The Ultimate Rivals, Clashing Once More!

Man... Today just isn't my day! I didn't expect any of this so soon after coming to this era!

Complaining won't change anything. We have to fight our way out of this somehow!

FINAL... FLAAAAASH!!!

GAAAAAHHHHHH!!!

What a bunch of pathetic losers! Struggling against someone this weak!

V-Vegeta...! H-Ha, ha! You really saved our butts!

Heh, I figured you'd come... Your timing couldn't have been better!

Explain what's going on. Just as I realized I was back on Earth, I found myself in a war zone.

What the hell is happening?

I see, so you just arrived... Alright, I'll fill you in.

The Tournament of Time...

In other words, all of us have been yanked here from different timelines without a say in the matter.

Yeah, that about sums it up... And um, if you don't mind me asking, which Vegeta are you?

I was in the middle of fighting in the Tournament of Power. And what about you two?

The Tournament of Power, huh? We were just returning from that after it ended. Krillin and I are in the same boat.

...! The tournament is over?! Then that means...

That's right. Since this is the future for you, I'll spare all the details.

Universe 7 came out the winners.

Tch!

I can already imagine how you're feeling, Vegeta. You were in the middle of fighting in the Tournament of Power...

...only to be told it's over, and what the outcome was. I'm sure that doesn't sit right with you.

Shut your mouth. I don't need your pity!

I'll admit I'm not happy about this. But if that's the case, I'll just take my battle here!

Heh... You're right. That's all we can do right now...

...

Whoa! What the heck?!

Seems like a fight is breaking out. It appears to be a ways off. I can't believe we can feel the impact from here!

T-That was...!

...

Ha! Ha, ha, ha!

...? Vegeta?

I think I understand. It's him...!

W-Whaddya mean? Who's "him"?!

Looks like there's going to be a fight that'll stir my blood after all!!

Suddenly it seems like this battle royale might actually be worth joining!

...?! Vegeta? W-What are you going on about?!

Haa... Haa...! Wh-What the hell?! Why aren't any of my attacks landing?!

...It's useless.

None of you stand a chance against me now.

G-Goku!! What's going on?! How are you so powerful?!

HA!

YAAAARGH?!

Heh... Even when dealing with small fry, that power of yours never ceases to amaze me.

So, you made it to this future Earth too? Not that I'm surprised.

It seems like you already have a grasp on the situation, so there's no need to explain anything. Or hold back.

Having to fight alongside you in order to win the Tournament of Power went against my very nature!

Since it was a means to an end, I have no qualms with it.

...

Even so, something nagged at me. I couldn't help but think...

Between the two of us, whose strength reigns supreme?!

I'm sure it's crossed your mind as well!

It has.

I'm overjoyed! Now there's no need to worry about protecting our universe, or any other obligation that's been thrust upon us.

This is simply a battle; the opportunity to prove myself against an opponent I've been longing to fight has presented itself!

And there's no better stage than here.

This is the place the two of us first fought, isn't it?

That's right. Perfect, isn't it?

Heh. Why not? I'll take you on, Vegeta! Let's do this...!

Here I go! KAKAROT!!!

HNRAAAAAAAH!!

...

Tch! Avoiding my attacks so nonchalantly...! This really is the technique of the gods.

Yes. I think I'm beginning to really understand what Whis meant...

Hmph. This isn't like you. You're too composed.

By emptying your mind, your body instinctively moves on its own, is that it?

Ha, ha... Fighting this version of you has made it clear.

That technique doesn't suit me.

Then what are you going to do?

Isn't it obvious? I can't deny who I am!

...!

I'll shatter through my limits in my own way! On my own terms!!

NRAAAAAAGH!!!

HAAAAAH...!!

That's the form you used in the Tournament of Power...

Witness, Kakarot...

This is my all! The pinnacle of my strength!

...! Nngh...!

That's some real power...

Now then... The real fight begins. Brace yourself, Kakarot!

There's never a dull moment when fighting you...!

GRAAAAAAH!

Oof...!

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Gah...?!

Haha...! I can tell, Kakarot...!

You still haven't mastered Ultra Instinct!

The second you evade an attack is when your movements slow down!

I can see them! They're over there!

When Vegeta mentioned "him", he meant Goku?!

Not just any Goku. Is that Ultra Instinct?! Then that means he's also from the Tournament of Power!

Even though that Goku's using Ultra Instinct, Vegeta's holding his own. He's pretty incredible too!

Ordinarily, there's no one who could hold a candle to Goku with the way he is now. But Vegeta is a special case...

Huh...?

Urg...

Hah! It seems like you're struggling! Well of course you are!

No matter how fast you've become, or how much you empty your mind, you're still Kakarot after all!

...?!

I've waited so long to fight you...! Trained endlessly to defeat you! My desire to be the best has never burned brighter! You can tell, can't you?!

You can read my moves...?!

Don't lump me in with the likes of all the others! This is where I'm going to defeat you!

I'll go even further beyond the power of the gods!

I-I get it... It's 'cause he's fought Goku a bunch of times already. That's why...!

Exactly. Goku may be able to instinctively dodge any attack from any opponent...

...but with all the experience Vegeta has fighting against Goku and his compulsion to win, he's able to keep up with his movements!

Their fighting styles really are polar opposites!

DAAAAAHHHHH!!!

Oof... Ugh!

What's wrong Kakarot?! Is defending all you're capable of?! You'll lose at this rate!

You're stronger than that! So show me!!

...!

HAAAAAA!

(Vegeta... You're really something...)

(...I don't want it to end like this either...!)

GALICK GUN!!!

Haaa... Ha...

I thought I had him against the wall! But he's completely unscathed...!

It's not over... I can keep going...!

(What's this pressure?! There's a terrifying intensity coming from Kakarot!)

L-Look at Goku! Is that what I think it is?!

Yeah... It's just like Whis said during the Tournament of Power. It's happening again. Goku's severed the link between his body and consciousness.

Goku wants to beat Vegeta, his ultimate rival. That simple goal is his entire focus.

At this point, his Ki is rising without him even thinking of it.

...Hhhh...!

...HAAAA...!

...

What the...?!

Well, Vegeta... It's not like I want to lose to you either.

And with the power of Ultra Instinct... I'm gonna win!

UROOOOOHHH!!!

...!

UGH... GAH?!

GUOOOOOOHHH!!!

Tch! In that case...

...TAKE THIS!

Damn it! None of my attacks are landing! Is this...mastered Ultra Instinct?!

Your attacks won't get anywhere near me.

...!

...

Hmph... Is that so?

Compared to the first time we fought, our roles have reversed quite a bit...

Back then I thought you would never rival me, yet look at how things stand now...

No matter how much I've trained, you've always been one step ahead!

...

...And I'm grateful!

...Wha?

As long you're around, I'll continue to get even stronger!

There are no limits!

...?!

HAAAAAAAAAAH!!!

Even now, your Ki's still rising...?

...

I should also thank you... I need someone like you to fight against!

...HAA!

Gahh?!

Tch... Bastard! I-I've come so far... But I can't seem to bridge the gap...!

You're still keeping up with this power...

You're the real deal.

Hmph! Don't think this will end with me merely "keeping up"!

At this rate, I'll surpass you soon enough...!

I can't believe he can go up against Goku in that form! Is he really the Vegeta we know from the Tournament of Power?!

It isn't just Vegeta who's growing stronger. Goku is too. He's growing more powerful as they fight!

If one of them surpasses their limits, it won't be long before the other one does too.

Hmph... That's how they've always managed to do it.

*Huff*... *Huff*... Damn!

WROOOOOOH!!

HAAAAAAAAAAAH!

I'm winning this fight!

Here I come!

Alright, Kakarot! We're going to settle the score!

HYAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

OOOOOOOOH!!!

Guh... That's it...!

I'M FINISHING THIS!

...!

Let's see if you can handle this, Kakarot!!!

THIS IS EVERYTHING I HAVE!!

Guess I have no choice. I'm going all out too!

Holy crap! Wh-What an explosion! I thought the whole area was done for!

What happened to them...?!

...

...

Guh... Haa...!

...

G-Goku won...?!

Don't be so sure. A fight like that is a lot for even Goku.

GUH?! AHHHHHHHHH?!

He's recoiling from Ultra Instinct! I-Is he okay?! Hey! Goku! You too, Vegeta!

Ugh...

Guh...

Ah! Thank goodness! You're both alive!

Hey, Krillin. Let's bring them to a safe place. We can't leave them here like this.

Wait, not so fast!

What...?

Haha! Think about it. Now it's time for the real fight to start. Right?

Of...

Of course...!

V-Vegeta...?!

Yeah... You said it...!

Goku...? You too?!

I'm...I'm so close to winning it all! Like hell I'm going to give up here!

Vegeta... You're being too reckless!

Shut up! We're doing this again!

See! I was right!

Ha... Ha, ha...! Saiyans are beyond belief.

Phew...! We can't transform anymore after being beaten up like that!

In other words, we're on equal terms. I don't want to hear any complaints!

Nope, that's not it...! I'm just glad that we made it this far...

I'm glad there's someone I can go all out against!

Hmph!

Let's keep fighting until the bitter end!

No holding back!

Yeah!

Wouldn't have it any other way!

Heh, heh...!

Heh, heh heh!

...

GET READY, VEGETA!!

COME AT ME!!

DAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!