(Seeing this unfold, everyone stood frozen in shock, their mouths agape.)
(Only Whis remained composed.)
(Unbelievable!)
(Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta, whose power was supposed to be unmatched, had been defeated instantly.)
(His fusion ended prematurely, and he had lost all ability to fight.)
(It was an absolutely unbelievable reality.)
(Yet, the proof was right in front of them.)
(There was no choice but to accept it!)
Piccolo: "Unreal... Is this the true power of God of Destruction Beerus? He defeated Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta in an instant and forced the fusion to break early!"
(Piccolo's green face darkened, not just from shock, but from genuine fear.)
(If Goku and Vegeta had been defeated so easily, it meant their planet was in grave danger.)
Krillin: "Goku, Vegeta, are you alright?"
(Krillin and Gohan rushed over, helping the two up, their faces filled with worry.)
(Meanwhile, Chi-Chi frowned as she looked at Goku and Vegeta.)
(But instead of lingering on them, she turned to Goten.)
(She had heard him say earlier that his strength far surpassed Beerus'.)
(She wasn't sure whether to believe him.)
(But at this moment, he was their only hope.)
(Gohan, Goku, and Vegeta had all failed.)
(No one else had a chance.)
Chi-Chi: "Goten... you said your strength is greater than God of Destruction Beerus', didn't you?"
(Chi-Chi looked at him with a desperate glimmer of hope.)
(Truthfully, she had never believed that Goten could surpass Goku.)
(But now, there was no other way.)
(If Goten really had the strength, he was their last chance.)
Goten: "Yes, my power is indeed greater than Beerus', Mother."
(Goten nodded, his expression calm, his voice respectful.)
(In this world, he could remain proud and unyielding to anyone.)
(Anyone except Chi-Chi.)
(It didn't matter whether she was from his own timeline or another.)
(To him, Chi-Chi was his only family.)
(The person closest to him.)
Chi-Chi: "Then can you help your father and the others? Please, stop this God of Destruction Beerus. He's going to destroy our planet!"
(Chi-Chi's voice was filled with urgency.)
Goten: "To be honest, I wasn't planning on helping at all."
(Goten smirked.)
Goten: "Vegeta and the others were too arrogant. They needed to learn that arrogance has a price. But since you asked, Mother, I'll step in."
(His smirk softened into a smile.)
(Vegeta's attitude had made Goten unwilling to lend a hand at first.)
(He figured they should suffer for their pride, learn some humility.)
(But since Chi-Chi had asked, he had no choice.)
(Besides, if the Earth was destroyed, he wouldn't know where to go next.)
(At that moment, a massive energy ball condensed in Lord Beerus' palm.)
(Unlike his usual attacks, this one lacked the destructive aura that would typically erase anything in its path.)
(Because Goten had already sealed Beerus' destruction abilities.)
Beerus: "You arrogant mortals... I'll erase you this time. A planet that refuses to respect the Gods has no place in this universe."
(Beerus' voice was cold as he threw the energy ball toward Goku and Vegeta.)
(Panic spread instantly.)
(Piccolo, Gohan-everyone knew they couldn't stop it.)
(Just as despair took hold-)
(SWISH!...)
(Goten's body blurred.)
(In an instant, he appeared in front of everyone.)
(He didn't move.)
(He barely even lifted a hand.)
(His eyes flashed slightly, and-)
(BOOM!...)
(Beerus' energy ball vanished.)
Beerus: "W-What?! No way...! He didn't even touch it...!"
(Beerus' eyes widened.)
(He knew exactly what had happened.)
(It was Goten.)
Goten: "Beerus, in another timeline, you treated me with kindness. So I'll give you some advice... you should leave Earth now."
(Goten's voice was calm.)
(His expression unreadable.)
(Beerus' ears twitched.)
Beerus: "Heh... You're full of yourself, aren't you? What, you think you can actually defeat me?"
(Beerus sneered.)
Beerus: "How ridiculous. In this universe, no mortal can stand against a God of Destruction."
(His pride wouldn't allow him to retreat.)
(He could feel something dangerous from Goten, but to back down now would be unthinkable.)
(If he left, it would prove to the entire universe that the mighty Lord Beerus had feared a mere mortal.)
(Unacceptable.)
Goten: "Alright."
(Goten smiled and nodded.)
(He understood Beerus' pride.)
(A God of Destruction wouldn't simply walk away from a fight.)
(If words wouldn't work, then he'd just have to let Beerus feel the difference in their power.)
Beerus: "Hmph! Let's see if you can back up that confidence!"
(Beerus' aura flared violently.)
(Purple flames exploded around him as he unleashed his full power.)
(In the next instant, he lunged at Goten, his fist rocketing forward at incredible speed.)
(But Goten remained still, his face calm.)
(And then-)
(Just inches from Goten's face, Beerus' fist suddenly stopped.)
(No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't push forward even an inch.)
[To Be Continued...]