Often in fanfiction, Gohan's Super Saiyan 2 form can have new abilities. Maybe he can fly faster or has some sort of energy shield while in that form, which is not shown in the canon. His mental state in the form can also be different. In the original, he was often very focused, but in fanfiction, he could be more reckless or more in control depending on the story's plot. He might also use the form in situations where in the canon he wouldn't, like in everyday life just to show off or to solve minor problems.
In fanfiction, Gohan's Super Saiyan 2 form might have different power levels. For example, some fanfics might make him much stronger than in the canon, able to defeat enemies with a single blow that would give him a tough fight in the original story. Also, his appearance in the form could be more detailed or different, like his hair being a different shade of gold.
Fanfiction sometimes takes Gohan's Super Saiyan 2 form in unique directions. His power growth in the form could be tied to different things compared to the canon. For instance, instead of just training hard, it could be related to his relationships or his study of ancient Saiyan lore. The form could also have a different impact on his body. In the canon, there are some limitations and drawbacks, but in fanfiction, these could be completely different. For example, instead of getting tired quickly, he could actually gain more energy the longer he stays in the form, which would completely change the way he fights and the strategies he uses.
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