The topic of fusion time limits within the Dragon Ball universe is a complex one, particularly when comparing the Potara fusion and the Fusion Dance. Direct evidence suggests that SSB Vegito’s Potara fusion was cut short due to exceeding the power limit inherent in the Potara earrings. However, the same time constraint hasn’t been definitively shown for SSB Gogeta, who utilizes the Fusion Dance.
The canonical example of a shortened Fusion Dance timer is SS3 Gotenks. Interestingly, the manga explicitly states that the Super Saiyan 3 transformation places a significant burden on the user’s body. While the exact reason for the reduced fusion time in Gotenks’ case isn’t explicitly stated, Goten’s dialogue implies a depletion of their internal energy reserves. This contrasts with the explanation provided in Dragon Ball Super for Vegito’s Potara time limit, which is attributed to his immense power output rather than energy consumption.
Considering these points, and the absence of any stated or shown time limit issues for SSB Gogeta, a plausible inference arises. The shortened duration for SS3 Gotenks might be specifically linked to the strain imposed by the Super Saiyan 3 transformation itself, and not a fundamental limitation of the Fusion Dance related to maximum power output. If the issue were solely about exceeding a maximum power threshold inherent to the Fusion Dance, one might expect SSB Gogeta to experience an even more drastically reduced fusion time than SS3 Gotenks, given SSB’s greater power compared to SS3.
It’s also worth considering techniques like the Tri-Beam and Kaioken, known for their extreme energy drain and physical toll, as potential factors that could further reduce fusion timers, mirroring the potential impact of SS3.
Currently, the effectiveness of Potara fusion versus Fusion Dance in high-power scenarios remains somewhat open to interpretation. There’s no direct indication that SSB Gogeta would face the same time constraints as SSB Vegito, suggesting a possible difference in how these fusion methods handle extreme power levels and time duration.
