Sun Wukong

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Sun Wukong
Alias(es)	Kakarot; Son Goku; Sun Hao
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Earth’s defenders; Universe 7 team; multiversal alliances
Occupation/Role	Martial artist, protector, mentor
Status	Deceased; sacrificed himself to neutralize Chaos Envoy Martin and save the universe 252
First Appearance	Dragon Ball: The New Legend of Wukong 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Saiyan Great Ape Spirit	1	Awakens the Martial Soul at age six through a self-created Spirit Awakening Array; gains the ten-year white ring skill Ape Force Impact.
Intermediate Saiyan bloodline	2	Achieved through physical and Martial Soul training; improves his body, perception, and power control.
High-level Saiyan bloodline / hundred-year ring	2	Awakens the yellow soul ring and Great Ape Protection, a golden defensive shield.
Super Saiyan 1 / thousand-year ring	2	Reaches Super Saiyan 1 and gains the purple-ring skill Ape Shadow Clone, which produces attacking clones.
Top-tier Saiyan bloodline / ten-thousand-year ring	2	Awakens Berserk Ape Strike; can freely use Super Saiyan 3 and higher forms.
God-level Saiyan bloodline / Golden Great Ape Martial Soul	2	Awakens the hundred-thousand-year red ring and Great Ape Domain; evolves the Martial Soul into the Saiyan Golden Great Ape and elevates rings and skills to God-level.
Super Saiyan 2–10	2	Masters transformations from Super Saiyan 2 through Super Saiyan 10; each form increases his strength geometrically.
Super Saiyan God	16	Combines his spirit, bloodline, and Muscle Tower treasure to defeat the tower guardian.
Initial Ultra Instinct principles	15	Begins grasping Ultra Instinct while countering General Blue’s trump card.
Super Saiyan Blue	36	Fights Majin Buu alongside Vegeta in Super Saiyan Blue form.
Universe-Class Chinese Shenron	43	Upgrades the Chinese Shenron using fallen materials, enabling three wishes.
Million-year ring / Saiyan God Ape Transformation	70	Activates the platinum million-year ring skill, transforming into a divine ape state with greatly amplified physical power and golden fur.
Divine-ring Cosmic Ape Might	77	Draws upon cosmic energy for a wide-area, devastating divine soul-skill attack.
Star Saiyan	149	Gains a star-powered transformation with silver-blue hair and starlike eyes that increases his strength, speed, and defense.
Chaos Saiyan and composite power fusion	150	Uses Chaos Saiyan to resist darkness and combines ten distinct powers into a single devastating attack against the Gods of Destruction.
Dragon Ring transformations	175	Employs Phoenix Saiyan, Chaos Saiyan, Mind Saiyan, and Healing Saiyan Transformation while fighting the original timeline’s Goku, Vegeta, and Fusion Vegito.
Divine Super Saiyan 5	188	Transforms into Divine Super Saiyan 5 and defeats the Grand Minister after battling all twenty-eight Angels.
Super Saiyan Blue Evolved refinement	197	Improves his control of Super Saiyan Blue Evolved through harsh training and battle against Mo Sha.
Super Saiyan 10 mastery	200	Successfully fuses ten transformation states through a new fusion method, mastering Super Saiyan 10.
Super Saiyan 10 Awakening	201	Awakens a deeper Super Saiyan 10 power marked by sacred silver-white hair, golden eyes, and mysterious runes; defeats the Dark Sovereign.
Chaos Saiyan 21	242	Learns the unpredictable Chaos Saiyan 21 transformation while confronting a multidimensional dark power.

Background

Sun Hao, a Dragon Ball fan, was first reborn in the Douluo Dalu world and obtained a mysterious Spirit Awakening Array. A spatial disturbance then reincarnated him on Planet Vegeta as Kakarot. After Bardock foresaw Planet Vegeta’s destruction, he sent the infant to Earth, where Sun Gohan adopted him and named him Sun Wukong. Wukong regained Sun Hao’s memories at age three. 1

At age six, he used qi and his inherited knowledge to recreate the Spirit Awakening Array, awakening the Saiyan Great Ape Spirit and introducing soul-ring cultivation into his life. 1

From ages seven to twelve, Sun Gohan trained him on Mount Paozu in physical conditioning, close combat, Martial Soul control, and discipline. Wukong initially struggled to control his spirit power but persisted through repeated failures; this training developed his patience and restraint as well as his strength. 2

His Saiyan Great Ape Spirit grows alongside his combat power: every point of combat power increases the age of his spirit rings by one year. The spirit additionally strengthens his Saiyan bloodline and grants inherited Saiyan knowledge concerning qi, combat, transformations, and recovery after near-death experiences. 1 102

After his later adventures, Wukong openly recounts both his Douluo Dalu memories and his Dragon Ball-world experiences to his family and allies, deepening their understanding of the Martial Soul system and the experiences that shaped him. 102 104

Appearance

Wukong is first presented as a small boy in simple, patched clothing, with a childlike face and clear eyes. He later commonly wears a simple martial arts uniform. 3 4 9

• Super Saiyan 1 — upright golden hair and a blazing golden aura. 2
• Super Saiyan 3 — waist-length hair, deepened brow ridge, and power intense enough to shake nearby trees. 49
• Super Saiyan 4 — long black hair, red body fur, restored tail, and distorted air around him. 50
• Super Saiyan 5 — silver-white hair and a blue aura. 50
• Super Saiyan God — red-haired form with a sacred aura. 16
• Star Saiyan — silver-blue hair, starlike eyes, and a body surrounded by brilliant starlight. 149
• Chaos Saiyan — black-and-white hair and eyes glimmering with chaotic light. 150
• Divine Super Saiyan 5 — lengthened golden hair, immense golden radiance, and a presence likened to that of a universal ruler. 188
• Super Saiyan 10 Awakening — sacred silver-white hair, brilliantly golden eyes, a golden halo, and orbiting mysterious runes. 201

Personality

Wukong is defined by perseverance and a constant desire to grow stronger. Even when his training overwhelms him or an opponent defeats him, he responds with renewed determination rather than discouragement. 2 6

He is also strategic and deceptive in combat. During the Dragon Ball journey and martial arts tournaments, he repeatedly presents himself as frightened, weak, or inexperienced before suddenly revealing his true ability. Despite this, he remains humble after victories and credits his teachers rather than boasting. 3 4 6 9

As his power grows, Wukong treats protection as a responsibility. He confronts threats to civilians, leads allies against larger crises, and prioritizes Earth and the universe’s safety over personal glory. 12 15 25 45 49

His curiosity extends beyond fighting. He seeks out unfamiliar powers, technologies, and combat systems across other universes, offering advice to new allies while learning from their abilities in return. 89 91 163

Although he enjoys challenging powerful opponents, he ultimately places responsibility over his personal desire for battle. His decision to intervene against Granolah and the Heeter Force reflects his conviction that strength exists to safeguard loved ones and universal peace. 81

Abilities & Skills

Saiyan Great Ape Spirit

Wukong’s Martial Soul automatically generates spirit rings and spirit skills. It later evolves into the Saiyan Golden Great Ape Martial Soul. 1 2

• Ape Force Impact — concentrates force into a forward charge that knocks back opponents. 1 15
• Great Ape Protection — creates a golden energy shield that greatly enhances defense. 2 15
• Ape Shadow Clone — produces multiple offensive clones to confuse enemies. 2 13
• Berserk Ape Strike — enters a berserk state that sharply increases speed and power. 2 11
• Great Ape Domain — strengthens Wukong’s attributes while suppressing opponents within the domain. 2 9
• Saiyan God Ape Transformation — the million-year platinum-ring skill; transforms Wukong into a divine ape state and increases his power geometrically. 1 63 70
• Cosmic Ape Might — the divine golden-ring skill; draws on cosmic energy to devastate enemies across a wide area. 1 63 77

Super Saiyan Transformations

Wukong possesses transformations ranging from Super Saiyan through Super Saiyan 10, including Super Saiyan God, Super Saiyan Blue, Super Saiyan Rosé, and Super Saiyan Blue Evolved. 1 2

• Uses Super Saiyan during his tournament match with Tien Shinhan. 19
• Uses Super Saiyan God to defeat Muscle Tower’s guardian. 16
• Uses Super Saiyan Blue alongside Vegeta against Majin Buu. 36
• Uses Super Saiyan 10 against Moro and later fully masters the state by fusing ten transformations. 52 200 201
• Star Saiyan — absorbs stellar power to heighten his physical attributes and empower stellar techniques. 149 154
• Phoenix Saiyan — manifests phoenix flames and wings, enabling aerial combat and fire-based attacks. 175 192
• Chaos Saiyan — wields volatile, unpredictable chaos energy to oppose dark powers. 150 175
• Healing Saiyan Transformation — restores his injuries while increasing his combat power. 175
• Divine Super Saiyan 5 — an advanced divine form used to overcome the Grand Minister and the Angels. 188
• Chaos Saiyan 21 — a later transformation with unpredictable power acquired during a multidimensional crisis. 242

Energy Techniques

• Kamehameha — Wukong’s signature energy wave, fired from cupped hands. 1
• Kaio-ken — temporarily increases combat power, speed, and strength, but places a heavy burden on his body. 1 2
• Spirit Bomb — gathers energy from living beings into a massive sphere; used against the mysterious Super Saiyan and Majin Buu. 1 14 36
• Destructo Disc — a ki disc capable of cutting hard objects; used to destroy the Red Ribbon Army’s giant robot. 1 14
• Dragon Fist Explosion — a golden dragon-shaped fist attack with immense destructive power. 1 15
• Star Power Breaker — releases a stellar energy wave capable of overwhelming large enemy forces. 153 168
• Phoenix Flame Dance Fist — coats his strikes in phoenix flames for fire damage and impact force. 153 159
• Elemental Fusion Strike — combines the Saiyan Great Ape Spirit’s power with elemental energy to create variable-attribute attacks. 153 159
• Magic Ki Wave — infuses magical elemental power into a Kamehameha to amplify its destructive force. 249
• Cosmic God Fist — an energy-fist technique used to counter Rex’s Destruction Storm. 249

Mobility and Combat Techniques

• Instant Transmission — teleports by sensing another being’s ki. 1
• Afterimage Technique — uses high-speed movement to create misleading afterimages. 1 12
• Solar Flare — emits intense light to temporarily blind an opponent. 1
• Ultra Instinct — an automatic-reactive combat state that functions without conscious thought; Wukong begins understanding its principles against General Blue and later uses it against opponents including Granolah, Frieza, and Moro. 1 15 63 81 179
• Phantom Combo — creates attacking phantoms through extreme-speed movement. 150
• Flash Lightning Fist — a lightning-infused, high-speed punching technique. 177

Equipment / Items

• Chinese Shenron Dragon Balls — Wukong gains the ability to create Dragon Balls and uses them to summon the Chinese Shenron. 22
• One Dragon Two Phoenix Storage Ring — obtained through the Chinese Shenron; Wukong gives one phoenix ring each to Chi-Chi and Bulma. 29
• Muscle Tower treasure — enhances his strength and contributes to his Super Saiyan God breakthrough. 16
• Heart of the Universe — a powerful gemstone gifted to Wukong by the Dragon God after their drawn battle; he later uses it during intensive training. 106 110
• Dragon Ring — a treasure connected to his exploration of Super Saiyan 10; its power can merge with his own and was later enhanced through Shenron’s wish. 153 198
• Ruyi Staff and Flying Nimbus — personal tools enhanced through a wish to increase their power, speed, and stability. 153

Relationships

• Sun Gohan — adoptive grandfather, first mentor, and Mount Paozu teacher. 1 2
• Bardock — biological father; reunited with Wukong on Earth through the Chinese Shenron. 1 22
• Gine — biological mother; reunited with Wukong on Earth through the Chinese Shenron. 22
• Raditz — biological elder brother and later an ally in Earth’s defense. 23 77
• Bulma — Dragon Ball-searching companion and wife; Wukong initially conceals his strength to travel with and protect her. 3 22
• Chi-Chi — tournament opponent and wife; Wukong intentionally loses their match before their marriage. 18 22
• Krillin — close friend whom Wukong encourages and supports through cultivation. 10
• Master Roshi — mentor who teaches Wukong rigorous training, energy control, and combat understanding. 6 12
• Yamcha — initially an opponent; gains respect for Wukong after their battle. 8
• Tien Shinhan — tournament rival; their match ends in a draw and mutual respect. 19
• Piccolo — recurring rival and trusted ally; their battles develop into mutual respect. 21 63
• Vegeta — temporary ally against Frieza and later a partner in major battles and Universe 7 leadership. 25 36 43
• Uub — disciple; accepts Wukong as his master after awakening exceptional Martial Soul talent. 38 40
• Sun Gohan, Sun Bra, Sun Goten, and Sun Hao — children and students whom Wukong trains in advanced techniques. 22 24 26
• Videl — daughter-in-law through Sun Gohan; a Shield of Justice Martial Soul user and ally in multiversal conflicts. 192 260
• Pan — granddaughter through Sun Gohan and Videl; Wukong mentors and fights alongside her, including against Ize and Frieza. 179 252
• Broly — son-in-law through Sun Bra and a powerful Saiyan ally. 77 94
• Alice — daughter-in-law through Sun Goten; supports the family in battles and multidimensional journeys. 177 201
• Dragon God — initially challenges Wukong, then becomes a respected ally and grants him the Heart of the Universe. 106
• Grand Minister — powerful divine rival and later advisor who recognizes Wukong’s strength after their battles. 188 200
• Whis — divine sparring partner, advisor, and ally who helps guide Wukong through cosmic crises. 41 222

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Early life and Mount Paozu cultivation — Awakens past-life memories and the Saiyan Great Ape Spirit, then develops his bloodline, transformations, and soul skills under Sun Gohan. 1 2
• Dragon Ball journey — Joins Bulma’s search, defeats bandits and Oolong, and protects her while masking his true strength. 3 4 5
• Early martial arts career — Trains under Master Roshi, defeats the Bull Demon King and Yamcha, and wins the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament. 6 7 8 9
• Red Ribbon and General Blue conflicts — Stops the Red Ribbon Army’s weapon project, then defeats General Blue while beginning to grasp Ultra Instinct. 14 15
• Family and mentorship — Marries Chi-Chi and Bulma, reunites with Bardock and Gine, and trains the next generation. 22 24
• Namek and future-world crises — Leads resistance against Frieza, later joins Trunks to defeat Androids 17 and 18 and restore the future world. 25 29
• Majin Buu conflict — Trains in Otherworld, battles Majin Buu, and finishes the final battle with a Spirit Bomb gathered from Earth’s people. 30 36
• Universal conflicts — Leads Universe 7, upgrades the Chinese Shenron, defeats Zamasu and Goku Black, and restores erased universes after the Tournament of Power. 43 44 45
• Moro conflict — Trains intensively on Earth before leading the defense against Moro; survives repeated defeats, employs the Saiyan Great Ape Spirit and Ultra Instinct, and ultimately saves Earth and the universe with his allies. 49 52 57 59 63
• Granolah and Heeter Force conflict — Fights alongside Bardock, Vegeta, and other allies against Granolah, Jass, and the Heeter Force, using Cosmic Ape Might and later Ultra Instinct to protect his companions. 77 81
• Interuniversal friendship matches — Travels through multiple universes, spars with their special warriors, exchanges combat insights, and forms alliances committed to preserving cosmic peace. 88 89 92 93 94 95
• Divine challenges — Battles the twelve Supreme Kais, the Gods of Destruction, original-timeline Goku and Vegeta, Fusion Vegito, the Dragon Ring’s seven envoys, and the Grand Minister’s Angels. 147 148 149 150 175 176 188
• Super Saiyan 10 exploration — Investigates the origins and risks of Super Saiyan 10, draws power from the Dragon Ring, defeats the Dark Sovereign, and masters the fusion of ten transformation states. 198 199 200 201
• Multidimensional and parallel-universe crises — Gains Chaos Saiyan 21 while confronting dark forces across parallel universes, including Mothra, Zor, and other dimensional threats. 242 247
• Shadow Cult conflict and final sacrifice — Fights the Shadow Cult and Chaos Envoy Martin alongside his family and allies; uses a massive Spirit Bomb, stabilized by Pan’s power, to neutralize Martin at the cost of his own life. 252 258 261 262

Notable Quotes

“As long as evil exists, I will keep fighting to protect everyone. This is my mission and my responsibility!” 15

“Don't worry, everyone! I will give my all to protect the Earth and our shared, beautiful home!” 49

“Don't worry, Chi-Chi. I promise you, I'll do everything I can to protect everyone.” 52