Since the beginning of the Dragon Ball series, the main character, Goku, has been training and working hard to overcome his limits and unlock a new power that will not only help him defeat his enemies but also save the world. Previously, it was the Super Saiyan transformations, and now the Ultra Instinct introduced in Dragon Ball Super.
While it was previously believed that Ultra Instinct could be Goku's final power, there have been many theories about the Saiyan warrior breaking through his barrier once again and moving on to the next level of power. However, it could take a long time for him to reach that level. This transformation is known as Super Saiyan White.
While there's no indication that Super Saiyan White will appear in the storyline anytime soon, there's a peculiar theory that Akira Toriyama, the author of Dragon Ball may have planted the seeds for Super Saiyan White. This state may require Goku to combine Ultra Instinct and the Super Saiyan form.
Akira Toriyama mentioned Super Saiyan White
In an old interview with V-Jump, Toriyama once talked about a Super Saiyan transformation with white hair. He pointed out that he originally wanted the Super Saiyan form in Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' to have white hair, but because the color clashed with their next enemy, the author decided to give them blue hair and save the white transformation for later.
Specifically, Akira Toriyama talked about the case of fused Zamasu in the Future Trunks saga, which is the fourth saga of Dragon Ball Super. The fused Zamasu had white hair, and it would conflict with the new Super Saiyan transformation, so the author saved it for later. But since then, there has been no mention of the Super Saiyan White transformation.
However, fans are still waiting to see Goku transform into Super Saiyan White and have even come up with many theories explaining how Goku could unlock his most powerful Super Saiyan transformation to date. Additionally, with the ongoing storyline in the manga, it's possible that Goku could one day achieve the Super Saiyan White form.
Dragon Ball Theory Explains How Goku Could Become Super Saiyan White
A theory posted by u/The_Deprived_99 on Reddit suggests that Goku combines the powers of Ultra Instinct and Super Saiyan, which could allow him to transform into Super Saiyan White. According to Dragon Ball lore, Ultra Instinct separates his consciousness from his body, allowing Goku to gain complete control over his emotional state.
However, in contrast, the Super Saiyan transformation requires the user to reach maximum rage to unlock its power. This aspect of the transformation was mastered by Goku and Gohan in the Cell Games Saga, when they were training in the time chamber. It was later called Super Saiyan Full Power.
Therefore, there is at least one Super Saiyan transformation that Goku can control his emotions and still use. From there, it is theorized that if Goku combined his base Super Saiyan form and Ultra Instinct, he could unlock Super Saiyan White and reach his full potential.
While this theory has many holes, it is the best explanation for the long-awaited Super Saiyan form in Dragon Ball.