Another possible ending is that Gohan sacrifices himself to defeat Cell. He could use a self - destructive move that not only takes out Cell but also costs Gohan his life. This would be a very dramatic and tragic ending, but it would also show Gohan's selfless heroism.
There are no such inappropriate 'Straight Shota' stories in the official Dragon Ball Z canon. Dragon Ball Z mainly focuses on epic battles, power-ups, and the adventures of Goku and his friends to protect the Earth from various villains.
One alternative is to focus on character backstories. You could write about the early days of Piccolo, how he came to be the way he is. Another option is to do crossovers with other non - sexual universes. Maybe a story where the Dragon Ball Z characters meet characters from a magical anime world and they have to work together to solve a problem. Also, you can write about the relationships between the characters in a platonic way, like the deepening of the friendship between Gohan and Krillin.
A Kryptonian in the Dragon Ball Z universe could potentially be a very powerful addition. Their natural abilities like super strength, flight, and heat vision could make them a force to be reckoned with. However, they would also face challenges as the Dragon Ball Z world has its own power scale with ki-based powers. They might have to adapt to the different fighting styles and power sources. Maybe they could learn to use ki in addition to their Kryptonian powers, or they could find a way to combine the two in unique ways.
Dragon Ball Z is both anime and manga. The anime was adapted from the manga and they share the same story and characters, but presented in different mediums.
In a Dragon Ball Z vs Mortal Kombat crossover fanfiction, Goku would likely be a strong contender. His ability to quickly power up and use techniques like the Kamehameha could give him an edge. However, Mortal Kombat characters have their own unique skills and brutal fighting styles. For example, Scorpion with his hellish powers and kunai attacks could pose a serious threat. It really depends on the rules of the battle in the fanfiction.