Dragon Ball Super Chapter 18

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Goku Black's True Identity
V-Jump Tankōbon Full Color
ゴクウブラックの正体 Gokū Burakku no Shōtai
Premiered	V-Jump, January 2017
Sale Date	21 November 2016
Chapter Data
Pages	01-39 (Black and White)
Episodes	Dragon Ball Super Episode 55 Dragon Ball Super Episode 56 Dragon Ball Super Episode 57 Dragon Ball Super Episode 58 Dragon Ball Super Episode 60
Viz Publication
Title	Goku Black's True Identity
Release	18 February 2017
Translation	Toshikazu Aizawa

"Goku Black's True Identity" is the eighteenth chapter of the Dragon Ball Super manga series written and illustrated by Toyotarō, with supervision and guidance from original Dragon Ball author Akira Toriyama. It was first published in Japan in the January 2017 issue of Shueisha's V-Jump, with a sale date of 21 November 2016.

Summary

Goku arrives at the Omni-King's Palace with Whis and Shin and is greeted by the Great Priest. Whis apologizes for Goku's garb, the but Great Priest acknowledges it probably does not get much more formal than this with Goku. As they head in to meet the Omni-King, Goku mentions to Whis that the Great Priest seems pretty strong; Whis confirms this, telling Goku not to ask for anything like a fight, though. Goku wonders if they should pipe up about Goku Black since he would not be a match, but Whis explains that they as angels are to remain neutral and never fight. Besides, were the Omni-King to get word of this, the entire universe might get wiped out…

The Omni-King greets them all and says he wants a friend! Goku will do just fine! They can be friends and play. Goku wonders if this is all the Omni-King called him out here for; Kaiōshin tries to chime in saying this is fine, but the Omni-King tells him to hush. The Omni-King wants to know what to call Goku (just "Goku" is fine), and wants a pet-name of his own; Goku decides on "Omni-chan" (which causes Shin to pass out) and asks if he wanted to discuss the multi-universal tournament the Omni-King mentioned at the end of their match with Champa's team. They will talk about that later, but for now, they should play. Goku explains that he is busy and has other things to deal with right now. Though his attendants berate Goku, the Omni-King hushes them as well. Goku promises to return when his business has been taken care of, and he will bring someone who will be an even better friend for the Omni-King! Goku is presented with a button that he can press to summon the Omni-King at any time. As Goku scoops up Shin and departs with Whis, the Great Priest ponders what an interesting friend he shall be for the Omni-King.

Gowasu takes a break to call for Zamasu to make some tea, but Zamasu is nowhere to be found. Gowasu wonders where he has gone off to…

On Zuno's planet, Zamasu receives instructions on how to use the Super Dragon Balls. Zuno tells Zamasu no more questions, but Zamasu reminds Zuno of his prowess as a Kaiō and demands Zuno tell him the specific location of each Dragon Ball.

An irritated Beerus awaits the group's return. Whis thanks Beerus for meeting them, while Goku exclaims how nice "Omni-chan" is. Beerus cannot believe this nickname, but Whis is more concerned with who this "friend" might be that Goku has in mind. It turns out that Goku does not have anyone in particular in mind, and felt it was the only way that the Omni-King was going to let them leave. Goku wonders if Beerus should go since he has so much free time! The group turn their attention to the more pressing matters at hand; Shin pipes in wondering who this "Goku Black" character is that everyone keeps mentioning. As Bulma arrives, Goku explains the entire situation. Beerus is looking for the culprit; Kibito was suggested earlier for having such a stern face. The frightened attendant goes on to explain that a sage named "Zuno" has contacted the Kaiōshin Realm and that Zamasu from Universe 10 had visited to ask about the Super Dragon Balls! Beerus wonders who this is; Shin notes that he is actually a Kaiō from Universe 10 in training to become a Kaiōshin there. Zamasu must have seen the Universe 6 vs. 7 fight on GodTube. Kibito explains further, noting that Zamasu even asked if it would be possible to use the Super Dragon Balls to switch the bodies of a god and human!

It is clear now that Zamasu has somehow switched bodies with Goku, and this is the "Goku Black" that is terrorizing the future. This is confusing though: Trunks notes that the Goku in his timeline died a long time ago. How could this possibly be? Beerus explains that the Kaiōshin can use "Time Rings" to travel to parallel worlds. If Zamasu is still only a Kaiō, though, how is this possible? Upon further questioning, Trunks reveals that "Goku Black" does indeed wear one Potara earring, but is unsure of its specific color. Through a brief vision of Black taunting him, Trunks is able to confirm the color. Whis figures that the Kaiōshin in Universe 10 must now be in grave danger; Bulma pieces it all together, assuming that Zamasu must kill that Kaiōshin, take his earring and rank, and then used a Time Ring to travel to Trunks' world. Goku wonders why he would bother going to that future, but Whis assumes it must be because all the strong warriors like Goku are alive here, so that world would be easier to take over. Beerus blames Goku for dying in that timeline, but Whis is concerned that Zamasu may hide out here and attempt to kill them all, as well.

Beerus demands that they depart for Universe 10 and destroy Zamasu, but Kaiōshin wonders if this will just create yet another timeline and further complicate things. Goku wants to tag along, but Whis tells him it is too risky with Zamasu wanting to steal his body, and Beerus thinks this is a job for the gods. Shin offers to take them there, but Beerus has another job in mind for him. Beerus and Whis depart, leaving the group behind. Vegeta is upset that someone would go after Kakarrot instead of himself; anyway, Monaka was the one who truly won in the end, regardless. Goku suggests that Zamasu did not want a body with giant nipples. Pilaf informs everyone that they have collected enough energy for the time machine. Goku and Vegeta are ready to take off to defeat this guy! There is no sense in waiting around for Beerus and Whis; they will have to defeat this guy on their own sooner or later.

Beerus and Whis arrive to greet Gowasu in the Kaiōshin Realm of Universe 10. After exchanging pleasantries, Beerus and Whis explain their intention to meet with Gowasu's disciple. Zamasu appears to have stepped out, however; this is the first time he has ever left without Gowasu's permission. Beerus intends to wait until Zamasu returns.

Vegeta and Goku confirm they have senzu with them and depart for the future with Trunks. Upon arriving, Goku and Vegeta are a bit shocked to see just how terrible the future looks. Black (seen at Zamasu's cabin and the group sense each other and prepare for battle. Trunks notices the cat and screams for a senzu: Mai is still alive! Trunks chews the senzu and places it directly into Mai's mouth. Goku is taken aback by the mouth-to-mouth action! Vegeta wonders if Goku has ever kissed before, to which Goku exclaims of course he has not. Vegeta presses the issue noting his marriage, but Goku wonders what that has to do with anything. Mai wakes up in shock to see Trunks, asking if he made it back to the past. Trunks has brought Goku and Vegeta to defeat Black! Recognizing Mai as the future version of the girl hanging around his house, Vegeta tells her and Trunks to stay back and let them handle Black. They may have to rely on Trunks in a pinch, but if he has to, he should escape back to the past in the time machine. Mai wonders if they can pull it off. Noting their strength, Trunks believes they may be only ones who can protect the world.

Black can sense that the two strong powers have moved, and wonders who they could be. Goku scouts out a desolate location, hoping to avoid further destruction. Black arrives, somewhat confused. Vegeta pipes up, demanding to go first, ready for the thrill of beating up someone who looks like Kakarrot!

"Surpassing time, the two Gokus finally meet. The fight for the future starts now!!"

Continuity

The events of the manga and the anime diverge significantly. Below are the main differences, along with the episodes where the events of this chapter occur or contrast.

• Goku arrives at the Omni-King's Palace in episode 55 of the anime and the events that occur there are more or less the same. Goku and co. make their first trip to Future Trunks's timeline at the end of the episode. Goku is attacked by the Goku Black resistance fighters, who mistake him for Black.
• At the end of Dragon Ball Super Episode 57, Zamasu arrives at Zuno's Planet, attacks one of Zuno's attendants, and demands that Zuno himself tell him everything he knows about the Super Dragon Balls. At the beginning of episode 58, Zuno gives Zamasu the same speech that he gave to Bulma in episode 31 (chapter 7). Zamasu interrupts him with a threat, reminding Zuno of the physical power of the Kaiō, and demands to know how to use the Dragon Balls. Zuno explains, and when Zamasu asks for the current location of the Dragon Balls, Zuno tells him no more questions. Zamasu threatens him again, and also asks for information about Son Goku.
• Kibito was never a suspect for Goku Black in the anime, because Black's ki in episode 50 reminded Beerus and Whis of Zamasu, making him the main suspect. (In the manga, Black does not follow Trunks to his own past, so the Kibito theory is floated until Zuno informs them through Kibito himself about Zamasu's visit and his intention to switch bodies with a mortal.)
• In episode 58 of the anime, Goku and co. are already recovering from their first trip to Future Trunks's timeline when Beerus and Whis arrive with Shin, who informs them of Zuno's message. This "extra" trip back to the main timeline of the story does not happen in the manga. Trunks returned with them because Goku had forgotten the senzu. During this time, Shin arrives at Capsule Corporation with Whis and Beerus to tell them about the message from Zuno. The message did not include anything about Zamasu wanting to swap bodies with a mortal, though, so Whis offers a theory on what Zamasu might have wished for, speculating that he wished for a copy of Goku (which turned out to be wrong). They realize that Gowasu's life is in danger, and decide to intervene.
• During this meeting at Capsule Corp., Gowasu notices that Zamasu is missing. Beerus and Whis arrive later, along with Shin and Goku.
• Zamasu's cabin is not seen in the anime until episode 59, after Goku and co. have made their first ("extra") escape from the "future" timeline. Black and Zamasu are seen there together, discussing Black's choice to forego immortality, among other things.
• In the anime, Future Mai had already been nursed back to health by her resistance fighters when Trunks discovered that she was still alive in episode 56. She did not need a senzu then.
• Mai does need a senzu in episode 60 when Trunks and the others return from the "extra" trip to the past that did not occur in the manga. This is where Goku's ignorance of kissing is addressed in the anime.
• Goku had already met Black (in episode 50) by the time he first traveled to Trunks's timeline in the anime.

Notes

Randosel Tower as seen in Dragon Ball Z Movie 13.

• Goku's nickname for the Omni-King in Japanese is "Zen-chan" (which is kept in Viz's English translation); this stems from the character's title of "Zen'ō" (全王), or the "King of All".
• Gowasu notes that he has "not been called that name in a long time." This is likely a reference to the fact that all of the Kaiōshin previously shown in the series were only ever referred to simply as "Kaiōshin" with their cardinal directions; Gowasu and Zamasu are the first gods of the Kaiō and Kaiōshin rank to be explicitly given proper names in the series, though Shin uses his given name as an alias when he is first introduced.
• Trunks' line about how Goku and Vegeta make it feel like they are the only ones who can protect the world is likely a callback to the way that Bulma describes Trunks and Gohan in "TRUNKS THE STORY" and the animated television special adaptation.
• The desolate location Goku scouts at the end of the chapter may be a reference to the park in Dragon Ball Z Movie 13.

Cast

In order of appearance:

• Whis
• Shin
• Son Goku
• Great Priest
• Omni-King
• Omni-King's attendants
• Gowasu
• Zuno's attendants
• Zuno
• Zamasu
• Beerus
• Bulma
• Future Trunks
• Elder Kaiōshin
• Kibito
• Vegeta
• Pilaf
• Trunks
• Mai
• Shuu
• Goku Black
• Future Mai

Setting

• Omni-King's Palace
• Universe 10 Kaiōshin Realm
• Zuno's Planet
• space above Earth
• Capsule Corporation
• Future Trunks's timeline
  • Zamasu's cabin

Availability

This chapter has been released in numerous countries and languages around the world in both print and digital formats.

Japan

• V-Jump, January 2017 (21 November 2016)
• Dragon Ball Volume 3: 0 Mortals Plan (Tankōbon; 02 June 2017)
  • Digital Monochrome Edition Volume 3 (04 July 2017)
  • Digital Full Color Edition Volume 3 (03 April 2020)

North America (English)

• Viz Digital Monochrome Simulpub: Chapter 18 (10 February 2017)
• Dragon Ball Super Volume 3: Zero Mortal Project! (03 July 2018)
  • Digital Monochrome Edition Volume 3 (03 July 2018)

External Links

• Kanzenshuu Manga Guide - Dragon Ball Super Chapter 18