Is South Kaioshin > Pure Boo likely?

[Tapion]

Kaioshin: “…First, two [Kaioshins] were killed…the North Kaioshin and the West Kaioshin….And then the South Kaioshin, the burliest and strongest one, was…somehow absorbed by Boo…..”

Kibitoshin makes it a point to call South Kaioshin the strongest of the Kaioshins when he recites his battle against Pure Boo. He also uses the terminology "somehow", which implies he believed and still believes that taking down South Kaioshin was an incredulous feat.

Pure Boo never tried to absorb either Goku, Vegeta, or Good Boo when he took on either of them, which suggests that it isn't a thing he does in a fight he can win. Yet, he tried to absorb South Kaioshin, which implies he was losing a fight against him and knew he'd be done in despite his lack of reason.

 

[GreatSaiyaman123]

I think so given how much SK powered up up, but it's all pretty vague. Keep in mind that whilst Boo didn't try to absorb Goku, he did try the Candy Beam on him and the "somehow" could be in reference to Boo's absorbtion technique, as it's something Kaioshin's not familiar with.

 

[withheldforprivacy]

By that logic Dai Kai>Buffed Buu.

 

[Pyro]

By that point Boo likely wanted to absorb more opponents thinking he'd get even stronger.

 

[Let's Go Fearless!]

Maybe South Kaioshin has some techniques that are too much for Boo to handle therefore Boo absorbed him? It doesn't have to be strength IMO.

 

[Keedounan]

Kaioshin: “…First, two [Kaioshins] were killed…the North Kaioshin and the West Kaioshin….And then the South Kaioshin, the burliest and strongest one, was…somehow absorbed by Boo…..”

Kibitoshin makes it a point to call South Kaioshin the strongest of the Kaioshins when he recites his battle against Pure Boo. He also uses the terminology "somehow", which implies he believed and still believes that taking down South Kaioshin was an incredulous feat.

Of course Kaioshin would consider the mere fact that a monster coming out of nowhere could defeat the strongest Kai an incredulous feat. That doesn't imply the latter was stronger than Boo.

Pure Boo never tried to absorb either Goku, Vegeta, or Good Boo when he took on either of them, which suggests that it isn't a thing he does in a fight he can win. Yet, he tried to absorb South Kaioshin, which implies he was losing a fight against him and knew he'd be done in despite his lack of reason.

I don't think so, because if that were the case, you'd have to believe that Dai Kai was stronger than Buff Boo, who has the power of Pure Boo and South Kai combined.

Pure Boo isn't an intelligent creature like Super Boo was. He was more akin to an unpredictable beast who sought chaos wherever he goes, no matter how he achieved it. His actions don't have to be reasonable.

 

[Captain Cadaver]

Maybe South Kaioshin has some techniques that are too much for Boo to handle therefore Boo absorbed him? It doesn't have to be strength IMO.

Considering he was described as the strongest/burliest amongst the Kaioshin, I severely doubt he was much of a technical fighter.

I'd agree with Tapion's assessment. The only thing pointing to the contrary of South Kaioshin being a powerhouse is the Z-Sword, and the evidence of him trying to remove it is lacking when Kibito only said "many" Kaioshin had tried, not "all". With unsurpassed strength in his era (bar superior material such as Beerus), he may have seen no reason to try removing the sword.

 

[Tapion]

Of course Kaioshin would consider the mere fact that a monster coming out of nowhere could defeat the strongest Kai an incredulous feat. That doesn't imply the latter was stronger than Boo.

The strongest Kaioshin being "somehow" defeated implies Pure Boo was not expected to be able to beat South Kaioshin.

I don't think so, because if that were the case, you'd have to believe that Dai Kai was stronger than Buff Boo, who has the power of Pure Boo and South Kai combined.

South-Kaioshin absorbed Boo has the same personality as Pure Boo, so it's likely Boo believed he'd get stronger by absorbing Dai Kaioshin, despite him being no match.

Plus, if you go by the anime (which I don't, but it is noteworthy for those who go by Dragon Ball Kai being supplementing canon), it appears that Dai Kaioshin used some sort of hax sharp attack that blew Boo to bits, so that'd be a reason why he was a threat to Boo as a well. South Kaioshin, however, only showed normal ki blasts during their fight.

 

[Keedounan]

The strongest Kaioshin being "somehow" defeated implies Pure Boo was not expected to be able to beat South Kaioshin.

Which, again, is something I'd expect Shin to believe, given South Kai was a person he respected for his bravery and strength. That's why the Z-Fighters rarely expect Goku to be defeated.

South-Kaioshin absorbed Boo has the same personality as Pure Boo, so it's likely Boo believed he'd get stronger by absorbing Dai Kaioshin, despite him being no match.

If that were the case, why couldn't we apply this reasoning for South Kaioshin ?

Plus, if you go by the anime (which I don't, but it is noteworthy for those who go by Dragon Ball Kai being supplementing canon), it appears that Dai Kaioshin used some sort of hax sharp attack that blew Boo to bits, so that'd be a reason why he was a threat to Boo as a well.

Considering Boo could easily regenerate from that attack, he was hardly a threat at all. If Boo were to absorb everyone who was able to blow him to bits, there would be hardly any Z-Fighter left to fight him. Even Goku was able to do so in their fight, yet he never had the idea to absorb him.

 

[Captain Cadaver]

If that were the case, why couldn't we apply this reasoning for South Kaioshin ?

Well, South Kaioshin was his first time trying and he may not have known what would happen. After he'd tested it against SK, he'd have more of a reason to be quite liberal in his use of absorption.

Considering Boo could easily regenerate from that attack, he was hardly a threat at all. If Boo were to absorb everyone who was able to blow him to bits, there would be hardly any Z-Fighter left to fight him. Even Goku was able to do so in their fight, yet he never had the idea to absorb him.

It would be a threat if Dai Kaioshin used the opportunity to completely obliterate him with a large Ki blast whilst he was regenerating though. Also, after seeing what happened with Dai Kaioshin, I doubt Boo would be so willing to constantly absorb those weaker than him regardless of what they did, Piccolo being the exception due to being absorbed along with Gotenks.

 

[Keedounan]

Well, South Kaioshin was his first time trying and he may not have known what would happen. After he'd tested it against SK, he'd have more of a reason to be quite liberal in his use of absorption.

That seems very much like Pure Boo. Toriyama did say that he had no idea how powerful he was. For all we know, he probably didn't even realize he had that kind of ability.

It would be a threat if Dai Kaioshin used the opportunity to completely obliterate him with a large Ki blast whilst he was regenerating though. Also, after seeing what happened with Dai Kaioshin, I doubt Boo would be so willing to constantly absorb those weaker than him regardless of what they did, Piccolo being the exception due to being absorbed along with Gotenks.

Fair enough.

 

[Captain Cadaver]

That seems very much like Pure Boo. Toriyama did say that he had no idea how powerful he was. For all we know, he probably didn't even realize he had that kind of ability.

Whilst that may be so, I wouldn't consider the stance of Pure Boo's unpredictability means he'd lack any critical thought. He still had enough basic understanding of emotional responses to know what a taunt was against Goku, so the thought of all his actions being without some level of internal logic doesn't seem too likely. There has to be some reason he chose to absorb the strongest Kaioshin after having not offered the same fate to the first two, regardless of whether it was in the spur of the moment or not.