Yamoshi lunged forward, his left fist swinging with tremendous force toward Goten. Goten raised his right arm in defense, catching the punch and sliding his left foot in a calculated motion, causing Yamoshi to lose his balance. Yamoshi stumbled slightly, but before he could fall, he planted his right hand on the ground, pushing off with explosive strength. His legs shot out like rockets, aiming a powerful double kick at Goten.
Goten crossed his arms in front of him, blocking the attack. The force of the blow pushed him back several steps, but he maintained his composure, his golden aura flaring brightly. Yamoshi used the momentum to perform a somersault, landing back on his feet with precision.
"Ha!" Goten roared as he stepped forward, unleashing a flurry of punches at superluminal speed.
Yamoshi responded in kind, their fists meeting in mid-air with thunderous force. The sheer power of their strikes sent shockwaves rippling outward, creating powerful gusts of wind that tore through the battlefield. The ground beneath them trembled violently, fissures forming from the intensity of their clash.
With a sudden burst of energy, Goten transformed into a streak of golden light, shooting upward into the atmosphere. Not one to be left behind, Yamoshi followed suit, his body glowing green as he ascended. In a matter of moments, both fighters reached the edge of Earth's atmosphere, hovering just below the boundary of outer space.
They paused, locking eyes as if silently acknowledging the unspoken rules of their race. Saiyans, despite their immense power, could not survive in the vacuum of space. Their fight would remain within the confines of the planet's atmosphere.
"Ha!" With a roar, Goten charged toward Yamoshi, his speed leaving trails of golden energy in his wake.
Yamoshi mirrored his movement, his fists clenched tightly as he propelled himself forward. The two met in a violent collision, their punches landing simultaneously on each other's faces. The impact sent both their heads snapping back, but neither paused. They recovered instantly, launching a new flurry of punches and kicks at speeds that seemed to defy reality.
The sound of their blows echoed like cannon fire, their movements too fast for the human eye to follow. Energy blasts erupted from their clashes, illuminating the darkened skies with flashes of gold and green.
Minutes passed as the two Saiyans continued their relentless battle, neither gaining a clear advantage. Their strikes became more forceful, more desperate, their auras blazing brighter with each exchange.
Suddenly, Yamoshi landed a crushing right hook on Goten's face, sending him flying backward. Goten gritted his teeth, his fists clenching as he stopped himself mid-air. Both fighters were breathing heavily now, their chests heaving as they assessed each other.
On the ground below, Krillin watched the spectacle with wide eyes. "Goku, what's happening? Who's winning?"
Goku frowned, his gaze never leaving the battle above. "It's… it's a draw," he admitted reluctantly.
"A draw?" Krillin echoed, confused.
Merus, who had been observing silently, finally spoke. "It's a draw for now, but Lord Goten hasn't used Ultra Instinct yet. If he does, he'll have the upper hand."
Far away, in the Palace of the Great Goddess, the mood was anything but calm. The Great Goddess watched the fight unfold with a dark expression. Goten's ability to match Yamoshi had clearly upset her calculations.
Yamoshi was a legend among Saiyans, known for his battle against the Dragon God Salama. To think that someone could rival him was both surprising and unsettling. Her grip tightened on her scepter. "Grand Priest, you've hidden such a trump card…" she muttered under her breath.
Back above the Earth, Yamoshi straightened, his breathing steadying as he gazed at Goten with a curious expression. "Goten," he said, his voice calm but firm, "you haven't shown your true strength yet, have you?"
Goten tilted his head slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips. "What makes you say that?"
"Instinct," Yamoshi replied simply.
"And what about you? Are you holding back too?"
Yamoshi chuckled. "I'd love to show you my full power, but I don't have the energy left to unleash it. Fighting Goku earlier took more out of me than I realized."
"That's a shame," Goten said, his tone genuine. He relaxed his stance, letting his golden aura fade as he returned to his base form.
A moment later, a silver glow enveloped him. His hair and eyes turned silver-gray, his aura calm and radiant. This was Ultra Instinct.
"Isn't this similar to Goku's transformation?" Yamoshi asked, intrigued.
"It's not a transformation," Goten explained. "It's a divine technique called Ultra Instinct. It allows the body to react on its own without the interference of thought."
"Ultra Instinct," Yamoshi repeated, his eyes narrowing. "Very well. Show me the power of this technique!"
Yamoshi lunged forward, his body glowing green as he rushed toward Goten. Just as he was about to strike, Goten vanished, reappearing behind him in an instant.
Bang!
Goten's right foot connected with Yamoshi's back, sending him hurtling through the air. Wasting no time, Goten charged a Kamehameha in his hands and released it, the blue wave of energy racing toward Yamoshi.
Boom!
The blast collided with Yamoshi, exploding in a brilliant display of power. Smoke and debris filled the sky, obscuring the battlefield.
Suddenly, a piercing scream echoed from within the smoke. A massive green flame surged outward, dispelling the smoke and revealing Yamoshi, but something was different. His pupils had vanished, replaced by a blank white glow, and his aura had turned dark red, radiating an ominous energy.
Next to him, a figure appeared—a man in black clothes with a dark purple cloak.
"Fu," Goten said, his tone filled with disdain.
Fu smiled, his eyes cold. "We meet again, Goten."
"You were destroyed. How are you still alive?"
"That's irrelevant," Fu replied dismissively. "I have returned, and this time, things will be different."
Before Goten could respond, Yamoshi, now controlled by the malevolent energy, launched a barrage of attacks. Goten dodged effortlessly, his movements fluid and precise.
"Fu," Goten growled, his voice laced with anger, "I'll deal with you later!"
With a burst of speed, Goten countered Yamoshi's attack, his right foot slamming into Yamoshi's chest. The force sent Yamoshi plummeting toward the Earth, crashing into a small island with a deafening impact.
Dust and debris rose high into the air, and when it cleared, Yamoshi lay unconscious in a massive crater, his body battered and broken.
A voice echoed in Goten's mind.
"Ding, congratulations to the master for defeating Yamoshi and gaining the Saiyan Awakening Power."