When Turles brought Kid Goku back to the group, everyone was still in a state of absolute shock. They couldn't believe that even after unleashing such terrifying power, Goku had been defeated by Turles so decisively. It was beyond their wildest imagination.
After being fed a Senzu Bean, Goku finally blinked his eyes open and coughed. "I stood no chance... Turles, you really are on another level."
Turles offered a small smile, but internally, he was cursing up a storm. Seriously, 'protagonist logic' is completely broken, isn't it? You used a 20x Kaioken on top of Super Saiyan 4?! Aren't you afraid of your heart exploding? This isn't Super Saiyan Blue! What, were you trying to get me written into a theatrical movie script as the final boss? Too bad for you, my cheats are even bigger than yours!
"You're strong, too," Turles said aloud. "But you've got nerves of steel. Using the Kaioken while in Super Saiyan 4 was a huge gamble."
Goku scratched his head and laughed. "I had no choice! The pressure you were putting on me was just too much, so I gave it a shot. I didn't actually expect it to work!"
Suddenly, the sky turned pitch black, catching everyone off guard.
"This is...?"
"Hmph. Bulma must be using the Dragon Balls," Vegeta grunted.
The Dragon Balls? Turles thought. Is that 'Gangster Dragon' about to show up?
A memory surfaced in his mind—the image of a blue dragon with a cigar hanging out of its mouth. That "social dragon" entrance was a legendary scene he had never forgotten.
Deciding he had to see it, Turles grabbed Future Bulma and vanished in an instant. The others blinked, startled by his sudden departure.
"Wait, where's he going?"
Goku and the others immediately followed his lead.
Sure enough, when Turles and Bulma arrived, the Dragon Balls were spewing out thick, pitch-black smoke. A blue, lazy-looking dragon emerged from the haze.
Bulma stared at the creature, stunned. "Is that... Shenron?"
"Shenron! Please restore the Earth to the way it was before it was destroyed!" the local Bulma shouted, though she was clearly confused by the dragon's bizarre appearance.
"I refuse."
The dragon, holding a cigar in its mouth, exhaled a thick cloud of smoke and answered Bulma with utter indifference.
Goku and the rest of the group arrived just in time to see this. They were dumbfounded. Since when did Shenron look like a chain-smoking hoodlum?
"Why won't you grant our wish?"
Puff—!
The dragon blew a smoke ring and spoke slowly. "Because of your constant abuse of the Dragon Balls, they have been filled with massive amounts of negative energy. Normally, this energy dissipates over time, but you've used them far too frequently. It's caused us Dragons to expend too much divine power."
"The Dragon God Realm has decided that the Dragon Balls are no longer to be used here. I've been sent to notify you. Furthermore, in your world..."
The dragon's lazy gaze suddenly landed on Turles. His eyes widened, and the cigar nearly fell out of his mouth. His expression shifted from boredom to sheer terror.
"Miracle Power? And it's... superior to mine? Does that mean...?"
The dragon immediately threw his cigar aside and bowed his head low toward Turles.
"My Lord, I had no idea you were here! I was simply following the rules!"
Turles was completely baffled by the reaction, but he kept his face stoic. "Just follow your rules. Pretend you didn't see me."
"Yes, yes! Understood, sir!"
Flash!
The dragon's figure vanished instantly, reverting into the seven Dragon Balls which then scattered across the horizon.
Turles narrowed his eyes. The Dragon God Realm? Is he referring to Dragon God Zalama? He was only ever mentioned in Dragon Ball Super... Why weren't the Shadow Dragons in Xenoverse?
It seems the waters of this Dragon Ball world run deeper than I thought.
Next up are the Shadow Dragons. I wonder if they can even handle Kakarot now that he's mastered the Kaioken.
Boom!
As the Dragon Balls scattered to different parts of the world, they transformed into the Shadow Dragons. Powerful, malevolent auras surged into the sky.
Feeling the dark energy rising from every direction, Goku and the others frowned. "What's going on?"
"Turles, do you know what this is?"
Turles nodded. "This is the consequence of overusing the Dragon Balls. They could no longer suppress the negative energy, and it has manifested into the Shadow Dragons. Our goal now is to defeat them and protect the Earth."
"Shadow Dragons? Because we used the balls too much?" Goku's expression turned serious. "I see. I understand now!"
"Then let's go take them down!"
Just as they were about to head out, Turles stopped them.
"Wait. I need you all to do me a favor first."
"Is there something else?"
"Yes. I need your help to turn Bulma into a Super Saiyan God."
"A Super Saiyan God? What's that?" Vegeta asked, his brow furrowing. He had clearly never heard the legend in this universe.
"The Super Saiyan God is a legendary transformation. It requires five righteous Saiyans to pour their 'Heart Energy' into a sixth Saiyan."
"Is that so? How interesting," Vegeta smirked. "Fine then, let's see what this 'Super Saiyan God' looks like!"
Although they were anxious to deal with the Shadow Dragons, they were willing to wait a moment if it meant increasing their team's combat power.
A moment later, Turles, Future Bulma, Pan, Goku, Vegeta, and Gohan formed a circle, joining hands.
Vegeta looked a bit awkward. He still couldn't get over how different—and how powerful—the Bulma from another universe was.
Hum—!
The five Saiyans involuntarily transformed into Super Saiyans. Their golden auras converged, flowing into Future Bulma's body.
Flash!
A blinding golden pillar of light erupted from the group, piercing through the clouds and dyeing the very sky with its brilliance.
The weather began to shift violently. Thunder roared across the clear sky, followed by a sudden hailstorm. Then came howling winds and a torrential downpour, before finally, auspicious clouds broke through the chaos.
Buzz!
The aura surrounding Bulma turned a fiery red. Her entire body was bathed in a crimson glow, enveloped by a shimmering, flame-like aura.
Crr-ack!
A sound like shattering glass echoed. The intense aura vanished, and when Bulma was revealed to the group, her appearance had changed dramatically.
Her hair and eyes had turned a deep, vibrant crimson. She looked several years younger, and her entire being radiated a divine aura—one that ordinary humans couldn't even perceive.
However, far away in the Sacred World of the Kai, Old Kai and Kibito Kai were a different story. As they felt the staggering divine pressure, cold sweat poured down their faces.
"Such powerful Godly Ki... Who is that?!"
Old Kai hurriedly used his magic on his crystal ball. When the image of Bulma appeared, the ancient deity froze in shock.
"How is this possible?! How can it be her?!"