Dragon Ball Super Confirms Goku's True Heir, & It's Not Gohan or Goten

Goku is among the strongest warriors of the whole Dragon Ball Super multiverse, yet he's acknowledged that it's not going to last forever. Goku is constantly excited to work with aspiring martial artists with the hope of one day seeing them become more powerful than he does in order to not just protect the world after the time comes and also provide him with the chance to take on a real challenge. Also, Goku is looking for an heir worthy of his to his legacy, and that the newest chapter of Dragon Ball Super recently revealed the identity of that person ( and it's not Gohan or Goten).

It's Dragon Ball Super chapter 103, written by Akira Toriyama and Toyotarou, Goku fights Gohan in Beerus the planet in order to gauge the force of Gohan's new transformation Gohan Beast. After a few minutes, Goku is satisfied with his experience combating Gohan and chooses to let other fighters who reside on Beerus' world take their turn as well, which includes Vegeta, Broly, and even Goten as well as Trunks. After the all-out fight is over at the end of the day, the Saiyans determine that it's time to return back home to Earth which is where they're expected to encounter Pan, the only that is likely to surpass the rest: Pan.

Goku utilizes Piccolo's ki bring them back to Earth via Instant Transmission So that when all the Saiyans show up at Piccolo's side He informs the group that he's currently in the process of picking Pan up Pan from her school. Pan was only three years old now she is initially apprehensive of Goku as she first meets Goku, since she's never ever met her grandfather prior to that. Thus, in typical Saiyan manner, Pan immediately launches an attack against Goku even though Goku, a seasoned Saiyan is able to block it Pan is nonetheless awed by her determination and ability to fight.

Pan Already Proved She's a Worthy Successor After Battling Goku's Earliest Enemies

The moment that Pan is abducted from Red Ribbon Army in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Red Ribbon Army in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (which was chronologically speaking, occurred just prior to what happened in the most recent Dragon Ball Super chapter) Pan was equipped to take on them. This is Piccolo disguised as an Red Ribbon Army soldier who advised Pan to appear afraid and helpless, in hopes it would appear as if Gohan could show up and take down the evil group performing.

When Pan became involved in the battle Her actions were in perfect harmony with that of Goku and was able to defeat the whole Red Ribbon Army single-handedly when as a young child. Actually, this parallel is what makes her actions superior, since Pan was much older than Goku in the time he fought his Red Ribbon Army, yet she was just as effective against the army.

Dragon Ball GT Confirms Pan Has What It Takes to Be an A-List Z-Fighter

The events in Dragon Ball GT occur five years following the end in Dragon Ball Z This means that Pan approximately ten years old. of age at the date. Although he is older than the rest of the Z-Fighters, Pan still springs to action whenever the situation demands his involvement. When a wish is placed to Pan by the Black Star Dragon Balls, Goku, Trunks, and Pan are required to travel around the universe to locate the Dragon Balls (as they're scattered throughout the galaxy, not just on the Earth) prior to the universe explodes in accordance with the regulations for using the alternate Dragon Balls.

The adventure takes place on the planet of the sun. Pan battles androids from another planet called Machine Mutants (including the incredibly strong General Rilldo) and a sinister group of people called The Luud Cult whose leader could make people dolls (including Pan herself), and is involved in aiding Goku get access to Super Saiyan 4 to defeat Baby. Everything that is important, Pan is the principal character in Dragon Ball GT as well as her path to become a legendary soldier like her grandfather is well documented throughout the show.

The film Dragon Ball GTdid make Pan's character fall apart, stopping only short of being able to receive the improvement in her character and the power upgrade she deserved (Pan did not even get to become Super Saiyan, for instance) It proved Pan can be a formidable fighter. to make an elite Z-Fighter. Beyond that, GT laid the basis for Pan's development to Super. Should Dragon Ball Super successfully remakes Dragon Ball GT - something that numerous fans have wished for, then it will be able to utilize the great elements of Pan and turn them more effective by allowing Pan to become officially Goku's successor.

DBZ's 'End of Z' is the Only Caveat to Pan Being Goku's Successor (But It Doesn't Have To Be)

Based on the teasers in this new section of Dragon Ball Super as well as what was revealed in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero and Dragon Ball GT, it's like Pan becoming Goku's successor is an obvious choice. But, the only argument against this would be the events that occurred in 'End Of Z', the last chapter in this chapter of the Dragon Ball Z period.

The film's 'End Of Z in 'End of Z' Goku eagerly participates in his first World Martial Arts Tournament, hoping to meet Buu's reincarnation as the absolute evil part (which Goku destroyed in the DBZ). The character Goku is eager to meet is called Uub which is actually, the reincarnation Buu. Goku takes on Uub in the event to determine his strengths then, Goku decides that he's planning to leave and learn from Uub over the course of years to mold him into an elite fighter. Goku leaves his entire family as well as all his acquaintances to join the new student - which includes Pan.

Pan pleads with Goku not to depart in the company of Uub Pan, however Goku just says Pan will return later, after that, he goes away. According to what happens at the End of Z, it is evident that Uub is the most natural candidate to be Goku's heir. Not Pan particularly when you consider the fact that he actually picked Uub instead of Pan in the moment she begged Uub to stay. Yes, Goku will end up fighting Pan when Uub's training has been done during GT however this doesn't necessarily mean it will happen for the next installment in Dragon Ball Super or does it?

How Pan Can Become Goku's True Heir (& How She Already Has)

Dragon Ball Super will undoubtedly lead to what happens in the 'End of Z'. That signifies that Goku is likely to eventually be training Uub regardless of what. It's not clear what happens following that time. Although the show could take a turn into GT but it is more likely that to this point with Dragon Ball Superthat it will alter its own storyline in the wake of an End of Z storyline. But, some elements from GT could exist in this "retooling," such as the involvement of Goku in Pan's training.

As of now, Pan has already exhibited characteristics of a Saiyan fighter, since she is never afraid to take on fighting and wants to be the best warrior she can be. Pan has proven this through fighting Red Ribbon Army soldiers, by enlisting in the World Martial Arts Tournament at 4 years old and embracing the opportunity to explore the universe in search of Dragon Balls. When considering the numerous storylines of Pan the fans will be able to notice a extremely important aspect: Pan is the persona of Goku.

Goku could instruct Uub towards the end the story of Dragon Ball Z However, this does not mean Uub will be Goku's final successor. It's the same to Gohan and Goten because they could be the children of Goku However, that doesn't give they'll be able to claim that title either. Yet, Pan has more than proved herself worthy of the role as Goku's his heir in the Dragon Ball canon as well as the latest episode in Dragon Ball Super is a perfect example of the fact that it could have been the start of an incredible mentoring relationship.