This Is Definitely Not Dragon Ball!!

Chapter 421: Convergence and Action

At the center of the arena stood a massive Pillar of Time. At fixed intervals, the stone pillar would sink a certain distance, and once it was completely submerged into the ground, it would signal the end of the Tournament of Power.

However, the end of the tournament was still a while away, and the Pillar of Time had only sunk to less than half of its height.

With Chi-Chi, Gokumi, Broly, and his group of captives, Yuujin and the women leaped onto the top of the Pillar of Time.

Due to the battles between the various universes, the entire arena had been beaten into a wreck. This area atop the pillar was practically the only part that remained intact.

Moreover, the view from atop the Pillar of Time was expansive and clear, offering a complete view of the entire battleground. Yuujin quickly spotted his other companions who were still scattered around the arena.

Placing two fingers on his forehead, Yuujin used Telepathic Ki Transmission to call out to the women:

"Vegea, Sharuru, 18, Dark 18, Buu, 21."

"The game time is over. Come back and regroup with us now."

"Did you hear me? The game time is over. Come back and regroup with us now."

Yuujin's voice echoed simultaneously in the minds of the women. Vegea, who was currently clashing with Vegeta, faltered slightly upon hearing it and was immediately punched away by Vegeta, who seized the opportunity.

"Hey, woman, what the hell are you daydreaming about? Take the fight seriously!"

Landing back on the ground, Vegeta's face looked a bit sour.

Rising from the rubble, Vegea only cast him a cold glance without offering any explanation, then turned and began heading toward the Pillar of Time.

"You trying to run away? Keep fighting me!"

Their battle had yet to reach a conclusion, and seeing Vegea trying to leave, Vegeta wasn't having it. He burst forth with energy, ready to give chase, but several Ki blasts suddenly fired from afar, crashing into him with loud explosions.

Though this level of attack couldn't really harm Vegeta, it did cause him to lose sight of his opponent. Landing back on the ground, he couldn't help but roar into the sky:

"Damn it!!!!"

Meanwhile, on another battlefield—

"Oh my, why'd you revert to your original form? Aren't we going to fight anymore?"

Watching Sharuru shed her Super Golden form, Frieza asked with a smile.

"My master is calling me back."

"Frieza, it was fun playing with you. I look forward to our next encounter."

Sharuru raised her hand slightly and spoke without looking back.

Watching Sharuru leave, Frieza didn't give chase. He simply curved the corners of his lips, his eyes gleaming with a mysterious light:

"Android Sharuru, Universe 13…"

"How interesting. I'll remember all of you!"

...

"21, hurry up, hurry up! Master called us back."

Sitting on a piece of Thundersteel, Buu swung her little feet while shouting at 21, who was still fighting.

"Got it. Don't bother me!"

Blasting one of her opponents away with a Ki blast, the Majin-transformed 21 replied impatiently.

...

"N-No way… Your power…"

Clutching their stomachs and collapsed on the ground, Universe 7's 18 and Universe 11's Cocotte looked at 18 and Dark 18 in disbelief.

The four of them had been entangled in battle for a long time. They thought they had a solid grasp of each other's strengths, yet unexpectedly, 18 and Dark 18 had suddenly exploded in power and knocked them down in just a few moves!

"Ara, still don't get it? We were just playing with you earlier."

"Even though you're also 18, you really let us down."

"After being modified into an android by Dr. Gero, your strength hasn't improved much at all, has it?"

"We're not like you. We've gone through tons and tons of training and cultivation. We've long surpassed who we used to be."

Gently brushing the cheek of Universe 7's 18—whose face was identical to their own—18 and Dark 18 explained with smiling eyes.

Though their strength came from the perpetual energy reactors inside their bodies, they could still enhance their power through training and cultivation.

Unlike others like Yuujin and Gokumi, who strengthened themselves through training, 18 and Dark 18 focused more on enhancing their physical carrying capacity.

The stronger their bodies became, the more power the perpetual reactors could unleash.

After years of training alongside Yuujin and the others, the power of 18 and Dark 18 had long since become incomparable to the past. Although still far from Yuujin's Super Saiyan 4 level, they were on par with Super Saiyan 3 at the very least!

Which is why, compared to them, Universe 7's 18—who had barely improved at all—really didn't stand a chance.

"Damn it!!!"

Clenching her teeth, Universe 7's 18 looked terribly embarrassed.

If only she had trained more all this time!

"Everyone else has already gone back to regroup with our beloved one. Let's go too."

18 stretched lazily, then she and Dark 18 hoisted up Cocotte and Universe 7's 18. With a few leaps, they headed straight for the Pillar of Time...

...

"Vegea, how was it—your fight with that Vegeta?"

Atop the Pillar of Time, seeing Vegea return first, Yuujin asked.

With a cold snort, Vegea didn't answer, clearly displeased that Yuujin had interrupted her battle and called her back.

"Alright, alright, I'll let you fight all you want later."

Knowing exactly what Vegea was thinking, Yuujin reassured her.

"Master, we're back!"

Soon after, Buu, Sharuru, and 21 also returned.

"How was it? Did you have fun?"

"Mm-hmm! Everyone here is so interesting!"

Yuujin gently stroked Buu's little head, and she cheerfully replied.

Following them, 18 and Dark 18 returned as well, throwing Universe 7's 18 and Universe 11's Cocotte down in front of Yuujin:

"Here, the prisoners you wanted—brought them back for you."

"Thanks for the hard work."

Praising the two women, Yuujin then crouched down to look at Universe 7's 18 and Cocotte:

"Miss 18, Miss Cocotte, as our prisoners from now on, please treat us kindly."

"My comrades won't let you get away with this!"

Apparently ashamed, 18 turned her head away, while Cocotte spoke with venom in her voice.

"Well well, your comrades truly are formidable and worthy opponents. But at least until they come to rescue you, Miss Cocotte, please make yourself comfortable here."

Yuujin smiled, and Cocotte was left speechless.

After all, she was the one who got captured due to lack of skill—ugh, so humiliating. Saying no more, Yuujin placed Universe 7's 18 and Cocotte alongside Rylibeu, Caway, and the others, then raised his hand and formed a light barrier to enclose them.

The final battle was about to begin. Keeping them in there would ensure their safety, while also preventing them from escaping.

"Yuujin, Yuujin! Are we finally going to take action now?!"

Eyes sparkling with anticipation, Gokumi was itching to go, her whole body trembling with excitement.

Sweeping his gaze across the entire arena below, the corners of Yuujin's lips curled into a grin:

"Yeah, it's about time to begin."

"But before that, we still have a good show to watch."

To be continued…