The gravity of the situation became clear when the Z Fighters gathered at Capsule Corp. Gohan, Piccolo, Goten, Trunks, and even Bulla/Bra (now a strong-willed teenager) stood ready to join the battle. Pan, who had grown into a determined fighter, was eager to prove herself as well.

But it wasn't just Universe 7 that would fight. From Universe 6 came Kale, Cabba, and the legendary assassin Hit, who had discovered new "awakened" powers that gave him mastery over time and dimensions.

Even enemies had answered the call. Frieza, ever the opportunist, saw this crisis as a means to preserve his own life. But the most surprising appearances were those of Raditz, who had reformed and become an ally, and Tarble, Vegeta's long-lost brother, who was far more powerful than when they last met.

In a twist that even Goku hadn't anticipated, Chi-Chi and Bulma were revealed to have dormant Saiyan bloodlines. Their close proximity to their powerful families had awakened their latent abilities. Chi-Chi was now a fierce fighter in her own right, capable of transforming into a Saiyan warrior. Bulma, though not a fighter by nature, had developed a form of power that allowed her to assist in ways beyond just intellect—her strategic mind now paired with raw Saiyan power.