
Vegeta (to Future Trunks, after a rare moment of praise): "You've made me proud, son. Don't stop now."
Future Trunks, eyes shining: "I won't, Dad."
Goku (to Uub, after a breakthrough): "You've got the heart of a warrior. Remember that."
Uub, grinning: "I will, Goku."
Piccolo (to Gotenks, after a wild duel): "You two are chaos incarnate. But you're also brilliant. Use that."
Gotenks, laughing: "We will, Mr. Piccolo!"
Bulma and Future Bulma watched it all, pride and worry mingling in their eyes.
The Next Day
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Future Bulma: "Now, the hard part. Only seven can go. Here's the logic."
She highlighted the names on the screen:
Future Gohan—Unmatched raw power, adaptability, and leadership.
Vegeta—Access to the mysterious red form, second only to Future Gohan.
Goku—Versatility, Kaioken stacking, and creative techniques.
Future Trunks—Rapid growth, sword techniques, and tactical mind.
Present Gohan—Adaptability, Mystic Guard, and potential for rapid improvement.
Uub—Majin heritage, Kaioken, and unpredictable growth.
Piccolo—Support, control, and strategic flexibility.
Bulma: "Gotenks is powerful, but fusion time is limited and risky. Trunks and Goten are close, but not quite there yet. Android 17 and 18 are strong, but their ceiling is lower. Tien, Yamcha, Krillin, and Chiaotzu are invaluable, but the gap is too wide for this tournament."
Gotenks, pouting: "Aw, come on! We could totally blow up the bracket!"
Piccolo, gently: "You're both incredible, but we need stability. If the fusion runs out at the wrong time…"
Future Bulma: "We'll need you as backup, Gotenks. If anyone falls, you're first in."
Uub, looking nervous: "I'll do my best. I know I'm the least experienced, but I won't let you down."
Goku, smiling: "You've got the heart, Uub. That's what matters."
Vegeta, gruff: "Just don't get cocky."
Future Trunks, to Present Gohan: "We'll cover each other. If you see an opening, take it."
Present Gohan nodded, determination in his eyes. "I won't hesitate."
Tournament Rules—The Stakes
Future Bulma brought up a new hologram, displaying the rules Danzai had given her long ago. (well the voice only appered in her head, so not really ''talked'' but you get it)
Seven warriors per universe.
1v1 matches, opponents chosen at random.
No fighting someone from your own universe.
Losing means your entire timeline ceases to exist.
The winner can choose to restore erased timelines at the end.
She looked around the room, her voice steady. "This isn't just about us. Every universe, every timeline, is fighting for survival. If we lose, everything—everyone—disappears. But if we win, we can bring back any timeline that was erased."
Future Gohan, quietly: "We fight for everyone who can't. For every world that never got a chance."
Goku, fist clenched: "We won't let them down."
Vegeta, eyes blazing: "We win. That's all there is to it."
The team huddled, discussing tactics. Goku and Vegeta argued about opening strategies, Future Gohan and Piccolo debated support roles, and Uub listened intently, absorbing every word.
Future Bulma and Bulma ran last-minute diagnostics, checking everyone's health and ki stability. Present Gohan and Future Trunks sparred, pushing each other to new heights. Piccolo meditated, offering advice to anyone who asked.
Krillin, Tien, Yamcha, and the others watched, pride and nostalgia in their eyes. Videl, Chi-Chi, Pan, Marron, and the rest of the families gathered, offering support and love.
As the night wore on, the team stood together, looking up at the stars.
Tomorrow, the fate of their timeline—and countless others—would be decided.