Vegeta and Goku went over to where Son Gohan and the others were sitting and took their seats.
Their eliminated companions were all there as well.
Son Gohan had seen the Grand Minister approach Vegeta earlier, but he did not ask about it.
Of course, he had also guessed what Vegeta had chosen.
Every eye in the venue focused on the central Arena.
"It's been ages since we last saw Cooler fight. I wonder how far his training has taken him."
Goku rubbed his hands together, feeling every cell in his body stir with excitement.
Vegeta snorted and silently sensed the Ki gradually gathering in the air.
Amid the cheers rising throughout the venue, two figures leaped onto the Arena at the same time.
Cooler stood on the left, his posture straight, his Ki cold, and his expression stern.
His face was impassive, as though this fight did not warrant any additional emotion.
An innate arrogance radiated from him, and an oppressive presence spread silently, like mercury spilling across the ground.
Also standing on the left was Universe 5's sole remaining contestant, Kaido.
He was as massive as a mountain, with curved horns on his head and a thick, dark layer of hardened skin covering his body. Every inch of his muscles brimmed with explosive power.
Most intimidating of all was his unique constitution: he could touch and absorb his opponents' energy, making it his own.
He had steamrolled his way through the competition, and many powerful fighters had fallen to this bizarre ability.
Kaido looked up at Cooler, greed flashing in his crimson eyes.
To him, all he needed to do was get close enough to touch Cooler, and he could gradually drain his energy dry.
He wanted more than victory in this match. He wanted to absorb