But you can deflect that argument with the Cell imposition.
Don't really think Vegeta was severely suppressed either unless you believe he walked around actively hiding his ki at all times. Going by his attitude and behaviour I would even suggest he was at his regular fighting power even just...
You can't just use plot armour to deflect my point of their increase in strength.
Vegeta would have gained a ton given he worked tirelessly over the seven year gap to bridge the difference between he and Gohan and Goku was shooting for the stars then, too. Vegeta had to be ready and capable...
But that was a base Goku after several years of training in the Other World. And as for barely being a rival he easily absorbed the power of MSSJ Goku - in fact he was able to handle everything up until SSJ2.
In my opinion, given Yakon is stated as not being a competent fighter, I believe he's...
I know what you're thinking and hear me out.
Trunks showed in the late Cell Arc he could push Imperfect Cell away with just his aura in his base form and with seven years of training base Vegeta sits far above him.
I'd argue Trunks used his SSJ form as overkill for Imperfect Cell.
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