Goku vs. Kube

Gaino had not expected that Mr. Popo, usually so taciturn, had such a "talkative" side. He immediately said, "Mr. Popo, you flatter me. There are countless experts in the universe. With my current strength, if I faced those 'experts,' I'd only end up getting beaten senseless. So I still need to keep working hard, train diligently, and make myself even stronger."

"Good lad. Neither arrogant nor impatient, full of drive. Not bad, not bad. Your future achievements will be limitless," Popo praised.

"Alright, no need to say anything more. Since you've come to train, I'll take you to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber now!"

After Goku said that, Vegeta spoke up. "If you're going to train with them, then of course I can't be left behind. I'm training with them too."

Goku said, "Vegeta, how can you do that? I was clearly the one who suggested training with them first. Why are you butting in too?"

Vegeta roared, "Kakarot, you want to become stronger than me? Impossible! I, Prince Vegeta, will always be stronger than you!"

"Alright, alright! You, Vegeta, are the strongest," Goku said, waving a hand carelessly.

Vegeta snorted and ignored Goku after that.

Then Goku did something that left everyone dumbfounded. He walked up to Kube and said, "I can tell you're very strong. Could we spar a little?"

The moment those words came out, everyone was stunned by Goku's ignorance. Kube was the Time Destroyer God of the Time Universe, someone whose combat power rivaled the Grand Minister's, yet Goku actually wanted to challenge him. He was simply courting death.

Bardock immediately stepped in front of Goku and scolded him, "Kakarot, don't be disrespectful! This is Lord Time Destroyer God. Lord Time Destroyer God's strength is unfathomable—how could you possibly challenge him? Even the king is no