Upon hearing Galion's words, Goten's body turned into a streak of golden light as he charged at him.
Galion sneered, standing his ground.
Just as Goten closed the distance, his figure vanished in a flash.
Galion was startled. Sensing danger, he quickly raised his staff and swung it backward, but Goten had already moved to his right. Without hesitation, Goten aimed a powerful kick at Galion with his left foot.
Galion blocked with his left hand, the impact forcing him to step back.
Goten pressed forward, his fists flying at superluminal speed.
Galion released his staff, raising both arms to block the onslaught.
Boom! Boom! Boom!!
Under Goten's relentless assault, Galion retreated, his confidence starting to waver.
"Ha!" Goten roared, delivering a full-strength punch with his right fist.
The impact sent Galion hurtling backward, but he quickly stabilized in mid-air and rushed back toward Goten.
Universe 7, Divine Realm
Whis watched the battle unfold through his staff's crystal ball.
"Lord Beerus, Lord Goten and Galion are fighting," Whis reported.
Beerus raised an eyebrow. "Goten initiated the fight?"
"Yes, though it's unclear if this aligns with the Grand Priest's wishes or not," Whis replied.
"Isn't this something the Grand Priest would have foreseen?"
"I cannot say." Whis shook his head thoughtfully.
Universe Zero
The Great Goddess herself had taken notice of the battle between Goten and Galion, her expression unreadable as she observed the events from afar.
Back on Earth
Goten, unaware of the growing audience, continued his battle with Galion.
"Ha!!!"
With a loud shout, Goten landed a solid punch on Galion's face, sending him flying.
Galion gritted his teeth, slowing himself in mid-air. "Damn it! He's just a mortal. How can he be this strong?"
"It's not that I'm too strong," Goten said with a smirk. "It's that you're too weak!"
"What did you say?!" Galion roared, charging at Goten in a blind fury.
In an instant, Galion reached Goten and launched a flurry of punches at superluminal speed.
Goten calmly activated the power of time, freezing Galion in place.
"This… This is…" Merus muttered in shock, watching the angel rendered motionless.
Seizing the opportunity, Goten delivered a devastating kick, sending Galion flying again.
Galion quickly recovered, stopping himself in mid-air, but his composure was beginning to crack.
Goten clenched his fists, his Ki intensifying as it radiated outward.
"Ah!!!"
With a mighty roar, Goten transformed into Super Saiyan 7, his aura blazing like a supernova.
"What… what is this?!" Goku and the others paused mid-fight, stunned by the overwhelming Ki emanating from Goten.
Even Galion's confidence faltered. Though unfamiliar with Saiyan transformations, he understood one thing: every transformation made them exponentially stronger.
Moments ago, Goten had already matched him in strength. Now, as a Super Saiyan 7, his power was beyond comprehension.
Realizing this, Galion began contemplating retreat.
"Thinking of running away?" Goten said, his voice sharp. Using his mind-reading abilities, he had seen through Galion's thoughts.
Galion stiffened, his pride forcing him to respond. "Who said anything about running? Don't think I'll fear you just because you've changed your appearance!"
"Let's see about that!"
In a flash, Goten appeared in front of Galion and delivered a crushing punch to his abdomen.
"Argh!" Galion screamed, flying backward like a streak of light.
Goten didn't let up. Quickly gathering energy in his hands, he unleashed a powerful attack.
"Kamehameha!"
A brilliant blue energy wave shot from Goten's hands, hurtling toward Galion.
Galion raised his arms to block the wave, but the force was overwhelming.
"Ha!" Goten shouted, channeling all his power into the Kamehameha.
Galion struggled to withstand the onslaught, but eventually, the wave consumed him.
Boom!!!
The Kamehameha exploded with devastating force, creating a massive storm that swept across the battlefield.
Galion's screams echoed as his body was torn apart by the energy.
High above, in the void of Universe 7, the Great Goddess observed quietly.
When Galion was destroyed, she raised her staff and nodded toward the void.
Suddenly, time rewound, reversing the events of the last three minutes.
Goten blinked, startled as the world around him shifted.
A figure appeared beside Galion—it was the Great Goddess herself.
"Great Mother Goddess!" Galion exclaimed, bowing deeply with reverence.
The Great Goddess regarded him coldly. "Who gave you permission to fight him?"
"I… I apologize, Great Goddess," Galion stammered. "He provoked me…"
"Enough."
Her voice silenced everyone, including Goku and the others, who were astonished by her sudden appearance.
"This is your only warning," the Great Goddess said, her tone icy. "I will not intervene next time."
"Yes, Great Goddess," Galion said, his voice trembling.
With a wave of her staff, the Great Goddess vanished, taking Galion with her.
Merus exhaled in relief, though his shock lingered. "I thought she might attack Goten, but she just… left."
Goten let out a long breath, returning to his normal state.
Dr. Gero, who had witnessed the departure of Galion and the Great Goddess, began to panic. Without his protectors, his safety was in jeopardy.
"Dr. Gero!"
A voice from behind startled him. Turning, he saw Piccolo approaching.
"Pi… Piccolo!" Dr. Gero stammered, his face pale.
Piccolo smirked, closing the distance in an instant. Without hesitation, he drove his fist through Dr. Gero's body.
"You…" Dr. Gero gasped, staring at the gaping hole in his chest, his expression filled with resentment.
Piccolo stepped back, gathering energy in his hand.
"Goodbye, Dr. Gero."
BANG!!!
The golden energy wave obliterated Dr. Gero completely.
On Goku's side, the battle reached its climax. After a grueling fight, Goku managed to knock Cell to the ground.
"Goodbye, Cell!"
Having learned from past mistakes, Goku showed no hesitation, gathering energy for a finishing blow.