A plot could revolve around a time - traveling character who goes back to the time of the Tenkaichi tournaments in Dragon Ball Z. This character could accidentally change some events, leading to a whole new set of battles and power - up scenarios. Maybe Goku doesn't get the senzu beans he needs at a crucial moment, forcing the other fighters to step up more.
Vegeta is also highly popular. His pride and his journey from villain to anti - hero are rich areas for fanfiction. Writers can delve into his internal struggles, like his constant need to prove himself stronger than Goku while also dealing with his new - found family on Earth.
Once upon a time in the Dragon Ball Z universe, a grand tournament was announced. Goku, excited as always, was the first to sign up. Vegeta, not wanting to be outdone, followed suit. The day of the tournament arrived. Fighters from all over the galaxy gathered. The first fight was between Goku and a mysterious new fighter. Goku quickly transformed into Super Saiyan. He threw a flurry of punches and kicks, but the new fighter was surprisingly agile. In the end, Goku won with his signature Kamehameha wave.
An interesting plot could be that the tournament is secretly organized by an evil force. They have placed a curse on the fighters so that if they lose, they lose their powers forever. Goku and his friends don't realize this at first. As the tournament progresses, they start to notice something is wrong. They have to not only win their battles but also figure out how to break the curse before it's too late.
One idea could be a tournament where all the past villains are resurrected to compete. This would bring back fan - favorite bad guys like Frieza and Cell. They could have new powers or forms, making the battles even more intense.
Gohan could be really interesting. He has so much untapped potential. In a tournament, he could finally fully embrace his Saiyan heritage and show off new forms or techniques that we haven't seen before. He also has the added drama of trying to balance his academic life with his fighting responsibilities.
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.
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.