Chapter 212: Super Saiyan Four Gogeta And Defeated

Vegeta: "Tch!!"

(After hearing Goku's words, Vegeta's face turned solemn.)

(Indeed, he would rather die than fuse with Goku.)

(But if Bulma and Trunks were going to be killed, it made him hesitate.)

(He turned back to look at Bulma and Trunks.)

(Their faces showed panic-fear.)

(Seeing their expressions deeply hurt Vegeta.)

(He might not be a good person, but he was undoubtedly a good husband and father!)

(Seeing Bulma and Trunks so afraid, Vegeta's resolve began to crack.)

Vegeta [in mind]: 'But... Damn it!! Is there really no other way? Is fusing with Kakarot the only option? Are you kidding me?!'

(Vegeta was tormented.)

(On one hand, he had sworn never to fuse with Goku again.)

(But on the other, he couldn't stand seeing his family so terrified. His heart wavered.)

(He knew that fusing might be the only way to protect the Earth-to protect Bulma and Trunks.)

Goku: "Don't hesitate, Vegeta."

(Goku said firmly.)

Goku: "If you wait any longer, we'll all be killed."

(At that moment, Beerus' energy ball grew even larger.)

(There was no stopping it.)

(If it hit Earth, everything would be obliterated.)

Vegeta: "Stop your nonsense, Kakarot. Fine, I agree!"

(Vegeta gritted his teeth in humiliation.)

(Compared to his previous vows, Bulma and Trunks mattered more.)

(If his family and Earth were gone, what was the point of pride and self-esteem?)

Goku: "Great, Vegeta! I knew you'd agree! But we only have one chance-we can't mess this up!"

(Hearing Vegeta's reluctant agreement, Goku grinned.)

(But this time, they couldn't afford to make any mistakes.)

(If they failed and Fusion went wrong, Beerus would kill them instantly.)

Vegeta: "I know!!"

(Vegeta snapped, nodding reluctantly.)

(At that moment, Piccolo and Gohan jumped into action, attacking Beerus.)

(They had to buy time for Goku and Vegeta to complete the Fusion.)

(Trunks and Goten fused into Gotenks, immediately transforming into Super Saiyan 3.)

(But their power was far too weak-not even a fraction of Beerus' strength. They were defeated instantly.)

(Meanwhile, Goku and Vegeta stood side by side, performing the familiar dance-like Fusion technique.)

Goku and Vegeta: "Fusion... HA!!"

(Their voices rang out in unison.)

(A golden light shot into the sky, forming a spiraling column.)

(An incomparably powerful energy surged forth.)

Beerus: "Whis, what just happened?"

(Beerus asked, surprised.)

Beerus: "The energy of those two vanished and formed a new one."

(Beerus stared at the golden glow in shock.)

(This new energy was far stronger than Goku and Vegeta had been separately. It intrigued him.)

Whis: "Lord Beerus, it seems they have fused."

(Whis replied casually.)

Whis: "I'm not sure how, but they've definitely grown stronger."

(Fusion wasn't an unheard-of technique in Universe 7.)

(Many planets had their own variations.)

(But what surprised Whis was the sheer power radiating from this fusion.)

(It had reached the level of a being close to a God of Destruction.)

Beerus: "So that's it-they fused?"

(Beerus mused.)

Beerus: "The energy is definitely stronger than before. Maybe this will actually be interesting."

(A smirk crept across his face.)

(The thought of a real fight excited him.)

(This might be a trip worth taking after all.)

(As everyone watched in awe, the golden light slowly faded.)

(A brand-new figure emerged.)

(Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta had arrived.)

(His long red hair gleamed, and his sharp eyes radiated pure confidence.)

(His physique was muscular, exuding power, and he wore the signature Metamoran vest.)

(The aura around him was unlike anything before.)

Beerus: "Yo! Not bad!"

(Beerus said, intrigued.)

Beerus: "I didn't expect Fusion to change you this much."

(Gogeta clenched his fists, his whole body surging with untamed energy.)

(His eyes burned with confidence.)

Gogeta: "Beerus, I will be the one to take you down."

Beerus: "Hmph! Ignorant fool."

(Beerus scoffed.)

Beerus: "Do you think Fusion alone makes you strong enough to challenge a God of Destruction? Absurd."

(Gogeta smirked and, without warning, vanished.)

(In an instant, he appeared in front of Beerus.)

(Wasting no time, he poured all his power into a devastating punch.)

(Beerus reacted quickly, raising his palm to block.)

(BOOM!!!...)

(The moment their attacks clashed, a massive shockwave erupted, rippling through the battlefield.)

(The force traveled through Beerus' arm, shaking his entire body.)

(Beerus was sent flying dozens of feet away.)

(Landing on his feet, Beerus' face finally showed a flicker of shock.)

Beerus: "What?! How is this guy so strong?!"

(Beerus, sent flying by the punch, looked utterly shocked.)

(He hadn't taken Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta seriously at first.)

(After all, it was just a fusion of two Saiyans who had always been beneath him.)

(He never expected their combined power to be this immense! His overconfidence had made him let his guard down.)

Whis: "Hey! I really didn't see that coming."

(Whis admitted, observing the battle with keen interest.)

Whis: "After those two fused, they've managed to unleash such incredible strength."

(Though this level of power was nowhere near Beerus', Whis had to acknowledge that in the grand scheme of the universe, Gogeta was now among the strongest warriors.)

(Even so, Beerus hadn't even used his full power.)

(That alone was shocking.)

(The fact that such a powerful mortal existed in Universe 7 meant the God of Destruction's oversight had been greater than he realized.)

(A warrior of this caliber had risen, and they hadn't been aware of it until now.)

Gohan: "Amazing! Dad and the others might actually win!"

(Gohan's eyes sparkled with excitement as he watched.)

(His father and Vegeta had fused, then immediately transformed into Super Saiyan 4.)

(It was a form even stronger than he had imagined.)

(Sending Beerus flying with a single punch-it made sense now!)

Piccolo: "No, don't get ahead of yourself, Gohan."

(Piccolo interrupted, his voice serious.)

Piccolo: "Gogeta may have had the advantage in that exchange, but it doesn't mean things are turning in our favor."

(Trunks looked at him in confusion.)

Trunks: "But he sent Beerus flying! Isn't that a good thing?"

(Piccolo shook his head.)

Piccolo: "Gogeta just went all out with that punch, and all it did was push Beerus back a few dozen feet. Think about that. And more importantly... didn't you notice? Beerus is just playing with him. He hasn't even taken the fight seriously yet."

(That single fact spoke volumes.)

(The full strength of Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta had only managed to push Beerus back. It hadn't hurt him.)

(That was how overwhelmingly powerful the God of Destruction was.)

(Even Piccolo, who had already been amazed by Super Saiyan 4 Goku and Vegeta separately, couldn't help but feel shaken.)

(That form alone had seemed like the peak of power.)

(Yet, their fusion-what should have been their ultimate trump card-wasn't enough.)

(It was unbelievable.)

(Beerus had been caught off guard, yet all Gogeta had managed was to make him stumble.)

(If Beerus actually fought seriously...)

(The realization sent a chill down Piccolo's spine.)

Gogeta: "He's so strong..."

(Gogeta gritted his teeth.)

(His body tensed as he tried to make sense of what had just happened.)

Gogeta: "Is this... the strength of the God of Destruction?"

(He had put everything into that attack, unleashing all his power in an instant, yet Beerus remained unscathed.)

(It was an undeniable truth, and one that filled him with despair.)

(Swish!...)

(In the blink of an eye, Beerus reappeared right in front of him.)

(A smirk tugged at Beerus' lips as he studied Gogeta's expression.)

Beerus: "So, this is the best you can do after fusing? If that last attack was your full strength, I have to say... I'm disappointed."

(He shook his head.)

Beerus: "With power like this, defeating a God of Destruction is impossible."

Gogeta: "Damn it!"

(Gogeta clenched his fists.)

Gogeta: "Don't get cocky! I'm far from done! I will defeat you!"

(Beerus' mocking tone burned in his ears.)

(It was unthinkable.)

(Every other time he had fused, victory had been certain.)

(No enemy had stood a chance.)

(But now, the gap was so vast it was almost unbearable.)

(Unwilling to accept it, Gogeta shot forward.)

(He pushed his speed and strength to the absolute limit, unleashing a relentless barrage of punches.)

(Swish!... Swish!... Swish!...)

(The air crackled with each rapid strike.)

(But Beerus, now fully prepared, dodged every attack effortlessly.)

Beerus: "Hmph! As I thought, still too weak."

(Beerus scoffed.)

Beerus: "At first, I was hoping your fusion would at least give me a little fun, but this? This is disappointing."

(His voice was cold, void of any real interest.)

(The moment Gogeta threw another punch, Beerus disappeared. Then-)

(Boom!...)

(A single uppercut connected with Gogeta's jaw, sending him soaring through the air.)

(The impact was light, yet it sent a jolt of numbness through Gogeta's entire body.)

(He barely even registered what had happened before the pain hit.)

Gogeta: "I have no choice... I have to use that move!"

(Gogeta's expression darkened.)

(His mind raced.)

(Even with all his strength, there was no way he could overpower Beerus.)

(He had to go all in.)

(Raising his hands, a massive blue energy sphere began forming in front of him.)

Gogeta: "Big Bang... Kamehameha!!"

(A brilliant, blinding wave of energy surged forward, roaring toward Beerus.)

(This was Gogeta's strongest attack.)

(If this didn't work, then the battle was already over.)

(Beerus sighed.)

Beerus: "You think this is enough to harm a God of Destruction?"

(He raised a single finger.)

Beerus: "Destroy."

(A tiny blue energy beam shot from his fingertip.)

(The instant the two attacks met-)

(BOOM!...)

(Gogeta's attack vanished.)

(Not exploded.)

(Not deflected.)

(Just... gone.)

(Erased completely.)

(Before Gogeta could even react, Beerus had already moved.)

(A single precise strike-)

(Boom!...)

(Gogeta's pupils shrank.)

(Pain erupted through his body.)

(The next instant, the fusion unraveled.)

(Goku and Vegeta, now separated, plummeted from the sky.)

[To Be Continued...]