Chapter 64: Kairos vs Goku

Kairos was about to leave when Goku suddenly appeared in front of him, his signature grin plastered on his face. The air around them tensed, filled with the anticipation of an impending clash.

"Senior Brother," Goku called out, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "I want a rematch! I know you'll only get stronger after your next training, so let's fight now when we're still on equal ground. This is going to be fun!"

Kairos couldn't help but feel a wave of nostalgia as he watched Goku take his fighting stance. His legs were spread shoulder-width apart, knees bent in readiness, and his right fist clenched tightly while his left palm formed a calyx. The sight triggered a flood of memories, reminding Kairos of the countless times he watched these battles unfold on television in his younger days. He had admired these fights, never imagining he'd be part of them someday.

But this wasn't television—this was real. And as he saw Goku's combat power surging, a chill ran down his spine.

Activating his Divine Ability, Kairos saw the stats flash before his eyes:

[Combat Power —

Goku (base) :190 million

Super Saiyan (Mastered) – 80× : 15.2 billion.

]

Kairos' heart raced. "Heaven!? How did Goku reach such a high combat power so quickly?!" he thought, barely able to contain his surprise. Even more shocking was the mastery Goku had achieved—an 80-times multiplier for his Super Saiyan form. It was unprecedented.

With his own combat power sitting at 16 billion, Goku was nearly on par with him—only a billion behind. "This fight," Kairos thought, "will be nothing like before."

Steadying his breath, Kairos suppressed the flurry of thoughts in his head. He knew that Goku, despite being his junior, was no ordinary opponent. This rematch would push him to his limits, and for the first time in a long while, Kairos felt a true thrill for battle—a feeling he hadn't experienced in ages.

"Alright, Goku," Kairos said, his voice calm but filled with an undercurrent of excitement. "Let's see what you've got."

With that, the air crackled as their power surged, and the two warriors readied themselves for a battle that would shake the earth.

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Ten minutes earlier....

on North Kai's planet, the stillness was broken by an intense vibration. The clash of powerful energies sent shockwaves through the heavens, shaking the very ground beneath King Kai's feet.

"What... what was that?!" King Kai stammered, his antenna twitching as he tried to pinpoint the source. His eyes widened as he realized the power came from Earth. After a quick scan, he found the combatants: Kairos and Vegeta. The sheer force of their battle had reached his planet.

"That energy... it's Vegeta! But how...?" King Kai muttered to himself. "Vegeta's power is matching my disciple's?!"

Beads of sweat formed on his brow as his anxiety spiked. If Vegeta won this fight, there was no telling what kind of revenge he might seek, considering the way King Kai had treated him in the past. But as he continued to watch, relief washed over him—Kairos managed to defeat Vegeta, proving once again his superior strength.

Just as King Kai was about to relax, he saw something that made his heart skip a beat: Goku challenging Kairos to a fight. King Kai's nerves flared up again. "This... this will be interesting," he murmured, now eager to witness just how far Goku had come after his training.

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Back on Earth...

Kairos and Goku stood facing each other, the air between them crackling with raw energy. Their power surged and twisted around them, forming a barrier of sheer force that made the very ground beneath them tremble.

Without warning, Goku launched the first attack, his body moving like a blur as he closed the distance between them in his base form. But despite Goku's 190 million combat power, Kairos, with his 330 million base, was leagues ahead. Goku's punches and kicks were swift and precise, but Kairos deflected them with ease, his counters landing with a heavy thud that Goku could feel reverberate through his bones.

Yet, with each strike, Goku's grin only grew wider. He could feel the power behind Kairos' punches and knew that his senior wasn't holding back. The thrill of the fight coursed through him, pushing him further. Goku leapt back, creating distance between them, a determined glint in his eye.

"Senior brother," Goku called, his voice steady despite the heat of battle, "let's start the real fight."

And with that, Goku clenched his fists, his entire body pulsing with golden energy as he transformed into Super Saiyan 1. The once calm atmosphere ignited with the power of a Super Saiyan, lightning crackling around Goku as his hair turned gold and his eyes blue-green. His combat power surged exponentially, shaking the ground even more violently.

Kairos felt the familiar spike in Goku's energy. "So, it begins," he thought, a smirk creeping onto his face. The real battle was about to unfold.

Without a word, Kairos' body ignited with golden energy as he transformed into Super Saiyan. The raw energy radiating from both him and Goku created an overwhelming pressure in the air, causing the Earth warriors watching from a distance to break out in a cold sweat. Even Vegeta, still nursing his bruised pride, felt the power difference between his battle with Kairos and what was unfolding now. Piccolo, witnessing the sheer power before him, solidified his decision: he needed to return to Namek to find some way—any way—to increase his own combat abilities.

The intense electric currents from Kairos and Goku's transformations crackled through the air, sending vibrations rippling across the ground. The dust that had settled around them now erupted back into the air, swirling chaotically as their auras surged and expanded.

Without hesitation, both warriors launched themselves at each other, their speed blurring them out of sight. In a single, thunderous clash, their fists connected, sending shockwaves tearing through the atmosphere. The ground beneath them trembled, and a massive pitch formed from the force of their impact.

Blow after blow, Kairos and Goku exchanged fierce punches and kicks. Each strike was precise, calculated, and packed with incredible force. Their bodies were a blur of motion as they targeted each other's shoulders, faces, and torsos with unrelenting fury. The sheer speed and power of their attacks left the air vibrating with the aftershock of each hit.

Kairos blocked a powerful right hook from Goku, but the force sent him skidding backward, tearing up the earth beneath his feet. Not giving him a moment to recover, Goku flashed forward with a roundhouse kick aimed at Kairos' side. Kairos barely had time to block, the impact sending a shockwave that blasted debris into the sky.

Goku, determined to keep the momentum, flipped into the air and descended with a powerful downward punch aimed at Kairos' head. Kairos reacted instantly, catching Goku's fist in his palm. The collision caused another shockwave, the ground beneath them cratering even deeper.

"Not bad, Goku," Kairos said, his voice calm despite the intensity of the fight. "But I haven't shown you my true strength yet."

Goku smirked. "Good. Neither have I."

Their eyes locked, and in that moment, both warriors knew the real battle was only just beginning.

As both Kairos and Goku stood across from each other, their bodies glowing with immense power, the electric surges that once danced around them faded. Their golden hair remained spiked, but the chaotic energy had vanished, leaving only their intense, focused auras behind. The Earth warriors, confused by this sudden change, murmured among themselves.

"What happened?" Krillin asked, wiping the sweat from his brow. "Did they power down?"

Piccolo's sharp eyes narrowed, sensing something deeper. "No… this is something else entirely."

Far away on Planet Kai, North King-Kai watched the battle unfold. He recognized the shift immediately. "Incredible," he muttered. "They've stabilized their Super Saiyan forms. Earlier, their energy was leaking wildly, but now… all of their power is stored internally. This is their true peak."

His gaze flickered to Goku. "His golden hair… it's more vibrant, a sign that Goku's Saiyan blood is purer. But Kairos… his form is unique. Almost transparent. What an anomaly."

Back on Earth, Kairos too felt the difference. His energy was now fully controlled, no longer spilling into the air. It was like a dam holding back a roaring river of power. Goku's stance mirrored his, a reflection of their mastery.

Without hesitation, they lunged at each other once more. The pressure in the atmosphere was suffocating, and the sheer force of their strikes created aftershocks that shook the ground. Every punch, every kick was precise, measured, and devastating. But as their battle raged on, they both came to the same realization: the Earth couldn't withstand the sheer magnitude of their unleashed power for much longer.

With a silent understanding, they leaped back, distancing themselves. They stood on opposite sides of the ruined battlefield, their feet together, bodies rotated as they began to gather energy. Their hands cupped, vibrant streams of qi swirled between their palms, growing larger and more intense with each second.

The Earth warriors backed away, sensing the impending cataclysm.

"Kamehameha!" Both Kairos and Goku yelled in unison, releasing their energy blasts with a deafening roar.

Two brilliant beams of pure white energy shot across the sky, colliding in the center of the battlefield. The force of the clash sent shockwaves in all directions, obliterating the nearby mountains. The Earth trembled under the strain, and the air itself seemed to tear apart as the energy blasts struggled for dominance.

The heat radiating from the energy balls was unbearable, forcing everyone watching to retreat further away. The sheer magnitude of the collision was beyond anything they had ever seen, like witnessing the birth of a new star.

Then, in an instant, the collision reached its peak. The energy detonated, a blinding explosion of light and sound that left nothing but ruin in its wake. When the dust finally settled, the battlefield was a wasteland, scorched and lifeless.

From the wreckage, Kairos and Goku emerged, both bloodied and battered. Their clothes were torn, their bodies bruised, but they stood tall, unwavering.

The Earth warriors, still awestruck by the intensity of the battle, watched in silence as both fighters caught their breath.

"It's a draw," Kairos said with a weary smile, acknowledging Goku's strength. He could have gone further, unleashed his Super Saiyan 2, but he knew that Goku had earned this moment. Goku had trained tirelessly, pushed himself beyond his limits, and Kairos respected that.

Goku smiled back, breathing heavily but satisfied. "Thanks, Kairos. That was… incredible."

The battle may have ended in a draw, but the respect between the two warriors had deepened. Both knew that this was only the beginning of their journey to becoming even stronger.