Future Trunks saw that Uncle Goku had no intention of transforming into a Super Saiyan, so he decided not to transform either, planning to fight Goku in his base form.
Goku reminded him, "Trunks, you should transform into a Super Saiyan. My current base form strength is beyond what you can comprehend."
Vegeta added, "Trunks, you should transform."
Seeing that both Uncle Goku and his father were urging him, Trunks didn't hesitate. With a roar, he transformed into a Super Saiyan.
In his base form, Goku fought against Future Trunks, who was wielding his sword.
Goku initially didn't take the offensive; he simply used his fists to block Future Trunks' attacks.
After about a dozen exchanges, Goku had gauged Future Trunks' Super Saiyan strength, and it was time for him to counterattack.
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Goku grabbed Future Trunks' swinging sword with his bare hand and then kicked him in the stomach, sending Future Trunks flying.
"Trunks, you need to use all your strength. You're no match for me right now," Goku said.
Future Trunks was surprised to find that in his Super Saiyan state, he was defeated by Goku in his base form. This gave him more confidence in defeating Black John Doe the next day.
Uncle Goku had said that John Doe was as strong as him, and although his father hadn't spoken, he didn't show any dissatisfaction, indicating that his father's strength was also formidable.
Future Trunks roared and transformed into Super Saiyan 2, or perhaps Super Super Saiyan 2, as his displayed power was not far off from Goku's previous Super Saiyan 3 form.
Vegeta, looking at his son, praised him, "I never expected Trunks to transform into Super Saiyan 2 and then further advance his transformation from that state."
"However, like us, he has ventured down the path of transformation. I'll need to spend some time guiding him back to the right path."
Witnessing Future Trunks' newfound power, Goku also roared and transformed into a Super Saiyan, but only the basic Super Saiyan form without any further advancements.
The two resumed their battle, but this time, Goku held nothing back to boost Trunks' confidence. After dodging one of Future Trunks' attacks, Goku punched him in the abdomen.
Future Trunks didn't immediately lose his fighting ability as Goku had expected. Instead, he rolled to dodge Goku's follow-up attack and then regrouped to launch another assault on Goku.
Goku kept dodging and creating distance between them. He then fired off energy blasts at Trunks.
As Trunks blocked the energy blasts, Goku sidestepped to his side and kicked him in the back of the head.
The powerful blow caused Future Trunks' body to stagger, and he reverted to his base form, passing out and falling from the sky.
Vegeta quickly caught Future Trunks and laid him on the ground.
After a short while, Future Trunks regained consciousness. He sheathed his sword and, looking at Goku, said, "Uncle Goku, you're truly amazing. I thought I was strong, but I never imagined that your progress would surpass mine. You defeated me with just your Super Saiyan 1 transformation."
Goku asked, "So, Trunks, tell me, how does my strength compare to Black John Doe's?"
Trunks replied, "I'm not entirely sure. Black John Doe defeated me in his base form without transforming into a Super Saiyan. But I can assure you that it wouldn't be as easy for him to defeat me as it was for you."
Hearing Future Trunks' words, Goku scratched his head and said, "It seems the opponent's strength is indeed formidable."
At that moment, a dark, distorted void suddenly appeared in the sky above Bulma's house, and a figure emerged from the void.
Upon seeing the person's face, everyone exclaimed, "Black John Doe!"
Future Trunks, in particular, was filled with hatred, staring intently at Black John Doe.
However, Beerus and Whis noticed the ring on the person's finger and the earring on his ear.
Goku, seeing that Black John Doe had managed to track them across time, boldly initiated an attack.
Black John Doe proved to be as powerful as Future Trunks had described, matching Goku's Super Saiyan form in his base state.
Goku, however, held the upper hand. Under Goku's attacks, Black John Doe was repeatedly struck, and with a side kick, Goku sent him flying.
Black John Doe fired pink energy blasts at Goku, who raised his arms to block them. Black John Doe then flew forward, gathering a pink energy blade in his hand and slashing at Goku.
This was John Doe's signature move, focusing energy into a blade, which had given Goku trouble in the past. Facing the fake's attack, Goku grabbed his arm and punched him in the face.
Black John Doe was sent flying.
As Black John Doe attempted to counterattack, the dark void in the sky suddenly emitted a powerful suction force. Black John Doe stumbled, and his body was pulled toward the void.
Everyone realized that the void was about to disappear, and before it did, it would draw Black John Doe back.
Unwilling to return to the future, Black John Doe spotted the Time Machine on the ground and fired an energy blast at it, destroying it.
Goku immediately responded with a knee strike, sending Black John Doe into the dark void.
The void in the sky then flickered and vanished.
Everyone was shocked to see the Time Machine destroyed, especially Trunks, who watched it burn with a heavy heart and tears on his face.
They didn't know how to console Future Trunks, sharing his profound sorrow.
Bulma approached Future Trunks, placing her hand on his shoulder, and said, "Trunks, don't lose hope. We'll find another way..."
As she spoke, Bulma suddenly remembered something and shouted, "I've got it! Wait here."