nostr:npub1220uyfg748ls09eh687aelwddc7y8rmvafcw9295s4xc3cc33h0q8mjsvf nostr:npub1cmkd95l4hr0q6dc7vfl6gyjl4la08hglst6c9tqrplu9jz96nptqh2gsk8 nostr:npub1pg0nx5eexh5x0h5zwxtvhcsmpc4n4nelju83sy2zrgdt7h2xw0asej7rcu nostr:npub1upmxtwl9t640vrldq7fjx2e4y95zduxazun0w7dg75tp80l8w6es488gqr nostr:npub1qyd2ywflrvhpr3smq0346kf4fr7ytk5kqpq6k3p3c59ksu4cvpyqet879h nostr:npub18mej2ggedps8qaj5a2zzw9km4vfux4z68n6lmxrul8aj43gzm4yq0nxtr3 Ever since the Freeza Saga, Vegeta trains harder than Goku, for less gains. It makes zero sense, because Vegeta *should* possess far greater natural abilities than Goku, but tell that to Toriyama.

In fact, it's a consistent trait of Shonen Rivals that they're more interesting than the main character, they work harder than the main character, they're more driven than the main character, yet the main character still ends up on top because Plot.

In order to merely remain *relevant*, a Rival character has to 1) go to insane, life-threatening lengths to increase his power, 2) be so desperate to surpass the MC that it makes him mentally unhinged, and 3) for a period of time straight up become a villain for increased plot focus and new powerups.

Meanwhile, the MC just has to occasionally train and find inner peace or some shit.