Author: Merrel Briona

Goku and Vegeta’s rivalry has been the heart of Dragon Ball for decades now. Despite starting out as the stronger Saiyan, Vegeta has spent most of the series chasing after Goku, constantly pushing himself to reach break his limits and surpass his greatest rival. Even though most fans think Goku almost always comes out on top whenever the two have squared off, Vegeta wins more often than you’d expect.

Vegeta has decisively beaten Goku multiple times throughout Dragon Ball history, whether through sheer power, being the smarter fighter, or simply taking advantage of the circumstances. These moments might not always get the same attention as Goku’s biggest victories, but they prove that the Prince of all Saiyans has gotten the better of Kakarot more often than some fans might remember.

Vegeta Broke Every Bone in Goku’s Body

Saiyan Saga

Since Goku won their beam struggle and proved he could have a higher Power Level without transforming into a Great Ape, Vegeta personally considers their first battle in the Saiyan Saga a loss. By all accounts, however, Vegeta plainly won. Ignoring the Great Ape of it all, Vegeta had more than enough energy to create an artificial moon while Goku was at death’s door.

This alone means that if Vegeta had simply flown back down to Earth, he would have been able to beat Goku fairly. Instead, Vegeta goes for the overkill. He turns into an Oozaru, breaks every bone in Goku’s body, and leaves him for dead. Even when Krillin, Gohan, and Yajirobe arrive, it takes multiple chapters just to wear Vegeta down and make him weak enough to retreat. By that point, though, Goku was long out of the picture and defeated.

Vegeta Beat Ginyu-Goku to a Pulp

Captain Ginyu Saga

Vegeta becomes something of the main character during the Namek Saga. Since Gohan and Krillin are so weak coming off the end of the Saiyan arc, there’s no one powerful enough to actually handle the Frieza Force except Vegeta. Dragon Ball Z ends up following Vegeta as he systematically takes out Frieza’s entire army – until he gets to the Ginyu Force. The Ginyu Force decimates Vegeta until Goku arrives and shows off how powerful he’s become thanks to his Zenkai boosts.

Healed by a Senzu Bean, Vegeta also gets a huge Zenkai boost that puts him on par with the Ginyu Force. When Captain Ginyu ends up swapping bodies with Goku, Vegeta is now strong enough to beat Ginyu-Goku into the dirt. Vegeta even comes close to killing Ginyu inside of Goku’s body. That said, it’s important to note that Ginyu couldn’t make use of Goku’s full Power Level. In a proper fight against the real Goku, Vegeta would have been annihilated by the Kaioken x20.

Majin Vegeta Knocked Out Super Saiyan 2 Goku With a Cheap Shot

Majin Buu Saga

Part of what makes Goku and Vegeta’s Buu Saga rematch so compelling in the Dragon Ball manga is that it’s not compelling. Akira Toriyama knew this was a moment fans were waiting for and has it happen almost entirely off-screen, instead focusing on what the fight represents for Vegeta: regression and a midlife crisis. There is nothing glamorous about this fight or Vegeta trying to prove he’s still evil, it’s just pathetic and sad.

Fittingly, how Vegeta beats Goku is equally as and sad. After the two agree to fight Buu together, Vegeta knocks Goku out, believing that he should give his life to stop Buu. This isn’t a victory for Vegeta in a true sense, it’s him saying goodbye to his rival and accepting that he was never able to truly win. This comes back into play at the end of the Kid Buu Saga when Vegeta admits that Goku is number one. Of all of Vegeta’s wins over Goku, this is easily his most hollow and meaningless.

Vegeta Beat Goku Fair & Square in Their Toughest Fight Ever

Super Hero Saga

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero did the unthinkable by putting Goku and Vegeta on the back burner for the entire movie. The two Saiyans never once engage with the main plot in the film itself (unlike in the Dragon Ball Super manga where Toyotarou ties their B-plot into the A-plot via an exclusive epilogue). Instead, Goku and Vegeta simply spar the entire film. Whis wants them to test their abilities in their base forms in a battle of pure skill, no forms.

Without Ultra Instinct and Ultra Ego, Goku and Vegeta remain relatively evenly matched for most of the fight. Unfortunately for Goku, Vegeta happens to be just a bit smarter and stronger. At the end of the fight, Vegeta feints a strike which allows him to knock out Goku with the rest of his energy. In a life or death battle, Vegeta would have died shortly after, but Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero proved in no uncertain terms that Vegeta was legitimately better than his rival.

Vegeta Kills Goku in Their Final Fight

Dragon Ball Online

Akira Toriyama’s original fate for Goku and Vegeta was quite bleak, and there’s nothing to indicate that he’s changed his mind on how their lives end up – especially with Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 stealthily adapting elements from Dragon Ball Online. DBO was Akira Toriyama’s original sequel to Dragon Ball Z, and included a complete timeline of events that broke down everything between the end of Z to Age 1000, where the Z-Fighters were now long dead.

Dragon Ball Online revealed that Goku and Vegeta actually killed each other during their final battle. Once both Saiyans realize they’re starting to get too old to keep growing stronger, they head to outer space for one last duel. This fight is never seen and no one knows who won, but neither Saiyan ever returned. By all accounts, Vegeta killed Goku and Goku killed Vegeta.

There’s no telling who killed who first, but they died shortly after one another, perhaps not to dissimilar to how Vegeta drops right after beating Goku in Super Hero. In that respect, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero‘s final Goku VS Vegeta fight may have been Toriyama’s way of bringing his original Dragon Ball Online ending back into canon. With this in mind, Vegeta would have killed Goku shortly before dying himself.

Masashi Kishimoto, the legendary author of the Naruto series, released his last manga chapter on November 10, 2014, in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 50. Since then, the Naruto franchise has taken a completely new turn and ushered in a new era with Boruto, which has endured a lot of ups and downs since.

Now, however, 12 years after the end of the legendary Naruto series, Masashi Kishimoto, the creator, is going back to the very roots. It has been confirmed that the Naruto franchise is set for revival with the official return of Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, and Kakashi Hatake, alongside much of the other cast that made up the original world of Naruto. Masashi Kishimoto is officially giving us a brand-new Naruto arc after the 4th Shinobi World War, which not only focuses on the progress of these legendary characters after a war that tore the world apart but also on a legendary battle between Naruto and Sasuke.

Masashi Kishimoto Officially Returns To Give Naruto A New Arc After The Ninja War

The Naruto series reached its conclusion on November 10, 2014, in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 50, as Masashi Kishimoto released the 699th and 700th chapters of the series. At the end, Naruto Uzumaki was seen as the Hokage of the village, and a new era was ushered in following the conclusion of the Fourth Great Ninja War. Sadly, it was at this point that Kishimoto put his pen down and decided to spend more time with his family.

“It’s kind of like a prayer. To keep enduring until it comes to be, no matter what. And to those on whom that task falls… Perhaps that is what it means to be a ninja.” — Naruto Uzumaki, Naruto Chapter #699

Over a decade has passed since then, and Masashi Kishimoto has had enough on the sidelines. It has now been confirmed that Kishimoto is set to return to Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump with a brand-new Naruto project that expands upon the story of the legendary Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, Kakashi Hatake, and all the other legendary characters featured in this massive world.

Kishimoto’s return was officially announced at New York Comic Con 2020 on October 10, which is also Naruto Uzumaki’s birthday. On this day, Kishimoto’s new manga was teased for the very first time, revealing fresh drafts to us with new character designs for the legendary cast that many of us grew up with, and with Naruto Uzumaki’s official return. This series is now getting a brand-new arc that will expand upon the world of ninja even further. This new arc of Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto is going to be set in the Blank Period era, which constitutes over a decade of time between the end of the Fourth Shinobi World War and the beginning of the Boruto era, where the Otsutsuki, specifically Kinshiki and Momoshiki, make their move.

This time period has largely remained uncovered, and Masashi Kishimoto is now taking it upon himself to fully explore it properly. This means that the new Naruto arc will be focused on the growth of Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, and even Kakashi Hatake as the Sixth Hokage. At the same time, it will also show us new power levels of these legendary characters in a brand new era, which we are all eagerly waiting to see.

Kishimoto’s New Arc Is Set In The Blank Period

The new Black Period arc of the Naruto series is going to be a direct sequel to the original story. While the 700th chapter took us straight into the Boruto era and skipped over 10 years’ worth of content, Masashi Kishimoto has now given us a direct sequel to the Shinobi World War. In other words, we are going to witness some of the most exciting developments in the ninja world that led it to where the Boruto series is currently. At the same time, it will show us the development of the vast majority of the shinobi. But perhaps the most important development is the new fight between Naruto and Sasuke.

“I want to know how the Shinobi World, how this current world, looks to the current me. I feel like I’ll be able to see things I overlooked. Things that I can perceive in my current state. And there’s a matter that’s been weighing on me. This is a journey of my atonement. You have nothing to do with my crimes.” — Sasuke Uchiha leaves on his journey, Naruto Chapter #699

In Masashi Kishimoto’s new manga, Naruto and Sasuke are set to engage in their third and final fight. The first fight was held in the Valley of the End when Sasuke was seen leaving Konoha for the first time. The second fight took place at the end of the Fourth Great Ninja War, where the two ended up losing their dominant arms. Finally, the third fight will now take place in the same location, although the circumstances behind it remain unknown.

This fight will see both of them at the peak of their powers and with new abilities up their sleeve. We are also eagerly waiting to see why Naruto and Sasuke fight in this new arc and who ends up winning this duel. Regardless of that, it is going to be a sensational new arc to follow and hopefully will bring in new, exciting villains at the same time.

More Information On New Naruto Manga Arc Coming In December

As of now, information on Masashi Kishimoto’s new manga is very limited. That said, we are just weeks away from the full reveal of this manga to us, alongside a potential release date update as well. This is because Naruto has its own stage at Jump Festa 2027, which is set to take place on December 19 and December 20, 2026.

Naruto’s stage features the voice actors of both Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha. Together, they will deliver massive updates on this new Naruto arc that is set to be covered in the new manga. The premise of the new story, the release date, and many plot developments will be made clear here. We will also most likely receive an update on the length of the manga. It is unclear if Kishimoto’s new manga is just going to be a short serialization like Naruto Gaiden, which spanned approximately 10 chapters, or if it is going to be a full serialization that will continue for years upon years. We as fans hope for the latter, but nothing has been confirmed as of yet. Regardless, we are going to witness at least one new arc in Naruto, which is brilliant for all fans around the world, nonetheless.

At the same time, the Naruto franchise itself is expanding beyond just the manga, which will also be addressed at Jump Festa 2027. For years, the Naruto franchise was dead, with Boruto as its only remaining legacy. But now, that is set to change forever as the Naruto franchise is officially revived and is set to reach new heights of popularity among fans all over the world. We are eagerly waiting for the Naruto boom that is coming, and hopefully, fans around the world are just as excited.

All chapters of Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto are available for fans to read via Manga Plus and Viz Media.

In One Piece, some of the most powerful and important figures are swordsmen, and this has been the case for hundreds of years. Those who fall under this umbrella have typically made their way in the world due to their unparalleled mastery of Haki and overall strength with the blade instead of doing so through any Devil Fruit powers.

This results in exceptionally powerful warriors and Haki masters whose skill and strength with a sword put them in a league of their own. In fact, one of the most coveted titles in the general world of One Piece is that of the World’s Strongest Swordsman.

Honorable Mention: St. Nerona Imu

Signature Weapon: First Twenty Weapons

Upon making his full appearance in the Elbaph Arc, Imu eliminated all doubts regarding his immense strength. One of the biggest reasons for this was through his summoning of the First Twenty Weapons, each of which had a different application of his mysterious Omen ability and were implied to be even greater and stronger than the Supreme Grade Weapons.

However, most are on the fence about whether Imu can even be considered a swordsman at all. Of course, he wields many swords and weapons, but the power he holds mostly concerns his Haki and Omen and not his skill with a blade, so he may not be considered a swordsman like the others. However, if he were, he would undoubtedly be considered the strongest of all time.

Shimotsuku Ryuma Was the Strongest After the Void Century

Signature Weapon: Shusui

One doesn’t gain the title of ‘Sword God’ without being an exceptionally powerful swordsman. Ryuma was a legendary master of the blade hailing from Wano, and his strength struck fear into the hearts of Wano’s enemies 400 years before the start of the main story. Many fans even believe that he may have originally hailed from the Void Century but was sent forward into the future.

Ryuma’s skill with a sword and mastery of Haki were unparalleled. Owning the Great Grade Blade Shusui, he alone protected Wano from many of the greatest threats that the country faced. Plus, he used Shusui by imbuing so much Haki into it that it turned into one of the only two Black Blades in history, which only brings up his and his weapon’s strength even more.

Davy D. Xebec Was the Strongest Swordsman of the Old Era

Signature Weapon: Eclipse

As the captain of the greatest pirate crew of the old generation, Davy D. Xebec, more commonly known as Rocks D. Xebec, was one of the most important pirates of all time, despite having his name expunged from history. Even though he didn’t own a Devil Fruit, Xebec’s strength is remembered as being equal to that of the Pirate King Roger and the Marine Hero Garp.

Xebec primarily fought with his sword Eclipse, with which he rose to the top as part of the old generation alongside other incredible wielders of Conqueror’s Haki. Though he never officially owned the title of the World’s Strongest Swordsman, he fit this designation in all but name, since none were a match for his incredible strength and skill with a blade.

Dracule Mihawk Is the Strongest Swordsman Currently

Signature Weapon: Yoru

Few figures in the world of One Piece inspire as much awe and dread as the current World’s Strongest Swordsman, Dracule Mihawk. Existing in a generation of exceptionally powerful fighters, Mihawk’s journey saw him claw his way to the top and defeat the most powerful swordsmen to become the undisputed greatest sword wielder in the entire world.

Due to his lack of a Devil Fruit power, Mihawk is often compared to his rival and equal, Shanks, who himself is one of the strongest characters in One Piece, though it is said that Mihawk’s sword skills are superior. Plus, his weapon, Yoru, is one of the 12 Supreme Grade Weapons as well as a Black Blade, making it exist in a league of its own in terms of quality and overall strength.

Roronoa Zoro Is the Strongest Swordsman of the Next Generation

Signature Weapons: Wado Ichimonji, Enma, Sandai Kitetsu

As the greatest swordsman of the next generation, and one of the coolest characters in all of One Piece, Zoro’s skill with a sword is unmatched by any of his peers. Not only is he immensely skilled at wielding multiple blades at once, but his drive to get stronger has made him one of the few Conqueror’s Haki users of his generation.

Despite there still being a long way to go before he masters this ability, his trajectory is looking amazing. Though there are a few notable members of the Worst Generation who are undoubtedly stronger than him, they are few and far between, and none of them can even hold a candle to his skill and strength when it comes to swordsmanship.

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