Fans of Dragon Ball Super are buzzing with anticipation for the series’ return, especially for the highly anticipated showdown between Goku and Frieza’s latest transformation. However, even after defeating Frieza, Goku and Vegeta will face an even more formidable challenge: their mentors, Beerus and Whis.
Since Beerus and Whis marked the beginning of the Dragon Ball Super saga, it seems fitting that they would also symbolize its climax. Goku’s initial encounter with Beerus didn’t result in a definitive victory; instead, he merely succeeded in exhausting the God of Destruction. Furthermore, Beerus and Whis have invested considerable time in training Goku and Vegeta. The ultimate test of a student’s growth is to successfully surpass their teacher, making Beerus the perfect adversary for Goku in demonstrating just how far he has come since the inception of the series.
Beerus and Whis: The Saiyans’ Pinnacle Challenge
Divine Beings Must Fall to Conclude Super’s Narrative
The Dragon Ball series has consistently centered around Goku’s journey of growth, wherein he triumphs over each of his mentors. With Beerus and Whis as his final tutors, embodying the immense power of divine beings, triumphing over them in combat stands as the ultimate test. These divine instructors possess millennia of combat experience and have imparted their unique fighting techniques to Goku and Vegeta, making the task of overcoming them exceptionally daunting.
Beerus is particularly formidable, wielding destructive energy known as Hakai, capable of obliterating anything it touches, including spirits. This necessitates that Goku and Vegeta avoid allowing even a single one of his strikes to land. Additionally, missed attacks from Beerus could pose a greater threat, potentially annihilating entire planets. Beerus also excels in the Ultra Ego technique—a form he granted to Vegeta—which allows him to gain strength proportionate to the damage he endures, which is substantial for a god.
On the other hand, Whis serves as their principal guide and is a master of the Ultra Instinct state, a skill angels can maintain effortlessly. This proficiency makes hitting Whis a nearly impossible feat, potentially explaining why angels are assigned to aid Destroyer Gods. Even Goku’s use of Ultra Instinct falls short when compared to Whis’s mastery. As Black Frieza increasingly pressures them, Goku and Vegeta might discover new strategies to conquer not just Frieza, but also the challenges posed by Beerus and Whis.
The Final Battle Will Test Goku and Vegeta’s Limits
Victory Over the Divine May Require an Evolution
The scenarios for a confrontation involving Goku, Vegeta, Beerus, and Whis are plentiful. It could business as usual—in which they are required to master the skills they’ve been taught. Alternatively, Beerus might introduce a high-stakes element, potentially threatening Earth as motivation for Goku and Vegeta to harness their full potential. There remains the possibility of this climax unfolding as a friendly spar, giving Goku and Vegeta a rare opportunity to claim victory over their near-immortal mentors.
The intensity of battling Beerus and Whis has the potential to elevate Goku and Vegeta to unforeseen levels of power. Having honed their skills in Ultra Instinct and Ultra Ego, they have also been preparing to succeed Beerus and Whis as the next generation of divine protectors. The series might culminate in Beerus deciding it is time to retire, presenting Goku and Vegeta with a final trial to prove their worthiness to inherit his title.
Concluding Dragon Ball Super with a climactic engagement against Beerus and Whis would effectively bookend the series, echoing its inception while showcasing the profound evolution of its protagonists. Regardless of whether the showdown ends positively or contentiously, the ultimate challenge awaiting Goku and Vegeta is none other than their own masters.