What is Karin talking about?

[SSJ2]

After Goku takes the holy water, Karin says he surpassed Roshi. What Roshi is he referring to? Goku was already > post Muscle Tower as stated by Krillin, and Prime Roshi is still >> post holy water Goku.

 

[Animelover5487]

I have always thought he was referring to Steroid Roshi.

 

[Let's Go Fearless!]

After Goku takes the holy water, Karin says he surpassed Roshi. What Roshi is he referring to? Goku was already > post Muscle Tower as stated by Krillin, and Prime Roshi is still >> post holy water Goku.

If I remember correctly, Karin doesn't know any of those guys and the only strongest human he met was Roshi so it makes sense for Karin to make a comparison.

 

[withheldforprivacy]

At Baba Saga, Roshi states that Goku will surpass him if he becomes even a little stronger. Making the logical
assumption he's just referring to the pure strength of his useless form, i have...

Steroids Roshi~Baba Saga Goku>>>>>21st TB Goku~Normal Roshi

 

[p123]

Wrong.

 

[ahill1]

I also go with him making reference to buff Roshi, although that probably wasn't Toriyama's intent.

 

[withheldforprivacy]

I also go with him making reference to buff Roshi, although that probably wasn't Toriyama's intent.

Wait, Toriyama has intents? Wow, that's a first.

 

[ahill1]

I also go with him making reference to buff Roshi, although that probably wasn't Toriyama's intent.

Wait, Toriyama has intents? Wow, that's a first.

Give some credit to the man. He was a beast back in the days