Whis the Angel Pays a Visit

A month later, a flash of light streaked past outside Earth's atmosphere.

A figure appeared out of thin air, floating in space. He was tall and slender, with pale blue skin and white hair that stood straight up. He wore dark clothes and a black cloak, and held a staff in his hand. His eyes were gold, with reptilian slit pupils. His expression was gentle, but a sharp glint occasionally flashed in his eyes. He looked down at Earth, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly. "Interesting," he murmured to himself. "The life energy on this planet... is richer than I expected." His figure vanished, and the next second, he appeared above West City. Kashu was the first to sense his arrival. He flew out of his home and hovered in front of the stranger.

"Who are you?" Kashu asked, already poised to assume God Form. "My name is Whis," the stranger said with a smile. "I am an attendant to Lord Beerus, the God of Destruction."

"The God of Destruction?" "Yes," Whis replied. "Lord Beerus has been asleep for decades and just woke up. He heard that a Saiyan on Earth defeated Frieza and Majin Buu, and became very interested. He wants to meet that Saiyan." "A Saiyan?" Kashu frowned. "Do you mean Son Goku?" "Perhaps. Perhaps not," Whis said. "Lord Beerus had a dream about a Super Saiyan God. He wants to find out whether the dream was real." "A Super Saiyan God?" "A legendary form," Whis explained. "When six kindhearted Saiyans pool their power into one person, they can create a Super Saiyan with a divine aura. That was the form Lord Beerus saw in his dream." Kashu fell silent. He had never heard of such a form. He had read extensively about Saiyan history in ancient books found in alien ruins, but never once seen any mention of a "Super Saiyan God." "If the Saiyans on Earth can't transform into a Super Saiyan God," Whis continued, "Lord Beerus may become... displeased." "And what happens if he's displeased?" Whis smiled faintly, but didn't answer. Kashu already understood.

When the God of Destruction was displeased, the result was destruction. Kashu gathered all the Earth Guardians. Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Cell, Piccolo, Krillin, Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu, Android 16, Android 17, Android 18, and Buu were all there. Karrot sat on his mother's lap, curiously watching the adults' grim expressions.

"That's what happened," Kashu said, telling everyone about Whis's visit and the God of Destruction. "We may be facing the greatest threat in history."

"The God of Destruction?" Goku's eyes lit up. "How strong is he?" Kashu looked at him. "Stronger than Buu and me combined." Goku's smile froze.

Buu tilted his head. "Buu can't beat him?" "You can't." Buu's lip quivered, and he looked a little hurt. Vegeta folded his arms, his expression dark. "The legendary God of Destruction, Beerus... My father once mentioned him. He said Beerus was the most powerful being in the universe. Even Frieza wouldn't dare raise his voice in front of him."

"Then what should we do?" Bulma asked. "Cook for him? Give him a present? Beg him not to destroy Earth?"

"He doesn't want presents," Kashu said. "He wants a Super Saiyan God."

"A Super Saiyan God?" Goku repeated. "What's that?"

Kashu repeated what Whis had told him. "Six kindhearted Saiyans pool their power into one person..." Goku murmured to himself. "How many Saiyans do we have?"

"You, me, Gohan, Goten, Vegeta, and Trunks," Bulma counted. "That makes six." "I'm half Saiyan and half Earthling," Gohan said. "Does that count?"

"It should," Kashu said. "The problem is, we don't know how to pool our power." Whis's voice suddenly rang out in the meeting room. "I can teach you."

Everyone jumped. Whis had appeared at the meeting room entrance without anyone noticing, smiling at them. "Y-you... how did you get in?" Bulma exclaimed.

"I've been here all along," Whis said. "You simply didn't notice me." He walked to the meeting table and set his staff beside him.

"The Super Saiyan God ritual is simple. Five kindhearted Saiyans place their hands on the back of the sixth and transfer their energy to him. The sixth Saiyan must deeply desire to become a god. When all six are of one heart and mind, God Fire will ignite." "That's all?" Goku asked.

"It sounds simple, but it's difficult to do," Whis said. "You must trust one another completely, without a single distracting thought. Even a hint of doubt, fear, or selfishness will cause the ritual to fail." Goku looked at Vegeta. Vegeta snorted. "Don't look at me. I won't hold you back." "I'll join in too," Gohan said.

"Me too," Goten said, raising his hand. Trunks raised his hand as well. "Count me in." "That makes six," Bulma said. "Goku, you should be the one to receive the power."

Goku nodded. "All right." Whis shook his head. "No, not Son Goku." Everyone froze. "Not Goku? Then who?"

Whis's gaze swept across the group before finally settling on one person. "Him." He pointed at Karrot. Karrot was sitting on his mother's lap, eating cookies, with crumbs all over himself. He looked up and saw everyone staring at him, and nearly dropped his cookie. "Me?" he asked in his little voice. Whis smiled. "You have the greatest potential of anyone here. You have Saiyan blood, the infinite energy reactor of a Super Android, and the genetic factor for God Form. If you can become a Super Saiyan God, your power will surpass everyone else's." "But he's only three!" Bulma protested. "Age doesn't matter," Whis said. "What matters is what's in his heart. Does he want to become a god?" Everyone looked at Karrot. He munched on his cookie, looking utterly confused. "What's a god?" he asked. Whis smiled. "A god is someone who can protect everyone." Karrot thought for a moment. "Then Karrot wants to be a god! Karrot wants to protect Mommy! Protect Daddy! Protect all the aunties and uncles!"

Whis's smile deepened. "It seems he's ready." The ritual took place in an open field outside West City. The five Saiyans—Son Goku, Vegeta, Son Gohan, Son Goten, and Trunks—stood in a circle, with Karrot in the middle. "Place your hands on his back," Whis instructed. "Don't use brute force; focus on what's in your heart. Imagine your energy flowing into him like water." Goku placed his hand on Karrot's back and closed his eyes. Vegeta hesitated, then placed his hand there too. Gohan, Goten, and Trunks followed in turn. The six energies began to resonate. Karrot closed his eyes, feeling five different streams of energy flow into him. Goku's was passionate, Vegeta's was icy, Gohan's was gentle, Goten's was lively, and Trunks's was steady. The five energies intertwined and merged inside him, gradually becoming a wholly new power. His body began to glow. It wasn't gold or silver, but a deep, flame-like red. Red flames surged from his body and shot skyward, staining every cloud crimson. Everyone felt that aura—sacred, boundless, and transcendent.

Karrot's body changed. His black hair turned red, the tips swept upward like burning flames. His eyes turned deep red, and stars seemed to swirl within his pupils. Red flames encircled his body. There was no lightning, no shock wave—only pure, serene, divine energy.

A Super Saiyan God. Three-year-old Karrot became the first Super Saiyan God in the universe. He opened his eyes and looked at his hands. His face showed neither surprise nor excitement, only a calmness beyond his years. "I see it," Karrot said. "I see the truth of the universe." His voice was no longer childish, but carried a divine echo. Whis watched him, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. "Very good," Whis said. "Now, let me see your power." Karrot looked up at Whis and smiled slightly. "As you wish." He vanished. The next second, he was in front of Whis, throwing a punch. Whis raised his hand and blocked it. Fist met palm, and the resulting shock wave tore up the ground for several kilometers around them. Whis took a step back. He looked at his palm, where a faint red mark had appeared.

"Not bad," Whis said. "You're stronger than I expected." Karrot didn't stop. He launched a flurry of attacks. He moved so fast that even Goku's eyes couldn't follow him, and every punch was powerful enough to shatter a mountain. Whis's staff traced graceful arcs through the air, deflecting each of Karrot's attacks. They fought from the ground to the sky, then from the sky into space. Their battle lit up half the planet, and everyone looked up at the red and blue lights in the sky. "This kid..." Vegeta murmured. "He's stronger than all of us." Goku smiled, looking delighted. "He's our hope."

The battle lasted ten minutes. Karrot suddenly stopped, leaving his Super Saiyan God form and returning to his normal, black-haired self. His face flushed red as he panted heavily. "I'm so tired..." Karrot said. "Karrot wants to sleep..."

Then he closed his eyes and fell asleep in midair. Whis caught him and gently cradled him in his arms. "He did very well," Whis told Kashu, who had hurried over. "His potential hasn't been fully unleashed yet. When he grows up, he'll become the strongest warrior in the universe." Kashu looked at his sleeping son, his heart a jumble of emotions. "Whis, will Lord Beerus still come to Earth?" Whis thought for a moment. "Lord Beerus has already sensed the aura of the Super Saiyan God. He's satisfied, so he probably won't come to destroy Earth. But..." "But?" "Lord Beerus is very interested in the food on Earth. He might come... for a visit." Kashu smiled wryly. "A visit is better than destruction."

Whis handed Karrot back to Kashu, then bowed. "Well, I'll be going now. Lord Beerus is waiting for my report." He vanished in a flash of light.

Kashu carried his son down to Android 18. She looked at the sleeping Karrot, and tears ran down her face. "He's only three..." "He'll be all right," Kashu said. "I'll protect him." "You can't protect him," Android 18 said, shaking her head. "His power has already surpassed yours. All you can do is stay by his side."

Kashu fell silent for a moment, then nodded. "You're right." He put an arm around Android 18's shoulders, and together they watched the sky. The red flames had faded, and the sky had returned to its normal blue. The sun was sinking in the west, and dusk was near. A new age had arrived. The Age of Gods. Karrot shifted in his sleep and mumbled, "Cookies... yummy..." Kashu and Android 18 looked at each other and couldn't help laughing. No matter how strong he was, he was still their child. Always.