On Caulifla's half-year birthday, an unexpected visitor arrived on Earth: Beerus, the God of Destruction. He wore clothing in the style of ancient Egypt. He was slender, with purple skin and pointed ears, and his face always wore a lazy yet imposing expression. Whis followed behind him, carrying a staff and wearing his trademark smile. When they appeared above West City, the city's entire energy system instantly collapsed. It wasn't an attack; Beerus's presence was simply so powerful that even Earth's own energy field couldn't withstand it. Kashu was the first to sense their arrival. He flew out of his house and hovered before Beerus.
"Beerus, God of Destruction," Kashu said. "Welcome to Earth." Beerus sized him up, interest flashing in his golden eyes. "So you're the demigod Whis told me about? Not bad, but not strong enough." "That's right. I'm not strong enough," Kashu admitted calmly. "But there's someone on Earth stronger than me." "You mean that tiny Super Saiyan God?" "Yes. He's my son, Karrot." Beerus's ears twitched. "Your son? A Saiyan and Android hybrid? Interesting."
He landed, with Whis following close behind. Android 18 came out of the house holding Caulifla, while Karrot followed her with a cookie in his hand.
When Beerus saw Karrot, his eyes lit up. "This is the kid? A four-year-old Super Saiyan God?" Karrot looked up at Beerus without a trace of fear. He tilted his head and asked, "Who are you?" "I'm Beerus, the God of Destruction," Beerus said. "The strongest being in the universe." "Are you stronger than Dad?" "Much stronger than your dad."
Karrot thought it over. "Then are you stronger than Karrot?" Beerus laughed. "Want to find out?" Karrot put down his cookie and walked up to Beerus. His hair began to turn red, his eyes became deep crimson, and a red aura surged from his body. The four-year-old Super Saiyan God faced the universe's strongest God of Destruction without the slightest fear.
"Karrot!" Android 18 cried anxiously. "Let him try," Kashu said. "Beerus won't hurt him." Beerus looked down at Karrot, a hint of approval in his eyes. "You've got guts. Come on, show me what you can do." Karrot threw a punch. Beerus stopped it with one finger. The collision sent a shock wave that swept away all the plants and trees around them. Android 18 clutched Caulifla and took several steps back. Kashu moved in front of them and dispelled the shock wave with his divine power.
Karrot's fist was firmly blocked by Beerus's finger. It couldn't advance even an inch. "Not bad," Beerus said. "To hit that hard at four years old, you've got plenty of potential. But it's not enough yet." He flicked his finger lightly, sending Karrot flying. Karrot flipped through the air several times before landing steadily on his feet. He looked at his fist, then at Beerus. There was no disappointment in his eyes, only excitement. "You're so strong! Karrot's going to get as strong as you!" Beerus burst out laughing. "What an interesting kid! I like him!"
He turned to Kashu. "I'm hungry. What good food does Earth have?" Kashu let out a sigh of relief. "Come inside. We've already prepared everything." The table was laden with all kinds of Earth delicacies: pudding, cake, ice cream, sushi, ramen, dumplings, fried rice... Whis had told them that Beerus liked pudding, so Bulma had prepared fifty different flavors. Beerus took the seat at the head of the table, with food piled up in front of him. He tried a bite of strawberry pudding, and his eyes lit up immediately. "Delicious!" Then he tried chocolate pudding. "This is delicious too!" Matcha pudding. "Delicious!" Mango pudding. "Delicious!" He was like an unstoppable pudding-destroying machine, eating one plate after another so quickly that even Bulma was stunned. "Does... does he not chew?" Bulma whispered to Whis. "Lord Beerus doesn't need to chew," Whis said. "His digestive system can absorb the energy from food directly." Karrot sat beside Beerus and imitated him, taking huge bites. Beerus glanced at him and pushed his own pudding over. "Have this one. It's good." Karrot took it and had a bite. His eyes lit up too. "Yummy! Thanks, Uncle!" "Uncle?" Beerus frowned. "Call me Lord Beerus." "Lord Beerus Uncle." Beerus shook his head helplessly. "Whatever you say." Android 18 sat to the side with Caulifla in her arms, watching Beerus warily. Caulifla, on the other hand, wasn't scared at all. She reached out toward Beerus, opening and closing her little hand and babbling.
Beerus glanced at Caulifla, his brow furrowing slightly. "There's something unusual about this baby's energy..." "She's my daughter," Kashu said. "She was born with a fusion of divine power and an infinite energy reactor." Beerus put down his spoon and studied Caulifla closely. He used his God of Destruction senses to examine her energy structure, then drew in a sharp breath. "This child... Her potential is even greater than your son's." "I know," Kashu said. "How do you plan to raise her?" "I'll let her choose for herself. When she grows up, she can do whatever she wants." Beerus fell silent for a moment, then nodded. "A wise choice. Forcing her would only bury her talent." He went back to eating pudding as if their conversation had been nothing more than casual small talk. Whis stood to the side, smiling as he watched. "Mr. Whis," Kashu said, "you didn't come to Earth just to eat pudding, did you?" Whis glanced at Beerus. Beerus didn't even look up; he just kept eating. "Lord Beerus wanted to confirm something," Whis said. "Whether the Super Saiyan God really existed. Now he's confirmed it." "And what now?" "Well..." Whis paused. "He's decided to stay on Earth for a few more days. The food here is too delicious, and he wants to enjoy it for a while." Kashu smiled wryly. "Make yourself at home." Beerus stayed on Earth for three days. During that time, he tried every delicacy the planet had to offer. Bulma brought in top chefs from around the world to prepare different dishes for him each day. Beerus's mood improved with every meal, and he even began chatting with members of the Earth Guardians.
On the fourth day, Beerus sought out Karrot. "Kid, want to have a serious fight with me?" Karrot was practicing his punches in the yard. At Beerus's words, he stopped at once. "Yes! Karrot does!" Android 18 rushed out of the house. "You're only four!" "Mom, Karrot isn't scared," Karrot said. "Lord Beerus Uncle won't hurt Karrot." Beerus nodded. "Don't worry. I'll hold back. I just want to see where his limits are." Kashu walked over to Android 18 and said quietly, "Let him go. This is a rare opportunity to learn." Android 18 bit her lip, then finally nodded. "Be careful." Karrot transformed into a Super Saiyan God, a red aura blazing skyward. Beerus flew into the air, and Karrot followed. The two hovered thousands of meters above West City. Below them, everyone looked up at the sky, watching the red aura and the purple figure. "Begin." Beerus moved. He was so fast that Karrot could barely make out his afterimage. A punch came from the left. Karrot raised his arm to block, but the instant Beerus's fist made contact, it changed direction and struck Karrot beneath the chin. Karrot was sent flying, flipping through the air several times before steadying himself. "So fast," Karrot said, wiping the corner of his mouth. "This is just the beginning," Beerus replied. He attacked in rapid succession. His punches weren't heavy, but their angles were tricky, leaving Karrot unable to defend himself. Karrot was driven back again and again, and several tears appeared in his clothes. But he didn't give up. His eyes grew brighter, and his red aura grew more intense. He began adapting to Beerus's speed, and his blocks became more and more successful. "Not bad," Beerus said. "You're growing during the fight."
Karrot's fighting instincts were fully unleashed. He began to counterattack with punches and kicks, every strike carrying all the power of a Super Saiyan God. Beerus blocked with his arm and took a step back. "Oh?" Surprise flashed in Beerus's eyes. "You can get even stronger?" Karrot didn't answer. His power continued to rise. Golden streaks began to appear in his red aura. His hair changed from red to reddish gold, and his eyes turned from deep crimson to gold. Super Saiyan God Second Form. Four-year-old Karrot had broken through in the middle of battle. Beerus grinned. "Interesting! Again!" They clashed once more. This time, Karrot's speed and strength had both increased by a level, forcing Beerus to take the fight seriously. He stopped blocking with just one finger and used his whole palm instead. Their battle carried them from above West City into space. Red auras and purple Hakai Energy collided in the void, and the resulting shock waves affected the moon's orbit. "That's enough," Beerus said, suddenly stopping. Karrot stopped too, panting heavily. Super Saiyan God Second Form drained a great deal of his stamina, and he was close to losing the transformation. "You're exceptional," Beerus said. "To reach this level at four years old... Here's my advice: don't rush after power. Build a solid foundation first. You have great potential, but if your foundation isn't strong, it'll limit you in the future."
Karrot nodded. "Karrot will remember." They descended to the ground. Android 18 rushed over and hugged her son. "Are you all right?" "I'm fine, Mom," Karrot said with a smile. "Lord Beerus Uncle was really gentle. He didn't even hit me hard." Beerus snorted. "Gentle? I'm the God of Destruction." "But you were gentle with Karrot," Karrot said seriously. Beerus turned his head away so no one could see his expression. "Whis, we're leaving." "So soon?" Whis asked. "I've had enough pudding," Beerus said. "It's time to go back." Whis opened a portal, and the two disappeared in a flash of light. Karrot waved up at the sky. "Lord Beerus Uncle, come visit again!"
Beerus's voice came from the sky. "Kid, train hard. Next time I come, I won't hold back." Karrot smiled. "Okay!"
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