Dragon Ball Z Episode 268: Union of Rivals
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QUICK TAKES
brook_bard
I actually got scared when Goku almost tossed that earring to Hercule and that mental image of them with the mustache was so cursed
captain_keeta_278
You can tell Vegeta only gave in because of Bulma being gone and that really shows how much he has changed since the start of the series even if he still acts like a jerk
nekogirl22
Buu was terrifying this whole time just standing there laughing while the two strongest guys left were fighting over a gold earring and now the tables have finally turned on him
levifangirl
That flash of light when they collided was incredible and the new voice sounds so cool with both of them talking at once since they are basically one person now
eschuu
I can't believe Vegeta found out about Super Saiyan 3 and I totally get why he was so mad about Goku holding back during their fight. It made the decision to fuse feel way heavier especially with it being permanent and everything. I was screaming at the screen for him to just put the earring on to save Bulma and the kids
hylian_286
I was losing my mind when the earrings actually worked and they became Vegito and the power coming off that new guy is just unreal and Buu looks like he finally realized he is in trouble
eri_359
That mental image of Goku fusing with Dende or Hercule made me lose it. The little green Goku version was so cursed and funny at the same time
asuna_angel_100
Vegeta screaming at Goku about the Super Saiyan 3 lie was such a mood because his pride is literally the only thing he has left in that moment
shishinki_255
The way Vegito talks with both voices at once is so cool and he looks like he could absolutely destroy Buu without even trying very hard
akkorokamui_angel
That mental image of Goku fusing with Dende or Hercule was the funniest thing in the middle of a literal apocalypse and it was such a relief when Vegeta showed up instead
xerneas_311
I honestly thought the permanent fusion thing was going to be the end of them as separate characters, which made the stakes feel way higher when they finally put the earrings on.
professor_tomoe
You can tell Vegeta was actually broken when he heard Bulma was gone and that was the only thing that could make him give up his life as an individual
yobuko_yuki_69
I couldn't stop grinning when Vegito went Super Saiyan and started to toy with Buu because the power difference is just insane now
japas_282
Hearing about Bulma and the kids finally broke Vegeta and the real highlight was when those earrings snapped on and they slammed together to make Vegito. The way he just stands there with that cocky grin while Buu is actually shaking for once is the most satisfying thing after watching everyone get absorbed like that.
kami_kaze_80
Buu was really out there counting down while Goku was panicking and then Vegeta just shows up with a halo like a total boss to save the day
ortega
I felt so bad for Vegeta when he found out Goku was hiding that Super Saiyan 3 form the whole time and I would be just as salty as him
kagamine_twins_495
Goku really thought about fusing with Hercule and you could see how terrified he was because that would be the end of the world for sure
kisuke_benihime_462
The way the ground just starts floating when the new guy powers up shows exactly how much of a gap there is between him and everyone else that came before and it looks amazing
kijimuna_kunoichi_89
I can't believe they finally did it and seeing Vegeta put his pride aside for Bulma really hit me in the feels because he usually only cares about himself. Vegito is so much cooler than I expected with that arrogant attitude and those white gloves. It felt like the stakes were actually real when they said it was permanent too
ghosthardware
Buu trying to count down and act all tough only to get completely ignored once the fusion happens is hilarious because he realizes he is no longer the strongest guy around and his face says it all
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 268 of 291, this episode falls in the climactic stretch of the Buu Saga, Dragon Ball Z's final major arc, where the battle against the most dangerous form of Buu has pushed Earth's defenders past every limit. Previous episodes have seen escalating desperation as individual efforts prove insufficient, setting the stage for an alliance built on mutual necessity rather than friendship. This episode is a critical pivot that directly sets up the endgame strategy for the saga's conclusion.
QUICK TAKES
brook_bard
I actually got scared when Goku almost tossed that earring to Hercule and that mental image of them with the mustache was so cursed
captain_keeta_278
You can tell Vegeta only gave in because of Bulma being gone and that really shows how much he has changed since the start of the series even if he still acts like a jerk
nekogirl22
Buu was terrifying this whole time just standing there laughing while the two strongest guys left were fighting over a gold earring and now the tables have finally turned on him
levifangirl
That flash of light when they collided was incredible and the new voice sounds so cool with both of them talking at once since they are basically one person now
eschuu
I can't believe Vegeta found out about Super Saiyan 3 and I totally get why he was so mad about Goku holding back during their fight. It made the decision to fuse feel way heavier especially with it being permanent and everything. I was screaming at the screen for him to just put the earring on to save Bulma and the kids
hylian_286
I was losing my mind when the earrings actually worked and they became Vegito and the power coming off that new guy is just unreal and Buu looks like he finally realized he is in trouble
eri_359
That mental image of Goku fusing with Dende or Hercule made me lose it. The little green Goku version was so cursed and funny at the same time
asuna_angel_100
Vegeta screaming at Goku about the Super Saiyan 3 lie was such a mood because his pride is literally the only thing he has left in that moment
shishinki_255
The way Vegito talks with both voices at once is so cool and he looks like he could absolutely destroy Buu without even trying very hard
akkorokamui_angel
That mental image of Goku fusing with Dende or Hercule was the funniest thing in the middle of a literal apocalypse and it was such a relief when Vegeta showed up instead
xerneas_311
I honestly thought the permanent fusion thing was going to be the end of them as separate characters, which made the stakes feel way higher when they finally put the earrings on.
professor_tomoe
You can tell Vegeta was actually broken when he heard Bulma was gone and that was the only thing that could make him give up his life as an individual
yobuko_yuki_69
I couldn't stop grinning when Vegito went Super Saiyan and started to toy with Buu because the power difference is just insane now
japas_282
Hearing about Bulma and the kids finally broke Vegeta and the real highlight was when those earrings snapped on and they slammed together to make Vegito. The way he just stands there with that cocky grin while Buu is actually shaking for once is the most satisfying thing after watching everyone get absorbed like that.
kami_kaze_80
Buu was really out there counting down while Goku was panicking and then Vegeta just shows up with a halo like a total boss to save the day
ortega
I felt so bad for Vegeta when he found out Goku was hiding that Super Saiyan 3 form the whole time and I would be just as salty as him
kagamine_twins_495
Goku really thought about fusing with Hercule and you could see how terrified he was because that would be the end of the world for sure
kisuke_benihime_462
The way the ground just starts floating when the new guy powers up shows exactly how much of a gap there is between him and everyone else that came before and it looks amazing
kijimuna_kunoichi_89
I can't believe they finally did it and seeing Vegeta put his pride aside for Bulma really hit me in the feels because he usually only cares about himself. Vegito is so much cooler than I expected with that arrogant attitude and those white gloves. It felt like the stakes were actually real when they said it was permanent too
ghosthardware
Buu trying to count down and act all tough only to get completely ignored once the fusion happens is hilarious because he realizes he is no longer the strongest guy around and his face says it all
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