Goku's Super Saiyan 2, The Overwhelming Pressure from ZeruOne month later, in West City on Earth in Universe 7 of the Dragon Ball Super timeline.
Zeru and Lazuli walked side by side along a bustling street.
"Hmm?"
As they walked, Zeru suddenly raised an eyebrow.
"What's wrong?" Lazuli asked, glancing at him curiously.
"Goku… that guy actually broke past the limits of Super Saiyan and became the first to reach Super Saiyan 2."
A hint of surprise appeared on Zeru's face.
In the original story, it was Gohan who first achieved Super Saiyan 2.
But now, because Zeru had interfered and eliminated Cell early, Gohan never had the chance to unleash his hidden potential in battle.
So Zeru had assumed it would take much longer for anyone to reach that level.
Yet in just one month—
Goku had already done it.
Clearly, the butterfly effect was in full swing.
"Super Saiyan 2? Sounds impressive," Lazuli said with a faint smile, her tone indifferent.
And it made sense.
Goku's strength had nothing to do with her.
Zeru didn't dwell on it any further. He continued spending time with Lazuli, and their relationship grew closer by the day.
Another three months passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, at Kame House, the Z Fighters had gathered together, all wearing congratulatory smiles.
"Goku, congratulations on fully mastering Super Saiyan 2!"
Krillin stood on his toes and excitedly patted Goku's shoulder.
"Haha! The power boost from Super Saiyan 2 is incredible! Right now, I feel like I could easily crush the version of myself from four months ago. No wonder… no wonder Zeru could defeat Super Saiyan Vegeta so easily—and even kill Cell effortlessly!"
Goku laughed, scratching the back of his head. Alongside his excitement, there was also an intense battle intent when he mentioned Zeru.
"Uncle Goku… Mr. Zeru doesn't exist in the future world."
At that moment, Future Trunks spoke in a low voice.
Instantly, everyone's attention turned to him.
"Phew…"
Trunks took a deep breath, his expression serious.
"I can say with absolute certainty that Mr. Zeru doesn't exist in our world. Otherwise… Earth wouldn't have fallen into ruin under those evil androids."
Hearing this, Master Roshi frowned slightly, deep in thought.
After a few seconds, he spoke in a low voice, "I haven't met this Zeru you speak of, but I believe he's not evil. With his power, if he truly meant harm, he wouldn't have given Goku and the others any chance to grow."
Having lived for centuries, Roshi saw things more clearly than most.
"That… makes sense," Piccolo said calmly.
Bang! Bang!
"I really want to fight Zeru and show him my Super Saiyan 2!"
Goku clenched his fists excitedly.
"Oh? You want to fight me that much?"
As soon as Goku finished speaking, a warm voice echoed around them.
Whoosh!
A gust of wind followed as Zeru and Lazuli appeared before everyone.
"Zeru!"
Goku turned instantly, calling out his name—
And immediately transformed into Super Saiyan 2.
Golden aura surged, lightning crackling around him. His power was overwhelming.
"Final combat power: 150 billion."
Zeru glanced at him and instantly read his strength, a satisfied smile forming on his lips.
In the Majin Buu saga, early Super Saiyan 2 Goku only had around 200 billion power.
But now, years ahead of that point, he was already at 150 billion.
Clearly, his future growth would far surpass the original timeline.
"So that's Zeru… the Saiyan everyone's been talking about?"
Master Roshi examined him carefully, his brow slowly furrowing.
At first glance, Zeru seemed… ordinary.
Aside from being handsome, nothing stood out.
But the moment that thought formed—
Zeru's gaze shifted toward him.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Their eyes met.
Roshi's heart began pounding wildly. Cold sweat covered his body.
"No… this man is anything but ordinary!"
His face filled with shock.
The pressure from that single glance—
Was overwhelming.
And this wasn't the first time he had felt such presence.
He had once met Kami.
Even if Kami wasn't overwhelmingly strong, his divine aura made one feel as though facing the heavens.
But Zeru?
That single glance carried pressure tens of thousands of times greater.
And Roshi wasn't the only one.
At that moment, Piccolo was also drenched in sweat.
When their eyes met for just a fraction of a second—
He felt like he was facing a true god.
"Zeru… fight me!"
Goku stepped forward, issuing another challenge.
"Alright."
Zeru turned his gaze to him and smiled gently, nodding in agreement.