Gogeta's Defeat

"Oh? There's someone even stronger than Gogeta?"

Hearing Older Trunks's words, Whis could not help but grow puzzled.

"No, that was the fusion warrior created when Mr. Goku and Dad used the Supreme Kai's Potara Earrings. He possessed overwhelming power, but because that power was too great, the fusion came apart not long after."

Older Trunks explained Vegito's origins.

"I see. An overwhelmingly powerful warrior created through fusion using the Supreme Kai's divine artifact, the Potara Earrings."

With his doubts cleared, Whis said nothing more and continued watching Beerus and Gogeta's battle.

In the sky, Beerus and Gogeta clashed fiercely. Every collision unleashed terrifying energy, destroying everything around them.

"Not bad, kid. Your power has improved a lot compared to before, but it's still not enough."

Beerus increased his strength, and Gogeta began to struggle to hold on. He raised his energy to the maximum and barely managed to defend himself, but he was still struck by a punch or kick from time to time, getting beaten down one-sidedly.

Before long, Gogeta was sent flying yet again.

There was no helping it. As the versions kept updating, Beerus was also continuously getting upgraded, and there never seemed to be any end in sight.

Back during Battle of Gods, when Super Saiyan God Goku fought Beerus, Whis said Beerus had already used seventy percent of his strength. Damn it, Whis, you thick-browed bastard—seventy percent was right, but the problem was that his total was one thousand percent.

Later, when Super Saiyan Blue appeared, Goku and Vegeta could join forces to contend with Beerus.

After the Zamasu arc, Vegeta's Full-Power Super Saiyan Blue was knocked back to normal in just a few moves by Beerus, and Beerus got upgraded again.

After the Tournament of Power, Deep Blue Vegeta was once again hung up and hammered by Beerus. Beerus brutally beat Vegeta using only his feet.

Even now, Beerus's true strength remained a mystery.

Beerus had already had enough fun and did not want to continue. This time, he intended to make Gogeta unable to get back up. Raising one hand over his head, he formed a massive energy sphere in his palm in an instant. As Beerus continuously poured energy into it, the sphere grew larger and larger. Then, with a powerful throw, Beerus hurled it viciously at Gogeta.

"Isn't Lord Beerus afraid that Mr. Gogeta will absorb his energy again if he does that?"

Older Trunks asked in confusion.

"Mr. Gogeta's body already reached its limit when he absorbed Lord Beerus's destruction energy last time. He has no way to absorb any more."

A master like Whis saw the problem at a glance.

Gogeta caught the energy sphere with both hands. This time, Beerus had used even greater power. Gogeta might suffer severe injuries this time.

The instant Gogeta came into contact with the energy sphere, he was slammed straight into the ground. The sphere exploded at once, and Gogeta's figure was swallowed by terrifying energy.

At that instant, Whis and Beerus seemed to sense something.

"Hm?"

The smoke cleared, and Gogeta was somehow still standing. However, he was already at the end of his rope. He promptly lost consciousness and collapsed.

That was right. At the very last moment, Gogeta had used God Ki. Originally, Gogeta should not have been able to use God Ki while in Super Saiyan 4 form. But after absorbing Beerus's destruction energy, his understanding of God Ki had advanced further. Combined with the system's reward of Vegito's invincible talent, he had barely managed to use it in the final second. Yet Gogeta had still overestimated himself, and his body could not endure it. If not for Super Saiyan 4's tough physique, he would have died long ago. Most of Gogeta's final injuries had been caused by forcibly using God Ki; most of the explosion's energy had been blocked.

Super Saiyan Blue was merely the use of God Ki in Super Saiyan form, but Gogeta had used it in Super Saiyan 4 form. It was already a miracle that he had not dropped dead on the spot.

Whis immediately came to Gogeta's side and treated him.

After the treatment was complete, Gogeta got to his feet.

"Woohoo, I thought I was definitely going to die this time!!"

At the very last moment, the instant Gogeta used God Ki, he sensed that something was wrong. He might really be done for.

"What a splendid battle! I never expected Mr. Gogeta to have mastered God Ki as well."

Gogeta gave Gogeta high praise.

"That power you used at the very end was somewhat interesting. If you can completely master it, you might barely qualify to be my opponent."

Beerus still had that haughty attitude as he held out his hand.

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Gogeta was a little confused.

"Damn it, where's the delicious food you promised to bring me?!!"

Beerus wanted nothing more than to beat Gogeta up again.

"Ahaha, sorry, Lord Beerus. I'll get it for you right away."

Gogeta remembered what he had said before the fight and called out to Older Trunks.

"Trunks, take that out."

Older Trunks took a box of capsules from his chest, picked one out, pressed it, and threw it to the side.

Bang~

A huge warehouse appeared, filled entirely with instant food. Gogeta opened the door, went inside, and carried out a box of instant noodles. He handed everyone a cup, then explained to Beerus and Whis how to prepare them.

Inside Beerus's restaurant, the five of them sat around the dining table, waiting for the instant noodles to finish. As for the warehouse Older Trunks had brought, Beerus thoroughly ransacked it before returning it to him.

When the time was up, Beerus impatiently lifted the lid. The aroma of instant noodles wafted out, and Beerus leaned closer to sniff it.

"Wow~ It smells amazing."

Beerus picked up a fork and took his first bite.

"Mmm~ This is just too delicious!!!"

Beerus's eyes shone as he wolfed down the instant noodles. One cup, two cups... He did not stop until he had eaten six cups.

After eating and drinking his fill, what was there to do?

Of course, sleep. Beerus returned to his little bed and went to sleep.

Whis, meanwhile, began instructing Gogeta and the two Trunks.

"Through Mr. Gogeta's battle with Lord Beerus, I now have a general understanding of Mr. Gogeta's strength. Mr. Gogeta has an excellent foundation, and there were no unnecessary movements in his fighting. He is already nearly perfect."

After training on Planet Yardrat for half a year, Gogeta had reached the peak of his realm. Unless he learned the realm of the gods, it would be difficult for him to improve further. He could only accumulate experience over time and gain insight to advance, but that would take a very long time. Even with Gogeta's unparalleled talent, Master Roshi had accumulated his realm through time and reached an extremely high level. Without anyone's guidance, he had touched the threshold of Ultra Instinct. Though it was only the crudest stage, it was still incredibly impressive. If Master Roshi could use divine power, he should be able to master Ultra Instinct.

Perhaps only Master Roshi could compare realms with the current Gogeta. If they had the same level of power, Gogeta might not be Master Roshi's match. Of course, it would not be easy for Master Roshi to win either.

"As for the two Trunks, they are far lacking, whether in power or realm."

Neither Trunks had received systematic training, nor did they possess heaven-defying talent. They could only learn slowly.

Whis continued.

"For Mr. Gogeta to reach such a realm without anyone's guidance is truly rare. Realm is the most difficult thing to improve. By comparison, power is much easier to increase."