A soft screen of light unfolded before the two of them, clearly displaying the detailed data of the planet ahead.
"Logori Planet."
Whis read the information aloud.
"Due to its location within the intense gravitational interference of a massive black hole, the extreme environment has caused the life forms on this planet to evolve in an extremely primitive and chaotic manner, generally possessing intense aggression and a tendency toward destruction. The planet's evaluation is zero. The potential for development is also near zero. Comprehensive judgment: No retention value, recommendation: 'Hakai'."
He retracted the light screen and looked at Vitelli. Although a smile remained on his face, his tone became more formal.
"Very well, Vitelli-san, you may proceed. Remember to clean it up thoroughly; the energy of 'Hakai' needs to penetrate the planet's core to ensure complete annihilation. You must not learn from Lord Beerus, who sometimes finds it troublesome or is in a good mood and only destroys half, leaving a mess behind just to please himself."
"OK, got it."
Vitelli nodded and slowly raised his right hand, aiming it at the gray planet in the distance that appeared incredibly tiny against the backdrop of the black hole.
Dark purple God of Destruction energy instantly condensed in his palm, the destructive energy fluctuations causing the surrounding space to tremble slightly.
For him now, destroying such a planet did not even require much effort; a light touch was enough.
There was no earth-shattering explosion, nor were there any scenes of debris flying everywhere.
A deep purple flash flickered by, and the massive planet, with a mass over a dozen times that of Earth, began to disintegrate and annihilate in an instant.
In just a few seconds, it turned into the most primitive dust in the universe, only to be instantly swallowed by the powerful gravity of the nearby black hole, as if it had never existed at all.
Vitelli withdrew his hand, feeling the power he had just released, but his gaze shifted to the massive black hole that was still continuously devouring matter.
He rubbed his chin, pondered for a moment, and asked:
"Hey, Whis, this black hole looks like quite an eyesore too. Should we just take care of it while we're at it?"
Whis was pulled back to reality from his reverie about "what delicious food Bulma will prepare tonight" and gave a light cough to hide his distraction.
He looked at the massive black hole and shook his head, a calm smile of insight on his face:
"No, no, Vitelli-san. Everything exists for a reason. This black hole has already swallowed and merged with several smaller black holes nearby, and its accumulated mass is quite considerable. If we leave it, after the long passage of time in the future, it will become the 'seed' for the birth of a new star system, and its gravity will re-condense the surrounding matter... Destruction and creation are sometimes only a thin line apart."
"Fine, you're the expert, you call the shots."
Vitelli shrugged indifferently.
"Let's go, next target. We need to pick up the pace, otherwise, if we get back late, dinner might be eaten up by that sister of yours who refuses to leave! You wouldn't want to work hard all day only to have to fill your stomach with a Senzu Bean when you get back, would you, Whis-san~~"
At the thought of his sister smiling while rapidly sweeping through gourmet food, the expression on Whis's face, which was always calm, changed instantly.
He immediately put on a serious and earnest expression, tapped his Scepter, and said solemnly: "Well said, Vitelli-san! Efficiency is the virtue of an excellent angel like me! It is time to accelerate our work progress!"
Seeing Whis reveal such a rare "urgent" expression, Vitelli couldn't help but grin, placing a hand on his shoulder as he laughed:
"Alright, let's go!"
There were still over a dozen worthless planets on today's list that needed to be cleared; the task was somewhat heavy, and there was no time to dawdle.
The subsequent process became somewhat monotonous, consisting basically of Whis pinpointing the location and Vitelli carrying out the destruction.
One by one, planets that had lost their potential—whether due to extreme environments, internal civilizations heading down the wrong path, or some cosmic disaster—were all silently reduced to the most basic particles in the universe under the purple light of finality in Vitelli's hands.
Finally, after another violent planet filled with magma and toxic gas was annihilated, Whis checked the list displayed on his Scepter:
"Very well, Vitelli-san, this is the last stop for today."
Brilliant streamers of light flickered again, and the two figures instantly appeared near a binary star system.
This system was much larger and younger than the solar system; a yellow star in its prime and a very young, massive blue star were entangled and circling each other in a dance of gravity.
The two turned their gaze toward the massive blue star; although its light was young and intense, it gave off a feeling of unstable restlessness.
Whis's Scepter projected a light screen once more.
"This is a giant blue star named Holisphi."
Whis introduced, "It forms an unstable binary system with the orange star beside it. The two approach each other about every eighty years, causing extremely violent gravitational disturbances. More importantly, the core fuel of this blue star is about to run out, and violent changes have already begun to occur within it. If left unmanaged, according to calculations, there is a greater than ninety percent probability that it will evolve into a new black hole within the next five hundred years. Due to its massive size, the resulting black hole will possess immense destructive power, enough to swallow the entire binary system and cause catastrophic effects on the star fields within dozens of light-years."
He paused, looked at Vitelli, his tone carrying a hint of a test:
"There are two ways to handle this: first, use 'Hakai' energy to annihilate it completely, but this requires precise control and sufficient output to ensure the core is disintegrated instantly; otherwise, if an uncontrollable energy explosion is triggered, the consequences could be even worse than its natural collapse into a black hole."
Whis wore a smile, his gaze fixed on Vitelli, as he spoke of the other option with a playful tone:
"There is another way. If you, Vitelli-san, feel you aren't confident enough to 'Hakai' it in one go, you could choose to use powerful energy to push it out of its current orbit and banish it to the empty, desolate 'Dark Zone' of the universe, letting it evolve on its own. This is the simplest method. This is your final lesson, good luck, Vitelli-san."
"Uh..."
Vitelli looked at the massive, energy-surging, restless blue star before him and immediately felt a headache coming on.
He had learned from the "God of Destruction Handbook" he had been cramming these past few days that dealing with such large celestial bodies was the most troublesome.
If he made even the slightest mistake, the resulting chain reaction could be a cosmic disaster affecting several light-years.
The safest method would actually be to ask the Supreme Kai to assist in stabilizing the space, or simply let Whis handle it and provide a safety net.
But...
He glanced at Whis, who was standing to the side, looking relaxed and wearing an expression that said, "I'm just a bystander," and knew that this guy had made up his mind not to intervene.
As for the young Supreme Kai of this universe...
Vitelli highly doubted he had the ability or experience to handle such a massive situation.
For a moment, Vitelli fell into deep thought.
Seeing Vitelli's contemplative expression, Whis smiled and teased:
"Do you need me to contact Bulma, Vitelli, and have her cheer you on?"
Vitelli was choked by this sarcastic tone. He waved a hand at Whis, signaling him not to interrupt his train of thought.
Using force carried too much risk, but pushing the star away would take an astronomical amount of time. Furthermore, how could he ensure the trajectory was precise enough to avoid colliding with something else?
"Whis."
He temporarily set aside his thoughts on the star and pointed to the other planets in the binary system, as well as the faint specks of light from other galaxies in the distance.
"What's the situation with those planets? And are there any civilizations worth noting in the nearby galaxies?"
He intended to gather more information first; perhaps a better solution would emerge.
Whis shrugged and, following his lead, waved his Scepter to quickly aggregate and display information about the surrounding star sector.
"The environments of the planets in this binary system are quite harsh, and no signs of intelligent life have been detected yet. However, if you can safely deal with this dying blue giant, the remaining yellow star is stable, and the probability of life evolving on the planets within its habitable zone in the future is quite high."
"As for the galaxies within ten light-years..."
Whis's gaze swept across the light screen.
"Hmm, there are two worth mentioning. One galaxy harbors a planet called Yardrat. Although the technology there isn't particularly advanced, they are quite famous in the universe for developing some peculiar secret arts. Some of their techniques are actually rather interesting."
"As for the other galaxy..."
Whis's voice paused, sounding somewhat surprised.
He carefully examined the data fed back by his Scepter before speaking with a hint of intrigue in his tone.
"In the other galaxy, a life-bearing planet called Namek has been detected. Hmm... how interesting~ According to the data, the civilization on this planet has actually mastered the ability to create wish-granting orbs. That is quite rare."
"What the hell?!"
Hearing that name, Vitelli nearly jumped. He asked in disbelief, "Which planet did you just say? Namek?! And Dragon Balls?!"
He never expected to hear this familiar name at this time and in this manner!
"Let's go to Namek first. Perhaps... I have an idea."
Meanwhile, on Namek, several light-years away from Vitelli.
The vast landscape was dotted with large lakes and peculiar circular houses.
Inside a massive, rustic-style building at the highest point of the planet, the aged Grand Elder was deep in slumber.
His massive body rose and fell slightly, his breathing steady and long.
Suddenly, his enormous frame jolted, and he was startled awake from his deep sleep.
A flash of confusion crossed his wrinkled green face, which then transformed into a sense of profound relief.
He muttered to himself, his voice filled with the weight of ages:
"They are coming... the trajectory of fate has shifted drastically... fortunately... fortunately, it is well-intentioned... to have sensed it in advance..."
He moved his incredibly bulky body with some effort, sat up straighter, and called out in a low voice toward the door:
"Nail, come in for a moment."
Before long, a well-proportioned young Namekian warrior with a calm expression walked in quickly.
He bowed respectfully to the Grand Elder on the throne, his tone filled with reverence:
"Grand Elder, what are your orders?"
The Grand Elder tilted his head, his gaze seemingly piercing through the thick roof to look into the depths of the boundless starry sky.
He remained silent for a few seconds before instructing in a slow, certain tone:
"Nail, my child. Go and contact the elders of all the villages immediately. In my name, ask them to gather the Dragon Balls they are guarding and have you deliver them to the plains."
A trace of confusion flashed across Nail's face:
"Grand Elder, what is this for..."
The Grand Elder slowly lowered his head, looking at Nail with deep eyes:
"Do not ask. Just do as I say. Before long, two... distinguished guests will descend upon our Namek. If they propose to use the Dragon Balls, you are to help them summon Porunga and do everything in our power to grant their wishes."
Nail was shocked. Unimaginable guests? Using the Dragon Balls?
But he held absolute trust and obedience toward the Grand Elder. He immediately suppressed all his questions and bowed respectfully once more:
"Yes! I obey your will, Grand Elder! I will see to it at once!"
With that, he turned quickly and left the great hall.
Just as Nail was hurrying away to execute the order, Whis, who was preparing to depart with Vitelli, suddenly gave a soft "Oh?" A hint of surprise appeared on his perpetually indifferent face, which then shifted into an amused smile.
"Interesting... a truly rare talent. To be able to vaguely perceive the actions of an Angel and a God of Destruction from across such vast space and time... although the interpretation is a bit rough, this level of spiritual perception is top-tier in this universe."
Vitelli was just about to urge Whis to hurry to Namek when he heard this and asked curiously:
"Hmm? What's the situation? What happened? Who sensed us?"
Whis shook his head without answering directly, the smile on his face only deepening. He elegantly waved his Scepter and said with a laugh:
"Don't be so impatient, Vitelli. Keep a bit of mystery and anticipation. You'll know soon enough."
Dazzling streams of light enveloped the two once more, and almost the very next second, their figures appeared in an entirely new star system.
A massive, beautiful, emerald-green planet hung silently in the cosmos like a jewel.
The surface of the planet was covered in vast lakes and orange landmasses, its atmosphere appearing thick and serene. This was none other than Namek.
Looking at the familiar planet before him, Vitelli felt a complex mix of emotions.
He couldn't help but recall the Dragon Ball anime he had watched in his past life, laughing softly to himself:
"Tsk, Namek... I wonder if that legendary Grand Elder could unlock my potential as well?"
But as soon as the thought surfaced, he shook his head with a smile.
Setting aside the fact that he was now a deity, his life level and the essence of his energy had long since transcended the scope of ordinary beings.
Even without this divine office, given his current unfathomable battle power in his base state, the tiny bit of potential that the Grand Elder could help him unleash—even if he used all his might and risked his life—would likely be negligible, barely worth the effort.
After all, Vitelli possessed absolute confidence that even when facing Perfect Cell, his base battle power was enough to crush him.
Meanwhile, on a vast plain of Namek.
Nail had already used the fastest speed possible, relying on the prestige of the Grand Elder and his own efficiency, to collect all seven massive Dragon Balls.
They were neatly arranged on the ground, each Dragon Ball containing a different number of star markings.
Nail himself stood as straight as a statue beside the Dragon Balls, his sharp gaze fixed unblinkingly on the azure sky, his heart filled with vigilance and doubt.
The Grand Elder's previous instructions and the way he had looked toward the sky led him to suspect that these so-called honored guests likely came from beyond the heavens.
This couldn't help but make him feel anxious; could it be... an irresistible enemy?
Just then, a calm voice sounded behind him without warning:
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