The Sacred World of the Kais, a mysterious and magnificently large planet that stood out even among the countless worlds in the vast universe.
Gods known as the Supreme Kais resided on this planet, mastering the miraculous power of creation.
When the breath of life in the universe weakened, they would wield their divine power to create brand new planets suitable for life, sowing the seeds of existence.
As for whether that life would flourish or go astray after its birth, it was mostly outside the scope of their direct intervention—
Of course, exceptions did occasionally occur.
For example, a certain Goku Black who would appear in the future.
Usually, the Sacred World of the Kais was an extremely quiet and peaceful place.
Vast emerald grasslands, crystal-clear lakes, majestic but not treacherous mountains, and the various strange and gentle little animals that lived here, enjoying a tranquil life.
The Supreme Kais themselves would often blend in, keeping company with these small creatures, all basking in a peaceful aura.
But today, this long-quiet land welcomed a not-so-small "commotion."
"Hey! It moved, it moved! Whitley moved!"
Supreme Kai Shin shouted, pointing at Whitley with a look of utter amazement, his surprised tone making him sound like a hundred-pound child.
Whitley, who was in the middle of pulling out the sword with all his might, was so startled by this sudden shout that he almost lost his breath and nearly threw out his back.
He shot Shin an exasperated look and corrected him.
"Shut up! What do you mean I moved? The sword moved! Can't you speak properly!"
This guy was a Supreme Kai, after all. Why did he always give off such an unreliable feeling?
Startled by the yell, Shin shrank back, rubbing the back of his head with an embarrassed smile.
"Sorry, sorry, I was just too excited. Please, continue, Whitley."
Beside them, Whis still maintained his trademark elegant smile, as if everything happening had nothing to do with him.
He had, from somewhere, pulled out another bag of exquisite snacks and was munching away happily with a "crunch crunch," the very picture of a detached, leisurely spectator.
Whitley couldn't be bothered with these two clowns anymore. He focused his mind again, his hands once more gripping the hilt of the Z Sword.
He took a deep breath, and the powerful ki in his body erupted. His muscles tensed slightly as he began to exert force continuously.
"Up...!"
Whitley let out a low, muffled grunt.
This seemingly ordinary sword in the stone was unexpectedly heavy, as if the entire blade was intimately connected to the very land of the Sacred World of the Kais.
He had to use almost eighty percent of his strength before the sword began to move, extremely slowly, with a grinding feeling of breaking free, being pulled from the ground inch by inch.
"Why is it so heavy?"
Whitley wondered in surprise.
"It shouldn't be. With my current base strength, am I still weaker than Gohan was as a Super Saiyan 2?"
This gave him a new appreciation for the peculiarity of this sword.
Finally, with a clear, pleasant "shing," the entire Z Sword was completely pulled out by Whitley!
The full length of the blade was revealed, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.
"Phew!"
Whitley let out a long sigh of relief, placed the heavy Z Sword on the grass in front of him with a "clang," and flexed his slightly sore wrists.
"Whitley... san?"
Supreme Kai Shin cautiously approached, his gaze darting back and forth between Whitley and the sword on the ground, his face a mix of anticipation and apprehension.
"So... where is our ancestor? Didn't you say that as soon as the sword was pulled out, the sealed ancestor would appear?"
His eyes were full of questions as he looked at Whitley, afraid his hopes would be dashed.
Whitley smiled, bent down, picked up the Z Sword again, and casually weighed it in his hands, feeling its extraordinary weight.
"Don't be impatient, Shin. I remember you Supreme Kais have the ability to create things out of thin air, right? You should be able to conjure metal directly? First, make a block of the universe's hardest metal."
Shin was full of questions.
"I can... but what do you need this metal for? Do you want to make a scabbard for this divine sword? I can just create a perfect scabbard directly, can't I?"
In his view, the divine sword that sealed their ancestor should be treated with more solemnity.
Whitley looked helpless and waved his hand.
"Don't worry about all that. Just make it. I have a use for it."
"O... okay."
Although Supreme Kai Shin was full of questions, he did as he was told.
He stretched out his hand and pointed lightly at the empty space in front of them.
Light gathered in the air, and a large, square block of metal with a dark, metallic luster fell with a "thud" onto the soft grass. The ground trembled slightly as it landed.
"This is the hardest known alloy in the universe. Its structural stability and strength are..."
Before Shin could finish, the next scene made him and Kibito beside him stare with wide eyes, their jaws almost hitting the ground!
Without any warning, Whitley swung the Z Sword in his hand like a wooden stick, drawing a powerful arc and viciously slashing at the block of metal that was supposedly the hardest in the universe!
"Ah!!! Whitley-san!!! What... what are you doing!!!"
Supreme Kai Shin violently covered his face with his hands, a sharp shriek escaping his lips!
With a crisp "crack!"!
The Z Sword, which had endured countless ages and seemed indestructible, snapped in two the moment it made contact with the metal!
The upper half of the blade went flying, spinning through the air before landing on the grass not far away with a "clang."
A dead silence fell over the scene.
Shin was completely petrified, staring blankly at the two pieces of the divine sword on the ground, all the color draining from his face.
His lips trembled as if the sky had fallen. He suddenly dropped to his knees and frantically tried to cast a restoration spell to repair the divine sword, his voice tinged with tears.
"The divine sword... the Z Sword... is broken... how could... our ancestor is gone..."
Whitley looked at his end-of-the-world expression and smiled helplessly.
"Hey, I say... why don't you look behind you first?"
Shin was in no state to listen. His heart felt like it was bleeding.
His mind was now filled with thoughts of "the divine artifact is destroyed," "I am a sinner," "I'm sorry to all my ancestors."
He completely ignored Whitley's words, focused only on desperately trying to piece the broken sword back together.
His attendant, Kibito, however, though also in a state of great shock, still heard Whitley.
He艱難地 turned his stiff neck and looked behind Shin.
At that sight, his eyes instantly went wider than saucers, his mouth opening wide enough to fit a light bulb.
He stammered, pointing behind Shin, his voice trembling.
"L-Lord Supreme Kai! B-behind you! Look behind you!!"
Kibito's abnormal reaction finally pulled Shin back from the brink of collapse.
He looked up, his tear-filled eyes looking at the horrified Kibito, and said blankly:
"What is it, Kibito? Behind me... isn't Whis-san behind me..."
As he spoke, he subconsciously turned his head.
Not far behind him, on the grass, stood an old man dressed in Supreme Kai attire and wearing peculiar earrings!
The old man had his hands behind his back, a serious but curious expression on his face as he sized up everyone present.
"Ahem!"
Seeing that Shin had finally noticed him, he deliberately coughed to clear his throat and began his self-introduction in an old-fashioned voice.
"I am the Supreme Kai from fifteen generations ago. You juniors may call me the Elder Kai or Ancestor."
His gaze first fell on Whitley, who was still looking at Shin with an amused smile.
"Thank you, kid. For releasing me from that annoying seal on the sword in such a... well, special way."
Clearly, he had witnessed everything that had just happened.
Then, his gaze shifted and saw Whis, who was still eating snacks on the side.
A look of surprise and respect immediately appeared on his face.
He quickly bowed in Whis's direction.
"Oh my, if it isn't Mr. Whis? What an honor! I didn't expect you to grace the Sacred World of the Kais with your presence. I wonder if Lord Beerus is..."
He looked around as he spoke, as if searching for the God of Destruction who was always with Whis.
Whis elegantly swallowed the snack in his mouth and replied with a smile:
"Ho ho ho, you are too kind, Lord Elder Kai. Lord Beerus is currently resting in the God of Destruction's Realm. Is there any urgent matter you need him for? If so, I can relay the message."
The Elder Kai was stunned for a moment, an imperceptible look of relief on his face.
He sighed in relief, thinking to himself, "It seems I don't have to face that grumpy God of Destruction right after getting out."
But then he asked with confusion:
"Well... there's no urgent matter. Then... Mr. Whis, you came today for..."
He didn't think Whis had come specifically to celebrate his release.
Whis elegantly pointed to Whitley beside him and introduced:
"This is Whitley, the new Apprentice God of Destruction of Universe 7. I am currently accompanying and assisting him."
"Oh my? Apprentice God of Destruction?"
A look of surprise appeared on the Elder Kai's face. He turned his head and sized up Whitley even more carefully.
His gaze seemed to have a certain penetrating power, making even Whitley feel a little uncomfortable.
After a moment, he slowly nodded, a look of admiration on his face.
"Mmm... not bad, not bad! A solid foundation, a condensed ki, and his life form has even undergone an extraordinary transformation... What's more rare is, hiss..."
He suddenly sucked in a breath of cold air, a glint in his eyes.
"He has even touched the threshold of the 'Ultra Instinct' realm, and not just a glimpse, but has reached the considerably profound 'Sign' stage!"
"I never would have thought, in our Universe 7, that such an astonishingly talented individual could be born!"
At that moment, Shin, who had finally recovered from his extreme shock, scrambled over to the Elder Kai and said incoherently:
"An... Ancestor! You... you really... really came out of the sword! When Whitley-san told me, I actually suspected he was lying to me... I... I'm such an idiot!"
He had a look of regret and self-blame on his face. Thinking of how he had doubted Whitley's motives before, he instantly felt incredibly ashamed.
The Elder Kai looked at this descendant of his and shook his head with a "you-disappoint-me" look.
After a sigh, he said in a scolding tone:
"You kids these days! I was sealed in that broken sword for who knows how many tens of thousands of years, always hoping that a sufficiently outstanding Supreme Kai would discover the secret in the sword and break the seal! I never thought that after waiting so long, each generation would be worse than the last! By the time it got to your generation, the Supreme Kai lineage was almost withered and broken, and you still needed an outsider to find the solution!"
"Thankfully, this little God of Destruction brother appeared. Otherwise, if some big trouble had appeared in the universe a little later, our Universe 7 would have been in real trouble!"
After speaking, he once again looked at Whitley and gave a serious bow.
"In any case, thank you very much, you God of Destruction kid. I will remember this favor."
Whitley waved his hand, signaling that he didn't need to be so polite.
"It was nothing, Elder Kai. Don't worry about it. Actually, besides fulfilling my promise to Shin, I also came to the Sacred World of the Kais to ask for a favor."
"Oh? Speak."
The Elder Kai agreed readily.
"I heard that you possess a special ability that can awaken the dormant potential in a person's body?"
Whitley stated his purpose directly.
"I hope you can help me unlock the hidden potential in my body and completely bring it out."
Hearing this request from Whitley, the Elder Kai shook his head decisively, a look of regret on his face.
He explained:
"Normally, you are my great benefactor, and I should not refuse this request under any circumstances. But..."
He changed the subject and pointed to Whitley.
"You have already embarked on the path of training in 'Ultra Instinct,' and not just a brief taste. You who have already entered the hall have reached the perfect state of 'Sign,' and you are only a little bit away from the perfect 'Instinct'."
He made a gesture with two fingers that would enrage a Korean, and continued:
"Do you know that 'Ultra Instinct' itself is the deepest form of digging out and releasing one's own potential!"
The Elder Kai looked at Whitley and said with certainty:
"Every time you enter the state of 'Ultra Instinct,' every time you follow your body's instincts to fight and comprehend, your potential is being constantly stimulated and transformed into actual power. Haven't you felt it yourself? Since you started training in 'Ultra Instinct,' your power has been increasing much faster than when you were just training simply?"
Hearing this, Whitley fell into deep thought.
He carefully recalled his training during this period and found that it... it really was like that!
He had originally thought it was because of his extraordinary talent, or a benefit from becoming an Apprentice God of Destruction. He never thought the root cause was here!
"Ultra Instinct" itself was a huge potential unlocker!
"I understand..."
Whitley nodded in sudden realization. "It seems I was being greedy."
However, the Elder Kai spoke again and interrupted him.
"Wait, little Whitley brother, don't be in such a hurry."
Whitley looked at him in confusion.
The Elder Kai stroked his long beard, a profound smile on his face.
"Although I can no longer use that ritual to unlock your potential, but... perhaps I can provide you with a little help in the comprehension of the 'Ultra Instinct' realm."
"Oh?" This time, Whitley was truly surprised.
"You can even give pointers on 'Ultra Instinct'?"
This old guy was really something! No wonder he could be sealed in a sword for so long and not perish.
"Hehe, I know a little, I know a little."
The Elder Kai seemed very modest, but his eyes shone with a confident light.
"After living for so long, I still have a few tricks up my sleeve. Come on, kid, follow me."
Under the guidance of the Elder Kai, Whitley came to a cliff with a magnificent view, overlooking a large plain.
The breeze here was gentle, the birds were singing, the flowers were fragrant, and the air was pure and peaceful. It was indeed a good place for meditation and training.
"Sit down, relax your mind, and try to enter your 'Ultra Instinct' state, but don't go too deep. Just maintain a faint connection."
The Elder Kai instructed.
Whitley did as he was told, sat down cross-legged, slowly closed his eyes, and tried to empty his thoughts, sinking his consciousness into his body to capture the feeling of his body's instincts surpassing his thoughts.
Gradually, a brilliant silver-white glow began to emanate from his body, and the tips of his hair were gradually tinged with a silver frost—
He had successfully entered the "Ultra Instinct -Sign-" state but did not immerse himself in it, only maintaining the external appearance.
The Elder Kai observed from the side, nodding continuously in admiration.
"Amazing... so young, and to have mastered the 'Sign' state to such a degree. The energy circulation is almost without any stagnation. Truly amazing."
Then, under the dumbfounded, almost-splitting-apart gazes of Supreme Kai Shin and Kibito, who had followed them.
This seemingly respectable Elder Kai actually began to perform a series of extremely... uh, indescribable movements around the meditating Whitley.
He first danced with his hands and feet, his posture strange, like some ancient ritual dance, and he hummed a tune that sounded like an incomprehensible incantation.
Then he began to circle around Whitley like a shaman, sometimes stomping his feet, sometimes clapping his hands, and sometimes making various strange gestures towards the sky and the earth.
Shin and Kibito were so embarrassed their faces turned red and their toes curled. They wished they could find a crack in the ground to hide in.
Ancestor... this... this scene is too beautiful for them to watch.
Even Whis, who was on the side, although he still maintained a smile, his snack-eating movements paused for a moment, a subtle look in his eyes.
Although Whitley had his eyes closed and was trying his best to maintain his state, the strong "visual pollution" and "auditory pollution" from the outside inevitably disturbed him.
He felt his cringe was about to reach a terminal stage, and only with great willpower did he manage to hold on and not break his state and jump up.
Although I already knew how this old man's help worked, but... this is a bit too unique!
This ritual, which could be called "spiritual pollution," lasted for a full five hours!
When the Elder Kai finally stopped all his movements, panting, and carefully collapsed onto the grass, holding his old back.
Not only Whitley, but also Shin and Kibito, who were watching on the side, both let out a sigh of relief at the same time, feeling as if they had just fought a hard battle.
"Phew... phew... alright, kid..."
The Elder Kai gasped, his voice trembling slightly.
"You... you feel your current state and see... phew... I've used all my hidden skills..."
Hearing this, Whitley immediately composed himself.
He moved his will and tried to enter the complete "Ultra Instinct -Sign-" state.
The next moment, a strange change occurred!
Swish—!
With almost no warning or buffer, a brilliant silver-white glow instantly erupted from his body!
It was no longer a slow rendering, but a sudden burst of light!
A silver aura, like a tangible flame, enveloped his entire body, burning fiercely, and exuded a divine ki that was far purer, more ethereal, and more powerful than before!
"This... this is?!"
Whitley himself was shocked.
He could clearly feel that the speed at which he entered the "Ultra Instinct" state was several times faster than before, almost reaching the point of being instantaneous!
Not only that, his base strength in his normal state, and the upper limit of the power he could exert after entering the "Ultra Instinct" state, had been raised by a large margin out of thin air!
That feeling... was as if he had been looking at the world through a thin fog before, and now, that fog had been completely lifted!
"Ara~"
Whis's voice sounded at the right time, his tone filled with his usual teasing.
"What an astonishing improvement, Whitley. It seems you are really only one step away from Lord Beerus's realm. The next time you spar with Lord Beerus, please be sure to show some mercy~"
Whitley retracted his aura and looked at Whis with a dark expression.
"Me, show him mercy? Please, Whis, be a person. Can't you try to fool someone else?"
He was very clear about how much strength Beerus was hiding.
Whitley sighed helplessly, feeling that the number of times he had sighed had increased significantly since he met Whis.
He ignored Whis and turned to the Elder Kai, who was collapsed on the ground, and gave a solemn bow.
"Thank you, Lord Elder Kai."
No matter how awkward the process was, the effect was undeniably amazing.
The Elder Kai waved his hand weakly, signaling that he didn't need to be so polite.
Then, Whitley looked at Supreme Kai Shin and started talking about the business of Majin Buu.
"Shin, about Babidi and Majin Buu, when do you plan to deal with it?"
At the mention of this, a difficult expression appeared on Shin's face.
"This... I'm afraid it will take some time. Although we can occasionally detect faint signals of Babidi and his minions' activities in the universe, he himself is extremely cunning, and his whereabouts are erratic. He has never really revealed his exact location. If he doesn't show up on his own, it will be very difficult for us to lock down the specific location where Majin Buu is hidden."
Whitley rubbed his chin and dropped a bombshell. "Majin Buu is on Earth."
"Wh... what?! How do you know?!"
Shin was shocked and suddenly looked up at Whitley.
This news was too shocking! Earth? That seemingly ordinary, low-level civilization planet?
"You don't need to know how I know. I just know."
Whitley couldn't possibly say that he knew from reading the manga.
"Do you need me to go and find it on Earth and destroy it? We can solve it once and for all."
Hearing this, a look of extreme struggle and hesitation appeared on Shin's face.
He thought for a long time before finally shaking his head firmly.
"Whitley-san. I'm afraid that won't work."
He explained seriously:
"Majin Buu is the ultimate monster that Babidi created with all his effort. If we only destroy Buu without completely eliminating the source, Babidi, with his ability, he could probably gather enough energy and materials in a few hundred years to create an even more terrifying Majin Buu!"
"We must cut the weeds and dig up the roots! So, it's best to wait for Babidi to show himself, confirm his hiding place, and then ask you to take action and wipe them all out at once. Before that, I will use my Supreme Kai power to keep a close watch on Earth and its surrounding star fields for any anomalies."
Whitley thought it made sense and nodded indifferently.
"Fine, you handle this matter, I'll follow your arrangements. In short, when it's time to make a move, don't hesitate. Just notify me."
In his view, sometimes it was better to just use force to break through, rather than trying to scheme.
That was the typical Saiyan (transmigrator) thinking.
After that, Whitley once again expressed his thanks to the Elder Kai and said goodbye to Supreme Kai Shin and Kibito, preparing to return to the God of Destruction's Realm.
Whis waved his staff, and a brilliant light enveloped the two of them. They instantly left the Sacred World of the Kais and entered a state of movement that surpassed the speed of light.
However, during the flight, just as they had passed through a few galaxies, Whitley's powerful perception suddenly caught a very familiar ki in the distant starry sky!
"Whis, wait a moment!"
Whitley suddenly spoke.
Whis immediately stopped moving, and the two of them hovered in the desolate vacuum of the universe.
Whis looked at Whitley with some curiosity.
"What's wrong, Whitley? Did you suddenly remember that you forgot to ask the two Supreme Kais for a thank-you gift? It's not too late to go back now~"
Whitley didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"What thank-you gift? It was just a small favor. Besides, didn't the Elder Kai already 'thank' me in that... special way?"
Although he had gotten stronger, he still had lingering fears when he thought of that five hours of "spiritual pollution."
His gaze turned to a certain direction in the deep, distant starry sky, as if piercing through countless light-years.
A wide grin slowly spread across his face, and Whitley suddenly showed a mischievous smile.
"Whis, you go back to the God of Destruction's Realm on your own first."
"I seem to have sensed the ki of an 'old friend,' just a few galaxies away. I'll go and 'say hello.' I should be back before dinner."
Hearing this, Whis tapped his staff lightly in the void, left one last sentence, and then quickly turned into a streak of light and disappeared.
"Actually, it's perfectly fine even if you come back after dinner, Whitley~ I'll explain to Miss Bulma that you went for an important 'neighborhood visit.' Ho ho ho~"
Whitley couldn't be bothered with this black-bellied angel.
He raised his hand and placed his index and middle fingers on his forehead, concentrating his mind and sensing the exact location of that familiar ki.
"It's been a long time..."
He muttered to himself, his smile becoming even more malicious.
"Prince Vegeta."
Swish—!
The next moment, his figure instantly vanished from the cold vacuum of the universe, leaving only the distant stars still twinkling endlessly.
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