When the Grand Zeno threw the question at him, Jack took a moment to consider it. The timing had to be right. After all, both Universe 6 and Universe 7 would need time to prepare for this battle.
Jack: "Let's set the match to take place one month from now. That gives everyone enough time to prepare. Also, since our thugs group hasn't had any gatherings since its formation, let's use this opportunity for our first big group event."
Jack: "This tournament between Universe 6 and Universe 7 fighters will serve as our official gathering. And don't worry, there's no punishment for losing. But of course, there will be a reward to make it more exciting."
Zeno: "Okay, okay! Jack, what kind of reward are we talking about?"
Jack: "For the winning side, whether or not their fighters participate in the actual matches, I'll give each member 'Zero Twenty' the power equivalent to ten units of ki. How does that sound?"
Jack: "It might not be a huge reward, but at least it'll make the fight feel worthwhile."
Beerus: "Lord Jack is generous as always! Even without rewards, we'd still give it our all!"
Champa: "Indeed, Lord Jack! You always think of us thugs first! We'll do our best to give you and Lord Zeno a spectacular duel!"
Jack: "Since you're both on board, then it's settled. The match will take place in a month. As for the venue and rules, you two can decide on those. Just let us know when it's finalized."
Beerus: "Understood, Lord Jack!"
Champa: "You can count on us, Lord Jack! We'll carefully craft the competition rules."
Goku: "Awesome! I finally get to fight Universe 6's top warriors!"
Goku: "@Vegeta, too bad for you. Since you already completed a mission, you're not eligible to join this tournament."
Vegeta: "Hmph! So what if I can't participate? I think the ones who can fight are the unlucky ones. It just means they haven't completed their missions yet."
Vegeta: "And don't forget, @Goku, if you take on a mission before the match, you won't qualify either!"
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Beerus: "That's right. @Champa, we need to rethink the rule about disqualifying those who've completed a mission. Otherwise, it'll limit our ability to go all out when a new mission appears. That would ruin the fun."
Champa: "But if we remove that condition, then it becomes unfair! The fighters from Universe 7 who've completed missions already have a significant power advantage over my Universe 6 thugs."
Beerus: "True, but we still have a whole month. Who knows how many missions will show up before then?"
Beerus: "Your Universe 6 fighters could get lucky and complete several missions before the tournament."
Beerus: "Besides, let's be real. Your team's lineup is pretty limited. Aside from you and Vados, you've got only four fighters. If each one takes on a mission in the next month, you might not have anyone left to participate in the tournament!"
Beerus: "Are you planning to fight in the tournament yourself?"
Champa: "...You actually make a decent point. Alright, let's decide on the location and rules first. As for that eligibility condition, we'll wait and see how many of my thugs manage to complete missions this month."
Beerus: "Exactly. None of us can predict what will happen within a month."
Champa: "Still, I'm surprised. For once, you're saying something reasonable. You want my Universe 6 fighters to succeed?"
Beerus: "No, no, don't twist my words. I never said that! Don't make things up!"
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Vegeta: "There's still a month to go before the tournament. Right now, all I want is to fight Kakarot! @Kakarot, come fight me!"
Goku: "You're on, Vegeta! Let's see how strong you've become! Fighting you will definitely help me grow stronger too!"
Vegeta: "So what you're saying is, I wasn't strong enough to help you improve before?!"
Krillin: Cough cough "Vegeta, I'm sure Goku didn't mean it like that. But… now that you've pointed it out, it does kinda sound like it…"
Krillin: "But seriously, that's just how you interpreted it. Goku didn't imply any of that—it's all in your head."
Vegeta: "@Krillin, you little… just wait! After I'm done beating Kakarot, you're next!"
Goku: "Hey! Don't bully Krillin! Focus on me! Let's fight!"
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Far from civilization, in a desolate and wide-open wilderness, two warriors floated in the air—Goku and Vegeta.
Since they were about to go all out, they chose a place with no bystanders, so they wouldn't need to hold back.
Vegeta's eyes burned with excitement as he stared at his rival.
Vegeta: "Kakarot, I've waited a long time for this moment. Today, I finally get to defeat you!"
All his life, Vegeta had been chasing the same goal—to surpass the low-class Saiyan who always managed to stay ahead of him.
Despite his elite bloodline and pride, he had never been able to overcome Goku.
But now, it was different.
Thanks to the mission system, his strength had skyrocketed. For the first time in his life, he had absolute confidence.
He was sure—this time, he would win.
There had been a mission earlier that delayed their duel. But now, there was no such obstacle.
Unless another mission appeared now, there was nothing stopping their fight.
Even if a mission did show up, and neither of them took it, then Vegeta would still prioritize finishing this battle.
He had waited long enough.
Unless Goku managed to grab the mission again, today was the day.
Today, he would defeat Kakarot and officially surpass him.
But really—what were the odds of another mission appearing right now?
And what were the chances that Goku would grab it?
The probability was too low. Vegeta refused to believe such a coincidence would happen again.
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Champa: "@Goku, @Vegeta, can you do a live broadcast of your fight? We want to watch too!"
Beerus: "Champa, what are you plotting? This is a matter between our Universe 7 thugs. It has nothing to do with you."
Beerus knew how Champa's mind worked. If he wanted to watch the fight, it wasn't just for entertainment.
He was likely hoping to observe Goku and Vegeta's fighting styles in order to prepare Universe 6's fighters.
Whis: "Lord Beerus, it's not unreasonable. Maybe we could allow it if we supervise."
Beerus: "Hmph. We'll see. But this is our business."
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Back on Earth, the wind howled across the barren plain as Goku and Vegeta stood facing each other.
Energy surged around them, the atmosphere trembling from the sheer power radiating off their bodies.
Vegeta: "I've trained harder than ever before. This time, I'm not backing down."
Goku: "Let's see what you've got. I've been looking forward to this too."
Both Saiyans exploded into motion at the same time, their fists colliding with a thunderous boom that echoed across the land.
Shockwaves tore through the wilderness, and the sky itself seemed to crack under the pressure of their clashing energy.
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Somewhere far away, the group chat was still buzzing.
Krillin: "Looks like they finally started. This is going to be intense."
Piccolo: "They've both grown much stronger. It'll be a close match."
Jack: "Let's hope they don't cause another earthquake…"
Champa: "Still hoping for that live broadcast..."
Beerus: "Give it a rest already!"
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