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The situation across the Wanjie Multiverse was electric, the air thick with the lingering shock of the battle's conclusion. On the divine projection, the sight of Frieza and Son Goku fighting in perfect synchronization left viewers breathless.
Sengoku, watching from the Marine Headquarters, stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Frieza and Son Goku's final team-up... it is quite subtle. They were clearly mortal enemies, yet they moved as one."
Garp let out a boisterous laugh, his eyes gleaming with nostalgia. "Isn't this just like when Roger and I teamed up against Rocks in God Valley? Sometimes, the battlefield forces the strangest alliances!"
Duanmu Yan nodded in agreement. "You could call it an alliance of rivals. I suppose after a display like that, Frieza might actually become one of Goku's comrades."
Tien Shinhan looked skeptical. "Aren't they already comrades in a sense? After this, Frieza should join Goku's faction, much like how Vegeta and Majin Buu transitioned from villains to allies."
Zhang Chulan leaned back with a mischievous grin. "Hehe, don't you think their final conversation was actually quite shippable? Regardless of the logic, I'm shipping it!"
Kurosaki Ichigo crossed his arms, his expression serious. "As Krillin mentioned, many of Goku's closest allies were initially his enemies. It seems Goku's charisma is a force of nature; it turns foes into companions. Frieza is just the next name on that growing list."
Kakashi Hatake adjusted his headband, impressed by the tactical sacrifice. "To be honest, Frieza's final performance was legendary. He didn't just fight alongside Goku and Android 17; he was willing to perish to ensure Jiren's elimination."
Daigo added his voice to the praise. "Indeed. Given that level of commitment to his universe's survival, I think there's no problem with him being revived."
The sentiment echoed across the dimensions. Many who had previously detested Frieza now found it impossible to fault him. His willingness to sacrifice his own life to take down Jiren was a perfect conclusion to his arc in the Tournament of Power. Reviving him felt like a just reward for a warrior who had truly delivered when the stakes were at their highest.
Meanwhile, Frieza himself was in a state of mental explosion. He had previously guaranteed with absolute confidence that he would never help the Saiyan or fight by his side. The hatred between them was supposed to be irreconcilable. Yet, the video was a relentless slap to his face.
He watched himself not only aiding Goku but fighting with a level of synergy that suggested deep mutual understanding. The decision to sacrifice himself was not one the "Emperor of the Universe" would ever admit to making, yet there it was, etched into the fabric of time. The flood of comments praising his heroism felt like physical blows to his pride. He snarled at the screen, declaring that he would never become Goku's companion, even in death!
While Universe 7 cheered, the atmosphere in Universe 11 was somber. They had lost everything and faced erasure. Jiren's defeat seemed unavoidable in the face of Universe 7's idealistic power of trust. However, back at the Pride Troopers Headquarters, Toppo looked at his silent comrade.
"Jiren, you saw it, didn't you? The strength of their trust," Toppo said softly. He had hoped that witnessing such bonds would finally pierce Jiren's shell.
Jiren remained expressionless, but his Ki flickered with inner turmoil. He thought of his pastâof the master he lost and the disciples who abandoned him. He had spent a lifetime believing that trust was a weakness that led only to betrayal. But Universe 7 had shown him a truth that was the exact opposite of his experience. He was deeply conflicted, his worldview beginning to crack.
The final segment of the video began. With Android 17 as the sole survivor on the arena, he was granted a wish from the Super Dragon Balls. Without hesitation, 17 wished to restore all the erased universes. The sheer magnitude of the wish moved the residents of every galaxy.
In Universe 11, Jiren stood at the forefront of his team. Toppo walked up to him, noting that during the final struggle, Jiren had responded to their trust for the first time. "See you next time, Son Goku," Jiren said quietly. The man who seemed unreachable had finally begun to change.
In the Void of Non-Existence, Frieza watched the celebrations with disdain, asking to be sent back to hell to escape the "sickening" joy of the heroes. Suddenly, Whis appeared and tapped his staff, restoring Frieza to life. "A gift from Lord Beerus," Whis explained, noting Frieza's excellent performance.
The Grand Priest then revealed a chilling truth: Zeno had anticipated that the winner would make a selfless wish. Had the wish been selfish, Zeno would have erased everything, including Universe 7. By saving others, Android 17 had saved them all.
Akira, watching from his vantage point, noted the tactical brilliance of the cosmic "test." As the warriors of Universe 7 departed the Void under the gaze of the Zenos and the Angels, the Tournament of Power officially drew to a close, leaving a permanent mark on the history of the multiverse.