Supreme Kai Shin stood frozen, utterly shocked by what he had just heard. If Goten agreed to this proposal, it would mean he would have another boss in the future—someone of immense power and authority.
"Which eight universes are those?" Goten asked, his voice calm but tinged with curiosity.
"They are the eight universes that participated in the Tournament of Power, including your own Universe 7," the Grand Priest replied with a serene expression.
"I see," Goten thought, his mind racing as he pieced together the implications. The reason the Grand Priest was offering him this position seemed clear. By becoming a god, Goten would inevitably be drawn into the War of the Gods set to erupt in three years.
As a mortal, Goten could choose whether or not to participate in this divine conflict. However, should he ascend to godhood, he would no longer have the luxury of choice. The Great Goddess herself would ensure his involvement, regardless of his desires.
"Um... Grand Priest, this is a matter of great importance," Goten said after a moment of contemplation. "I'd like to return to Earth and discuss this with my father and the others first."
The Grand Priest paused, then nodded. "Very well, but I will need your reply as soon as possible."
Goten nodded in return. "Thank you. If there's nothing else, Grand Zeno, Grand Priest, I'll take my leave."
"Alright," The Grand Zeno said with a smile. "Goten, do visit more often when you have time!"
"Of course, Master Omni-King," Goten replied with a bow before flying back to Whis and Supreme Kai Shin.
Together, they teleported back to Universe 7.
Once they returned to Earth, Goten immediately shared the Grand Priest's proposal with Trunks.
"A Saiyan God?" Trunks repeated, wide-eyed.
"Yeah," Goten confirmed. "Do you think I should accept?"
"I'm not sure," Trunks admitted, scratching his head. "Why don't you ask everyone else for their opinion?"
"Good idea," Goten said with a nod.
Later that day, Goten called a meeting at Bulma's house, gathering Goku, Krillin, and the others. Once everyone was present, he explained the situation regarding the Great Goddess and the position of Saiyan God.
"The Great Goddess?" Krillin asked, visibly startled.
"Whis said her power rivals that of the Grand Priest," Goten explained.
"That's absurdly strong," Goku said, his tone a mix of awe and apprehension. Whis had once told him that even his full strength was insignificant compared to a single finger of the Grand Priest.
"Yeah," Goten agreed.
Chi-Chi, ever focused on her son's future, spoke up. "Goten, you can become this Saiyan God if you want, but only after you finish your studies!"
Her words drew a nervous laugh from Goten, who scratched the back of his head awkwardly. His mother's obsession with academics was legendary.
Marron, sitting nearby, looked at Goten with concern. "Brother Goten, if you become a god, will you still stay on Earth?"
Goten thought for a moment before replying. "I think so. But in three years, when the war begins, all mortals will be involved. I might have to leave Earth temporarily to train elsewhere."
Hearing this, Chi-Chi became visibly agitated. "No, Goten! You've got two years until the college entrance exams. You can't spend all your time training!"
"Mom!" Gohan interjected, attempting to calm her. "I support Goten this time. While studying is important, Goten is, at heart, a martial artist like Dad. He thrives on training."
"But…" Chi-Chi began, her voice filled with worry.
"It's okay, Mom," Goten said gently. "If I need help, I'll ask Aunt Bulma to assist with school. And if that doesn't work, we can always use the Dragon Balls."
After a brief pause, Chi-Chi reluctantly nodded. "Alright, but you better not neglect your studies entirely!"
Turning to Goku, Goten asked, "Dad, what do you think? Should I accept this role as the Saiyan God?"
Goku smiled warmly. "That's a decision only you can make, Goten. Follow your heart, and you'll make the right choice."
"Thanks, Dad," Goten said, feeling reassured.
The next few days passed quickly. Goten, Trunks, and Marron all took temporary leave from school to dedicate themselves to training. Despite her own limitations, Marron was determined to contribute to the protection of Earth, no matter how small her role might be.
As they left the school together, Marron turned to Goten. "Brother Goten, about what I mentioned earlier…"
"I… promise," Goten said, offering her a soft smile.
"Really?" Marron's face lit up with joy.
"In that case, let's just treat it as a joke," Goten teased, laughing.
"Brother Goten, you're so bad!" Marron pouted.
"What's bad about me?" Goten replied with a mischievous grin.
"I don't care. You're just bad!" Marron huffed.
The lighthearted banter continued as they walked, but Marron's expression soon turned serious. "Brother Goten, have you decided whether or not you'll become a god?"
"Yeah," Goten said with a nod.
"And? What's your decision?" Marron asked, her voice tinged with nervousness.
"I've decided to accept," Goten said firmly. "This war is inevitable, so why not embrace the opportunity to become stronger and make a difference?"
Marron hesitated before asking, "If you become a god, will you forget about me after a hundred years?"
"A hundred years?" Goten repeated, raising an eyebrow. "Do you only plan to live that long?"
"Well, mortals only live about a hundred years, and that's considered a long life," Marron explained.
Goten chuckled. "What about Master Roshi? He's lived for centuries."
Marron's eyes widened. "Oh no, I don't want to end up like him—old, wrinkly, and still hanging around!"
"Don't worry," Goten said reassuringly. "We have the Dragon Balls. We can just ask Shenron to keep you young forever."
"But wouldn't living too long get boring?" Marron asked, her voice softening.
"Not necessarily," Goten replied. "Look at Master Roshi—he's always finding ways to enjoy life."
Marron stared at him skeptically. "You're not going to turn into Grandpa Roshi, are you?"
"Of course not," Goten said, laughing. "I'm not single, after all."
"So if you were single, you'd end up like him?" Marron pressed, narrowing her eyes.
"I have no idea," Goten admitted, shaking his head.
"Why are we even talking about this?" Marron said, blushing as she realized how far the conversation had strayed.
Two days later, Goten gave Whis his final decision. Whis promptly relayed the message to the Grand Priest, who wasted no time summoning Goten to The Grand Zeno's palace.
When Goten arrived, The Grand Zeno greeted him with a cheerful smile. "Goten! Welcome back!"
The Grand Priest stepped forward, his demeanor calm yet authoritative. "Goten, I've called you here today for two reasons. First, to finalize your appointment as the Saiyan God. Second, to guide you in training so you can reach even greater heights."
"Appointment?" Goten asked.
"Yes," the Grand Priest confirmed. "To help you manage the eight universes, you may choose one angel from these universes to accompany you."