Kahseral's words echoed through Jiren's mind like thunder.
Jiren slowly closed his eyes.
In an instant, Kahseral's figure flashed through his thoughts, his sharp gaze, his unwavering posture, everything vividly etched into Jiren's memory.
A faint smile briefly appeared at the corner of his lips. But when he opened his eyes again, the smile was gone, replaced by pure determination.
His gaze locked onto Gohan, who stood in the distance surrounded by a blazing aura that shone like the sun itself.
Without another word, Jiren moved.
Whoosh!
He vanished in a streak of light.
Gohan's eyes widened. Jiren was gone.
Before he could react, an overwhelming sense of danger exploded through his instincts. He spun around immediately as a blurred figure bore down on him, bringing an immense pressure that crashed forward like a tidal wave.
Gohan's heart skipped a beat. He knew at once... Super Saiyan 2 wasn't going to be enough.
Without the slightest hesitation, crimson light erupted around him. In an instant, he skipped past his Ultimate form and transformed straight into Super Saiyan God.
At the same time, he gathered all his power into his right fist, turned sharply, and punched.
Boom!!
The two fists collided like blazing meteors crashing together.
An overwhelming shockwave burst outward in every direction, the surrounding air groaning under the immense pressure before a massive ripple spread across the entire plateau.
Its destructive force was unbelievable. Nothing could stop it as rock after rock and mountain after mountain collapsed beneath its power.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The deafening explosions echoed endlessly across the battlefield.
Jiren's expression never changed. His eyes dropped to Gohan's knees, and his right leg suddenly shot forward in a devastating kick.
Seeing Jiren's powerful leg sweeping toward him, Gohan immediately changed tactics. Instead of meeting it head-on, he leaned backward and retreated several steps.
'He's unbelievably strong...'
Even Piccolo, watching from nearby, couldn't help muttering, "As expected... he's on another level."
Piccolo immediately leaped toward Gohan. "Gohan, we'll fight him together."
Gohan nodded, rubbing his aching arm. That first clash alone had shown him just how terrifying Jiren's strength really was.
Piccolo noticed the injury. Without saying a word, he closed his eyes as a green light enveloped Gohan's body. Warmth spread through Gohan instantly, and the pain in his arm disappeared. Piccolo had used a healing technique, restoring him to full strength in the blink of an eye.
"Thanks, Piccolo!"
Piccolo gave a slight nod, his sharp eyes already fixed on Jiren. The next moment, an orange glow gathered around his body.
"RAAAAH!!"
With a thunderous roar, Piccolo transformed into his Orange form. His already imposing frame grew even larger and more muscular.
Gohan stared in astonishment. Trunks had told him that Piccolo had unlocked a new transformation, but he had never imagined it would look like this. Even his skin had turned orange.
"Piccolo... you've gotten so much stronger!"
Piccolo simply nodded. "Don't lose focus, Gohan. This guy's no ordinary opponent. We attack together."
The instant he finished speaking, Piccolo charged. Already well over two meters tall, his transformed body now towered over Jiren by nearly a head.
Whoosh!
Piccolo threw a massive punch straight at Jiren's head.
Then... his breathing caught.
Jiren had vanished.
It happened so suddenly that Piccolo couldn't react, his heartbeat instantly speeding up as a bad feeling washed over him.
He suddenly felt an immense weight pressing down on his shoulder. Turning his head, he saw Jiren's white-clad leg planted firmly on it.
Piccolo frowned. Without hesitation, he fired a beam from his left hand.
Whoosh!
The beam shot forward like lightning and struck Jiren's shin, burning a hole through the fabric of his uniform.
Forced to move, Jiren sprang off Piccolo's shoulder.
Piccolo immediately pressed the attack, swinging another heavy punch.
This time... it connected.
The fist slammed squarely into Jiren's chest, sending a powerful shockwave erupting from the impact as Jiren slid back several steps.
Seeing that, Gohan's spirits soared. He had never imagined there would come a day when he could fight side by side with Piccolo again.
The last time they had truly fought together... had been on Planet Namek. After that, Piccolo had been killed by the Androids, separating them forever. Even after he was brought back to life, his strength had never been able to keep up with Gohan's.
But now... at long last... he had the chance to fight alongside Piccolo again.
A genuine smile spread across Gohan's face.
"Gohan! Don't just stand there! Let's go!" Piccolo's commanding voice echoed across the battlefield.
For a moment, Gohan was reminded of the days when Piccolo had trained him as a child. Without thinking, he answered just like he used to.
"Right! Yes, Piccolo!"
(End Of This Chapter)
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