Dragon Ball Z saga , centered on Majin Buu , more than two decades ago, enthusiasts of the franchise have continued to explore numerous topics of discussion. Among the many questions debated, the question of which of Majin Buu's various manifestations was the most formidable stands out.
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The confusion in this debate stems from some conversations between the characters throughout the narrative. Upon the forced transformation of Super Buu, Majin Buu's original form, known as Kid Buu, causes uncertainty. Vegeta, referring to Goku, mentions: "It's hard to say if he's stronger or weaker now," implying that Kid Buu's power may not have changed significantly. Later, on Planet Kai, Goku ponders: "He's more powerful than ever now." The natural interpretation would be that Kid Buu, being the last form of Majin Buu presented, is the most robust. However, events reveal that Kid Buu did not, in fact, surpass the power of Super Buu after absorbing Gohan.
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Subsequent events clarify the situation. Upon being resurrected, Goku rushes to assist Gohan in the battle against the newly created Buu, who has absorbed the Super Saiyan 3 forms of Gotenks and Piccolo. However, the Elder Kaioshin interrupts Goku, stating that even with his current abilities, Goku no longer poses a significant threat to Buu. At that moment, the only viable strategy for victory would be to fuse with Gohan, thus combining their powers.
Goku agrees to the proposal, unsuccessfully attempting to fuse with Gohan, who is promptly absorbed. Upon encountering a recovered Vegeta, Super Buu, now more powerful, quickly overpowers them. Faced with the imminent threat, Goku and Vegeta decide to overcome their differences and opt for a permanent fusion using the "Potara Earrings," creating Vegito. Assessing Super Buu's true power (with Gohan absorbed) becomes challenging, as he lost the only significant fight he had. However, his survival and the almost successful attempt to absorb Vegito indicate much about his formidability.
Let's now go back in time to the appearance of Kid Buu. With the possible exception of Kibito-shin, the heroes don't have a clear understanding of Kid Buu's power compared to his previous forms. However, the fact that Goku faced Kid Buu head-on for a significant period using only Super Saiyan 3, in the same way he fought Majin Buu's first form, may offer some conclusion. While this doesn't mean that the first form and Kid Buu shared the same power level, Kid Buu's easy victory over Majin Buu and Vegeta makes his fight with Goku even more intriguing.
Two important reasons:
The misconception that Kid Buu is more powerful than Super Buu stems from two fundamental reasons. First, he is considered the ultimate villain, following the typical progression of antagonist forms in the Dragon Ball series (like Frieza and Cell), where each new phase represents an increase in power. While it's logical to assume that Majin Buu's final form is the most powerful, Dragon Ball Z surprises by challenging this expectation, presenting a final battle with Goku without the need for fusion.
The second reason lies in the destruction of planet Earth by Kid Buu, along with other planets. However, it's crucial to remember that Super Buu was about to perform the same feat until Goku and Vegeta fused. During the fight against Vegito, Super Buu could have repeated this act of destruction, but the fusion gave Vegito enough power to resist and counterattack. In short, if Goku and Vegeta hadn't fused, Super Buu would have annihilated Earth at that moment, just like Kid Buu did.
If Goku and Vegeta had chosen to fuse again for the final confrontation, they would undoubtedly have completely dominated Kid Buu. However, unfortunately, the characteristic pride of the Saiyans interfered with this possibility. Thus, the only solution was to enlist the help of all life forms on Earth to eliminate Kid Buu, using the powerful Genki Dama.
In short, the predictability stemming from Kid Buu's pure evil and lack of personality makes him the most easily understood form of the villain. However, the undeniable fact is that Goku and Vegeta resorted to fusion to face Super Buu, especially after his absorption of Gohan. This context unequivocally establishes Kid Buu as the most powerful form of Majin Buu revealed in Dragon Ball Z.
Source: CBR