1. Enter the Saiyaverse

(Screams for help echoed through the burning landscape, turning the once vibrant planet into a sea of red. Mountains of lifeless bodies reached toward the sky, while rivers of crimson blood flowed across the scorched earth. Amidst this apocalyptic scene stood a man, his battered body barely covered by shreds of flesh. His right hand was tightly wrapped in a white bandage, and his left hand concealed beneath black wrappings. With piercing eyes that showed no hesitation to kill, he confronted an ominous presence.)

Ominous Voice: "Today shall be the day of your demise."

Man: "I dare you to try. I'll slay you once more."

(The clash of their forces marks the beginning of a battle that will determine the ultimate victor.)

[Years earlier, in Kyoto, Japan.]

(On a rainy night, two men dressed in black surveyed the lifeless creatures before them. Other figures, clad in black suits, surrounded them. After careful consideration, they concluded that whatever had slain these creatures might actually be beneficial rather than harmful. The leader of the two ordered the rest to handle the scene discreetly, leaving no trace behind. The group quickly covered up the area and departed.)

[At the same time, in the depths of an underground cave in London]

(A young girl wandered about. Dressed in a black top, a miniskirt, and leggings, she carried a sword strapped to her hip. The hilt of the sword shone bright red, matching the color of her eyes. Her appearance was that of an ordinary teenager, with loose black hair.

Despite her appearance as an ordinary teenager with loose black hair, she exudes an aura of determination)

Tera: Why did they have to stumble upon a Forbidden Zone when Leone isn't here? And why underground?

[Name: Tera Taiyou. Age: 17 years old]

Tera {Taken aback}: What in the world...

(Tera cautiously stepped forward, her senses on high alert. The scene before her was a grotesque and horrifying sight—an eerie tableau of scattered bodies, both monstrous and human. The cave walls were drenched in blood, organs strewn across the floor. Some victims had been torn apart, their hearts ripped out, while others bore savage claw marks. The aftermath of a brutal battle was evident to all who beheld it.

Tera's heart raced with fear as she took in the gruesome scene. She could hardly fathom the magnitude of the carnage and the sheer brutality that had unfolded in this cave.)

Tera: Who could have done such a thing?... There is someone here.

(Tera's ears pick up on a faint sound emanating from deep within the cave. With caution, she proceeds further, determined to assess the situation. As she cautiously approached, her eyes widened in shock and terror. A blood-soaked boy, roughly her age, sat atop a mound of lifeless bodies. His hair, concealed beneath the layers of blood and wounds, defies easy identification. Yet his blood-red eyes and tattered garments exude an aura of unearthly menace. Tera speaks, her voice trembling.)

Tera: Who are you? (Could he be a demon? No, he appears to be human)

Karma: Another one sent to kill me, huh?

[Name: Karma. Age: 16 years old]

Tera: What? Who are you?

Karma: The dead don't need to know.

(Those few words send shivers down Tera's spine. How could such a monstrous being exist, and from where did he come?)

The words sent shivers down Tera's spine, intensifying her unease. The realization dawned upon her that she stood before a being of immense darkness and ferocity. The boy's very presence defied comprehension, raising countless questions about his origins and the path of destruction that had led him here.

Struggling to maintain her composure, Tera mustered the courage to make a decision. Her voice quivered as she pressed on, determination mingled with fear)

Tera: (Did he truly defeat all these curses alone? He is severely wounded and drenched in blood. I must bring him back with me, but this chilling sensation... Can I even bring him back? No, I must, or else...) Hey, you're coming with me.

(Tera, her soul trembling, drew her sword and pointed it towards Karma, her hands shaking. Unfazed by the trembling girl, Karma's attention was focused elsewhere, his gaze fixated on the approaching Cursed Spirit. The Cursed Spirit, seething with rage and malice, his voice distorted with hatred, snarled at Tera)

Cursed Spirit: Human, you damned human. I will kill you, even if it's the last thing I do.

[Cursed Spirits: Beings formed from the materialization of Cursed Energy.

Curses: Living beings transformed by the power of Cursed Energy.]

Karma: So, one still remains.

(Ignoring the spirit's threat, Karma rose to his feet, his wounds oozing blood. He stretched his arms, preparing himself for the imminent clash. With lightning speed, he launched an attack at the spirit, aiming to strike it down. However, he receives a heavy blow to his chest, causing blood to spew from his mouth. The force of the impact sent him crashing to the ground.

Meanwhile, Tera, her heart pounding in her chest, tried to remain calm and analyze the situation. The sight before her was overwhelming—an intense battle unfolding between a cursed spirit and an enigmatic boy who seemed almost inhuman. As she observed the fierce combat, a realization dawned upon her.)

Tera: He's different from the rest. He's likely the leader of this Forbidden Zone.

(She screamed out trying to warn Karma of the dangerous situation, but her voice barely audible amidst the chaos.

Karma persists, launching another assault, but he is swiftly caught by the spirit and tossed around like a mere plaything, before being thrown into the air.)

Spirit: Die!

(Karma is propelled deeper into the cave by a condensed energy ball unleashed by the Cursed Spirit.)

Tera: (He's been dead, and I'm alone. I have no other option.)

(Seizing the opportunity while the cursed spirit's guard is down, Tera launches an attack, hoping to gain the upper hand. The spirit, caught off guard, cannot evade the strike.)

Spirit: You cannot harm me... What?

(Tera's sword slices through the spirit's arm, causing it to recoil in shock.)

Tera: The Kusanagi is a sword capable of cutting through almost anything. Your defenses mean nothing before it!

Spirit: You damned Saiya!

(Tera's successful attack bolsters her confidence, leading her to take on the spirit single-handedly. She rushes forward, launching a flurry of attacks. However, after a few clashes, Tera finds herself gradually losing ground)

Spirit: Pathetic. You are weaker than he was. The only advantage you possess is that sword.

Tera: Shut up!

(Fueled by anger and annoyance, Tera gritted her teeth and unleashed a powerful attack, channeling all her remaining strength. In her blind determination, she left herself wide open. The Cursed Spirit sidestepped her strike with ease, seizing the opportunity to land a devastating blow.)

Spirit: Now, join him in the grave!

(Like Karma, Tera is blasted away, her body now bleeding profusely. She struggles to remain conscious, her movements limited. A cold and earthshaking voice radiated from deep within the cave)

Karma: Who did you really manage to kill?

Spirit: Huh... It seems you barely survived my last assault.

Karma: Now things are getting interesting. Neo Force.

(Ten large white chains adorned with different patterns manifest from various locations, ensnaring Karma like a trapped animal. Desperately, Karma fights against the chains, pulling with all his might. The sound from Karma's rattling the chains were strong enough to cause the earth to shake. The spirit instinctively backs away from Karma slowly until the chains gradually begin to give way, shattering into fragments of light that fade away.)

Spirit: What were those chains?

(Unaware of the danger lurking behind him, the spirit suddenly realizes Karma's presence)

Karma: Hey, pay attention.

(Taking advantage of the spirit's distraction, Karma attacks once again, catching the spirit off guard with his sudden appearance.)

Tera: He's fast. But...

Spirit: You damn kid.

(The Spirit swiftly reacts, landing a punch on Karma's face. However, Karma remains unfazed, smirking back at the spirit before retaliating with an even stronger punch. The clash of their blows reverberates throughout the cave, yet miraculously, the structure remains intact.

Tera, barely conscious and barely able to move her battered body, could only watch in awe and horror. The power unleashed by Karma and the Cursed Spirit was beyond anything she could do with all her might. Amidst the chaos and destruction, Tera's thoughts echoed with disbelief)

Tera: (What is with this insane battle? With the amount of power they're unleashing, this cave should have collapsed long ago).

(Karma, his eyes burning with a crazed determination, became more relentless with each passing moment. His punches grew stronger, his movements faster, as if tapping into a wellspring of boundless energy).

Karma {Wild-eyed}: More! Keep going!

Spirit: You insolent brat.

(Karma's eyes lose any semblance of reason, consumed entirely by a ruthless desire to kill. He shatters the spirit's defenses and delivers a devastating blow.)

Karma: Too slow.

(In response, the Cursed Spirit's form began to change, its energy becoming more concentrated, its aura more dangerous. It grew, towering above them all, its monstrous true form finally revealed towering a staggering 10 feet tall.

Tera, on the brink of losing consciousness, could only watch as the battle between Karma and the Cursed Spirit entered a new and treacherous phase. The outcome remained uncertain, the fate of all who stood witness to this cataclysmic clash hanging in the balance.)

Spirit: True form.

(The oppressive aura of the spirit engulfed Tera, tightening its grip around her, rendering her helpless. She struggled to breathe, feeling the life force draining from her body. But amidst the suffocating fear, Karma remained unfazed, undeterred by the spirit's menacing presence. He pressed on with his relentless assault, his strikes landing with brutal force. Yet, to his dismay, his attacks seemed to have no effect on the spirit.)

Spirit: Die.

(A powerful punch from the Spirit sends Karma hurtling through the air, coughing up blood. The shockwaves ripple through the cave as Karma breaks the sound barrier, crashing into a wall with his body contorted, blood pouring forth, and his limbs twisted unnaturally.)

Spirit: Your body remains intact. Lucky you. Now, it's your turn.

(Undeterred by Karma's injuries, the spirit turned its attention towards Tera, ready to deliver the final blow. Yet, in that critical moment, it sensed an intense gaze piercing through its very essence. Instinctively, the spirit shifted its focus, its malevolent eyes locking onto a figure standing behind it.

Karma's bloodshot eyes burned with an infernal intensity, his voice dripping with madness as he repeated a single word: "Kill." The spirit recoiled, its confidence momentarily shaken by the sheer ferocity emanating from the boy before it.)

Karma: Kill.

Spirit: Huh?

Karma: Kill.

Spirit: You can still speak?

(Karma's eyes burn bright red, a crazed look spreading across his face, even causing the Spirit to instinctively back away.)

Karma: Neo Force: 5% Burst.

(In a blur of motion, Karma activated his Neo Force, channeling an explosive burst of power at 5%. He vanished from sight, only to reappear behind the spirit, tearing off its arms before it could react. Although the spirit swiftly regenerated its limbs, Karma continued his relentless assault, landing blow after blow with uncanny speed and precision.

The spirit's confusion grew as it struggled to comprehend Karma's extraordinary strength. It felt as though it was fighting against nothingness itself, unable to sense any tangible presence or power. Fueled by an insatiable thirst for blood Karma's attacks rained down relentlessly.)

Spirit: (What is with this kid's strength? It's so plain and natural, yet I can't sense anything from him. It's like I'm fighting emptiness). It's time I eradicated you.

Karma: Kill.

Spirit: Destroyer Orb.

(Unleashing its ultimate weapon, the spirit conjured a devastating Destroyer Orb, a concentrated energy ball pulsating with annihilative power, obliterating everything in its path. Panic surged through Tera as she realized the imminent danger, desperately urging Karma to evade the impending catastrophe.)

Tera: (This is bad). You need to get out of the way.

Karma: I'll show you the power of an Omni-Slayer. 5% Burst.

(With unwavering resolve, Karma met the spirit's destructive assault head-on, his fists striking the air with a tremendous force that reverberated through the cave. The collision between Karma's punch and the Destroyer Orb shattered the formidable attack, its energy dissipating into nothingness.)

Tera: (He destroyed the attack with sheer strength.)

(In the wake of the explosion, the spirit vanished, obliterated without leaving a trace. The cave trembled under the force of the impact, yet its structure miraculously remained intact, defying the chaos that unfolded within.)

Tera: (Wait, wait, wait. White hair, blood-red eyes, and those marks on his right arm... It's him! I couldn't tell before because he was covered in blood, but those scars, especially the large one on his chest... It all fits the description. He's the one at the top of the bounty list of every single squad and group in all worlds... The Abomination. How could I encounter such a monster here while I'm all by myself?).

Karma: Now.

(Karma directs his gaze towards Tera, an aura of death creeping around her body. She feels as though she's being choked, unable to move even an inch. Trembling uncontrollably, her pupils dart around in fear. Tera mustered her courage, determined to bring this fearsome being under her control. She summoned her voice, her trembling words demanding his compliance.

Tera: (Can I really convince this guy to come with me? No, I can't let him go, or else...) Don't move! You're coming with me.

(But Karma, his crimson eyes still ablaze with madness, responded with an ominous warning that echoed the fate of those who had confronted him before.)

Karma: That's what they all said before they died.

(Before Tera could fully grasp the gravity of her situation, Karma swiftly closed the distance between them. His palm pressed against her face, a macabre touch that sent shivers down her spine. Paralyzed with fear, she could only wonder if this encounter marked the end of her life.)

Tera: (I can't move or run away. Is this how I meet my end? I didn't even get to...)

(Karma tears her head off her shoulders and stands with it in his hands. As soon as he sighs to end the battle, he suddenly hears a voice from behind)

Nova: Impressive. Now, it's my turn.

[Nova Nishike]

(Nova Nishike, a young man with an air of mystery, emerged from the shadows. With black hair and white strands adorning his head, his eyes hidden behind a half black, half white blindfold, he exuded an inexplicable aura of calm confidence.)

Tera: Nova-sensei?

[Who is this mysterious figure known as his and what is his purpose in coming here?]