At this moment, over on the Seventh Universe's side.
Son Gohan had originally planned to have everyone stick together for warmth, denying the people from other universes any chance to pick them off one by one.
However, that was merely a tactic the weak would choose.
The other contestants had no intention of following his orders, especially his father, Son Goku, who was the first to refuse.
As a downright battle-crazed maniac, the intensity at the start of the Tournament of Power had already stirred the fighting instincts within Son Goku.
Long before the tournament had even begun, he had fantasized about fierce battles where he would face a hundred opponents alone.
Now that the battle he had dreamed of day and night lay before him, how could he possibly let such a wonderful chance to fight slip away? "Hehe~! Gohan, you guys stay here. I'll be going on ahead!!" The desire for battle took over his mind, and Son Goku sprang into action, charging straight out.
His target this time was Toppo, whom he had crossed hands with during the preliminary match.
"Toppo!! Come fight me again!!" Son Goku let out a deep battle cry as he charged toward Toppo's area, completely ignoring the fact that Toppo was currently competing in a contest of strength with Vata Magetta of Universe 6.
"Son Goku?!" Toppo's attention was drawn by Son Goku's sudden appearance, exposing an opening that allowed Vata Magetta to send him flying with a massive Iron Hammer blow.
Meanwhile, Son Goku was intercepted while charging forward.
"Lord Quitela has ordered it! Target the Seventh Universe! Eliminate them all!" Ganos, the birdman of Universe 4, was the first to strike, rushing straight at Son Goku.
However, he clearly had not figured out where he stood in terms of strength.