Whis's words made both Trunks stiffen. This was nothing like the training they were used to. Wasn't the whole point of training to increase their strength? But to Whis, strength wasn't the most important thing. Their level of mastery was.
Gogito had already developed his own understanding of all this, so he wasn't surprised. Still, from what Whis had said, his own level didn't seem all that impressive!
"All right, let's begin training."
Whis led the three of them to an open area. He conjured his staff and waved it at the ground. Two iron blocks appeared in front of Future Trunks and Trunks, each with two holes for their hands so they could lift them.
"Now, Mr. Trunks and Mr. Trunks, please start with strength and endurance training."
"Carry these around the World of the God of Destruction once. If you're too slow, you might step right into another dimension!"
Whis pointed to the path behind them, which was slowly disappearing. The two hurriedly began their training, frightened.
"How are these so heavy?"
The two struggled to lift the iron blocks and slowly started walking.
"I made them just the right weight for you."
Whis covered his mouth and chuckled.
As he watched the two figures gradually disappear into the distance, Whis began instructing Gogito.
"Mr. Gogito, I think you're ready to learn that technique."
"Separate your body from your consciousness, and let every part of your body react on its own. You won't need to think before you act. That lets you move faster and become stronger..."
Whis gave him a brief explanation of Ultra Instinct.
Just as expected, Whis began teaching Gogito Ultra Instinct.
"If you truly master this technique, you'll develop the power of the gods and enter the realm of the gods."
"Now, let me give you a chance to experience it, Mr. Gogito."
Whis beckoned for Gogito to attack.
Gogito charged at Whis and launched an assault. Whis dodged nimbly, dancing like a butterfly among the flowers. Vegito couldn't land a single hit.
After a brief exchange, Whis called a halt.
"Mr. Gogito, how did that feel?"
"Incredible!!"
Gogito felt as if Whis were a cloud. Before his fist could even reach him, the wind from the punch seemed to blow him away. No matter what Gogito did, he couldn't touch him.
Gogito described what he'd felt.
"But I'm still completely baffled."
"That's all right. This technique is very difficult to learn. Lord Beerus spent many years before he could use it at all, and even he never managed to use it perfectly."
Whis encouraged Gogito, helping him relax and not put too much pressure on himself.
And so, Gogito and the two Trunks stayed in the World of the God of Destruction to train.
Half a month later, in the World of the God of Destruction.
Gogito and the two Trunks were sparring. Gogito was trying to use the Ultra Instinct Whis had taught him, while both Trunks attacked with all their might. Gogito dodged as Whis coached him from the sidelines.
"Mr. Gogito, calm your mind and let your body move on its own."
Gogito furrowed his brows. He still couldn't understand this almost magical ability called Ultra Instinct.
After practicing for a while, Gogito still had no idea how to get the hang of it. Whis called a halt.
"It's still too difficult, Whis," Gogito said helplessly.
"Don't lose heart, Mr. Gogito. I'm sure that with your talent, you'll learn it before long. You just haven't figured out the trick yet."
After half a month of training, Whis had discovered that Gogito possessed terrifying potential. He was the most talented person Whis had ever met, even more so than Lord Beerus.
"All right, that's enough thinking for now. Let's go get something to eat."
Whis's voice brought Gogito back to the present. At the mention of food, Gogito pushed all his questions out of his mind. Now, all he could think about was the delicious meal ahead.
Another month passed.
"Mr. Gogito's movements are looking more and more like it!"
Whis's voice came from the distance. The two Trunks, who were cutting grass, looked up and saw Gogito attacking Whis. Gogito still couldn't touch Whis at all, but his movements had clearly changed. They were much more fluid.
"I have you to thank for that, Whis."
Gogito stopped attacking and spoke to Whis.
"Hmph, he's still got a long way to go."
Beerus stood in the distance with his usual haughty expression, but the slight upward curve of his lips showed that he approved of Gogito.
After that, Gogito's understanding of Ultra Instinct advanced by leaps and bounds. In less than half a year, he crossed the threshold and awakened Ultra Instinct Omen.
"The Ultra Instinct Mr. Gogito has awakened still doesn't let him freely control his attacks. He can only dodge attacks passively, and it lasts for a very short time. It's not a perfect state yet."
"Even so, Mr. Gogito has done wonderfully. He awakened Ultra Instinct in less than half a year. I expected it would take him at least a year."
"Lord Beerus took..."
Whis hadn't finished speaking when Beerus roared,
"Shut up, Whis!"
Seeing Beerus get angry, Whis stopped talking. If he went on, Beerus might hit someone.
"Lord Beerus, Mr. Whis, we're heading back to Earth."
Gogito and the two Trunks had been in the World of the God of Destruction for nearly half a year. They'd almost run out of the food they'd brought, so they decided to head back. After all, training required rest as well, and they planned to take a break.
"We're coming too, Whis."
Beerus was craving Earth's food. He hadn't had any in over half a year, and Whis was getting hungry for it too. So they all hurried off to Earth.
After nearly half a year of training, Gogito had mastered Ultra Instinct Omen and the Super Saiyan Blue transformation, Future Trunks had transformed into Super Saiyan God, and Trunks had reached Super Saiyan 2.
After Beerus and Whis enjoyed a delicious meal on Earth, they returned to the World of the God of Destruction. Gogito was getting ready to return to his own timeline. He'd been away for so long that he was starting to miss Tights.
He'd originally planned to train Trunks for a while and then go back. But Future Trunks's arrival had led him to unexpectedly meet Beerus and Whis. Gogito didn't want to pass up such a wonderful training opportunity, so he'd decided to stay a while longer.
During those six months, Vegeta and Nappa had long since arrived on Earth. He just didn't know how the battle had gone this time. Kid Gohan's power level had surpassed Vegeta's, and with Master Roshi's training, they should have made it through safely.
He just didn't know if Frieza would still learn about the Dragon Balls on Namek by eavesdropping through the Scouter Vegeta had used. Piccolo hadn't died this time, so he hadn't revealed anything about Namek.
Gogito then remembered that he still hadn't met the Son Goku from this world. Given Son Goku's personality, once he found out Gogito existed, he'd pester him for advice. Just thinking about it gave Gogito a headache.
Forget it. If it comes to that, I'll use a clone to get rid of him. I can't let him ruin my time cuddling with my wife.
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