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Chapter 362 - Against Black and Zamasu

Jayr POV - Dragon Ball Universe(A.T.), Earth, West City - Age 796

I smile and say, "You pathetic excuse of a divine being doesn't deserve to know my name. Just be grateful that I simply will play the part of a supporting spectator... Because you wouldn't enjoy the experience of being my opponent." 

In response to my words, both Zamasu and Black seem clearly upset, but before they can make any move, I don't waste any time and simply focus my Divine Will and Presence onto them putting so much pressure on their bodies and souls that they stumble and almost unconsciosly kneels while their faces are quickly drained of their color.

Watching the two struggle to stay on their feet and sweating profusely, I can't help but snort and think, 'In the end, the current Black and Zamasu can't be considered full-fledged Supreme Kai as he didn't officially take that position, which means that they can consider actual deities whose Divinity is centered around creation they are still at the "rank" of an attendant, since they have killed Gowasu and only took his Potara, their actual Divinity can at most be considered a weak minor one and that won't change. The reason behind this is very simple, they weren't born with innate Divinity, and neither was their Divinity "earned" through their deeds, merits, the belief of mortals, or their own effort. No, their Divinity was "gifted" by the Universe itself and handed down from one Kai to the next. Because of that "gifted" nature, their Divinity is quite "stale" and "feeble" compared to natural-born deities like my wife Saori whose Divinity grows naturally stronger as time passes and is further refined by the faith of the mortals, and the same can be said even for mortals who ascended thanks to their own effort and opportunities like myself and my wife Eri.' 

While thinking that, I calmly release them from the pressure generated by my Divine Will and Divinity, and teleport back to the rest of the group who are still warily glaring at the stunned Zamasu and Black. 

Shotly after that, Zamasu and Black regain their bearings, look at each other's wary eyes and quickly start to discuss.

"What was that!?" 

"I don't know. I have never felt anything like that before! Not even when facing a God of Destruction. But one thing is sure, that one isn't a mortal!"

"You don't think he is a Deity at the same level as the God of Destruction, right?"

"He... He may be... But I don't think we have to worry about that... He did say that he was only a spectator, but we better be careful. Another thing that worries me is that I have never seen someone like him in any of the other alternative timelines..."

Before the stunned Zamasu and Black can say or do anything else, an impatient Vegeta shouts, "Let's stop all this useless chitchat! You don't have to worry about him! I'm the one who is going to exterminate you!!"

Shortly after yelling that, Vegeta transforms back into Super Saiyan Blue and without wasting any time, he flies toward Zamasu and Black, attacking the latter with a punch forcing him to block, but the power behind the punch is so devastanting that Black is blown away by the force and Vegeta immediately chases after him while everyone else calmly watch the battle.

Soon Vegeta reaches Black, who has already stabilized his position, and immediately, the two start a fierce exchange of blows where no one gain a clear advantage, at least until Black leaves himself wide open by delivering a wide side kick which is dodged by Vegeta who ducks under the kick, maintains his moment doing a full somersault before delivering a decisive heel kick that sends Black crashing toward the ground. 

Before Black actually crashes on the ground, he is able to regain his bearings and gracefully lands on the ground, but the Saiyan Prince doesn't give him any time and launches a barrage of Ki Blasts at him.

In response, Black swiftly hops away from there and then flies toward Vegeta before he extends his arm and utilizes Telekinesis to hold down his foes. 

Seeing that, Goku can't help but exclaim, "H-Hang on... Is it me or is Vegeta getting overpowered again...!?" followed by Future Trunks who comments in shock, "Black... He's gotten even stronger again!"

At the same time, Black, who is still holding down Vegeta, snorts and comments, "You know, Vegeta? I had thought that I'd immediately gain all of Son Goza's power the moment I took his body. But... I was wrong..."

At this point, the struggling Vegeta lets out a roar and makes his Ki explode breaking free from Black's Telekinesis before he takes some distance from Black to briefly catch his breath.

Black seems to not care about that as he continues to proudly explain, "I was left unable to satisfactorily transform into even a regular Super Saiyan... leave alone Blue... and then I found myself back to the past and fought Son Goku... and that's when I discovered it. The hallmark Saiyan Trait and the true potential of this body.

Hearing that, Vegeta mutters, "Saiyan trait..." followed by Future Trunks who exclaims, "He... He can't mean...! When we Saiyan are revived from the brink of death, we dramatically power up... So... He took advantage of that..." but Goza quickly corrects him in a serious tone, "It's even worse than that, Trunks. I'm different from a normal Saiyan. Not only does my power increase whenever I recover from the brink of death, but it also increases the more I fight stronger opponents even in the middle of a battle, almost like the power boost one gets from recovering from the brink of death is constantly active... But the major difference between me and a normal Saiyan is that there isn't any actual limit to the times I can increase my power from this ability or at least, I haven't found one yet. Unfortunately, since Black is using my body, he will also likely have such an advantage. On the other hand, Father and Vegeta-san, who have already trained their bodies to their absolute limit, the boosts they can receive became so small that it is nearly negligible."

While Goza is explaining that, Vegeta and Black resumed their battle, this time, fighting even more relentlessly trading blow for blow but despite that, it is very clear that even now that he is going all out, Vegeta is still slightly at a disadvantage, and what is even worse, is the fact that Black is clearly letting himself be hit so that he can then be healed by Zamasu and receive another power boost from the Saiyan's bullshit ability.

Soon, Black lands a heavy punch on Vegeta's gut that makes the Saiyan Prince spit blood before he follows through with a headbutt that makes Vegeta fall from the sky, but luckily he regains his bearing enough to slow down his fall and lands on the ground on all fours.

Black then also descends and lands a few meters away from Vegeta, who in the meantime gets up while holding his bleeding head and muttering, "You bastard..."

Black looks at Vegeta with a smirk on his face as he wipes the blood from his mouth using his thumb before he says, "Marvelous. You're at the perfect level to raise me even higher."

Shortly after that, Zamasu lands right behind Black and puts his hand on Black's back, and at the same time, both show an evil grin on their face which makes Goku immediately understand what they are about to do as he exclaims, "Th-This is bad!!"

At this point, Zamasu lets out a shout as he uses his healing technique on Black who is quickly restored to a healthy state as he looks at his hands and exclaims, "Yes... That's it! Every time my cells regenerate from taking damage, they become more and more my own. My Divine Soul and this Saiyan's body are becoming one."

Shortly after he said that, Zamasu completed his healing technique and Black closed his eyes and took a deep breath fully integrating the new improvement to his power into his being.

Black then opens his eyes, grins evilly, and states in a proud tone, "I have reached a state that mere mortals like yourselves could never hope to attain." which makes an annoyed Vegeta ask, "What is he talking about?"

But before any of us can answer, Black lets out a roar unleashing an incredible surge of Ki to the point that he generates a pillar that pierces through the sky and blows away all the nearby clouds, before his appearance goes through some slight changes much to the shock of everyone watching this scene as everyone stares at Black's new form.

His pink hair brought on by the original transformation becomes spikier and stands up even more, the increased energy radiation causes the aura to take on a fiercer-looking and pressured appearance rather than smooth or flowing like its predecessor, with it radiating extreme, pink-colored bioelectricity surrounding its fierce aura. 

Black's current form is basically the Super Saiyan Rosé's divine equivalent to the Super Saiyan 2 transformation and a direct successor to the original Super Saiyan Rosé transformation, and whose power seems roughly on par with Goku's Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken, this form is the Super Saiyan Rosé 2. 

(Image Here - Black SSJR 2)

The reactions to Black's new transformation are instantaneous with many exclaiming in shock, some in disbelief, others in resignation, and one in awe.

"What?"

"Huh!? That's a pink Super Saiyan 2, right!?" 

"A Saiyan with the power of a Super Saiyan God further transforms himself into a Super Saiyan and then he went even beyond that...!?"

"Ahh... as expected, using my body he pulled off something like that... This may get tough..."

"Ooooh... How magnificent... So when a divine being further surpasses the Super Saiyan Pink he becomes like this!"

At the same time, an extremely confident Black grins and says, "I'll continue to play along with how you all like to name things... and call this new form... Super Saiyan Rosè 2."

At this point, a wary but excited Goku suggests, "So... umm... Vegeta... You think that maybe we should fight together now?" but Vegeta snorts out loud and says, "Hmpf! Get real. I still have something I wanted to try for some time now. Just do something about that other bastard over there. I'll never get anywhere if he keeps getting healed every time he takes damage."

Hearing that, Goku smiles and says, "Got it!" before he turns to Zamasu and yells, "Hey! Zamasu-sama! I'll take you on!"

Zamasu looks at Goku for a few moments before he chuckles and says, "Kukuku. Very well."

Shortly after that, both Goku and Zamasu jump on top of some nearby buildings in the distance getting away from Black and Vegeta who also prepare to resume their battle.

Soon all four combatant take their fighting stance and after a long, tense second, they all make their move at the exact same time rushing toward one other.

On Goku and Zamasu's side, the two are quickly rushing toward each other, Goku makes the first move by throwing a powerful punch, but Zamasu easily dodges and without wasting any time, he immediately counterattacks by using the Energy Blade that he created from his right hand.

Zamasu's relentless attacks force Goku to back away and when Zamasu overextends with an overhead swing, Goku deftly blocks by grabbing Zamasu's wrist and taking advantage of this opening, he easily lands a punch that sends him crashing against the wall of a nearby building before he stops, looks at Zamasu's figure and comments in a disappointed tone, "You're nothing compared to Black! Sorry, but I'm gonna level you!"

Clearly upset about Goku's words, Zamasu frows before he starts to use his Telekinesis to lift all kinds of random objects in his immediate surroundings, and then by waving his hand, he launches them toward Goku who easily dodges them with minimal effort on his part as he barely moves from his spot and simply leans his body back and forth.

Seeing that scene, Zamasu doesn't give up and immediately uses his Telekinesis to grab a nearby lamp post and launch it toward Goku with a wave of his hand, but just as the sharpened end of the lamp post is about to hit its target, Goku frows as he raises his left hand, and with casual chop, he deflects the lamp post which soars back toward Zamasu at a much faster speed than before, so fast that Zamasu is apparently unable to react and thus end up piercing Zamasu's gut.

Watching this scene, I can't help but shake my head while thinking, 'Come on... I understand that you are now immortal and feeling invincible you want to show off, but letting yourself be pierced by a lamp post only for that seems a little weird. I mean even if immortal he still feels pain but despite that he seems to enjoy this... Even Black is the same... ' 

Reaching this conclusion, I can't help internally gag feeling the urge to puke while guessing, 'Could it be that Goku is right and Zamasu and Black are actually true masochists? If that is the case then if I use the Darkness Magic Pain Overload on them would it cause them to be in a constant state of climax... Urg!! I just had a brief flash of Zamasu and Black in an ahogao state... I shouldn't imagine such a scene, better erase my memory of it RIGHT NOW...! Okay, a reminder for myself NEVER EVER use pain-inducing abilities on any of them!!'

While I quickly use my Spiral Cosmo to erase what I think is likely something I absolutely wanted to forget from my mind, soul, and core, Goku calmly lands in front of Zamasu and says, "It's still not too late. Use this world's Dragon Balls and wish the Earth back to normal."

Hearing that, the still impaled Zamasu starts to chuckle sending a shiver down my spine, "Ku... Kukuku..." which makes Future Trunks comment, "He's acting strange... something's not right..." before Zamasu grabs the lamp post with both his hands and casually rips it off his body and then, his wound closes by itself almost instantly making Future Trunks exclaim, "His wound... It Disappeared!"

Shortly after that, Zamasu grins evilly and says, "Sorry to disappoint you... But I destroyed all the Dragon Balls right after I had my last wish granted, of course." which makes a baffled Goku asks, "...What's going on with your body? And what was your last wish?"

At this point, Zamasu proudly explains, "I know all too well how powerless I am compared to you all... But I would never trade my Divine Abilities for power like my other self had. That's why... I became immortal."

Hearing that, Future Trunks exclaims in shock, "What...!?" followed by Goku who complains, "No fair! Is there anything you guys can't do!?"

In response, Zamasu chuckles and says, "Divine powers..." before he extends both his hands toward Goku and once again uses Telekinesis, only this time, it is further reinforced by his Divine Will making it much stronger than the one both Black and Zamasu used before.

Goku immediately notices the difference as he is unable to move and exclaims in shock, "Wh-What the!? I can't move my body...!" which makes Zamasu grin even wider as he says, "The power of a God. Convenient isn't it? Our plan is flawless. There will be no room for error."

After saying that, Zamasu doesn't hesitate and quickly kicks the immobilized Goku sending him crashing on the ground before he comments, "And even without sheer strength, I can still fight like a God."

While Goku is lying on the ground, at the same time, I notice that the battle between Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta and Super Saiyan Rosè 2 Black isn't going any better as Black lands a powerful punch to Vegeta's gut that is quickly followed by a devastating kick on the same spot that makes Vegeta kneel over in pain.

Then seeing his defeated opponent, Black chuckles and says in a gloating tone, "Kukuku... This overflowing power... At last... It's finally mine! It doesn't matter what timeline you mortals are from... There won't be any mortals left alive in any of the alternate timelines in the future! We will carry out the Zero Mortals plan in all of them!"

After saying that, Black kicks Vegeta once again sending him crashing to the ground, knocking him out, and making him power down to his base form at the same time.

Seeing that scene, Future Trunks doesn't hesitate to rush toward his father kneeling by his side and yelling, "Da-Daaad!" then watching his unconscious father, Future Trunks turns his head toward the beat-up Goku who also powered down to his base form and yells in panic, "Goku! Let's retreat for now! If we keep up like this, we'll all be killed!"

Confused Goku looks at Future Trunks and mutters, "Retreat...? Killed...? Did he already forget about Goza and Jayr-sama...?"

At the same time, Zamasu teleports next to Black and says, "Hey... Trunks has outlived his usefulness, hasn't he? Just kill him already." which makes Black grin and agree, "Indeed." before he walks up to the Future Trunks and the downed Vegeta and says in a mocking tone, "You have my thanks, Trunks, for contributing to my powering up."

Hearing that makes Future Trunks realize, "Goddamnit... I didn't survive anything... This whole time... They were just letting me live!?"

At this point, Vegeta regains his sense and with a grunt, he says, "Damn... How pathetic can you be...? Did you already forget what I taught you! Our Saiyan Pride is not something that can be stepped on like that!" then he turns his head toward me and asks, "Hey, Jayr! Can you fix us up already!? I think I found the answer I was looking for!"

In response to Vegeta's request, I casually wave my hand and once again cast a Restoration Spell which makes Goku and Vegeta instantly recover, bringing them back to a perfectly healthy state much to the shock of Black and Zamasu who exclaim.

"What!? He is capable of healing too!?"

"Did you forget what we felt? He is a God too! It's natural that he also knows how to heal mortals."

"Hmpf. In that case, we simply have to make sure that there is nothing left to heal."

At the same time, the now healed Goku and Vegeta regroup and stand next to each other a few meters away from Black and Zamasu, ready to confront them once more while Future Trunks once again moves back next to Goza, who seem very intent in not catching Black and Zamasu's attention too much to let them focus on his father and Vegeta, and I as I continue to enjoy this new version of the "Future" Trunks Saga from a first-class seat.

Vegeta glares at Black and says with a tone full of conviction, "He's all mine... Don't you dare to get in my way." which makes Goku seriously ask, "You'll be alright on your own, right?"

In response, Vegeta states with full confidence, "Don't ask dumb questions. Besides, you need to take care of that immortal Zamasu, don't you?" which makes Goku reply in an unsure tone, "Y-Yeah. I'll figure out a way to take care of that. Ya know he took me by surprise with his immortality and those strange abilities, but now that I know about them, I'm sure that I can at least figure a way to deal with him."

Shortly after saying that, an upset Zamasu yells, "As if I'll let you!!" before he once again tries to use his telekinesis on Goku who grins and immediately transforms into a Super Saiyan God and then moves at a very fast speed while saying, "No you don't!"

Goku then moves behind Zamasu and says, "That paralysis move is the one thing I've gotta look out for!" before he kicks Zamasu sending him crashing to the ground.

A few moments later, Zamasu gets up and says, "No effect. I didn't take any damage from that a-" but he is interrupted as Goku mercilessly punches Zamasu in his gut almost making him bend over before he follows through with a barrage of punches all aimed at his face.

After that, the hurt Zamasu takes a few steps back huffing in pain, but the next moment all the wounds are immediately gone making him let out a breath and state in a mocking tone, "Like I said, it's useless. How many times do I have to say it before it gets through that thick skull of yours?"

In response, Goku looks at him in silence for a few moments before he grins and says, "We'll see if it's really useless or not... All I can do right now is keep beating you until you give up."

At the same time, Black and Vegeta once again stare at each other before the former starts to trash talk, "You look exactly the same as you did before... I hope for your sake you've changed something about yourself... Vegeta..."

In response, Vegeta snorts and counters, "Hmph... You look the same too... A face I want to beat into a bloody pulp." which makes Black ask in a mocking tone, "You seem pretty sure of yourself. Did you perhaps discover a new transformation?"

Vegeta grins and says, "I wonder..." which makes Black respond with, "Very well... Enough talk..." before he grunts and his body is once again enveloped in his aura and once ready for the battle he taunts, "Let me see... Just what kind of transformation do you think can defeat me!"

At this point, Vegeta lets out a roar and immediately transforms into a Super Saiyan God just like Goku did a few moments ago making Black question, "What's this...? Red hair...!? Super Saiyan God? What the hell are you doing...?"

In response, Vegeta simply states, "I figured it out. In order to defeat you, I need this form." which makes Black laugh and says in a mocking tone, "Hahaha... You've gone crazy from despair, Vegeta! This late in the game, what do you expect a lower Super Saiyan form to be able to do?"

But when he notices that Vegeta is simply smiling back, an upset Black becomes much somber and says, "I don't like that smug look..." before he launches a Ki Beam while yelling, "Wipe that smirk off your face, Saiyan!!"

Vegeta side-steps and dodges the Ki Beam which explodes when impacting a building behind him making it crumble while still keeping the same smile on his face which further infuriates Black who charges a great amount of Ki in his hand while yelling, "Goddamnit... I told you... to stop... fucking... SMILING!!!" before launching a massive Ki Blast that Vegeta evades by jumping over it.

Shortly after, Vegeta lands, before bouncing toward Black like a spring before throwing a powerful punch taking Black almost by surprise as he hastily blocks, grunts in strain, and comments, "Ngh... Hngh... Your speed... Suddenly skyrocketed..."

Upset by what is happening, Black can't help but question, "What exactly did you do...!?" which makes Vegeta grin and say, "Great question... if you're a good little boy, I'll tell you." 

After saying that, Vegeta starts to assault Black with a barrage of punches which forces Black on the defensive as he once again can't help but question in shock, "H-How are you pulling that kind of power out of that body...!?"

Suddenly, Black makes a hasty dodge that leaves himself open for an attack, and obviously, the experienced Vegeta doesn't let this opportunity pass as he strikes Black with a powerful kick that blows Black away with such force that he crashes through several buildings before he is able to stop himself by skidding on the ground. 

At the same time, during the whole exchange I can't help but notice that just before his attacks were about to impact Black, Vegeta briefly transformed into a Super Saiyan Blue before instantly powering down to Super Saiyan God immediately after landing the blow, making me realize that he has finally noticed the advantages of the Super Saiyan God form and the drawbacks of the Super Saiyan Blue and also found a way to make the best use of them, and seeing how Goku also opted to transform into a Super Saiyan God instead of using the Super Saiyan Blue, it is likely that he came up to the same conclusion as Vegeta.

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