DBZ Goten : Become Stronger By Defeating Your Opponent

"Nooo!" Cabba shouted, shock spreading across his face as he watched the Potara earrings slip from his grasp, snatched away in a blink.

Crack…

Frieza's smirk widened as he held the Potara earrings between his fingers, and with a casual squeeze, he crushed them, reducing the once-powerful relics to dust. "Now you two won't have the chance to merge!" he sneered, his voice dripping with satisfaction.

Champa, watching from the sidelines, clenched his fists in fury. "How dare he destroy the Potara earrings! Vados, check with Supreme Kai and see if he has any more Potara earrings!"

Vados shook her head gently. "Lord Champa, I'm afraid we no longer have any Potara earrings," she replied calmly.

"What? Not even one left?" Champa's expression turned sour, frustration evident in his voice.

"Yes, unfortunately. We never anticipated the Potara earrings would even be used in the Tournament of Power, so we only brought one pair," Vados explained, her tone slightly apologetic.

Champa let out a groan, his shoulders sagging in resignation as he realized there was no backup plan. He could only watch helplessly as his warriors faced their fate on the competition stage.

Cabba, reeling from the loss of their merging opportunity, locked his gaze on Frieza, his expression hardened with resolve. With a burst of speed, he lunged toward Frieza, fists ready to strike. But before he could land a blow, Frieza's figure blurred. In the next instant, he appeared behind Cabba, his right foot shooting forward in a powerful kick.

Bang!!

With a loud crash, Cabba was sent flying, his body slamming into a pile of rock debris, leaving cracks and dust in his wake.

"Cabba!" Arlic's voice rang out as he charged at Frieza, his movements swift as lightning. Determined to avenge his fallen comrade, Arlic launched his right fist forward with all his strength, aiming directly for Frieza's face.

But Frieza merely chuckled, and with a flick of his tail, he wrapped it around Arlic's arm, halting the punch mere inches from his face. "Oh, what a shame," Frieza mocked, his golden eyes gleaming with amusement. "You almost hit me!"

Arlic grit his teeth, his muscles straining as he struggled to free his arm. But no matter how hard he pushed, Frieza's tail held him in place, leaving him helpless.

Then, with a merciless smirk, Frieza drove his right foot into Arlic's abdomen, his kick landing with brutal force. Arlic let out a pained scream, his body hurtling back and crashing into a cluster of rocks. Dust and debris flew up in a cloud, obscuring his figure as he lay motionless among the rubble.

Frieza raised his hand, summoning a series of powerful energy waves. With a flick of his wrist, he fired them all toward Arlic, each wave crackling with deadly energy.

Boom! Boom! Boom!!

The energy waves hit their mark, each one exploding on impact. Arlic's screams echoed as the barrage battered him, leaving the surrounding rocks shattered and the ground scorched.

"Arlic!" Cabba, who had just managed to pull himself out of the rubble, felt a surge of anger and despair as he watched his comrade suffer. With a roar, he summoned his remaining strength, his aura flaring brighter and more intense as he transformed into Super Saiyan 2.

"Oh?" Frieza's brow lifted in mild amusement as he paused his attack on Arlic, turning his gaze back to Cabba.

With another fierce yell, Cabba launched himself at Frieza, moving at a speed that left streaks of golden energy in his wake. Frieza merely stood still, watching Cabba's approach with a cool, almost indifferent expression.

Cabba closed the distance, his right fist swinging forward in a powerful punch. But as his fist moved through the air, it connected with nothing but Frieza's afterimage.

"What?!" Cabba's eyes widened in disbelief, his momentum faltering.

In the next second, Frieza reappeared behind him, and with a swift, brutal kick, sent Cabba flying out of the arena.

Bang!!

The sound echoed across the stage as Cabba's figure disappeared from view, thrown from the ring in a single, decisive strike.

"Universe 6's Cabba is out!" the Grand Priest announced, his voice carrying over the arena.

"Jiu…" The Future Omni-King leaned forward excitedly, pressing the icon on his Divinepad to mark Cabba's elimination.

"Cabba!" Arlic, bloodied and battered, struggled to his feet, his eyes filled with anger and desperation as he faced Frieza alone.

Frieza sneered at him, amusement dancing in his eyes. "It's your turn next," he said with a cold smile, raising his hand in preparation for another assault.

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Meanwhile, on the other side of the competition stage, Goten, having just defeated Kefla, was on the move. With Android 21 by his side, he scanned the remaining fighters, zeroing in on the weakest remaining universe: Universe 2.

The only contestant left from Universe 2 was a peculiar figure with yellow skin, green eyes, and a green gem embedded in his forehead. His name was Rabanra, and like Ribrianne and her comrades, he possessed the ability to transform.

With a dramatic flourish, Rabanra began his transformation, chanting, "Raba Rabanra Rabanra!" As he spoke, his skin changed from yellow to a pale blue, his clothing morphing into an elaborate blue-green outfit. A blue tail sprouted from his back, his eyes turned crimson, and the gem on his forehead shifted to a brilliant shade of blue.

"Come on, Rabanra! You must not let him defeat you, or our universe is finished!" Heles, Universe 2's God of Destruction, called out from the sidelines, her voice filled with urgency.

Rabanra glanced back at her, feeling the weight of her words settle heavily on his shoulders. His anxiety was palpable; facing someone like Krillin or Tien would have been manageable, but against Goten, the strongest fighter in Universe 7, he felt an overwhelming sense of dread.

As Rabanra's nerves mounted, Goten stretched and let out a yawn. The casual gesture caught Rabanra off guard, amplifying his unease as he took in Goten's relaxed stance.

Goten gave him a small smile. "You don't need to be so tense," he said calmly. "Those who are destined to be eliminated… will be eliminated."

With that, Goten swung his right fist forward, his attack creating an invisible ripple that shot across the arena, aimed squarely at Rabanra's abdomen. Rabanra's eyes widened as he realized the danger, but he had no time to react.

Bang!

The impact landed, sending Rabanra flying off the stage in an instant.

"Rabanra from Universe 2 is out. All contestants from Universe 2 are eliminated. Universe 2 will now be erased," the Grand Priest announced, his tone final.

The Future Omni-King pressed the icon on his Divinepad, signaling the end for Universe 2. In unison, the Grand Zeno and the Future Omni-King raised their hands, summoning the Clearing Power to erase Universe 2.

As the power took effect, the Kaioshin, the God of Destruction, and all the fighters from Universe 2 began to fade, their forms becoming translucent. Yet unlike Universe 10, which had panicked and protested, the warriors of Universe 2 faced their fate with a calm acceptance, as though they had mentally prepared for this outcome.

One by one, they disappeared, leaving only silence in their wake.

Back on the arena floor, Beerus and the remaining fighters from Universe 7 felt a chill run down their spines. The erasure of an entire universe was a stark reminder of what awaited them should they falter.

Goten, watching Universe 2 vanish, slowly turned his gaze to Hit of Universe 6. Though they had yet to face each other, he knew a battle with Hit was inevitable.

Hit, noticing Goten's stare, returned his gaze, a steely determination in his eyes. He had been avoiding confrontation with Goten, fully aware of his opponent's overwhelming strength, but it was clear the time had come.

Goten, sensing the tension, smiled and gestured to Android 21 to follow him. He approached Hit, calling out, "Hit!"

Hit remained silent, his gaze locked onto Goten, every muscle in his body tense as he prepared for the clash.

Seeing Hit's readiness, Goten clenched his fists and powered up, transforming into Super Saiyan 4. The air around him crackled as his energy surged, enveloping him in a fiery red aura.

In a blur, Hit dashed forward, his fist hurtling toward Goten with all the force he could muster. Against an opponent like Goten, he knew he had to fight with everything he had.

Goten sidestepped, his movements swift and precise. With a rapid counter, he drove his fist into Hit's abdomen, striking with the speed of light. Hit's eyes widened as he let out a pained gasp, a spray of spit escaping his mouth.

Without giving Hit a moment to recover, Goten delivered a powerful sidekick, sending Hit hurtling to his left.

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