Chapter 328 - 52: Mastered Ultra Instinct Or Hakai? (II) (2/2)
”Excellent. Now with that aside, I'd like to speak with you about Merus here.”
”Yes...You only have 100 years now to live, right, Brother Merus?”
Hearing Nao say that, Merus nodded.
”I do. The Galactic Patrol even welcomed me back into their ranks and awarded mea medal of honor alongside Goku and the others.”
”Congratulations for that then. Speaking of which, how are my three sons doing? Did they partake in Moro's affair at all?”
”They did, and they're just as rambunctious as ever. The three helped Vegeta in sealing Moro's ability away before Goku was able to finish him off with the final blow. Unfortunately my life was paid as a price for getting involved with this.”
'I see. Then I'll ask Brother Merus this, are you still enjoying your life with the Galactic Patrol?”
”I am. Why?”, Merus asked back.
”Well, you only have 100 years left, don't you? Is that 100 years really what you want to spend your remaining years with?”
”What are you trying to hint at? You know I can't have my powers back, and that comes with my lifespan.”
”Normally, yes. But that's without my influence.”
As if the Grand Minister caught on, a glint streaked across his eyes before he spoke out.
”Indeed, you have your own influence. I made it so Merus couldn't ascend back up within the influence of us Angels, which goes throughout out Universes. But you're an exception to that, Nao. You're an outsider.”
”Nao...is an outsider?”
”Yes. You weren't made aware, but Nao is the holder of, Rebirth, was it?”
”That's right, Grand Minister.”, Nao nodded.
”And that system of yours lets your influence spread further out than what Lord Zeno's domain currently resides?”
”That is also correct, Grand Minister. It lets my family traverse the outside. To put it in familiar words, explore the Multiverse.”
”The Multiverse...? Is Brother Nao saying we aren't alone?”
Hearing Merus ask that, the Grand Minister nodded his head.
”Indeed. But before we continue onward, we need to hear your resolve, Merus.”
”I...”, Merus began to say, only to shift his eyes downward. A moment passed in silence before a fire sparked in his eyes. Merus then clasped his fists together, speaking out in a firm voice.
”I don't want these to be my last 100 years! Even though I broke the code of angels, and perished against Moro, it just shows how much I've got to learn!”
Hearing Merus's resolve, a rare smile appeared on the Grand Minister's face. The Grand Minister then spoke out to him in a commanding tone.”
”Good. Then I, as the Grand Minister, declare you no longer my son. You will not be able to step into the angel realm ever again. You will join Nao's family, and learn under him. Whatever power you learn, you will learn it as a Human, and not as an Angel. Do I make myself clear?”
Tears of happiness formed in Merus's eyes as he answered the Grand Minister.
”Yes, Father!”
As if he didn't hear a correct response from Merus, the Grand Minister asked him again.
”Do I make myself clear, Merus?”
This time, Merus knew what he had to say.
”Yes, Grand Minister!”
Hearing Merus answer him that way, the Grand Minister nodded in acknowledgment.
”Excellent. Then before we get to the spar, how long will you guys be staying here for, Nao?”
As Nao received another notification from Rebirth signifying Merus joining his family, Nao answered him.
”After tonight, we will only be here for two more days. Though I will spend the last day with Caulifla and Kale alone and we'll be heading to Universe 6 during that.”.
”Hmm, I see. Then let us set the spar for tomorrow. I will come pick you guys up at 09:00 tomorrow. That will be all from me for now.”
”Sounds good. Thank you for coming here, Grand Minister. It was nice to see you again.”, Nao said with a smile.
”Likewise.”, the Grand Minister responded. He then looked over to Goku who was playing with Lord Zeno as Lord Zeno continuously spun around him. His voice caused Lord Zeno to come to a halt.
”Lord Zeno, let us depart. We will witness the spar tomorrow.”
”Aww, must we leave already?”, Lord Zeno pouted.
”It's okay, Zennie, ya will get to see us fight tomorrow. I promise!”, Goku said with a laugh.
”It's as Goku said, Lord Zeno. It will be a fun match to watch.”, Nao also said.
”Hmph, I don't know if it will be fun but I'll definitely beat your a.s.s this time around, Nao.”, Vegeta replied with a harrumph.
Lord Zeno laughed hearing the three speak.
”Hehehe, then I'll be expecting it! Let us go then.”
”As you wish.”, the Grand Minister said in acknowledgment. Before everyone reacted, he walked up to Lord Zeno along with the two guards, and a rainbow pillar swept them upward, and vanished from sight.
The atmosphere settled into peace once again, causing Beerus to fall on his b.u.t.t in cold sweat . A look of anger appeared on his forehead before he stood up and slapped Goku on the back of his head again.
”You idiot, why did you have to behave like that!? You could've gotten us all killed!”
”Hehe, but that didn't happen now, did it?” Goku laughed while rubbing the bridge of his rose with his finger.
”Damn it, you Saiyans…forget it.”, Beerus said, letting out a sigh.
”Saiyans will be Saiyans, Lord Beerus. And ain't that good for you, Merus? Nao, don't make it too hard on him.”, Bulma said with confidence.
”Haha, I won't.”
Laughs erupted from the group as they started to relax for the night. Merus was the next to speak.
”By the why Brother Nao, why are you going with those two Universe 6 Saiyans alone to their Universe?”
As if she was waiting for that question, the group saw Caulifla wrap her arm around Nao's waist, and suddenly kissed him on the cheek.
”Why, for matin' of course, Brother Merus. Welcome to the family!”, Caulifla yelled out happily.
”B-Bis sis! You don't need to say it so bluntly like that...”, Kale responded letting her cheeks turn red.
”I-I see...you do have quite a lot of people in your family, don't you, Brother Nao? Haha...”, Merus said, letting out a dry laugh.
”Nao...”, Bulma started to say, letting an anger mark appear on her forehead.
”Sigh, forget it. If Goku and Vegeta are idiots then you're a pervert, Nao.”
”H-Hey! I take offense to that, woman! Don't lump me together with that idiot Kakarrot!”
”Hehe, all the more the merrier it is, ain't it, Vegeta?”
”No argument there, Bulma.”
”You guys, really...”, Bulma said with a defeated sigh. She then turned toward Vegeta and yelled out in anger once more.
”And you, Vegeta! I'm not some woman! I'm your wife, so address me properly!”
”Hmph, I'm done being here. I'm going back to my room. Be ready for tomorrow, Nao, Kakarrot.”, Shrugging Bulma off, Vegeta departed without saying anything more.
”That's the man my little sister married?”, Tights asked with a chuckle.
”Yes...He can be like that sometimes, but he's improved over time. Regardless, I still love him.”
”That's good then. Why don't we all head inside for the night? I'll help prepare meals for everyone.”
”Wait, Big Sis can cook?”
”Of course. It is one of my many duties after all.”
”Then what are we waiting for!?”, Bulma replied happily. She then went to retrieve Little Bulla, and encouraged everyone to head inside for the night.
Beerus, Whis, and Goku wouldn't turn down free food, and the rest decided to stay.
And just like that, Merus officially joined Nao's family!
The night passed in celebration and lots of food was passed around, leaving everyone's stomachs full. Merus decided to stay with Nao and he would inform the Galactic Patrol of his decision, he would be leaving them for now. He would take care of this tomorrow after the spar ends.
Tomorrow came and the Grand Minister picked everyone up and headed to Lord Zeno's palace. It was marvelous seeing it up close and they spent the full morning watching Nao, Goku, and Vegeta spar.
It was an ultimate clash to say the least. Goku showed off his transformations one by one. Vegeta even showed off his control of SSJ3 thanks to his Spirit Control he learned from the Yardrats.
Nao showed off his base UI form, and so did Goku, but Goku seemed to have better control of it over Nao did. Nao also showed SSJ4 off to the two, stating they could learn this form if the two ever decide to grow their tails back, as one needed to transform into a Great Ape while one had the powers of a Super Saiyan, which they had long achieved. The two were just missing their tails.
The spar eventually led to the three transforming even higher. Goku unleashed his mastered Ultra Instinct, and Vegeta his evolved blue for, and combined it with his destruction ki. Vegeta became super deadly during that time, and Vegeta even had enough control to not disintegrate an injury into nothingness, one could regenerate from it.
As for Nao, during the battle he showed off his Super Saiyan White, and he was able to combine that with his own Ultra Instinct. Yet even with that, it was a tough battle against the two Saiyans.
The spar lasted well over an hour which showed how much they improved their stamina. The Tournament of Power only lasted for forty one or so minutes, so it was a vast improvement.
In the end, the spar came to an end, and it actually came out as a three-way tie! No one lost or won. This match also pleased Lord Zeno greatly, enough to where he entered another one of his naps. Who knew when he would wake up from that.
Nao still had his promise to keep with Lord Zeno, and by going into another nap, that would give him some time to make his own footing in the New World.
The group soon departed from his palace after enjoying the spar and became famished. They all returned to Bulma's Island to spend the rest of Day 2 there, as Merus departed to settle his own matters.
Even the girls became giddy seeing how strong Nao became, who was able to share an equal footing against the two of the most powerful Saiyans, Goku and Vegeta.
There was another insanely powerful Saiyan Nao met last time, who was Broly. He did not make any appearance this time, so Nao wasn't sure how he was doing. Still, at the end if that, Goku was still able to bring Broly to the good side.
And if one had a close look into his life back on planet Vampa, he was having some private fun time with Cheelai while Lemo didn't care about the two as he did his own thing. (A/N Sorry Cheelai fans, she is for Broly)
And just like that, the second day of three came and passed eventually with the whole gang. Even the rest of the Z-Fighters came in and joined the fun. Nao didn't forget to pay his respects to his other relatives on his acquainted planets and checked up on his children. He didn't forget to check his status of his and Chronoa's apple either.
Their apple had actually turned a rainbow color since their last visit, which surprised him. He even felt a resonance with their soon to be child, who may become the next Grand Supreme Kai! That was definitely something to look forward to.
The day still ended before Nao knew it. However, he didn't even get a wink of sleep as the moment it turned one minute passed midnight, Caulifla and Kale stormed into his room, both giving him a welcome kiss.
Right as it became the start of the third day, things were about to get heated up. Literally.
Nao, Caulifla and Kale made their way toward the two's home at Universe 6!
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A/N : Aht here.
Double length chapter!
Apologies if I didn't do a full blown fight this time around and just summed it up. It was just a spar, and the chapter title pretty much covered it. I pretty much wanted this side part of the first 3 aide chapters to be some last character interactions with the DBZ Plane for a while.
I do not know when Nao will come back to this plane, it will likely not be for a while.
As a result, Merus joined his family as another Brother!
As for you Android 21 fans, last time I recall correctly, the DB Fighters timeline doesn't start till well into the future, right? Like well past Year 800?
I may do a poll next time Nao comes back to this Plane to bring her in, and if ppl want her, I will. Something to look forward to~
Full lemon scene ahead, choo choo. You guys have been warned!
Don't forget to keep dropping those power stones. Let's reach 300 this week!
I'm also currently working on something that I will announce soon!
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