At This Moment, the Entire Universe Dimmed (In Memory of Toriyama, Mourning Our Lost Youth)

"This is incredible, even a real Supreme Kai has come to participate in the competition..." Krillin was quite troubled for a while. "My chances of winning are even slimmer now."

"Let's go," Goku said.

The group walked together toward the venue for the preliminary rounds.

As soon as they entered the venue, the referee waved to Goku and the others from a distance.

"Ladies and gentlemen, all the contestants are now present. We will draw lots to determine the opponents for each match," the referee said with a smile. "Contestants whose names are called, please come forward to draw lots!"

"God! Please protect me, don't let me fight my own people in the first round!" Krillin prayed silently, then immediately added, "And don't let me fight the Supreme Kai and the others either!"

"Isn't the god you're talking about Dende?" Piccolo asked from the side.

Krillin didn't want to talk anymore.

Goku glanced around at the contestants present.

Immediately afterwards, Goku spotted Yamu and Spopovich, who had the "M" symbol carved on their heads.

I felt that these two people were evil in their bodies and eyes.

Who are they?

Then, Goku looked at the Masked Man.

Why does that person's body shape and proportions look so strange?

The finalists of the World Martial Arts Tournament are: Goku, Gohan, Vegeta, Kale, Piccolo, Android 21, Android 16, Krillin, Supreme Kai, Kibito, Videl, Satan, Masked Man, Spopovich, Yamu, Jewel.

There are a total of 16 contestants.

Next comes the lottery.

Goku and the others stepped forward one by one to draw lots.

The staff wrote the lottery numbers and names on a large whiteboard.

The lottery results came out quickly.

First match: Krillin vs. Yamu

Second match: Sin vs. Maginya

Third match: Videl vs. Spopovich

Fourth match: Kibito vs. Saiyan Masked Superman

Fifth match: Android 21 vs. Mr. Satan

Match 6: Goku vs. Vegeta

Match 7: Masked Man vs. Kale

Match 8: Android 16 vs. Jewel

"Huh? My opponent is that guy?" Krillin was overjoyed and looked at Yamu not far away, scratching his cheek with his finger. "What a strange guy, he seems to have an evil aura about him."

"Krillin, don't underestimate him. That guy doesn't seem quite right," Goku warned Krillin.

"I know, I know. I don't think he's anything special." Krillin chuckled, seemingly unconcerned.

Yamu glanced at Krillin expressionlessly, without saying a word.

"Android 21, that's great! Your opponent is Mr. Satan." Krillin turned to Android 21 and smiled.

"Who?" Android 21 didn't know much about Mr. Satan.

"But Goku, your opponent..." Krillin clicked his tongue in amazement.

I guessed right.

Unexpectedly, Goku's opponent was Vegeta.

"Vegeta ..." Goku smiled and looked at Vegeta.

Vegeta was overjoyed.

Kakarot, I've been waiting for this day for so long.

This time, I'm going to pin you to the ground and grind you down hard, no matter what.

"Hey, Goten, our fathers are going to have a match," Trunks said to Goten. "Who will win?"

"Of course it's my dad," Goten replied.

"Fool, my dad will definitely win! Your dad is just Future Supreme Kai. Supreme Kai are not as powerful as God of Destruction, don't you know that?" Trunks snorted.

"Supreme Kai will train hard and one day surpass the God of Destruction," Goten, expressing his dissatisfaction.

"Stop arguing, you two!" Calorie scolded angrily. "You should figure out who our opponents are first."

Goten and Trunks immediately looked at their upcoming opponent.

Upon seeing Kale's name, Goten and Trunks immediately trembled with fear.

"This is bad!" Trunks cried out in despair. "Should I quit the match?"

"Useless trash. The three of us working together can't even beat a Legendary Super Saiyan?" Calorie scoffed.

"Uncle, you usually don't dare to say a word when Sister Kale," Goten.

"Enough talk! We're going to beat her this time no matter what!" Calorie gritted his teeth.

"Alright, the order of appearance for the match is now decided!" the referee announced loudly. "The match is about to begin. I'll take everyone to the players' lounge!"

Led by the referee, the group walked towards the lounge.

"I believe everyone is already very clear about the rules of the game: surrendering, falling to the ground for 10 seconds, falling out of the ring, or killing your opponent all count as losing." The referee reiterated the rules of the game. "Due to the large number of matches, the game time is limited to 30 minutes. If no winner is determined within 30 minutes, the referee will make the final decision."

"There's a time limit?" Krillin was taken aback.

However, dealing with that guy shouldn't take too long.

"Classmate Videl, are you alright?" Gohan greeted Videl.

"Gohan, Kale, we really did come to participate in the competition." Videl nodded with a smile.

"Let's cheer each other on!" Gohan laughed.

"Go for it, Classmate Videl," Kale said with a smile to Videl.

"Okay, let's do our best together!" Videl nodded again.

The referee stepped onto the ring, picked up the microphone, and announced loudly, "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience. The World Martial Arts Tournament is about to begin!"

Wow! Wow! Wow!

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

Just then, a sudden gust of wind arose in the sky, and dark clouds gathered.

In the blink of an eye, the world darkened, as if the whole world was weeping.

"What happened?"

Is it going to rain?

"Wasn't the weather forecast supposed to be sunny today?"

Goku and the others looked up at the sky, their expressions becoming more solemn and sorrowful.

"Goku... I feel such a pain in my heart..." Krillin said in a deep voice.

"I feel the same way." Goku nodded heavily.

"Damn it!" Vegeta couldn't help but shed tears.

"A supreme god... has fallen..." Piccolo was in tears.

"I feel like my youth is gone..." Gohan rubbed his eyes.

"Brother Gohan ..." Kale cried like a baby.

Everyone looked up at the sky.

The sky had darkened, as if a loved one had been lost.

This moment lasted for a very, very long time.

Everyone in the Dragon Balls world mourned.

Luo Tian, Zeno, the Grand Minister, numerous angels, God of Destruction, and Supreme Kai all bowed to the sky in remembrance of this departed god.

In an instant, the weather changed dramatically, the universe dimmed, and all the planets wailed in despair.

Akira Toriyama: "I'm just going to the God of Destruction's Realm to watch Goku and Vegeta train. You don't need to revive me with the Dragon Balls. Enjoy your activities, study hard, play games, eat well, and rest well. Live a happy, fun, and energetic life! The Turtle School is with you all!"

Rest in peace, Toriyama!

Remembering our lost youth...

"The 16 contestants who have emerged from the preliminary rounds will compete in the following order," the referee announced into the microphone.

Two staff members carried the whiteboard with the order of appearance written on it to the audience and turned it towards them.

"The spectators in the distance might not be able to see the names, so let me read them out," the referee continued. "The first match is between Krillin and Yamu; the second match..."

The referees read out the names in turn.

"Hey, Goku actually ran into Vegeta!" Yamcha exclaimed in surprise.

Bulma and the others also showed slight surprise.

"Bulma, when will Luo Tian return?" Gine asked.

"They said they were heading back, but we don't know when they'll get there," Bulma replied.

"Will Bardock come back too?" Gine asked again.

"Yes," Bulma nodded.

"Haven't you been with a man for a long time?" Oolong asked with a grin.

Gine blushed, unsure of what to say for a moment.

"Bang!"

Bulma knocked Oolong to the ground with one punch.

"You dare to joke about anyone?" Bulma snapped, annoyed. "Don't you know she's Goku's mother? Her husband is God of Destruction!"

"I was just making a joke to lighten the mood." Oolong held his head, which was throbbing from the blow, tears streaming down his face from the pain.

"This is the list of participants for the competition. Which contestant will rise to the top?" the referee announced loudly. "Time is short, the first match will begin immediately! First up, Krillin will face off against Yamu!"

Krillin and Yamu strode toward the ring.

"Krillin, who achieved outstanding results in the World Martial Arts Tournament during his youth, has returned to the competition after many years." The referee briefly introduced the two fighters. "Krillin's opponent, Yamu, was defeated in the first round of the last tournament. This time, he has changed his appearance and is challenging his opponent once again!"

At this moment, the two had already stepped onto the arena and stood facing each other.

Both of them stared at each other expressionlessly, without saying a word.

Krillin's eyes, however, held a hint of disdain and contempt.

"The match begins!" the referee announced loudly.

"Come on." Krillin waved to Yamu.

Yamu's face didn't show much expression, and his eyes looked somewhat fierce.

Without hesitation, Yamu immediately rushed towards Krillin's direction.

Seeing Yamu rushing towards him at high speed, Krillin punched him directly in the stomach.

"Awoo..."

Yamu immediately spat out a mouthful of acidic water, slid backward, and fell to the ground.

"Is that all?" Krillin asked with a smile.

However, what happened next surprised Krillin.

Suddenly, Yamu got up from the ground and glared at Krillin with a snarl.

Krillin was slightly surprised.

How can an ordinary person who takes a punch from me stand up again?

He's really tough!

However, Krillin didn't think much of it. With a smile on his face, he said calmly, "You're no match for me. Give up the match!"

Yamu remained silent and once again charged headlong towards Krillin's direction without hesitation.

Immediately afterwards, Yamu launched a fierce attack on Krillin.

Krillin easily blocked all of Yamu's punches and kicks with his hands.

"Bang!"

Krillin kicked out with a sudden kick, sending Yamu flying backward and landing hard on his backside.

"As expected of Krillin, Yamu has been knocked to the ground once again!" the referee announced loudly.

"Can you still stand up?" Krillin asked with a smile. "That kick just now was definitely enough to hurt you. An ordinary person who took that kick would need at least a month to recover."

However, just as Krillin finished speaking, Yamu gritted his teeth and got up from the ground.

Krillin: "..."

This guy isn't an ordinary person, is he?

"Yamu has stood up again! It's truly amazing!" The referee's voice was filled with shock.

Goku frowned slightly, sensing that something was amiss.

Yamu charged headlong into Krillin's direction without hesitation.

"You're really troublesome! This time, let's get serious!" Krillin snorted, and his aura suddenly exploded.

"Bang!"

Krillin kicked out suddenly, landing a heavy blow on Yamu's chest.

"Puff..."

Yamu spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flew backward rapidly, and he fell off the stage, landing on the ground, his whole body convulsing.

Soon, Yamu's head lolled to the side, and he fainted.

"Outside the arena, player Krillin wins!" the referee announced.

The audience immediately erupted in enthusiastic applause.

Krillin raised his fist high, a smile on his face, and calmly walked off the ring.

However, as Krillin passed by Yamu, he suddenly noticed that Yamu's hand moved, and her tightly closed eyes abruptly opened.

Krillin was startled.

What's going on?

How could you still open your eyes after taking such a heavy blow from me?

Who exactly is this guy?

"Wow!"

Yamu suddenly got up from the ground and charged towards Krillin, baring his teeth and claws.

Krillin: "..."

"Hey, Mr. Yamu, you've been eliminated. The match is over!" The referee was taken aback and immediately shouted at Yamu.

"Bang!"

Krillin lightly leaped away from Yamu's fist and then slapped him on the back of the neck.

"Are you still not done?" Krillin snorted.

"Snap!"

Yamu fell face-first into the ground, his head spinning.

"Are we still going to fight or not?" Krillin sneered.

Yamu tilted his head to the side, finally completely bewildered.

"I thought you wouldn't faint." Krillin breathed a slight sigh of relief and turned to leave.

Several staff members then carried Yamu out.

Krillin returned to the players' lounge.

"Krillin, that opponent is acting a bit strange. Are you alright?" Goku asked with concern.

"It's nothing, he's just an ordinary person..." Krillin smiled nonchalantly, then added, "Yeah, just an ordinary person who can take a beating."

"It's good that you're alright." Goku breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Then let's move on to the second match!" the referee announced loudly with a professional smile. "Sin will face Maginya."

"So it was him!" Xin smiled.

"Piccolo," Goku said to Piccolo, "I heard from Luo Tian that you will also become Future Supreme Kai, so keep up the good work."

"Hmph, I haven't been idle for the past seven years, Goku." Piccolo smiled. "Since I'm going to become the Future Supreme Kai, of course I'll train hard!"

"That's enough for me," Goku said with a smile and a nod.

Pungent. "????"

How come there's another Future Supreme Kai?

"You guys are really messing around! Who acknowledges that he is also Future Supreme Kai? Is it that guy named Luo Tian again?" Kibito couldn't hold back any longer and shouted coldly.

Goku smiled and ignored Kibito.

The next moment, Piccolo and the Supreme Kai strode toward the arena.

"This is Xin's first time participating in the Martial Arts Tournament. His opponent, Maginya, has advanced to the finals of the World Martial Arts Tournament and performed exceptionally well. I still remember him vividly!" The referee gave a brief explanation to the two, then removed the microphone and instructed Piccolo, "Please don't damage the competition venue again."

Piccolo ignored him and calmly stepped into the ring.

Supreme Kai and Piccolo stand facing each other.

Piccolo took a deep breath.

I am also the Future Supreme Kai, so there's nothing to be afraid of in this guy!