We start where we left of last week; Caulifla has driven off
the robots and challenges Goku to a fight. She’s ready for a rematch. So Goku,
who still hasn’t recovered is in base form, facing off against her in super Saiyan
2. At first Goku appears to be completely on the defensive. but in an obvious
twist, none of her hits are landing. Whis points out Goku’s level of skill as a
martial artist allows him to deal with Caulifla, who is a simple brawler.
Finally Caulifla lands a hit, so Goku starts drawing on his
old tricks, like the afterimage technique. But Mary su- I mean Caulifla keeps
adapting. He makes Goku transform and he
goes right to Super Saiyan two, since he hasn’t recovered the power for three. It’s
more than enough to overwhelm Caulifla however. After a drawn out fight were it
feels more like Goku is teaching than fighting to win, she proves to Goku she
has the ability to go level three, or even beyond.
Goku invites both Caulifla and Kale to attack him. Their double
team makes quick work of Goku, in his level two form . . . Until they don’t.
Goku can now follow their attacks, and transforming to Super Saiyan three he
can more than keep up with their power.
But he quickly powers down, denying us our show.
Goku doesn’t have the stamina yet for Super Saiyan three but
Caulifla seems satisfied just seeing it.
Kale even tries to do it, only to once again become the legendary Super
Saiyan.
Well, what to say about this episode? It was a fight, but
more than that it was Goku teaching. Goku is happy to build someone up even if
they are a potential enemy. I also wouldn’t be the first to remark on the
personal similarities between Caulifla and Goku. They both love power and
fighting.
However I think problem with Caulifla is unlike Goku she doesn’t
seem to have to work for her power ups. She is already on the verge of
mastering Super Saiyan two which she has only had for a few days. It took Goku
the better part of seven years, training in the other world. I understand that
the Universe six Saiyans are starting from a higher base level, or at least
that’s my head cannon since Cabba was already at such a high level in is base
form during the Universe six tournament, but there is a difference between
power and skill even in Dragon Ball.
In any case I don’t mind Caulifla or Kale, I just wish they
were written a bit better. But maybe the next episode will deliver on that.
Another point was how straight forward this episode was.
That isn’t bad, especially in something like Dragon Ball. By focusing on one
fight at a time it becomes easier to follow and stretches the arc out. It makes
a longer; better arc overall. I hope they keep that up.
-Gedaemon
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