Chapter 72 : The Evil Dragon Appears!

At this moment, everyone's ears were filled with the echoing roar of the dragon that reached deep into their souls!

The sound seemed to have transcended ancient times, the boundaries of time, and the vastness of space itself!

It was a melody both haunting and awe-inspiring, sending shivers down the spines of all who heard it.

But in the next instant, it was as if countless onlookers had been marked by their natural predators.

They found themselves under the emotionless gaze of a pair of eyes, as cold and indifferent as if they were observing mere insects, freezing the souls of all who met them.

Simultaneously, a profound presence seemed to suppress their life forces, leaving them feeling detached from reality.

(…)

[The proud dragon's head turned around, its cold gaze from the depths of the netherworld fixed on its dying prey!]

[Then, a brilliant azure light erupted from the dragon's maw!]

[Powerful tremors shook the air, the illusion of the dragon shattered, and Goku unleashed the final Turtle Kamehameha!]

[This was the last straw that broke the camel's back!]

[The scorching blue torrent tore through Android 17's chest cavity and burst outward!]

[This time, Super Android 17 could no longer absorb the energy, and his agonizing screams were silenced from within!]

The countless spectators, who had just regained their senses, fell into a solemn silence.

This was Goku's Desperate Retaliation!

The curtain that belonged to Goku was not falling!

This indomitable warrior had seized the last opportunity in the face of despair and turned the tide once more!

At this very moment, a common thought emerged in the minds of all who witnessed this: Could this man truly lose?

In the world of the Hokage, Might Guy felt as though his frozen blood was boiling again, and his youth was rekindled!

"Right Fist of the Heavens! Transform into a dragon!"

"What a spectacular move!"

"So charismatic!"

After taking a few deep breaths to regain his composure, Guy began to reflect on the scene he had just witnessed, hoping to glean any insights from it.

Even at the Fairy Tail Guild's, Fire Dragon Slayer Natsu, had eyes filled with astonishment and excitement, with sparks even flickering from his mouth.

"What an incredible punch. At that moment, it was as though I saw a real dragon. Dragon Fist? Could that be the key?"

Natsu furrowed his brow, realizing that his own Fire Dragon's Fire Fist paled in comparison. But he felt he was glimpsing a new path.

In the Shinigami world, Aizen finally opened his eyes, and his overwhelming Reiatsu descended upon them.

Even Ulquiorra, for the first time, exhibited emotion.

In the final moments of Goku's Dragon Fist, Aizen's Kyōka Suigetsu shattered within his soul.

"A new path has revealed itself. Let's begin with..."

As if struck by an idea, Aizen suddenly smiled.

"Well, let's commence with the Shinigami world."

The Espadas, as well as Ichimaru Gin and Tousen Kaname, felt their bodies waver under the influence of Aizen's Reiatsu. An inexplicable dread crept into their hearts.

In this moment, a sense of absurdity gripped them. They could see Aizen right before their eyes, yet he felt impossibly distant.

In the Dragon Ball world, Goku gazed in amazement at his last, decisive punch. His heart raced, for he saw a potential evolution in his technique.

Moreover, he felt he might be able to teach this technique to others now.

On the spaceship, Vegeta was stunned by Goku's final blow. The punch, filled with an unyielding spirit, seemed to penetrate everything, leaving nothing in its wake.

Even Beerus, the God of Destruction, was astounded at this moment.

The sheer power and emotional depth of this technique, even in Goku's weakened state, indicated that this wasn't its ultimate form.

This was the moment Goku truly shone.

[The scene continues]

[Exhausted and out of breath, Goku collapsed to the ground. He struggled to rise but found his body weak, ultimately sitting on the ground.]

[He was utterly exhausted.]

[From the moment he entered hell until now, there had been no respite.]

[And the pain he endured during the self-destruction was unimaginable to most.]

[Goku looked up at the sky and, for the first time, breathed a sigh of relief.]

[This time, he had managed to protect everything.]

[...]

[Ten minutes later, Goku regained some strength. He stood up and walked over to Android 18, who was standing on the cliff's edge.]

[At this moment, Android 18's eyes were brimming with tears.]

"My brother killed my husband!"

Her heart ached.

Goku gazed into the distance and offered some solace, "Actually, Android 17 was controlled by Dr. Gero, so he made a mistake. Don't blame him."

Android 18 turned to Goku, and Goku continued, "Even if there were a bomb in your body, he knew it couldn't harm him with his strength back then. He remembered his sister."

Hearing Goku's words, tears welled in Android 18's eyes once more. Unfortunately, nothing could change the past.

In the world of Dragon Ball, Chi-Chi suddenly embraced Goku, her eyes filled with tears and concern.

Whether through Vegeta's recording or this very moment, it was clear that Goku seemed to be eternally fighting and protecting others.

Pain, death, despair—none of them ever seemed to conquer him. He repeatedly emerged victorious, defending his family, friends, humanity, the Earth, and even the universe itself.

He never appeared tired, always standing in front of everyone, battling whatever threat arose without complaint.

However, when Goku sat weakly on the ground for the final time, an expression of fatigue appeared in his eyes. It was a weariness not just of the body but of the soul.

This man was constantly looking out for others, never truly resting, never truly finding inner peace.

In the video, he was aging, and Goku... his body was becoming smaller, yet he appeared even more exhausted.

At that moment, Chi-Chi finally couldn't contain her tears.

Goku didn't understand why Chi-Chi was crying, but he held his wife in his arms, gently stroking her hair.

Words were not his strong suit, but he believed that this gesture conveyed the best form of comfort.

[The scene shifts ahead]

[After defeating Super Android 17, everyone began searching for the normal Dragon Balls created after the gods' split.]

[However, upon gathering all seven Dragon Balls, they noticed that each one had developed cracks.]

[Despite their concerns, in order to restore the Earth and resurrect those killed by Android 17, everyone decided to make a wish.]

"Come forth, Shenron!"

With Goku's call, nothing happened.

As a last resort, Goku shouted in Namekian this time. Finally, they received a response.

The sky darkened and turned scarlet. The earth trembled, and thick blue smoke emerged from the seven cracked Dragon Balls.

However, this time, the dragon was not the elegant, slender one, surrounded by golden lightning.

It was a blue dragon, shrouded in eerie blue smoke, with wings adorning its back, emanating a malevolent and ominous aura.

With a sinister, chilling laugh, the dragon's eyes glowed crimson as it devoured the seven Dragon Balls.

In the blink of an eye, the blue dragon exploded, and the seven dark smoke dragons vanished into the heavens, each clutching a Dragon Ball in its maw.

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