Chapter Summaries

Gran spread word of the Inter-Universal Martial Arts Tournament, then spent years cultivating the Destruction Rule in Universe 6. After reaching the Second Stage in Age 764, he disappeared from the timeline, leaving Champa and Vados wondering where he had gone.

• Natasha ordered the Saiyans to spread news of Gran's tournament, and it reached Universe 6 in half a month.
• Gran began destroying unqualified planets in Universe 6 to cultivate the Destruction Rule while considering whether Future Trunks and the Androids would still appear.
• Fuwah watched Gran's work from the Universe 6 Sacred World of the Kais and expected the tournament and planet destruction to raise the universe's Mortal Level Index.
• In Age 764, Gran's Destruction Rule reached the Second Stage after thirteen years of cultivation.
• Champa and Vados saw Gran disappear, and Vados reminded Champa that Gran had another identity.

Rumsshi visited Gowasu in Universe 10 to warn that their current efforts were too slow to meet the King of All’s Mortal Level Index punishment. He pointed to Universe 7’s rapid growth and identified Gran as the likely reason, leaving Gowasu and Zamas wondering how Gran had achieved it.

• Rumsshi confronted Gowasu about Universe 10’s lack of progress toward raising its Mortal Level Index by one point within ten thousand years.
• Rumsshi explained that Universe 10’s routine creation and destruction could not raise its index quickly enough.
• Zamas served tea, and Rumsshi praised his discipline and impressed Gowasu with his approval.
• Rumsshi revealed that Universe 7’s Mortal Level Index had risen from 3.18 to 3.6 after the Candidate God of Destruction Battle Royale.
• Gowasu and Zamas asked how Universe 7 had improved so quickly, and Rumsshi named Gran as the likely reason.

Gowasu and Rumsshi sent Zamas to Universe 7 to learn how it had improved its Mortal Level Index, with Primo accompanying him for protection. After Zamas departed, Kusu said she found him strange and sensed that his heart was very resolute.

• Gowasu and Rumsshi concluded that Universe 7's rise in Mortal Level Index could reveal a way for Universe 10 to escape King of All's punishment.
• Rumsshi rejected going to Universe 7 himself because Beerus would not welcome him, so Zamas offered to go under the pretext of meeting Gran, his idol.
• Rumsshi agreed to send Zamas and assigned Primo to protect him.
• Kusu summoned a Universe Travel Cube, and Zamas and Primo flew toward Universe 7.
• After Zamas left, Kusu told Gowasu that Zamas seemed strange and had a very resolute heart.

Zamas traveled to Universe 7 with Primo, probing Primo’s views on humans while hiding his own hatred of them. Whis detected their arrival and decided to find a bodyguard for the Kai before receiving them.

• Gowasu and Rumsshi discussed Zamas’s firm conviction and hoped he would learn Universe 7’s method.
• During the journey, Zamas asked Primo what he thought of humans, and Primo praised their virtues and kindness.
• Zamas concealed his anger at Primo’s defense of humans and admitted inwardly that he idolized Gran.
• Zamas and Primo arrived in Universe 7, where Whis recognized them through his Crystal Ball.
• Whis decided to have the Kai receive the visitors but remembered the Majin Buu Incident and sought a bodyguard for the Kai.

Whis sent Shin to bring Broly away just as Broly prepared to attack Vegeta, Raditz, and Nappa on Earth. Meanwhile, Zamas and Primo entered Universe 7 and began investigating its inhabitants and strength-training methods.

• Whis contacted Old Kai and asked him to bring Broly to Earth.
• Broly returned to Bulma's Manor, confronted Vegeta and his companions, and explained that he wanted revenge on Vegeta and his father.
• Bulma knocked Tights unconscious and carried her away, while Raditz and Nappa chose to stand with Vegeta.
• Broly transformed into the Full Super State, but Shin arrived and used Instant Transmission to take him away.
• Vegeta, Raditz, and Nappa realized they had survived, while Bulma watched Shin depart with Broly.
• Zamas and Primo entered Universe 7, landed on a backward planet, and heard tavern patrons discussing the upcoming Inter-Universal Martial Arts Tournament.

Zamas and Primo investigated whether the Inter-Universal Martial Arts Tournament was behind Universe 7’s rising Mortal Level Index, then encountered Universe 7’s Kais and Broly. Zamas revealed that they came from Universe 10 as Old Kai eyed them suspiciously.

• Zamas and Primo heard tavern patrons discussing the Inter-Universal Martial Arts Tournament and considered whether it was driving changes in Universe 7.
• Zamas decided to investigate other star systems, and he and Primo left the tavern to depart in the Universe Travel Cube.
• Old Kai, Shin, and Broly appeared before them, and Primo felt inexplicably pressured by Broly despite sensing no Divine Realm power.
• Zamas and Primo bowed to the Universe 7 Kais, and Zamas introduced himself and Primo as visitors from Universe 10.
• Old Kai questioned the pair and scrutinized Zamas with suspicion.

Zamas and Primo visited Universe 7, claiming they wanted to meet Gran and learn how it had raised its Mortal Level Index. Old Kai refused to let them stay, and Zamas’s reaction made him suspect they were planning something dangerous.

• Zamas and Primo told Old Kai and Shin they had come to meet Gran, but Old Kai challenged their explanation after Primo reacted nervously.
• Old Kai demanded they reveal their real purpose, and Zamas admitted they wanted to learn how Universe 7 had raised its Mortal Level Index from 3.18 to 3.6.
• Zamas explained that Universe 10 had to raise its index by one point within ten thousand years or be erased, but Old Kai and Shin refused to help.
• As Zamas grew angry and Primo asked what they should do, Old Kai noticed Zamas’s expression and called for Broly.

Broly forced Zamas and Primo to leave Universe 7 after Zamas apologized, while Old Kai suspected Zamas was secretly crooked. A month later, Gran finished training in Space-Time Power and visited the Time Realm to ask Kronoa whether the Time King was there.

• Broly’s power rose to the Divine Realm Fourth Tier during his standoff with Primo, and Zamas apologized to Old Kai and Shin to stop the confrontation.
• Old Kai sent Zamas and Primo away, then told Shin he suspected Zamas would cause trouble in Universe 10.
• Zamas refused to return to Universe 10 and instead directed Primo to take them to Universe 6 to investigate the competition with Universe 7.
• Gran continued cultivating Space-Time Power for another month but still had not reached the Rule Realm, then used the Time Ring to travel to the Time Realm.
• Gran asked Kronoa whether the Time King was there, and Kronoa was surprised that he had come to see him.

Gran asked Kronoa about the Demons and learned that even she did not know their origins, though the Time King had investigated them and an unknown crisis might be connected to them. He decided to travel to the past to investigate a Demon incident, and Kronoa agreed to accompany him.

• Gran asked Kronoa whether he could use a Time Ring to return to the past and investigate the Demons.
• Kronoa explained that the Demons might signal an unknown crisis, that King of All wanted to strengthen the universes, and that the Time King had returned from investigating them with the words, “So that's how it is.”
• Gran insisted on investigating the Demons, and Kronoa agreed to travel with him.
• Gran tested Kronoa's ability to evade attacks and realized she used the Space-Time Rule to escape his power's suppression.
• Kronoa asked Gran to specify when he wanted to travel back to investigate a Demon incident.

Gran and Kronoa returned to the past in Universe 6 to investigate the Demon’s arrival. They reached the abandoned mine just as the Demon began to appear, and Gran found no visible disturbance in space or time to explain the black smoke.

• Kronoa took Gran to the planet in Universe 6 where he had encountered the Demon.
• Kronoa explained that she, Gran, and the Time King possessed Time-Space Uniqueness, so their actions would not create parallel timelines.
• Kronoa revealed that they had truly traveled upstream through time, though returning farther into the past exceeded her abilities.
• Kronoa sensed the Demon’s arrival and used Spatial Transfer to bring Gran to the abandoned mine.
• Gran observed the black smoke forming in the mine and found no apparent distortion of space or time.

Gran traveled with Kronoa to the past to investigate how Demons appeared, but he could not find their origin even after breaking through space, the Void, and a Space-Time Rift. They returned to the Time Realm, where Gran demonstrated his Space-Time Power to Kronoa.

• Gran and Kronoa watched a Demon appear above the mine, but neither could determine how it had arrived.
• Gran followed the Demon’s arrival point and shattered space, the Void, and a Space-Time Rift while searching for its origin.
• Gran wondered whether the Demons came from chaos, but admitted that he and Kronoa were too weak to investigate further.
• Gran and Kronoa returned to the Time Realm and rested in the garden.
• Kronoa asked Gran to demonstrate his Space-Time Power, and Gran used it to make a flower disappear from that space-time.

Kronoa explained that Gran was only two steps away from the Rule Realm in his Space-Time Power, then told him about Mechikkapula and the Dark Demon Realm. She asked Gran to help stop Mechikkapula’s followers from disrupting time and space, and Gran learned that Mechikkapula’s strength rivaled Quitela’s.

• Kronoa marveled that Gran had advanced his Space-Time Power so quickly and estimated he was two steps from the Rule Realm.
• Kronoa told Gran that Mechikkapula had created the Dark Demon Realm, competed with her for the position of Time Kai, and was sealed in the Time Rift.
• Kronoa explained that Mechikkapula’s followers repeatedly disrupted time and space in attempts to free him.
• Kronoa revealed that Mechikkapula possessed power comparable to Quitela, prompting Gran to question why she had summoned him instead of other Time Patrol members.
• Kronoa argued that the other Time Patrol members were unlikely to be stronger than the Gods of Destruction in their universes.

Gran agreed to help Kronoa deal with Mechikkapula’s subordinates, but returned to Universe 7 first. The Time King warned Kronoa that Gran was still too weak to investigate the Demons and said they had not emerged from chaos; back in Universe 7, Gran was stunned to find powerful plant warriors.

• Kronoa persuaded Gran to help deal with Mechikkapula, and Gran said he would first check on Universe 7.
• The Time King told Kronoa not to investigate the Demons further because she and Gran were too weak to uncover anything.
• Kronoa asked whether the Demons had emerged from chaos, and the Time King said they had not.
• Gran returned to Universe 7 and sensed that nothing major had changed there.
• Gran visited a planet inhabited by intelligent plants and watched two fighters with about 2,000 Battle Power compete, while the spectators also showed unexpectedly high Battle Power.

Gran investigated Universe 7 and found that planets across it were preparing for his Inter-Universal Martial Arts Tournament and its Life Fruit reward. After learning that Slug had become active again, Gran headed toward him, while Merus confronted Slug aboard a converted cosmic warship.

• Gran visited a planet and found its inhabitants eager to enter the Inter-Universal Martial Arts Tournament, then used Instant Transmission to escape their questions.
• Gran investigated more planets and discovered that civilizations across Universe 7 were training to win the Life Fruit and protect the universe’s glory.
• Gran went to Galactic Prison looking for Merus and learned that Merus had left to capture the returning Slug.
• Gran sensed Slug’s aura and recognized that the old Namekian was likely seeking the Life Fruit to restore his youth.
• Merus pursued Slug across a converted cosmic warship, then noticed another figure hiding behind an iron wall.

Piccolo watched Merus fight Slug, hoping to take advantage if both were weakened, but Merus defeated Slug with ease. Gran appeared beside Piccolo and explained that Merus had won by exploiting Slug’s weaknesses, not by using a special handgun.

• Piccolo discovered Merus fighting Slug and decided to wait for them to weaken each other so he could try to assimilate Slug.
• Merus told Slug to surrender and dodged his attacks while blocking his punches with a small rod.
• Merus shot Slug with an ordinary handgun, knocking him unconscious.
• Piccolo was stunned by Merus’s strength, and Gran appeared beside him.
• Gran told Piccolo that Merus had seen through Slug’s weaknesses, making even an ordinary handgun dangerous to him.

Gran demonstrated his new dimensional abilities before challenging Merus to a staff spar, but Merus's superior Body Instinct overwhelmed him. Gran called off the match just before Merus struck him, and Merus explained that Gran had not trained long enough.

• Gran used a dimensional rift and a small staff to strike Piccolo, then told him to understand the gap between realms.
• Gran challenged Merus to spar, and Merus moved Slug out of their way before they began.
• Gran and Merus fought at immense speed with their staffs while Piccolo watched, unable to follow their movements.
• Merus revealed that his Body Instinct had reached the Sixth Tier, two levels above Gran's Fourth Stage, and pressed his advantage.
• Gran called the spar off just before Merus's staff hit his face, and Merus said Gran had simply not trained long enough.

Gran and Merus discussed Miracle Power, Divine Rank, and the authority granted by different Dimensions. Gran learned that reaching the Angel Realm Dimension would let Miracle Power affect Angels, and he reconsidered why Whis had refused to let him use it to enhance himself.

• Merus comforted Gran after their clash and offered to take him to the Dragon Realm to learn Miracle Power.
• Merus explained that Angel-like omnipotence required both learning different powers and raising one's Dimension to the Angel Realm.
• Gran told Merus about his conversation with Whis, and Merus explained how Divine Rank and Authority differed.
• Merus explained that Miracle Power could affect mortals and Deities but usually could not affect Angels without support from Divine Rank.
• Gran understood why Whis had refused to let him use Miracle Power to enhance himself, while Slug's subordinates stayed back after Slug lost to Merus.

Gran considered Piccolo’s request to assimilate with Slug and tested the convictions behind Piccolo’s desire to grow stronger. Piccolo began naming his reasons, leaving two more still to come.

• Piccolo told Gran and Merus that the Grand Elder had suggested assimilating with another Super Namekian to overcome his flaws.
• Piccolo asked Merus to let him assimilate with Slug, and Gran noted that Slug’s life imprisonment was effectively a death sentence.
• Gran asked Piccolo why he still wanted to become stronger, while Merus asked Gran the same question and heard that he wanted to punch Beerus and kick King of All.
• Piccolo said his first reason was to kill Goku and his second was to protect Earth from anyone who would damage it.

Piccolo revealed that protecting Gohan was one of his reasons for seeking greater strength, and Gran and Merus approved his plan to assimilate Slug. Gran warned Piccolo that Slug’s powerful will could take control, so Piccolo weakened him with energy blasts before beginning the assimilation.

• Piccolo told Gran and Merus that he wanted to become stronger to keep Gohan safe, and Gran accepted all four of his reasons.
• Merus agreed to let Piccolo assimilate Slug, who had been sentenced to life imprisonment.
• Gran warned Piccolo that Slug’s will might overpower his own and take control after the assimilation.
• Piccolo blasted the unconscious Slug until his strength and will weakened, then began assimilating him.
• Merus asked how strong Piccolo would become, and Gran estimated his Battle Power would exceed one billion.

Piccolo assimilated Slug, restored the flaws in his body, and reached 1.2 billion Battle Power before returning to Earth. Gran brought Merus back to the Galactic Prison Planet, where Merus explained that Gran would not face Angel restrictions because he was a wild Angel.

• Piccolo overcame Slug's consciousness during their assimilation and gained a restored body with power reaching 1.2 billion Battle Power.
• Merus rescued Piccolo from space after his starship was destroyed, and Piccolo thanked him and Gran before leaving for Earth.
• Gran and Merus discussed Piccolo's potential and the talented Mortals of Earth, then Gran used Space Power to take them to the Galactic Prison Planet.
• Gran asked whether he would face Angel rules if his Dimension reached the Angel Realm, and Merus said his wild Angel status exempted him from those restraints.
• Merus asked Gran what he had come to see him for.