Chapter 263 - 253: Tournament of Power! (1/2)

40 minutes later.

A loud thud suddenly struck the Void Realm fighting stage, and for the last time. The last large stone block slid into place. The giant ringed pillar was also back into its vertical position, and no longer appeared sliced in half.

Sayuri could be seen dangling her feet sitting on the second layer up above near the edge watching the ongoing process, waiting for Liquiir, Anack and Iwan to finish placing the blocks into place. Seeing them finally done, the three ceased their ki control and their aura vanished from sight. Liquiir then wiped his forehead, letting out a sigh.

”Phew...the Grand Minister sure knows how to work us to the bone, doesn't he? The weight of these stones is no joke.”

Hearing Liquiir say that, Anack sneered at him and replied back.

”What, are you saying this little exercise is too much for you? You're among the top of the Universes like us. I take offense in you saying that.”

”Jeez, can't you take a joke? Of course this was no sweat. I haven't had a good warm up like that in a while, despite our earlier bout.”

Hearing Liquiir say that, Anack and Iwan could only shrug their shoulders, and sigh. Anack then shifted his attention to the girl that was still sitting down near by. He slowly approached her and started to look at her from several angles with his hand rested against his chin. Liquiir also took this time to approach her. Sayuri looked on with a curious look in her eyes.

”So this is the one you were talking about since our last all universe gathering? I do say this girl does represent you a lot. She's right in front of three Gods of Destruction and isn't even batting an eye! Is she just as fearless as you are?”

After Anack questioned that, Liquiir let out a laugh.

”Hahaha! It does appear like that doesn't it? It has been a while Sayuri. I hope you've been well.”

Sayuri smiled at Liquiir and responded to him.

”I've been great, Grandfather. We've been in contact at least. Are these two like you?”

Once Sayuri asked that, Anack and Iwan approached her calmly and introduced themselves to her.

”Well I guess it won't hurt to introduce ourselves, seeing as you're Liquirr's kin. I'm Anack, God of Destruction of Universe 5.”

”Same here, Miss Sayuri. I might be short but don't underestimate me. I go by Iwan, the God of Destruction of Universe 1. Luckily we got exempt from this tournament thanks to our makings in our respective Universe. Even so, it will be a splendid survival of the fittest match to watch.”

”Lord Anack and Lord Iwan it is, then? You can just call me Sayuri. Grandfather isn't technically my Grandfather, I just like to call him that. We learned that he belongs to several generations higher from my current race.”

”Is that so? Does that mean there are more of your kin? Liquiir once mentioned to us saying that his race was wiped out a long long time ago. I didn't think there would be any survivors.”

Hearing Anack say that, Sayuri's ears drooped a bit and she slouched over. Sadness streaked across her eyes but she shook it away before she replied to him.

”It's...a long story. Unfortunately I'm the last of my kin like Grandfather here is. Well, not anymore actually, there is four of us now.”, Sayuri replied. Her lips soon curved up into a smile.

”Four? That's right, how are those three doing? Are they still as rebellious as ever?”

”Hehe, I've put them through the hoops. They're in the Galactic Patrol now. Actually, now that we're talking about hem, Grandfather, I have a favor.”

”Hoh? So they're taking after you then I take it. What is it, Sayuri? You can ask me anything if its within my capabilities.”

”I'll get right to it then. Can you look after my three sons for me? You can even take one in as a disciple of yours if you want to. I'm not sure if you had any plans to retire at the moment though.”

Hearing Sayuri ask that, a glint of light streaked across Liquiir's eyes before his expression became serious. He then replied to her.

”I wasn't planning to retire from my position any time soon...what's the catch? This isn't some sort of thing you would just randomly talk about.”

After Liquiir asked that with a serious tone, Sayuri nodded. Her eyes than landed on a white haired figure down below chatting away with the Supreme Kais. Her eyes softened seeing Nao. Liquiir saw this and his eyes matched hers, he could guess what was about to be said next.

”I take it you remember my husband, Grandfather? He did put on quite the show during the last All Universe gathering.”

”Indeed. I didn't think this guy would take the time to come to this one either. Anack, Iwan you remember him don't you? The guy who beat Belmod in a one on one duel!”

Hearing Liquiir say that, shock streaked across their eyes.

”I was wondering why this guy looked so familiar! To think he'd show up again. That duel was spectacular.”, Anack said in shock. Iwan also nodded in approval.

”With his appearance...will there be another storm brewing?”, Iwan questioned as well.

After Iwan asked that, Sayuri shook her head.

”We won't be participating at all in this battle. We're just here as spectators like you guys are. My husband will have something to announce at the end of it, and he wants to put on a finale of sorts in his own way. As for why I'm bringing it up, it's because after this, we will be gone for a very long time, I do not know when we will return.”

”Hoh? A family trip of sorts? Why not take your children along with you?”

”I was thinking about doing that, but seeing them so settled down here, I figured they would want to live to their fullest here instead. Would you be able to watch over Ichika, Nishi and Shasha for me, Grandfather?”

”Hmm...So let me get this straight, you guys are basically going on an adventure?”

”That's one way to put it! It won't just be me either, the other girls are also going along with my husband. Even those two down there next to him.”