In the original work, Metamoran Fusion is a signature technique of the Metamoran race. Goku learned it from them while in the Underworld. When Dragon Ball entered the Buu Saga, Goku was allowed to return temporarily to the living world to participate in the "Tenkaichi Budokai."
During that time, not only did he intend to compete, but he also wanted to pass this technique on to Vegeta and Gohan, hoping that if a powerful enemy appeared in the future when he could not return from the Underworld, Vegeta and Gohan could use it to resolve the crisis.
Earlier, Jiang Chen had caught a glimpse of this moment in a fragment of time, though it had been somewhat blurry.
Now, it was beyond doubt.
Looking at the two, his expression couldn't help but carry a trace of expectation. Metamoran Fusion, if nothing went wrong, Gogeta's appearance was imminent.
Gogeta, the ultimate fusion warrior surpassing all dimensions, his existence within the Dragon Ball canon was the very definition of invincible.
In fact, his aura might even surpass that of Vegetto.
It wasn't just about raw power. According to official settings, Vegetto's power is multiplicative, while Gogeta's is additive. But the problem is, Vegetto's reputation was heavily dragged down by Dragon Ball Super. In contrast, Gogeta's strength was practically handcrafted and glorified by the official material. (In the Dragon Ball Super manga, Vegetto's portrayal was quite weak. Of course, that was the anime staff's mess; the manga handled it somewhat better.)
Whether it was his first appearance against Janemba, or later against Broly, or the One-Star Dragon, Gogeta always completely crushed his opponents.
At this moment, fusing in Super Saiyan 5 state, the Gogeta that would emerge might very well be the strongest in history.
Their gazes met and amidst looks of anticipation, the two figures finished their dance.
But just as they were about to complete it, Jiang Chen's mouth twitched slightly.
Even so, he quickly unleashed the Power of Time.
Shwaa!
Illusory time energy surged forth, instantly enveloping the two. Their movements, which had been slightly out of sync, became perfectly synchronized.
"What an incredibly powerful temporal force! Looks like Lady Chronoa has chosen an excellent successor!" Angel Whis gave Jiang Chen a surprised glance, then a faint smile appeared on his face.
"Whis San, you flatter me!" Jiang Chen smiled faintly, his gentle voice ringing out.
And in the very instant the two exchanged words--
"BOOM!"
A terrifying aura surged up as a figure emerged.
The figure had a tall and imposing body, with the same height and build as Son Goku. Thus, Gogeta stood strong and broad-shouldered, his physique athletic and well-defined, with clear muscle lines and even four visible abdominal muscles.
Gogeta's hairstyle resembled Vegeta's, but was longer and fuller; like Vegeta, his forehead bore the sharp V-shaped widow's peak. At the same time, he had bangs similar to Goku's, while his facial features carried Vegeta's stern sharpness.
His hair remained the brilliant white of Super Saiyan 5 form, with matching white eyebrows and pupils. Compared to Goku, his skin was bronzer, matching Vegeta's own darker tone.
But appearance was not what mattered now. What mattered was the terrifying aura that this figure exuded.
Super Saiyan 5 Gogeta.
Had arrived.
"You Saiyans really have endless tricks! This kind of power… it's enough to make me ecstatic!" The God of Destruction, Beerus, was filled with excitement as his gaze locked on Gogeta.
Even though Gogeta had yet to unleash his full strength, Beerus already felt a pressure unlike anything he had ever known.
Not once had he felt such weight.
Not even when facing all the other Gods of Destruction combined.
This suffocating force was something entirely new.
"I am neither Son Goku, nor Vegeta!"
"I… am Gogeta!"
"The warrior who surpasses all dimensions! Now, Beerus, let me be the one to defeat you!"
Gogeta's voice thundered, and the next moment his aura erupted violently. The instant he appeared, he was already in Super Saiyan 5 form, his fusion granting him this overwhelming state from the start.
That ferocious power spread through heaven and earth.
In that moment, it wasn't only Beerus's planet trembling, The entire Seventh Universe quaked with violent unrest.
All living beings across the cosmos seemed to shiver in dread of this terrifying presence.
But Gogeta and Beerus cared nothing for that.
As Gogeta's aura exploded outward, their battle also began.
This time, Beerus held nothing back. The pressure Gogeta gave him was simply too immense. Though this was not divine power, it had already reached the very limit of what could exist.
This is a power on par with his own.
Beerus drew upon his strength to its full one hundred percent.
The destructive energy poured out recklessly, flooding the battlefield in every direction.
"This kind of Power probably won't last long. The Fusion Technique simply can't bear such force. And besides, their minds may not be able to withstand it either!" Angel Whis frowned as he spoke, his expression also taking on a rare trace of solemnity.
Since the birth of Universe 7 up until now, the Gods of Destruction he had guided were naturally more than just Beerus. Yet it was undeniable that Beerus was the most gifted and most powerful one in Whis's eternal life, without question.
Even Whis himself had never imagined that mortals could reach the same level as Beerus.
Of course, surprise was one thing.
But Angel Whis had also noticed the problem with Gogeta.
The first issue was the Fusion Technique. As a technique originating from Planet Metamor, its endurance range was limited. Super Saiyan 5 had already surpassed its boundaries, and collapse was merely a matter of time.
The second issue was the burden of Super Saiyan 5 itself.
It was undeniable that, with Fusion, both GT Son Goku and GT Vegeta's endurance had indeed been greatly enhanced.
But the problem was, not only did their endurance increase, their burden did as well. Gogeta's Super Saiyan 5 wasn't something that either of them individually could support.
"Whis San, how long can they endure?" After a moment of thought, Jiang Chen couldn't help but ask.
"At most one minute. After one minute, even if the Fusion isn't undone, their minds will collapse." Angel Whis pondered briefly, then spoke slowly.
"One minute?" Jiang Chen was somewhat surprised.
He had never imagined that the Fusion time could be this ridiculously short.
One must know that even in the original work, Super Saiyan 4's Fusion had lasted for quite a while.
And yet Super Saiyan 5 could only last one minute.
That was undoubtedly pathetically short.
Looking up at the battle raging in the sky, there was no way such a clash could be resolved in a mere minute.
"Yes, at most one minute. In a while, I'll step in and stop them."
Angel Whis nodded, then glanced at the instant noodles in his hand. He hesitated, but after some thought still opened his mouth.
"There is no need for that, Whis San!"
Hearing Whis's words, Jiang Chen's heart stirred, and then a smile spread across his face.
(End of Chapter)
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