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The air in the void arena felt charged, as if every particle had absorbed the energy from Goku and Jiren's previous clash. They stood opposite each other, silent but determined, their auras pulsating, both warriors now more attuned to each other's strength than before.
Goku steadied himself, feeling the weight of Jiren's intense gaze. He could feel the unyielding force within his opponent, a power that seemed endless. "You've come a long way, Jiren. But so have I."
Jiren gave a curt nod. "I have no need for words. Show me your strength."
In a split second, they charged at each other, meeting with such ferocity that the resulting shockwave rippled out, shaking the stands where the gods and fighters watched. Their punches collided with enough force to split mountains, and every strike was backed by unrelenting willpower.
Goku moved with newfound grace in his Ultra Divinity form, his movements almost surreal as he dodged Jiren's attacks with fluid precision. But Jiren wasn't deterred; instead, he pushed harder, his strikes growing more precise and powerful.
Jiren intensified his attacks, his movements swift and calculated, each punch carrying a weight that pushed Goku to his limits. Goku grinned, feeling the thrill of a true battle. He sidestepped Jiren's next punch and countered with a powerful roundhouse kick that struck Jiren across the jaw.
Jiren staggered back, his head snapping to the side, but he didn't falter. He wiped a trickle of blood from his lip, his crimson eyes narrowing. "Not bad, Goku. But this won't be enough."
In a flash of energy, Jiren powered up even further, his aura blazing with an intensity that rivaled the sun. His muscles tensed, and the ground beneath him cracked from the sheer force of his power. The spectators gasped, feeling the crushing weight of Jiren's aura, which had now reached levels beyond anything they had sensed from him before.
Goku's eyes widened. "You've really been holding back!"
Without warning, Jiren vanished and reappeared behind Goku, delivering a crushing punch to his back that sent him flying across the arena. Goku tumbled through the air, but with a quick twist, he regained his balance, landing on his feet.
Goku steadied himself, wiping sweat from his brow as he faced Jiren again. The thrill of the fight filled him with renewed energy, but he knew he had to dig even deeper to keep up with Jiren's boundless strength.
Jiren watched him intently, his gaze fierce. "You're strong, Goku. But strength alone won't be enough to overcome me."
Goku smirked, powering up once again as his Ultra Divinity aura flared to life. "Let's find out!"
With a burst of speed, Goku launched himself at Jiren, their fists colliding in mid-air, sending shockwaves that echoed throughout the arena. They moved in a blur of speed and power, each clash more intense than the last, as if they were determined to outlast each other no matter the cost.
The gods and fighters in the stands watched, captivated, as the two warriors pushed themselves beyond their limits. Even the Grand Priest looked on with keen interest, noting the vast growth in both fighters since the last tournament.
Jiren's aura spiked, and he summoned a ball of energy in his hand, hurling it at Goku with incredible force. Goku barely had time to react, raising his arms to shield himself as the blast engulfed him in an explosion of light and heat.
But as the smoke cleared, Goku stood tall, his aura blazing brighter than before. "Is that all you've got, Jiren?"
Jiren's eyes narrowed, but a faint smirk crossed his face. "Not even close."
With a roar, he unleashed a new surge of energy, his aura shifting to a deeper, almost otherworldly shade. His power skyrocketed, causing the arena itself to shake under the weight of his strength.
The other fighters in the stands could feel the shift in Jiren's energy, a new form of strength that seemed to transcend even his previous limits.
"Is… is Jiren transforming?" Krillin murmured, his voice filled with awe.
"He's reached a new level," Vegeta said, his eyes glued to the fight. "I didn't think it was possible… but he's even stronger than before."
In the arena, Goku took a deep breath, feeling the intensity of Jiren's transformed state. But instead of fear, he felt a surge of excitement.
"Alright, Jiren," Goku said, a grin spreading across his face. "Let's take this up another notch."
With that, the two warriors charged at each other once more, their clash reaching a level of intensity that sent shockwaves rippling through the entire multiverse.
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