"Goten…" Fu muttered under his breath, his expression darkening. The name had become a symbol of the greatest obstacle in his path. The young Saiyan's unexpected intervention and the theft of the Seed of the Universe had derailed his plans entirely.
Unable to locate the Seed in the present, Fu decided to travel back in time to stop Hearts from reaching Universe 7. Although the Seed of the Universe was rare, it existed across multiple timelines. However, this decision came with consequences. Traveling through time caused ripples that expanded the timeline itself. The resulting anomalies quickly caught the attention of the God of Time, who dispatched the Space-Time Patrol to confront Fu. What ensued was an intense and chaotic battle across the fractured timeline.
Two Days Later
Ragusu, Kamin, and Orin had spent two days in Galactic Patrol custody. During that time, Jaco managed to extract some information from them and relayed it to Goku and the others. However, the Galactic Patrol's jurisdiction was limited to planets within Universe 7, leaving events outside their purview—especially those involving time travel—largely unexplored.
From what Jaco gathered, Hearts had sought to use the Seed of the Universe to create a new reality. The trio's motivations for joining him stemmed from a deep-seated hatred of mortals. They desired a universe free from their influence, one where they alone held sway.
Earth
The events of the previous days had left a profound impact on Trunks. Witnessing Goten effortlessly defeat Hearts and his allies had sparked a fire within him. For the past two days, he had thrown himself into intense training inside the gravity room with Vegeta. His determination was unwavering—he might not surpass Goten, but he was resolute in becoming strong enough to protect himself and those he cared about.
Bulma, however, had mixed feelings. While she understood Trunks' drive, she worried about his newfound obsession with training. If he became a full-fledged training maniac, who would inherit the family business? Bulla? The thought made her sigh. She had envisioned Trunks taking over Capsule Corporation within a few years, allowing her to retire and enjoy life as she approached sixty. But now, that dream seemed increasingly out of reach.
Mount Paozu – Goku's Home
Goku, thrilled by Goten's display of power, had been pestering his son for sparring matches. His excitement was cut short when Chi-Chi stepped in, insisting Goten focus on preparing for his entrance exams instead of fighting.
Meanwhile, Goten was grappling with his own challenges. Despite achieving Super Saiyan 6, he felt stuck, unable to push his limits further. Determined to grow stronger, he decided to return to the Dragon Ball AF timeline for inspiration.
Dragon Ball AF Timeline
The timeline was peaceful following the defeat of the Shadow Dragons. AF Timeline Goku had resumed his quiet life on Earth. He was outside his home in Mount Paozu, training as usual, when a figure descended from the sky.
"Goten!" Goku exclaimed, recognizing the young Saiyan immediately.
"Long time no see, Dad," Goten replied with a small smile.
"Are you the same Goten who helped us defeat the evil dragon?" Goku asked, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"Yes, Dad," Goten confirmed. "I need your help."
"My help? What do you need?" Goku asked, curious.
"I need you and my brother to fuse and fight me," Goten explained.
"Fuse?" Goku's eyes widened. "Why would you want that?"
"To challenge myself and improve my strength," Goten replied earnestly.
Goku hesitated. "I'll have to ask Gohan first. And for the fusion, we'll need Potara earrings. I might need to borrow them from Lord Kaioshin."
Goten reached into his pocket and produced a pair of Potara earrings. "No need—I already have them."
"In that case, let me talk to Gohan."
A short while later, Goku found AF Timeline Gohan and explained Goten's request. Gohan agreed, and the two quickly prepared for the fusion. As they donned the Potara earrings, a blinding white light enveloped them. When the light faded, a figure resembling Vegito stood before Goten. This was Gohku, the fusion of AF Timeline Goku and Gohan.
"Shall we get started?" Gohku asked, his voice brimming with confidence.
Goten nodded and clenched his fists. "AHHH!!!"
With a thunderous roar, Goten transformed into Super Saiyan 5, his Ki surging to unprecedented levels. The Earth trembled under the weight of his energy, sending powerful shockwaves across the landscape. Rocks and debris scattered as the air itself seemed to ripple with his power.
King Kai's Realm
Kibito Kai and Old Kai watched the events unfold through their crystal ball. The sheer force of Goten's Ki left them both awestruck.
"Is that Goten again?" Kibito Kai asked, his voice tinged with disbelief. "Why is he on Earth?"
"I don't know," Old Kai replied, his gaze fixed on the crystal. "But his power is extraordinary. Even Goku and Gohan in Super Saiyan 5 can't compare."
Earth
As Goten's transformation continued, his hair grew longer, cascading down his back like a golden river. His pupils glowed with a golden hue, and his body radiated an overwhelming aura. This was Super Saiyan 6.
Goten let out a powerful roar, releasing the energy gathered within him. "This is… Super Saiyan Six!" he declared.
"Impressive," Gohku said, his expression serious. "In that case, I'll transform too."
"AHHH!!!"
Gohku unleashed his own power, ascending to Super Saiyan 5. As the fusion of Goku and Gohan, his transformation was far more potent than that of a typical Super Saiyan 5.
"Shall we begin?" Gohku asked, his voice steady.
"Let's go!" Goten replied.
In a flash, Goten's figure vanished, reappearing in front of Gohku. Startled, Gohku teleported into the sky. Goten followed, and the two clashed in mid-air, their movements too fast for the naked eye to track. The sky was filled with thunderous booms as their energy collided.
Krillin and the others from the AF timeline felt the immense Ki emanating from the battle and quickly flew toward the source. Upon arrival, they could barely comprehend the scene before them. Goten and his opponent were moving so fast that they were invisible, leaving only shockwaves and bursts of light in their wake.
"Is that… Goten?" Krillin asked, squinting at the battle raging above. "But who's he fighting?"
The group could only watch in awe as the titanic battle unfolded, the Earth trembling under the weight of the warriors' power.
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