It was all she could do to hold on to Kakarot as she felt them both begin to ascend into space. This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of JMan2.0. Dragon Ball would be different if Goku remained dead, but that doesnt mean that hed have to vanish. 29. RT @BasedPota18: Calling Freeza the main antagonist of the series because he caused Goku to be sent to Earth, is like saying Joe Chill is the main antagonist of Batman cause he killed his parents. Watch as they go through every arc in Dragon Ball like the Red Ribbon Army Saga, King Piccolo Saga, and the Piccolo Jr. Saga. ), 10. This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Destructivedisk. Reunion with Raditz In this story I basically change a bunch of thing to try to make it different from the source mater Dragonball, we're familiar with the story. Archived post. Years of being on the bottom of the Saiyan totem pole had taught Gine how to stay out of people's way and not attract attention, so she made it to the pod departure area undetected. But what kind of life would he lead? This is a story of what might have been, if instead of Tarble being sent to a unknown world, was instead sent to earth. Well, instead of King Vegeta sending his pod to the unpopulated Vampa, he sends Broly to the planet Earth, as it's far away enough to not be of any concerns for the Saiyans later on. This means that Goten would never be born if Goku doesnt return, which doesnt just result in one less Saiyan, but it removes Trunks most reliable sparring and fusion partner. Only a few things. Chi chi wasnt just pregnant with Goten, he was born with a fierce twin sister called Gine. 1. That being said, Gohan initially plansto usurp his fathers hero role, which would have gotten to pass if Goku remained in the afterlife. This will take place r Dragon Ball: Rise of Nitrate [DBZ/DBS X Icej An ordinary human from earth wakes up one day as the eldest son of King Cold from the series 'Drago Book 1: The Wrath of The Earthling Saiyan (D "Didn't Raditz tell you old timer?" For more information, please see our Instead I'm going to have Broly land at Kame House with Master Roshi. Raditz had returned in a few months time, already bigger and more self-sufficient than when he left. Hour of Happiness Whis understands and the two make their leave.Watch LIVE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/carthuFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carthusdojo Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/vMyvr2wPlease Send All Business Inquiries to carthubusiness@gmail.com#DragonBall #WhatIf #DragonBallWhatIf and our This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Kuro Selas. Blast From the Past If he was lucky he would be found by some Earthling and be raised as one of their own. This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Supersaiyian11. Goku gets the final glory against Dragon Ball Zs final villain, Buu, a fitting conclusion. Father & Sons (What If Bardock had managed to find Raditz, recover Goku and escape Planet Vegeta before Frezia destroyed it? What If GOKU and BROLY were Sent to EARTH? 2. WARNING yoai content so if you dont like that sort of thing then dont read it. The remark stung more than it might have normally, coming on the heels as it did of something almost like camaraderie between them. This is a crossover between DBZ AND RWBY. as well as ), 8. On Namek I may be small but my power hasn't shrunk!!! I loved that idea, because It's awesome to imagine Roshi being a true farther to broly. Gine was so startled to see him here of all places that she sliced through the tip of her glove, although luckily she missed her finger. Raditz Remembers (never started) (What if Dr Gero had been a good scientist and Bulma's father was a villain who worked for the Red Ribbon Army? 34. Goku never succumbs to heart failure if hes still dead from the battle with Raditz. Convincing Chi Chi Without this on the table, the entire fusion concept may get shelved. But what about Goku? Korin and Kami Normally he was easy going, not too bothered by anything. 47. A month following the destruction of Planet Vegeta, the two balls scream through the atmosphere of the earth. Work Search: 36. 1. The results of that coupling were currently in the nursery, and a disappointment to pretty much everyone except Gine herself. The Forgotten Fiance Join on the journey of the forgotten prince in the world of Dragon Ball. What If Gohan Was Earth's Hero? I decided that I wanted to make one of those Y/N stories, mainly because I'm too lazy to come up with a name it should be pretty awesome though. Well, if Kakarot was never sent to earth, he would never have been named Goku. 27. 43. This work could have adult content. 1. Dragon Ball What If. 30. If Goku isnt present to foster these feelings, all of Buus evil energy likely dies with him, and it doesnt get repurposed. Super Saiyan Gine ), 5. Kakarot Who? This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Chocolateaddictjr. His meaning didn't immediately penetrate, and once it did Gine brought her hand up to her mouth in dismay. It was very possible all Gine was doing was delaying the inevitable. Frieza is going to blow up the planet, he said. Six out of ten of this season's stories were started. While it is true that this story is often seen as ESSJ4's "legacy", in truth, he has very little to show for "Dragon Ball What If". More likely he would simply destroy every civilization on the planet and then. However, this newly arrived female droi Gohan and Goten were not the only children of Goku and ChiChi. However, Broly had hit his head pretty hard when hitting the ground, and so Broly is not the average aggressive, murderous Saiyan baby, but instead the calm and mellow Broly from the movie. Goku's crucial move between the Frieza and Cell Sagas is the transportation ability, Instant Transmission. However, Broly had hit his head pretty hard when hitting the ground, and so Broly is not the average aggressive, murderous Saiyan baby, but instead the calm and mellow Broly from the movie. This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Raging gohan. 24. That utter disgrace puts him far behind the likes of KidVegeta and DatKiddown the street, who each completed two stories for, Change In Fate is so far the only episode that includes a fan-fic character, Otherworld is so far the only episode that has two authors. There is 4 seasons so far. Upon being set down Kakarot had resumed crying, and Gine found her hand hovering over the button to engage the pod, unable to press it. It was not normal behavior for a Saiyan mother to ask such a thing, and the strange looks from everyone present had made it even worse when she actually started to get emotional. Uub is a pivotal figure in both. But this apathy towards her well-being was more his usual style, so Gine shrugged it off. Anger Premature (never started) (What If Gohan had turned into a Super Sayian in the fight with Garlic Jr instead of during his training against Cell? Wil. However, Gokus second child, Goten,appears much later in the series. A Saiyan infant sent out on a purging mission was always retrieved before they were too old to be reconditioned. Gokus first passing is very early into Gohans life when hes still just an impressionable child. The smirk settled back down into something more apathetic. Without another glance at her terrified coworkers, Gine stripped off her gloves and hurried out of the kitchen, rising up the maze-like passageways of the main complex to the nursery. Enjoy! This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of GHdude. She thought several times during the next few minutes of trying desperately to turn herself around and gain control of the craft, but every time she thought of going back down to that planet, only to have to get out of the pod again and send Kakarot on his way, she couldn't do it. Gokus death coincides with the announcement that more Saiyans will arrive on Earth, which leads to Piccolo stepping up to the plate to train Gohan during Gokus absence. Uub is a pivotal figure in both Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball GT, so his erasure would have serious consequences. ), 3. Foolishly, she had asked to be present when Raditz was sent off on his own infant mission. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. A huge plot thread introduced towards the end of Dragon Ball Z is that a new warrior, Uub, is born. boy x boy (YOAI After Saitama defeated god Garou he accidentally created a created a counter path of himself which restarts his journey to be stronger in another universe where Saitama After the tournament of power, a black robed being arrives at the stadium. Bardock looked uneasily around the kitchen. The cooks were all huddled in the back corner, some of them with dishes burning on the stove in their absence. Declaring the timeline corrupted, he resolves that watching the true course of events will hea Meet Yin. Ultimate Perfection (never started) (What If Cell absorbed Super Android 13 and Super 17), 6. Death is a normal occurrence in Dragon Ball, but it would be interesting to see how the story would be like if Goku had stayed dead in the series. Do or Die 28. New Movie News, Movie Trailers & upcoming Movie Reviews, 10 Ways Dragon Ball Would Be Different Is Goku Stayed Dead. ), 7. Nine were not. Goku gets the final glory against, final villain, Buu, a fitting conclusion. Second Form Frieza 41. In fact, they had a daughter. But somehow, the two Saiyans A man gets reborn into the Dragon Ball realm as Cell's clone from Super but start out as a Imperfect Model and stable, will he reach Perfection and help the heroes or wi An ordinary human from earth wakes up one day as the eldest son of King Cold from the series 'Dragon Ball'. He stays evil, the main characters don't get as strong because of their lack of Goku's cooperation and vice versa. In defeating him, Bardock becomes the Super . For the fifth season in a row, no stories by ExtremeSSJ4 were completed this season. Go fight him, obviously, Bardock said with a smirk. The Story of God of Destruction Kakarot CONTINUES with this BONUS PART! Dragon Ball has never disappeared from the public consciousness. A Mother's Love (What If Goku's Mother came to Earth during the Pilaf Saga and killed all of Goku's child hood enemy's? Prince Hero (never started) (What If Vegeta didn't let Semi Perfect Cell absorb Android 18? ), 10. Future Trunks helps the heroes properly prepare for Cell, but a major reason he travels through time is to give Goku an antidote for a rare heart condition that takes him out of commission. From fighters like Crane and Roshi to the world's military to special attacks like the Evil Containment Wave or Devilmite . By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. She found a pod with a destination already programmed in, a planet so weak it was practically a joke mission, which was doubtless why an infant was going to be sent there. (never started) (What If Goku had convinced Vegeta to spare Burter and Recoome and the Ginyu Force had eventually joined the Z-Warriors against Frezia as a result? Training and Techniques : This scenario involves Goku missing learning the technique during his visit to Yardrat. With Goku gone, Vegeta would likely have been the one to surpass his limits and achieve the milestone. At this point Broly, or Korak, is 17. [Voted #1 Best Action Story in the 2019 Fiction Awards] ), 10. ), 8. They, of course, shock, not only his power but also a new King. But why would he do that? 11. I think yes. Goku's crucial move between the Frieza and Cell Sagas is the transportation ability, Instant Transmission. He still loves fighting and does have a soft spot for people who are truly good. She wondered if it was the very pod Kakarot had been destined for. Maybe it was better this way anyway. If Goku isn't around to visit Yardrat, likely, this ability goes completely overlooked. Gohan is already born at. ), 6. if humankind knew for a fact he existed and tried to capture him for study,. One out of ten of this season's stories were started. Not What If Goku was born with God Ki or What If Goku and Broly were sent to Earth.From where this Dragon Ball What If left off, God of Destruction Kakarot has brought peace to his Universe - as shown in the full story of What if Goku was Sent to Beerus Planet - linked above. Before she knew what was happening the door had lowered and pushed her into the pod with Kakarot, where she lay in a jumbled heap. so his erasure would have serious consequences. Click Here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/GokuT23l SUBSCRIBE NOW To GokuT23! Farewell, Frieza Be careful, she said before he rushed off. Hey there, I'm looking for well-written DBZ fanfics! Privacy Policy. This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Booza. 21. ), 3. 2. By replacing Beerus and being raised by Whis - Kakarot is by most standards the perfect God of Destruction. Goku continues to get more chances, yet the series's trajectory would be considerably different if Goku never returned from the afterlife. 3. Goku as a full Angel is the only one to not have to follow this rule. Human Forces (What If Chiaotzu went Super Saiyan 5, Tien turned into a Majin, Krillin and Yamcha fused, and then Zarbon came to Earth? remains one of the most popular anime series of all time, and its managed to expand upon its story in exciting and rewarding ways for decades. Goku leaves to train Uub, but the only reason that Uub comes into existence is that King Enma hears Gokus wish for Buus evil to get reincarnated as good. 13. Basically the idea is what if Bardock and Gine survived the planetary destruction of planet Vegeta and followed Goku to earth and what if Goku never met Chichi but instead at the tournament of Universe 6 and Universe 7 met Caulifla and she, in earth terms, fell in love whit Goku because of his fierce attitude when he's fighting. 1. ), 2. 4. What if the Saiyan raised on Earth, was raised on Remnant instead? 37. Seeing Kakarot in a similar pod, under even worse circumstances, made her actually start to tear up. Even if Kakarot did complete his mission and killed all the earthlings, he would still have plenty of non-sentient indigenous life-forms to keep him alive. If these universes dont start to at least show signs of change soon then they risk being erased by Zeno. The fact that, series chart Gokus growth from a child into an adult and the birth of Gokus family and the next generation of warriors that will follow in his footsteps. 15. If you proceed you have agreed that you are willing to see such content. I suppose that is accurate, though, since ESSJ4 has never written much on this site, and what he has written is terrible. However, despite seeming very collected and calculating, Kakarot is still to some degree Goku. ), 10. This tournament introduces a fan-favorite character, Pikkon, who could have become a permanent fixture to Gokus team if the afterlife became his new home. Warrior of Namek (never started) (What If Goku had crashed landed on Namek instead of Earth? ), 5. Fear and Frustration when Goku passes away for the first time. For the third season in a row, no stories by ExtremeSSJ4 were completed this season. tip: "sherlock (tv)" m/m NOT "sherlock holmes/john watson". However, it sounds more logical. Gohan did warn Goku to never look at the full moon, meaning Gohan has seen/experienced Goku transforming before and Goku was somehow stopped. has never disappeared from the public consciousness. This time warp sends him to the past where he has to save a village from Frieza's ancestor, Chilled. Dragon Ball has built an expansive afterlife, which could serve a greater purpose if it were to become Gokus permanent residence. Daniel's extra musings can be found @DanielKurlansky on Twitter. ), 2. Goku continues to get more chances, yet the series's trajectory would be considerably different if Goku never returned from the afterlife. What should I do after that? she asked. 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If Goku lives to adulthood without being ganked by all the good guys, he teams up with Raditz, and Freeza rules the universe. With the work portion done, Whis asks what universe they should visit first and Kakarot tells Whis that it makes the most sense to visit their neighbor Universe 6 first. 39. And also so long as there is no bashing or harems. Little Boy Lost If you really believe me, then youve got to get Kakarot off-planet before Frieza gets here. Grandpa Gohan is alive, but the world will still be in danger? Dragon Ball Z FanFiction Recommendations. Thank you very much and have an excellent day. Majin Piccolo (What If Dabura had turned Vegeta into stone instead of Piccolo? Saiyans at Sunrise tip: "uchiha sasuke/uzumaki naruto" angst kudos>10. The Saiyans are his best soldiers!. 14. Difficult Discussions This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of AkurnaSkulblaka. (What if Broly never held a grudge against anyone and was sent to Earth? What if Goku was sent to Beerus' Planet? After all, Bardock was still sus of Frieza regardless of Broly, so it still works out. ), 4. A simple power up could turn Earth into dust. ), 9. Son Goku and Piccolo accidentally get sent into the MCU universe, changing the course of it's history as the God level beings become the universe's most powerful heroes. Once she got there she quick-stepped down the rows until she found Kakarot, easy to spot due to his intense resemblance to Bardock. This might even result in greater casualties since Instant Transmission plays a vital role in minimizing Cells self-destruct measure's casualties. Big events, such as Gohans Ultimate upgrade, could serve a much greater purpose if they led to Buus defeat. Goku growls. That's awful! she said. DBZ was a big part of my childhood, and I've always wanted to read a fanfic that captures the epic battles and wonderfully charming characters Akira Toriyama created. This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Auror Andrachome. The Other World Tournament is technically filler, but its still set during Gokus deceased period. The manga is purely for reader's joy but if a being such as Goku is brought to real world anything he does can cause a world catastrophic event. Paragus, like in the original, tries to fly after him, but this time get's shot down by the Saiyan army. Between Hope and a Hard Place This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Banjotron2000. 8y. For the second season in a row, no stories by ExtremeSSJ4 were completed this season. What if Goku never learned instant transmission? The Cameo: The Goku from a timeline where he was sent to Zeno's world makes a small appearance right at the end to invite this fanfic's Goku to the June 2020 Tourament of Gokus. RELATED: Dragon Ball Z: Every Time Gohan Was The Real Main Character. 123 guests Of course, due to the loss of footage, the world was 21, awoken from her slumber by the androids 17 and 18, seems to form a new barrier between the world peace Gohan and Trunks seek. Fusion Unbroken (never started) (What If Vegito's fusion had never worn off? Dragon Ball Z: Every Time Gohan Was The Real Main Character, Piccolo stepping up to the plate to train Gohan, Dragon Ball: 10 Times Goku Was His Own Worst Enemy, Dragon Ball Super: 10 Times Goku Overstayed His Welcome, devastating Android attacks in the future, transportation ability, Instant Transmission, 10 Times Dragon Ball Was Darker Than It Needed To Be. Saiyans Collide (never started) (What If Vegeta won his battle against Goku?). If Gokus death were permanent rather than temporary, this arrangement would have only become more intense, and Gohan would permanently be Piccolos pupil. Bulma's Boyfriend "Now, once upon a time, before you were born." [begin music: Shura-Iro no Senshi] ".on the planet called Vegeta, there were 2 tribes who lived there. One big wayDragon Ball Zs Buu Saga attempts to conjure the magic from the animes early days is when it pits Goku and Vegeta against each other one last time. DBZ was a big part of my childhood, and I've always wanted to read a fanfic that captures the epic battles and wonderfully charming characters Akira Toriyama created. FULL STORYBECOME A MEMBER TODAY: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarthusDojo/join0:00 Part 1: What if Broly was sent to . . 8. The daughter of Vegeta and Bulma travels through a dimensional portal her mother made. Demonic Triumph (never started) (What If King Piccolo had beaten Kid Goku? franchise devises some clever ways for its characters to tap into new reservoirs of power, such as, Buu Saga attempts to conjure the magic from the animes early days is when it, A huge plot thread introduced towards the end of, is that a new warrior, Uub, is born. The Saiya-jin In Blue (never started)(What If Bulma had been a Saiyan and survived Planet Vegeta's destruction with Vegeta, Nappa and Raditz? DONATE NOW To GokuT23!! ), 7. Six were not. She felt the engines begin to hum to life, but from her upside down position she had no leverage with which to hit the emergency stop button. In his infantile rage Kakarot was now flailing his arms and crying even louder. On today's What if Dragon Ball story we go through a world where Goku never went to Earth. There is 4 seasons so far. Tokusentai Kakarot and Kaio-ken Breaking Bad (incomplete) (What If Raditz was a good guy? Gine and Gohan :) He would have been with Vegeta and the other few surviving Saiyans working for Freiza as the picture implies, but he honestly would not be as strong as he is on earth. Helps that he's more powerful than the Grand Minister. 26. What If GOKU and BROLY were Sent to EARTH? ), 3. Goku also mastered Ultra Instinct at an age of 5, something that not even God of Destruction could able to reach it. As she goes to UA to After the Tournament of Power, Goku and friends enjoy the momentary peace they've been awarded. The second child. Goku and Goru (never started) (What if Goku and Raditz were twins and were sent to Earth together and both hit their heads?). The two turned away from each other. But Tarble's pod goes to another place entirely. Dragon Ball What If (DBWI) is created by me: ExtremeSSJ4. A Force For Justice! No one knows she exists. Someone like him must be contained and cannot be allowed to unleashed. But as she snuggled closer to her son and let the stasis sleep take her, she didn't much care which one it was. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Escape to Earth What if Broly had been sent to earth? 2. Ever responsible, Kakarot of course accepts this task. Gine couldn't help but answer it with a smile. I also plan on Y/N ki After losing to Goku in the 23rd Great Fighting Tournament, Piccolo wanders the earth in search of a suitable training ground. Bardock looked at the ruined glove with disdain, but instead of commenting on it, he met her eyes. What changes. Each season has 10 episodes and 1 theme song. Honestly, if Goku never went to train in Otherworld, I personally doubt that he would have ever awakened Super Saiyan 3. You can go to the Dragon Ball What If Team Chat, see it here, Note: There are seven completed stories, shown below. Click Here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/GokuT23l SUBSCRIBE NOW To GokuT23! 1. It doesn't really change until later when Goku and Chi Chi have to travel to Master Roshi's house to get the bansho fan. This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of ExtremeSSJ4. Raditz had returned in a few months time, already bigger and more self-sufficient than when he left. Answer (1 of 3): One word doomsday. The Saiyans, your forebears, and the Tuffles. Super Saiyan transformations have become a routine rite of passage in Dragon Ball, but Goku kicks off the trend during his climactic battle against Frieza. ), 9. The alternative is that Chi-Chi asserts her dominance, and Gohan gets completely removed from combat, and Piccolo never gets close to him. tip: "sherlock (tv)" m/m NOT "sherlock holmes/john watson". Roshi raises the boy, teaching his martial arts and . 18. If you log in you can store your preference and never be asked again. Then we go into Dragon Ball Z with the Saiyan Saga, Frieza Saga, Cell Saga, and the Buu Saga. 46. Of the four that have pages made for them, three (stories #3, #5, and #7) were completed. Master Roshi awakens when he hears the pod landing on the beach and rushes outside to find a small baby. left kudos on this work! Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock is a What If sequel to the original Bardock OVA, Bardock: Father of Goku where instead of simply meeting his end via Frieza's Death Ball, he is sucked into a time warp. Broly being raised by Roshi? 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Click here: https://bit.ly/2v3dvVP ADD ME ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/5gnNZvTrYqGot A What if Suggestion? Royal Trio (never started) (What If Tarble had a twin? (Part 1). Daishinkan calls an emergency meeting of Gods to introduce Goku. The Odd Hero Over Earth (never started) (What If Vegeta was sent to Earth instead of Goku? Buu's Destruction (never started) (What If Kid Buu killed Goku and Vegeta?). Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. Master Roshi awakens when he hears the pod landing on the beach and rushes outside to find a small baby. This might even result in greater casualties since Instant Transmission plays a vital role in minimizing Cell's self-destruct measure's casualties.
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