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While Son Goku and Kefla clashed with the intensity of colliding stars, a parallel crisis was unfolding on the other side of the arena. Cabba, the young Saiyan protege from Universe 6, found himself cornered. During his first brush with elimination, it was Vegeta who had stepped in, saving him from the brink. The Prince of all Saiyans had even made a solemn vow to the boy: he would claim the final victory and use the Super Dragon Balls to resurrect Cabba and his universe.
However, as Cabba faced his second great trial, Vegeta was nowhere to be found. Driven by desperation and his promise to his mentor, Cabba unleashed a sudden, astonishing surge of Ki, shattering his limits to reach Super Saiyan 2. Golden lightning crackled around his small frame, but even this massive power-up was insufficient.
His opponent's strength was simply too overwhelming. Ultimately, the light of Cabba's aura flickered and died as he was sent tumbling out of the ring. With his departure, Universe 6 was pushed to the absolute edge, left with only two Namekian warriors to defend their existence.
The narrator's voice resonated across the dimensions, addressing the collective confusion of the audience. "Perhaps everyone is curious why Vegeta's attitude toward Cabba is so unique."
The explanation delved back into the history between the two. During the previous Martial Arts Tournament between Universe 6 and Universe 7, Cabba had humbly asked his opponent, Vegeta, for the secret to transformation. While Vegeta had responded with cold insults and verbal abuse, it was a calculated tactical move. He had provoked Cabba into a blind rage, forcing the boy's dormant Saiyan cells to ignite and trigger the first Super Saiyan transformation.
Since that day, Cabba had viewed Vegeta as his master, often addressing him with the respect of a true disciple. Though Vegeta's pride forced him to verbally deny the bond, his actions spoke of a deep, underlying mentorship. It was the ultimate display of Vegeta's "tsundere" natureāthe prickly exterior of a warrior concealing the heart of a teacher.
Across the Myriad Worlds, the revelation clicked into place.
"So they were master and disciple all along," viewers whispered. It explained why a man as ruthless as the Prince would promise to save an enemy. Vegeta was truly looking out for his student. This history also piqued the curiosity of many regarding the first tournament. They had seen glimpses of Zeno and the legendary assassin Hit; now, they hungered for the full footage of that earlier contest.
Back in the present timeline, inside Vegeta's training spaceship, the Prince stared at the screen in disbelief. "My disciple? I actually take a student from another universe?" The idea of a future where he was a family man and a mentor was jarring. Yet, he looked at Cabba's tenacity and begrudgingly admitted the boy must have some spark of Saiyan potential to earn his favor.
In the neighboring ship, Nappa's frustration finally boiled over. "A disciple? He treats a brat from another universe like royalty, but he killed meāhis own loyal subordinateālike a stray dog! Damn it!" The bald Saiyan's sense of betrayal was palpable.
The multiversal chat began to flicker with divine banter.
Beerus: "@Champa, oh dear Champa, another ace has fallen. You're down to two Namekians." Beerus: "It seems Universe 6 is about to be erased from existence." Champa: "Hmph! Don't get cocky, Beerus! Those two Namekians are tougher than they look. Universe 6 will outlast you all!"
Despite Champa's bluster, the mood among the other Gods of Destruction was grim. Hit was gone, Kefla was goneāUniverse 6 was a sinking ship. But the gods of Universes 2, 3, and 4 weren't laughing. They looked at the monsters Jiren and Goku and wondered how their own fighters could possibly survive such a meat grinder.
In the video, the Tournament of Power reached a fever pitch. Only six universes remained: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 11. Universe 7 held the numerical advantage with seven warriors still standing, making them a massive target.
The two Namekians of Universe 6 sought out Gohan and Piccolo, specifically drawn to the latter to test the strength of a Namekian from another reality. Meanwhile, the remaining warriors of Universe 2 moved in on Son Goku. Having exhausted his Ki to eliminate Kefla, Goku had reverted to his base form, his stamina at rock bottom.
While Gohan and Piccolo's battle was a standard, fierce martial arts exchange, the situation on Goku's side took a bizarre turn. The last three contestants from Universe 2āall menāprepared their assault. Helles, the Goddess of Destruction, led her eliminated teammates in a spirited cheer for their "last hope."
However, this wasn't just moral support. Through the "power of love" and the unique mechanics of Universe 2, the three goddesses who had been knocked out earlier channeled their magical essence into the three remaining male warriors. The transformation was... striking.
The trioāconsisting of a dignified old man with a white beard and two burly, muscular fightersāsuddenly found themselves wearing the frilled, feminine magical-girl outfits of the goddesses. To most viewers, it was a visual shock of the highest order. Yet, the people of Universe 2 cheered with genuine tears of joy, finding the sight absolutely beautiful.
"Among the twelve universes, the aesthetics of Universe 2 are quite... distinct," the narrator noted dryly.
To provide context, a photo flashed across the screen. It showed the strongest warrior of Universe 2, Ribrianne, in her untransformed state: a woman with long, flowing green hair and striking features. She was a goddess-level beauty, causing many "cultured" viewers across the dimensions to lean in closer, finally understanding what the universe of love was supposed to represent.
Akira watched the screen, his tactical mind racing. He knew that in a multiverse of infinite possibilities, even the power of "love" and unconventional transformations could hide a dangerous edge.