In a surprising twist, chapter 96 of the Dragon Ball Super manga has shed light on a long-standing question stemming from the Buu Saga of Dragon Ball Z: Why couldn’t Gohan catch the Potara earrings that Goku threw to him?
This moment has become a significant point of discussion and has raised many questions among fans. The union between Goku and Gohan could have been a powerful strategy to defeat Buu.
In this recent chapter, Goku is visited by Elder Kai, who provides him with the Potara earrings. The plan is to fuse with Gohan to create an unbeatable warrior.
However, the critical moment comes when Goku throws the earrings to Gohan, but he fails to catch them. Gohan then struggles to find the earring, which has fallen into the rubble.
Although Gohan eventually manages to grab the earring, it is too late; he gets absorbed by Buu and transforms into Human Buu. This form is considered one of the strongest of Majin Buu, as it combines Gohan’s fighting spirit with Buu’s overwhelming strength. At this point, Human Buu possesses a strength exceeding 100 tons.
So why did this happen? Dragon Ball Super offers an interesting explanation: Gohan might have been too weak. During his battle with Gamma Androids #1 and #2, Gohan failed to tap into his full power, which Piccolo had to remind him of.
In a poignant moment, Gohan realizes that his power is significantly diminished when he is not wearing glasses or his training gear.
This new information clarifies why Gohan failed to catch the earring previously. It wasn’t just that Goku threw it poorly; it appears Gohan lacked the focus to see it clearly.
This detail adds complexity to the narrative and further emphasizes Goku’s ongoing struggle with power dynamics. It raises the question of how different things could have been if Gohan had successfully caught the earring and fused with Goku.
Even though the latest chapter addressed some of the mysteries surrounding the Potara earrings, it also highlighted the importance of character development and the struggles that Gohan faces. Fans will undoubtedly be eager to see whether Gohan and Goku will have the chance to successfully fuse in the future.
Ultimately, Dragon Ball Super has resolved one of the biggest “what if” questions in the franchise, even as it simultaneously acknowledges that Gohan has lost a key element due to his weakened state.
