After a brief rest, Whis reappeared in front of Goten in a blink, his movements faster than light. Without hesitation, he launched a flurry of punches, each one traveling at unimaginable speed.
Goten reacted swiftly, dodging while countering with strikes of his own. Their movements blurred into countless silver flashes, lighting up the universe as the battle raged on. The violent storms caused by their clash swept outward, spreading across the cosmos.
In the God of Destruction's Realm, Vegeta and Beerus stood on edge, their gazes fixed on the distant battlefield. Both men gritted their teeth in frustration.
"Once, the gap between us and Goten wasn't this wide," Vegeta muttered, his pride stinging.
Beerus sighed heavily. "And now… in just a few years, he's reached a level where he can fight Whis on equal footing. It's infuriating." His voice held a tinge of jealousy.
Beerus had lived for hundreds of millions of years, yet his strength paled in comparison to Goten, who was only seventeen. The thought was almost unbearable.
BANG!
Goten was suddenly hurled backward, his body streaking across the void like a comet. Gritting his teeth, he clenched his fists and slowed his momentum, halting himself in midair.
"Ahhh!"
With a loud cry, Goten unleashed a barrage of energy blasts, hundreds of them firing from his hands in rapid succession. The glowing spheres streaked toward Whis like a meteor shower.
Whis, unfazed, dodged effortlessly, weaving between the attacks with grace. As the barrage ceased, Goten wasted no time. He surged forward at superluminal speed, his fist striking so fast it created invisible ripples in space.
Despite Whis' agility, Goten's punch connected from behind, sending the angel reeling. Goten seized the moment, appearing in front of Whis and delivering a devastating blow to his abdomen with all his might.
Whis cried out as he was flung backward, his body glowing like a streak of light.
"Kamehameha!"
Clasping his hands together, Goten condensed a massive blue energy wave and unleashed it toward Whis. The blast tore through space, its brilliance lighting up the dark void. Whis raised his hands, creating a shield to block the attack.
"Ahhh!" Goten roared, pouring every ounce of his strength into the Kamehameha. The sheer force overwhelmed Whis, pushing him back until the energy wave detonated in a colossal explosion.
A massive blue storm swept across the cosmos, the shockwave spreading in all directions. When the smoke and debris finally cleared, Goten heard a familiar voice.
"Ding! Congratulations to the master for defeating Whis and obtaining the Super Saiyan VII Advancement Card."
The system's voice echoed in Goten's mind.
"Master, would you like to use the Super Saiyan VII Advancement Card?"
"Use it!" Goten replied without hesitation.
"Yes!"
As the system confirmed, Goten felt an immense surge of power course through his body. His energy swelled, his aura shining brighter than ever before.
As the smoke dissipated, Whis' figure emerged. His clothes were tattered, large holes torn through the fabric. Despite his appearance, he carried himself with composure.
Goten clenched his fists, ready to continue the fight. However, Whis raised a hand.
"No more," Whis said, his voice calm but firm. "I concede."
Hearing this, Goten let his energy subside, his body returning to its normal state.
The two fighters returned to the God of Destruction's Realm. Whis retrieved his staff from the ground and, with a wave, restored his clothing.
"Whis actually lost," Beerus murmured, his disbelief evident.
"Yes, Lord Beerus," Whis confirmed. "Goten is the strongest mortal I have ever seen, and he's only seventeen. His potential is limitless."
Beerus' expression grew serious. "Strongest? If more mortals like Goten appear, I'll be surpassed in no time."
Whis chuckled. "Lord Beerus, you worry too much. Besides, I'll always be here to protect you."
"I don't care," Beerus grumbled. "I want to get stronger."
"Very well, Lord Beerus," Whis said with a smile. "Starting tomorrow, you'll train with Goku and the others."
Beerus nodded.
"Then, Lord Beerus, Dad, if there's nothing else, I'll head back to Earth," Goten said.
"Go ahead," Goku replied.
With a nod, Goten teleported away.
In the Grand Zeno Palace, the Grand Priest observed the battle's conclusion through his staff. Seeing Goten's victory, he sighed thoughtfully.
"A mortal with such strength…" he muttered, his gaze lingering on Goten's image before turning to other matters.
Two days later, Goten took the entrance exam for Orange Star High School. He passed with flying colors and was officially admitted.
At Bulma's house, Trunks threw an arm around Goten's shoulder, grinning.
"Congratulations on getting into the same high school as me, Goten!"
"Don't congratulate me," Goten replied, shrugging. "I don't even want to study."
Trunks laughed. "You're so different from your brother. Gohan's a scholar now!"
"My brother is my brother. I'm me," Goten said, smirking.
"Fair enough. You definitely take after your dad more," Trunks teased.
As they talked, Marron descended from the sky, landing lightly before them.
"Brother Goten, Brother Trunks!" she called out.
Trunks smirked knowingly. "You're here to see Goten, aren't you?"
Marron's cheeks flushed red. "No! I just wanted to know if Brother Goten passed the entrance exam for Orange Star High School!"
"He passed," Trunks said, grinning.
"Really? That's wonderful!" Marron exclaimed. "Which class were you assigned to, Goten?"
"The third class," Goten replied.
"Me too!" Marron said excitedly.
"Well then," Trunks said, laughing. "I'll leave you two to talk. I don't want to be a third wheel."
Marron's face turned even redder. "Trunks!"
"Trunks!" Goten yelled, glaring at his friend.
Trunks took off running. "Catch me if you can!"
"Don't run!" Goten shouted, chasing after him.
Two days later, Goten arrived at Orange Star High School with a cross-body bag slung over his shoulder. His outstanding exam scores had already made an impression, and his homeroom teacher greeted him warmly.
"Goten-san, could you introduce yourself to the class?"
Goten nodded. "My name is Goten. I'm seventeen years old, and I enjoy practicing martial arts."
"Practicing martial arts?" The students murmured among themselves, intrigued by his introduction.
Marron, sitting among the students, leaned toward her classmates and whispered proudly, "Goten-nii is the strongest person in the universe!"
"The strongest in the universe?" one student asked skeptically. "Stronger than Mr. Satan?"