Goku's Assassination Training: Hit's Deadly Evolution in DBS 71-72

content: The Deadly Training Gambit

Goku’s erratic behavior in Dragon Ball Super Episodes 71-72 isn’t random—it’s survival mode. After secretly hiring Universe 6 assassin Hit to kill him, Goku operates in constant hyper-awareness. Whis facilitated this extreme training, revealing: "Goku came to me first. His obsession with battle demanded unprecedented methods." This explains Goku dodging speeding cars and sensing roaches behind fridges—his senses are pushed beyond blue-tier limits.

Vegeta’s suspicious smirk hints at his role: He supplied Whis with the "Vegeta Family Recipe" steak bribe to secure Hit’s participation. The genius? Goku knew predictable enemies wouldn’t force growth. Only Hit—with his evolving time-skip abilities—could simulate lethal stakes.

Hit’s Pocket Dimension Assault

Hit’s techniques transcend his Tournament of Power capabilities:

• Stored Time Skip: He accumulates skipped seconds in a pocket dimension, allowing movement without interacting with our reality.
• Phantom Strikes: Attacks phase through solid objects (like trees), making defense impossible.
• Energy Clones: Decoys flood Goku’s senses while the real Hit strikes from distorted angles.

Goku’s first death (a heart-piercing blow) proves Hit’s efficiency. "I fulfilled my contract," Hit states coldly after reviving Goku via Senzu bean. But the Saiyan’s persistence forces Round 2—where Hit unveils his dimension-shifting.

content: Goku’s Counter-Strategy Breakdown

Facing an opponent who exists outside spacetime, Goku adapts:

1. Energy Overload: By erupting into Super Saiyan Blue, he floods the battlefield with aura, disrupting Hit’s stealth.
2. Predictive Movement: Anticipating Hit’s re-entry points from the pocket dimension.
3. Aura Penetration: In their final clash, Goku’s energy breaches Hit’s dimension, forcing a draw.

Critical Insight: Hit confesses he now fights as an "artist," not just an assassin. This philosophical shift makes him more dangerous—he’s invested in the duel’s artistry, not just the kill.

Whis and Vados’ Secret Roles

The divine orchestrators:

• Whis designed the "anonymous" contract to maximize Goku’s desperation.
• Vados acted as intermediary, telling Hit: "The client is Universe 7’s strongest warrior."
  The revelation shocks Vegeta, who fumes: "Dare insult me? I’ll end you!" when accused of funding the hit.

content: Key Takeaways and Future Implications

Why This Training Redefines Goku:

• He voluntarily risked permanent death (no Dragon Balls nearby).
• Recognized that growth requires facing unpredictable, lethal variables.
• "I’ll be ready next time," Goku vows, signaling future confrontations.

Actionable Dragon Ball Analysis Toolkit

1. Technique Journal: Document each character’s ability evolution (e.g., Hit’s time-storage).
2. Rewatch Guide: Study Episodes 71-72 focusing on Goku’s micro-expressions during stealth scenes.
3. Community Engagement: Join r/dbz for frame-by-frame breakdowns of Hit’s phased attacks.

"Which technique surprised you most—Hit’s dimension-shifting or Goku’s pocket-dimension breach? Share your analysis in the comments!"

Final Verdict: This arc proves assassination isn’t just a plot device—it’s Goku’s ultimate training catalyst. By blurring lines between enemy and mentor, Dragon Ball Super elevates combat storytelling beyond brute strength battles.