Vegeta realized something was wrong on Nameless Planetoid.
A massive, sturdy arena floated at the center of the starry sky, surrounded by tiered spectator stands.
At this moment, the Martial Arts Tournament between Universe 6 and Universe 7 had finally reached its first official match.
The contestants from both sides had emerged from their respective waiting areas and stepped onto the vast arena.
On Universe 7's side,
Son Goku, who had drawn the opening position in the earlier careless game of rock-paper-scissors, walked onto the arena with an excited expression as he loosened up his wrists.
His dark eyes gleamed with a fervent anticipation for the unknown battle ahead.
Across from him,
Universe 6's first contestant had already planted his feet firmly in place.
He was an enormous, exceptionally round-looking fellow.
He looked like a giant yellow bear standing upright, his entire body covered in bright yellow skin.
He wore a tight red tank top and a pair of red fighting shoes.
He looked harmless and rather adorable, nothing like a martial artist possessing terrifying power.
His name was Botamo.
"Contestants, prepare yourselves."
The referee at the edge of the arena raised his right hand high and announced loudly.
At that moment,
Champa, the God of Destruction of Universe 6, sat at the highest point of the spectator stands.
With his round belly sticking out, he formed a small purple ki blast in his hand.
Champa glanced at the two fighters in the arena, then casually flicked his hand.
"Whoosh—"
The purple ki blast traced an arc through the air.
It struck the enormous bronze gong suspended above the arena with perfect accuracy.
"Gong!"
The deep, lingering sound of the gong instantly spread across the entire planetoid.
"The match officially begins."
At the referee's command,
Son Goku did not hesitate