Chapter 76 - A Type of Blood Hatred
"What an interesting human, unfortunately, I can't observe his soul in more detail and find out more about it through this proverbial looking-glass. I would have to go to him to find out the truth. With Lord Beerus sleeping like a cat, who knows then I will have the time to do so."
The angel was squinting his eyes at the orb a little longer but ultimately decided to put it down and return to drinking his tea. He had plenty of time to investigate later. For now, pastries and tea before Beerus wake up.
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"So what you are saying is that Buu will be forced to come back to this timeline no matter what?"
Goku was following Old Kai's logic and by all means, it sounds correct.
"Indeed, with Beerus and Whis tracking the ring at any time Buu goes to the future, he will be forced back into this time. As long as Shin gets to it and informs them."
"Ahh yes right away..."
"How do you know Beerus will be awake at that time? Doesn't he always sleep at the worst moments?"
"Indeed that is the case, however, with something important as a time ring interfering with the timeline, he will be forced to stop it with all his efforts unless he wants to get erased by Omni-King."
Shin went back to his call with Whis who pretended to be on wait the entire time. Shin asked for their help but unfortunately, for now, Beerus was sleeping and couldn't do anything.
"I guess it is time for me to head back since all we can do is wait. See you next time Elder Kai. Next time I am here, I will have company, hopefully, you can 'unlock' some of their powers."
He needed to get back with his family right away to make sure everything was fine. The ascension to Super Saiyan God has also been delayed for way too long. The power that he would gain from such a simple method was one he needed if he was going against such a cunning Buu.
The five Saiyans he needed were simple, even more so now that the two Saiyan girls are present. Holding two fingers onto his forehead he used instant transmission to teleport back to his house. Arriving on the couch with 18 lazing around watching T.V. it was such a dramatic change from a tense situation to such a relaxed one.
"Oh hey Goku, want some?" 18 gave Goku a sharp look and held out some buttered up popcorn that she had on her lap. Goku always wondered if 18 could loosen up her facial expressions at all but was wise enough not to ask that.
"Do you know where Caulifla and Kale are? I need to ask them something?"
"Those two? They went out shopping I think."
Goku raised an eyebrow at the Android that was lazying around on the couch. There weren't many things that one would need to satisfy the young droid. Stability and some excitement were some core factors and being with Goku there was an endless supply. So endless that it loses some of its lusters over time making 18 enjoy the simpler things.
"And you aren't with them? Don't you love shopping?"
"Yeah for the first few times, it gets boring after a while. Besides, I'm not carrying my own bags."
Goku's eye twitched a couple of times while 18 knowing smirked. He couldn't help but get PTSD about the last time he went shopping with 18 only to see about a fourth of the entire trip since there were bags covering his eyes.
He shook his head and went to talk to the other two girls before taking off towards Vegeta's ki signature. Knowing that they would only get mad at him if they interrupted what they were doing, he went to seek Vegeta first. Since technically Kale and Broly were not Super Saiyans, they couldn't participate in the ritual.
Fortunately, Bulma, Chichi, and Caulifla had a baby cooking in the oven. He didn't know how long each one was til due, but by the estimates by the doctor, they were still in their first trimester. Videl, when she participated, was a couple of months ahead of those three but hopefully, it would still work.
If not, he could always call Raditz instead of waiting. That man did a complete 180 in Goku's mind. He had nearly no faith that he would reach Super Saiyan no matter his heritage but he managed to surprise him.
After telling Vegeta his plans, he agreed and came along. Goku noticed something different with Vegeta's demeanor but spoke nothing of it. It was true, Vegeta had a lot of time to think and the more he thought the more the strong pillar he called pride looked fragile before him.
He couldn't shake the feeling that something that defines him wholly, or at least that is how he felt, was being replaced since coming to this backwater planet. From meeting Goku to meeting Tights, that wall of pride couldn't keep up with their consistent hammering.
Coming back to the compound, it looks like it was the right call to get Vegeta first since it seemed that Caulifla and Kale were already back.
"Yeah, we have been lacking a fifth and proper Super Saiyan for the longest time which is why we didn't do the ritual. But now there are so many and more to come."
They all got into formation for the ritual with Goku at the center. Bulma was the first to nervously go up as the fifth participating member and held her two children's hands. Vegeta and Caulifla put their hands on Goku's back and inserted their power as vague as it sounded. To everyone's disappointment, nothing happened.
'As I thought.'
Bulma rotated with Chichi but none of them worked. It was obvious that the fifth spot was the faulty one, not to the fault of the girls.
"Alright, I am going to get Raditz. Be right back."
Goku closed his eyes and teleported first to Supreme Kai's place. He didn't really speak with the two Kai again since they already knew what he came there for. Focusing on the direction Raditz left last time, he was able to spot the familiar ki of his brother out in the vastness of space.
Instantly transmitting to his location, he was fighting a hug green like creature. The fight was intense with the creature spitting out various acids that did different effects on each rock it landed on. You can tell that Raditz really loved the thrill of the battle and the situation he was in.
Goku didn't want to rip him away from this so fast but it's not like he will be gone for long. Waiting for a little, he started to get a little impatient since he told everyone back at home that he wasn't going to take long.
"Hey, Raditz! We need you back on Earth!" He didn't want to interrupt but he was on a schedule. Seeing Goku in the distance, he only acknowledged him with a slight nod. Charging his hands with vibrant purple energy, he fired Double Sunday to end the battle quickly.
The dual-beams of death landed on the creature drilling into his very being. Both pierced its chest with two gaping holes. Breathing its last breath, it collapsed with a thud on the ground. Raditz didn't pay it any mind nor the local residents that went to inspect if the monster that was terrorizing them really was dead.
"Is it an emergency?"
"Kinda...sorta?"
Rolling his eyes, he packed up all of his things and led Goku to his spaceship. Understanding what he wants, he used instant transmission with all of Raditz's things in tow. Returning back to the house in one piece, Goku called everyone back outside to continue the ritual.
"All right, lets do it this time." Goku started to explain what was happening to Raditz and what they were going to do. Although Raditz didn't quite know the gravity of the situation, he can assume that it was heavy so he agreed.
Returning to the open area where they first tried the transformation, they got back into position.
"Well well looky here. I was going to find and kill that Raditz character first but it looks like you brought him here. Now all of you tainted Saiyans are here I can finally kill you myself!"
'Buu?'
That was Goku's initial thought but quickly discarded it from his voice and choice of words. Looking up into the sky, all the Saiyans encountered something they couldn't quite explain. It was as if the person before them was someone on a different level. Someone who they couldn't help but bow and acknowledge.
The overbearing pressure didn't sway Goku from looking up at the culprit and was shocked at what he saw. Something that he himself had unfamiliar territory in. The flying one bore a striking resemblance to Vegeta and his father before him.
He had rugged clothes like he just participated in a fight of the ages. The sharp features on his face couldn't mask the amount of hatred that permeated from his body directed at the Saiyans. His hair was red like the blood that stained his shirt.
The eyes that downed on the crew was the most intimidating. The red eyes swept across everyone as if he could peer into their soul.