The newest Dragon Ball Super, 115, continued Goku's difficult battle against the newly born fusion of Caulifla and Kale, Kefla.
Due to Goku still lacking stamina, he if occasionally caught off caught by how fast and strong Kefla is, though he thankfully holds his own. Beerus quickly declares that Kefla should be disqualified for using the Potara fusion, and states that he wouldn't have his warriors do the same. Despite the initial rule of no items during the tournament, the Omni Kings, Zen-Oh, then ask why Beerus wouldn't want to, because it's cool, allowing it for further use. While Beerus might not like it, the use of items isn't entirely unfair against Universe 7, as Master Roshi was required jars for his "Mafuba," or "Evil Containment Wave." The technique sucks an enemy into a small jar, where they can then be contained unless the jar is opened, and the Zen-Ohs allowed it for being "neat." The Supreme Kai of Universe 2 then tossed his Potara earrings to two of his warriors, but a charging Kefla knocks them apart before they can fuse, causing the earrings to collide and shatter. Supreme Kai suggests a fusion between Androids 17 and 18, which they would then call Android 35, but Beerus decides fusion is too risky because one fusion being knocked out would cost them two warriors. Meanwhile, 17 saved 18 from Universe 3's police warrior Katopesla, who changes his sights from Frieza when he noticed 18's injured leg. The focus soon returns to Goku and Kefla, however, as the remaining gods decide they don't need to use fusion to win the tournament. Goku is eventually forced to use his combination of Super Saiyan Blue and Kaioken x20, or King Kai Fist x20. Goku has used the technique since his first revival early in the series, having learned it from King Kai. The Kaioken multiplies a fighter's power in a burst of strength, at the cost of extra strain on the user's body, working in multipliers the user can overcome with time. Typical for his style, Goku has pushed the technique too far in the past, when x3 almost left him crippled against Vegeta and he tried to finish Frieza with a x20. In a filler episode, Goku attempted to combine his Super Saiyan form with Kaioken against the warrior Pikkon, stating afterward he wouldn't again because the strain of both Super Saiyan and Kaioken together was almost too much. Despite this proclamation, Goku revealed the Super Saiyan Blue Kaioken when he previously fought Toppo, saying it was his plan for fighting Beerus. Due to the power but Goku's lack of stamina, he is able to land a few good blows on Kefla, but is soon knocked down when the strain becomes too much. With no energy left but his battle excitement pushing him to his limits, Goku again achieves "Ultra Instinct," which Whis says he didn't think would happen again, and the battle between Goku and Kefla begins anew. The episode serves as a good way to showcase both Kefla's new power along with Goku's existing power but obvious exhaustion. The show continues to remind us that Goku is tired from fighting Jiren, as a way of explaining Kefla's ability to match the more seasoned warrior's most powerful forms. One area of concern is Vegeta's current battle against Toppo, who has said it seems to be the second-most powerful warriors from their respective universes going at it. Fans have been begging the writers to give Vegeta a moment to shine as he deserves, often disappointed when he seems to be doing something great, only for Goku or someone else to finish the job. This happened previously in what I saw as one of the greatest moments thus far in Super: Vegeta fighting Goku Black. Black, really the Kai Zamasu in Goku's body, had defeated the Z-Fighters multiple times with his partner, and alternate Zamasu in his own body, in their attempt to destroy all mortal lives. After training for a few days in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, which compresses a year's worth of training into a day, Vegeta challenged Black with new resolve. Both Black and Zamasu were shocked by Vegeta's sudden strength, as Vegeta overwhelms and pummels Black. In an incredibly powerful moment, Vegeta states that Black isn't as good as them because he's merely a non-Saiyan who can't use Goku's body to its fullest, and lifts him by the hair to headbutt him. While it seemed Vegeta had found his moment, he is swiftly dispatched by a power boost from Black, and in the end it falls to Trunks to save everyone. With the tournament, Vegeta has been taking out many enemies and doesn't seem too drained, but he continues to be distracted by Goku and Kefla's battle. This leads to Toppo hitting him and, most recently, getting him in a bear grip, which Vegeta eventually gets out of. Vegeta constantly not paying attention to his own battle seems out of character, regardless of Goku and Kefla's strength. He seems foolish and his full abilities aren't showcased as they should be. While the main excitement for the moment is Goku's return to Ultra Instinct and Jiren stirring once more, Vegeta will hopefully get his own moments in future episodes.
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