Gogeta

"Oh~"

"You mean the Metamoran fusion technique? I know that one."

Of course, Goku knew that technique. He had learned it from a Metamoran while he was in Heaven. According to that person, it was incredibly powerful, but back then, there had been no one who could use it with Goku.

"I see. Vegeta, let's use that technique. We'll definitely be able to defeat Majin Buu."

Goku turned around and said excitedly to Vegeta.

"What kind of technique is that?"

Vegeta asked.

Goku landed on the ground and demonstrated the fusion movements for Vegeta as he explained, "Keep both people's ki at the same level, then do this and that, and the fusion will succeed."

"Are you kidding me!!!!"

"You want me to do such humiliating movements??"

"Not a chance!!"

Vegeta's face flushed red with anger as he roared at Goku.

Goku tried to persuade Vegeta in a low voice.

"What's so humiliating about it?"

"I don't see it."

Vegeta turned away, folded his arms across his chest, and snorted.

"Either way, I'm not fusing with you."

Goku continued persuading him.

"The power of fusion is really strong, and don't you want to see Gogeta's power for yourself?"

"Maybe the power we gain from fusing will be enough to defeat Gogeta!!"

Vegeta froze, clearly tempted.

Inside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Vegeta had already witnessed Gogeta's utterly terrifying power. The Majin Buu before them was nothing to Gogeta.

"Is fusion really that powerful?"

Vegeta still had his doubts and asked again.

"I guarantee it. It'll definitely be stronger than you imagine."

Goku swore confidently.

"Let me make this clear: only this once."

Vegeta repeatedly emphasized that there would only be one time.

Next came the ritual. Goku and Vegeta began to fuse. The two stood in a straight line, raised their hands before their chests and angled them to one side, then shuffled sideways like crabs as their hands traced a semicircle through the air.

"Fu~sion!"

"Wait."

Just as they were about to finish, Gogeta spoke up to stop them.

"You got it wrong. Your fingers were crooked. Start over."

"Damn it, Kakarot! It's all your fault. Now I have to do those humiliating moves again."

"Huh?? It wasn't just my fault, Vegeta."

Goku complained unhappily.

The two of them started over once more.

"Fu~sion!"

The instant their fingers touched, dazzling light burst from their bodies. Everyone else was forced to close their eyes. Only Gogeta could see clearly as their bodies slowly merged together, becoming a new person.

Once the light faded, the others opened their eyes and looked toward where the fusion had taken place.

Gogeta also examined the Gogeta before him.

In the anime, Gogeta had appeared a total of three times. The first was in a movie, against Janemba. That Gogeta was ruthless and sparing with words, dispatching his enemy cleanly and efficiently without the slightest change in expression throughout the battle.

The second time was in GT, against Super One-Star Dragon. That Gogeta had a different personality from the one in Hell—somewhat mischievous, playful, and fond of messing with Super One-Star Dragon. Netizens jokingly dubbed him the King of Showboating.

The third time was also in a movie, this time against Broly. His personality was similar to his Hell counterpart, though there were still slight differences. That Gogeta wore the same cold expression, but there was a touch more gentleness between his brows, and his fighting style differed from the first two.

Gogeta guessed that Gogeta's personality was determined by the mental states of Goku and Vegeta before they fused.

During the first fusion, both of them had already died, so their states of mind were naturally different from when they were alive. Furthermore, Janemba had left them utterly helpless. Their fusion had been born under Janemba's overwhelming power, at the brink of despair. At that time, both Goku and Vegeta carried heavy hearts and bore the responsibility of protecting both the underworld and the living world. They had no room to retreat. Thus, the Gogeta born from their fusion was calm and composed. After briefly introducing himself, he said nothing more, remaining expressionless as he dealt with Janemba in a thunderous display of force.

The faint smile he showed at the end was relaxed and effortless, making one wonder—where exactly was Gogeta's limit?

His second appearance was during the Shadow Dragon arc of Dragon Ball GT. By then, Goku had been turned into a child by the Black Star Dragon Balls. Perhaps because of the Dragon Balls, Goku's personality had changed somewhat after becoming smaller, making him more like an old mischievous child. Even when his Super Saiyan 4 transformation temporarily turned him back into an adult, it could not completely negate the Dragon Balls' influence.

As for Vegeta, it was his first time transforming into Super Saiyan 4. How could Vegeta, who had transformed into that new form for the first time, not be curious about its power? After all, during the Cell saga, Vegeta had rushed to test his strength against Cell the moment he emerged from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, striking that classic pose—Super Vegeta.

In that state of mind, the Gogeta born from their fusion was completely different in personality from Hell Gogeta. Influenced by Vegeta, this Gogeta wanted to test just how powerful he was, so he took Super One-Star Dragon's Prince's Tactic head-on. Then, influenced by Goku, he created a duplicate to toy with Super One-Star Dragon. At the same time, driven by both of their shared sense of responsibility, Gogeta unleashed his ultimate move, Big Bang Kamehameha, intending to finish Super One-Star Dragon. However, due to insufficient energy, he failed to defeat the enemy and ended up with the reputation of a showboat.

Gogeta's third appearance came in the Dragon Ball Super: Broly movie. This situation was somewhat similar to the one in Hell, but there were also differences.

This fusion took place after the Tournament of Power. By then, Goku had experienced Ultra Instinct, his movements free and effortless, his disposition carefree. Vegeta had welcomed his precious daughter, and his relationship with Bulma had grown warmer. He carried within him the tender heart of an iron man determined to protect his wife and daughter. At the same time, the two had been brutally beaten by Broly in his enraged state and had witnessed Broly's terrifying strength and physique. Thus, the Gogeta born from their fusion was, like the one in Hell, a man of few words, but there was a touch more gentleness between his brows. On top of the thunderous, overwhelming, heavy-hitting style of Hell Gogeta and GT Gogeta, his fighting style carried a freer, more effortless flair. With a move that deflected a thousand pounds with four ounces of force, he displayed the aesthetics of combat to perfection.

"How should I put it? This feeling isn't bad!"

Gogeta clenched his fists, feeling the powerful energy within him. He looked up, revealing a confident and charming smile.

Gogeta slowly flew into the air until he was level with Buu. Buu also smiled faintly.

"You're even stronger than I expected. But you're still no match for me."

Hearing that, Gogeta's lips curled upward.

"How would you know without trying?"

Golden energy flared around Gogeta as he transformed into a Super Saiyan.

"This is... Super Gogeta!!!"