The aura from his body was released, and the swirling sand slowly dispersed.
On the ground, Goku's form was revealed.
He had long, slightly messy, jet-black hair that fell over his shoulders.
His piercing eyes had turned a brilliant golden color, with distinct pupils.
The crimson body hair covering his upper body was like a battle garment, complementing his well-defined chest muscles, constantly exuding a wild aura.
Goku came before Pan, reached out, and stroked her golden hair, saying with relief, "Thank you, Pan, you've gone to a lot of trouble."
"No, it's nothing, Grandpa, it's just so good to have you back."
Pan wiped away the tears from her eyes and immediately threw herself into Goku's embrace.
That long-lost sense of security was something the smaller Goku couldn't provide.
Goku also allowed Pan to hug him.
After an unknown amount of time,
"Alright, let's talk about anything else later. Miss Beryl might have something to say to me."
He still couldn't sense Beryl's aura, couldn't even find her at all, but Goku was certain she was nearby.
"Mm."
Pan left Goku's embrace.
As Pan relaxed, her Super Saiyan transformation disappeared, returning her to her normal state, and her spiky hair also returned to its original look.
Pan stumbled, her head buzzing, and she almost fell.
Goku, quick-eyed and quick-handed, quickly held her.
"Supreme Kai, please come over and heal Pan."
Goku called out to the Supreme Kai above.
"Oh, huh?"
"Alright."
Kibito Kai always seemed a beat slow.
"You don't need him, I'll do it."
Canceling the barrier covering the Supreme Kai Realm, Beryl appeared before Goku with Instant Transmission.
"Miss Beryl, you truly are unfathomable."
Goku laughed.
Even in his Super Saiyan 4 state, he couldn't sense her aura.
However, compared to before, his battle instincts could now vaguely react.
If she were to attack, he might not even be able to withstand a single blow.
"You're not bad either."
Beryl accepted Goku's flattery without a care.
With a wave of her hand, specks of white light fell onto the unconscious Pan.
A few seconds later, Pan slowly opened her eyes.
"What is this...?"
Pan looked at her grandpa's familiar face, feeling a bit confused.
After a brief conversation between the grandpa and granddaughter, Pan stepped back a few paces, leaving space for Beryl and Goku.
Beryl observed Goku for a moment, then smiled, "Congratulations, Goku, you now have the strength to defeat Baby."
"Ah, thanks to you."
Goku still tried to sense Beryl's aura, even though he knew the chances were slim, he still tried.
A moment later, Goku said, "May I ask you for a fight?"
"Fight me, are you sure?"
"I want to personally experience the gap between us."
"Alright."
Beryl didn't mind, "But, I have one condition."
"What condition?"
Goku was stunned.
"That is, you can only fight Baby tomorrow. I've already told Baby how to transform into Super Saiyan 4."
"I see... I agree."
Goku laughed.
"Eh? I thought you'd be angry!"
"Even if I didn't agree, I probably wouldn't be able to go there today, would I?"
Goku said, scratching his head.
He wanted to fight Beryl and see the difference between them.
But that didn't mean he, Goku, was stupid!
Even if he gave it his all, he definitely wouldn't win.
Rather than that, it was better to just agree.
"You truly are open-minded."
Beryl also smiled slightly.
First, he sent Pan to the Supreme Kai, as it wasn't safe to stay here.
Beryl once again created a barrier similar to the previous one around the Supreme Kai Realm.
This was to prevent the battle from affecting too wide an area.
Beryl and Goku were about to engage in an exceptionally intense and exciting battle, which was broadcast live to many group members.
[Kumoko: "Oh my, there's another fight involving the Group Leader to watch. I wonder if this time the Group Leader will suppress the opponent, or if the opponent will be stronger and suppress the Group Leader."]
[World's No. 1 Princess: "@Kumoko, you're getting more and more courageous."]
[Kumoko: "Ah? No way, it must have been that hateful Evil God D who hacked my account just now. I didn't say anything."]
[World's No. 1 Princess: "..."]
Goodness, Kumoko, you really know how to make an excuse.
Evil God D hacking your account, can you be any more ridiculous?
Although D's strength is alright, isn't it a bit far-fetched for her to hack the Chat Group?
The Chat Group couldn't even be detected by angels and the Grand Minister.
[World's No. 1 Princess: "Watch the live broadcast carefully, the strength of Super Saiyan 4 is not weak, it's many times stronger than the previous Gogeta. If you don't watch carefully, you'll miss it."]
[Shana: "@World's No. 1 Princess, I'm a bit curious, Group Leader, who is stronger, you or Goku?"]
[World's No. 1 Princess: "Couldn't you tell from Goku's words just now?"]
[Rimuru: "Of course the Group Leader is stronger! Otherwise, how could she be the Group Leader, don't you agree?"]
[World's No. 1 Princess: "Mm-hmm, watch carefully then."]
As they spoke, Goku and Beryl slowly ascended into the sky.
Goku slowly assumed a fighting stance.
With golden ki flaring around his entire body, Goku rapidly charged towards Beryl, his right fist gathering power, and he swung it fiercely, without a hint of gentleness.
The wind from his punch grazed past Beryl's ear, gently fluttering her white hair.
"When you throw a punch, your movements are too big."
Beryl dodged Goku's attack with just a single step to the side.
"Haa!"
Goku raised his other fist and attacked again.
This time, Beryl retreated slightly, once again narrowly dodging Goku's punch.
"You truly are strong."
Goku sighed with emotion, then followed up with a flurry of punches, like raindrops, continuously slamming towards Beryl's body.
However, even with Goku's fists creating afterimages, he still couldn't touch Beryl in the slightest.
"Can't hit her at all?"
Goku created some distance, gathered ki blasts in both hands, and released them instantly.
Dense golden ki blasts came from all directions.
Beryl didn't use any other techniques, still dodging within a very small range.
Suddenly, a chilling energy came from behind her.
"Instant Transmission?"
Goku had already disappeared from the position where he had fired the ki blasts.
Beryl lowered her body slightly, then, with lightning speed, charged towards Goku.
Bang!
Goku took a hit to his abdomen and was sent flying backward.
The Kamehameha, which hadn't fully charged, also dissipated in mid-air.
Goku's body slammed into the distant barrier's wall.