In the chronological record ofDragon Ballhistory , one of the unveiling that is sure to be written about the rivalry betweenGokuandVegetais their personal differences . Historians will write that Goku was the nice , easygoing , and friendly branch of the duo , while Vegeta will be chronicled as the surly , hateful , and obstinate diametrical . While there ’s a reason for these classifications , they are not perfectly accurate . At times , Goku has shown himself to be every snatch of the villain Vegeta was at the beginning , at least in terms of disrespect for his peers .

In one specific instance , Goku ’s callosity cause huge hurt to Vegeta , who had antecedently been serving as the champion and guardian of Earth in Goku ’s absence seizure . This incident hap inDragon Ball ZEpisode # 169 , chapter # 391 of the manga which marks Goku ’s return to the world after aim in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber . Before this , Vegeta had been standing in for Goku as the major planet ’s defender .

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Goku Showed Unusual Callousness in This Instance

After giving his all to shoot down Cell , Vegeta ’s pride takes a hit when his son Trunks emerges as a unnerving opposer to Cell . However , any tactile sensation of inferiority toward trunk are dwarf whenGoku and Gohanexit the Hyperbolic Time Chamber ahead of docket . After assessing Perfect Cell ’s strength , Goku admits he ’s no equal for the fiend , but also turn down to spend more time preparation in the Chamber . When Vegeta mocks him for fearing the rigors of that space , Goku answers with the most vituperative vilification possible :

" I ’ve get nothing against you guys using the room , though . You ’ve probably still got elbow room to better . "

When Vegeta angrily postulate if Goku is implying to be more advanced than him , Kakarot answers with a bare " Uh - uh . A stack , " before fly away with Gohan , without even give Vegeta time to reply .

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Goku and Vegeta’s Relationship Luckily Changed After That Insult

Goku ’s statement imply that even if he has spend less time than Vegeta training in the Chamber , he has already turn over an overpoweringly superior level . Goku ’s callous and unnecessary comment crushes Vegeta ’s pride , especially think his late efforts fighting Cell with only his son ’s aid . Goku ’s reply was unwarranted , and this exchange showcases a rare glance of Goku ’s mean streak .

thing are made spoiled by the fact that , even if Vegeta trains again in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber , he still go forth weaker than Gohan and Goku , as shown by his wretched performance during the Cell Games . However , after witnessing Goku ’s stand against Cell , Vegeta comes to accept that Goku is the good paladin . With his rival gone , Vegeta can finally determine peace as a husband and father , in a humanity that no longer requires his intensity for its defense .

However , his recently acquired equanimity and resiliency crumble when he discovers that , even in the afterlife , Goku has continued training and improving , and has further surpassed him , reaching Super Saiyan 3 . This Revelation of Saint John the Divine reignite Vegeta ’s frustration and causes his progress to unravel . Eventually , this leads Vegeta to give into the influence of Babidi andultimately become Majin Vegeta .

The Apothecary Diaries - Maomao and Jinshi in front of rainbow lights

Luckily , during the Majin Buu crisis , Goku and Vegeta derive to terms once again , fighting together to save the universe . Dragon Ball Superhas done a lot to get Goku and Vegeta ’s relationship further , showing the latter as a equal on the same strength degree rather than a rival always fail to catch up . Still , that scathing remark deliver byGokubefore the Cell Games will always stand out as one of the worst insultsVegetaever meet inDragon Ballhistory .

Dragon Ball Z is the sequel series to Akira Toriyama ’s Dragon Ball and go on the adventures of Goku . Along with his companions , Goku defends the Earth against various scoundrel ranging from intergalactic space fighters and conqueror to powerful androids and nearly indestructible creatures .

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Goku smiling and Vegeta crying

Cover of Dragon Ball Super volume 12, with art of Goku and Vegeta by Toyotarou.

Dragon Ball Z is the sequel series to Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball and continues the adventures of Goku. Along with his companions, Goku defends the Earth against various villains ranging from intergalactic space fighters and conquerors to powerful androids and nearly indestructible creatures.

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Dragon Ball Z is the sequel series to Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball and continues the adventures of Goku. Along with his companions, Goku defends the Earth against various villains ranging from intergalactic space fighters and conquerors to powerful androids and nearly indestructible creatures.

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