Chapter Summaries

Piccolo, Gohan, and the other fighters entered the Peak Arena and found that their opponents were stronger than their displayed Battle Power, preventing contestants from gaining an unfair advantage by hiding their strength. Gran had Whis and Vados add projection screens to all 83,000 arenas so the vast audience of martial artists could watch the matches, then returned to the stands and left the tournament to unfold over time.

• Piccolo faced a scallion-like opponent with 2.5 billion Battle Power, while Gohan faced a Saiyan with 15 billion Battle Power despite Gohan displaying only 5 billion.
• Yamcha, Krillin, Chiaotzu, and Tien Shinhan also faced opponents whose Battle Power exceeded their own, as did contestants from both universes.
• Whis and Vados revealed that they had matched fighters above their tested Battle Power to prevent hidden strength from making the tournament unfair.
• Gran ordered Whis and Vados to create projection screens at all 83,000 arenas so the martial artists in attendance could watch the fights.
• The Gods of Destruction recorded Gran's tournament measures, and Gran returned to the stands, saying there was nothing left to do but watch and leave everything to time.

As the first round of the Inter-Universal Martial Arts Tournament unfolded across 83,000 arenas, Gran’s plan to motivate fighters through competition, envy, and prizes became clear. Universe 6 led Universe 7 in points, prompting Beerus and Champa to bicker as the tournament continued.

• The Gods of Destruction watched the matches while the spectators who had failed to qualify reacted with awe and envy toward the fighters.
• Liger, Arack, and Gin praised Gran’s wisdom, and Beerus explained to Bulma that the spectators’ envy and frustration could motivate them to grow stronger.
• A desperate rabbit with 1.2 million Battle Power surged to 2 million and knocked a tiger out of the arena, hoping to win a Life Fruit for his dying mother.
• The Angels recognized that the tournament inspired fighters to seek strength, Life Fruits, fame, and other rewards.
• The tournament awarded points according to arena level, and the displayed score put Universe 6 ahead of Universe 7 by 1804 to 1003.
• Champa taunted Beerus about Universe 6’s lead, and Beerus insisted the tournament had only just begun.

Piccolo defeated Universe 6’s Green Onion with a Special Beam Cannon, earning Universe 7 seven points, while Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, and Krillin also won their matches. Universe 7 remained behind in the overall score, and the Angels wondered why the Earth fighters’ martial arts resembled their lineage as the tournament continued.

• Piccolo used combat techniques taught by Gran to withstand Green Onion’s stronger attacks and ultimately pierced Green Onion with a Special Beam Cannon, winning the match for Universe 7.
• Beerus mocked Champa over Green Onion’s defeat, but Champa pointed out that Universe 6 still led on the scoreboard.
• Gran told Bulma that Universe 7’s deficit was understandable given its shorter preparation time, while Bulma worried about losing.
• Yamcha defeated a stronger opponent with Wolf Fang Fist, Tien Shinhan blasted his opponent off the arena with Four Symbols Fist and New Tri-Beam, and Krillin won using Solar Flare.
• The Angels noticed similarities between the Earth fighters’ martial arts and their own lineage, while Whis and Vados treated the reason as a secret.

The Grand Elder of Planet Metamor defeated the stronger Fat Mantis in the Intermediate Arena by relying on his advanced Body Instinct and martial arts skill. Gran recognized his former teacher, promised to repay the favor he owed Planet Metamor, and the Angels reflected on Universe 7’s growing martial arts potential.

• Gran explained that Krillin and the other Earth martial artists had indirectly encountered Angel martial arts principles through the Turtle School, while Whis kept Popo’s role secret.
• The Intermediate Arena continued, and the Grand Elder of Planet Metamor faced Fat Mantis, whose Battle Power was twice his own.
• The Grand Elder used his Second Stage Peak Body Instinct and precise strikes to defeat Fat Mantis, earning Universe 7 three points.
• The Grand Elder recognized Gran in the stands, and Gran offered to help Planet Metamor if it ever faced trouble.
• Gran told Beerus about the favors he owed several people from his travels, while the Angels praised Universe 7’s martial arts culture and future potential.

The Intermediate Arena concluded with a tribal youth winning the final match, but Universe 7 still fell behind Universe 6. The Advanced Arena began, revealing Universe 7’s technological fighters and prompting Mosco to recognize their potential.

• A reddish-brown-skinned tribal youth fought his way to the Intermediate Arena’s final match and promised to bring the Life Fruit back to his father and chieftain.
• The youth transformed his skin and powered up his Kamehameha, defeating his six-million-Battle-Power opponent with seven million.
• Universe 7 remained behind Universe 6 after the Intermediate Arena, and the Advanced Arena began with technological fighters representing Universe 7.
• Mosco revealed that he was a little imp inside his robot shell, then praised the robots’ potential for growth.
• Mosco explained that powerful robots depended on their materials, systems, and energy.

The Advanced Arena ended with Universe 7 still behind Universe 6, leaving the outcome to the Peak and God-level Arenas. When the Peak Arena contestants revealed their immense power, the Gods of Destruction were stunned by Universe 7’s hidden fighters, and Beerus and Old Kai asked Gran where they had come from.

• Mosco praised Universe 7’s technological and warrior potential, while Gran warned that its future would be even more formidable.
• Universe 7 won half of the Advanced Arena matches, but the final score remained 72551 to 82333 in Universe 6’s favor.
• Yamcha worried that Universe 7 would lose, and Krillin urged him to hurry with the others to Gohan’s final showdown.
• Champa asked Gran what fighters Universe 7 had hidden in the Peak Arena, but Gran only told him to watch.
• The Peak Arena contestants unleashed their power, revealing fighters with Battle Power in the tens of billions and shocking the Gods of Destruction.
• Champa demanded an explanation from Beerus, and Beerus and Old Kai turned to Gran to ask about Universe 7’s powerful fighters.

Gran revealed that nearly all of Universe 7’s Peak Arena contestants were Galactic Prison criminals captured by Merus, a Rookie Angel. As the tournament continued, the criminals overwhelmed Universe 6’s Saiyans, leaving Universe 7 far ahead in the score.

• Gran explained that Universe 7 had once had many powerful experts, and identified the contestants as Galactic Prison criminals.
• Beerus confirmed that Merus had captured the criminals, then revealed that Merus was a Rookie Angel and Kusu’s younger brother.
• The Gods of Destruction reacted with envy when they learned Universe 7 had another Angel, and Beerus punched Champa after Champa grabbed his collar.
• The Galactic criminals displayed immense power in the Peak Arena, while Whis and Vados protected the spectators with Energy Barriers.
• Krillin, Yamcha, Piccolo, and the others ran toward Gohan’s ring and saw a Toad Monster defeat a Universe 6 Super Saiyan 2 with an illusion and a ring-out.
• Universe 7’s criminals continued defeating Universe 6’s Saiyans, and Old Kai celebrated as Universe 7 led by 84,076 points to 79,430.

After Universe 7’s Galactic Prison criminals overwhelmed Universe 6 in the Peak Arena, Gran considered why the universes had developed such different strengths. Shin worried the criminals might escape after the tournament, and Gran reassured him that Universe 7 could handle them.

• Bulma celebrated Universe 7 catching up to Universe 6, while Beerus mocked Champa over the match results.
• Champa asked Vados whether Universe 6 had similarly powerful criminals, and she confirmed its longest-imprisoned criminals had served only one hundred thousand years and had Battle Power no higher than five billion.
• Gran reasoned that Beerus’s neglect, along with Universe 7 having the Galactic Patrol and Merus, had allowed its criminals to survive and grow stronger.
• Shin warned Bulma that the criminals might escape Galactic Prison after the tournament and bring catastrophe to Universe 7.
• Gran acknowledged Shin’s concern but said there would be no problem even if the criminals escaped, and Old Kai reminded Shin that Gran could handle them.

Goku reunited with the Z Fighters at the Peak Arena and revealed that he was competing in the God-level Arena. After praising their matches and Piccolo’s victory, he met Gran’s gaze from the stands.

• Whis and the Angels watched Gohan’s arena, curious about how strong he had become.
• Krillin and the Z Fighters found Gohan’s arena, then turned when Goku called out to them.
• Krillin tearfully embraced Goku and complained that Goku had returned to Earth without visiting them.
• Goku told the Z Fighters that he was a contestant in the God-level Arena and praised their performances.
• Piccolo grew irritated when Goku did not mention his battle, but Goku praised his victory over Fat Mantis and his martial arts.
• Piccolo credited Gran for teaching him, and Goku looked up to meet Gran’s gaze.

Gohan fought Yark of Universe 6 while hiding his strength, then revealed a Super Saiyan 2 transformation that pushed him to the brink of Super Saiyan 3. The chapter ended with Old Kai offering to unlock Gohan’s potential, while Yark faced Gohan’s overwhelming power in the arena.

• Gohan and Yark traded attacks, and Yark increased his power to 10 billion Battle Power and battered Gohan.
• Gohan stood back up and revealed that he had not used his full strength during the test, prompting Yark to unleash his full 15 billion Battle Power.
• Gohan transformed into Super Saiyan 2, shocking Yark and the spectators.
• Gran and the others realized Gohan had reached the peak of Super Saiyan 2 but was still just short of Super Saiyan 3.
• Old Kai offered to take Gohan to the God Realm and unlock some of his potential.

Gohan fought Yark, who broke through to Super Saiyan 2 and overwhelmed him with 30 billion Battle Power. Gohan used Instant Transmission to appear behind Yark and pierced him with a 20-billion-power Special Beam Cannon, leaving the match's outcome unresolved.

• Gohan dodged Yark's attacks and blasted him with a powerful Kamehameha, damaging the arena and sending him flying.
• Yark's desperation to bring back the Life Fruit triggered his transformation into Super Saiyan 2, raising his Battle Power to 30 billion.
• Yark gained the upper hand, battered Gohan, and charged a 35-billion-power Kamehameha while Gohan was pinned against the barrier.
• Gohan used Instant Transmission to evade Yark's attack and appear behind him, then struck with a 20-billion-power Special Beam Cannon.
• Gohan's Special Beam Cannon pierced Yark from behind.

Gohan killed Yark after overcoming his stronger opponent, causing Universe 7 to lose the match’s points and disqualifying Gohan from receiving a Life Fruit. Natasha stopped the furious Saiyans from seeking revenge, while Gran said he would not intervene if they pursued Gohan.

• Yark questioned how Gohan had defeated him despite having greater battle power, and Gohan explained that strength was not the only factor in a fight.
• Gohan refused to spare Yark, who had tried to kill him, and Yark fell to his death on the shattered arena.
• The tournament machine announced that Gohan had violated the no-killing rule, costing Universe 7 the match points and making Gohan ineligible for a Life Fruit.
• Goku, Krillin, Yamcha, and Piccolo reacted to Gohan’s victory and the penalty, with Piccolo defending Gohan’s actions.
• Natasha silenced the former candidate Gods of Destruction who threatened to avenge Yark and told them he had brought his death on himself.
• Gran told Champa he would not worry if the Universe 6 Saiyans went after Gohan, while Whis and Bulma laughed at his claim.

The Gods of Destruction watched the remaining Peak Arena matches and learned that the goat-like Moro could devour life energy, grow without limit, and wield powerful magic. Beerus revealed that the previous Grand Kai had sealed Moro, while Gran realized the Grand Kai’s weakened divine power later left him vulnerable to Majin Buu.

• The Gods of Destruction praised Gohan’s Instant Transmission before Gran directed their attention to the remaining matches.
• Kusu remarked on Moro, and Cognac clarified that she meant the old goat facing Vegeta rather than Vegeta himself.
• Beerus identified the old goat as Moro and explained that he could devour life energy, grow without limit, and manipulate objects, planetary energy, and space with magic.
• Beerus revealed that the previous Grand Kai had sealed Moro, prompting Shin and Old Kai to realize which Majin Buu he meant.
• Gran recalled that the Grand Kai had spent much of his divine power sealing Moro, leaving him weakened enough to be absorbed by Majin Buu.

The Gods of Destruction discussed Vados’s plan to make Vegeta grasp Destruction Power by fighting Moro, while Goku and the Z Fighters went to watch the match. There, they met Natasha, queen of the Universe 6 Saiyans, who praised Gohan and asked Goku about the Saiyans in Universe 7.

• Gran explained that Vados had matched Vegeta against Moro so Vegeta might grasp Destruction Power, and the Gods of Destruction reacted with disbelief.
• Champa realized Vegeta’s victory would benefit Universe 7 and fought Beerus after Beerus mocked him.
• Goku led the Z Fighters to Vegeta’s arena, where they noticed Natasha and her group approaching.
• Natasha introduced herself as queen of the Universe 6 Saiyans and said Yark’s defeat was his own doing.
• Natasha praised Gohan’s talent, then asked Goku whether Universe 7 had very few Saiyans.

Goku and Piccolo spoke with Natasha, the Saiyan Queen of Universe 6, about their clans and Vegeta’s unexpected role in the tournament. Meanwhile, Vegeta fought an injured Moro in the arena, and the chapter left them locked in a fierce hand-to-hand battle as the spectators watched.

• Natasha asked about Universe 7’s Saiyans, and Goku explained how their clan had been destroyed after an internal conflict.
• Piccolo realized Natasha had come to learn why Vegeta was representing Universe 6, though he and Goku admitted they did not know the reason.
• Goku revealed that he was also a second-round contestant in the God-level Arena, surprising Natasha and her companions.
• Vegeta taunted Moro over his reduced strength, then endured Moro absorbing his attack and striking him with a powerful blow.
• Vegeta deduced that Moro could wield only about five billion Battle Power and charged back into battle with him.
• Bulma told Beerus that Gran had injured Moro to get back at him for bullying her, and Beerus scolded her while defending Gran.

Vegeta realized Moro had been draining his life energy and, after Moro overwhelmed him, comprehended Destruction Power. The chapter ended with Vegeta emerging from the smoke surrounded by purple energy, leaving Moro and the spectators stunned.

• Vegeta's attacks failed to harm Moro, who had secretly absorbed Vegeta's life energy and weakened him.
• Moro struck Vegeta down, but refrained from killing him because the match rules forbade it.
• Vegeta figured out that Moro had been absorbing his aura and noticed Destruction Aura in Moro's wounds.
• Moro blasted Vegeta with a powerful Energy Blast, and the spectators believed Vegeta had lost.
• Vegeta emerged from the smoke radiating purple Destruction Power, and Piccolo recognized that he had mastered it.

Vegeta comprehended Destruction Power just before being eliminated, but Moro’s earlier attack had drained most of his strength, leaving him unable to turn the fight around. After Moro nearly killed him, Vegeta finally surrendered, shocking the Z Fighters.

• Vegeta comprehended Destruction Power and challenged Moro, but realized Moro had drained most of his strength.
• Moro attacked Vegeta while the spectators and Gods of Destruction discussed how little power Vegeta had left.
• Vegeta’s attempt to use Destruction failed, and Moro beat him until he could barely stand.
• Vegeta made a desperate counterattack, but Moro’s purple energy knocked him back and left him unable to rise.
• Goku urged Vegeta to surrender, and Vegeta finally shouted that he surrendered, astonishing the Z Fighters.

Vegeta surrendered to Moro after being badly injured, and Goku’s group confronted the victor as Moro hinted at his terrifying strength. Goku later gave Vegeta a Senzu Bean, restoring him completely and astonishing Natasha.

• Vegeta surrendered to Moro, giving Universe 7 seven points, and Goku’s group hurried over to check on him.
• Goku refused Vegeta’s request for a Senzu Bean at first, while Gohan mocked Vegeta for surrendering.
• Moro taunted Vegeta and warned Goku that only someone at Deity Level could defeat him, while revealing his interest in Goku’s Life Energy.
• Goku helped Vegeta away from the arena, then gave him a Senzu Bean when he saw him coughing up blood.
• Vegeta recovered instantly, amazed Natasha, and angrily grabbed Goku by the collar for not giving him the bean sooner.

Goku reunited with Vegeta and the Z Fighters, and the group learned that Universe 6 had many Saiyans and former Candidate Gods of Destruction competing. The first-round score brought Universe 7 close to catching up, while the God-level Arena matches began with hundreds of powerful contestants from both universes.

• Goku told Vegeta that he had grown much stronger and explained that Universe 6 had hundreds of thousands of Saiyans competing and spectating.
• Vegeta learned that Universe 7 had powerful imprisoned galactic criminals in the tournament and became confident his universe could win.
• Natasha revealed that the Saiyans beside her had served as Candidate Gods of Destruction, prompting the Z Fighters to protest until Goku told them to wait and see.
• The announced score showed Universe 7 closing the gap with Universe 6, delighting Vegeta, Shin, and the Universe 7 spectators.
• Gran told Bulma that the outcome depended on the second round, and the God-level Arena matches began with contestants whose power ranged from 20 billion Battle Power to Divine Realm First Tier.

The first round ended with Universe 7 trailing Universe 6 by just over a thousand points, and the second round began with powerful fighters from both universes entering the arenas. Gran watched Goku face Rose while Seven-Three appeared in another arena, leaving the new matchups underway.

• Universe 6 and Universe 7 fought evenly in the God-level Arena, where Champa revealed that many of his fighters were former Candidate Gods of Destruction he had recruited.
• The first round ended with Universe 6 ahead of Universe 7 by a score of 86542 to 85458, and the contestants began preparing for the second round.
• Whis confirmed that Broly would compete in the second round, and Vados sent the contestants into the air and onto their arenas.
• Goku searched for Broly among the contestants, then noticed Hit and Rose, while Natasha pointed out Universe 6's powerful fighters to Gohan.
• The second-round matches began, with Goku facing Rose and Gran recognizing Seven-Three fighting in another arena.