And so Jiren decided to investigate the truth.
Jiren said to Toppo, "Toppo, I'm going to investigate the truth behind this upheaval in the universes. I might not come back. I'm leaving the Pride Troopers in your hands. I hope you can carry on their legacy."
Toppo's expression changed. "Even someone as strong as you might not make it back alive?"
"Heh. Strong? In their eyes, I'm just a slightly bigger ant," Jiren said.
"Then don't go," Toppo said.
"For the justice in my heart, and to uncover the truth, I can't stay out of this. I already lost my master without knowing why. I don't want to die without knowing why, too. So even if this is a journey of no return, then so be it," Jiren declared firmly.
"I'll go with you, Jiren," Dyspo said.
"Enough, Dyspo. I appreciate the offer, but you're too weak. Even I can't guarantee I'll make it back alive, let alone you," Jiren said.
At those words, Dyspo's ears immediately drooped.
Jiren addressed everyone in the Pride Troopers. "Go take shelter at Zeno's Palace. It's the safest place. As for Universe 11, if I'm right, it will be destroyed soon."
"What about all the intelligent life in our universe?" Toppo asked.
"Save them if you want to. Just do what you can," Jiren said.
All they could do was nod helplessly.
"I'm off," Jiren told them.
With that, he vanished in a flash.
With no other choice, the others headed for Zeno's Palace under Toppo's leadership.
Following the immense auras, Jiren arrived before the group.
Jiren 2 said, "You shouldn't have come. You shouldn't have gotten mixed up in this."
"But I came anyway. Not for anything else, only to find the truth," Jiren said.
"You should know the truth now, then," Jiren