The Limits of Super Dragon Balls: Can They Bring Back the Erased by Zeno?

In the expansive Dragon Ball universe, the Super Dragon Balls are known for their incredible power to grant wishes and revive the seemingly dead. However, the true extent of their abilities is often met with intrigue and debate. This article delves into whether the Super Dragon Balls can revive those erased by the omnipotent Zeno, the King of All.

Reviving the Dead: The Power of Super Dragon Balls

So far, the Super Dragon Balls have been attributed with the power to revive any life or thing that has been brought to a state of death. This has been exemplified in several instances throughout the storyline, such as the revival of all 11 Universes during the Tournament of Power. However, the revival granted by the Super Dragon Balls is limited to beings after their death, not before.

Erased by Zeno: A Different Kind of End

Zeno, the King of All, holds supreme authority over the universes and their denizens. His ability to erase entire universes and beings from existence sets him apart from other deities and entities in the Dragon Ball universe. Unlike normal death, being erased by Zeno is a complete removal from existence, rendering any attempt at revival impossible.

Super Dragon Balls vs. Zeno's Erasure: An Irreconcilable Conflict

The Super Dragon Balls have no limitations in their initial descriptions, granting any wish as long as it is within their realm. However, the Dragon Balls' revival capabilities are limited to those who have passed through a state of death. Zeno's erasure is a different kind of existence, making it beyond the scope of the Dragon Balls' powers. Once a being is erased by Zeno, they no longer have a soul or a body in the conventional understanding of the terms, thus making them irreversibly vanished from the universe.

Can Super Shenron Reverse Zeno's Erasure?

While the Super Dragon Balls can certainly bring back the dead, the question remains if they can restore someone erased by Zeno. It is important to note that the revival granted by the Super Dragon Balls is predicated on the existence of the being in some form prior to their wish. Since Zeno's erasure removes a being from existence entirely, there is no form left to revive.

There is a hypothetical scenario involving Goku using the wish from the Super Dragon Balls to restore the fighters and universes erased by Zeno. However, this scenario assumes that Goku is the best warrior able to carry out such a wish. Given the nature of Zeno's power, it is unlikely that even Super Shenron can overcome this ultimate form of erasure.

References to the revival of Frieza after his death in "Super Resurrection F" suggest that the revived entity is in the condition it died in, implying that complete restoration to a former state is not possible. The Supreme Kai and the Gods of Destruction are responsible for creation, not the restoration of erased beings. While Super Shenron may have the ability to restore a soul and put it back into a body, it is unlikely it can create something from nothing, as a complete restoration of someone erased by Zeno would require.

Moreover, granting a wish that contradicts Zeno's authority could have even more severe consequences. Zeno's rule is absolute, and any attempt to override it might lead to unforeseen and catastrophic results.

Therefore, based on the current understanding of both the Super Dragon Balls and Zeno's powers, it appears that the Super Dragon Balls, including Super Shenron, are not capable of bringing back entities that have been erased by Zeno. The true extent of their power remains a subject of ongoing debate and speculation within the Dragon Ball universe.