Kibito said anxiously, “Lord Supreme Kai, that’s Majin Buu!
If Majin Buu’s seal is broken, the entire universe will fall into a crisis of destruction!” Shin’s expression remained calm, completely unconcerned.
As his strength continued to grow, many things that had once mattered to him no longer held any significance.
For example, when he had first transmigrated, he wanted to befriend Goku and the others.
But every time his divine consciousness swept over them and he sensed their tiny life forces, they felt no different from insects.
His interest gradually faded.
How could a human become friends with insects?
By now, Shin’s potential development had reached 45.91%, and his raw power had long since surpassed Beerus.
At his current level… Not only the main cast, but even Beerus himself was nothing more than a minor figure in Shin’s eyes.
Because of this, Shin had never interfered with the events of the Dragon Ball story over the past twelve years, allowing everything to unfold naturally.
In truth… At his current level, he had absolutely no interest in stepping into battles between beings so much weaker than himself.
Whenever the protagonists fought powerful enemies, Shin viewed it the same way a person might watch crickets fighting.
If he happened to be bored, he might watch for amusement.
Otherwise… He simply ignored it.
Within Universe 7, only one person still deserved Shin’s attention.
Whis.
Because even now… Shin still couldn’t defeat him.
“Kibito.” “Calm yourself.” A faint light flashed in Shin’s eyes as he activated Soothing Heart.
The anxious Kibito immediately calmed down.
It was almost identical to Ainz Ooal Gown’s Forced Calm.
His expression became completely composed.
“Lord Supreme Kai…” “Are we really not going to stop Majin Buu’s resurrection?” Shin thought for a moment.
His usual approach had always been to let history follow its natural course.
According to the original Dragon Ball storyline… This was when the Supreme Kai should have appeared.
“In the end, whether Majin Buu is resurrected isn’t what’s important.” “What matters is dealing with everything that happens afterward.” Shin spoke calmly.
Majin Buu’s instincts were undeniably violent.
Left unchecked, he would instinctively destroy everything around him.
However… After absorbing the Grand Supreme Kai, his personality had fundamentally changed.
He possessed the mind of a child.
With proper guidance… The current Majin Buu was actually harmless.
“Come on, Kibito.” “We’re going to Earth.” “It should be quite lively over there right now.” A faint smile appeared on Shin’s face.
⸻ Age 774 — May 7 Today marked the opening of the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament.
The venue was packed with spectators.
Aside from the ordinary crowd adding to the atmosphere… Only one group truly caught Shin’s attention.
Goku and the others.
Following Shin’s gaze, Kibito also looked toward them.
His eyes suddenly widened.
“That person…” “He’s dead, isn’t he?” “How is he walking around in the world of the living?” He was naturally referring to the halo above Goku’s head.
Shin answered indifferently, “That’s what having connections gets you.” Suddenly… Shin sensed a familiar divine consciousness sweeping across the entire arena.
Moments later… It locked onto him.
Shin slowly looked up.
Divine light flickered within his eyes as his vision crossed countless miles.
There… He saw himself.
His past self, who had traveled here through time.
Looking at that version of himself, Shin had only one thought.
So weak.
Was he really that fragile back then?
A trace of nostalgia surfaced in Shin’s heart.
Still… He smiled warmly and even raised a hand to wave.
He could clearly sense the shock coming from his past self.
Yet despite recognizing the vast gap between them… His past self continued probing him with divine consciousness, examining him from top to bottom.
Veins bulged slightly on Shin’s forehead.
Was I really this reckless back then?
Can’t you tell how enormous the gap between us is?
For a brief moment… He genuinely wanted to slap his past self to death.
Being scrutinized so rudely gave Shin a long-forgotten feeling.
He actually felt… Offended.
His hand slowly clenched into a fist.
With a single thought… He could erase his past self from tens of thousands of miles away.
Fortunately… His reason prevailed.
Taking a slow breath, Shin gradually relaxed his fist.
Don’t get angry.
Don’t get angry.
That’s my past self.
There’s no point arguing with who I used to be.
Thinking back now… He realized that when he had been the one traveling through time, he had only been curious about his future strength.
He hadn’t realized how suicidal his actions actually were.
Luckily… The one he had provoked had been his future self.
Had it been someone else… He probably would’ve been erased on the spot.
Kibito noticed Shin’s unusual expression.
“Lord Supreme Kai?” “Did something happen?” Shin shook his head.
“Nothing.” ⸻ World Martial Arts Tournament Arena After finishing a large meal inside the tournament grounds, Goku and the others happily walked out of the restaurant.
Shin was already waiting in a nearby hallway with Kibito.
Although he no longer intended to actively befriend Goku and the others… The events that followed would require frequent interaction with them.
Besides… A small part of his childhood nostalgia remained.
So he decided to greet them.
Seeing the two unfamiliar figures ahead, Goku scratched his head.
“Uh…” “Do you need something?” Shin smiled.
“We finally meet, Son Goku.” Goku blinked.
“You know me?” Shin nodded.
“I’ve been observing you.” “You’re a very special person.” “You’ve… been watching me?” Goku tilted his head in confusion.
The idea was simply too complicated for him to process.
“In the story that’s about to unfold…” “We’ll probably see each other quite often.” “So I came to introduce myself in advance.” With a slight smile… Shin turned and left alongside Kibito.
Goku remained standing there, completely bewildered.
Meanwhile… Cold sweat slowly formed on Piccolo’s forehead.
His eyes remained fixed on Shin’s departing figure.
Although Shin hadn’t released even the slightest aura… Piccolo instinctively felt an overwhelming pressure.
A suffocating pressure.
Walking over to Goku, Piccolo asked quietly, “Goku…” “Do you know those two?” Goku shook his head.
“No.” “It’s strange.” “I couldn’t sense his energy at all.” “But just standing in front of him…” “I instinctively felt danger.” “I think he’s incredibly strong.” “We probably won’t have an easy time winning this tournament.” Hearing that… Krillin scratched the back of his bald head.
“Really?” “They looked completely ordinary to me.” “I just thought they were two weird guys.” “Hmph.” Vegeta let out a cold snort.
He looked directly at Goku.
“Kakarot.” “You’re making a mountain out of a molehill.” “They’re nothing but a pair of nobodies who appeared out of nowhere.” “The only opponent in this tournament worthy of your attention…” “…is me.” Goku scratched his head and laughed awkwardly.
“Maybe I’m just overthinking things.” “Haha.” (End of Chapter 7)