Author's Note:
In this chapter, you're about to witness the reveal of the most overpowered ability in all of Dragon Ball! Our MC's path to limitless power just got a major upgrade, but hey, it won't be all sunshine and Super Saiyan vibes—there will be a few "tiny" problems that come along with it. But don't worry, those pesky problems are just bad guys in disguise, and you know what we do to bad guys in this story… 😏
Enjoy the chaos, and let's get ready to crank up the power levels!
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After a hearty meal at Suno's home, Goku was recharged and ready for the next challenge. Thanking her and her family, he gave a quick wave and took off toward Muscle Tower, his destination clear and his excitement bubbling over. Muscle Tower loomed large on the horizon, its ominous shape casting a shadow over the snowy landscape. Goku's eyes sparkled with excitement as he thought of all the tough opponents waiting for him inside.
As soon as he stepped inside, the first floor's guards tried to surround him, but Goku moved faster than they could even comprehend. In a matter of seconds, he delivered a flurry of light punches and kicks, knocking each one down effortlessly. The room filled with groans as the guards struggled to get back up, their limbs aching.
"Alright, one floor down!" Goku grinned, giving a thumbs-up to no one in particular as he ran up the stairs to the second floor. Here, he encountered Major Metallitron—a huge, hulking android with a permanent scowl and a body that looked like it was made from solid steel.
"Oh! You're big!" Goku exclaimed, impressed.
Major Metallitron glared at him, crossing his metallic arms. "No one's ever gotten past me, kid! You better give up if you know what's good for you!"
Goku chuckled, bouncing on his feet. "Let's see how tough you really are!"
The two launched at each other, fists clashing in a flurry of sparks and grunts. Major Metallitron was durable and powerful, but Goku was fast and relentless, dodging each punch with precision and delivering counterattacks in between. Though Metallitron's strength matched Goku's, it quickly became clear that Goku's stamina and speed were superior.
After a heated exchange, Goku managed to land a powerful punch square on Major Metallitron's chest, sending him staggering back. With one final blow, Goku cracked Metallitron's armor, causing the android to spark and fizzle before falling backward in defeat.
"Phew, that was fun! You're strong, Mr. Robot!" Goku said, panting slightly but still smiling as he looked down at his fallen opponent.
Climbing up to the third floor, Goku was met with his next challenge—Ninja Murasaki, a cunning and agile fighter dressed in a traditional ninja outfit. Murasaki eyed Goku up and down, assessing him carefully.
"Ha! So you're the little runt who made it past the guards and Major Metallitron," Murasaki said, smirking. "Let's see if you can handle my skills!"
Goku tilted his head, intrigued. "Skills? What kinda skills?"
Murasaki laughed, pulling out a smoke bomb and tossing it to the ground. In an instant, the room filled with thick smoke, obscuring Goku's view. When the smoke cleared, Murasaki was nowhere to be seen—until, suddenly, four more Murasakis appeared, surrounding Goku.
"Heh! Bet you've never seen a technique like this before! The Art of Division!" all five Murasakis said in unison.
Goku's eyes widened in awe. "Whoa! You can make copies of yourself? That's so cool! I gotta try that!"
Focusing his ki, Goku concentrated on splitting his own energy, just as he'd seen Murasaki do. In a flash, ten copies of Goku materialized, each one identical to the original, standing in a circle around Murasaki's clones. Murasaki's jaw dropped as he took in the sight of the ten Gokus.
"No way! You made ten copies?! I only made five!" Murasaki stammered, clearly shocked.
Goku laughed. "Yeah! Guess I got a little carried away. Let's see who's better at this division thing!"
The room erupted in chaos as Goku's clones and Murasaki's clones launched into battle. Each clone paired off, throwing punches, kicks, and dodging attacks with precision. Murasaki's clones fought skillfully, but Goku's clones, fueled by his boundless energy and enthusiasm, quickly overpowered them. One by one, Murasaki's clones vanished, until only the original was left, panting and disheveled.
"Alright, Mr. Ninja, that was fun!" Goku said, grinning as he high-fived one of his clones before they all disappeared.
Murasaki glared at Goku, clearly frustrated by the defeat. "How did you…? I'm supposed to be the master of the Art of Division!"
Goku scratched his head, still smiling. "I dunno, I just watched what you did and tried it myself. I'm good at picking things up, I guess."
Murasaki groaned, holding his head in disbelief. "This kid is unreal… I can't believe I was beaten by a child!"
Unfazed, Goku gave Murasaki a friendly pat on the back. "Don't feel bad! You're still really cool! I've never met a ninja before."
As Goku made his way up to the next floor, he just send a telepathic wave at Murasaki, who was left sitting on the floor, trying to process what had just happened. "This kid... He's like a sponge, picking up everything he sees! How am I supposed to compete with that?"
As Goku ascended to the next level of the Tower of Muscles, he reflected on the incredible technique he'd just mastered—the Art of Division. For a long time, he had been waiting to learn this skill, but now that he had it, the possibilities were almost overwhelming. This technique allowed him to create clones that not only mirrored his physical form but divided his ki, potential, and talents among them. But even as Big of a weakness that sounded, Goku saw a hidden potential in this skill—one that aligned perfectly with his father Bardock's wish for him.
Years ago, Bardock's heartfelt wish had given Goku something no one else had: the ability to grow stronger without an upper limit. No matter how intense his training or how many battles he fought, Goku's strength would continue to rise, breaking any barriers in his way. Unlike others who relied on natural talent or powerful techniques, Goku simply had to work hard, train consistently, and his growth would continue. And now, with the Art of Division, his path to strength had opened up in ways even he hadn't fully imagined.
A grin spread across his face as he realized that each clone would inherit Bardock's wish as well. This meant that every single clone would also be able to grow without limits, training and becoming stronger independently of Goku, yet with the same infinite potential. He could create multiple clones, each with their own unlimited capacity to grow. And when they merged back into him, all of that accumulated strength and experience would fuse into a single being—himself, but many times stronger.
"This is perfect!" Goku whispered to himself, his excitement building as he imagined the future.
For Goku, this wasn't just about gaining power faster or creating a shortcut to strength. It was about using the opportunity Bardock had given him to its fullest. He'd always been ready to push his limits, to dive into the harshest training just to see how far he could go. Now, his clones could do the same, all contributing to his progress and enhancing his power.
"Alright," he muttered, clenching his fists with a new sense of purpose. "This is going to be awesome!"
But it might contain various other problems that he has not discovered yet, so he will not fully use the technique for training. After identifying all potential issues, he will start using this technique for his training.
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Knock, knock!
A/N: Who's there?
Problem: It's me, Mr. Problem! Did you call for me? No? Doesn't matter—I'm always uninvited and still show up!
)
As he reached the next level, he closed his eyes and summoned the Art of Division. Concentrating, he felt his ki, strength, and energy begin to split, forming two clones right beside him. Both had his same excited grin, and all three Gokus gave each other a quick nod.
"Let's get to work!"