Exploring the Fusion of Goten and Trunks: Troten and Potential Strength

If Goten and Trunks used Potara Fusion to combine, their fused name would be Troten. This article delves into why this name was chosen and explores the potential strength and implications of such a fusion.

Choosing the Fusion Name: Troten

Should Goten and Trunks ever fuse using the Potara earrings, they might opt for the name Trunten, which is the second name suggested by Chi-Chi when they first tried Fusion in the Majin Boo arc. However, the choice of Troten for the Potara Fusion counterpart, as suggested by the title, named after and based on the ways they combine their names.

Deriving the Name Troten

We know that Gotenks is as follows: GOTEN-KS. Here, GOTEN comes from Goten and KS from Trunks. By swapping the names, we get Troten, with the Tr part coming from Trunks and the Oten part from Goten. This preserves the shared 'N' and 'KS' elements, making Troten a logical choice for the Potara Fusion counterpart of Gotenks.

Vote Results and Final Decision

After consulting with friends, the name 'Troten' was chosen over 'Trunten' because it sounded better. This voting result was a determining factor in settling on Troten as the name for their Potara Fusion form.

Potara vs Fusion Dance: Strength and Authorial Decisions

Deciding on the strength of Troten compared to other fusions requires an understanding of the series' approach to Potara and Fusion Dances. While the series doesn't definitively state which fusion is more powerful, there are multiple interpretations based on in-universe and out-of-universe information:

Old Kaioshin claims that the effect of the Potara is greater than Fusion. Daizenshuu 7 suggests the Potara is more powerful than the Fusion Dance. Weekly Shonen Jump 1995 issue 28 states that since Fusion unifies the spirits, it has better balance and is able to draw out their power to the max, making Gogeta (Goten and Trunks Fusion) more powerful than Vegetto (Goku and Vegeta Fusion). However, Weekly Shonen Jump 2019 No. 2 claims that the strength of Gogeta and Vegetto are equally matched ultimate trump cards.

Given the series' history and the need to maintain balance in their storylines, it makes sense that the author opted for a scenario where Gogeta (Gotenks) and Vegetto (Vegeta and Trunks) are equally matched. This decision aligns with the idea that Troten would be as strong as Gotenks.

Conclusion

While the exact strength of Troten remains a subject of interpretation, it is clear from the series' authorial choices that Troten would likely be as powerful as Gotenks. This fusion would represent a significant moment in the Dragon Ball universe, showcasing the unique bond between Goten and Trunks.

So, say your goodbyes and welcome Troten to the world of Dragon Ball!