Inside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, No. 21 was already busy tinkering with various devices she had taken out from the universal capsules, while Yuujin and the girls—Gokumi and the others—were making their preparations.
"Yuujin, Yuujin! Can we really undergo a new transformation? The one you mentioned—Super Saiyan 4?"
Eyes full of excitement, Gokumi was practically bursting with anticipation.
"Of course. We definitely can."
Yuujin smiled as he gently stroked Gokumi's forehead.
In truth, it wasn't just Yuujin. After fully mastering Super Saiyan 3, both Gokumi and Vegea felt they had hit their limits—it would be incredibly difficult to progress any further.
The theory of Super Saiyan 4 had been proposed by Yuujin himself, and after countless experiments and analyses, Bulma and No. 21 confirmed its feasibility. Whether they could truly succeed in transforming, though, would depend on their upcoming trials. Hopefully, nothing unexpected would happen.
"Master, everything is ready. Shall we begin now?"
Wearing a lab coat and having finished setting up the equipment, No. 21 walked over.
Yuujin's gaze swept across the women before him, his expression growing solemn:
"Begin."
…
Boom! Boom!! Boom!!!
Above the sea of clouds, the massive palace trembled intermittently.
Outside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Videl, Yulin, and dozens of other Red Silk Girls stood at high alert, guarding the entrance and staying vigilant for any anomalies.
"Videl, it's already been three days since Master and the others went in, right?"
Staring intently at the chamber's doors, Yurin couldn't help but speak.
"Yeah… but inside, that means it's been three whole years."
Videl nodded, her tone heavy.
Both Videl and Yurin had joined the Divine Temple ten years ago to serve Yuujin as Red Silk Girls.
Over those ten years, the two had changed significantly.
Gone was their youthful inexperience—they had grown steady and mature.
Under Yuujin's personal training and repeated trips into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, their power levels had surpassed ten million. Now they were among the most favored and had risen to the ranks of team captains alongside Mai, Hasky, Violet, and Zangya.
"I wonder how Master and the others are doing inside. Did they succeed in transforming into Super Saiyan 4?"
"It probably hasn't been as smooth as expected."
"There's been continuous massive energy fluctuations from inside these past few days. Even Lady Bulma and the others are very worried."
"To think the energy is leaking out this far… I can't even imagine what's going on in there."
"But since it's Master and Lady Gokumi, they'll definitely succeed!"
"Yeah, I believe in them too!"
After exchanging a few words, Videl and Yurin once again fell silent.
They didn't understand exactly how dangerous or difficult the transformation to Super Saiyan 4 was, but they believed—purely and wholeheartedly—that their master would succeed.
As the silence stretched on, several more hours passed. The palace, which had been shaking now and then, suddenly fell still, and no more exaggerated energy surges came from the chamber.
"It stopped?"
"C-Could it be…?"
Videl and Yurin exchanged startled glances.
But then, as if realizing something, their faces lit up with joy.
"Master and the others must be coming out soon! Quickly—report to Lady Bulma and the others!"
Videl ordered two Red Silk Girls, but before they could move, multiple figures shot over from the distance.
"No need—we're already here."
Landing gracefully from the sky were Chi-Chi, Bulma, Android 18, Dark Android 18, Celipa, Bu, Princess Snake, Trunksia, and Goteno. Aside from Tights who was busy handling matters in the lower realm, and Launch, still out on campaign, everyone had rushed over immediately.
"So those troublemakers are finally coming out? The whole palace's been on edge these days!"
"Oh my, Bulma, already starting to complain? You were the most worried out of all of us."
Bulma clenched her teeth, while 18 teased her from the side.
"W-Who said I was?! You were just as bad, 18!"
"Hehehe…"
The atmosphere lightened as everyone laughed, the tension giving way to amusement at Bulma's embarrassed reaction.
"Dad's finally coming out."
"Super Saiyan 4… I really want to see it. I wonder what it looks like."
"Yeah, super excited!"
Goteno and Trunksia were filled with anticipation. Even Buu, who was nibbling on snacks, looked expectant. Though in her case, she wasn't interested in Super Saiyan 4 at all—she just wanted her master back. Without Yuujin to feed her, she'd been feeling empty these last few days.
Under everyone's eager gaze, the chamber door finally opened from the inside.
"Yuu—"
Just as Bulma and the others were about to speak, an immense, terrifying aura burst out, washing over them and forcing everyone to stumble backward in shock. If not for Chi-Chi catching her, Bulma might've collapsed on the spot.
"W-Whoa! Isn't that energy a bit much?!"
"What a terrifying aura!"
"Is—Is that really Dad and the others?!"
18 and Dark 18 were utterly stunned—the power levels on their scanners were completely beyond comprehension. The others were just as shocked, jaws hanging open in disbelief.
That aura… they had never felt anything so terrifying before!
Thud… thud… thud…
Under everyone's intense gaze, a few figures finally stepped out from within.
It was Yuujin, Gokumi, and the rest of the girls!
Yuujin, Gokumi, and Vegea walked in front, followed by a visibly exhausted Broly, Sharuru, and 21.
But they looked completely different from when they went in!
All three now had long, flowing black hair that reached down to their chests.
Their eyes were rimmed with red, and except for their heads, chests, and palms, their entire bodies were covered in red fur—with obvious signs of an ape-like transformation.
Especially Yuujin—his muscles were enlarged and rock-solid, his entire frame exuding raw power, as if sculpted from steel. He looked insanely cool and powerful.
No one needed to ask—Bulma and the others already knew.
This was Super Saiyan 4.
As Yuujin stepped up in front of everyone, a faint smile appeared on his face:
"Everyone… long time no see."
To be continued…
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