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The air inside Capsule Corp was thick with anticipation. Ever since Whis had warned them about Soraya, the Eternal Seeker, Goku and Vegeta had been training relentlessly, pushing their Ultra Divinity forms to their limits. Yet, there was a gnawing feeling inside them both—they knew that Soraya was on a level beyond any opponent they had faced before.
Whis stood by, his usual calm demeanor shadowed by a hint of concern. He watched as Goku and Vegeta sparred in a special training room Bulma had modified to withstand their intense power. The Saiyans' combined energies lit up the space, each clash of their fists sending shockwaves through the room.
"Good, but focus more," Whis instructed. "Remember, Ultra Divinity demands unity, not just strength. It's a balance that requires both of you to be in perfect sync."
Vegeta scowled, pulling back as he landed a powerful strike against Goku, who dodged just in time. "Easy for you to say, Whis. Fighting alongside Kakarot isn't exactly second nature."
Goku grinned, sidestepping another strike. "Oh, come on, Vegeta! You know we make a good team!"
But Vegeta shot him a glare. "Just stay out of my way."
Whis sighed, stepping forward. "This is exactly the issue. Ultra Divinity isn't about individual power. It's a shared transformation, and that means a level of trust that goes beyond even the strongest rivalry."
Goku and Vegeta paused, absorbing his words. They had both come to accept that they needed each other for this transformation, but fully embracing the idea was another matter.
Whis continued, his tone more serious. "Soraya will exploit any division between you. She's an opponent who's thrived for centuries on sensing and breaking down the weaknesses in her foes. Unless you're unified in every way, she'll overwhelm you."
Vegeta crossed his arms, deep in thought. The idea of fully relying on Goku grated at him, but he knew Whis was right. Soraya was no ordinary foe, and their pride would only be a hindrance if they let it get in the way.
After a long silence, Vegeta finally spoke. "Fine. For this fight, I'll follow your lead, Whis. But if Kakarot slips up, he's on his own."
Goku chuckled, trying to lighten the mood. "You'll be right there with me, Vegeta. We'll figure this out together."
Whis gave a slight smile. "Good. Now let's get back to training. I'll show you a technique that might just give you the edge."
The days turned into a rigorous routine of intense training, each session pushing Goku and Vegeta closer to the brink. But as they trained, something remarkable began to happen—they started moving in sync, as if they were anticipating each other's moves before they even happened.
One evening, as they took a rare break, Whis joined them on a grassy hill overlooking West City. The sun was setting, casting the sky in hues of orange and violet, and for a moment, there was a peaceful stillness.
"I must say," Whis began, "you both have made incredible progress. Ultra Divinity isn't just about power, after all—it's about connection. You've come a long way in such a short time."
Vegeta nodded, watching the horizon. "We've faced powerful foes before, but this one… She's different. I can feel it."
Goku, too, was quiet, sensing the weight of the coming challenge. "Yeah. It's like she's something beyond just strength. Like… an unstoppable force."
Whis's eyes softened. "Soraya is powerful because she embodies a relentless pursuit of strength without limits. But remember, Saiyans also possess a unique strength—the ability to grow and evolve through every challenge. That's what sets you apart."
As the stars began to dot the sky, Goku and Vegeta returned to their training, determined to become stronger than ever. They had faced gods and powerful beings, but this was different. Soraya's aura, even from afar, was like a shadow over their world, and they knew she would stop at nothing to test their Ultra Divinity to its fullest.
Each day of training brought them closer to that perfect unity that Whis had been urging them toward. Vegeta's usual scorn was tempered by a newfound respect, while Goku's lighthearted attitude grew focused, both of them realizing the stakes of the coming confrontation.
Finally, after weeks of relentless preparation, Whis gathered them one last time in the Capsule Corp training grounds. His eyes held a rare seriousness as he looked at them.
"She's here," he said quietly.
Both Saiyans felt a shiver, a ripple of energy that seemed to fill the air. It was as if the world itself sensed the arrival of this powerful foe. Far away, a rift opened in the sky, and a faint glow appeared—a sign that Soraya had crossed into their realm.
Goku and Vegeta exchanged a glance, their expressions resolute. They were ready. Or at least, as ready as they could be.
And with a nod from Whis, they took to the skies, heading toward the place where they would face the Eternal Seeker, their greatest challenge yet.