Gathering of the Contestants

"Ah, your temperament is indeed a bit too fiery!" Android 21 remarked, her tone laced with amusement. Despite the slight danger she sensed from Goten, she seemed to be enjoying herself.

"Well, I'll stop teasing you for now. As for your thanks, I'll let you know once I've decided how you can repay me."

"Okay, let's go back first!"

With their conversation concluded, the trio made their way back to Mount Paozu.

Upon their arrival, Chichi, having caught sight of Android 21, asked Goten excitedly, "Is she the female scientist Bulma mentioned yesterday? She's incredibly beautiful and a scientist too, that's impressive!"

Chichi had always admired individuals with a cultured background. If the Earth hadn't been thrown into chaos by villains like Cell, she would have preferred for Gohan to pursue a career as a scholar or a scientist. She had even considered the same path for Goten, but the constant threats they faced forced her to abandon such ideas.

"Yes, mother," Goten replied, nodding in affirmation.

Upon hearing Chichi's words, Android 21 turned towards her with a sweet smile, "You must be Chichi! Cultivating a talented fighter like Goten is truly commendable."

"Thanks, thanks..."

Chichi blushed at the praise, especially since it was about her son. 

"By the way, what's your name? Where do you live? Who else is there in your family? Are you married?"

She then proceeded to ask Android 21 a series of questions about her personal life, to which Android 21 responded leisurely.

Meanwhile, Videl watched Goten and Android 21 with a hint of resentment.

She didn't consider herself inferior to Android 21 in terms of appearance, but when it came to their figures, she was not on the same level as No. 21 at all.

'That woman, did she eat papaya in the womb? Just won at the starting line!!'

In terms of ability, No. 21 seemed to be better than her, she felt a significant gap. This comparison left her feeling quite uncomfortable. This rival was really too strong!

...…

The following morning, Beerus and Whis descended on Earth.

After a hearty breakfast at Bulma's, Goten and the others headed to open ground at the Capsule Corp. As per their agreement, they were to depart for the unknown planet at nine o'clock.

Upon seeing Goten, Beerus immediately asked, "So, Goten, have you gathered all five contestants?" He was eager for the upcoming match against Universe 6 and the prospect of not having a full team was unthinkable.

"Yes, Beerus-sama, we've assembled the entire team. Rest assured, Universe 6 won't stand a chance against us," Goten replied confidently. He believed that the most formidable contestant in Universe 6, Hit the Assassin, was no match for him.

As for the others from Universe 6, none of them were stronger than a Super Saiyan Goku. Therefore, he was certain that their team, consisting of Krillin, Trunks, Majin Buu, and Android 21, could easily defeat them.

"That's good, you really work efficiently!"

Impressed by Goten's confidence and efficiency, Beerus nodded in approval.

"If everyone is ready, then let's set off! It also takes more than an hour from here to the unnamed planet."

Whis then announced their departure, reminding everyone that the journey to the unknown planet, located outside Universe 7, would take a long time.

"That... Beerus-sama, can we go to watch the battle?"

Bulma asked from the side. After interacting with Beerus a few times, Bulma had grown less intimidated by Beerus! It seemed that with the relationship between Goten and Beerus, this guy probably wouldn't have any crooked thoughts about the earth!

"Of course, no problem, you can come if you want!"

Beerus nodded indifferently. A tournament would need spectators, without them, the contest would be too boring!

"Great! Chichi, Videl, you guys come too. Let's see what people from another universe look like!"

Excited at the prospect, Bulma invited Chichi and Videl to join them.

Then, under the guidance of Whis, everyone walked into the Universe cube. It was a mode of transportation slightly faster than Whis himself, often used by Angels when they didn't wish to fly.

...…

On an unknown planet, a transformation was taking place. The once desolate world had been reshaped by Vados, and the changes were striking.

At the heart of the planet, a massive arena had been erected, surrounded by simple food stalls and auditoriums. Although the audience was sparse, the atmosphere was alive with anticipation.

"Well, it's really good."

Champa surveyed the ring before him, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.

"This style suits me perfectly," he mused. The arena had been built to his exact specifications, and the thought of the Earth of the Seventh Universe soon becoming part of the Sixth Universe filled him with glee. The delicacies of Earth, particularly the dish known as cup noodles, were enough to make his mouth water.

"Champa-sama," Vados interjected, "I will now bring our universe's contestants here." There were still four hours until the start of the contest, plenty of time for her to make the round trip.

"Excellent," Champa responded, his mind already racing ahead. "Vados, are you confident that the contestants you've selected can defeat the Seventh Universe? We can't afford to lose to Beerus. Not only would we have to surrender the Super Dragon Ball we've sought for over a decade, but that skinny Beerus would never let me live it down."

Although he had seen the two Beerus apprentices in the seventh universe, but he was still a little worried. If he lost, he would lose a lot of face! After all, this contest was originally proposed by him.

If he lost to Beerus, he would've shot himself in the foot.

Vados replied calmly, "It's difficult to say, Champa-sama. I'm not familiar with the combat power of the mortals in the Seventh Universe. The two universes are twins, so each have a 50% chance of winning or losing."

Champa frowned slightly, then asked, "What about Hit? Will he be participating?"

Hit, known as the top assassin of the Sixth Universe, was a formidable opponent. If he were to participate in this competition, the Sixth Universe's chances of winning would skyrocket to over 90%.

"Yes, Champa-sama," Vados confirmed. "I have persuaded Hit to join the battle." It had taken considerable effort to convince Hit to participate, and the promise of the Universe Cube had finally swayed him.

Champa's face broke into a grin at the news. "Excellent! With Hit participating, the Seventh Universe doesn't stand a chance!"

No matter how strong the contestants from the Seventh Universe might be, they were no match for Hit. He was a legend in the Sixth Universe, a killer who had never failed a mission in hundreds of years. In fact, Champa had even considered Hit as a candidate for the position of Hakaishin for the Sixth Universe.

This time, if Hit performed well, he could just officially announce the matter.

...…

As time ticked away, the Kaiōshin of the two universes were the first to arrive at the unnamed planet, thanks to the Kaiōshin's Kai Kai ability.

Soon after, the contestants from the Seventh Universe arrived. Above the unnamed planet, Whis's Universe Cube appeared.

"Wait… what?? Is that a Dragon Ball?" Krillin and the others were stunned at the sight of the six enormous Super Dragon Balls surrounding the unnamed planet. They were used to the Dragon Balls of their Earth, which were only the size of a baseball, and even the Dragon Balls of Namek, which were about the size of a basketball. But these Super Dragon Balls were the size of planets!

Bulma and the others were equally shocked. "It's bigger than the Earth…" Bulma murmured. "My God! If a Dragon Ball this big exists, it must be able to grant any wish!"

"Heh! What's there to fuss about!" Beerus scoffed.

Meanwhile, Goten was studying the Super Dragon Balls intently. He knew better than anyone that the unnamed planet in front of them was actually the last four-star Super Dragon Ball. In other words, all seven Dragon Balls had now been collected. All that was needed was to use the summoning chant in the God's language to summon Super Shenron. But the presence of the last dragon ball was something Beerus and Champa were yet to discover.

"Let's go! Let's go down and see, that Champa is already waiting! It seems that he is very confident!" Beerus said lightly.

In an instant, everyone leapt into the air and descended onto the unfamiliar planet. Upon their arrival, Champa immediately taunted, "Well, well, Beerus, I didn't expect you to show up! I thought you'd be too scared, hiding under your blanket!"

His eyes then fell on Goten and Krillin standing behind Beerus, and his smug grin widened.

'Just look at Universe Seven, not a single formidable fighter in sight! He's even brought along mortals who could barely stand on their own two feet last time I saw them. This only boosts my confidence. This time, Universe Six will emerge victorious! Perhaps we won't even need Hit's assistance to defeat Universe Seven.'

"Hmph! Enjoy your time in the fight while it lasts. It won't be for long," Beerus retorted coldly, before teleporting directly to the auditorium.

"Huh?! This venue is far too barbaric!" Bulma exclaimed, looking around the auditorium. "And these seats, they're just stair steps. How uncomfortable! Who designed this place with such poor taste?"

This was much worse than the auditorium of the martial arts tournament on earth.

Champa immediately snapped back at Bulma, "Hey! Who are you calling tasteless? If you don't like the seating, then don't sit!"

A mere mortal dared to question his own taste. If Beerus were not there, he would really want to destroy this ignorant woman!

"Is this enough to embarrass and anger you? You are really narrow-minded, Champa!"

Beerus sneered at Champa's outburst, then turned to Whis, "Whis, Bulma and the others are our guests. This uncomfortable seating is hardly suitable for our guests. Please make some modifications."

Normally, he wouldn't hold Bulma up so high in regard. But doing this now was mainly to take a dig at Champa. Sure enough, as soon as his words came out, Champa's eyes shot fire.

"Yes, Beerus-sama."

Whis nodded in agreement, waving his staff lightly. The hard steps of the auditorium instantly transformed into soft cushions, providing a comfortable seating arrangement for Universe Seven's side.

But on the side of the sixth universe auditorium, there were still hard steps.

After waiting for five minutes with no sign of Universe Six's participants, Beerus grew impatient. "Fat pig, I haven't seen any of your Universe's contestants yet. Are they too scared to compete? If that's the case, you should admit defeat now. I don't have time to waste here with you!"

Champa retorted, "Shut your mouth, skinny. Setting up the venue takes time. Besides, there's no need for you to rush towards your defeat!"

Just as Champa finished speaking, a brilliant light appeared. As the light faded, Vados emerged with five individuals.

"Are those the contestants from Universe Six?" Everyone looked surprised.

Goten looked up and saw familiar figures. In the center stood Hit, the strongest warrior of Universe Six. His calm demeanor and the serene aura he exuded gave off an unfathomable impression. Flanking him were Frost and Cabba. The outermost positions were occupied by Caulifla and Kale, not Magetta and Botamo who participated in the original competition.

"Hehehe… Those skinny, malnourished guys are the contestants of Universe Six. Why isn't there even one strong contender?" Android 21 covered her mouth and chuckled.

"Goten, are those three also Saiyans?" Trunks asked, looking at Caulifla, Kale and Cabba. Although they appeared skinny and lacked the typical Saiyan strength, he felt a strange familiarity coming from them.

"Yes, all three of them are Saiyans from Universe Six," Goten confirmed.

"Saiyans? I wonder how strong they are," Krillin mused. He knew that in their Universe Seven, Saiyans like Goten, Goku, or Vegeta were incredibly strong. So, the Saiyans from Universe Six should also not be underestimated.

"Goten, that guy in the middle from Universe Six contestants, seems quite formidable. Be careful," Beerus warned after glancing at Hit. He had a gut feeling that Hit was dangerous, as his aura was filled with lethal intent.

"Yes, I understand," Goten responded, preparing himself for the upcoming battle.