Chapter Summaries

Gran faced the Candidate Gods of Destruction from Universe 6 after they challenged him, and easily demonstrated the vast gap between them. As he dodged their combined assault, Vados and Whis recognized that Gran had glimpsed Angel-level martial arts.

• Champa let Gran face the challengers and asked him to show mercy, while Beerus mocked Champa by the lakeshore.
• Rose attacked Gran in Ultra Ego, but Gran stopped his Divine Realm Third Tier punch with one finger.
• After Gran announced that one minute and fifty-nine seconds remained, Hit urged the other candidates to attack together.
• The remaining eighteen candidates charged Gran, with the Saiyans transforming into Super Three and their combined power devastating the battlefield.
• Gran effortlessly evaded their attacks, and Vados and Whis recognized the essence of Ultra Instinct in his movements.

Gran defeated Rose and the other Candidate Gods of Destruction while holding back, then broke through Hit’s Time Skip. Whis explained that Hit could skip time and move within a space only he could access, leaving Beerus impressed by the assassin’s ability.

• Gran overwhelmed Rose’s Destruction Power, struck him down, and faced the remaining Candidate Gods of Destruction.
• The candidates charged Gran, and he knocked them all unconscious with a flash of white light.
• Rose realized Hit was missing and called for him; Hit used Time Skip and appeared behind Gran to attack.
• Gran shattered Hit’s Time Skip Space and praised him for holding back, promising to protect him during the Candidate God of Destruction Tournament.
• Whis explained Hit’s time-manipulating ability to Beerus, Old Kai, and Shin, and Beerus acknowledged that Hit was impressive.

Gran defeated Hit’s Flash Time and explained three ways to counter it, prompting Hit to concede and join the group. After Vados restored the damaged God of Destruction Realm, Gran prepared everyone to head to the Void Realm.

• Gran identified Hit’s Flash Time as a three-second time skip and invited him to attack again so he could explain how to counter it.
• Gran demonstrated predicting Hit’s attacks and using extreme speed to evade him, then explained that absolute power was the third counter.
• Hit conceded, bowed to Gran, and joined the group, while Champa reacted angrily.
• Gran asked Vados to restore the damaged God of Destruction Realm, then announced that they would prepare to head to the Void Realm.

Champa chose Hit to represent Universe 6 in the Candidate God of Destruction Tournament and allowed Rose to come watch after his spar with Gran. Gran reminded Champa to bring Supreme Kai Fuwah, who learned about the tournament and their alliance with Universe 7 only after they reached Universe 6, leaving him confident once he heard about Gran’s strength.

• Champa praised Rose for his fighting spirit, mocked Hit for surrendering, and confirmed that Hit would participate in the tournament.
• Champa allowed Rose to accompany them as a spectator, then Gran pointed out that Universe 6’s Supreme Kai, Fuwah, should come too.
• Champa admitted he had never told Fuwah about the tournament, and Vados brought the group to Universe 6 to collect him.
• Fuwah learned about the tournament and Champa’s alliance with Universe 7, then fainted in alarm at the thought of relying on Beerus.
• Vados explained Gran’s power, and Fuwah changed from despair to confidence after learning Gran could reach the Seventh Tier.

Universes 1, 2, 4, and 11 prepared their fighters and traveled to the Void Realm for the Candidate God of Destruction Tournament. King of All and the Grand Minister also set out, bringing the long-awaited tournament to the brink of beginning.

• Lambert emerged from the Time Chamber and promised Maoqiu Iwan to protect Universe 1 as they left for the Void Realm with Angel Awamo.
• Heles found Rosa after ten years, recruited her for the tournament, and left for the Void Realm with Angel Sawa and Universe 2's Kaioshin.
• Quitela summoned Lite, ordered him to torture Universe 7's Candidate God of Destruction to death, and departed with Cognac and Kaioshin Kur.
• Belmod secured Jiren's promise to defeat Universe 7's candidate, then sent Kaioshin Kai, Toppo, Dyspo, and the others to the Void Realm with Marcarita.
• The Grand Minister opened a Rift, and King of All jumped through it with his guards as the tournament was about to begin.

The universes’ candidates arrived in the Void Realm for the Candidate God of Destruction Tournament, and the gathered Gods of Destruction realized that several contestants had God of Destruction-level power. Quitela persuaded them to target Universe 7 and Universe 6 first, while Lite listened to his instructions and asked whether Universe 7’s candidate was truly that strong.

• Universe 9 arrived first, and Sidra and Loa confidently discussed Bergamo’s strength before Universe 11 arrived with Toppo and Jiren.
• Universe 1 and the other universes arrived, revealing several candidates whose powers the Gods of Destruction and Angels could not discern.
• Fox Liger drew attention to Jiren, and the gathered candidates and Gods of Destruction recognized that many universes had formidable contenders.
• Quitela deflected scrutiny from Lite by urging the Gods of Destruction to focus on Beerus’s candidate, then proposed they eliminate the candidates from Universes 7 and 6 before turning on one another.
• Iwan and the other Gods of Destruction agreed to Quitela’s plan, and Lite asked Quitela whether Universe 7’s candidate was really so strong.

Gran arrived at the Void Realm for the Tournament of Power and learned that several rival universes had brought fighters with fourth-stage body instinct, including Jiren. Beerus and Champa answered Quitela’s call by appearing above the other Gods of Destruction and unleashing their power.

• Quitela ordered Lite to kill Universe 7’s Candidate God of Destruction, while Belmod warned Jiren about Lite and urged him to use sneak attacks.
• The Gods of Destruction and their candidates made plans to eliminate Gran.
• Gran arrived with Beerus, Whis, Champa, Hit, and the Supreme Kais, and surveyed the arena and rival fighters.
• Vados said most of the candidates had third-stage body instinct or higher, with some already at the fourth stage.
• Gran recognized the Golden Lion, the Metal Sea Monster, and Jiren as especially powerful, and judged a fighter from Universe 4 to be evil.
• Quitela called out to Beerus and Champa, who left the Travel Cube and released their divine power.

The Gods of Destruction fought in the Void Realm, and Beerus and Champa overwhelmed Quitela and the other challengers. After Quitela’s side threatened Gran, Beerus called out to him.

• Beerus unleashed Seventh Tier power, and the Gods of Destruction clashed in a battle that forced the candidates and Supreme Kais to flee behind the Angels’ Energy Barriers.
• Gran watched the fight and judged that he had a chance, though little one, against Champa; Hit admitted he could not follow most of the Gods of Destruction’s movements.
• Beerus and Champa defeated Quitela and the other Gods of Destruction, leaving their opponents injured while Beerus remained unharmed.
• Quitela, Belmod, and Liger threatened Gran, and Beerus laughed and told Gran that someone was threatening him.

Gran revealed that he had reached the Peak God Realm, shocking the Gods of Destruction, Supreme Kais, and Angels. After Beerus introduced him, Gran confronted Quitela over an ambush at the God of Destruction Meeting ten years earlier.

• Whis revealed Gran to the gathered Gods of Destruction and Angels, who were stunned by his Peak God Realm.
• The Angels questioned Kusu about Gran, but she told them she would explain later.
• Beerus called Gran down and urged him to face the Gods of Destruction who had threatened him.
• Gran arrived beside Beerus, and the other Gods of Destruction could not sense his power.
• Gran challenged Quitela and accused him of sending someone to ambush him at the God of Destruction Meeting ten years earlier.

Gran mocked Quitela and the other Gods of Destruction over their threats and doubts about his strength before King of All arrived in the Void Realm. The Grand Minister created viewing platforms for the assembled deities, preparing them to take their seats.

• Gran taunted Quitela about his punishment and weakened power while Beerus stood ready to fight.
• Gran dismissed the other Gods of Destruction’s candidates as no threat, but Belmod, Arack, and Liger criticized Gran’s Third Stage Body Instinct and limited experience.
• King of All emerged from a Rift, and the deities, Angels, and candidates bowed to him.
• Two guards and the Grand Minister followed King of All through the Rift, and Gran lowered his head when the Grand Minister met his gaze.
• The Grand Minister created thirteen Viewing Platforms around the arena and invited everyone to take their seats.

Gran confronted Quitela over the ambush ten years earlier and warned him that they would settle their grudge after the Battle Royale. The Grand Minister began the competition early, while observers in the Time Realm and Dragon Realm noticed the event and wanted to watch.

• Quitela threatened to kill Gran after the Battle Royale, and Gran warned that he hoped his power would not scare Quitela to death.
• Quitela returned to his Viewing Platform and had Cognac heal his severed arm, while the other Gods of Destruction also received healing from their Angels.
• Champa joined Universe 7's Viewing Platform and warned Gran that Quitela's martial arts were stronger than his own.
• The Grand Minister announced that the Candidate God of Destruction Battle Royale would begin immediately.
• Popo, Bulma, and Merus noticed signs of the Battle Royale, while figures in the Time Realm and Dragon Realm discussed going to watch.

The Grand Minister announced that the Candidate God of Destruction Battle Royale had no rules, and the candidates entered the arena. Random teleportation separated Gran from Hit, leaving Hit at risk against stronger opponents as Beerus and Champa watched helplessly.

• The Grand Minister announced that the last candidate standing would win and that there were no rules.
• Beerus promised Gran he would take responsibility if Gran killed another candidate, while Champa told Hit to stay near Gran.
• The twelve candidates entered the arena, and the Gods of Destruction had their candidates changed into God of Destruction outfits.
• Gran and Hit jumped into the arena, but random teleportation sent Hit to a different location.
• Vados explained that the arena prohibited flight and Instant Transmission, and Champa worried that Hit could not survive without Gran's protection.
• Beerus told Champa that they could only trust Gran.

Gran was separated from Hit and found that the arena suppressed his movement, but he set out to reach Hit after sensing his aura. Bergamo attacked Gran and was killed instantly, leaving the other Gods of Destruction stunned by Gran’s power.

• Gran landed in a rocky field, discovered he could not use Instant Transmission or fly, and sensed that Hit was far away.
• Hit deliberately revealed his aura so Gran could find him, while the Gods of Destruction urged their candidates to attack.
• Bergamo charged Gran with Wolf Fang Penetration, but Gran stopped the attack with his power.
• The Gods of Destruction realized Gran possessed Sixth Tier power, and Champa urged him to hurry to Hit.
• Gran destroyed Bergamo’s attack and killed him with a strike through the heart.

Gran killed Bergamo, eliminating Universe 9, then raced to help Hit, who was struggling against Universe 3's powerful Candidate God of Destruction, Belock. As Belock unleashed Destruction Power, Gran sensed Hit's danger, but Wolf Lite appeared in Gran's path.

• Gran effortlessly killed Bergamo, making Universe 9 the first universe eliminated and leaving Sidra and Supreme Kai Loa terrified of King of All's punishment.
• The Gods of Destruction recognized Gran's immense power, while Quitela grew wary of him and Zenny praised him.
• Belock pursued the hidden Hit and broke through his Flash Time with his superior Fifth Tier power.
• Belock unleashed Destruction Power across the forest, while Hit tried to hold out until Gran arrived.
• Gran sensed Hit's fading aura and raced toward him, but Wolf Lite appeared in front of him.

Lite approached Gran seeking protection from Quitela and offered to cooperate, revealing his immense power as a Sixth Tier Middle Stage fighter. Gran refused to ally with him and transformed into Potential Unleashed, revealing Divine Realm Sixth Tier Peak power as the chapter ended with the Angels questioning his flawless transformation.

• Gran confronted Lite, who claimed Quitela would destroy him and confessed to ravaging tens of thousands of star systems in Universe 4.
• Lite asked Gran to join forces against the other candidates and have Beerus protect him, then unleashed his fear-fed power at Sixth Tier Middle Stage.
• Quitela discovered Lite intended to betray him and ordered him to attack Gran, but Lite dismissed Quitela's promise as untrustworthy.
• Gran declared that Universe 6 was his only ally and that Lite was his enemy because he represented Universe 4.
• Gran entered Potential Unleashed and revealed Divine Realm Sixth Tier Peak power, shocking the Gods of Destruction and Angels.

Gran warmed up against Lite while concealing the full force of his Sixth Tier Peak power, then revealed his true speed and overwhelmed him. Lite’s wolf form exploded, and Gran turned his attention to the ongoing fight around Hit.

• Gran reached Sixth Tier Peak power and chased Lite, who tried to persuade him to join forces against Quitela.
• Gran and Lite exchanged blows across the arena as Gran used the fight to regain his battle sense, while the other universes’ Gods of Destruction urged their candidates to attack him.
• Lite transformed into his Evil Wolf form and unleashed Evil Wolf Swallows Heaven, engulfing the arena in darkness.
• Gran emerged unharmed, told Lite he had been holding back, and unleashed a barrage of blows that tore Lite’s body apart.
• Lite declared himself immortal before Gran’s Sixth Tier Peak power made his wolf body explode.

Gran destroyed Lite with overwhelming strength, but the Gods of Destruction and King Kais debated whether the ancient creature could revive. Quitela believed Lite’s immortality would let him defeat the remaining candidates, while Beerus and Champa argued that Gran’s Destruction Rule could kill him for good.

• Gran blew Lite apart, revealing that he had been far stronger and more skilled than his opponent throughout their fight.
• Quitela told King Kai Kur that Lite was an Undead Creature who could survive as long as humanity’s fear remained, and predicted that Lite would win the tournament.
• Shin celebrated Lite’s apparent death, but Old Kai suspected the ancient creature might survive.
• Beerus explained that Lite could revive even after his cells were annihilated, while Champa compared his resilience with Majin Buu’s.
• Beerus said Gran had not used half his strength and could use the Destruction Rule, which could defeat Lite if he revived.

Gran rushed to aid Hit as the four Candidate Gods of Destruction from the strongest universes confronted him, but Gran sped past them without stopping. Hit continued evading Belock until Rosa joined the fight, leaving him cornered by two opponents who had unexpectedly taken to the air.

• Gran hurried toward Hit after sensing that two Candidate Gods of Destruction were wearing him down, while Lion Lambert, Harry, Joel, and Blair headed to intercept Gran.
• Gran ignored the four and raced past them, prompting them to chase him but fail to catch up.
• Hit used his Time Ability to stay ahead of Belock, whose attacks and greater strength could not overcome Hit's evasive tactics.
• Rosa appeared in Hit's path, insulted Belock, and then took off using her wings.
• Belock formed wings from his slime body and flew after Rosa, leaving Hit trapped between two airborne opponents.

Rosa trapped Hit in her Love Domain and struck him with a devastating attack, but Gran arrived in time to shield him from the remaining blast. The arena was left in ruins, and Hit survived with catastrophic injuries.

• Hit tried to escape Rosa and Belock, but Rosa covered the area with her Love Domain and forced him out of Time Skip.
• Rosa's domain made Hit fall in love with her, preventing him from using Time Freeze before her arrow struck and devastated the arena.
• Belock realized that Rosa's domain had affected him too, while the gods watched Hit's apparent defeat from the viewing platforms.
• Champa pointed out that Gran had appeared beside the badly injured Hit and had blocked the remaining blast with Angel-level martial arts.

Gran appeared beside the badly injured Hit, shocking the Gods of Destruction and Angels with his Angel-level Ultra Instinct. Beerus and Champa believed Gran could save Hit and demanded revenge against the candidates from Universes 2 and 4 as the other candidates closed in.

• The Gods of Destruction and Angels were stunned when Gran appeared before Hit, and the Angels telepathically questioned Kusu about his strength.
• Kusu silenced the Angels, while Beerus realized Gran had briefly used Angel-level Ultra Instinct and celebrated his hidden power.
• Champa mocked Heles and claimed Gran could keep Hit alive, while Heles and Quitela doubted the two brothers could overcome the other candidates.
• Candidates from Universes 1, 12, 5, and 8 were noted as still holding back, and Iwan boasted about Lambert's strength.
• Champa urged Gran to avenge him, and Beerus ordered Gran to kill the Candidate Gods of Destruction from Universes 2 and 4.