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Choosing Frieza as a participant was a stroke of strategic brilliance, but many wonder if the lineup could have been even more formidable. If one of the human fightersâKrillin, Tien Shinhan, or Master Roshiâhad been replaced by Majin Buu, the team's power would have shifted to a whole new level.
Majin Buu's true value isn't just in his raw Ki or physical strength, but in his hax-like mystical abilities. He possesses the power to transmute enemies into snacks, regenerate from a single molecule, and absorb opponents to increase his own power. Most importantly, he can heal others instantly.
Imagine a chaotic Battle Royale where every fighter is gasping for air and bleeding out, yet Universe 7 has a walking battery like Majin Buu who can restore Son Goku and the others to peak condition indefinitely.
With Majin Buu on the team, Goku and his allies would effectively have a limitless supply of Senzu Beans, allowing them to fight at full throttle for the entire forty-eight minutes of the Tournament of Power. This would be a nightmare for the other universes.
Furthermore, his ability to absorb others doesn't technically count as killing, meaning it fits perfectly within the Zeno-sama's rules. Buu could systematically absorb weaker contestants to bolster his own power before moving on to the heavy hitters.
In many ways, his inclusion would have been fundamentally unfair. This is likely why an invisible forceâperhaps the hand of fate itselfâcaused him to fall into a deep, unshakable slumber just before the deadline, effectively banning him from the stage.
Across the Wanjie Multiverse, viewers from Universe 7 felt a wave of regret. The prospect of an immortal, self-sustaining team led by Goku seemed like a guaranteed victory. However, warriors from the other universes let out a collective sigh of relief.
Having seen Buu's terrifying resilience in the footage, they knew that attempting to eliminate a pink monster who can reform from smoke would have been a near-impossible task.
This analysis was exactly what Akira had speculated back in his original world. As a transmigrator with deep tactical knowledge of Dragon Ball, he had often debated this with friends. They concluded that Buu was simply too "bugged" for a tournament setting.
While his power level might only land him in the middle ranks of the gods and monsters present, his utility was broken. Unlike Dende, who exhausts his own stamina to heal others, Buu's magical energy seems bottomless.
To keep the stakes high and the battles thrilling, the narrative had to bench him. Because of his absence, the path forward became much narrower, leading to some of the most desperate and iconic moments in martial arts history.
The tension in the video reached a fever pitch when Son Goku returned to Bulma's home with Frieza in tow. The reactions were immediate and visceral. No one expected Goku to recruit the very tyrant who had slaughtered their friends and destroyed Namek.
Vegeta, in particular, was furious, his pride bristling at the thought of fighting alongside the monster who enslaved his race. But the reality was cold and hard: with Buu asleep, there was no other warrior in Universe 7 who could match the sheer power required for this survival game. Reluctantly, the team accepted the devil into their ranks.
Complications didn't end there. In his typical carefree fashion, Goku had initially hidden the dark truth of the tournament from Krillin and Tien Shinhan, telling them it was a friendly competition with a ten-million-Zeni prize.
However, the Supreme Kai accidentally let the truth slip: if they lost, their entire existence would be erased. This revelation caused a rift of distrust. Krillin and his friends weren't cowardsâthey would have fought for their universe regardlessâbut being lied to by their best friend stung.
Android 18 and Tien Shinhan were particularly disappointed about the prize money. 18 had a practical love for wealth, and Tien Shinhan had intended to use the funds to support his dojo and students. Goku, who had never held a steady job in his life, was left scrambling until Bulma stepped in. With the grace of a woman who owned half the world's assets, she offered to cover the prize money out of her own pocket, provided they brought home the win.
This moment highlighted the unbreakable bond between Bulma and Goku. Across the dimensions, viewers were moved by her loyalty. Akira noted that while Bulma is the richest person on Earth, her willingness to step up wasn't about the moneyâit was about "cleaning up the mess" for her oldest friend. Not every billionaire would bankroll a friend's mistake, but for Bulma, Goku was family.
In the chat group, Vegeta's temper flared as he watched the screen.
"Kakarot!" Vegeta typed, his anger practically radiating through the dimensions. "You actually expected my Bulma to pay for your incompetence and lies?"
To Vegeta, Bulma was his woman, and the idea of her bailing out his rival was a blow to his Saiyan prince's ego.
"Huh?" Goku replied, completely oblivious to the social friction. "Is there a problem with that? Bulma's always been helpful!"
Yamcha couldn't resist jumping in to needle the Prince of Saiyans. "Yeah, Vegeta, what's the big deal? Bulma hasn't complained. Besides, just because you two are a couple in the video doesn't mean you can boss her around here. In our reality, you two aren't even together!"
Vegeta let out a sharp "Hmph!" and fell silent. He knew that in his current timeline, they hadn't reached that point yet. But looking at the screen, seeing the way she stood by the warriors of Earth, he knew it was only a matter of time before he reached her side.
With the roster finally set and the internal drama settled, the anticipation of the multiverse reached its breaking point. The fighters of Universe 7 stood ready. The Tournament of Power was about to commenceâa free-for-all featuring eighty of the strongest beings from eight different universes. The stage was set for a spectacle that would redefine the meaning of power.