"That's true!" Goten said with a grin. "Champa, I still need to visit other universes. I'll leave this task to you."
"Ok!" Champa replied with a reluctant nod.
"Whis, let's move on to the next universe," Goten said.
"Understood, Lord Goten," Whis replied, tapping his staff on the ground. A vibrant beam of colorful light enveloped them, whisking the pair away from the Realm of the God of Destruction.
Universe 4, Realm of the Destroyer
At that moment, Quitela, the God of Destruction of Universe 4, was lying leisurely on the grass, staring up at the sky. Suddenly, two figures descended from above, landing softly on the ground.
The newcomers were Goten and Whis.
"Goten!" Quitela exclaimed, leaping to his feet.
Nearby, Cornic, the angel of Universe 4, approached and greeted Goten with a polite bow. "Lord Goten!"
Goten nodded in acknowledgment before turning his gaze to Quitela.
Quitela gritted his teeth and muttered, "Lord Goten."
Goten smirked, satisfied.
"Lord Goten, to what do we owe the pleasure of your visit today?" Cornic inquired.
"I'm here to discuss the upcoming war and preparations for Universe 4," Goten replied.
"War?" Quitela asked, his expression skeptical.
Goten patiently explained the same details he had shared with Champa in Universe 6. Initially resistant, Quitela eventually relented after Goten's persuasive arguments, agreeing to disseminate the news of the impending war throughout his universe.
With Universe 4 informed, Goten and Whis departed to continue their tour of the other universes.
Universe Zero – The Experimental Universe
Unlike the other universes, Universe Zero was a smaller, experimental realm. On one of its planets stood a grand crystal palace, glimmering under a pale, otherworldly sky.
Inside the palace, the Great Goddess sat regally on a white stone throne, her flowing blue robes shimmering softly. She stared into a crystal ball embedded in her staff, observing an image of Goten.
Her serene face betrayed a hint of concern. The Grand Priest and his forces didn't worry her—but Goten, a mortal elevated to godhood, was an anomaly she couldn't ignore.
As she pondered his unexpected rise, Towa, Mira, Xicor, Lila, and Tarble entered the palace, their footsteps echoing softly on the crystal floor.
"Great Mother Goddess," Towa and Mira said in unison, bowing deeply.
The Great Goddess acknowledged them with a nod. "Who are these two?" she asked, her voice calm but commanding.
Towa gestured toward Xicor and Tarble. "This is Xicor, the son of Goku, and Tarble, Vegeta's younger brother. Both are Saiyans with extraordinary potential."
"Oh?" the Great Goddess murmured, her interest piqued.
Towa continued, "These two are already quite powerful. With your guidance, they could become formidable assets in the fight against Goku and the others."
The Great Goddess stood gracefully, her movements fluid and deliberate. She approached Xicor and Tarble, her sharp eyes appraising them.
"In that case, transform into your strongest forms and show me your power," she commanded.
"Transform?" Tarble asked.
"Yes," the Great Goddess replied with a nod.
"Understood!" Tarble clenched his fists, and an incredible surge of Ki radiated from his body, shaking the palace to its core.
"Ahhhhh!!!" With a thunderous roar, Tarble transformed into Super Saiyan 5.
The Great Goddess turned her gaze to Xicor. "And you?"
Without hesitation, Xicor channeled his energy. His Ki erupted like a storm, golden hair standing upright as his pupils turned a piercing green.
The Great Goddess smiled faintly. "Now, attack me with all your strength."
"Ahhh!!!" Both warriors roared and charged, their fists aimed at her with immense force.
In a blur of motion, the Great Goddess effortlessly sidestepped their attacks, her figure a flash of light. Before they could react, she appeared behind them and struck, sending both sprawling to the ground.
The entire battle lasted mere seconds.
Towa and the others stood stunned, their eyes wide with disbelief. Had the Great Goddess been serious, Xicor and Tarble wouldn't have survived even her first move.
"The Great... The Great Goddess!" Towa stammered.
The Great Goddess turned to them, her expression composed. "They have potential. With training in another dimension, they could reach the level of quasi-angels."
"Quasi-angels?" Mira repeated, astonished.
The Great Goddess nodded. Her gaze returned to Xicor. "What is this younger Saiyan's name?"
"Your Highness, his name is Xicor," Lila replied.
"Xicor," the Great Goddess mused, her eyes narrowing thoughtfully. "His father is Goku, correct?"
"Yes," Lila confirmed.
"And you?"
"I am his mother," Lila said.
The Great Goddess nodded. "Very well. You will remain here and wait for Galion and the others to return. I will assign a master to train them both."
"Yes, Great Mother Goddess," Lila said with a bow.
Universe 7, Realm of the Destroyer
Back in Universe 7, Goku, Vegeta, and the others were continuing their rigorous training under Whis's guidance.
"One thousand and one… one thousand and two…" Goku grunted as he performed one-finger push-ups, sweat dripping from his brow.
Suddenly, two figures descended from the sky: Goten and Whis.
"Goten! Whis!" Goku called out, springing to his feet.
"Lord Goten," Merus greeted with a respectful bow.
Goten nodded. "Merus, I need to discuss something with you."
"Discuss something?" Merus asked curiously.
"Yes," Goten said. "Whis has been training my father and the others for a long time. Since you're now following me, I think it would make sense for you to assist Whis by alternating between tasks. That way, Whis can continue training them while you manage other duties with me."
Merus hesitated, glancing at Whis for confirmation.
"It's a reasonable arrangement," Whis said calmly. "Think of it as a shift rotation, similar to mortal work schedules."
Merus nodded. "Very well, Lord Goten. I'll follow your instructions."
"Good," Goten said. "For now, Whis can stay here while you accompany me back to Earth."
"Understood," Merus replied, stepping to Goten's side.
"Are you leaving already?" Goku asked, looking at Goten.
"Yes, Dad," Goten said. "Keep up the training!"
"Will do!" Goku said with a confident grin.
Merus turned to Goku, Vegeta, and Whis. "I'll be leaving for now. Take care, everyone."
With that, Goten and Merus ascended into the sky, heading back toward Earth.