The Saiyans are known to be warriors. Fighting is in their blood. It was a mystery for Dragon Ball fans how Goku became stronger after every fight. Dragon Ball Z cleared the doubts by revealing that he belongs to the Saiyan race. But physical prowess does not guarantee victory. Fighters always require something more to compete and win.
Son Goku seemed to possess that extra thing that helped him win fights most of the time. While fans seem to be scratching their heads to find the special ability, the late Akira Toriyama mentioned it during an interview. Control over ki is the secret to Goku winning most of his fights.
Akira Toriyama Revealed The Secret Behind Son Goku’s Multiple Victories
Son Goku has been involved in several fights and has managed to win most of them. Every time, Goku produced something extra that gave him the win. His physical prowess always grew after every fight. He is a Saiyan and the main protagonist, so it might be natural. But the fans seem to ask how he could his physical prowess after every battle. They wanted to know his secret, and Akira Toriyama revealed it.
During an interview with Kanzenshuu, he said,
“In battle, the most important thing is the size of your ki and your control over it. Ki as a concept of course includes such spiritual powers as energy [genki], courage [yūki], and right-mindedness [shōki]. No matter how much you train, there are limits to physical strength, and the only way to overcome that is through ki. I think Goku was able to approach the mightiest warriors in the universe through strengthening his ki.”
The late mangaka confirmed that control over ki was why Goku is habituated to winning in fights. He might not be the sharpest mind in the room, but when it comes to training, he gives his very best. His training was not light. While traveling to Namek, he was training under 100x Earth’s gravity.
One of his greatest features is that he also trains his mind along with his body. Staying calm, reading his opponents, suppressing ki, controlling his emotions, etc., have helped him rival the Gods. There is a reason why he is regarded as the strongest anime protagonist ever, and that is his mastery over ki.
Son Goku’s Journey Has Been Nothing Short Of A Miracle
Son Goku started to show his Saiyan trait as soon as he got his senses. He used to love fights. He went to train under the Turtle Hermit. It was his first step towards mastering ki. He learned the Kamehameha that required him to trap ki within his palms and project it towards his opponent in a full-blown blast. He lost multiple times before he tasted victory at Budokai Tenkaichi.
In Dragon Ball Z, he sacrifices his life twice to save his friends. Even though Goku had won many battles, he began his journey with losses. Dragon Ball Super showcased his Godly strength, which surprised all the Gods of Destruction and Angels. Even after four decades, he is still growing and learning to control his ki.
Dragon Ball can be streamed on Crunchyroll, and the manga is available on Viz Media.
