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Zen'ō (the King of All) suddenly fixed his gaze on the fused Zamasu.
With an indifferent tone, he asked, "Who are you?"
Fused Zamasu instantly panicked when he saw the innocent, childlike figure who looked as harmless as a toy. He had never imagined that Zen'ō, supposedly neutral and indifferent, would actually appear before him. His speech began to stutter, and the countless faces of Zamasu darkened simultaneously.
In perfect unison, they all cried out, "L-Lord Zen'ō (King of All)!"
Moments earlier, he had compared himself to Zen'ō, but only because he believed Zen'ō wouldn't interfere. After all, despite all the outrageous acts he had committed across this timeline, Zen'ō had never punished him.
What he didn't realize was that his actions had finally crossed the line this time, touching Zen'ō's reverse scale—the one thing that must never be provoked.
He had the audacity to bring his ugly face right to Zen'ō's doorstep. If an extremely hideous face showed up outside an ordinary person's home and refused to leave, it would naturally cause disgust.
But this wasn't just anyone. This was Zen'ō (King of All).
Zen'ō widened his eyes and looked around. The world had completely changed.
"This world is filthy. It's dirty. Then let's clean it up."
With a small wave of his hand, the entire world turned into a blank void. All versions of Fused Zamasu were erased in an instant. The world became a blank sheet of paper; everything vanished into nothingness.
Only Zen'ō, the King of All, remained, standing alone in the endless void. Meanwhile, inside the time tunnel, Trunks witnessed the earth-shattering scene unfold before his eyes.
The sight struck him deeply; it was something he would never forget.
His heartbeat quickened.
Fortunately, his memories from his past life allowed him to react instantly and escape inside Majin Buu's stomach. Several fleshy cocoons trembled restlessly as they peered at the outside world through Majin Buu's projection.
They saw everything with chilling clarity. A cold shiver ran down Vegeta's back. Now, he finally understood why Trunks had reacted so violently earlier.
That seemingly innocent child possessed such terrifying power. Thankfully, Trunks had been there. Otherwise, they all would have likely perished.
Unlike Vegeta, Son Goku was still brimming with excitement from what he had just witnessed.
"That guy was amazing! With just a wave of his hand, he wiped that thing out! I really want to fight him someday!"
Hearing such words come out of Goku's mouth didn't surprise Vegeta at all.
He was used to it by now and didn't bother scolding him. Gohan and Bulla were so stunned that they could no longer express their shock with words.
It was the first time any of them had ever witnessed such a scene. Fortunately, they had managed to escape that catastrophic event.
Bulla glanced at the unconscious Son Goten. Had he insisted on staying, he would've been erased as well.
Good thing my brother knocked him out cold. Bulla felt sympathy for Goten's misfortune.
Naturally, she completely supported Trunks' decision to save him.
Finally, it was all over.
Bulla smiled. At last, they could return to their own timeline.
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West City.
Capsule Corporation.
Suddenly, a time machine appeared in the sky. It finally landed in the middle of the Capsule Corporation courtyard. The hatch opened and Trunks and Majin Buu jumped out.
The sudden commotion brought life and excitement to the entire yard instantly.
The first to rush out and greet them were Piccolo and Super Mini Cell.
"Boss! Are you okay? What about the others? Where are they?" Super Mini Cell practically glued himself to Trunks, overcome with relief and excitement.
Piccolo wanted an explanation too, but before Trunks could respond, Bulma came running out in a panic.
She hurriedly examined every inch of his body, looking for injuries.
Cupping his face in both hands, she anxiously asked, "You're not hurt, are you?!" Trunks! What about Bulla and your father? Where's everyone else?"
Trunks' face was being squeezed so tightly that he couldn't get a word out.
He made a few muffled gestures with his hands, and only then did Bulma let go.
After taking a deep breath and straightening up, Trunks turned to Majin Buu.
"Buu, let everyone out."
Majin Buu nodded gently, then took a deep breath.
One by one, Bulma, Gohan, Super Broly, Vegeta, and Son Goku were spat out from inside him. Along with them came another young man who looked exactly like Son Goku but was a complete stranger to everyone else.
"Finally! We're back!" Bulla cheered, throwing her arms around Bulma and giving her a huge hug.
Meanwhile, Vegeta closed his eyes and tried to sense Frieza's ki quietly.
But...nothing.
He walked over to Piccolo. "Namekian, where's Frieza?"
Before Piccolo could respond, Super Mini Cell answered first.
"Frieza ran off. I guess he thought the space-time rift would suck him in, too. But right after he left, the rift repaired itself."
As he finished speaking, Super Mini Cell's attention shifted. His eyes widened when he noticed the massive figure lying motionless on the ground.
"Hey, why's this guy knocked out? Did you take him down, Boss?" he asked in disbelief. Admiration sparkled in his eyes as he looked at Trunks.
Trunks shook his head. "No, it was my dad and Uncle Goku who defeated him. He's not actually evil. Someday, he might even become one of us."
Lying nearby was another unfamiliar man who caught Super Mini Cell's eye.
He pointed to the sleeping Son Goten. "This guy looks exactly like Uncle Goku! Could he be one of those Dark Ones?"
Super Mini Cell instantly went on high alert, his mind racing.
Just then, Son Goku finally spoke up.
During his fusion with Vegeta into Gogeta, Goku had learned the truth about Goten's origin.
Now, his entire demeanor had shifted. Gone was the carefree, smiling Goku that everyone knew. He looked solemn and serious.
Years ago, he and Chi-Chi had wanted another child. They'd even picked out a name: Son Goten. But then Goku died of a heart virus, and those plans were forgotten.
After he was resurrected, Goku worried that Chi-Chi's health wouldn't hold up, so he gave up on the idea completely.
Who would have thought that in another timeline, that very child had really been born?
The hardships that child endured were unimaginable, even to Goku.
Now, his entire world had been destroyed.
Goku's expression softened. He knelt down and gently stroked Goten's cheek.
"His name is Son Goten. He's my son."
Everyone was stunned. All eyes, led by Bulma's, turned toward Goku in disbelief. Everyone knew that Goku and Chi-Chi only had one son, Gohan.
"Goku?! Whose child is this supposed to be?!" Bulma crossed her arms and glared as if ready to defend Chi-Chi's honor.
Piccolo's face darkened as well. "Goku, you didn't..."
Before things could spiral further, Gohan stepped forward to smooth things over.
"That's not it, everyone. He really is my little brother, just from another timeline." Gohan scratched his head sheepishly.
After hearing the full explanation, Bulma sighed in relief. Her suspicions faded away.
"Well then! Since you all made it back safe and sound, let's celebrate your victory tonight with a feast! How about it?!"
(End of chapter.)