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Chapter 22 - Chapter 22: Self-Sacrifice Of Xeno Gogeta And Xicor

(On the other side, we see Goku and Vegeta, both exhausted after fighting each other for so long.)

(Slowly, they both begin reverting back to their normal forms due to fatigue.)

(Just then, Goku says.)

Goku: "What's wrong, Vegeta? Is that all you've got? But tell me... why did you bring me here in the first place? I'm not going to let you go!"

(Saying that, Goku charges at Vegeta with an attack.)

(Vegeta barely manages to block it and then counterattacks.)

(Their blows clash, and the force of it causes both of them to fall to the ground again, drained and breathing heavily.)

(As they lie there, exhausted, Vegeta mutters.)

Vegeta: "I don't know why... Kakarot, why are you doing this? I'll find out the reason behind all of this. And if you don't stop... then I will stop you. Understand?"

(Watching this scene unfold, we hear Goku's thoughts.)

Goku [in mind]: "Why, Vegeta? Why are you doing all this? And ever since Vegeta brought me into that portal, why have I been feeling so strange? My energy is draining way faster than usual... but why?"

(At that moment, we see Kaguya speaking from afar.)

Kaguya: "It could be, Goku... that this Saiyan, Vegeta, has brought you into a dimension where the gravity and temperature are far higher than normal..."

(Hearing this, Goku is shocked.)

(At the same time, Vegeta stands up and says.)

Vegeta: "What's wrong, Kakarot? Are you already tired? Then tell me... what will you do now?"

(But Goku also rises to his feet, replying.)

Goku: "I'm not tired! And I won't get tired not until I bring everyone back to life! I'm not going to stop, and I'm not going to give up. Got that, Vegeta?"

(Despite being completely exhausted, both of them power themselves up again, pushing beyond their limits, and resume their battle against each other with renewed determination.)

(And right after that, we see a scene of Zeno, who is currently talking with the Grand Priest.)

(The Grand Priest asks.)

Grand Priest: "Lord Zeno, what do you think about what Vegeta has done at this moment? Was it the right decision?"

(To this, Zeno replies.)

Zeno: "I think it was absolutely the right thing to do. Right now, Vegeta has taken Goku into that dimension where all the Angels and Gods used to train. And if Vegeta manages to convince Goku to train there, both of them will become far more powerful."

(Hearing this, the Grand Priest responds.)

Grand Priest: "But I believe Vegeta had a different intention. I think he brought Goku there to fight him with his full power. By doing that, their strength will grow even faster. I have to admit Vegeta's thinking is impressive."

(Listening to this, Zeno says.)

Zeno: "But in the end... I still don't think those two Xeno Warriors will be enough to handle those three enemies. You'll need to send that one too."

(Hearing this, the Grand Priest smiles and says.)

Grand Priest: "Don't worry about that, Lord Zeno. I've already sent that individual there beforehand. He should be arriving any moment now."

(And at that moment, we see that a massive battle is taking place there.)

(Xeno Gogeta is fighting an intense battle alone against Daria.)

(Slowly but surely, Daria powers up and starts overpowering Xeno Gogeta.)

(Meanwhile, we see Cumber, who is badly injured by now.)

(Cumber says.)

Cumber: "How... how can I be getting tired so quickly?"

(To that, Daria responds.)

Daria: "Cumber, you're only a Saiyan for now. You can't keep up with us. You need rest. You've already fought against several Gods of Destruction before this, and then you fought that Saiyan as well. Give yourself some time I can handle them easily."

(After saying that, Daria gradually begins to dominate Xeno Gogeta.)

(But Xeno Gogeta refuses to give up.)

(At the same time, we see a series of massive explosions erupting all around.)

(Xicor is still locked in battle with Gohan, but Gohan is starting to lose his stamina.)

(Exhausted and battered, Gohan begins to slow down, clearly reaching his limit.)

(And then Xicor lands a powerful punch on Gohan, hitting him hard.)

(We see that because of that punch, Gohan's power drops, and he reverts back to his normal form.)

(Gohan is sent flying and crashes far away.)

(Seeing this, Xeno Gogeta looks slightly shocked and immediately appears in front of Gohan to protect him.)

(Gohan struggling says.)

Gohan: "Why are you saving me? This is your chance you can finish off any one of them! Don't worry about me!"

(But Xeno Gogeta firmly replies.)

Xeno Gogeta: "No. We made a promise to Vegeta that we wouldn't let anything happen to you. And for a Saiyan, a promise is always more important than his own life. Besides, we came here for one reason to protect this multiverse, and no matter what happens... we will accomplish that. Because we are Xeno Warriors."

(After saying this, Xeno Gogeta starts steadily increasing his power, his energy rising with intense force.)

(Seeing this, everyone present there is completely shocked.)

(And then Daria says.)

Daria: "So in the end, just like every other foolish Saiyan, you too decided that using that same technique was your best option. And why wouldn't you? After all, you're weak. The weak always rely on desperate techniques to defeat their opponents. But... you won't be able to defeat me."

(We see that after hearing this, Xeno Gogeta starts laughing and says.)

Xeno Gogeta: "What did you think? That we Xeno Warriors are warriors only in name? This power of ours... it will be enough to wipe out at least one of you three right here, right now. Understand? The Omni King of our multiverse granted us a special kind of power that if we ever sacrifice ourselves, we can take down at least one person within our radar along with us. And Daria... this ability we had saved it especially for you."

(We see that after hearing this, everyone present there is completely shocked.)

(At that moment, Xeno Gogeta speaks up.)

Xeno Gogeta: "Gohan! Leave this place as soon as you can. That would be the best for you."

(We see that Gohan is in no condition to even stand, but Xeno Gogeta keeps powering up more and more.)

(Gohan says desperately.)

Gohan: "No! You can't do this! Why are you doing this?!"

(To this, Xeno Gogeta responds firmly.)

Xeno Gogeta: "Gohan, this is the best chance we have. Everything we couldn't do to save our own multiverse... we can now do it to save yours. So go! Take Gohan with you and leave quickly!"

(And then, we see that someone arrives and picks up Gohan, carrying him away from there.)

(Gohan looks at that person in complete shock, confused by their identity.)

(Meanwhile, witnessing the sheer force of Xeno Gogeta's special technique, all three enemies standing there are equally stunned.)

(Even Daria, for a moment, appears genuinely nervous and unsettled by what's about to happen.)

(Seeing all this, Xicor is completely confused, unable to make sense of what's happening.)

(And then suddenly, we see Xicor vanish from his spot and reappear right in front of Daria.)

(Xicor smirks and says.)

Xicor: "Daria... this is actually a good moment. I'm glad I met you, glad I joined your cause. But you and Cumber... you can't die before completing our mission."

(Right after saying this, Xicor unleashes a sudden attack on both Daria and Cumber, sending them flying far away with the sheer force of the blow.)

(We see Daria completely shocked by what just happened, and he shouts.)

Daria: "No! Why... why would you do this?!"

(Without wasting another second, Daria quickly grabs Cumber and vanishes from the battlefield.)

(Cumber, still injured and confused, is left stunned by the sudden betrayal.)

(Now, standing before Xeno Gogeta, only Xicor remains.)

(Xeno Gogeta calmly says.)

Xeno Gogeta: "Is this really what you want to do?"

(Xicor smiles and replies.)

Xicor: "Meeting Daria... joining his cause... it was all meaningful to me. But if Daria dies here, then what happens to his mission? I won't let you destroy it. Understand? I still have one shot... I know the technique you're trying to use, and I'll stop it."

(As he speaks, Xicor's power begins to surge dramatically.)

(His eyes suddenly turn completely white, glowing with immense energy.)

(The ground begins to tremble, and a massive shockwave builds around him.)

(Then Xicor says.)

Xicor: "If I use this technique, either you die... or I do. Now it's all up to fate."

(Hearing that, Xeno Gogeta lets out a slight chuckle.)

(Suddenly, a massive explosion erupts across the battlefield, a blinding light consuming everything in its radius.)

(And when the dust finally settles...)

(Neither Xeno Gogeta nor Xicor are anywhere to be seen.)

[To Be Continued...]

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