>>6274419
“These matches will have no time limits, and will go on until one opponent declares defeat. Or is rendered incapable of continuing.” Grand Priest continues, laying out the rules. “Combatants are allowed and expected to use all powers they have at their disposal in pursuit of victory.”

A moment of silence hangs in the air, until the Supreme Kai of the Ninth, you assume, as they also have three fighters present speaks up.

“A question, Grand Minister. What shall the winning universe receive as a reward, for being superior?” the Kai asks, rubbing his hands greedily.
“The only point of this expo is for Grand Zen-Oh's entertainment. And to demonstrate to the other universes competing in the Tournament of Power the level of competition to expect.” the Grand Priest continues, a hint of displeasure in his tone as he addresses the greedy Kai. “As these matches are not to be used to judge the participating universes, there is no reward. Though that is not to suggest these matches are not without consequence.”

At this everyone goes deathly quiet, sensing the shift the Grand Priest's tone.

“If he feels that your fighters don't live up to the task, he may decide to take drastic measures.” he finishes, an involuntary chill crawling up your spine. Leaving no question in your mind that you don't wish to be found lacking by the strongest, most powerful deity in existence.
“Grand Priest, are you implying that if he gets bored and doesn't think they're impressive enough, that he may decide to exterminate the fighters? Or even their whole universes?” the other Destroyer asks, red beard contrasting with his green face
“All I can say with any degree of accuracy is that those possibilities exist. It all depends on the whims of his majesty.” Grand Priest answers, closing his eyes as he talks. Then he opens his eyes and holds his arms up by his sides, tone turning considerably lighter. “Now, let's get on with the expo! Our first two contestants, please enter the ring!”

And with that, his platform rises, the ceremony finished. All that's left now is the fighting. This is it, the Zen Expo is about to begin!


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>>6251585
“Good, then let's get back inside.” you reply, raising your right to your forehead, focusing on Future Chaya's ki. Your wife reaches out to you, you teleporting you both back inside into the VIP booth. Just as the announcers have flown down, and are asking your daughter a question.
“-ent performance! But what are you going to do with him now?” Dallas, the green-skinned one is asking, looking at the jar your daughter'd made to contain the monster. “Surely he can escape such a contraption, eventually.”
“Well, without outside help, someone opening it, he can't escape.” Chaya says, still in her transformed state as she shakes the jar. “So, I just have to store this where no one, alive or dead, magical or godly can ever find it.”

“You make it sound so simple, darling.” Juanita, the robot continues. “However, that's not to downplay your achievement here. You fought admirably.”
“Thanks! I always do my best.” she says, turning to the camera and pointing with her free hand. “For each and every one of you. This victory wasn't just for me, but for all of you out there who believed in me, who shared your power with me. I could feel each and every one of you behind that attack! I love all of you!”
“And speaking of love.” Dallas continues over the sudden surge of cheers from the crowd. “Any further word on that... OTHER tournament you've been planning? Now that, sadly, Raditz is no more, obliterated in the fires of the battle, will you still be hosting that tournament to find your next love?”

“Absolutely! However, there's been a slight change of plans.” she says, turning to you. Or, rather, to Grand Zen-Oh and his attendants, still in the VIP box. “Because I've been told that our Grand Zen-Oh, the great and powerful has a surprise announcement for us.”
“Indeed.” the Grand Minister says, suddenly just appearing beside Chaya. So fast you didn't even see him move from beside Zen-Oh. His appearance startling the announcers, but that shock going no further than their eyes as they maintain composure. They're professionals, after all. “People of the Seventh Universe. Grand Zen-Oh is pleased with this match, with your champion's valor, and her total commitment to victory. Which is why she shall be invited, along with two other fighters from your universe to Grand Zen-Oh's own realm, to fight for his pleasure in three Tiks, or three thousand Takks. Roughly twenty four of your 'hours'. And this friendly competition between fighters of opposing universes will help determine the rules for his majesty's own upcoming tournament between realms. His excellency's own tournament between several universes: The Tournament of Power.”


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