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Mount Justice
Goken’s eyes opened. His head felt like it went through steel walls. He felt his body tied by special rope. They even tied his hands in a forward motion. He sweated when he realized he got captured. He didn’t even do anything! With his eyes, he scanned the area to see where he’s sitting in. It felt like a normal living room with an advanced monitor but Goken knew it looked too good to be true.
“I see that you’re awake. I’m sorry you got stuck in here but I won’t do anything,” said a deep voice. Goken looked to his right and recognized the green alien from Capsule Corp, Martian Manhunter. His hideous face never fails to creep out Goken.
He glared. “Why am I here? I haven’t done shit wrong!” he demanded. Manhunter’s expression didn’t change. He thought that he would be able to invade the boy’s mind but he was proven wrong when Goken still had his mental barrier.
He answered. “The reason why you are in here is so that way you won’t escape. Can you tell me how you were able to resist my telepathy? It would be pleasing if you answer that question for me.” Goken realized that the ugly green man was the cause of his headache. He wanted to give some payback but it would make it worse for himself so he responded.
“Throughout my training as a fighter, telepathy is one of the skills I’m familiar with. It’s not important but in case if I face against people that can invade minds, I am able to resist it. The only reason why you would try to invade my mind is because most likely the BatNoid instructed you to get information from me. Nice try though.” If Manhunter was irritated, he didn’t show it. Now he knows why Batman had told him to watch over the kid. He is more of a threat than he realized.
“Very well, Goken. Now will you please accompany with me to the Hall of Justice? You will be able to talk with Batman and you might be able to leave as you wish.” Goken sighed in relief and nodded. Manhunter walked up to one of the Zeta-Tubes. He messaged Batman via telepathy, who set up the pathway to the destination. Despite being tied up, Goken used his flight to hover himself in order to follow the Martian. They walked to the portal and vanished.
Hall of Justice
“Recognized, Martian Manhunter, 07,” the voice beeped. Goken could sense Batman but wanted to observe the area around him. It seemed monumental for a museum for his tastes. It sort of reminded him of Kami’s Lookout. He tracked Batman’s signature and followed Manhunter to the U-Shaped table that consisted of all of the members of the Justice League. Goken recognized some of the league members that were at Capsule Corporation a couple months ago. He also saw Supergirl, who smiled warmly at him. Stopping at the front, Manhunter took off the rope and allowed Goken to be free.
Batman approached Goken. “Do you know why you’re here?” he asked.
Goken scoffed. “According to your lapdog, it’s because I’m becoming a “threat”,” he air quoted ‘threat’. The other league members present were cautious if Goken pulls something. Batman had already informed them the boy’s capabilities. In case Goken gets “out of control”, they will put him down without hesitation.
The Dark Knight narrowed his eyes. “You’re correct. That stunt you’ve pulled could have seriously damaged the robbers. You also have no reason to involve yourself into crime fighting since you are not an official officer. What do you have to say yourself?”
If looks could kill, Batman would be six feet under. Goken scoffed. “Maybe if you paid attention BatNoid, I was defending myself from those thugs. Who are you to tell me what to do when ever since you came into my country, you’ve been harassing my friends and even tried to interrogate my father. If anything, you’re the threat. You put your nose into someone else’s business and your buddy over there tried to shatter my brain!”
The members of the league were seething in anger. Never have they seen such impudence from a young boy. Even Aquaman was getting irritated. He is a blond-haired man wearing an orange scale-mail tunic and dark green leggings. At his waist is a gold belt that is clasped with a stylized letter "A", which has a built-in communicator. He also wears golden gauntlets on his wrists, and dark green greaves.
“Batman why don’t you just lock the boy up? He is nothing more than a ticking time bomb ready to explode,” the King of Atlantis chipped in.
Goken sneered at the Atlantean. “For what? I thought you guys are heroes not dictators. I’m a “threat” yet you guys are literally threatening me confinement for having extraordinary powers that you can’t and won’t ever understand. Are you sure this is even why I’m brought here or is this an excuse to get some information on me so you can make some contingency project? I know your kind of people BatNoid so don’t play games with me.”
The heroes in the room were getting angrier by Goken’s words. Deep down, they knew what they are doing is making Joker look like he never did anything wrong. John Stewart spoke up. “Hey kid, you need to stop what you’re doing. We are heroes and we do what will keep the planet safe.”
Goken smirked. “Oh really? I am a hero too but I don’t have the media after my ass.” He then sneered. “Only weak people talk out of their place. If you want to lock me up for such a foolish reason, then go ahead and try.” Vegeta really rubbed off on him. Either that or his Saiyan pride is kicking in. Green Lantern's anger increased as he was about to use his ring. His colleagues gasped.
Batman interjected. “Stand down Aquaman! Goken, this will be your last warning. If you ever use your power in that kind of matter, I will lock you up. Do I make myself clear?” he warned. Goken scoffed. He had faced people that can give a better threat than BatNoid. “Yeah yeah, crystal clear. I just want to go back now,” said Goken. Manhunter told him to go back to the Zeta-Tube so he could fly out. Goken did as instructed.
Unfortunately, Goken ended up encountering some of the teens that have helped apprehending him. He didn’t want to deal with this right now. Ignoring their shock, Goken walked to the other Zeta-Tube to leave, only to once again be distracted by a bat-shaped boomerang. He glared at who threw it.
“Where do you think you’re going? You’re not allowed to leave this place buster,” said a bat-costumed girl. The boy in question sighed. “I am allowed to leave. I already talked to BatNoid, why else am I trying to go through this Zeta thing,” he explained, earning a scowl from the girl. Goken suddenly realized he could have just used Instant Transmission. Before he could transmit himself, Goken had to dodge an incoming punch aiming for his head. His eyes landed on the boy with black hair and blue eyes he recognized earlier. He has an athletic build and is wearing a black t-shirt with a familiar red “S” symbol. He also donned dark blue fatigue pants tucked into dark-brown combat boots with a large buckled-belt.
Goken glared at the boy. “What the hell are you doing?” The boy glared back. “Didn’t you hear Batgirl? You’re not allowed to leave and I will fight you if you won’t back down!” Goken laughed. This boy thinks he can fight him? A martial artist? “You must be stupid then. I just defeated the gym teacher yesterday and yet you think you are able to fight me? Try me!”
That did it. The boy charged and threw a right handed punch. Goken blocked it and kicked him into the air, flew up and did a double axe handle to the boy’s back, making him crash to the ground. The boy got back up and emitted thin red beams from his eyes towards Goken, who merely swatted it with ease, shocking the boy. His anger became visible as he started fighting like a brawler, all the while Goken dodged with ease.
“Is that all you got? You said you’re going to fight me, not a dance competition!” Goken’s cockiness is getting the better of him. The boy was seething and flew up to the sky. He made a beeline towards Goken with great speed. Goken barely dodged as his shoulder was grazed from the hit. It didn’t hurt much but now Goken is starting to get serious.
Goken conjured a ki-enhanced shield to reflect the boy’s punch. He held out his hand and used a kiai to propel the boy meters away from him, crashing onto the floor. The other team members stopped spectating and rushed in to stop Goken. Before they could do anything, a familiar blonde-haired woman arrived from the Zeta-Tube.
“What is going on here?!” she shouted. The team members relaxed their stances. Canary walked up to Goken. “Why are you fighting my students Goken?” she asked. “One of your students attacked me first. The team over there didn’t want me to leave when I have already talked to Batman. I merely defended myself,” he explained. Canary stared at her student.
“Superboy, what gave you the right to attack Goken?” she asked. Said boy found the floor interesting.
Canary sighed. “I’m apologize for his behavior Goken. Superboy tends to have some anger problems and any problem he faces, he would usually get out of control and fight,” she explained. Goken shrugged. He understands how it feels to get angry but it doesn’t change that he tried to knock him out. Canary continued. “However, I’m curious as to why you’re in Mount Justice. Did you follow them here?”
Goken shook his head. “After school, I decided to explore the city instead of going home. Then some thugs came out of nowhere and tried to rob me. I easily defeated them and… Richard was it? He and his friends, and that team over there captured me and tied me up with some kind of rope. That Manhunter guy tried to probe my mind for information which I luckily blocked while being knocked out. Then he escorted me to Batman, who warned me not to use my powers, which is bullshit. He let me go after the warning and then Batgirl and Superboy tried to stop me, believing I should be held captive. Then the fight happened and you came in,” he explained.
Canary had a disappointed look when she stared at Batgirl and Superboy. “Very well, Goken. You may go now. Do you need the Zeta-Tube to get home?” Goken shook his head. “I’m good. I realized I could have done this.” He suddenly disappeared, shocking everyone in the room. ‘I have to inform Batman about this. I’m sorry Goken, but even I think you are too dangerous to walk around.’ Canary thought sadly.
Son House
By the time Goken, transmitted to his home, he was met with an angry glare of his mother. “Why are you late Goken?! You are late for dinner! If you don’t explain yourself, I will ground you for the weekend!” she threatened. Goken gulped and explained his mishaps after school. Chi-Chi’s anger rose to the roof, literally. It was if she was using the Kaioken!
“Those delinquents never leave you alone!” her scowl faded. “You can’t go back to that school anymore Goken. If they won’t leave you alone, then you can just take the exams early and get your diploma. Tomorrow’s Saturday, so it’s best to take it that day,” she declared. Goken smiled. “Thanks Mom, I guess your study schedules paid off. I should have done this yesterday,” he said.
Chi-Chi smiled. "At least you appreciate it. Your brother always complained about studying when he was younger." They laughed.
Time Skip – 8 Months: May 7
During the following months, Goken felt at peace for once in his life. The costume-freak league had finally got off his back since he fell off their grid. He visited the school incognito after the Saturday he took the exams early. The teacher, Ms. Haruka already announced of Goken’s exit to the class, which most of the students didn’t care. Goken relished at the spiky midget’s anger and teleported back home, unaware of Kara’s saddened face.
He had also caught up on his training. The 27th World Martial Arts Tournament was coming up May so Goken had started training in gravity and weighted clothing, increasing his strength in leaps. Then Goken trained in his Super Saiyan God form so he could increase the time span during said form.
The other fighters came in one group, also sparring. While they were training, Bulma created advanced cameras to capture their movements since they have been moving faster than the speed of light. She applied them at the WMAT audience area so they would be able to watch the Z-Fighters in a better angle.
The announcer/speaker was ecstatic that Goku and his friends are returning again. He was one of the few that knew Cell wasn’t defeated by Hercule.
All in all, the tournament will be entertaining and fun.
Well, almost.
May 7th, Age 781
The Z-Fighters are at the front, waiting to sign up. Goku is the first to sign up.
“Name please,” said the tournament gatekeeper.
“Son Goku.”
“The 23rd WMAT Champion?! This will be interesting,” he said as he signed up the other Z-Fighters.
The Z-Fighters already went through the preliminary round via punching machine. All of them restrained their power level and scored around 200, shocking the other contestants. The other participants scored around 40-80. One of the WMAT admins called the fighters to pull out a numbered ball. Out of the 32 fighters, the Z-Fighters looked to see who they are matched against.
Goku vs Tao
Piccolo vs Gohan
Tien vs Krillin
Vegeta vs Mirai
Goken vs Yamcha
They were surprised that they already had to fight each other the first round. Goken and Gohan smirked respectively at Piccolo and Yamcha. Teacher vs Student. Two worthy matches to see for the Z-Fighters. The Z-Fighters finished checking the brackets as they walked up to the contestant room.
“Canary to Batman, I have located them. I’m in cover as a participant of this tournament. I’ll inform you of their movements.” Black Canary, part of the Justice League, is infiltrating and competing.
At first, she just entered in the tournament because it interested her when she heard about a tournament full of fighters. Also, the amount of money she could earn for her benefit even if the currency isn’t dollars. To her convenience, she had found the Z-Fighters and informed Batman. It all started after her “student” Goken stopped attending to the high school. She tried to find out his address but the staff had already removed it the time he left. The time when she told Batman how Goken easily defeated Superboy after he left from the robber fiasco, increased Batman’s suspicions and doubled his efforts getting information to take down the potential threats if they try something hasty.
It’s also the reason why she brought Wonder Girl and Zatanna with her. Wonder Girl is a warrior in her right so it would be easier to apprehend the child fighters if they showcase too much power. Zatanna would also use her magic spells to restrain them.
What she didn't know was that the girls have respective crushes on Goken and Goten. Wonder Girl was turned on by Goken's fighting ability and believes he is worthy to be hers in the future. Zatanna apparently likes wild-haired boys and their innocent traits.
“LADIES AND GENTLEMAN! WELCOME TO THE 27th WORLD MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENT!! RIGHT NOW THE FIRST MATCH WILL BEGIN!” The crowd began screaming wildly. Apparently, the audience from the early WMAT’s are more excited than the new generation.
“On the left side, we have the legendary Son Goku, who is the 23rd World Martial Arts Champion. Reasons are unknown on why he didn’t defend his title but regardless, he has returned!” The older audience cheered for their favorite fighter while the new generation booed at Goku, slandering his name by claiming him as a trickster. “On the right side, we have Tao, a participant of the 23rd tournament and disqualified himself by using a weapon. He is also known as the brother of the Crane Master!” The crowd booed at the robotic man for his infamous prescence. The new generation was ignorant but booed nonetheless because of the announcer’s words. Canary made sure to have this guy put to jail after the tournament and spying on the Z-Fighters.
Son Goku looked at the mercenary. “It seems you still haven’t changed Tao…,”he said. Goku is known for looking at the good in people but that doesn’t mean he won’t hesitate to stop corrupted people.
Tao laughed mockingly. “I could say the same for you. Still a goodie two-shoed man child eh? BWAHAHA!” The Z-Fighters rolled their eyes. The mercenary Tao is hardly a threat. Power wise, he is merely an insect.
The mercenary wasted no time and charged in for a low kick. As Goku jumped up, Tao tried to jab him in the gut, followed by an uppercut. Goku took both hits and smiled at Tao. There was no damage at all. Tao growled and began throwing wild punches and kicks, making him more of a brawler than a martial artist. The Earthling Saiyan instantly reappeared 10 feet away from Tao as he dodged the last kick.
Tao growled and turned his left hand into a knife. He smirked and began to strike Goku in crazy motions. Goku sneered and grabbed the hand and smashed it into bits by one crush.
Everyone's sans Z-Fighters and surprisingly the announcer, eyes widened by Goku's sheer strength. The mercenary was too shocked to make any movement. One blink and Goku literally was nowhere to be seen.
The crowd and the announcer was surprised at Goku’s sudden disappearance. Tao looked around frantically, assuming Goku is using a new technique when in reality, Goku is faster than light. His brain failed to comprehend that he was knocked unconscious by a mere chop to the neck, quickly ending the match.
The announcer got out of his shock and with great vigor, shouted to the microphone. “And Goku wins the match!!” The old generation crowd cheered that their favorite fighter has returned with new skill. The new generation however were not amazed. Far from it.
“TRICK! HE USED A TRICK!!”
“HOW CAN WE ALLOW SUCH LIES INTO THIS RING!!”
“HE’S A DISGRACE TO MARTIAL ARTS!!”
*CRACK!*
The crowd grew silent as Goku swiped the WMAT banner with a swipe. He glared at the new generation with as much disappointment he could muster.
“Is this a trick? I have trained for years and I will not allow the name of Martial Arts be damned anymore through your ignorance. Just because you don’t understand doesn’t mean you can deem it as a trick. It’s a technique: a technique I have worked hard on along with my friends and family!”
The Z-Fighters were surprised by Goku’s sudden outburst. None more so than Goku himself. Usually, he wouldn’t care about how others think of him but in this case… he wasn’t playing. He can take any insult but when someone questions/mocks his skills in fighting, shit hits the fan and there’s no stopping the Earthling Saiyan.
The announcer managed to catch his breath. “Goku is right ladies and gentlemen. I have seen him fight ever since he was a kid. He became runner-up not once but twice!! An amazing feat for someone so young at that time. He defeated the son of the evil King Piccolo and you all have the decency to deride his fighting abilities as mere tricks?!” The announcer wasn’t having it today. His words began to get more vehement. “Son Goku is by far one of the greatest fighters on Earth and I WILL NOT HAVE ANYONE SLANDER HIS NAME!!!”
Goku, who is not that far from the announcer, is stunned at the man’s words. A smile tugged his lips as he patted the man’s shoulder. “I think it’s enough for now. Let’s hope they get the message.”
The announcer smiled too. “Alright. Next match is up. Can we have Piccolo and Gohan come up to the arena?”
Meanwhile, the other Z-Fighters had gotten out of their shock and the two aforementioned nodded at one another and walked up to the tournament arena.
“This will be a tough one. Gohan might have the power but Piccolo has more experience. There’s no telling who will win,” said Krillin, veteran of the WMAT. Tien and Yamcha nodded in agreement. Piccolo is never afraid to fight and has greater skills beyond an average Namekian fighter to the point that he’s stronger than a regular Super Saiyan. The constant training made him far surpass Perfect Cell and almost on par with Fat Majin Buu. If not for the Saiyans, Piccolo would be the strongest in the planet. Gohan on the other hand has power that is beyond any Saiyan’s grasp even a baby Saiyan. If Planet Vegeta was around, Gohan would be considered an Elite despite his father and grandfather’s status. Thanks to Goku staying alive after Cell Games, Gohan has kept up his training and was able to defeat Dabura with ease. Now the student and teacher are going out on a full battle and it will be one the greatest in ages. Gohan decided to wear his father’s gi to represent the Son family.
The announcer smiled at how much resemblence Gohan has with his father. If he had the hair, he’d be a doppelgänger.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the next match of the World Martial Arts Tournament. On the left hand side, we have Piccolo, the runner-up of the 23rd WMAT! Don’t worry folks! He is a good guy now and is now a rival among his fighting group. Who knows what training he went through!” The crowd hesitated to boo or cheer. The old generation decided to murmur for now. “On the right hand side, we have Son Gohan! If you guessed by the surname, yes he is Goku’s oldest son! From what I heard, he is taught under Goku’s rival Piccolo, a deadly combination of both fighting styles! A student vs teacher battle of all ages!! Who will come out on top?!”
The crowd cheered loudly, especially the girls screaming ‘have my babies!’ and ‘what size are you?!’. If you look closely, you can see a certain Satan-ness being held back by the Ox-King and Hercule Satan.
Black Canary was amazed by Goku’s fighting skills. If he wasn’t considered a threat, she could have asked for some training to knockout bad guys instantly. She noticed some weird looking flying objects floating. She narrowed her eyes and noticed a mini flash going every 3 seconds. Her eyes widened. The objects are mini cameras! This day turned out good for Canary. She wondered how to take one of them without getting noticed.
“Are you guys ready?” Gohan and Piccolo nodded, not breaking contact.
“HAJIME!!”