Dragon Ball Kaizen’s – Chapter 18 “The True God’s Test: Goku & Vegeta vs. Xyros!”

A Battle Unlike Any Other

The battlefield was silent.

Xyros stood before them, his golden eyes calm yet absolute. There was no arrogance, no rage—only curiosity.

Goku and Vegeta could feel it.

Unlike Kaizen, whose power was fueled by chaos and destruction, Xyros was pure control. His energy didn't radiate wildly—it simply existed, like a force of nature beyond understanding.

And he was toying with them.

Vegeta clenched his fists. "I don't give a damn if you're a 'True God.' If you want a fight—"

His aura exploded into deep purple flames—Ultra Ego.

"—Then I'll give you one!"

Goku smirked. "Guess we're doing this, huh?"

Silver sparks danced around him as he activated Ultra Instinct. His body relaxed, moving with an effortless flow of divine energy.

Whis and Beerus watched from afar. The God of Destruction had an unreadable expression.

"This won't be like any battle they've fought before…" Beerus muttered.

Whis nodded. "Indeed. Because Xyros isn't fighting them."

Beerus' eyes narrowed. "…He's testing them."

Vegeta Strikes First!

Vegeta vanished in an instant, appearing right in front of Xyros. His Ultra Ego aura crackled as he threw a devastating punch straight at the so-called "True God."

BOOM!

The sheer force split the ground beneath them. A massive shockwave ripped through the sky.

But Xyros… didn't even move.

Vegeta's fist stopped inches from his face.

The Saiyan Prince's arm shook. It wasn't because Xyros blocked the punch—it was because he didn't need to.

A simple shift in his presence alone had negated the attack.

Vegeta's eyes widened. "What the—?!"

Without warning, Xyros raised a single finger—

And with a tap on Vegeta's chest—

BOOM!

Vegeta was sent flying at insane speed, crashing through mountains, ripping through the atmosphere, and nearly leaving the planet's orbit.

Goku gasped. "What the—?!"

Xyros tilted his head. "Too aggressive."

Vegeta reappeared instantly, his body already regenerating thanks to Ultra Ego's nature. Blood dripped from his forehead.

But he was grinning.

"Heh… Not bad."

Ultra Instinct Goku vs. Xyros!

Goku moved.

In less than a second, his Ultra Instinct speed sent him flashing around Xyros, attacking from every possible angle. His movements were fluid, unreadable—divine.

But Xyros… didn't even turn to face him.

Goku's fists, kicks, and energy blasts all struck the air around Xyros—yet none of them connected.

It was like attacking nothingness.

Xyros finally sighed. "Your Ultra Instinct is incomplete."

Before Goku could react, Xyros casually raised a hand—

And suddenly, Goku's body STOPPED.

Goku's silver eyes widened in shock. "…What?! I… I can't move?!"

Xyros gazed at him with mild curiosity. "Ultra Instinct is the mastery of movement… but you still rely on your mind to command your body."

He lifted his finger slightly—

And Goku was sent flying into the stratosphere.

The True Power of Xyros

Goku and Vegeta regrouped in midair. Both were breathing heavily.

Vegeta growled. "This guy… what the hell IS he?!"

Goku wiped blood from his mouth. "I don't know… but I can tell. He's not using even one percent of his power."

Xyros simply watched them, unmoving.

Then, he spoke.

"You mortals are amusing."

He lifted his palm. The sky turned black.

And in that instant—

The entire universe felt his presence.

On Planet Sadala, the Saiyans fell to their knees.In Hell, even the demons trembled.In the realm of the Angels, the Grand Priest opened his eyes.

And on Zeno's throne, the Omni-King himself stared at the cosmos with a look of unease.

"Ohhh… this is bad."

Goku Awakens… Something More?!

Goku looked at his hands. His Ultra Instinct wasn't enough.

Vegeta's Ultra Ego wasn't enough.

Kaizen had forced Goku to push beyond his limits… but Xyros was beyond limits themselves.

Goku closed his eyes.

And for the first time… he let go.

A soft pulse of energy radiated from him. Not silver. Not blue. Not gold.

But something new.

Xyros actually raised an eyebrow.

"…Oh?"

Goku's body began to glow.

His aura didn't explode—it collapsed inward.

Whis gasped. "Could it be…?!"

Xyros smirked. "Now this… is interesting."

Goku's eyes snapped open—

And they weren't silver.

They were white.

A void-like color, as if his very existence had become something beyond gods, beyond mortals… beyond reality.

A power without thought. Without limit. Without form.

Xyros grinned.

"Show me, Son Goku. Show me your Final Instinct."