Beta Z just gulps a bit.

Believe me, the last thing I need is a reminder.

Would it make you feel better if I said that neither Goku nor Vegeta will be using any form beyond Super Saiyan for this tournament?

Great. Good to know I won't be thrown as much like a ragdoll as I probably would've.
Uh, what are you guys talking about...?

@Soren : Yes, the (???) character is different from yours.

*AHEM*.

Gemini Man decides to grab Dark Arle's attention.

I can see it in your face. Did I or did I not say no outside help?
Forget it. I don't need your help anyways.

Ninja Man Z then chimes in, whispering to Dark Arle.

And for the record, I don't really think he NEEDS the benefit you wish to provide. And I don't just mean because he's a veteran fighter.

Little Papa Beta's

...You know, I'm curious. Just what kind of Goku and Vegeta is even being used for Chaos Zone?
A good question... They're basically a culmination of different Dragon Ball medias. Super (with an altered Tournament of Power, obviously), GT, the movies, some of the games... Hell, I even threw in the ongoing Dragon Ball Super Manga.
I see... So that means that Vegeta...
Knows how to use Forced Spirit Fission*, yes.
Heh. That'll be fun for Dark Arle to deal with.
...Well... That mostly depends on whether or not it would be fair for Vegeta to use it.

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[type-crystal_energy]

Vegeta turns to look at Dark Arle.

...And what are you looking at?

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*Reference: Dragon Ball Super Manga: Vegeta travels to Yardrat to learn Spirit Control (https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Spirit_Control)** during the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga. Among these techniques is the ability of Forced Spirit Fission (https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Forced_Spirit_Fission)**.
**Sorry, can't do links in Spoilers.

Gemini TV Tournament Lobby

That's actually a good idea... I kinda want to see who I'm up against.
Primetime Gemini did say he was going to bring some people in, for the sake of filling up empty spots... But, he neglected to tell us who they are, let alone bring them here...
I bet you I am up against one of Ruby Spears' robots!
On the first round? HAH! In your wildest dreams, perhaps!

...You all wish to see the brackets? Very well, then.

Gemini Man than places the bracket up on one of the lobby's viewing screens.



HA! Called it! And against the better of the trio, nonetheless!
Grr... This thing was probably rigged!
I assure you, sir, everyone's placements on the bracket have been selected completely randomized... As much as we would've preferred to do so in more interesting manners. But, regardless.
Why is the name a bunch of question marks?
Because it's a secret, you dimwitted drone!
-Unamused-

"Ajax"...? And the names of some of them... It's blatantly obvious. They're from our universe... But how?
That, my friend, is a company secret, I'm afraid.
Regardless, I seem to be against Painite Man... Rotom was the one who fought him, last I remember, so this should be an interesting fight...

Yeah, yeah, that's great and all, but I'm up against WHO now!?!?

...Well. Guess we all know who's going to lose in the first round.

Oh dear. An invisibility power. This could easily help him cheese his way past certain rules... If only there was a way we can know for sure he isn't...
...Oh, but what's this? Our cameras actually has a feature that allows us to see the invisible! This way, we can see EXACTLY what Kahtos is up to, and so can our lovely viewers!
Kahtos' opponent, on the other hand...

Suddenly, on all televisions (of which there aren't any that Rumia can look at without going out-of-bounds), Kahtos is able to be seen, albeit semi-transparent. And just in case, Primetime Gemini pulls out a small monitor so he could watch Kahtos' movements himself, making sure he isn't breaking any rules in secret.

@Soren : Sorry, but your mystery contender will have to not participate due to the fact that I have stopped taking applicants prior to this sudden introduction of your mystery contender.

Also entering the arena is the referee, which is none other than... Oh god please no-

Alright! I want a good, clean fight! And I really do mean clean, I'm also Gemini Brand's janitor! Remember: No killing each other!
Aaaaand... GO!

Auto waves a checkered flag to signal the start of the battle, then steps out of the way to avoid being in the crossfire.

Little Papa Beta's

Tvs are being set up for customers (as well as the employees) to watch the tournament on.

So, who do you guys think is going to win this?



I bet it'll be Ninja Man Z! Bet it'll be Ninja, SQUAWK!
...Hm... While Ninja certainly has the only win for one of these under his belt*, the competition looks pretty tough, so who knows who will-
Hey, it's starting!

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Gemini TV Tournament Arena
(And every screen of whoever happens to be watching the tournament)

Ladies, gentlemen, and all unspecified genders! People, robots, and other miscellaneous species of all ages! Today marks the beginning of a spectacular spectacle of preposterous proportions!
Today, we bring to you...

The Gemini TV Tournament!
Sponsored by: Gemini Brand, the Bluster Kong Barrel Works Company, Little Papa Beta's Pizza Hut Palace Imporium, the Moriya Shrine, and Hetap

I am your host, Primetime Gemini! Normally, the host would go on some introductory spiel... But you didn't tune in for THAT boring junk! You came here to watch some ACTION!
And action you shall receive! Here's Gemini Man to announce our first match of the tournament!

(Yeah, I think you're able to use those.) Thanks, Gemini. Our first contender is known as the "Youkai of the Dusk". ...Wait, this is all the information I was given? Give it up for Rumia!

The audience cheers as Rumia is asked to head for the arena's rather wide ring.

And for her opponent... The self-proclaimed "Kremling Alpha", not to be confused with- ...The *BLEEP*'s a "Defteros"?- Here comes Kahtos!

Kahtos is also called to the ring.

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*Reference: The 3rd Annual Robot Tournament, the only tournament thread in MMRPG with an actual confirmed victor.

...Hm, yes, I do believe we have a commercial spot open... It will cost you, however. 100 Zenny, to be precise.
...Or, well, seeing as this appears to be a long-distance call, however that converts into whatever currency you may have.
One moment please.

Gemini Man looks over to Tyrant Man.

Not to worry, big guy; Apparently, the boss was expecting you.

Gemini Man shows Tyrant Man the tournament roster. Apparently, Tyrant Man's name was already written.

He says he used "4th Wall Awareness", like we're some kind of TV Show. Which, I suppose in a way, life is its own greatest TV Show, is it not? ...Regardless, you're already entered.

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Gemini TV Tournament Arena - Lobby

Beta Man Z decides to walk up to Dark Arle.

Ah, Superintendent Chalmers, welcome. I hope you're ready for an unforgettable tournament.

Beta Man Z then reaches out his hand to shake Dark Arle's.

My name is Beta Man Z. Let's make it a good tournament, shall we?

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Meanwhile, Ruby Spears Wily- who came with the signed-up ReSolute Cut Man, Guts Man, and Break Man- is confronted by AOSTH Robotnik.

Well, well, well. Look what we have over here... And here I thought you wouldn't even bother to show up.
Why, please. Anything to embarrass you in front of millions of people!
Surely. So, where's YOUR sign-ins? Don't tell me you intend to fight these people.
Ah, but I've only signed in one robot... And believe me, it'll be the only robot I'll ever need! Scratch, Grounder, Coconuts... Even Orcheggstra, if he was still around, will be considered as obsolete once you lay your eyes upon my greatest creation ever!
Feh. We'll see about that...

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Suddenly, Ninja Man Z and a Gemini Clone teleports in.

Attention, participants. I'd like to thank you all for joining us. But, before we can begin, I must explain the rules of the tournament...



- No killing allowed: Winner is decided by knock-out, ring-out, or giving up.
- No weapons or items allowed: Fighters are only allowed to fight with their own abilities.
  - Equally, Copy Abilities are banned.
- The audience and recording equipment cannot be attacked or destroyed. Same goes for the referee.
- No outside assistance.
- All fighting is to happen within the tournament, during the appropriate match and time.

Any questions?

Gizard Wasteland

The two legendary warriors stand around at the iconic battleground, with one of them being rather giddy about something... I'm sure you can guess who the giddy one is.

Hee hee hee...! It's almost time! I cannot wait!
...Just what are you blabbering on about THIS time, Kakarot?
Wait... Did I not tell you? Heheh, sorry, I guess I gotten so excited, I forgot...!
What the hell did you do this time, Kakarot!?
Well, there's this tournament coming up... And there'll be tons of strong, new fighters there, too! So I decided to sign us up for it!
W-WHAT!? You signed me up for a stupid tournament without even asking me!? The hell is wrong with you!?
Geez! Calm down, Vegeta! It's just a fighting tournament-
OH! So since it's a fighters tournament, my consent doesn't matter anymore, is that it!?
Th-that's not what I'm saying at all! Come on, Vegeta, for years now we've only ever fought with each other! This is our chance to actually meet some new and exciting fighters!
Grr... fine! I'll participate in the stupid tournament! But from now on, you'll ASK before you drag me into anything stupid like this ever again!
Alright, I promise, sheesh! ...It'll be starting off in a few hours, in a place called "Mega City". Let's make our way over there!

The two Saiyans make their way for Mega City...

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Gemini TV Tournament Arena

Primetime Gemini proudly looks over the arena from the Commentator Room window, as everything is set up.

Good... Everything is in place. This tournament will be absolutely GRAND! And the best part... It'll be the single most GREATEST televised event in HISTORY! And it is all made by ME! Primetime Gemini! So SUCK IT, Dark Man Network!*
...So, tell me, counterpart of this dimension. How many people have signed up for the tournament?
Counting two who signed up just now... 22.

Suddenly, a ringtone is heard.

...And counting, possibly.

...What.
Oh, come now, boss! 22 isn't a bad number, right?
I mean, It's 16-18 more than what I have expected from this tournament.
...Oh, no. No, no, no, it's not such a bad number at all...
...It's an AWFUL number! Downright TERRIBLE! Do you lot even KNOW how a Tournament bracket even works!?

...Calm down, Gemini... Everything's fine... You can fix this. You just need to find up to 8 willing contestants before the tournament starts. You just need to know where to-

Suddenly, Primetime Gemini gets an idea.

...I'll be right back.

Primetime Gemini teleports to his office as Gemini Man picks up the call.

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*Reference: Cut's Corner by MegaBossMan

(OOC: Aside from Brash's new involvements- if they are signing up-, I am no longer accepting Tournament applicants. The 5-8 roster spots (depending on who will be joining us) will by filled in by myself.)

...As curious as that may be, as long as you aren't doing any bad, you shouldn't have any trouble regarding this world's Mega Man. As such, your fear is rather unjustified.
...While on the subject of "brothers"... I think you should stop being so overprotective of "Reverse Man". It's one thing to want to protect your family, but their protection should not come at the price of their freedom. I'm sure your brother is fine enough to be able to protect himself.
Just thought I'd throw in my two cents, is all.

Proto Man warps away.

Whistling Plains

And your reason for being afraid of Rock is?

Proto Man appears behind Chance Man.

I don't know about your world's Mega Man, but I assure you, the Mega Man of this world would never fight without reason. Which leads me to asking...
...What exactly are you up to?