Chapter 154 Zamasu Takes Action, Zeno Wants a Friend
Universe 10, Sacred World of the Kai.
Zamasu was watching the battle records of Universe 7 versus Universe 6 through a crystal ball.
It was the fight between Frost and Goku.
Goku was currently beating up Frost.
Just then, Gowasu walked over.
"What are you watching?"
Gowasu looked down and saw the fighting scene in the crystal ball.
"What, are you giving up on becoming Supreme Kai to become a streamer?"
"Ah, no, no... I was just casually looking."
Zamasu awkwardly turned off the crystal ball.
"This is the tournament between Universe 7 and Universe 6. That first one who fought, that's Goku. He's the one who killed Majin Buu."
"He's a Saiyan even more powerful than the gods."
"Yeah, lowly humans possessing power close to a God of Destruction, able to kill the nearly immortal and indestructible Majin Buu."
Gowasu turned the crystal ball back on and fast-forwarded to the end.
"See that?"
"What?"
"Those balls, as huge as planets, are called Dragon Balls. Gather them all and you can have a wish granted, any wish you desire. I heard the Grand Supreme Kai was revived using the Dragon Balls."
Zamasu's body shook again.
"Dragon Balls that can grant any wish?"
"Mm! Like eternal life, resurrection, restoring planets, and so on..."
Zamasu was once again shocked by new knowledge.
Supreme Kais, Time Rings, parallel worlds, Gods of Destruction, Dragon Balls, Saiyans with power surpassing gods...
A terrible idea was gradually taking shape in his mind.
…
The next day.
Goku came out of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. He didn't even go home, but came early to ask if they could go defeat the bad god.
And he was also there to mooch breakfast.
Beerus and Whis had arrived on Earth again.
A server at Aaron's house approached.
"Good morning, Beerus-sama. What would you like to drink?"
"I'll have beer. Give me a bucket."
"Very well."
Seeing Beerus order beer, Whis asked: "Oh dear, you seem to be in a bad mood?"
"Shut up!"
Just then, Shin arrived.
"Um, Beerus-sama, did you call me?"
Seeing Shin arrive, Goku perked up.
Beerus wouldn't call him for nothing.
'Could it be about the tournament?'
Goku thought.
Beerus asked directly: "Do you know someone named Zamasu?"
"Zamasu? Beerus-sama, why do you ask about him?"
"From the look in your eyes, I can see you know him."
Supreme Kai Shin nodded: "Yes. He is the Kai of Universe 10, currently training under Gowasu as an apprentice Supreme Kai."
Beerus's eyes flashed: "I see. An apprentice Supreme Kai! That explains how he knew about the relationship between Supreme Kai and God of Destruction, and it all fits the situation in that timeline."
Whis smiled: "Who would have thought the answer came out with just one question?"
Beerus downed a bucket of beer in one go and stood up.
"Let's go. We're going to see him."
Whis quickly stopped him: "Beerus-sama, he's only an apprentice Supreme Kai now. He hasn't done anything harmful to the universe yet! Do we really have to see him?"
"We must. Let's go."
Whis said: "Alright then... Wait!"
Whis's staff lit up.
"Oh, it's the Grand Priest. Hello, Grand Priest-sama. Long time no see..."
A moment later, Whis said solemnly: "This is a big deal."
"What's wrong?"
Whis looked at Goku.
"Goku."
"Whis, are you calling me?"
"Zeno-sama wants to see you. Please go to Zeno-sama's palace immediately."
"Huh, Zeno? But I'm very busy right now! Oh, why does he want to see me? Could it be about the tournament?"
Beerus spat out his beer.
He asked: "Wh-what did you say?"
Hearing Goku say he was busy, Beerus bristled like an angry cat.
"You fool! If Zeno-sama calls you, no matter what you have to do, you go!"
Goku looked at Whis and asked: "Is it far?"
"It takes me two days round trip."
"Two days? This is no time to go that far. I'm waiting to go defeat the bad guy!"
Beerus immediately smacked Goku on the head.
"Don't test my patience. Immediately, right now, go!"
Shin suddenly said: "Um, if convenient, I could come along too. I can use Instant Transmission to get there."
Goku's expression brightened: "Really? That's great!"
Beerus also sighed in relief: "That's wonderful. Going with you, I can feel much more at ease too."
Beerus turned to Whis and said: "Whis, you go too."
Whis asked: "Alright. And Beerus-sama?"
Beerus shouted: "Don't be ridiculous! I'm not going!"
Then, Beerus surprisingly spoke gently to Goku: "Goku, please, don't be rude!"
"You must understand, your attitude concerns the fate of the entire universe."
Goku nodded: "Mm, then let's get this done quickly. Let's go, Lord Supreme Kai!"
Beerus said again: "Wait a moment. You're going like that? Go change into formal wear."
Goku: "Ah, what a pain. Then I'm not going!"
Whis explained: "Since this time they said to come immediately, I will just apologize for the lack of formal attire."
Beerus thought of something else and continued to caution: "Alright. Oh, and about that future timeline, you must keep it secret. Don't mention it to anyone, otherwise Zeno-sama might hear about it and decide to destroy the world!"
Whis: "Understood!"
"And one last thing!"
Goku was startled: "What else?"
"Not about you, but about Shin."
Shin pointed at himself and asked: "Huh, me? What is it?"
Beerus enunciated each word: "You absolutely cannot die!"
Shin responded with surprise: "Ah... yes!"
Then, Shin turned to Whis and whispered: "Um, have I done something wrong?"
Whis smiled faintly: "Hehehe, don't worry about it."
…
At the entrance to Zeno's palace, the Grand Priest was already waiting.
Seeing Goku and the others arrive, the Grand Priest said: "Welcome."
Whis and Shin also bowed: "Long time no see, Grand Priest."
Goku looked at the Grand Priest curiously and asked: "That child is the Grand Priest?"
Shin, sweating, said with a twitching mouth: "Y-yes, Mr. Goku. Please bow your head."
However, the Grand Priest didn't mind. He walked up to Goku and asked: "Are you Son Goku?"
Goku responded happily: "Hello, I'm Goku!"
"Um, because they said to come immediately, I didn't have time to change into formal wear..."
The Grand Priest smiled faintly: "Please don't mind. For you, isn't that your formal wear?"
"Right! Hahahaha..."
Goku turned to Whis and whispered: "I feel like the Grand Priest is very strong!"
"Yes. He is the strongest being in all the universes."
"What? That terrifying? I wonder if he could beat that future guy."
"Unfortunately, we Angels are neutral. We absolutely do not fight."
"What? Not even in a crisis?"
"Correct. Apart from training you, have you ever seen me fight?"
Shin quickly stopped Goku from asking more and said: "Shh! Have you forgotten Beerus-sama's words? If that gets out, it could only lead to the destruction of the universe."
Goku shuddered and replied: "Alright, I understand. I won't say anything."
Seeing Goku stop whispering, the Grand Priest said to him: "Please follow me. Zeno-sama is waiting."
After speaking, the Grand Priest led Goku into Zeno's palace.
As soon as Goku entered the hall, Zeno immediately became happy and shouted excitedly: "Welcome! I'm so glad you could come!"
Goku also greeted: "Hi, oh no, Hello!"
Zeno said: "Let me tell you, I want friends. I really like you. I want you to be my friend."
Goku was stunned: "Huh? Why?"
He turned and whispered: "Hey, Lord Supreme Kai, what do you do after becoming friends?"
Zeno reached out his hand and said: "If we become friends, you can play with me!"
Goku frowned: "Huh, sure, I guess. But you called me here just for this?"
Zeno: "Is that bad?"
"Not at all... ah, no, it's not bad."
Shin, shocked, quickly said: "That this Mr. Goku can become a friend of Zeno-sama, he is slowly comprehending this supremely glorious honor."
Zeno's tone towards Shin immediately changed, and he said coldly: "Shut up!"
Shin immediately shut up.
Zeno flew to Goku's level.
"Son Goku, what did you want to say?"
"Just call me Goku!"
"Goku. Good. Then will you use that kind of name for me too? What will you call me?"
Goku scratched the back of his head and said: "Hmm, let's see... how about calling you Zen-chan?"
The guards and Shin were so shocked they were speechless, nearly petrified.
But Zeno seemed to like the nickname, finding it very affectionate.
"Zen-chan? Good!"
Goku continued asking: "Ah Zen-chan, didn't you call me here about the Universe Martial Arts Tournament?"
"Mm, although that is also involved, I wanted to play with you first."
Goku, hearing that nothing was wrong, that he just wanted to play, was very disappointed.
He was still waiting to go to the future and beat up the bad guy.
So he put his hands together and pleaded: "Sorry, I'm very busy right now. Can I play with you after I'm done?"
The two guards finally couldn't contain themselves.
"You bastard! Watch your tone..."
Zeno looked coldly at the guards, enraged: "So noisy. I'll make you disappear!"
The two guards' foreheads broke out in cold sweat.
"We are very sorry!"
Then he looked at Goku and said: "Then you take care of your business first. When you're free, you'll play with me, right?"
Goku thought for a moment and said: "How about this? I'll bring more suitable friends to come play with you. How does that sound?"
"Really?"
"Mm, leave it to me!"
"Hehehe..."
Goku looked around Zeno's palace and said: "Your place really is quite boring. How about visiting Earth sometime?"
"Can I? Great! Here, take this."
After speaking, Zeno handed Goku a button-like object.
"What's this?"
"No matter where you are, if you press this, I'll come immediately."
"Ah, I see. Thanks! Can I go back now?"
"Mm, okay. It's a deal. Don't forget to bring friends for me."
"Mm, see you!"
Goku turned and walked out, carrying the fainted Shin.
The Grand Priest and Whis exchanged a few words.
"Mr. Goku is truly an interesting friend."
Whis nodded: "Yes."
"I look forward to seeing him again."
"Goodbye. Excuse us."
After speaking, they left.
