Even though he is evil at heart, Vegeta is perhaps one of the most strong-willed characters in the series. Like Son Goku, he is extremely industrious, constantly striving to be better, but different purposes drove Vegeta's spirit. Goku fought to defend the lives and others and to challenge his limitations while Vegeta fought to satiate his bloodthirsty appetite and die hard pride, which is unwilling to accept defeat. This gradually changes throughout the series.
The primary driver of his will is Son Goku. Vegeta's defeat in his first encounter with Goku and his unwillingness to accept Goku being more powerful had constantly fuelled his strong will to continue to train himself. After seeing Goku turn into Super Saiyajin and defeating Freeza, he grew even more jealous of Gokus achievements and immersed himself in intensive training. After much sweat and frustration, he finally became Super Saiyajin. He only enjoyed a fleeting moment of pride in destroying #20, before being defeated by #18.
Vegetas first catharsis occurred during Son Gohans battle with Cell. Because of his rash decision to attack Cell when he did not have the power to, had caused Gohans arm to be seriously injured when Gohan saved his life. Not only was he not even close to Cells ability, but also served as a hindrance to Gohan. That was the first time Vegeta accepted his incapabilities by making an apology to Gohan.
By the time Majin Buu appeared, what used to be a cold-hearted Vegeta changed. Right before he proceeded to sacrifice his life in an attempt to destroy Buu, he told Trunks that he cared about him and how he felt bad about giving Trunks much less attention then Trunks deserved.
During Son Goku's final battle with Majin Buu, Vegeta goes through a complete catharsis. He realized that Goku's pure and kind heart gave Goku the power that Vegeta never had. He finally realizes that the good ultimately prevails.
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Perfect Cell vs. Super Vegeta |
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Fave Moment > When Vegeta powers up in front of 3 of the Ginyu Force after he helps Gohan and Krillin get rid of the four-eyed Guldo, he astounds everyone at how much power he has gained.......after the cool power up, Vegeta then goes on to kick Recoombe's butt in spectacularly aggressive fashion!!! | |
[My Thoughts]
Vegeta is a powerful Saiyan. He is a
'Super Elitist' and a prince, the son of
King Vegeta, past ruler of the Saiyans.
Vegeta and his comrade Nappa are two of
the last surviving Saiyans. They come to
Earth to destroy all life and sell the planet.
Though physically smaller than Goku,
Vegeta can power up to unbelievable
levels destroying entire planets. He is a
fierce rival of Goku's, striving always to
seek power levels as high or higher than
Goku and to reach Super Saiyan level.
Ambitious and determined, Vegeta wants
the Dragon Balls to gain immortality. He
is determined to destroy Frieza.
After the Namek Saga he fights on the side of the good guys and becomes the father of Trunks. |
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