Even as he marveled at the sight, Old Kai couldn't help feeling puzzled. He murmured,
"That's strange. He should be a Saiyan too."
"But what's with that appearance...?"
Earlier, when Tarble had transformed into a Super Saiyan and then a Super Saiyan 2 on Earth, they hadn't paid any attention.
Although his energy had fluctuated at the time, there had been no clash of auras.
Without a clash of auras, it meant nothing was happening.
Besides, they had already witnessed the immense power of Son Goku, Vegeta, and Son Gohan.
A mere few hundred million or several billion in power wasn't worth worrying about.
But this was different. The energy radiating from Tarble was simply too powerful.
It was impossible not to notice.
Old Kai and East Kai could see what was happening on Earth, but Kibito wasn't a Supreme Kai—not even an Apprentice Supreme Kai—so naturally, he couldn't see it.
As a result, he could barely follow their conversation.
The difference in their status was clear, and he didn't dare speak up. He opened his mouth, then promptly shut it again.
That little gesture naturally didn't escape the notice of the two Kais.
They didn't discuss it aloud, yet shared an uncanny understanding. They exchanged a glance and gave a slight nod.
Then Old Kai casually waved his hand and brought out his magic crystal ball.
"Domokusalamo..."
As Old Kai chanted, a live image of Tarble on Earth appeared on the magic crystal ball.
Kibito was naturally grateful for what they'd done.
He knew the two lords had gone out of their way to let him see it too.
He gave them a touched glance, then turned his attention to the image in the crystal ball.
The burly, powerful form of a Super Saiyan 4, with red fur and black hair, appeared before his eyes.
The image displayed by the magic crystal ball wasn't merely a picture. It gave the viewer the sensation of being right there.
It felt no different from being at the scene in person.
There was no need to carefully sense the terrifying power radiating from Tarble. One look was enough to feel its overwhelming pressure, like a tidal wave.
"Th-this... What is this?"
"Can Saiyans take on this form?"
At that moment, Kibito was utterly dumbfounded.
He understood perfectly well that this Saiyan in the form of an ape had far surpassed anything he could comprehend.
Although he hadn't been able to see the image just moments earlier, he had sensed the terrifying aura, one with the power to destroy the heavens and the earth.
Like East Kai, he'd assumed some powerful enemy had appeared.
He never expected it to be a Saiyan.
Just then,
a familiar voice came from the crystal ball, and the image shifted to show Vegeta.
"Tarble, is this what you meant by... Super Saiyan 4?"
"What an incredible aura!"
"Even though you haven't released your full power, I can clearly feel that oppressive presence!"
"Tarble, you really are the strongest Saiyan warrior!"
"Hahaha!"
When they saw Vegeta was there too, the three Kais breathed a sigh of relief.
If Tarble was with Vegeta, then even if they'd sensed things wrong, he couldn't be an evil person.
However,
the next second, they were astonished to see the red-furred, black-haired Saiyan Vegeta had called "Tarble" lift his head and look up, meeting their gaze.
The three of them were astounded.
Meanwhile,
somewhere in the universe, there was a place even more mysterious and higher in rank than the Supreme Kai World—the God of Destruction Realm.
It was home to the universe's two most exalted deities: Beerus, the God of Destruction, and Whis, the Angel.
The relationship between Angels and Gods of Destruction was a curious one.
An Angel was a guide for the universe, an attendant to the God of Destruction, and also his teacher.
If a God of Destruction died, the Angel would be forced to fall into a deep sleep.
The God of Destruction's main duty was to deal with unworthy planets in the universe.
Since Beerus was asleep—and had been for thirty-nine years—Whis had spent the same thirty-nine years cooped up in the God of Destruction Realm. He was a most diligent attendant.
When Tarble transformed into a Super Saiyan 4, his boundless aura reached the God of Destruction Realm.
Whis, who'd been idly enjoying a snack by the lake with his eyes closed, wore a look of bliss.
"Mmm~"
"That's the taste!"
"Delicious~"
But the next second, he opened his eyes in surprise.
"Hmm?"
"Whose energy is this?"
"It actually reached the God of Destruction Realm!"
He immediately grew interested.
"My, my. It seems a remarkable person has appeared in the universe."
"Let's see who it is."
With a casual wave, a magic staff appeared in his hand out of thin air, its top crowned with a black orb. He used it to investigate.
When he saw the image displayed on the orb, Whis looked puzzled.
"Oh... Why does this human's appearance seem a little familiar...?"
"Black hair, red body fur, and a tail..."
"The other one has yellow hair..."
"What a strange race. I don't think I've seen them before."
"My, my. How interesting!"
"Let's see what your story is..."
He wouldn't have known if he hadn't looked, but even Whis, with all his vast experience, was startled by what he found.
"This red-furred, black-haired human is actually... a Saiyan?"
"How fascinating!"
"Hmm... His name is Tarble..."
"Wait! He's only been training for a little over a year?"
After a brief moment of surprise, Whis regained his composure.
However,
not even two seconds later, he saw Tarble in the projection suddenly lift his head and look up, as if searching for something.
Whis was a little surprised by the sight.
"How interesting... He sensed someone watching him?"
After murmuring softly, he cut off the projection.
A strange glint flashed in his deep eyes.
Then he turned to look back at the God of Destruction's private bedchamber.
Lord Beerus...
When you wake up, perhaps there'll be a Super Warrior who can give you a fun fight!
Afterward,
Whis grew interested again and began looking into the past and present of the Saiyans who had survived to this day.
After all, he had nothing to do every day.
Earth.
West City.
At Bulma's house.
Vegeta saw that Tarble hadn't answered him. The smile vanished from his face, and Tarble suddenly looked up at the sky, as if searching for something.
Curious, Vegeta followed suit and tried to sense what was going on.
But he didn't detect anything unusual.
As for the auras of Son Gohan and the others, rapidly approaching from different directions, he didn't think Tarble would look so grave because of them.
Could there be an enemy around that even someone of his strength couldn't detect?
After sensing nothing again, his heart sank. He kept his guard up and asked in a low voice, "Tarble, is something wrong?"
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