'Dragon Ball Super' Explains Why Jiren Isn't Already A God Of Destruction

Jiren has been the biggest mystery of Dragon Ball Super's Tournament of Power, showing off a [...]

By Kofi Outlaw

Jiren has been the biggest mystery of Dragon Ball Super's Tournament of Power, showing off a massive power level and unequaled fight skills, while revealing precious little else about his personality, fight technique or backstory. However, some spoilers from the new Dragon Ball Super manga reveal why a fighter like Jiren, whose power rivals that of Beerus or Champa, hasn't become a God of Destruction himself:

That description of Jiren's backstory leading up to the Tournament of Power continues to add intrigue to the Universe 11 fighter. Jiren is supposedly more selfless and heroic than he seems, having no intention of ever using his power for selfish gains, or to inflict harm on others (even the most evil of people). That explains why the Pride Trooper hasn't graduated to the level of God of Destruction, but leaves us with another big looming question:

What was it that made Jiren betray his iron-clad principles to join the Tournament of Power?

The answer has to be something philosophically profound, or profoundly intimate; could there be loved ones Jiren has lost and wants back? Or some sort of universal correction he wants to achieve using the Super Dragon Balls?

The answer could have major impact on how Goku comes to view Jiren and their battle; it wouldn't be surprising if Jiren was the next Dragon Ball foe to end up being a close friend of the Goku and Co. Of course, before we get there, it seems Goku will have to beat a not just Jiren's power and fight capabilities, but also the motivation in his heart, which will likely make the Universe 11 warrior fight to the very last drop of his energy.

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...It may take the fused power of Goku and Vegeta to finally stop him!

Dragon Ball Super's "Universal Survival" arc is part of the recent simulcast agreement that sites like Crunchyroll and Funimation have scored. Dragon BallSuper airs on Crunchyroll Saturday evenings at 7:15 p.m. CST. Adult Swim airs the English dub during its Toonami block Saturday evenings at 11:30 p.m

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