Gohan's expression hardened. Black energy swirled around Fat Buu. He survived my full-power attack? That regeneration's absurd.

  But what shocked him more—the boy was pleading for Buu.

  "He killed those criminals to protect me! He's our town's superhero!"

  What? Gohan froze. The Supreme Kai said Buu existed since ancient times. Absorbed humanity's evil. Killed the other Kais. A demon. But this... doesn't match.

  Did the Supreme Kai lie?

  King Kai's Planet.

  Supreme Kai Shin sensed Buu. Still alive. Expected. I saw his regeneration firsthand.

  Kibito gasped. "That Saiyan's power shook the universe! How did Buu survive?!"

  "Gohan's stronger. But Buu's regeneration... unless you erase every trace, he'll return."

  "Then what do we do?!"

  "There's only one option left."

  Shin looked toward a distant mountain. Kibito's eyes widened. "You mean the sword?! Impossible! Gohan's a mortal! He can't even set foot on King Kai's Planet, let alone pull it!"

  "Kibito, you were mortal once. My student. Don't underestimate them. Gohan has a trace of divine Ki. He qualifies."

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  Kibito bowed. "Forgive me, Supreme Kai."

  "Let's go. To Earth."

  Kibito activated Instant Transmission.

  Earth.

  Gohan hesitated. Should I attack?

  Fat Buu gritted his teeth. "Little Jack, run! I can't... hold on!"

  "No! You protected me! I won't leave! I believe in you, Mr. Buu!"

  Jack—tears streaming—refused to move.

  Vegeta stepped forward. "Tch! If you won't do it, I'll destroy this demon!"

  "Dad, wait! Gohan has a reason. And you're not strong enough."

  Trunks—now an adult—held his father back. Buu's power's rising. Dad would get wrecked.

  Gohan stared at the black orb on Buu's forehead. Not an Earth Dragon Ball. But where's it from?

  "What is that black Dragon Ball?"

  A familiar voice answered. "A Dark Dragon Ball from the Demon Realm. Infused with a dark god's energy."

  Gohan spun. Silver hair. White and pink robes. Potara Earrings. "Perilla! You're back! That outfit—"

  "Proof I'm an apprentice Kai."

  "Perilla-nee! Long time no see!"

  Trunks grinned. Perilla looked up at him. You grew fast.

  Vegeta snorted.

  "Perilla, what's going on with that Dark Dragon Ball?"

  "Long story. Let's solve this first."

  "Right!"

  Gohan relaxed. Perilla always has a solution.

  Perilla walked past him. Jack spread his arms in front of Buu. "Big sister, don't hurt Mr. Buu! He's kind! He's not evil!"

  Perilla knelt. Ruffled his hair. Smiled. "Don't worry. I'm here to help him."

  Jack's face lit up. "Really?! Please save Mr. Buu!"

  He pulled Perilla forward. "Mr. Buu, this sister will help you!"

  "Jack... run... Ahhhhh!"

  Black energy surged. Buu lunged at Perilla. She caught his arm. Her silver hair shifted—pink with red tips.

  Gohan moved to help. Perilla snapped, "Stop! Protect the boy!"

  "But—"

  "No buts!"

  "...Fine!"

  Gohan grabbed Jack. The boy sobbed. "Mr. Buu, wake up! You're not like this! Please!"

  Perilla turned. "Don't worry, kid. Your Mr. Buu will come back. I promise."

  "Really?"

  "Really. That's our agreement."

  She kicked Buu skyward.

  Berserk Dark Fat Buu vs. Pseudo God Perilla—fight begins!

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