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Goku Black

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I look down on existence from a much higher perspective than you do. I witness this world, this universe, and the truth of all things. That yields deeper understanding. Wisdom. The realization that all mortals should be destroyed! The one and only mistake among all divine creations: that is what mortals are. And this mistake is egregious! To shape existence into the beautiful utopia it was always meant to be, the mistake must be corrected! I will purge all mortals from existence... in place of the gods WHO REFUSE TO ADMIT FAILURE!!

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Goku Black, also known as Zamasu, though usually referred to as Black as shorthand, is an alternate incarnation of Zamasu and a former North Kai and Supreme Kai Apprentice serving his former master Gowasu from the unaltered main timeline's Universe 10. Black visited Universe 6, went to the Super Dragon Balls from his timeline, summoned Super Shenron from said timeline, wished to switch bodies with Goku from his timeline, and Super Shenron granted Goku Black's wish. Goku Black seeks to destroy all mortals alongside Future Zamasu, an alternate timeline counterpart of him. When he arrived to Future Trunks' timeline, he initially referred to himself as Goku. However, due to the notable style and color difference between Black and Goku's clothes, he was given the name "Goku Black" by Future Bulma. Thus, he took the name even when he revealed his own identity. As Zamasu, was a calm and patient individual, willing to listen to his teacher's words. However, he long harbored an utter hatred for mortals, perceiving them as a blasphemy and the gods' greatest mistake. He came to hate the gods for not doing anything about their "mistake". After giving in to his desires, Zamasu mercilessly killed his former master. Zamasu feels perfectly vindicated, truly seeing no evil in his actions. He scoured several timelines for proof that mortals are a corruption of existence that prevents it from becoming a true paradise. He uses mortals as the scapegoat for his misdeeds. He believes that humanity has only continued to exist for all this time because the gods are too prideful to acknowledge their failure in creating mortals. He wants to destroy mortals by himself, as he believes that it was his own responsibility as if he were the Supreme God. Goku Black retains his past self's politeness. On the whole, however, he became much more emotional upon his wish to switch bodies with Goku being granted. After becoming Goku Black, he gained many opposite characteristics to his host body's personality. Like his future counterpart, he is extremely sadistic, callous, bloodthirsty, and hypocritical. Despite believing that killing the vast majority of the Earthlings to be "justice", he displays considerable blood lust. Goku Black shows brutality and ruthless savagery, such as when he coldly tortures his foes/targets, hoping to extend their suffering as much as possible. Somewhat of a masochist, Black revels in others inflicting pain on himself, both from his newfound passion for battle and personal drive to grow stronger from every attack that strikes his new body. This trait seems to have been drawn somewhat from Goku. Somewhat unhinged, he occasionally bursts into deranged laughter. He undergoes sudden shifts in mood. His aforementioned sadism also extends to torturing his opponents psychologically. While willing to kill regardless, he prefers and desires to fight strong opponents, even holding back his full power in order to further enjoy a fight. Despite his intense vitriol towards mortals, he will readily acknowledge when his opponents increase their power or train diligently and will even offer them backhanded esteem or learn from their tactics. This extends further in regard to Goku, as he legitimately respects his fighting prowess beyond just as a way for Black to grow stronger. Black shares Goku's determination, never letting up on a goal once he sets his mind on it. He also shares Goku's sense of general independence, wishing to grow stronger through his own personal effort rather than taking shortcuts, despite his entire existence as Goku Black being a shortcut to power. Unlike Future Zamasu, who views immortality as an ideal trait worthy of a god, Black has no interest in such a power. He is very vain. Before switching bodies with Goku, Zamasu was already a fighting prodigy and easily the strongest Kai to ever live. After stealing Goku's body and gaining the Saiyan's might and abilities while in unison retaining his Supreme Kai powers, his skills and power greatly increased, repeatedly proving to be a highly dangerous opponent.

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