This world was almost identical to the main world, with the only difference being that there were no Androids, no Cell, and no Majin Buu here. It was a peaceful world, devoid of war. Goku took a deep breath, sensing the energy in the air. "This place... the energy is very pure," Goku said. "No pollution, no interference." Vegeta had already begun to warm up. "Enough talk, let's start training!" Kashu had established a temporary base in this parallel world, using his divine power to construct a massive training ground. The flow of time inside the training ground could be further accelerated, reaching a ratio of 1:1000. "Training here for one day is equivalent to three years in the main world," Kashu said, "but be mindful of the physical toll. A Saiyan's body can withstand high-intensity training, but the mind may not."
"The mind?" Gohan frowned. "In an environment where time is accelerated, the mind ages at an accelerated rate," Kashu explained. "If we train here for one year, our minds will age three hundred and sixty-five years. Although the body won't age, the mind might not be able to take it." "Then what should we do?" Goku asked. "Meditation," Kashu replied. "Take time to meditate every day to let your mind rest. Buu will teach you the method—he possesses the memories of the Grand Supreme Kai." Buu nodded. "Buu can teach." The training began.
Goku and Vegeta entered compressed training for Super Saiyan 3. Kashu taught them to compress the power of the third stage into their base form, just as he compressed his own ki. Gohan continued to cultivate his Mystic Form, attempting to combine it with Super Saiyan 3 to create an entirely new transformation.
Cell focused his training on cellular evolution. He attempted to bring every one of his cells to the strength of his perfect form, so that even if he were blown to pieces, he could instantly reorganize.
Buu focused on the abilities of the Supreme Kai. He aimed to master divine techniques such as teleportation portals, healing, and telepathy, becoming a true messenger of the gods.
Kashu was training as well. The God Form was merely a starting point; he had higher levels to break through—God Form 2, and perhaps even the third stage.
Time flew by during their training. One day, two days, three days... corresponding to three, six, and nine years in the main world. Goku's Super Saiyan 3 compression technique finally reached perfection. He could unleash the power of Super Saiyan 3 while in his base form; his hair no longer turned gold, and his eyes did not change color, but his combat power had increased by an entire order of magnitude. Vegeta was not to be outdone. He found a path of his own—a hybrid form of Super Saiyan 3 and Super Saiyan 2. This form was more violent and powerful than Goku's compressed form, but it also placed a greater burden on his body. Gohan finally succeeded in combining his Mystic Form with Super Saiyan 3. His body began to change; he no longer looked like an ordinary human, becoming leaner and more elegant. His hair turned silver-white, his eyes became deep blue, and a silver aura surrounded his body. "This is... the ultimate form of the Mystic Form," Gohan said, looking at his hands. "Beast Form." Cell's cellular evolution also saw a breakthrough. Every one of his cells reached the strength of his perfect form; even if he were reduced to atoms, he could reorganize within seconds. His body became more flexible, allowing him to change shape at will—growing larger, smaller, hardening, or softening, capable of anything. Buu mastered most of the Supreme Kai's abilities. He could use portals to travel to any parallel world, use healing to cure any injury, and use telepathy to read anyone's thoughts. Although his combat power did not increase significantly, his support abilities elevated the entire team's strength to a new level.
Kashu's God Form also broke through. The second stage. His hair turned pure white, his eyes became pure gold, and a sacred halo surrounded his body. His perception expanded to the entire galaxy, allowing him to sense planets hundreds of thousands of light-years away. However, his heart became colder. He no longer laughed, cried, felt anger, or sorrow. His expression remained forever calm, like a pool of stagnant water. He still loved Android 18, but that love had become a pure desire for protection, devoid of warmth.
Android 18 watched Kashu's changes, her heart aching faintly. She began to regret letting Kashu accept the divine power. But she did not say it aloud. She knew everything Kashu did was to protect everyone. She could only support him in silence. The training in the parallel world lasted for a full year.
Only one day had passed in the main world. Kashu opened a portal, and the group stepped out. Their presence had completely changed—more composed and restrained, yet the eyes of each person shone with the light of confidence. Bulma looked at her husband, her mouth hanging open in surprise. "Vegeta, you... you seem to have become younger?"
Vegeta let out a cold snort. "The result of training. I can now unleash the power of Super Saiyan 3 in my base form." "That powerful?" Bulma clapped excitedly.
Goku walked up to Chi-Chi and said with a smile, "Wife, I'm home." Chi-Chi looked at Goku, and tears began to stream down her face. "You... why do you look like you've aged?"
Goku was stunned for a moment. "Aged? No way? Only one day has passed for us..." "It wasn't one day," Kashu said, "it was three hundred and sixty-five days. Your mind has aged by one year." Goku touched his face and indeed felt some subtle changes—fine lines at the corners of his eyes and gray hairs at his temples. But he didn't care; what mattered to him was the power.
Evil Buu appeared on the second day. He had become even more powerful. He had not been idle during this day of "rest," having absorbed a massive amount of human energy to push his power to a new height. His physique was more hulking, his skin had turned pitch black, and the horns on his head had grown longer. There was no red light in his eyes, only pure darkness, like two black holes devouring all light. "Earth Guardians," Evil Buu's voice was as low as rolling thunder, "your end has come."
Kashu stepped to the front, looking at Evil Buu. "Buu," Kashu said, "I will ask you one last time—are you willing to abandon evil and return to goodness?" "Abandon evil?" Buu laughed. "I am evil! Without evil, there is no Buu!" "Then there is no other way." Kashu's ki suddenly erupted. It was not a violent explosion, but a serene, sacred one. His hair turned pure white, his eyes became pure gold, and a sacred halo surrounded his body.
God Form 2. Evil Buu's pupils contracted sharply. "What is this power?" "Divine power," Kashu said, "a power that transcends mortals." He moved.
His speed was so fast that Evil Buu's eyes could not keep up. A single punch landed squarely in his chest. A massive hole was blown through Evil Buu's body, and golden light burned at the edges of the wound, preventing it from healing. "What is this... this light is stopping my regeneration!" Evil Buu screamed in terror. "Divine energy," Kashu said, "can suppress your regenerative abilities." He attacked in a flurry, each punch leaving an unhealable wound on Evil Buu. Evil Buu groaned in agony; his body was like paper before the divine energy, unable to withstand a single blow. But Evil Buu did not give up. He opened his mouth wide and fired a massive energy wave. The wave roared toward Kashu, who raised a hand to block it. The energy wave was deflected, shooting into space and blowing a small asteroid into fragments.
"Too weak," Kashu said. "Is this the result of your training in the parallel world?" Evil Buu only then noticed—Kashu's ki had increased by more than a notch compared to before his training. This day of "rest" had actually been a year of grueling training for the Earth Guardians. "You... you all..." "We trained for a year in the parallel world," Kashu said, "while you stood still." Evil Buu finally realized he had been tricked. A flash of fear crossed his eyes—the first time he had felt fear in his life. "No... impossible... I am the strongest!" "No," Kashu said calmly, "you are not." He brought his hands together, condensing a golden energy ball in front of his chest. The ball was not large, only the size of a fist, but the density of the energy contained within was terrifying. The energy ball emitted a sacred light, illuminating all of West City. "What... is this?" Evil Buu asked, trembling. "Divine Judgment," Kashu said, "your end." The energy ball shot toward Evil Buu. Evil Buu tried to dodge, but the ball locked onto his ki; no matter how he moved, the ball maintained a constant distance. The energy ball struck Evil Buu. There was no explosion. No deafening sound.
Evil Buu's body began to decompose, starting from the edges, turning into points of light bit by bit. He screamed in terror, trying to struggle, but the divine energy rendered his regenerative abilities completely useless.
"No... don't... I don't want to disappear..." The points of light grew more numerous, and Evil Buu's body grew smaller and smaller. Finally, he turned into a tiny ball of light, floating in the air for a moment before dissipating into the atmosphere. Evil Buu had completely vanished. It was not death, but a return. His energy returned to the universe, becoming a part of the stars. His consciousness dissipated, leaving no perception behind. Fat Buu stepped out from the crowd, looking at the spot where Evil Buu had vanished, and tears fell from his eyes.
"Buu... Buu lost the other half..." Kashu walked over and patted Buu on the shoulder. "No, you didn't lose it. You gained freedom." Buu looked up at Kashu. "Buu... what is Buu now?" "You are yourself," Kashu said, "not good, not evil, just Buu." Buu was silent for a long time, then nodded. "Buu understands."
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