The Kamehameha, known as one of the most devastating ki blasts in Dragon Ball history, is the signature move of Goku, widely regarded as the strongest warrior in the universe. However, despite its power and the abilities of its users, there is a villain in Dragon Ball GT who makes the Kamehameha appear insignificant.
Although the Kamehameha Wave is commonly associated with Goku, it was actually invented by Master Roshi. In Dragon Ball chapter 14 by Akira Toriyama, Roshi introduces fans to the Kamehameha for the first time, using it to extinguish the fires of Fire Mountain. Roshi explains that it took him fifty years to master this original technique, while Goku mastered it in a matter of seconds. Not only did Goku quickly master the Kamehameha Wave, but he also possessed the strength to enhance its power indefinitely. The Kamehameha transformed from a technique used to extinguish fires to one capable of obliterating an entire planet with a single blast, all thanks to Goku's mastery of the move and his Saiyan power. Goku not only adopted the technique from Master Roshi, but he made it his own, passing it down to his children just as Master Roshi had passed it down to him.
Baby Made the Kamehameha Not Just Useless, but a Liability
In Dragon Ball GT season 1, episode 26, GT's formidable Machine Mutant antagonist, Baby, ventures to Earth on a mission to acquire Vegeta's body in order to merge their powers and conquer the universe. To gain the attention of Vegeta, Baby takes control of several innocent humans and wreaks havoc in the city. However, Baby inadvertently attracts the attention of Goten, who challenges him thinking he is just an ordinary person. When Baby sheds his human disguise and reveals his true form, a fierce battle ensues between the two. Despite Goten's valiant efforts, he is no match for Baby, who awaits his opponent to reach his full power before possessing him. Baby's incredible strength and nearly invulnerability are showcased when he survives Goten's Super Saiyan-powered Kamehameha, turning his body into goo and riding the energy beam back to possess him. Baby's ability to not only endure, but also manipulate and utilize the destructive attack against his foe, is truly remarkable. Even more awe-inspiring is the fact that Baby patiently waited for Goten to increase his strength before executing this retaliatory move, demonstrating his desire for a stronger victim.
In Dragon Ball, the Kamehameha holds a prominent place due to its long-standing history as Goku's iconic and signature attack. However, Dragon Ball GT's character, Baby, effortlessly undermined its significance, turning it into nothing more than a mockery.