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Chapter 69 - Chapter 68: The Strongest Battle (Part 1)

"Damn it... hurry up and fuse already… I can't… hold out much longer…" Goku struggled to speak as he looked at his two shadow clones. His whole face was flushed red from exertion, his body trembling as he pushed himself beyond his limits. Even talking had become difficult.

"Understood," the two clones nodded solemnly.

"What's this?" Beerus looked at the sudden appearance of two identical Gokus, visibly surprised. "True clones formed purely from energy? I didn't think you had such a technique. But even so, what can you possibly change with this?"

"Fusion!" the two shadow clones shouted in unison. Light flared around them as they slowly fused together into one body.

"Oh? So he still had something up his sleeve? Looks like I don't need to leave just yet." Whis raised his eyebrows in mild amusement as he watched the fusion complete. He reclined back into his seat and leisurely resumed snacking. Since he had never paid close attention to Goku before, he was naturally unaware of this fusion technique.

"What's Goku trying to do now?" Krillin and the others watched nervously.

With a flick of Goku's finger, a pair of Potara earrings suddenly hovered in the air. "Quick, put them on! I'm at my limit!" Goku's body was still gradually being pushed downward by the immense pressure.

The fused clone nodded without hesitation. He placed the left earring on Goku's left ear and the right earring on his own right ear. Instantly, brilliant light engulfed the two, and they merged into one being. A terrifying surge of energy erupted from their fusion. The already shattered planet beneath them finally collapsed under the sheer force, disintegrating into cosmic dust with a thunderous boom!

"That… that power!" For once, the usually composed Whis leapt to his feet, his face full of disbelief. "This energy… it's nearly on my level! How is this possible?! Just a mere mortal from the lower realm… how can he have reached such a height?! This is… beyond imagination!"

"Th-That power… it can't be…" Beerus stared in shock at the scene below. Goku had caught his full-powered Destruction Death Bomb with just one hand—completely halting its descent. A chill ran down Beerus's spine. In that moment, Goku's image overlapped in his mind with that of Whis—an invincible figure. "No way! Has this guy really reached Whis's level?! That's impossible! I'm the God of Destruction! If anyone's supposed to reach that level, it's me! How can I lose to a mere mortal from the lower realm?! No… no!!"

"Heh… Feeling scared now, Beerus? So what's it gonna be? Will you hand over your title as God of Destruction willingly… or do I have to beat you into giving it up?" Goku balanced the Destruction Death Bomb with one hand, his gaze sharp and domineering. His aura radiated the confidence and ferocity of an undefeated war god.

"Don't be so arrogant! You think you've already won?!" Beerus's fury exploded outward, his whole body brimming with destructive energy. He raised a finger and fired a concentrated energy beam at his own Destruction Death Bomb, intending to detonate it in Goku's face.

"Hmph! You think that'll work?" Goku snorted coldly. His Divine Eye flared open, stars swirling within it. In the blink of an eye, the energy beam twisted through space and emerged behind the Death Bomb—completely missing Goku—and streaked toward a distant planet, where it exploded in a brilliant flash, vaporizing the celestial body.

Thanks to Goku's rapidly growing strength, his Divine Eye—and the spatial-temporal techniques that came with it—had become vastly more powerful. Beerus hadn't even used his full strength with that beam, since he'd only meant to detonate the bomb. But now, after fusion, Goku's power had already far surpassed him. There was no way Beerus could break through his spatial techniques anymore.

"That was… a micro spatial law? He's actually grasped a high-level spatial technique like that?" Whis looked at Goku, amazed. "Even though it's a self-developed, rudimentary law, that's still incredibly impressive. He keeps surprising me. I never expected such a fascinating individual to emerge from the lower realm. He might even be a good candidate to inherit the title of God of Destruction." Whis paused for a moment, then muttered to himself, "At this point, Lord Beerus might not be his match anymore. Should I step in? But if I do, Lord Beerus will definitely be unhappy… What a dilemma…"

Beerus's expression grew grim. He wasn't an idiot—he could clearly sense that Goku was now stronger than him. For a God of Destruction to be outmatched by a mortal from the lower realm… the thought alone enraged him.

"Heh… Holding up something this big is kind of tiring," Goku smirked as he looked at the Destruction Death Bomb. "Guess I'll help myself then!" He placed both hands under the massive energy sphere, and as starlight shimmered in his eyes, a black hole-like vortex formed in his palms. He began absorbing the energy bomb!

Previously, he hadn't dared try this, fearing the energy would tear him apart. But now—after fusing into Super Saiyan 4 Fusion—those concerns were gone. The massive Destruction Death Bomb was sucked into his body like water down a drain, and Goku's aura began to swell even stronger!

"This… This guy… How twisted is his talent?!" Whis's eyes widened in shock once again. This time, he was genuinely shaken. His expression turned serious for the first time. "A mortal with such terrifying potential… If given time, surpassing even me isn't out of the question. This is beyond anything I anticipated. He's already starting to break the balance of this universe… I may need to intervene. If he cannot be brought to our side… he must be destroyed." Whis's gaze sharpened, a flash of killing intent glinting in his eyes.

The others—Krillin and the rest—were still cheering excitedly as they watched the broadcast, unaware of the danger. Only Piccolo caught the shift in Whis's demeanor. He glanced at the angel, his brows knitting in concern.

Goku's strength had clearly spiraled out of control. As one of the highest beings in the universe, Whis would never allow such a threat to exist unchecked. Someone with the potential to endanger the balance of everything… would never be allowed to live freely. And Goku, with his nature and pride, was not the kind to bow to anyone.

"He… He actually absorbed my energy bomb?!" Beerus's face twisted with disbelief. A God of Destruction, reduced to this?! He was livid—his whole body erupted with destructive force as he appeared in front of Goku in an instant, throwing a punch fueled by rage.

CRACK! Goku caught Beerus's punch with one hand.

Sure, Beerus was stronger than a regular Super Saiyan 4—but against a fusion-enhanced Super Saiyan 4? Not even close.

"The power of a God of Destruction? Not so impressive," Goku scoffed. Learning from his earlier mistake, he didn't waste time talking. He immediately countered with a powerful punch that sent Beerus flying. Then he vanished in a flash and appeared again, slamming a brutal kick into his opponent. Punch after punch, kick after kick—Goku unleashed a ferocious storm of attacks.

Beerus could only grunt in pain under the relentless onslaught. His body was soon covered in cuts and bruises. His eyes burned with fury, but he was helpless—he could only protect his vital points and endure the assault. Hatred, rage, unwillingness… none of it mattered. All he could do was take the beating. In that moment, Beerus felt utterly humiliated, his heart bleeding with frustration. His eyes were bloodshot, wild with anger and humiliation.

Goku's merciless flurry left Beerus battered and broken. His energy weakened by the second. Finally, one earth-shaking punch sent him flying out of the battlefield, nearly launching him to the edge of the North Galaxy, where he smashed through a planet before finally coming to a stop.

By now, Beerus was a complete mess—bruised, swollen, and barely recognizable. In short, he had been beaten so badly even his own father wouldn't know him.

Goku appeared beside him in a flash, grabbed him by the collar, and hauled him up with a grin. "Well, Lord Beerus, I think it's safe to say this battle's mine."

"D-Damn you… You bastard… I'll kill you!" Beerus's eyes were filled with seething hatred. He had been thoroughly humiliated. Given his short fuse, it was clear just how furious he truly was.

"Hmph! I wasn't planning on killing you at first," Goku said coldly. "But you've clearly had murderous intent toward me. So… you can go ahead and die. As a God of Destruction, your power is unique. If I absorb it, I'm sure my strength will soar!" As he spoke, the suction force in his hand surged once again, drawing out Beerus's energy at an incredible speed.

[Translator's Note:

This fanfiction is set in an Alternate Universe, where certain elements — including character power levels — deviate from the established Dragon Ball canon. In this version, Beerus is portrayed as weaker than his official counterpart, allowing for a plausible victory by Goku in his Super Saiyan 4 form.

As Beerus's full strength has never been officially confirmed by the series creators, this interpretation is simply one possible scenario within a fan-created universe. Please enjoy this reimagining with an open mind.]

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"Son Goku," came a calm voice behind him, "Lord Beerus is a supreme God of Destruction. If you kill him, things will become… complicated for me. Would you consider letting him go?"

At some point, Whis had appeared behind Goku, his expression composed but serious.

"Heh… and what if I say no?" Goku turned around and gave Whis a mischievous grin.

"In that case, I'm afraid I'll have to use force," Whis said flatly, his tone as calm as ever.

The atmosphere grew tense once again. Another battle was on the verge of erupting.

"Heh, force, huh?" Goku smirked, the corners of his mouth lifting in a mocking smile. The suction from his hand intensified even further.

Whis shook his head slightly and said with a hint of warning, "If you continue like this, you're going to suffer for it."

Despite Goku's provocation, Whis didn't appear angry. He remained as composed as ever.

Suddenly, Whis extended his staff, and a strange ripple of energy burst from it. But before it could hit, Goku vanished on the spot.

"Instant Transmission?" Whis's expression darkened. His previously indifferent demeanor now showed a rare hint of grimness. "Since you've chosen this path… don't blame me for what happens next." He tapped his staff into the air, causing ripples to spread through the void as a brilliant light wrapped around his body. He transformed into a beam of light and shot forward at incredible speed—his movement wasn't quite Instant Transmission, but it was just as fast.

Meanwhile, Goku flitted from planet to planet, never staying in one place, all the while absorbing Beerus's energy. Beerus now hated him to the core. The two were mortal enemies. Goku was certain: if the roles were reversed, Beerus would have killed him without a second thought. So why should he hold back?

Whoosh! Goku appeared on another planet, his absorption technique at full power, drawing more of Beerus's energy into himself. Beerus was completely helpless, unable to resist. The once-mighty God of Destruction now could only tremble in rage, his eyes filled with murderous fury. He wanted nothing more than to devour Goku whole, but the energy drain was so intense that he could barely speak.

Moments later, a flash of light appeared nearby—Whis had caught up. He stared at Beerus in Goku's grasp, his expression grim.

"Son Goku, you can't escape forever. I suggest you let Lord Beerus go now." Whis pointed his staff, and a beam of energy shot forward!

"Heh…" Goku smirked, clearly anticipating the attack. He vanished again in an instant.

"Damn it! Do you really think you can run from me?!" Whis cursed under his breath as he transformed into a beam of light and chased after him. The beam he had launched earlier struck the planet beneath them, drilling straight through its core with a loud crack, and then—BOOM!—the entire planet exploded into dust.

When Goku reappeared on yet another world, Whis arrived almost simultaneously. Without hesitation, Whis swung his staff at Goku's forehead. The sheer force of the strike caused space itself to ripple violently.

The pressure made Goku's expression change. He vanished again with Instant Transmission, but not before a spatial shockwave nicked his face, leaving a bloody gash.

Damn, he's strong! Goku thought, shocked. 'Even in my fused Super Saiyan 4 state… Whis is still stronger than me? I can't fight him head-on right now. I need to finish absorbing Beerus's power first!'

Each time Goku absorbed a portion of Beerus's power, his own energy would quickly adapt and assimilate it. He realized that once he fully absorbed Beerus's energy and divine essence, his power would undergo a complete transformation. He might even truly ascend to godhood!

But just as Goku appeared on another planet, Whis appeared in the same instant. Without warning, he pointed his staff and pierced Goku's shoulder with a beam of energy, blasting him back hundreds of meters before he managed to stabilize himself.

It wasn't that Goku's strength was far inferior to Whis's—it was because he'd been too focused on escaping and didn't expect Whis to arrive so quickly. Caught off guard, he had no time to react.

Goku's expression darkened as he blinked away once more. But Whis again appeared right after him. At that moment, Goku stopped using Instant Transmission altogether.

He's completely locked onto my energy. There's no point in teleporting anymore, he thought grimly.

"So, done with the little game of tag?" Whis sneered. "Finally ready to face the consequences?"

His usual gentlemanly demeanor had all but disappeared. The endless chase had worn even him thin, and a trace of true anger had begun to emerge.

"Heh, you sure you want to attack me now?" Goku chuckled darkly, lifting Beerus into the air by the throat with one hand. "What about Lord Beerus's life? Doesn't that matter anymore?"

"A warrior like you… resorting to such disgraceful tactics?" Whis halted mid-attack, his face sour as he looked at the battered God of Destruction in Goku's grip. "If you release Lord Beerus now, I can pretend none of this ever happened. I'll take him and leave—how about that?"

"Do you honestly expect me to believe that?" Goku replied calmly. "Even if you let me go, Beerus won't. He'll chase me to the ends of the universe."

"You're right… I'll never forgive this bastard… I'll kill him with my own hands…" Beerus growled, his voice hoarse but filled with unrelenting hate. Even in his ruined state, he refused to yield.

"You heard him," Goku shrugged. "This guy really, really hates me. Look, I just wanted a good spar at the beginning. But his temper's garbage. The moment he got annoyed, he tried to kill me. So if it's kill or be killed… I choose to kill him first. Heh…"

Whis sighed. "Lord Beerus… sigh…" He knew all too well how hot-headed and prideful Beerus could be. And now, facing Goku—someone equally proud and unyielding—neither side was willing to back down. A trivial conflict had spiraled into total war.

But just as Whis was lost in his thoughts, his expression suddenly changed. He sensed a massive, familiar energy erupting. His eyes shot toward Goku, pupils narrowing in disbelief.

"This… This energy…? You actually absorbed Lord Beerus's divine power? And his realm of power too? That's impossible… A mere mortal… you actually assimilated the essence of a god this quickly?! That's… that's unheard of!"

"Heh… Thanks for giving me the time," Goku said with a smirk. "Now that I've absorbed both his energy and his divine realm, I've entered a whole new level of power. So, as thanks… let me properly challenge you now! HAAAH!!"

Goku tossed Beerus aside like a rag doll. With a roar, a terrifying aura exploded from within his body! His ki had transformed—no longer the pure gold of Super Saiyan 4, but now streaked with vibrant emerald green. Lightning danced wildly across his body, thundering through space, and an overwhelming force spread out—shaking the very fabric of the universe!

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