The heavily bearded Toppo flashed in front of Son Goku, shouted "Justice Fist!", and slammed his massive fist into Son Goku's face.
The blow knocked Son Goku's upper body back forty-five degrees.
A wicked smile curled Son Goku's lips. Pushing his head against Toppo's fist, he straightened up and said with a grin, "Not bad."
Toppo's expression grew grave. "Son Goku, it seems I underestimated you."
With that, he launched a furious assault on Son Goku.
Despite his burly frame, he was remarkably agile, his massive fists hammering toward Son Goku.
Son Goku countered every move. The two appeared evenly matched, but every God of Destruction present could tell that Son Goku was far stronger than Toppo.
Toppo was already fighting with everything he had, while Son Goku handled him with ease.
Seeing this, Belmod called out to Toppo, "Toppo, come back. You're no match for him."
Toppo flashed back, putting some distance between himself and Son Goku, then called to Belmod, "Lord Belmod, I've made up my mind."
Belmod barked, "Toppo, I didn't teach you that technique so you could use it now!"
Toppo hesitated, then said, "All right, Lord Belmod."
Then he turned to Son Goku. "Son Goku, you're very strong. I'm no match for you. I'm afraid only the strongest warrior in our universe, Gray Jiren, could defeat you."
Son Goku smiled. "Say what you like. Once I've fought the Gods of Destruction, you'll see my true strength."
"It seems you're truly confident you can take on the Gods of Destruction," Toppo said. "Fine. I'll wait and see."
With that, he flashed back to the Universe 11 stands.
Son Goku turned to the Grand Priest. "Lord Grand Priest, may I participate in the God of Destruction Battle now?"
The Grand Priest nodded, then addressed the Gods of