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Whis, Beerus, and Goku are flying through space in order to investigate Zamasu, someone in Universe 10 who Whis and Beerus believe has the same ki as Black. Goku asks who exactly this “Zamasu” guy is, and Whis explains that he used to be a Kaio in Universe 10, but due to his talent for battle, he is now being groomed as the next Kaioshin.

Over in the Kaioshin Realm of Universe 10, Zamasu is serving tea to Gowasu, the senior Kaioshin. Gowasu compliments him on the delicious tea: only those pure of heart can make such good tea, which proves Zamasu’s mind is at peace. He shall humbly continue to train his mind and body in order to silently watch over the doings of mortals.

But Zamasu has something on his mind: are mortals really worth protecting? He’s observed them endlessly repeat the same cycle: first flourishing, then destroying themselves in wars. Shouldn’t they interfere to put a stop to these foolish mistakes? Gowasu explains that the role of Kaios and Kaioshins is to create and observe; only the Gods of Destruction are allowed to directly interfere. Zamasu needs to understand his own role, and learn more about mortals.

Beerus and co. arrive and greet Gowasu: It’s been a long time! Gowasu introduces Zamasu as his pupil, but Zamasu is shocked to see Goku. A mortal! What’s he doing here?! Goku very politely introduces himself: he’s a Saiyan living on Planet 4,032-Green-877 in Universe 7…aka “Earth”. Zamasu is surprised to hear that Goku is a Saiyan, and wonders why he’s hanging out with a God of Destruction.

Goku compliments Zamasu as seeming pretty strong for a Kaio, but Zamasu angrily tells Goku not to touch him. Next Goku requests a match against Zamasu, but Beerus tosses him aside, saying that can wait. He and Whis state their business: on Earth in Universe 7 there’s somebody who wears a Time Ring, despite not being a Kaioshin, and he looks exactly like Goku. Would they happen to know anything about that? Gowasu says he knows nothing about it, so next Beerus and Whis ask to see their Time Rings, to confirm that they are all present and accounted for.

Zamasu escorts them to the “temple” (while Whis notes to Beerus that Zamasu didn’t seem to know about the Time Rings). At the temple, Gowasu opens a box which contains four green Time Rings and one silver one, confirming that they are all there. He’s curious why Beerus and Whis specifically came to Universe 10 asking about something that occurred in Universe 7, but they claim to be going around to every universe as part of their investigation.

Goku is still pestering Zamasu for a match, until finally Gowasu orders Zamasu to indulge him. This will be a part of Zamasu’s training, and help him understand mortals better…plus it’s a chance to see how much he can restrain himself against a mortal. He tells Zamasu to hold back, but Beerus interjects, saying Zamasu definitely shouldn’t…otherwise, he might die!

Back on Earth, Trunks is wondering to himself why a Universe 10 Kaio would have the same ki as Black, when Kuririn interrupts him: Gohan’s daughter sure is cute, right? Kuririn adds that he’s got a kid of his own, though she’s quite a handful. Trunks didn’t know Kuririn was married, and asks about his wife. As Kuririn hesitates, No.18 walks in and greets Trunks: “Long time no see!” Marron also runs out and hugs Kuririn, and 18 explains that they came to check on him since he hadn’t come home.

Trunks is shocked to realize 18 is Kuririn’s wife, while Kuririn says that it’s a long story. 18 pointedly notes that Trunks killed the version of her that existed in his alternate future, and demands he pay her consolation for damages…thankfully though, she’s just joking. Trunks goes off to check on Bulma, who’s still repairing the time machine with help from the Pilaf Gang. Things are going well, and they take a break. Outside, Pilaf and Shu observe Mai’s interactions with Trunks, and are determined to help make their love blossom. They try and get Mai to show off her gentle side, but she resents their interference.

In Universe 10, Goku becomes a Super Saiyan as he prepares to fight Zamasu, who notes that this transformation raises Goku’s ki up “several dozen fold”. Goku notes that Zamasu is the first god he’s fought since Beerus, which is an even bigger surprise: if he fought Beerus, how can he still be alive? The match starts, and as Zamasu fights, Goku can sense he has a ki similar to Black’s. For his part, Zamasu can’t believe that a mortal could be so strong.

While it seems a good match, in the end Goku is victorious. He again notes how Zamasu is really strong for a Kaio; he’s even stronger than Universe 7’s Kaioshin! “Let’s fight again sometime!” Having seen the Time Rings, Beerus and Whis are content to leave; they mustn’t forget about eating dessert. Heading home, they discuss how what they’ve seen of Zamasu supports their suspicions that he and Black are one and the same. Perhaps they should destroy him now? But Goku says Zamasu didn’t seem like such a bad guy. Besides, while similar, his ki isn’t exactly the same as Black’s.

Still, the way his hand went number when he hit Zamasu reminds Goku of when he fought Beerus. Beerus is angry at being lumped in with Zamasu, insisting that he’s on a far higher level. However, Goku thinks that Zamasu still has room to improve, and may someday grow into as scary a god as Beerus.

Back in Universe 10, Zamasu thanks Gowasu for allowing him to fight Goku. Gowasu thinks this helped Zamasu gain a deeper understanding of mortals, and relieved some of the distrust he feels towards them. Zamasu says he is embarrassed to realize how inexperienced he is, which Gowasu says is proof that he’s grown. Gowasu asks Zamasu for another cup of tea, which Zamasu obediently pours.

But Zamasu’s thoughts tells a different story: “I knew it, mortals are dangerous. Son Goku, I won’t forget this!”

Vaynarion

Jul 31 2016, 02:07 PM

Anyone else getting hung up on what Gowasu said about Goku and his relation to Beerus strength? Maybe there's been some training Goku is doing that nobody knows about. Because what Gowasu said and how Beerus reacted has got me wondering if Goku has caught up to Beerus, but Beerus somehow didn't notice until it was pointed out, or maybe Beerus won't admit it. It's interesting but there's not enough here to make my theory all that possible. We'll see.