The Heartbreaking Truth Behind Dragon Ball's Unimaginable Saiyan Power

Summary

Saiyans in Universe 6 are peaceful heroes while Saiyans in Universe 7 are warriors and conquerors, thanks to a key conflict in their history.

Goku and Vegeta's strength stems from the aggressive nature of Universe 7 Saiyans, as their origin story reveals. The mobile game introduces Shallot, an ancient Saiyan, whose backstory offers reliable insights into the history of the Saiyans.

The Saiyans in Dragon Ball Super, known to be one of the most powerful races in Universe 7, owe their strength to a tragic event. This event significantly changed the direction of Saiyan evolution and has shaped the surviving Saiyans like Goku and Vegeta.

Notably, Saiyans exist in both Universe 6 and Universe 7, but they differ greatly in each. The Saiyans in Universe 6 are peaceful individuals who are admired as heroes and defenders of the weak. This stands in stark contrast to the reputation of the Saiyans in Universe 7, who were infamous as warriors and merciless conquerors, even before the time of Frieza. Vegeta learns about this disparity from Cabba during the Universe 6 tournament, and it momentarily puzzles both Saiyans how their histories have diverged so significantly. Interestingly, Dragon Ball Legends, a mobile game created by Toriyama, provides an explanation for this.

A Saiyan Civil War Caused Their History to Split

Shallot, the main character in Dragon Ball Legends, is introduced as an Ancient Saiyan who resided on the original homeworld of the Saiyans, Planet Sadala, which is the same planet that Universe 6's Saiyans originate from. According to his backstory, Shallot participated in a war against a group of evil Saiyans in the ancient past. His ultimate goal was to utilize the Super Saiyan God transformation to bring an end to the conflict permanently. This particular conflict between the Saiyans served as a pivotal moment that shaped the Saiyan civilizations in both Universe 6 and Universe 7. In Universe 7, the "evil" Saiyans emerged victorious and established a culture centered around warfare and battles. On the other hand, in Universe 6, the "good" Saiyans emerged triumphant and built a culture focused on heroism and self-sacrifice.

A notable distinction between the Saiyans in Universe 6 and 7 is the vast difference in power, with the Saiyans in Universe 7 being significantly stronger. The Saiyans in Universe 6 were oblivious to the existence of the Super Saiyan transformation. It appears that the war-driven culture of the "evil" Saiyans in Universe 7 played a role in their evolution, pushing them into perilous situations that frequently prompted their abilities to advance. Consequently, the strength of Goku and Vegeta can be attributed directly to the warrior culture of Universe 7's Saiyans. Their power stems from the unfortunate outcome of the past war, where the "good" Saiyans were defeated.

Everything mentioned in Dragon Ball Legends aligns with the information presented about Universe 6's Saiyans. There is a confirmed major conflict that led to Universe 7's Saiyans departing Sadala and establishing their home on Planet Vegeta. The inclusion of Shallot, a character created by Toriyama with an ancient Saiyan backstory, indicates that there could be some legitimacy to this storyline, or at the very least, it is the most plausible explanation available currently. It is hoped that Dragon Ball Super will one day provide confirmation and shed light on the origins of the harsh Saiyan culture in Universe 7.