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One year later, the relationship between the two young Saiyans on Mt. Paozu has become unusual and unspoken. It is driven by instinct rather than conscious thought. Gohan observes a primitive form of loyalty and protection, which is different from the gentle affection he taught Goku.
Tatsu's Protective Instinct
Tatsu's aggression remains a defining trait during the day. He often becomes angry, and his games are more violent than Goku's. However, Goku is the only being toward whom he does not direct aggression. It's a territorial instinct; Goku is his "pod neighbor" and, therefore, his to protect.
The nighttime ritual: As the sun sets, a strange ritual begins. Tatsu prevents Goku from straying too far, herding the smaller Saiyan into their sleeping area. Gohan often finds them curled up together, with Tatsu forming a protective barrier around his younger companion. This behavior is animalistic, likely a holdover from the crèches of Planet Vegeta where infants were grouped together for safety.
The "soft spot": This is the only time Tatsu's aggressive demeanor softens. With his cousin sleeping beside him, Tatsu's wild eyes become calmer. He instinctively places an arm or leg protectively over Goku, a habit that began almost immediately after he was given the name Tatsu. It is the only display of affection Gohan has seen from the older boy.
A Complicated Bond
Rivalry and kinship: The relationship between Goku and Tatsu is complex. Tatsu's aggression often clashes with Goku's more playful nature. He can be possessive and gruff. Yet, if any other creature approaches Goku at night—a wild dog, or even Gohan himself—Tatsu responds with a ferocious, territorial snarl.
Unconscious learning: Tatsu's unconscious protection of Goku mirrors the earliest stages of Saiyan familial bonds, as seen with Bardock and Gine. While most Saiyans were detached, there was a primitive loyalty among comrades and, in rare cases, family. Tatsu, without a head injury to erase his instincts, relies on this core Saiyan trait. He does not love Goku in a human sense, but he has an unbreakable loyalty to his small, cheerful companion.
Gohan watches this with a mix of awe and worry. He sees the raw, untamed nature of the Saiyan race, but also the potential for a deeper form of loyalty. He knows that his task is to not only civilize Tatsu, but to channel this instinct into something more kind and conscious. For now, he allows the quiet ritual to continue, knowing that for Tatsu, this is the only way he knows how to care.
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Given the nature of Saiyan physiology and Tatsu's lack of learned martial arts, his fighting style would be driven entirely by the aggressive, primal instincts of his warrior race. Without the discipline and refinement taught by Gohan, his approach would be a brutal, efficient, and chaotic display of natural talent.
Core aspects of Tatsu's fighting style
Stance and movement
A predatory posture: Tatsu would move with a low, crouched stance, always ready to pounce or strike. His movements would be silent and stalking when on the hunt, but explosively fast during an attack, overwhelming opponents with sheer speed and savagery.
Territorial combat: Like a wild animal, Tatsu would be more ferocious when defending his space or his "pack." In this case, Goku. He would fight viciously to eliminate threats within his territory, viewing any perceived threat to Goku as a personal challenge.
Attack patterns
Brutal, direct strikes: Tatsu would not use the elegant, choreographed forms of martial arts. His attacks would be crude but effective, focusing on hard, powerful strikes aimed at vital areas.
Blitzkrieg tactics: He would use his Saiyan speed to close the distance instantly and deliver a flurry of devastating attacks, not allowing his opponent time to think or react.
Grappling and dismemberment: In close quarters, he would use a feral grappling style, similar to a jaguar, with the intent of immobilizing and disabling his opponent. This could involve powerful locks, tearing off limbs, or breaking bones.
Use of the tail: Unlike Goku, who had his tail as a weakness, Tatsu would likely use his tail as a third limb, a whip, or for grappling and choking his opponents. He has had no experience of it being a weakness and would intuitively integrate it into his combat style.
Techniques
Instinctive energy blasts: Though he wouldn't know named techniques like a Kamehameha, Tatsu would instinctively launch energy blasts. These would be raw, chaotic, and destructive, like an uncontrolled eruption of power rather than a focused beam.
No wasted movement: The most efficient method for Tatsu would be the most violent one. His movements would be entirely focused on ending the fight as quickly as possible, displaying a "killer instinct" that has not been tamed.
Enhanced senses in battle: His Saiyan senses would be heightened in a fight, allowing him to perceive threats and react more quickly than a normal martial artist. This is a primal version of Ultra Instinct, where his body moves on instinct, not conscious thought, but without the divine refinement.
Differences from Goku's fighting style
No martial arts discipline: Where Goku would learn to control his energy and develop techniques through training, Tatsu's power is raw and untamed. Gohan would have a difficult time teaching him discipline, as Tatsu is more powerful and more stubborn.
Brute force over skill: In a fight with Goku, Tatsu would rely on his superior raw power and aggression, while Goku would rely on technique and skill learned from Gohan. This would create a fascinating dynamic where the more powerful Saiyan is constantly clashing with the more disciplined one.
Merciless finisher: Tatsu would not hesitate to finish his opponent. The concept of sparing an opponent, as Goku would learn, would be alien to him. For Tatsu, a fight only ends when the opponent is no longer a threat.
In essence, Tatsu's fighting style would be a reflection of his untamed nature—a brutal, powerful, and instinctual display of Saiyan ferocity. This would make him a terrifying and unpredictable opponent for anyone who crosses his path.
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An Act of Self-Inflicted Fortitude
Tatsu, now a year older, is a whirlwind of contained aggression. His animalistic nature remains, but his mind is slowly developing, processing his experiences in a manner shaped by his Saiyan heritage. One day, during a sparring match with Goku, Tatsu suffers the inevitable: Goku, in a moment of accidental clumsiness, grabs Tatsu's tail.
The effect is immediate and devastating. The larger boy collapses, his body paralyzed, and a wave of intense weakness and dizziness washes over him. For the first time, he feels truly vulnerable, and the sensation is both terrifying and enraging. He sees Gohan and Goku looking on with worry, and this vulnerability is perceived as a weakness—an intolerable flaw in his warrior's pride.
The Self-Training Regime
Instead of recoiling, Tatsu's primal Saiyan mind interprets this pain as a challenge. He begins a brutal and self-inflicted training regimen, unseen by anyone else. In the privacy of the wilderness, he starts to squeeze his own tail, forcing himself to endure the crippling weakness.
Starts with a gentle squeeze: Tatsu begins with a light grip, but even this causes him to shudder and sweat. He holds it for as long as possible, his teeth gritted, until he can no longer bear it.
Increased intensity: With each passing day, he increases the pressure, pushing through the pain and dizziness. He stumbles, falls, and groans, but he refuses to give up. The phrase "Pain is weakness leaving the body" echoes in his subconscious, a brutal mantra of Saiyan resolve.
Enduring paralysis: He learns to function while enduring the weakness. He tries to walk, stand, and even throw punches while squeezing his own tail. The first few attempts are pathetic, but over time, his will strengthens.
A new focus: Tatsu's training is not about technique, but about raw, mental fortitude. He is teaching his body to override its natural instincts, to force his nerve endings into submission.
The Results
Months later, the effects of Tatsu's tail training become apparent.
The unbreakable tail: The paralysis is no longer debilitating. If his tail is grabbed, he is still affected, but it is now a distraction rather than a weakness. He can fight through the weakness, adapting his fighting style to compensate for the momentary loss of balance.
Enhanced toughness: Tatsu's body, already toughened by Saiyan physiology, is now even more resilient to pain. He has essentially raised his own pain tolerance to a near-inhuman level.
Unspoken challenge: While Goku and Gohan still instinctively avoid his tail, Tatsu is no longer afraid of having it grabbed. He carries himself with a new level of confidence, a quiet, brutal pride in his self-made strength.This self-training reinforces Tatsu's core Saiyan nature. He learns that the only way to overcome his flaws is through sheer, brute-force effort and the brutal endurance of pain. He does not learn discipline or elegance, but a deeper, more profound form of Saiyan ferocity. The tail, once a weakness, is now another weapon in his arsenal, a symbol of his unbreakable, untamable will.