A Proposal to Fuse!

"What a terrifying being. Even after I used Dragon Fist, I might not have done any real damage to you," Son Goku exclaimed in disbelief.

That last attack had surpassed his own limits, capable of dealing a devastating blow to an enemy above his level, or even killing them outright.

But the God of Destruction was far too powerful to be defeated by a single Dragon Fist.

Even so, though Goku hadn't defeated Beerus the God of Destruction, Beerus wasn't feeling good either.

The God of Destruction's garb he wore had been torn apart by Dragon Fist's overwhelming power, and even his muscular body had been left with an indelible mark.

A shocking scar ran across Beerus's chest, a constant reminder to the God of Destruction that he had been injured.

None of that was the main issue. Most importantly, his clothes were ruined!

They weren't ordinary clothes. They were the God of Destruction's garb bestowed upon him by Lord Zeno, and nothing in the entire universe could rival their durability.

Yet now they had been destroyed by Son Goku's power, showing just how terrifyingly destructive Dragon Fist was.

"It's been a very, very long time since I've had a workout like this," Beerus remarked, thoroughly exhilarated.

In all the countless years he had lived, no one had been able to play with him except the God of Destruction from the neighboring universe, who could give him a little exercise.

Now Son Goku's appearance had brought some enjoyment into his boring life.

"Kid, I have to say, that last attack was magnificent. This is the first time I've ever been injured by a mortal." Beerus looked down at the scar on his chest and his ruined divine garb, full of praise for Son Goku's performance.

Without the slightest exaggeration, that attack had been powerful enough to slay a god!

If it had been one of the Gods of Destruction ranked near the bottom in strength, he might really have died at Son Goku's hands.

Unfortunately, he was Beerus, the foremost of the twelve Gods of Destruction!

Beerus paid no attention to his appearance as he stretched his body, his bones popping and cracking loudly.

He studied Son Goku with an unreadable gaze, a faint glimmer flickering in his deep-set eyes.

"I never expected that the Super Saiyan God who fought me as an equal in my prophetic dream would be created by my own hand. Your appearance has confirmed the truth of the prophecy, but there's still one thing I need to test."

"Let me see whether you're the formidable rival destined for me!!"

A hint of madness flashed deep in Beerus the God of Destruction's eyes. The next second, an even more terrifying God of Destruction Power surged over his body, and an immense, boundless divine pressure rapidly expanded to engulf countless galaxies.

Beerus now displayed the true bearing of a God of Destruction. Every movement carried the power to destroy worlds, and with a single thought, he could vaporize countless planets.

Sensing the even more terrifying might of the God of Destruction emanating from Beerus, Son Goku gave a bitter smile.

In divine might alone, the difference between him and Beerus was as vast as heaven and earth.

"Kid, you forced me to use around seventy percent of my power just now. Now I'll fight you with eighty percent. Do you still have the courage to face me?!" Beerus sneered, unleashing an even more immense God of Destruction's might.

An indescribably heavy pressure swept over Son Goku's entire body.

Even in his Super Saiyan 4: God State, he felt an immense strain.

It was as if he were carrying a colossal star on his back, its weight leaving him unable to breathe.

"Only eighty percent..." Son Goku said meaningfully, Beerus's current appearance reflected in his deep-set eyes.

He knew he probably couldn't beat Beerus.

But there was one person who definitely could.

"Are you scared? Where did all that fighting spirit you had just now go?"

"If you give up here, I'll be very disappointed, Super Saiyan God."

Beerus narrowed his eyes slightly, a dangerous light flashing in them.

If Son Goku feared his power and decided not to fight him, he could only blow up the entire Earth.

"I'm done playing with you..." Hearing that, Son Goku's lips curled up slightly in an utterly confident smile. He continued, "Beerus, I have to admit you're the strongest opponent I've ever faced. I admit I'm no match for you, so I'll give you a different opponent."

"An opponent who can crush you!"

With that, Son Goku formed a sword gesture with his right hand and quickly located Earth with his mind. In an instant, he used Instant Transmission and fled.

"Hey!!! What do you mean by that?!!" Beerus sensed something was wrong and was just about to attack Son Goku.

Whoosh~~!! Ripples spread through space, and Son Goku vanished into thin air before Beerus's eyes.

"You... bastard!!!!" After a moment of shock, Beerus came to his senses, anger swelling in his heart. He wanted nothing more than to destroy Son Goku on the spot.

On Earth, with the Z Fighters.

The Z Fighters were still watching the battle in space through the staff.

Just then, Son Goku suddenly appeared out of thin air among them.

Krillin: "Goku?!"

Tien Shinhan: "I really can't sense your energy at all... Have you really become a god?!"

Yamcha: "Goku, why did you suddenly come back?"

The others looked at Son Goku, who had suddenly appeared beside them, somewhat bewildered and repeatedly delighted.

Having hurried back, Son Goku didn't have much time to explain. He rushed past several of his companions and walked slowly toward Vegeta.

Watching Son Goku approach him, Vegeta froze for a moment and asked in confusion, "What is it, Kakarot?"

"I need your help, Vegeta."

"Fuse with me. I can't beat him with my power alone. Only by combining our strength will we have a chance of beating him."

Son Goku got straight to the point, his expression serious.

"You... what did you say?! You want me to fuse with you??!!" Vegeta's eyes widened as he asked in disbelief.

He had never imagined that Son Goku would suggest they fuse.

The other Z Fighters heard the proposal too.

They were also curious what kind of warrior would be born from the fusion of Son Goku and Vegeta, these destined rivals, two Super Saiyan 4s.

Everyone had seen the increase in strength fusion could bring, and Gotenks was the best example.

Two kids who hadn't even mastered Super Saiyan Second Grade had skipped a level and achieved the Super Saiyan Third Grade transformation after fusing.

"No way! Stop dreaming, Kakarot!!"

"Even if I die!! Even if I die at that Beerus guy's hands, I'll never fuse with you!!"

Vegeta refused without hesitation, his attitude resolute.

Honestly, he too was curious what kind of warrior would be born if he fused with Son Goku.

But at the thought of the embarrassing movements required for fusion, his face flushed despite himself, and he felt utterly humiliated.