Dragon Ball Super

Goku and Vegeta exploit Freeza's stamina issues during their intense battle on Earth.

Goku and Freeza engage in a prolonged fight where Goku endures heavy blows while dodging. Vegeta and Goku observe Freeza’s declining stamina and power level, though Freeza remains unaware. Vegeta urges Goku to finish the battle quickly before Freeza recovers. Goku transforms into Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan, and Freeza powers up again. Although Freeza initially dominates, his attacks soon tire him out as his weakness resurfaces. Goku reveals that Freeza failed to master the Golden form due to rushing to Earth. Freeza realizes his mistake and communicates with Sorbet. Goku powers down and warns Freeza to leave. Suddenly, Sorbet shoots Goku through the chest. Freeza steps on the wound, gloating about his backup plan and mocking Goku’s overconfidence. Just as Freeza prepares to deliver the final blow, Vegeta intervenes by shooting Freeza, declaring it is his turn to fight.

Goku Injured as Vegeta Transforms and Freeza Destroys Earth Before Time Reset

Vegeta saves a critically injured Goku from Freeza by redirecting a blast that kills Sorbet. Vegeta then reveals his Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan form, completely overpowering the enraged Freeza. Refusing defeat, Freeza destroys the Earth, but Whis protects the group. Whis offers to rewind time by a few minutes, allowing Goku to charge a Kamehameha and defeat Freeza. The timeline resets to the end of the battle between Vegeta and Freeza. Afterward, the group reunites at Capsule Corp, where Piccolo is revived using the Namekian Dragon Balls. Gohan announces his intention to resume training to protect his loved ones, which pleases Piccolo.

Champa, the God of Destruction from the Sixth Universe, Arrives on Beerus' Planet

Beerus and Champa, twin Gods of Destruction, clash before introducing their attendants, Whis and Vados. A debate over culinary superiority highlights the rivalry between Universe Six and Universe Seven. Vados reveals that Universe Six's Earth was destroyed, prompting Champa to propose a tournament for ownership of Universe Seven's Earth. Beerus initially rejects the challenge as impossible, but Champa notes the Super Dragon Balls can facilitate the event. Goku confirms Bulma can locate the final ball needed for the wish. Consequently, Beerus agrees to the tournament, escalating tensions between the two universes and their respective deities.

Shanpa Hosts Martial Arts Tournament on Nameless Planet While Bulma Seeks Super Dragon Balls

Shanpa organizes a martial arts competition on an unnamed planet in Universe Six, with Vados shaping the arena. Goku proposes rules resembling Earth's Tenkaichi Budokai, while Vegeta suggests a written exam to filter participants. On Earth, Whis asks Bulma to use her Dragon Radar for the final Super Dragon Ball, but she prefers summoning Shenlong. Shenlong admits he cannot locate the balls. Meanwhile, Beerus tells Shanpa that Goku is only his second strongest foe and departs to recruit Monaka, his greatest opponent. Bulma completes the Super Dragon Radar, aiming to gather Universe Seven's Super Dragon Balls before Beerus can wish for global destruction. The event is set to start days after Beerus and Shanpa's meeting.

Universe Seven Team Training: Finalizing the Roster and Recalling Past Events

Goku and Vegeta secure Piccolo and Majin Boo as the final members of the Universe Seven team for the upcoming tournament. Although Gohan considers participating, he is unable to join due to a conflicting business meeting on the tournament day. Meanwhile, Beerus and his companions reflect on recent developments. Beerus and Whis analyze the motives behind Shanpa's strategies. The episode features a sequence of flashbacks that recap the series history, concluding with the defeat of Freeza. This segment serves to review key events leading up to the current conflict.

Bulma and Jaco seek Zunoo-sama's guidance on the Super Dragon Balls' location.

Bulma and Jaco travel to meet Zunoo-sama, an omniscient alien, to inquire about the Super Dragon Balls. Upon arrival, they encounter Geppuman, a spacefaring criminal wanted for leaving a restaurant without paying. After subduing him, they are rewarded by skipping the waiting list to consult Zunoo-sama immediately. Bulma inadvertently wastes two of her three questions but learns that the Super Dragon Balls have a specific radius and were previously scattered across Universe Six and Universe Seven. This encounter provides crucial details regarding the artifacts' properties and their historical distribution between these two universes, aiding their ongoing search efforts.

The Tournament Begins as the Universe Seven Team Travels to the Nameless Planet

Earthlings assemble for the tournament journey while Goku and Vegeta exit the Room of Spirit and Time. The group visits Beerus' planet to recruit Monaka before heading to the competition. They encounter strange rivals, including a Saiyan with a unique past and a fighter resembling Freeza. Following a written exam, Majin Boo is disqualified for sleeping, leaving Universe Seven short-handed. Beerus assigns Monaka to compete last. After a game of janken determines the order, Goku fights first, followed by Vegeta and Piccolo. Goku enters the ring against Botamo, a large bear-like opponent, to begin the matches.

Goku defeats Botamo and faces Frost, who exploits a sudden weakness to win the match.

Goku battles Botamo, initially struggling due to overeating, but eventually throws him out of the ring to secure a victory for Universe Seven. The next match features Frost, a hero from Universe Six who resembles Freeza but is kind and eager for a challenge. Goku surprises Frost by knowing his transformation history. Frost adopts a form similar to Freeza’s third stage, prompting Goku to reveal his own ability to transform into a Super Saiyan. Frost counters by shifting into his final form. Although Goku appears superior, a strange affliction suddenly weakens him. This unexpected vulnerability allows Frost to knock Goku out of the ring, shocking the Universe Seven spectators and ending the bout.

Piccolo Confronts Frost While Jaco Exposes His Cheating During the Tournament

Frost defeats Goku by knocking him out of the ring, prompting Piccolo to step forward for the next match. Piccolo attempts to charge his signature Makankosappo attack while evading Frost, creating clones to distract his opponent. Frost quickly destroys the decoys and engages in close combat, ultimately defeating Piccolo with a power blast. Before the referees can award the win to Frost, Jaco intervenes, alleging that Frost has been cheating throughout the tournament. Upon inspection, the referees discover Frost was using a forbidden tool. Shanpa is initially outraged by the deception but decides to forgive Frost and assist him in his Universe if he adheres to the rules moving forward. Frost admits he orchestrated the attacks on the planets he previously saved. The referees initially declare Piccolo the winner, but Vegeta steps in to challenge Frost himself.

Vegeta unleashes full power against Frost while Goku awaits his turn to fight

Frost reveals a new weapon and proposes an unregulated match to defeat Vegeta. Vegeta overpowers Frost, ejecting him from the arena but sparing his life to maintain his honor. Beerus learns Goku was also affected by Frost’s weapon and secures his return to the tournament, overriding Goku’s desire to see Monaka fight first. Whis hints at Monaka’s true nature. Vados erects a new barrier where touching it results in disqualification. Frost attempts to flee with the winnings but is intercepted by Hit, who returns him to the arena. The next bout begins with Vegeta facing Magetta. Despite audience concerns about Magetta’s lava-spitting ability, he is deemed eligible. The robot’s volcanic fumes overwhelm the barrier, causing Vegeta to suffer from intense heat and heavy breathing.

Vegeta struggles against Magetta's heat resistance before destroying the arena barrier in a rage

Vegeta battles Magetta in an enclosed arena where rising temperatures hinder his performance. Despite attempts to secure a swift victory, Magetta withstands the assaults and retaliates with a powerful punch that knocks Vegeta toward the ground. After narrowly avoiding disqualification by staying within bounds, an enraged Vegeta powers up and shatters the arena's barrier. He then blasts Magetta to the edge of the stage. Closing the distance, Vegeta delivers a rapid sequence of punches that forces Magetta out of the ring, ending the confrontation.

Vegeta Challenges Universe 6 Saiyan Kyabe to Awaken His Hidden Power

Vegeta battles Kyabe, a benevolent Saiyan from Universe Six, who struggles to power up. Frustrated by Kyabe’s inability to transform, Vegeta feigns rage, threatening to destroy Kyabe’s planet if he forfeits. This intimidation tactic successfully unlocks Kyabe’s Super Saiyan form, allowing Vegeta to defeat him with a single punch. Post-fight, Kyabe thanks Vegeta for revealing his potential. Vegeta dismisses the gratitude, urging Kyabe to remember his Saiyan pride and strive to surpass all others. Kyabe accepts the advice and leaves the stage. Meanwhile, Universe Six’s remaining fighter, Shanpa, remains confident that his assassin, Hit, will secure victory for his team.

Universe 6's Ultimate Warrior Assassin Hit Makes His Appearance

Goku Confronts Hit's Enhanced Time-Skip Ability in a Critical Battle

Goku faces a severe disadvantage against Hit as the assassin refines his time-skip technique during their ongoing confrontation. To overcome this critical loss, Goku must discover a method to defeat his opponent. The narrative focuses on Goku's struggle to adapt to the improved temporal abilities of Hit, requiring him to devise a new strategy or technique to turn the tide of the fight.

The Match Ends as Goku and Hit Agree to a Stalemate

Goku and Hit agree to a stalemate, with Goku asking to waive rules so Hit can use assassination techniques. Champa and Beerus argue over this request. When Beerus refuses, Goku jumps out of the ring, revealing he had reached his limit using Kaio-ken. Hit then intentionally loses to repay Goku for helping him surpass his limits. The Universe Seven team is declared the winner. As Champa threatens his team with death, Grand Zeno, a mysterious King of Universes, appears in the ring to interrupt the conclusion of the festivities.

Dragon God Appears and a Wish is Granted Amidst Universal Tournament Preparations

Grand Zeno organizes a tournament for all twelve universes, prompting Champa to return home to train his team. Beerus tasks Bulma with locating the seventh Super Dragon Ball, which Android 18 and Monaka deduce is on their current planet. After Bulma recites the incantation, Whis summons Super Shenron, allowing Beerus to secretly wish for the restoration of the Sixth Universe's Earth. Vados informs Champa of this secret wish. Whis departs for Earth, leaving Beerus and Monaka behind. Monaka is revealed to be an ordinary mail delivery man and aspiring fighter, receiving an award from Beerus for motivating Goku and Vegeta. Finally, Goku, Vegeta, and the others return home to Earth.

Monaka's Victory Celebration Disruption and the Final Showdown with Son Goku

Bulma hosts a party at Capsule Corporation after the tournament. Beerus lies about inviting Monaka, knowing Goku would fight him. Monaka attends because Jaco orders from his delivery company. Beerus reveals the truth and threatens others to hide it from Goku. When Goku arrives, Goten and Trunks suggest Beerus wear a Monaka costume to fight him. Beerus agrees. The fight ends when Whis and Pu'ar, disguised as Beerus, intervene. Goku remains unaware of the deception. Everyone continues the festivities without revealing the truth to him. The group maintains the secret to preserve the celebration's atmosphere and avoid Goku's intense desire to battle Monaka.

Goku struggles with Ki control while babysitting Pan during the Pilaf Gang's accidental space adventure

After exhausting himself using Kaio-ken against Hit, Goku must rest to recover his strength, leaving him unable to control his energy. With Gohan and Videl away, Goku and his family watch over baby Pan, who becomes fascinated by the stars. Meanwhile, the Pilaf Gang attempts to exploit Goku's weakened state with a giant robot but accidentally steals Pan. Their robot transforms into a ship that launches them into the stratosphere. The launch pressure destroys the vessel, but Pan manages to fly back home, bringing her captives with her. Upon their return, Goku's family is relieved to see Pan safe, remaining completely unaware of the extraordinary events she experienced during her journey.

The Seal of Planet Potofu Unleashes the Secret of Superhuman Water

Monaka delivers a package to Bulma while Goten and Trunks sneak into his truck, accidentally traveling to Planet Po-tau-feu. There, they witness space bandits led by the teal humanoid Gryll attempting to steal a key to the treasure Superhuman Water from elder Potage. Vegeta and Jaco arrive on the planet to find the boys, Monaka, and Potage fleeing from purple-skinned versions of Gryll's men, which Vegeta defeats. However, these figures transform into a liquid that engulfs Vegeta, spits him out, and then assumes his form.

Disappearing Vegeta and the Menacing Clone Threat

Powerless Vegeta flees alongside companions from his duplicate and Gryll. Potage reveals they are extensions of Commeson, a rogue bio-weapon that created the Superhuman Water legend by mimicking berserk invaders. He explains that the original Vegeta vanishes upon cloning, similar to the real Gryll and his men, unless the clone is destroyed promptly. Goten and Trunks fight the Duplicate Vegeta as Gotenks until Goku senses their peril and intervenes. The Duplicate Vegeta, suffering from Vegeta’s personality as a side effect, battles his Commeson instincts. He defeats the Duplicate Gryll to secure a fair fight against Goku.

Goku battles Duplicate Vegeta while allies work to restore the real Vegeta and save Po-tau-feu.

Goku and Duplicate Vegeta fight evenly until Vegeta intervenes, urging both to fight fully. Potage gives Vegeta a Commeson pacifier to buy time for Trunks, Goten, and Jaco to destroy the Duplicate Gryll’s core. The Duplicate Gryll reverts to his original form and pursues them. Monaka accidentally steps on the Commeson core, damaging it and weakening Duplicate Vegeta. Although the core is destroyed, time runs out and Vegeta begins to disappear. Goku seizes this final opportunity to defeat Duplicate Vegeta, restoring the real Vegeta. Potage reseals the damaged Commeson. Goku thanks Monaka for his crucial assistance, acknowledging he would have lost without him. With Po-tau-feu saved, the group returns to Earth. Meanwhile, in an alternate timeline, Future Trunks prepares to face a new threat terrorizing his world.

A distress signal arrives from the future as a sinister new adversary appears

Trunks awakens in the present with renewed hope

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