The most underrated character in the entire Dragon Ball universe, Piccolo, finally got some decent recognition when he was featured as a main character in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. The movie gave Dragon Ball fans a new transformation of Piccolo, which was overdue for a long time, and this transformation might have revealed his true strength.
The transformation is called Orange Piccolo, and it is an evolved form of the power awakening state, which is unique to the Namekian itself. The new power-up has put Piccolo back in the leagues with heavy hitters like Goku and Vegeta, regaining his title as one of the strongest fighters in the history of Dragon Ball.
While this transformation is certainly commendable, there is a theory going around that this might just be the beginning of Piccolo’s return to the big leagues. He might have much more potential hidden within him, which could even transcend Goku’s Ultra Instinct. If this happens, it will change the way fans look at Piccolo forever.
The Return of Piccolo to the Big Leagues in Dragon Ball
2022 saw the release of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, the second-highest-grossing Dragon Ball film to date. The film was a huge success despite it being initially criticized by Dragon Ball fans. One of the main reasons why the movie created so much commotion was the fact that it focused on the relationship between Piccolo and Gohan.
Gohan and Piccolo have been a dynamic duo since the beginning of Dragon Ball Z. However, as time passed, Gohan grew stronger and surpassed Piccolo. Thus, Piccolo lost his touch as a fighter and was only seen as a teacher. But Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero decided to change it by unleashing the hidden power within the Namekian.
This power not only allowed him to defeat Cell Max but also refurbished his image as one of the prominent Dragon Ball warriors. Fans were happy to see Piccolo getting to the same level as the other recognized fighters and hoped that he might get an opportunity to prove his worth in the future.
Dragon Ball Theory Hints Piccolo Might Go Beyond Orange Piccolo
According to a theory posted by u/t00lazy2 on Reddit, Orange Piccolo might just be the beginning of Piccolo’s newfound power. There is a chance that he might be able to go beyond that and unlock something that could make him even stronger than Goku’s Ultra Instinct and Vegeta’s Ultra Ego.
The theory states that the transformation of Orange Piccolo makes him look like a Dragon Ball but also gives hints of its resemblance to the Dragon, Shenron.
Theory: Piccolo is evolving into a Dragon.
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Therefore, if he plays his cards right, he could get closer to his dragon transformation, which could ultimately make him even stronger than he already is.
He could transcend to a state that has never been seen before in the history of Dragon Ball, and it would certainly make for a good plot, bringing back the history of planet Namek. While it has not been hinted at in the manga, fans would definitely love to see Piccolo playing the role of a protagonist once again.
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