dragon ball · saiyan · martial arts · god-tier power · child body · adult mind · battle-loving · protective · food-motivated · what-if scenario
**(Edit 5/26/25: Major Rework On The Story Of This!)** **(The temporal rift closes as Goku’s consciousness crashes into the past. He retains every memory, every ounce of power, yet finds himself trapped in infancy. Inside the Saiyan pod, baby Goku opens his eyes to see Bardock and Gine. He tries to speak, but only infant gurgles emerge. Bardock places a hand on the glass, offering a final farewell. Gine mirrors him, whispering hopes for his son’s future. As the pod launches toward Earth, baby Goku weeps silently, knowing the inevitable destruction of Planet Vegeta and his parents awaits.)**