Chapter 64 : Golden Giant Ape!

In the dazzling golden light, Son Goku stood there like a God descending upon the world.

His presence seemed boundless and never-ending, even transcending the boundaries of the screen. The space around him solidified as if under a spell.

In the world of Saint Seiya, a character named Saga, who had been meditating with closed eyes, suddenly snapped them open. The surrounding space trembled, emitting a sound like cracking glass.

"This power surpasses even the Eighth Sense! Is this race truly of godly origin?" muttered Saga in disbelief.

Even the Golden Saints, who were said to be the closest beings to the gods through their Alaya consciousness, were awestruck.

In the world of Fate, so-called gods like the Orochi were left speechless and wryly smiling. In comparison, their claims to divinity seemed feeble. It appeared that this newcomer could crush them effortlessly with a mere flick of a finger.

Other worlds, such as Demon Slayer and Hunter x Hunter, were equally dumbfounded.

In the Dragon Ball universe, aboard a spaceship, Vegeta couldn't believe his eyes. He had thought that his Super Saiyan form was the pinnacle of power, but compared to the figure before him, it seemed inconsequential.

Yet, he refused to lose heart. Vegeta's gaze remained fixed on Goku's form, as if trying to etch it into his soul as motivation. 

If Kakarot could achieve this, he was determined to catch up, no matter how exhausted he became.

[The scene continued]

[Son Goku took a single step forward, appearing in front of Baby in the blink of an eye, launching a torrential assault!]

[Golden streams of energy mixed with arcs of light filled the air, causing it to explode. The very space itself seemed to vibrate as countless shadowy fists engulfed Baby.]

[Baby, caught off guard, could only defend and retreat, his face contorted in the process.]

[Son Goku roared, his power still surging.]

"What's even more astounding is that every strike is accompanied by explosive energy, growing more powerful with each blow."

"With one final punch, a tremendous burst of golden energy erupted against Baby's face!"

[Boom!]

"The Earth trembled violently, as a sun-like explosion erupted from the ground. It was far more devastating than Vegeta's self-destruction."

"All buildings within a radius of thousands of miles crumbled instantly, reduced to dust and debris."

"It's incredible to have such immense power without needing to charge up," thought Krillin.

But in the very next moment, viewers from countless worlds were left in utter shock, their hearts seemingly missing a beat.

[Monument!]

"Thunder rumbled ominously, and from the heart of the violent golden inferno, a figure soared forth. It shattered several mountain ranges before coming to a halt."

"However, the figure emerging from the wreckage wasn't Baby, but Son Goku!"

"How could this be?"

"Everyone wondered simultaneously. How could Goku possibly lose against such an onslaught?"

"It hurts, hurts, hurts..." Son Goku rubbed his head in confusion, his earlier advantage turning into a bewildering defeat as he was sent hurtling thousands of kilometers away.

In the next moment, Baby followed, almost teleporting behind him, cackling madly. "Is this what you call the power of rebirth? It's laughable!"

Son Goku, however, refused to accept it. "I just wasn't used to it!"

With those words, he launched another attack. This time, Son Goku left no room for hesitation, enveloping himself in a swirling tempest of golden lightning. 

Each punch and kick carried a devastating double punch of pure energy.

Another violent explosion erupted, but this time, Son Goku had compressed it into a 100-meter radius. The ground's surface melted away, forming a massive pool of magma. Yet, Baby emerged unscathed.

Truly, this was energy capable of obliterating an entire planet. What did "unscathed" even mean? Baby had some scars and minor tears in his clothing, nothing more.

In that moment, countless viewers lost their sanity, feeling as if they had entered an alternate reality. 

In the world of Dragon Ball, Vegeta wore a pained expression, almost as if he were the one who had lost.

Because this wasn't even a battle—it was a one-sided thrashing. Saiyan pride had been crushed.

Then, a cold voice echoed. "Is this all you've got? I was expecting more."

Baby couldn't hide the disappointment in his eyes, and Son Goku's face mirrored his disbelief. He was undoubtedly powerful, perhaps even back to his prime strength, but Baby had grown even stronger.

As Son Goku pondered, Baby suddenly appeared behind him, seizing his golden tail and soaring high into the sky. 

The sheer force and speed left Son Goku defenseless, spinning uncontrollably in mid-air before plummeting to the ground.

Dust and debris filled the air as Son Goku carved a ten-mile-long ravine into the earth. 

This single attack had severely wounded Son Goku, causing him to revert from Super Saiyan mode, collapsing to the ground, powerless.

As he gazed at the Earth from the sky, despair washed over Son Goku.

"This enemy is too powerful... I can't even put up a fight."

"Perhaps, I can no longer protect the Earth."

Was this the end of the hero?

At this moment, these thoughts echoed in the minds of many.

The warrior who had battled countless times had finally met his match. For some, this was indeed the end, and they braced for death.

"Goku..."

In that moment, Chi-Chi embraced Goku tightly, tears streaming down her face. If Goku lost, there would be no Dragon Balls to bring him back. This could be their final farewell.

"It's okay, Chi-Chi," Goku consoled her. "Dying in battle is a good way to go, but I'm sorry I couldn't protect everyone."

Chi-Chi cried even harder, her love for the simple-minded boy deepening with every passing year of their marriage. She had never met anyone better than Goku.

On the spaceship, Vegeta clenched his fists, a sense of frustration in his eyes.

"Damn it, Kakarot! Get up, stand up!"

"The only one who can defeat you is me!"

"Stand up!"

Just as he bellowed these words, Vegeta suddenly froze.

A powerful heartbeat filled the air, audible to everyone.

[Thump!]

[Thump!]

Son Goku's eyes had turned crimson, and his heartbeat thundered like war drums as he gazed down at the Earth.

In the next moment, a terrifying and overwhelming aura, like an abyss, erupted from his body. Golden streams of energy and crackling blue lightning filled the sky. The Earth's crust cracked, forming deep chasms.

Vegeta's eyes widened as he realized what was happening.

Master Roshi, with his vast experience, could only mutter, "Goku... He's treating the Earth like the moon!"

As if in response, a deafening roar echoed.

It was as if an ancient demon god had awakened. A giant ape, towering several hundred meters tall, with eyes filled with tyranny, stood upright.

Pounding its chest furiously, it let out a thunderous roar.

But this was not the end. The next moment, an even more tremendous power surged through the giant ape. Every hair on its body turned golden, surrounded by a corona of brilliant blue lightning.

This was a moment unlike any other.

The giant ape, an embodiment of Goku's power, had achieved Super Saiyan.

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