Azure was still fighting against Hit, now having trouble while in Super Saiyan Blue. As they clashed, it was clear that Hit now gained the advantage in power and speed, as after a few seconds, he bypassed the new Ultra Instinct of Azure, and hit him right in a vital point, before knocking him onto the ground.

Hit: Give up. You've dragged this fight on for too long. You must have forgotten how fast I can progress. You given me an extra tenth of a second on my Time Skip.

While on the ground, Azure sighed.

Azure: Yeah, at the moment you've got me beat.

Azure did a kick up, flipping back onto his feet. He dusted himself off, with Hit slightly surprised.

Azure: I WANTED to try and improve this Ultra Instinct like Ryu has, but it looks like it doesn't really work against an opponent that doesn't call for it.

Hit: ... What?

Azure: Don't get me wrong, you're still strong. It's just when I'm like this, easier to use this technique.

Azure cracked his neck, before stretching.

Azure: I'm the form I'm about to take, it's gonna be just about impossible to use Ultra Instinct in.

Hit: You mean you've been holding back this entire time?

Azure: Oh yeah, and I'm not talking about that little boost. Now I've got more of a handle on this power.

Azure clenched his fist, as his eyes turned piercing yellow. He entered Ultra Destroyer in nearly an instant, shocking most present. Even many of the 7th Universe members were shocked at this.

Beerus: AZURE'S GOT A NEW FORM TOO?!!!

Azure: Oh right, this is the first time Beerus and Whis are seeing this too. Fitting.

Arak: Beerus, who is that fighter?!! Is he your candidate for the roll of Destroyer in the 7th?!

Beerus: In a way, he is. He's an anomaly amount all mortals.

Hit began to shake seeing this, taking a step back.

Azure: Aw, you too scared to fight back? I thought an Assassin would have nerves of steel.

As Hit blinked, Azure appeared beside him.

Azure: I'll let you in on a little secret. Our Universe was way to prepared for this thing. We could've just won from the start, but our leader was just greedy until he realized we were out of time. He's taken the best fights so this entire thing has been a snooze for me up until you came along.

With the back of his fist, Azure struck Hit, sending the assassin flying.

Azure: Even though it's not nearly as bad as before, I still get pretty rough at the start of transforming. So sorry if that punch felt a bit too rough.

Whis: It seems Azure allows himself to all but fully drop his restraints like this.

The remaining Angels and Destroyers looked at Hit on the ground, who was nearly knocked unconscious from the blow.

???: If I'm being completely honest, even without actually feeling his power, his demeanor is similar to most of us Destroyers.

This was said by the reptilian looking destroyer of Universe 12.

GIIN!!

???: You aren't incorrect in that claim Giin.

???2: He's not fully correct in it either.

IWAN!!

ARAK!!

Arak: There's still something he's keeping down.

Beerus after hearing this looked at Azure.

Beerus: 'Now that they mention it, I think they have a point.'

Hit tried to get up, but failed.

Azure: If it makes you feel better, we've planned to revive the other Universes too. Later.

Azure swiped his hand, with a gust of wind blowing hit straight out of the arena, and making him appear in the stands.

Azure: And then there were three.

Grand Priest: Hit the Assassin of Universe 6 has been eliminated.

Azure went back to his base form, sighing.

Azure: 'I'm tempted to fight Death FOR Ryu, just to see how far I can actually go.'

Champa looked at Hit in disbelief.

Champa: How could you have been defeated in just a single blow Hit?!!

Hit: I-I'm sorry... He was just too powerful...

After saying this, Hit went unconscious. As Azure walked away, he went to the nearest fight.

Azure: Alright, let's see.

He rose up a hand, using the Hakai to completely erase a pile of rubble. Right when he did, he was too late to dodge a speeding Yang, nearly falling after catching her.

Azure: OOF!!!

Yang: Uhm... You catch pretty blondes often Az?

Azure: -_- Don't you have Blake already?

Yang: Hey, I guess I have a thing for mysteries!

Azure said nothing to this, before tossing Yang back into the battle with Cabba. While on her own, Amber struggled to find openings, she was able to hold her own while dodging.

Amber: 'Damn... Come on, even if he's fast, he has to have some kind of rhythm...'

Cabba: 'How can I not hit her?! I know I've got the advantage in power and speed, but it's not making a difference!!'

Cabba threw another punch, as Amber parried it, before seeing an opening.

Amber: 'THERE!!!!'

Amber spun, before kicking Cabba right in the ribs, causing him to wince in pain.

Cabba: Argh...

With one opening came another, as after being thrown back in, Yang with fiery rage dashed in, and punched Cabba right in the face, sending him flying back.

Amber: I won't lie, I'm surprised your Aura hasn't broken yet.

Yang: *Pant* It mixes pretty well with Ki. Plus I think it's more my hax then strength that keep me going here.

They both dodged a purple beam fired by Cabba.

Yang: So here's the deal. You've seen everyone's Semblances evolve over the years right?

Amber: Yeah, more or less.

Yang: Well with what's been done to me this fight, I've got one move that'll take him out.

Amber: What's the catch?

Yang: I've only got a single shot, and if I blow it I'm completely out of aura, which means I'm out of the only thing that's allowed me to stay on par here.

Amber: -_- I hate moves like that, but it's the best option we've got without backing down from this fight.

Amber sighed, as Cabba dashed towards her.

Amber: Fuck it, powering up more.

Aero clenched her fist, as the Kaio-Ken aura around her began to rage even harder than before.

Azure: Amber, even though you're dead your body won't be able to keep that crazy level up forever.

Amber: I know. I'll just make use of it until I can't.

Azure: *Sigh* I really do forgot sometimes that you're the idiots twin.

Amber: I bet everyone does.

Cabba flew forward, as Amber did as well, with the warriors clashing fist, now even.

On another part of the arena, Erica continued to fight with Kefla, as the fusion was indeed vastly stronger than the sun of her parts, with the 7th Universe fighter on the back foot.

Kefla: WHAT'S WRONG, CAN'T POWER UP ANYMORE?!!!

Erica took a blow to the face, but in return grabbed Kefla's fist, and then high kicked her in the chin. She then pulled a hand back, before firing a beam of energy the pushed Kefla back. After sliding back, Kefla screamed, before dispersing the blast.

Erica: ...

Kefla smiled smugly after this.

Kefla: You're gonna need a whole lot more power than that to defeat me!! This fight is as good as mine!!

Erica: I think that's a good enough estimate.

Kefla: Huh?

Erica: Oh, sorry. Just thought out loud there. I was mostly estimating your own power so far. It's about twice as strong as Ryu's Super Saiyan Blue last time I saw it.

Kefla: I guess that means you're toast!!

Erica: PFFT!!!

Erica covered her mouth, trying not to laugh.

Erica: Yeah, you're gonna need a lot more than that amount to beat me as I am.

Erica's blue eyes glowed, as she smiled.

Erica: Cause I'm done holding back. HAAAAAAA!!!!

Erica powered up, as the energy nearly knocked Kefla off of her feet.

Beerus: IT'S ABOUT TIME YOU FINISHED WARMING UP ERICA!!! TAKE THOSE CHEATING SAIYAN'S DOWN!!!!

Elder Kai: HEHEHEHEHE!!! That's my ritual for you!! She's got quite a few more sessions before she can tap into her full potential!!

Erica sped in, before elbowing Kefla right in the abs, causing the air to be knocked out of the fusion. Kefla was then sent flying back, however Erica wasn't nearly finished, as she teleported behind her, before sending knocking her into another direction. She continued doing this rapidly.

Kefla: 'C-CAN'T GET OUT!!!'

Once going back up into the air, Erica appeared and spun, before axe kicking Kefla right into the ground. When the smoke cleared, Erica landed in front of a pile of rubble, with her arms crossed.

Erica: So much for this stuff being unbreakable.

Kefla: HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

Kefla screamed, causing the broken stone to be flung off of her.

Kefla: DAMNIT!!!

Erica: I suddenly use my full power and you can't keep up. Color me unsurprised. I wonder what Ryu's waiting for, he hasn't done any big power ups ye-

Right as she said that, the energy of her partner began to spike.

Erica: Ah, there it is!

ONE MINUTE EARLIER!!

Ryu and Ryuko stood still while apart from each other, taking moments to sense the powers around them.

Ryu: Man, everyone is pulling all the stops right now.

He looked at his fist, smirking.

Ryu: Guess I should give an effort to do the same.

Ryuko: Back up, what?

Ryu: You heard me.

Ryuko: You mean to tell me that you haven't been giving your all in our entire fight?!

Ryu: Nah, I'm not stupid. I've been fighting you at the best I've been able to pull out.

He cracked his knuckles.

Ryu: But now I'm gonna try and break my ceiling all over again.

Ryuko: What, have you Mastered the Angel's Ultra Instinct?

Ryu: Mastered? No. Use like flipping a switch? Pretty much.

Ryuko: ...

The Saiyan woman had many regrets hearing this.

Ryuko: '-_- Fuck you Fang.'

Ryu: But, I'm not really a fan.

Ryu began to glow, as his usual Ultra Instinct look wasn't around him.

Ryu: I've got transformations besides Super Saiyan. And the upside, they don't cause a whole lot of strain on my body. What do you think could happen if I manage to mix one with this technique.

Ryuko: You're bluffing. Maintaining two separate powers like that would put you out of commission if done wrong.

Ryu: Yeah but here's the thing.

A great heat emerged from Ryu.

Ryu: I'm the protagonist, so half the time the odds are in my favor.

Ryu's hair began to flutter, with the aura around him rising.

Beerus: What does that moron think he's doing?! Trying to transform again is way to reckless!!

Whis: Yes, but knowing our boy, he can force a miracle to happen.

Nearby, Gohan and Vegeta watched the fight.

Gohan: Do you really think Ryu can go even beyond Ultra Instinct?

Vegeta: What kind of question is that? Out of everyone in this entire tournament, that undeniable genius has broken his limits the most.

Ryu: HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

The image of a monster appeared behind Ryu, as the ground began to shake. Ryuko although slightly worried, looked on in curiosity.

Ryuko: Interesting. Let's see your current maximum.

Azure looked in the direction, interested.

Shonen: Looks like he's at it again.

Azure: This we gotta see.

Azure looked at Yang, who got down on one knee, looking at the battle between Amber and Cabba.

Azure: Don't take too long, you'll miss the action.

He leaped off, going to where he sensed the power.

Yang: Come on...

Cabba: I won't be defeated here!! My entire Universe is counting on me!!

Amber: You're not special, the same goes for us!!

Amber charged a blast in her hand, as Cabba prepared to dodge. However much to his shock, she threw it away from him, making Cabba look away for just the slightest moment. This gave the woman enough time to grab Cabba in a full Nelson.

Amber: YANG, HURRY UP!!!!

Yang: SORRY AMBER!!! 'This is an accumulation of all of his attacks!! HAVE A TASTE OF YOUR OWN MEDICINE!!!!'

Yang dashed forward, appeared in front of Cabba in a flaming yellow aura.

Yang: BLAZING RAGE!!!!!

With all of her might, using her mechanical arm, she punched Cabba right in the stomach, with flames rushing past the fighters. Cabba's eyes went white, as Amber felt the recoil, before they were both sent rocketing out. Yang fell down, completely drained of aura.

Grand Priest: Contestant Cabba of Universe 6, along with Contestant Amber of Universe 7 have both been eliminated.

Zeno: SHE WAS ON FIRE!!! THAT FIGHT WAS SO COOL!!!!

Amber sighed, sitting upright.

Amber: Sorry Lord Beerus, but that was just about my best.

Beerus: I don't understand why you're apologizing to me. Daughter of Sol- Sorry, Amber. You fought well. If one sibling was able to master the technique of the Gods, I don't see why another one wouldn't be able to with the right teachings.

Amber hearing this smiled.

Amber: Well you would have to pull some strings. I AM dead after all.

Whis: That could be arranged!

Erica: Man, I guess you and Ryuko are the last ones left.

Kefla: Argh!! I won't be beaten by someone who isn't even second best!!!

Erica: You don't have a choice.

HIT THE MUSIC!!

Erica eyes flashed, before glowing in a yellow aura.

Erica: It's time to finish this.

Kefla: Oh yeah?!!! THEN TRY TO SURVIVE THIS!!!! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

Kefla began to charge power, with the yellow aura around her going red.

Ryu: HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

Ryu continued to power up, as his strength climbed higher.

Ryuko: H-How can he generate this much energy?

Azure appeared between Gohan and Vegeta.

Azure: It's done.

Gohan: Azure?

Azure: We're about to see a whole different Ryu.

Ryu: HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

A light exploded from Ryu, as soon his power rose to a new high. When the light cleared, he was revealed to have a Dragon Tail, Dragon Wings, and horns, but retained an aura similar to Ultra Instinct. His pupils had also become slitted. Yang ran in, slightly tired, but was able to see the form herself.

Yang: Woah...

Azure: I haven't seen him bust Dragon Emperor out in a while.

Ryu: *Sigh* Not the most divine looking form, but it suits me, don't you think?

Ryuko: W-What... What exactly are you?

Ryu: The Reincarnation of multiple Gods. One being a Demon Dragon. Let's call this Dragonic Ultra Instinct.

DRAGONIC ULTRA INSTINCT!!

Beerus: ARE THOSE WINGS?!!!

Whis: This is new to me too Lord Beerus. We've never seen Ryu in this form.

Ryu: Time to test this one out.

Ryu moved towards Ryuko at speeds no one could have anticipated, as he appeared behind his double, before kicking her in the back of the head, sending her flying forward.

Ryu: Not bad. I still get the movements of Ultra Instinct.

Shojo: Just with this added power.

Ryuko got back up, almost unable to believe the strength of the blow.

Ryuko: OWWW!!!! Okay, can't let him get close anymore!!

Ryuko clenched her fist, as a shinier purple aura appeared around her.

Ryu: Coating yourself in Hakai?

Talk about desperate.

Ryuko: Oh that's not really the plan.

Lighting began to shooting out from Ryuko.

Ryuko: I'm just gonna hit you with nothing less than everything I have, and you're not gonna be able to avoid it.

Azure: Gohan I'm not trying to trigger your PTSD but it's probably a good time to-

Ryuko: HAAAAA!!!!

Gohan: DOOOOOOOOOODGE!!!!

Ryuko began to fire Hakai blast all around with much of the arena being destroyed. Ryuko flew up, dodging all around in the air.

Erica dealt with a similar situation, as Kefla fired a seemingly endless barrage of blast, and even lasers. Unable to fully dodge everything, Erica had to counter with her own attacks many times.

Vados: Ryuko and Kefla are intent on taking everything in the arena out with these attacks. It's quite literally the final Attack.

Champa: I MAY NOT KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON, BUT I DO KNOW I LIKE IT!!! GO KEFLA AND RYUKO!!!!

Cabba: YOU CAN WIN THIS!!!!

Whis: With their backs against the walls, it seems like both of these women have tapped into deeper reserves of power in order to try and claim victory.

Beerus: There is no such conquering weapon, as the necessity of conquering. However...

Beerus leaned back with a smile.

Beerus: It looks like this time I win again, brother.

Erica: 'I might not have Ultra Instinct like you or Azure, but I've still got a sharp intuition.'

Erica teleported around, looking for openings to attack. On his hand, Ryu began to dodge around, looking for an opening to strike as well.

Ryu: 'Come on, even she can't maintain this level of attack without slipping up.'

He dodged a lightning bolt, before for the lightest moment, he saw something.

Ryu: 'GOT IT!!! Every time she guides blast with her hands, that's my opening!!'

Erica deflected a blast, before teleporting. Soon enough, she realized exactly what could help ensure a victory.

Erica: 'Bingo.'

Right then and there, both Ryu and Erica began to charge attacks in their hands.

Ryu: FINAL!!!!

A blast began to form in Ryu's hand, as he dodged dozens of Hakai balls.

Erica: CROSS BURST!!!!

Erica formed two blasts in her hands, leaping towards Kefla.

Kefla: NOT BAD, BUT YOU CAN'Y DODGE IN MID AIR!!!!

Kefla prepared two massive blasts in her hand.

Ryu: STARDUST!!!!

Ryu flew down to where Ryuko was.

Ryuko: FINE THEN, HOW TRY THIS ON FOR SIZE, RYU!!!!!

She rose her hands into the air, before firing a massive Hakai beam towards him.

Kefla: I!!!!! WIIIIIIN!!!!!

Kefla fired a beam at Erica, as it traveled fast.

What neither of the remaining 6th Universe Fighters realized, we're that they were baited. HARD.

Because once the attacks were fired, both Ryu and Erica teleported behind the fighters.

Ryu&Erica: CANNON/FLASH!!!!!!

The partners fired their separate attacks, as they connected against Ryuko and Kefla, blasting them both though the ground, and blowing off almost all of what remained to the in tact arena. With such an overwhelming attack, and the amount of energy she had used, Kefla defused, as all three Saiyan women fell into the stands.

Erica: Who needs Spirit Fission when you've got battle smarts?

Ryu: You you were up against chumps.

Erica looked up, seeing the flying Ryu.

Erica: WOAH, JESUS!!!!

Ryu: No, it's Ryu.

Erica: Starting to think that there might not be a difference anymore.

Grand Priest: The fighters known as Ryuko, Kale, and Caulifa from Universe 6 have all been eliminated. All of their fighters have fighters have been defeated, which means they will be eliminated at once.

Ryu: YO!!!!

Ryu yelled out to the 6th Universe.

Ryu: DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT SAYING ANY STUPID GOODBYES, WE'RE GONNA REVIVE YOU ANYWAY ALL!!!!

Ryuko simply snickered, unable to sit up.

Ryuko: Way to ruin a moment. Here I thought I could have a moment to think about this.

Ryu: FUCKA THAT!!

Caulifa: Man, those guys were just on a different level!

Hit got up, groggy.

Hit: -_- You try getting hit by the one with the least amount of restraint.

Cabba: Even though they're mortal ranking is lower than ours, the 7th has to be home to the strongest warriors in the multiverse. We've gotta change that.

They all began to glow, as Zeno held up a hand.

Zeno: BYE BYE!!!

Zeno after a moment erased the 6th Universe, as once he was done looking away, Ryu reverted to his base form.

Ryu: Alright I think we already know the deal, bring everyone back and let's get this over with.

Grand Priest: My, you seem to be in a rush.

Ryu: Oh yeah you know, just protecting my home, and now I've gotta make do on ANOTHER promise. 'And train to survive against Death but he shouldn't know that yet.'

Ryu currently felt dread slowly approach him.

Ryu: 'Cause I need to get out of here ASAP.' So, where exactly did you hide the Super Dragon Balls?

Grand Priest: They're actually closer than you think.

The Null Realm began to be illuminated with a golden light, as the Super Dragon Balls appeared in the sky.

Azure: Well at least I'm not gonna flip since I saw it already.

Grand Priest (Divine Tongue): Come fourth Divine Dragon and Grant my Wish. Peas and Carrots.

A bright light shone as lightning came from the Super Dragon Balls. After that short build up, the massive dragon appeared.

Grand Priest: It is time Ryu Kaizen. As the MVP, the final decision is in your hands.

Ryu: Like I said, we want all the erased universes to be revived.

The Grand Priest smiled hearing this.

Grand Priest: Is this truly how you all feel?

The Universe 7 fighters, even the ones in the stands all stood to give an answer.

Universe 7: Yes.

Even some of the Destroyer's and Kai's that didn't participate were shocked by this.

Ogma: AHHH!!!

Arak: All of them?!

Iwan: They're either incredibly selfless, or incredibly foolish!!

Giin: Not as foolish as you would think.

Grand Priest: Very well.

Right then, the Grand Priest began to translate the wish, as soon the eyes of Super Shenron glowed, with the realm shaking, and a pulse of light going everywhere, as the dragon soon disappeared.

Grand Priest: In light of the selflessness you 10, the mortal ranking of Universe 7 has risen. It is now 3RD, from the bottom.

Ryu: Whoopee, still in danger...

Zeno: RYU!!!!

Zeno flew down to Ryu, who grabbed him with a smile.

Zeno: THAT TOURNAMENT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!!

Ryu: Yeah, I've gotta admit I did have fun.

Zeno: So what should we play next?!!

Ryu: Uhhh, preferably something where the Universes WON'T get obliterated? I mean, if you're cool with that.

Zeno: OKAY!!!

Ryu: 'You know even if there's that creeping fear when he's around, I've gotten a lot more calm around Zeno.'

After Ryu let go of Zeno, he immediately fell onto his back.

Ryu: Ow ow ow ow ow...

Cinder: What's wrong with you?

Ryu: I literally just shattered through my limits with something I wasn't sure would work!!! Excuse me if I'm in pain!!!

Vegeta: Can't you heal yourself?

Ryu: -_- If this was a problem I could solve by simply healing myself, I would've been doing it already. Amber, reach into my pocket.

Amber did so, before finishing a Senzu Bean. She dropped into Ryu's mouth, before he chewed, and did a kick up to get back in his feet.

Ryu: Much better!

Grand Priest: Ryu, before you leave, I have a proposition for you.

Ryu was surprised to hear this, looking at the Oldest of the Angels.

Ryu: What would that be?

Grand Priest: You posses a strength that has never been seen among mortals. Even beyond that, you've shown incredible competence on what the deities in your Universe have done wrong.

Ryu's eyes widened once hearing the words the Grand Priest spoke.

Gohan: What does he mean?

Erica: Not sure.

Shin: Grand Minister, you couldn't be proposing what I think you are, could you?!

Grand Priest: Ryu Kaizen, how would you like to become a Deity?

Everyone watching was at a loss for words.

Ryu: ... Uhm...

CHAPTER END!!