Although they are all Saiyans, there are fundamental differences between Goku, Vegeta and their children in Dragon Ball.
Pure-blooded Saiyans like Goku and Vegeta have three outstanding characteristics
– Addicted to fighting: They live to fight. The intensity of the fight is what drives them, and the stronger the opponent, the better.
– Regenerative ability: Not only do they quickly recover from wounds, but they also become stronger after each battle. This is the core of the Saiyans’ resilience and evolution.
Desire for Destruction: Although there are individual differences, most Saiyans have a penchant for destruction.
What’s missing from the Saiyan hybrid?
Hybrid Saiyans like Gohan and Trunks are very powerful, but differ significantly from their parents in two aspects:
– Less addicted to fighting: They do not have an innate desire to seek fights but prefer other activities and passions.
– Virtually unwilling to destroy: The Earthling’s mixed blood dilutes this trait of Saiyan warriors, making them more peaceful in nature.
Although hybrid Saiyans also have the potential to increase in power after each battle due to their ability to regenerate, their lack of interest in combat sets them apart from pure-blood Saiyans.
Significance of these differences
Positive aspect
Being less combat-oriented allows hybrid Saiyans to lead more balanced lives on Earth. They can have stable jobs and more peaceful relationships, something that would be difficult to happen with a pure-blooded Saiyan like Goku or Vegeta.
Negative aspects
On the other hand, lack of training and exposure to combat leaves hybrid Saiyans vulnerable to greater threats that appear from time to time, such as Golden Frieza or Moro.
While pure-blood Saiyans are driven by a desire for battle and strength, hybrid Saiyans are more balanced but also less prepared for greater threats.
Each group has its advantages and disadvantages, and perhaps the ideal is to find a middle ground. It is to live a peaceful life on earth while retaining his training and fighting skills.
