Son Goku Takes the Field, Power Beyond Super Saiyan 4!

Before long, Son Goku arrived before Beerus the God of Destruction, his nerves taut and his body ready to fight at any moment.

"Boy, answer me one question. Do you know of the Super Saiyan God?" Beerus the God of Destruction asked Son Goku coldly, his hands clasped behind his back.

"The Super Saiyan God?" Son Goku's eyes widened in bewilderment. He had never heard that name before.

He did know about the Legendary Super Saiyan, but what was a Super Saiyan God? It sounded like a very ancient being.

"Looks like you don't know." Seeing Son Goku's reaction, Beerus the God of Destruction decided not to ask further.

Unable to find the Super Saiyan God, he felt a burst of inexplicable anger and immediately decided to destroy Earth.

"There's no Super Saiyan God either. That leaves destruction." As Beerus spoke, the God of Destruction Power within him erupted like a torrent. An invisible divine might descended, dragging Earth, which had just seen the light again, back under a shroud of darkness.

A haze enveloped Beerus as the immense might of a God of Destruction swept across heaven and earth, covering the entire planet.

All living beings on Earth stopped what they were doing at the same moment and turned their gazes toward the same place.

Although they could not sense divine power, their instincts told them that something extremely dangerous was there.

Son Goku, who was closest to Beerus the God of Destruction, felt that terrifying God of Destruction Power firsthand and gained an even deeper understanding of just how powerful a God of Destruction was.

So this is a God of Destruction's power? There's something about it I can't quite describe. Son Goku's expression grew grave as he willed the power of his bloodline into motion.

"Heh heh heh... It's hard to believe there's a God of Destruction like you in this world."

"But if you want to destroy Earth, then I'll have to stop you, no matter what!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Son Goku activated the power of his bloodline with a thought.

A golden aura surged rapidly upward, enveloping Son Goku's entire body.

In an instant, Son Goku transformed from his normal state into Super Saiyan 4.

Unlike the enormous commotion caused by Vegeta's transformation, Son Goku's was remarkably calm, a sign that he could control his power at will.

He skipped the first three transformations entirely and entered Super Saiyan 4.

The might of Super Saiyan 4 descended upon heaven and earth, canceling out Beerus's might as a God of Destruction.

An unprecedented sense of oppression descended over the world.

Super Saiyan 4 Son Goku faced off against Beerus the God of Destruction, signaling that the final showdown was about to begin.

"Heh heh heh heh... The Saiyans of this generation have some backbone, unlike those cowards on Planet Vegeta, who were so frightened of me that they lost the will to resist."

"Your courage in facing me is worthy of praise, but unfortunately, it will all be for nothing."

"Compared to Vegeta just now, you are indeed a little stronger, but that is all."

Beerus the God of Destruction spoke from on high, his expression unruffled.

"You're right, God of Destruction. When we're both in Super Saiyan 4, there isn't much difference between Vegeta's strength and mine." After hearing Beerus's assessment, Son Goku was not afraid. Instead, his fighting spirit burned even brighter.

"Hm? Interesting. Instead of fearing me, facing me has stirred your fighting spirit?"

"In the hundreds of millions of years I've lived, you're the first mortal not to fear me. Tell me your name."

Beerus the God of Destruction was very interested in the Super Saiyan 4 Son Goku before him.

"My name is Son Goku, a Saiyan who craves battle." With that, Son Goku clenched his fists and drew out even more of his bloodline's power. His aura kept rising, and with a fierce look on his face, he shouted, "If an ordinary Super Saiyan 4 is no match for you, then how about this?!"

Rumble~~!!!!! A tremendous shock reverberated through heaven and earth.

After reaching its critical point, Son Goku's aura rose once more. The golden aura that burst forth in an instant was terrifying in both quality and quantity.

Even Beerus the God of Destruction, who had lived for an incredibly long time, could not help being startled by that terrifying power.

"Interesting. To think a mortal could raise his aura to this extent. You're more interesting than that Vegeta, and you've certainly shown me the power of you Saiyans!" Surprise appeared on Beerus's face, and his smile grew wider.

This was the first time he had ever so eagerly anticipated a mortal's power.

When the golden light faded, Son Goku's form was revealed. His appearance had not changed much, but his aura had undergone a monumental increase.

"This is the Super Saiyan I became after surpassing Super Saiyan 4!"

"Let's fight, God of Destruction."

Son Goku's powerful gaze blazed like a torch, and his wild Super Saiyan 4 body was brimming with explosive power.

"A Super Saiyan who has surpassed Super Saiyan 4? You Saiyans really do give things names that are a mouthful."

"But before the battle begins, I have to warn you."

"Boy, Gods of Destruction can be very frightening."

Beerus the God of Destruction's deep voice held a chilling edge.

On the deck of the luxury cruise ship.

The Z Fighters looked at one another. Vegeta as a Super Saiyan 4 had been formidable enough, and Son Goku should have been about evenly matched with him.

They had not expected the aura Son Goku unleashed to be so far above Vegeta's.

"Goku's ki... It's risen to this level? Unbelievable! Is that really an aura coming from a human?!" Tien Shinhan was so shocked by the terrifying power that he could not control himself.

He remembered how he and Son Goku had once been fierce rivals. Now Son Goku had left him far behind, and the distance between them had long since grown to more than a single dimension.

"Goku can definitely win! He'll use the power that surpassed Super Saiyan 4 to beat that guy!" Krillin cheered excitedly from the side.

In their hearts, Son Goku had always been a pillar of support.

As long as he stepped in, there was no problem that could not be solved.

Son Gohan said nothing, but the slight upward curve of his lips showed how he felt.

Piccolo held his breath and focused, calming his restless heart as he settled down to watch the final battle.

Meanwhile, below the luxury cruise ship.

Vegeta, who had been knocked into the sea by Beerus the God of Destruction, struggled up out of the water and gazed at Super Saiyan 4 Son Goku and Beerus the God of Destruction in the sky, a complicated look in his eyes.

"Kakarot... you... have you gotten ahead of me again?" Vegeta murmured weakly.

His feelings were incredibly complicated at that moment.

A year ago, he had perfectly mastered Super Saiyan Third Grade, only for Son Goku to transform into Super Saiyan 4 to fight him.

Now he had perfectly mastered the power of Super Saiyan 4, only for Son Goku to bring out a power that surpassed it.