Frieza’s Shocking Rise: Who is the True Strongest in Dragon Ball Super?

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Summary

  • The Oracle Fish’s prophecy in the Granolah Arc hinted at Universe 7’s new strongest warrior.
  • Goku, Granolah, Vegeta, and Gas initially vied for the title, but Frieza emerged as the ultimate victor.
  • Frieza’s power surpasses new forms like Beast Gohan, Orange Piccolo, and Full Power Broly.

Since the debut of Dragon Ball Super, the power levels within the franchise have skyrocketed. The arrival of Divine Techniques and the immense potential some characters possess in the series has significantly increased the strength of both heroes and villains to unprecedented levels. Nowadays, only the most formidable warriors can effectively challenge them.

One significant outcome from recent events is the prophecy of the Oracle Fish. Originally a casual comment made during sleep in the Granolah Arc of Dragon Ball Super, this prophecy sparked a wave of speculation among fans, leaving everyone wondering who the strongest warrior could potentially be. In this article, we’ll delve into the Oracle Fish’s prophecy and try to identify the possible characters it may have referred to.

What Is The Prophecy Of The Oracle Fish?

A Hint About The Universe’s Strongest

First Mention Dragon Ball Super, Chapter 68, “Granolah the Survivor”
Debut Date January 20, 2021
Story Arc Granolah the Survivor Arc

At the outset of the Granolah saga, we see Granolah’s adventure unfold. He succeeded in collecting the Dragon Balls from Planet Cereal and utilized them to become the strongest fighter in the universe, sacrificing the rest of his life for this power. This transformation proved successful, causing the Oracle Fish to dream restlessly. He prophesied that the equilibrium of power in Universe 7 was on the verge of shifting as a new, extremely powerful warrior would soon emerge.

Throughout the Granolah storyline, this question lingered unanswered and served as a significant motivator. The answer to it shifted several times during the course of the arc. As the story reached its conclusion, many viewers felt they had finally identified the strongest character. Yet, Whis’ final ominous remark seemed to cast doubt on that conclusion once more, leaving the question open-ended again for some.

Who Could The Prophecy Be Talking About?

Universe 7’s Strongest Warrior

The question of who is the strongest mortal in Universe 7 appears to have a definitive response, yet it’s important to examine why there was initially so much debate. As we delve into the Granolah storyline, Goku was generally regarded as the most powerful non-fused mortal due to his recent acquisition of Ultra Instinct, which granted him the skill to employ the Angel’s Divine Technique.

Initially, Granolah made a wish on the Dragon Balls of Cerealia for immense strength, but this came at a high price: a significant portion of his remaining life. This was evident during his first fight with Goku, where even a weaker clone seemed to hold its own against Goku in his Ultra Instinct mode. Later, Granolah unleashed his full power and delivered a single blow that knocked out Goku, thanks to his extraordinary speed outpacing the evasive abilities of Ultra Instinct.

Initially, it was believed that the prophecy referred to Granolah, but then Vegeta stunned everyone with his Divine Transformation called Ultra Ego. Despite never practicing this form or refining it in any way, its overwhelming offensive capabilities temporarily overpowered Granolah, causing viewers to question the prophecy once more. However, Vegeta didn’t employ strategic combat with Ultra Ego and ended up taking heavy damage. Seizing the opportunity, Granolah reached a higher state, proving that the prophecy may not have been about him after all.

In this scenario, both Granolah and Vegeta were equally formidable opponents, but Granolah was prepared to eliminate them both in order to permanently neutralize Vegeta. It was at this point that Gas entered the fray. After acquiring immense power via a wish similar to Granolah’s, he also unlocked a state that surpassed anything else. As a result of his battles with the heroes, people began to perceive him as the new strongest in the universe, despite his impending defeat at the end of the fight.

I had hoped to kill you with the technique I’ve honed. I consider this a failure on my part.

Towards the end of the arc, any lingering uncertainties were put to bed when Frieza reappeared after a long wait. In his Black Frieza form, he swiftly dispatched Gas with a lethal blow and effortlessly knocked Goku and Vegeta out of their strongest forms with a single punch, firmly establishing himself as the mightiest mortal across Universe 7, and arguably, the entire Dragon Ball multiverse.

Following the Granolah arc, some impressive new additions have joined the ranks of formidable fighters such as Beast Gohan, Orange Piccolo, and Full Power Super Saiyan Broly. These transformations seem to have revived characters that were once in the shadows. However, despite their power, they are not yet on par with Frieza, who appears to be at the level of Ultra Instinct Goku and Ultra Ego Vegeta. Given that these new fighters haven’t surpassed them, it seems that Black Frieza is still the character referred to by the Oracle Fish.

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2025-02-20 17:14