This Is Definitely Not Dragon Ball!!

Chapter 429: A Lonely Battle

"You shameless scum, we won't let you succeed!"

"Jiren, we'll help you!"

Following Belmod's orders, Dyspo and Toppo leapt to Jiren's sides, preparing to fight together with him.

However, Jiren simply raised his hand slightly—

"This is my battle. I alone am enough."

There was no expression visible on his face as Jiren spoke.

"You don't need our help...?"

Toppo and Dyspo looked somewhat disappointed.

Although Jiren was their ally and their comrade, he had always refused to form any bond with them. No matter when, he always fought alone, in solitude.

They had never been acknowledged by Jiren!

"Jiren, if this is your will, then we respect your decision."

Though a little hurt and saddened, Toppo and Dyspo chose to respect Jiren's choice.

Exchanging a glance, the two stepped back a few paces, leaving the battlefield to Jiren and Yuujin's group.

"That guy, Jiren...!"

Belmod's expression was a bit unpleasant, but knowing Jiren's past, he understood why Jiren refused Toppo and Dyspo's help. In the end, he could only let out a helpless sigh:

"If Jiren has decided to fight alone, then he must be confident he can defeat those guys from Universe 13."

Although the power shown by Universe 13 was shocking, Belmod still had absolute confidence in Jiren.

Jiren was someone who had already surpassed even him, the pride of Universe 11!

"Is this really okay, Jiren, refusing help from your own comrades?"

Looking across at Jiren, Yuujin smiled as he spoke.

"I told you, I alone am enough."

"No matter how many of you there are, come at me!"

Jiren responded.

"Cheh, what an irritating guy. Dark 18!"

"Understood!"

18 and Dark 18 exchanged a glance, and then under everyone's gaze, the two began the Fusion Dance, combining into Super 18.

Though they were annoyed by Jiren's attitude, his strength was undeniably formidable.

Even though both 18 and Dark 18 now possessed power comparable to Super Saiyan 3, when facing a powerhouse like Jiren, they probably wouldn't even be able to take a single hit.

So, in order to fight, they fused into an even stronger Super 18!

"Those two became one person."

"Mm-hmm, they became one person."

"How interesting."

The two Zenos in the palace found it very novel, and even the gods watching from the audience were somewhat surprised.

They had fused without using Potara—so even humans had this kind of technique?

However, Goku and the others weren't too shocked. At a glance, they recognized it as the [Fusion Technique] from the Metamorans. Back when they fought Majin Buu, Goten and Trunks had used it.

"Cheh, those two..."

On the Pillar of Time, inside the energy prison, Universe 7's Android 18 pouted as she watched 18 and Dark 18 fuse into Super 18, but she couldn't help but feel a little envious.

Those two always came as a pair—not only could they joke around together, but in times of need, they could also fuse into an even stronger Super 18. That was truly convenient!

It even made Universe 7's 18 start to entertain some thoughts—maybe she should just join them in the future, or go find another 18 to partner up with?

Back to the main story, the scene returns to the battlefield atop the arena—

"Jiren, while I admire your confidence, refusing your comrades' help—you better not regret it."

"Gokumi, Vegea, Broly—you three come with me to confront Jiren head-on."

"Chi-Chi, Sharuru, Buu, 21, Super 18—you all take every opportunity to launch attacks!"

"Yes!!!"

Yuujin issued the battle plan, and all the women responded in unison.

"Now then—"

"Battle, begin!"

No further words were needed. Yuujin, Gokumi, Vegea, and Broly flared up with energy and were the first to shoot forward, clashing head-on with Jiren.

"Haah haah haah haah haah!!!!!!!"

BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!!

The figures of the fighters flashed wildly all across the arena, and the entire void space exploded into chaos.

With just the first exchange, the intensity of the battle was already beyond imagination!

While it's true that Yuujin wasn't a match for Jiren, and no one on the arena could defeat Jiren alone—that only applied in one-on-one combat.

Now facing Yuujin, Gokumi, Vegea, and Broly simultaneously, even Jiren found it troublesome!

No joke—Yuujin's full-power outburst was equivalent to Goku using [Ultra Instinct], and Gokumi, Vegea, and Broly were all on the same level as Yuujin.

Jiren could remain undefeated and invincible against just Yuujin or Goku, but against four such strong opponents at once—even Jiren wouldn't come out unscathed!

But this was his own choice—he was the one who refused his comrades' help, the one who chose to fight alone in solitude. So now, he had to bear the consequences himself!

"Raaah!!!"

In just a few breaths, they had already exchanged tens of thousands of blows. Seizing the moment as Broly and Vegea entangled Jiren, Yuujin and Gokumi simultaneously kicked Jiren in the chest.

A massive surge of power struck—Jiren let out a muffled grunt, and his body shot toward the ground like a meteor.

But he didn't crash into the ground—Chi-Chi, Sharuru, Buu, 21, and Super 18 had long been waiting for their chance. Each of them fired a powerful energy wave at Jiren's back!

"Annoying pests!"

His body once again forced into the air, even Jiren felt real pain now. Enraged, he was about to launch a counterattack against the women below.

But Yuujin and his team wouldn't give him the chance!

"Jiren, where are you looking?!"

Each holding a massive energy sphere, Yuujin, Gokumi, Vegea, and Broly flew down and, midair, smashed the energy ball directly into Jiren!

BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!!!!!

A thunderous explosion followed—Jiren was instantly engulfed in a storm of flames and destruction.

But Yuujin's group didn't stop there. They flared up again and charged into the blast zone.

BOOM BOOM!! BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!

From within the sea of fire came the sounds of renewed battle and furious roars—as though terrifying ancient beasts were locked in a life-or-death struggle within. The entire arena and even the endless void of the Null Realm trembled violently again and again.

Whether it was the fighters from all the universes or the gods watching from the audience, all were utterly shaken, unable to snap back to reality.

What an exaggerated scene. What a fierce slaughter. The battle between Universe 13 and Jiren!

To be continued…