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With the erasure of Universe 4, the Tournament of Power's fighting stage grew hauntingly quiet, leaving only three universes in the fray. The formidable trio from Universe 11—Jiren, Toppo, and Dyspo—remained motionless, observing with cold calculation as the mechanical warriors of Universe 3 launched a desperate offensive against Universe 7.
Led by a doctor in a pristine lab coat, three robotic entities sought to overwhelm Son Goku and his allies, yet they were fundamentally outmatched by the raw Ki of the Saiyans.
Refusing to yield, Universe 3 unleashed its ultimate technological gambit. The three robots merged into a single, hulking machine, but even this combined might failed to shatter Universe 7's defenses. In a final act of resolve, the doctor himself joined the fusion, triggering a cataclysmic transformation.
The resulting entity, the Ultimate Combined Warrior Aniraza, was a titan of unparalleled proportions. Its power level eclipsed anything Universe 3 had previously displayed, forcing five warriors from Universe 7—excluding Frieza, who watched with detached interest—to coordinate a simultaneous assault.
During the chaotic melee, Aniraza found an opening, launching a strike that sent Android 17 hurtling toward the void beyond the stage's edge. Just as elimination seemed certain, a flash of movement intercepted his fall. Android 18 had sacrificed her own position, using the last of her momentum to propel her brother back onto the fighting surface. As she plummeted into the stands, Universe 7 was reduced to five remaining combatants.
Fueled by a cold fury over his sister's sacrifice, Android 17 spearheaded a relentless counterattack. Supported by the combined Ki of Son Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta, the team unleashed a devastating volley that shattered the Ultimate Combined Warrior's core. With Aniraza's defeat, Universe 3 was marked for erasure.
They accepted their end with the cold, calculated logic that defined their civilization. The Supreme Kai of Universe 3 stoically noted that their defeat was a statistical certainty after their best efforts failed.
As the Zen-Ohs raised their hands, the God of Destruction Mosco revealed his true form—a small, horned figure emerging from the mechanical shell of his armor—waving a final, silent goodbye to his Angel before vanishing into nothingness.
Now, only Universe 7 and Universe 11 remained on the fractured stage. The final decisive battle had arrived. While Universe 7 held the numerical advantage with Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Frieza, and Android 17, the sheer pressure emanating from Jiren suggested that numbers alone would not decide the outcome.
Across the dimensional communication channels, the atmosphere was electric.
"So, it comes down to this," Vermoud remarked, his tone dripping with confidence. "@Beerus, I hope you're prepared. Victory belongs to Universe 11!"
Vermoud felt the win was already within his grasp. Goku was visibly exhausted, his stamina depleted from previous bouts, and the likelihood of him tapping into the God-tier power of Ultra Instinct again seemed marginal at best. To Vermoud, Toppo and Dyspo were more than enough to handle the remnants of Universe 7; Jiren was simply the insurance policy.
"Hmph! Don't start celebrating yet, Vermoud," Beerus snapped back, though a bead of sweat rolled down his brow. "We still have the numbers!"
"Numbers mean nothing against absolute strength," Vermoud countered.
Beerus fell silent, unable to argue the logic. He knew the odds were grim—perhaps less than a ten percent chance of survival. Yet, he looked at Goku and remembered the countless times the Saiyan had defied the laws of reality. In the Wanjie Multiverse, across the heavens and myriad worlds, the audience was reaching a fever pitch.
"The final hour is here," Akira noted, his eyes fixed on the screen with the tactical precision of a veteran transmigrator. He analyzed the Ki signatures, knowing that while Universe 11 held the power, Universe 7 held the heart.
The sentiment echoed through the dimensions. From the Armor Summoners' world, Tien Shinhan watched with bated breath, his spirit resonating with the warriors on screen.
"I have to believe in Universe 7," declared Zhang Chulan. "We've seen Goku and the others climb from the dirt to reach the level of Gods. I want to see one more miracle!"
"Do your best, Goku! Vegeta!" Ichigo Kurosaki shouted, his voice joining a chorus of millions. From the Hidden Leaf, Naruto Uzumaki added his cheers to the fray, his hope radiating across the multiverse. Because the records displayed were centered on the journey of Universe 7, the spectators felt a profound affinity for Earth's defenders.
Vermoud watched the outpouring of support with a dismissive pout. "Beerus, your universe is certainly popular. But popularity doesn't win battles. You're asking for a miracle that can topple Jiren? Such a thing doesn't exist."
The stage was set, the warriors were ready, and the fate of existence hung on the collision of these two final powers.