What if Future Gohan Survived Instead of Trunks?

What if Future Gohan Survived And Went to the Past?
In a reality where Future Gohan survived the battle against the androids, the young saiyan feels immense guilt. Trunks should have survived instead of him, he should be the one going to the past! But as the only hope for Earth, he travels to the past and confronts Mecha Frieza... but will his different approach to defeating the androids work?
Don't ya miss this new adventure!
Written by ‪@TheGeekForFun‬
Edited by ‪@raghmane‬
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[@SmugStick]

Thanks for watching guys! Lmk what you thought of this one! Ragh and I added more sound effects than usual to make it more immersive, I know most of you listen rather than watch lol. LMK if it worked! A huge thank you to GeeksForFun for the script of this video! BE sure to check out his videos!

[@gorlock-the-destroyer]

what if ginyu took friezas body?

[@Yamchasbestfr]

THAT CLIFHANGER :((

[@Daan-Dovah]

​@@chaoscateriano7170or possibly, cell max and gohan duo against the original, a new z fighter

[@neatonito1483]

Honestly appreciate the sound effects as someone who listens a lot!!

[@michealwilson5788]

will you smugstick make about dbs raditz ssj4 vs dbs broly today now yes are no

[@voidx6782]

If Future Gohan didn't die that day, he would be definitely stronger than Trunks when he fought Freezer. He would defeat both Freezer and Cold (at the same time) in the blink of an eye even without an arm.

[@Curlylemur]

I was thinking the same thing. Gohan should have been way stronger and faster. Even with one arm.

[@benspagnuolo7653]

Thought the same exact thing

[@Stoneybear1]

He addressed this, the gohans potential had diminished

[@FaDeDJ0keRtm]

im looking through that part and it's like Trunks got Super Saiyan, but he wasn't stronger than Gohan though. Like Gohan by himself is just as strong as Future 17 and 18 in a one on one fight who both by themselves would've been able to one shot Frieza and Cold. Trunks borderline one shot them himself.

[@titantrainer592]

@@FaDeDJ0keRtm17 at half power by himself took Gohan’s arm

[@-burstverse-1010]

I don't know why, but I felt the HARSNESS when she labeled, "Don't Screw Up"

[@xXCDKLLRXx]

So I’m guessing if he do screw up don’t come back

[@MonkeBrain07]

That opening with Gohan frantically calling Trunks' name is just haunting...

[@thatonedude..111]

Yes bro, this whole opening is haunting

[@HeyaItsmK5103]

The Earthbound dialogue only made it worse

[@rcovers8542]

{INSERT DOCTOR WHO MUSIC HERE}

[@Luffy_D_Goofy]

I know! 😭

[@rnsdio]

Fr…

[@genericwhitemale9566]

F.Gohan should've been stronger than F.Trunks was when he fought Frieza. Gohan states to Bulma in the Trunks special that he's about as strong as Goku when he died meaning he should be at least on par with Post Yardrat Goku who was capable of blocking Trunks' attack with a finger.

[@LemonsCure]

Exactly. And Cold wouldn't have done anything, as he didn't with Trunks in cannon. And Z-fighter would've stayed where they were, observing. And Cold would've been wise enough to take the chance and leave, especially after seeing Freeza destroyed.

[@MdudeDoes]

Facts!

[@hoshiryu]

Trunks 3 years after Gohan's Death was also stating that he is as Powerful as Gohan was Meanwhile Post Yardrat Goku is superior to him, so Gohan didn't really know Goku's Full Power Heck per statements for the TV-Special, Gohan in his Final Battle was stronger then both Andtoids together, so if Goku had survive dthe Heart Virus and 17 and 18 were as they were, then Goku would definitly beat them

[@hoshiryu]

​@@LemonsCureor maybe Cold would go serious and kill Trunks? I mean, bro is the Father of Frieza and was already stated by the Fighters to be stronger then Frieza and he was only in his 2nd Form Imagine Final Form Cold, I'd say he'd definitly have killed Trunks

[@LemonsCure]

@@hoshiryu but if Gohan was stronger than both Androids together, then why did he lose to them and die? About Cold, well, presumably based on Frieza's transformation, he was on his 2nd form, and Trunks easily killed him. Had he transformed to his final form? Who knows. I'd still put my chips on Trunks even then, unless Cold trained, but he didn't, and had his 2nd form (tallest, most intimidating looking one) as a showcase of his rulership (being a King).

[@UnwantedGhost1]

Oddly enough, we kinda got this in the recent Super Dragonball Heroes season. That version of Future Gohan joined the dark side, but then returned.

[@UnwantedGhost1]

For context: Alternate version of Future Gohan who appeared in the ongoing anime short survived, but still with one arm as both Bulma & Trunks perish in his place by the cyborgs. Since then, he hid from society in immense guilt. It's not answered whether the evil twins in his timeline were defeated. But he was chosen by the first Supreme Kai of Time Aieos to help her erase nearly every timelines until one is spared. He was powered up by a mysterious red aura as he reveals his identity to an alternate Future Trunks. Fighting until the ladder won & told him that hope is never lost for him. Gohan eventually snapped out of his pessimism & rejoined the heroes. Even going to Goku and Bardock to win the beam clash against Demigra as he finally unlocks Super Saiyan 2.

[@hoshiryu]

​@@UnwantedGhost1that Red Aura is basically the Dark Dragonballs having Unleashed his Potential

[@TheGeekForFun]

I hope everyone enjoyed this one! This story is meant to be a turning point in how we write videos. We want to make you feel for these characters deeper than ever before. The strengths of the what if format are being put to the test, so give it a watch and let us know how to keep reaching higher. Thanks again to all the hard working people who take my silly words and give them life.

[@TonyRonin]

Always loved your work, can't wait to see this stile of video for the future.

[@silasstryder]

I really like the direction you're taking the story telling. Soo many what if channels take the quick and easy route with a simple retelling of events as they'd transpire if xyz happened. However, MasakoX made me fall in love with these kinds of videos because he told a real story and didn't skimp on the details. Heck his What if Raditz Turned Good series and spinoffs are a huge amount of content in themselves. So it's great to see other channels really showing their writing skills. Advice you might like: Rewatching an episode or two around the same timeline as the what if can be a helpful refresher on how the characters behaved at the time. Remember that Goku is forgiving to a fault and lets his guard down a lot, and that Toriyama made an action comedy not just action. The serious moments are the best, but being able to unwind with some classic Toriyama humor in peace time moments really helps remind us why these characters fight and train so hard to protect their world. Be BRAVE, write character to character dialogue that fits their spirit, but is in a non-canonical context so you have to let your artistic liberties and creativity shine. For instance, the next part of this what if could have a heart to heart between Gohans so they can reach an understanding rather than just gradually change their interactions to imply not future Gohan is fine now instead of a shown conclusion to that character development

[@d4c925]

who are you not as an insult who are u lol

[@LilLion652]

@@silasstryder who let him cook?🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@phoenixthehedgehogelitetas1667]

You guys do a great job of marrying in-depth character analysis and fantastic storytelling, loaded with juicy and engaging content. If this is the direction things are headed in, I'd say the future is looking bright! Can't say the same for Gohan's future though..

[@sedrosken831]

When Gohan died it was my interpretation that he was roughly as strong as Goku was at the start of the Android fight -- around 200 million give or take -- strong enough to handle one of the weaker Androids of his time, but not for both. After the intensive, self-flagellating training he undertook as penance for Trunks's death I would have imagined he'd be able to immediately body Frieza and King Cold. All in all, I at least expected him to be on par with Trunks when he would have arrived, if not a bit stronger. That said, holy crap, this scenario is awesome.

[@walter6164]

Part of training (both irl and in db) is about resting. My interpretation is that he just trained without rest basically torturing himself. So he had basically no gains and exhausted fighting to powers relative to namek ssj goku

[@demomanchaos]

In the Manga 17 says he had only ever fought with half his power, then Gohan dies off-screen so the future Cyborgs probably aren't actually weaker just Trunks thought they were because he never saw them even giving half-effort compared to them fighting in the past.

[@Luke973T]

​@@demomanchaosthat's exactly how it happened.

[@gliizee]

@@demomanchaos No they are weaker, stronger Z Fighters = stronger Androids, its a constant.

[@demomanchaos]

@@gliizee Again, 17 never even used half his power fighting Gohan and Trunk never saw either cyborg putting in effort. He has absolutely no idea what their actual power was like so how would he know?

[@daltondakin5967]

Kid Gohan:"Your a dumb jerk!". Me: "Bro called himself a dumb jerk."

[@AJGundam]

Bulma would never berate Gohan for Trunks death. She understood the life Saiyans lived and would've understood

[@raghmane]

Grief can cloud her judgement.

[@eathanmcneely2658]

It’s her son man. Losing a child can break someone.

[@Chaotic_X]

"Your power stems from Biology Son Goku. And I Am It's Master!" That's actually a cold line

[@neatonito1483]

These are probably the best visuals, sound mixing, and overall effects that you've had on this channel. This must have taken a loong time but the time spent here was clearly worth it!! Honestly probably my favourite vid to have come from this channel

[@TimeTellsNoLies90]

8:18: Freeza's 15 year old cashier voice impersonation is spot on.

[@HingYok]

Future Gohan meeting up with his family and friends is really touching! He's finally no longer fighting alone, and he finally gets the chance to improve. Everyone's warm welcome and Chi-chi's grief over his lost arm... I just can't imagine how touched he'd feel at that moment. I kind of wish this was how the story would go except Future Bulma's grudge.

[@LovelessPrince]

This should be a “what if” level in the games. What if both Cells fused?

[@mriduagrawal3124]

This is so much better than the other interpretations of this what if topic,I have seen till now.The sheer amount of goosebumps I had while watching this,how I was able to visualise in my mind the actual scenes from your narration of this what-if,as if I were actually watching it in anime form.Nice work.

[@Nilesthagod]

Gohan should be more than enough to handle both of them with on arm like he had done way better fighting the androids when he had lost his arm dope video tho 👍🏽

[@jiero3253]

Actually nah, trunks fought the androids before going back one last time, held them off and managed to not die to Amy of their attacks like Gohan did

[@Rieky22]

He needs an extra arm

[@Nilesthagod]

​@@jiero3253trunks got slept by the androids and they only showed mercy because they didn't want there fun to away Gohan did way better because of experience of fighting them for 13 years in my opinion he did better than trunks did

[@Nilesthagod]

​@@Rieky22true if he had that extra arm he might be able to take 18 out maybe

[@voidx6782]

Gohan would have defeated both very quickly, they are not as strong as the androids and probably would be as strong as present Goku.

[@RedShadowAMV]

This one was phenomenal. I think either you or chimp are the best what if tubers on the site, and especially when you join forces. Great job smugstick! Lots of twists and turns I wasn't expecting that made for a really captivating video. I think using the mecha frieza fight to highlight the differences between trunks and gohan was a brilliant idea

[@skeligun]

Even small details like the tardis sound effect for the time machine is why you're the goat. Only thing I dislike is that there isn't more content! Haha. But perfection has to cook and you need to live life too (: thanks for all your great stories dude!

[@ninecrowns871]

Hi SmugStick, Its been a while since im here , and I want to say i love this new style of story, its feels deeper and i can feel the emotion !

[@xnozicx]

Spectacular video. So hyped for the next one

[@tanmoy.mazumder]

hooooolllllyyyy sheiiiiit this was so well written and animated :'0 please continue exactly like this

[@peanut6081]

Just starting watching this and the fact you used Earthbound Beginnings text box for dialog has me geeking out, love the sound quality it makes me think im listening to a podcast

[@Telarius]

I really enjoy this over-other F-Gohan returning what-ifs. This is really well written, and im excited for the next part homie

[@antihero627]

Wow! Timelines collide! Love the story, and can’t wait to what happens next!

[@qh5ci]

Interesting how different this is from what if Trunks died instead, whether this was a conscious remake or not. Imperfect Cell Max has potential to become a Z fighter given Hedo wanted to make a hero and he says he wants to battle Gohan, not kill. But he did absorb a city, almost Gohan, and almost the androids so either Gero reprogramed him or tricked him into thinking he's doing good by absorbing the city? Wonder how canon Cell knows about Cell Max

[@danielsepulveda5852]

well, canon cell was in the laboratory, maybe he just saw the programing and researchs about cell max in there.

[@cjirwin867]

I noticed that the effects were way better then usual. while it is true that most people listen rather watch, the better effects gives a reason to watch and in my case helped me get into envisioning the scenes. Well done.

[@hoshiryu]

Wait people usually just listen?

[@futuristicredhubblue2241]

I have been waiting for this for a while let's go 🔥🔥🔥

[@AtomicComms]

What could be worse than Cell turning Perfect Early?! TWO CELLS TURNING PERFECT EARLY!! That's actually a genius idea! Totally forgot cell would've traveled from the future as well loo

[@2FINE4YOUBABYGIRL]

Absolute perfection. Can’t wait for part two

[@tomoliver3009]

I thoroughly enjoyed this what if. Can't wait for part two. Thanks to the writer. And you.

[@swobiy1296]

I think the loss of trunks would make gohan go into ssj 2 I mean sure he did not get to train in the time chamber with his father but he trained for a much longer period of time in his own which is almost just as good and the trauma from losing trunks who he personally trained for years and saw him grow from a small baby to a fighter and a friend would be far greater than losing C 16 in the main time-line and push him to transform into ssj 2.

[@agabe3104]

He doesn't have the base power, so he just couldn't. The whole thing for Future Gohan, is he destroyed his body basically. He overworked it, and stunted it's growth. That and Future Gohan likely didn't believe in himself

[@Sg190th]

He struggled against Frieza in this story. If anything, it'll take a while.

[@2wams381]

@@Sg190thtbf, he probably wasn’t at full power He still had one arm If he did then he might’ve dominated Frieza and King Cold in a similar way Future Trunks did

[@hoshiryu]

Not really, to even go beyond SSJ to reach SS2 he would need to reach Grade 4 SSJ, which he in 13 YEARS NEVER DID, HOW

[@danielsepulveda5852]

@@hoshiryu He wasnt a fighter, everyone in his time line is dead, he had no master to train, of course he has a great potential but he doesnt realy knows how to properly train, without real masters like goku, piccolo and even master roshi, gohan probably just didnt had any real training to get any descent power up, he didnt even had any good place to train since he wasnt aware about the time chamber. Just think about trunks, he trained basicaly all his life under gohan and wasnt stronge enough to fight against the future androis who are stated to be weaker than the present ones, and then in only one year of training under vegeta in the time chamber trunks was not only able to easily destroy those weaker past droids, he was also able to easily beat second form cell who as considerably more powerfull than the stronger present droids. It isnt about gohans potential, just like trunks he just didnt had what he needed to explore his power, wich is a shame cuz future gohan had the mentality to be realy unstopable if he had the oportunities present gohan had.

[@Pixies589]

This was amazing we need a part 2 asap.

[@DigitalLurantis]

Now im super invested! Cant wait to see how this continues

[@jiero3253]

Why is future gohan so much weaker compared to future trunks.... Dude curb stomped them easy

[@victordavila9812]

Man this was very good really like professional level writing congratulations

[@thatonedude977]

This timeline gets cuked by perfect cell dosent it

[@powerlevelvlog1089]

Fax bro

[@jeffdaigle5487]

Sweet it's finally time. Let's go!!!!

[@Cheese-Slime-Sheriff]

Oh my lord… this is amazing!

[@meganvinson4908]

This is great work.

[@tgirlBoobsweat]

This is definitely becoming a series for sure!!!!

[@SamaLayuca]

I did NOT expect that ending... please make more asap

[@clutchcoin64]

This was such a cool story, please do more!!

[@justinR8986]

Future gohan could take on one of the androids at a time before he died, so to stack 5 more years of training on top of that, it doesn’t make sense for him to be so weak coming to the past.

[@cofeespear4992]

Lil Gohan coming hostile to future Gohan is surprising

[@reckszkingzactivitiesrkat.4134]

This fan fiction goes harddddd keep it up 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@primefighter9868]

I'm gonna have to flag this channel for leaving such an epic cliffhanger...

[@kokichistextingstory374]

This is really awesome!! I can’t wait for part 2!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩The Next Part will be probably the Battle for who will get the Android first Cell max or Semi-perfect cell?

[@Yokaisx]

The next episode ! I’m so excited !!!

[@matti.8465]

This is a beautiful story, but the "don't screw up" replacing "hope" in the time machine made me laugh. Classic Bulma move right there

[@Praised._]

What an amazing cliffhanger i cant wait for the next part

[@rainbow_vader]

Ooo, this only an hour away from a Salad upload? Today's gonna be good!

[@thebigdawgj]

Here's the only thing that confuses me about the whole initial appearance. In the anime, those who know how to sense Ki are ALWAYS able to recognize the ki of their allies. Like "Oh, that's Piccolo" or Gohan or Krillin or whomever. I can maybe understand Gohan himself not making the connection but how can Piccolo and Krillin in particular not instantly tell it's somehow Gohan even if they can't grasp how?

[@Thathomiebee]

this is too good u gotta make a part 2

[@vonigner]

The message on the Time Machine ughhh…. The nickname is hilarious thoughhhh I’m not super fond of the foundation of the story, but it works! Gohan’s psychology is neat. Gohan discussing things with Bulma works so perfectly, too. The introduction of DBSSH elements was also fun!

[@theultimatememelord5494]

Shouldn't Future Gohan at least be on Future Trunks's level at this point?

[@exia7777]

I doubt it considering He said Trunks was already close to surpassing him pretty early on in their training. That and Gohan raised his power to what he thought was near 17's power only to find out 17 was nowhere near it. Also if you remember Gohan had little fighting experience and he did not have the fundamentals to train on his own properly let alone teach Considering most of his training was survival with piccolo And a few sparing matches with krillian and potential unlocked by guru and a few Zenkais Without the warning from Trunks it would have been 3 years of peace so no need to train Then everyone died and Gohan spent most of the time running and some fighting So that is why I say he was weaker Because he didn't know how to train alone imo

[@genericwhitemale9566]

@@exia7777 no F.Gohan would've been stronger than Trunks. Gohan states to Bulma in the Trunks special that he's about as strong as Goku when he died meaning he should be at least on par with Post Yardrat Goku who was capable of blocking Trunks' attack with a finger.

[@exia7777]

@genericwhitemale9566 is that in the manga and anime? Either way my argument works for why a Gohan who's been fighting for a decade or more couldn't beat the Androids I only modified for this scenario in all fairness

[@genericwhitemale9566]

@@exia7777 The manga version of the special I'm not entirely sure but I think it is. It definitely happened in the anime version though. I'm pretty sure the anime version is the canon version anyways as the DBS manga uses the anime version of events as it shows Teen Future Trunks in flashbacks as not being able to go Super Saiyan while in the manga he was able to go Super Saiyan before Gohan died.

[@SmugStick]

How would bulma know that lol @@genericwhitemale9566

[@Derjulian01]

doesnt make sense that future gohan is much weaker than future Trunks

[@monkey7808]

My thoughts exactly Gohan semi kept up with the androids which are much much stronger than the frost demons yet he still faces difficulties against them. Kinda odd isnt it

[@Derjulian01]

@@monkey7808 exactly... Especially if you consider that future trunks just killed off mecha frieza as he was nothing

[@private_c]

Can’t wait for part 2

[@DarkAronest]

Smugstick truly deserves to be the best Dragon What If tuber

[@tuukkalaine]

3:27 I fcking died at "Wtf dad" 😂

[@LuigiReacts.]

Amazing video🔥

[@SmugStick]

Glad you think so!! :)

[@LuigiReacts.]

@@SmugStick :)

[@balla1570]

Wow I love how you doing the vids now bro

[@exia7777]

Hope this is more unique than previous takes ive seen on this

[@The_only_Raz]

Your stories are so good!

[@user-no6np5jb9h]

Dud love your videos!

[@phoenixthehedgehogelitetas1667]

I dont often come across a what if that leaves me feeling haunted at the start and end of a video. You've all really outdone yourselves! What a story! Great narration from you Smug, and hats off to GeeksforFun for the phenomenal writing that went into this! Currently frothing at the lips for the next part.

[@getlostinmyeyes3713]

Oh i LOVE this!!

[@kitcatcandy4563]

This one is really good!

[@primetimetv8452]

This is amazing! Thank you SmugStick 🔥

[@SmugStick]

My pleasure!!

[@mrpineapplecc5342]

The quality on this video was crazy good

[@samfarabee2963]

Nice take. Can't wait for part 2. Not sure how I'd write it ... But this is interesting.

[@tgirlBoobsweat]

I DESPERATELY NEED A PART TWO

[@NubDiePie]

Future Gohan nearly dropped the hard R 2 sagas early 💀

[@dbza4107]

Ik gohan is too nice for this and im only 4:04 into the vid but if gohan revives trunks and bulma tries to say sorry i would IF I WAS GOHAN make it very clear to never speak to him again

[@VanAnon51]

Oh man. What a story! wow!!

[@dr.manojbhama6619]

Incredible Story Telling.

[@DopeGachaVideosProductions]

4:53 That voice crack got me lol

[@wickedishiccy7621]

"The rest of you simply heralded my arrival." Is the best way of putting last place and i will use this now lol

[@markmagician2471]

Its interesting that how everyone wants to make King Cold strong despite Cold being a coward

[@Darkrengi]

Its just not believably that bulma would turn on gohan like that. Theyre pretty much family

[@NikoTheBelic]

I cant wait for part 2

[@Oliver65665]

please continue this

[@sauceysarutobi5069]

You're storys are lit

[@milessaxton]

Did anyone else get the thought of semi-perfect cell being one of those door to door Christians? (I’m honestly struggling to remember the actual term they have for it) It’s like “hello my brother in Christ. Do you have a moment to talk about our lord and savior xeno-sama?”

[@sam041390]

Awesome

[@planetbirthday6859]

Great job with the Bulma bit, Bulma blaming Gohan, and being in grief is expected, in other what ifs where trunks dies yet Gohan lives, Bulma reaction tends to be lacking at least from the ones I've seen

[@SonZackSSJ2]

Yeah but you gotta admit, it was out of character for her to push Gohan out of her life out like that even if he was involved with the death of her son.

[@ryanhiggins8869]

30 seconds in and I’m already fighting to stay… hold them feels

[@Glitch1718]

29:00 bro vegita what do you mean, "...GeT iN LiNe..." Bro has been in line for DECADES!!!!

[@thelegendstar9049]

Man I can’t for part 2 soon.

[@SkyeAyomiStarfield]

Doctor who sound effects from the Tardis used for the time machine. Nice~

[@divineeternity7268]

Ok in this one there more brutal and mean than normally intended. Bulma basically sent Gohan to his doom and said to hell with him in my opinion. And even kid Gohan being bitter rubs me the wrong way.😅

[@overheatedfrost8947]

this is just wrong, Bulma can't truly blame Gohan for this, Trunks knew what he was getting into.

[@Drog2099]

Bulma: Your totally my type Brain: *que the Trunks scream*

[@bluejacket242]

Bulma HAD to pull a TFS on Future Gohan

[@joekauffman9690]

This was a great talk, can’t wait for more!!

[@hazelafif29]

Even if its not explored too much in the anime, in the latest Ultra God Mission of SDBH, they showed what future gohan look like if he was survived and Trunks and Bulma are killed instead.

[@user-ci8yu4dj8i]

Off the bat one thing I didn’t like is that he made bulma blame gohan for trunks death.

[@jodiehilder2899]

5:10 hahahah you got ur arm back

[@rafaelferreira7408]

This opening with Gohan holding dead Trunks reminded me of The Last of Us begining, very sad. I didn't expect Mirai Gohan to be this weak, to be point of having difficulties against Mecha Frieza and Cold.

[@craigpeoples9883]

Probably lost a lot of power during the three years

[@pierregilbertmarceau4216]

the voice, I think is so good