Goku's opponent was a man in black robes.
Standing opposite the black-robed man, he transformed into Super Saiyan 4. He knew that, with his current strength, merely being able to put up a fight against this man was already quite good. There was no way he could coast through like he had in the preliminaries and group stage using Super Saiyan 2 or 3.
This enemy gave Goku the feeling of a powerful opponent from his sheer presence alone.
The referee gave the order, and the match began.
Goku struck first. He lunged forward and threw a punch at the black-robed man. Yet the man casually extended a palm and effortlessly blocked the punch.
"Just as I thought, you're incredibly strong!" Goku said solemnly. "A worthy opponent! Take this shock wave!"
The Dragon Ball Z Cards in his mind shifted into formation. "Body Explosion Light—Secret Technique: Shock Wave!" A dazzling wave of light shot toward the black-robed man.
Seeing the shock wave coming, the black-robed man suddenly grinned and said coldly, "I never thought I'd be underestimated to this extent."
He extended one hand and stopped Goku's shock wave right in front of himself!
Although Super Saiyan 4's shock wave was not his strongest technique, it was still an exceptionally powerful combat skill. Yet the black-robed man had blocked it with ease. Even Uchiha Madara, watching from below the stage, realized that this opponent was truly difficult to handle!
Naturally, Goku understood that even more clearly on the stage. He focused himself for battle. Facing this unbelievable opponent, he could not help but raise his guard to the utmost.
"Not attacking anymore? Then I'll attack." The black-robed man said sternly.
The black-robed man's clothes immediately began to billow as enormous energy surged from his body! Propelled by that heaven-defying energy,