"West Kaioshin!" The East Kai, watching from the Kaioshin Realm, exclaimed in shock upon recognizing Lila.
"West Kaioshin?" Gohan asked, confusion written across his face.
"Yes," Supreme Kai Shin confirmed, his tone grave. "But she should have died during her battle with Majin Buu. How is she still alive?!"
Without hesitation, Supreme Kai Shin used Instant Transmission to appear on Earth, his presence startling everyone.
"Kaio shin!" Lila's pupils contracted upon seeing him. Though she had expected this encounter, she still felt a pang of reluctance. She had once been a Kai, and if not for Majin Buu's attack, she and East Kai Shin might still have been close friends.
"Lord Kaioshin!" Goku called out, surprised by the sudden appearance.
"Yes," Supreme Kai Shin acknowledged with a nod before turning his gaze toward Lila. "Long time no see, West Kaioshin."
"West Kaioshin?!" The group echoed in disbelief.
"It's been a while, hasn't it?" Lila replied, her tone calm but distant.
"West Kaioshin," Supreme Kai Shin began, his voice heavy with emotion, "who are these people, and why have you joined them?"
Lila's expression softened momentarily as she glanced at Xicor. "This is Xicor. He is my son."
The revelation hit Supreme Kai Shin like a bolt of lightning. "Son… your son?!"
The group was equally stunned. Gohan's brow furrowed in confusion. "Kaioshin can have children?"
Supreme Kai Shin explained, "While not impossible, it's extraordinarily rare. Kaioshin are born on the 'Core Star of the World,' emerging from the fruit of the World Tree. Most Kaioshin are born of ordinary fruits, but Supreme Kai are born from the rare golden fruit. They don't reproduce biologically in the traditional sense."
"So the Kaioshin can have children after all!" Goku mused, scratching his chin.
"Dad, that's not the point here!" Gohan interjected, exasperated.
Goku tilted his head. "Isn't it? Then what's the point?"
Gohan sighed, pointing toward Xicor. "Didn't you notice he has a tail? That means his father must be a Saiyan."
"Ah!" Goku exclaimed, realization dawning on him.
Supreme Kai Shin redirected his focus to Lila. "West Kaioshin, how is this possible? You were believed dead after Majin Buu's attack."
Lila's expression darkened as she replied, "I thought I had died too. But after drifting in the void of space for countless years, I was found and rescued by Frieza's ancestors."
"Frieza?" Gohan echoed.
"Yes," Lila continued. "To exact revenge on Majin Buu, I collaborated with them to breed stronger offspring."
"That explains why Frieza's talent became so terrifying," Gohan remarked.
"Strong?" Lila scoffed. "Frieza was a failure in my eyes."
"A failure?" Vegeta narrowed his eyes. "And Xicor?"
Lila smiled faintly. "Xicor is my ultimate creation."
"Who is his father?" Supreme Kai Shin asked, his voice tinged with unease.
"Goku," Lila said simply, her eyes fixed on the Saiyan.
"Goku?!" the group exclaimed in unison.
Goku blinked, stunned. "Me?"
Lila clarified, "Your genes were extracted from a sample of your blood. Xicor was created using that divine Saiyan lineage."
"Oh," Goku said, relaxing slightly. "So it's kind of like Dr. Gero creating Cell, then?"
Lila's face hardened. "Do not compare those lowly creations to my Xicor. He carries my divine blood, making him infinitely superior."
Goku grinned and assumed a fighting stance. "Vegeta, I'll handle Xicor. You take care of the other guy."
Vegeta scoffed. "Kakarot, stop telling me what to do."
Supreme Kai Shin's attention shifted to Rigor, the tall Saiyan standing silently beside Lila. "Who is he? Another of your creations?"
"No," Lila replied. "His name is Rigor. He was sent by the Great Mother Goddess."
As Supreme Kai Shin and the others exchanged words, Goten stood silently beside Tien and Merus, his gaze fixed on the crystal ball embedded in Merus's staff. The ball displayed the ongoing battle between the Grand Priest and the High Mother Goddess at Zeno's Palace.
Initially, Goten had considered rushing to Zeno's Palace to assist. But after careful thought, he decided to observe first. If the Grand Priest could handle the situation, his intervention might not be necessary.
"Goten!" Lila's voice snapped him out of his focus.
Raising his head, Goten spoke to Merus. "Keep monitoring the situation at Zeno's Palace for me. I'll stretch my muscles a bit."
"Understood, Lord Goten," Merus replied.
Lila sneered. "Come, soldiers of the 13th Universe! Attack!"
At her command, the army of the 13th Universe surged forward. Krillin, Piccolo, and the others quickly readied themselves for battle.
"Ha!" Piccolo roared as he led the charge, his aura flaring. The Z Fighters clashed with the invading soldiers, their attacks swift and devastating.
Goten stood firm as he raised a hand. "Freeze," he commanded calmly.
In an instant, tens of thousands of soldiers froze in place, unable to move.
"What?!" Lila exclaimed, her eyes widening in shock.
Without hesitation, Goten fired a series of destructive energy blasts at the immobilized soldiers. Each explosion echoed across the battlefield, and within moments, tens of thousands of soldiers were wiped out.
The remaining soldiers trembled in fear, their morale shattered. Some attempted to retreat, only to meet a swift end as Lila raised her hand and fired a purple ray at one of the deserters, killing him instantly.
"No one retreats!" Lila's voice was ice-cold. "Anyone who tries will die."
The surviving soldiers, now more terrified of their leader than the enemy, charged forward in a desperate attack.
"West Kaioshin…" Supreme Kai Shin muttered as he watched Lila's ruthless actions. His heart sank. The compassionate Kai he once knew was gone, replaced by someone unrecognizable.
The battlefield erupted once more as the remaining soldiers of Universe 13 clashed with the Z Fighters. Explosions and shockwaves filled the air as both sides fought with everything they had.