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Chapter 170 - Chapter 170 : Ultra Instinct Reappears

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Kale's power spiraled out of control as she surged once more into her terrifying, berserk state. Caulifla, recognizing the danger, immediately stepped in to calm her protégé. She knew that in this mindless frenzy, Kale could no longer distinguish friend from foe.

Under Caulifla's urgent encouragement, Kale finally regained her sanity, channeling that raw chaos into a stabilized and immense Super Saiyan transformation.

With both female Saiyans fighting in perfect sync, Son Goku found himself struggling. Even as a veteran warrior, the sheer pressure of their combined Ki forced him onto the defensive. Fortunately, the brief lull in previous skirmishes had allowed Goku to recover just enough stamina to tap into his godly reserves. With a sharp shout, he flared his aura into the brilliant, sapphire glow of Super Saiyan Blue, reclaiming the advantage with his superior speed and refined technique.

Caulifla realized that even their combined power wasn't enough to overcome the veteran Saiyan from Universe 7. However, she wasn't discouraged; she still held their ultimate trump card. She signaled to Kale and produced a shimmering Potara Earring.

Following her lead, Kale donned the matching earring. In an instant, two pillars of dazzling light erupted, swirling together until their physical forms merged into a single, overwhelming presence.

When the light faded, a new warrior stood in their place. This fighter possessed the fierce confidence of Caulifla and the bottomless potential of Kale, her voice a dual-toned resonance of both women. This was Kefla, the ultimate fusion warrior of Universe 6.

Given to them by Champa as a final insurance policy, the Potara fusion granted Kefla power that dwarfed the sum of her parts. Even in Super Saiyan Blue, Goku was suddenly completely outmatched, falling into a desperate crisis as Kefla's Ki shook the very foundations of the arena.

In the spectator stands, the God of Destruction Beerus was livid. He pointed a finger at his twin brother, shouting, "Champa, you despicable cheat! You actually let your fighters use the Potara Earrings to fuse? You've brought an item into the ring! That's a blatant violation of the rules!"

Beerus was deeply unsettled. It was bad enough that Goku had to fight two Saiyans at once, but facing a fusion was a different league entirely. As a God, he knew the multiplicative power of the Potara; Kefla was many times stronger than the girls combined. To Beerus, this was a clear breach of the Tournament of Power's regulations.

Champa merely smirked, crossing his arms with smug satisfaction. "Hmph! Beerus, look at the high bench. Lord Zeno and the Grand Minister haven't said a word. If they haven't complained, then Universe 6 hasn't broken any rules!"

His retort silenced Beerus immediately. It was true; if the fusion were illegal, the Grand Minister would have erased them on the spot. In the Tournament of Power, the "rules" were entirely subject to the whims of the Zenos. If the Omni-Kings found the fusion exciting, then it was legal. If they didn't, it wasn't. Goku simply had to endure the consequences of their divine entertainment.

Across the multiverse on Planet Sadala, the resident Saiyans watched the broadcast in awe. "Those earrings are incredible!" Akira remarked, his eyes wide with tactical appreciation. As a transmigrator, he recognized the game-changing nature of such an artifact. Even a weakened Super Saiyan Blue Goku was a titan, yet Kefla was suppressing him with ease.

Nearby, Tien Shinhan watched with a disciplined frown, analyzing the flow of Ki. While the power was undeniable, Akira noticed the local Saiyans' reactions. They were inspired, yet cautious. These earrings were a magnificent shortcut, but they were ultimately an external tool. To a true warrior, the goal remained mastering one's own latent transformations.

Back in the video, Kefla's relentless assault finally reached its peak. A devastating blow sent Goku crashing into the rubble, his stamina depleted and his blue aura flickering out. Kefla charged her ultimate energy move, intending to end the fight then and there. But at the precipice of defeat, a miracle occurred. Goku stood up, his eyes vacant as if he were dreaming, yet his presence felt heavier than the world itself.

A silver-gray light, ethereal and cold, began to radiate from his body. Goku had broken through his shell once again, re-entering the state of Ultra Instinct. With effortless, reflexive movements, he dodged Kefla's most high-speed attacks, turning the tide of the battle in an instant.

The Gods of Destruction were stunned. Champa jumped from his seat, screaming, "That's cheating! How can a mortal enter Ultra Instinct a second time?" Even Vermoud of Universe 11 looked troubled. "To master such a state twice in one day... even if he isn't at Jiren's level yet, this is beyond outrageous."

Most Gods hadn't even touched the hem of Ultra Instinct, yet this human was doing it while his stamina was at rock bottom. Beerus, however, let out a booming laugh. "Hahahaha! That is Son Goku! Have you learned nothing from watching him? He is the man who thrives in desperation. He doesn't just fight; he creates miracles."

Beerus felt a sense of pride. He remembered his own fight with Goku—how the Saiyan had absorbed the power of the Super Saiyan God and continued to push far beyond his limits. Beerus hadn't spared Earth just for the food; he had spared it because Goku had earned his respect. As the silver light of Ultra Instinct intensified, the God of Destruction knew the real fight was only just beginning.

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