Editing Future Trunks (section)

===="Future" Trunks Saga====
Years after defeating Future Dabura and Future Babidi, and nine years post the defeat of Future Cell in Age 796, an ominous figure named Black unleashes devastation, pushing humanity to the brink of extinction. Trunks, determined to halt Black's rampage, confronts him but is unable to stop him. With the situation dire, Bulma proposes seeking aid from Goku and Vegeta in the past.

Six months later, Bulma secures enough fuel for a one-way journey to the past in the Time Machine. However, Black intervenes, obstructing their plans. Future Trunks shields his mother as Black destroys their laboratory. Witnessing Black's cruelty firsthand, Future Trunks is stunned to see Future Bulma captured by him. Despite her urging to prioritize their journey to the past, Black launches another devastating ki blast, annihilating the lab and Future Bulma, leaving Trunks horrified.

Gathering himself, Trunks resolves to find Future Mai, knowing that their immediate goal must be returning to the past at any cost.

Trunks searches for Mai, initially concerned when he receives no answer at her door, but relieved when he finds her. Mai asks about Bulma's whereabouts, only to be heartbroken upon learning of her death at the hands of Black. Trunks mourns the loss of his mother, yet reignites their hope by showing Mai the energy Bulma sacrificed her life to obtain, emphasizing their chance to return to the past. They are later seen together in a room, where Mai offers Trunks rest and food, but he declines. They notice a kitten passing by and feed it, with Trunks eventually sharing half of their meager food with Mai, who reluctantly eats. After finishing, Trunks informs her that they only have enough energy for a one-way trip back in time. They prepare to leave for Capsule Corporation, sharing a smile as they watch the kitten depart before hurrying off together.

Unable to sense Black's presence, Trunks and Mai cautiously approach the ruined Capsule Corporation. Suddenly, Black appears before them. Trunks urges Mai to go ahead, passing her the energy as he draws his sword to confront Black. In a brief clash, Trunks is overwhelmed by Black's mysterious powers, and Mai rushes to his aid. She sacrifices herself as a decoy, insisting that Trunks must survive, and is gravely injured by Black. Holding Mai's unconscious form, Trunks seethes with fury as Black descends, declaring that the day of reckoning has arrived for him.

Clutching Mai's hand tightly, Trunks quickly formulated a plan. He realized that Capsule Corp was still intact and that Goku Black remained unaware of the Time Machine's existence. Distracting Black, Trunks confronted him head-on, driven by fury over Black's taunts about Mai's supposed death. The two engaged in a fierce battle, with Trunks using his sword to block Black's ki blasts and momentarily blinding him with a Masenko. Seizing the opportunity, Trunks made a swift retreat to his time machine, narrowly escaping from the future just as Black unleashed a devastating Black Kamehameha.

Future Trunks successfully evaded Black and traveled back 16 years into the past, from Age 796 to Age 780. His arrival was discovered by a woman who found his time machine and located him unconscious inside. He was swiftly transported on a gurney, where Present Trunks and Bulma anxiously awaited his awakening, joined by Vegeta and Goku, all deeply concerned for his well-being. When Future Trunks finally regained consciousness, he was initially disoriented. Seeing Goku triggered intense PTSD, causing him to mistake Goku for Black and attempt to attack him in a fit of anger. Goku intervened swiftly, grabbing Future Trunks' arm to halt the assault. This snapped Future Trunks out of his trance, realizing that Goku had been revived long after he had returned to his future timeline.

Future Trunks then met his Present counterpart, who was surprised by his sudden appearance. Afterward, he retrieved his sword and caught sight of present-day Mai, adding to the surreal experience of his unexpected return to the past.

Bulma later provides an explanation about the Time Machine to everyone, while Future Trunks informs his present counterpart that their initial meeting occurred when the latter was just a baby. Future Trunks then encounters Beerus and Whis, discovering they hail from the divine realm where time travel is strictly prohibited under penalty of death. Bulma argues vehemently with them, foreseeing trouble due to her assertive nature. Trunks, mistaking Whis for a deity, earnestly pleads with him until Whis points out Beerus as the true God of Destruction. Trunks humbly begs Beerus for forgiveness, and after Bulma appeases him with delicious food, Beerus decides to overlook the transgression.

Later, when questioned about his reason for time traveling, Future Trunks discusses facing a new enemy. When Goku asks if it's related to Majin Buu, Future Trunks explains that he prevented Buu's emergence but now faces a foe who resembles Goku. He recounts the tragic events in his timeline, revealing that Future Bulma was killed by this man known as Goku Black. Intrigued by Future Trunks' strength, Goku proposes a sparring match, which Future Trunks accepts. They both power up to Super Saiyan 2, impressing each other, and Goku escalates to Super Saiyan 3. Concerned for the city's safety, Bulma erects a protective barrier around them so they can spar without causing collateral damage.

In their heightened states, Future Trunks attacks Goku with his sword, shattering the barrier with the force of his blow. However, Goku effortlessly catches the blade as a Super Saiyan 3 and dominates the match. Afterward, Goku helps Future Trunks to his feet, praising his power and acknowledging his impressive progress. Future Trunks is then approached by Krillin and Piccolo, who inquire about the events in his future timeline.

In the anime adaptation, a sudden thunderstorm materializes, and through a portal emerges Black, which deeply unsettles Future Trunks. His anger flares at Black's appearance in the past, ready to confront him, but Vegeta intervenes to halt the impending clash. Observing the battle between Super Saiyan 2 Goku and Black, Future Trunks questions why Goku doesn't unleash his full power, prompting Vegeta to explain Goku's tendency to hold back initially. As the confrontation concludes, Black is abruptly pulled back into the future, devastatingly destroying the Time Machine in the process. Stranded in the past without a means to return to his timeline, Future Trunks learns from Whis and Beerus about the Time Ring, which is exclusively used by Supreme Kais. When Trunks requests one, Beerus informs him of its restricted access.

Bulma discovers a capsule containing the Time Machine that Cell used to travel from the future. Future Trunks recalls that before returning to his timeline after defeating Cell, he had given the capsule to Bulma, who had stored it away and forgotten about it over the years.

Meeting present-day Mai, Future Trunks reveals details about her future counterpart, who led the resistance against Black. Goku interrupts the conversation, suggesting Future Trunks rest since he has been pushing himself since arriving in the present timeline. Future Trunks attempts to nap but is plagued by nightmares of Black. Upon waking, he checks on the Time Machine's progress, surprised to learn from Bulma that she has already secured the necessary fuel for its operation. Outside, as Krillin and Piccolo clean up the aftermath of the battle, Future Trunks inquires about Gohan's whereabouts, considering taking him to the future as well. Piccolo dissuades Trunks, noting that Gohan isn't as formidable as he once was, stating that "he's not the same Gohan he knew."

In the anime, Future Trunks pays a visit to Gohan during his conference, and they share ice cream together. Future Trunks is taken aback and somewhat disappointed by Gohan's current power, feeling like he doesn't recognize him at all. Gohan invites him to meet his family, and they travel to Gohan's house where Future Trunks meets Videl, Mr. Satan, and Gohan's daughter, Pan. While waiting for Gohan to finish his work and Videl to prepare dinner, Future Trunks babysits Pan. He finds himself wondering why he's there doing nothing, and a playful tug-of-war ensues between Pan and Future Trunks over his sword until Gohan intervenes.

Later, Future Trunks, Gohan, and Pan go outside, where they discuss parenting strategies. Gohan admits he should be stricter with Pan but confesses he gets "soft" whenever he looks at her. Seeing Gohan playing with Pan triggers a vision in Future Trunks of what his future could have been like if Black hadn't appeared. He realizes his purpose in fighting Black is to ensure the people of his future can live happily, similar to Gohan and his family. This realization helps him begin to lighten up after the traumatic events he has witnessed.

Upon returning to Capsule Corp, Future Trunks accidentally bumps into Krillin, and they engage in conversation. Krillin nervously suggests introducing Future Trunks to his wife and child. Future Trunks eagerly agrees, but their reunion is interrupted when Android 18 unexpectedly approaches them. Future Trunks instantly recognizes her from his timeline and prepares to draw his sword, believing she is still a threat. Krillin quickly intervenes and reveals that Android 18 is his wife now.

Initially shocked and confused, Future Trunks learns that Android 18 and Krillin even have a child together, which surprises him further. Android 18 playfully punches Future Trunks in greeting, easing his anxiety. She jokes about him destroying her future counterpart and demands he make amends, though she quickly reassures him it's all in jest. Future Trunks watches them happily together as a family, feeling slightly awkward, before heading off to check on his mother.

In the anime, the following day, Vegeta takes Future Trunks into the forest for training. Trunks powers up to Super Saiyan 2 and challenges Vegeta to achieve Super Saiyan 3 like Goku did. Vegeta instead surprises him by transforming into Super Saiyan Blue, initially confusing Trunks. Trunks quickly deduces that Super Saiyan Blue harnesses godly energy, realizing both Goku and Vegeta utilize this powerful form. He believes that together, they can easily stop Black.

Vegeta taunts Trunks and proposes a bet: if Trunks can land a hit on him, Vegeta will concede defeat. Trunks responds by pushing his Super Saiyan 2 form to its limit, transforming into Super Saiyan Third Grade for a massive power increase. Vegeta mocks this transformation as primitive and attacks, moving rapidly to confuse Trunks.

However, Future Trunks anticipates his father's movements and at the last moment, powers back down to Super Saiyan 2 to counterattack. He manages to push back against Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta, surprising him with his strategy. Vegeta quickly regains control of the fight, overwhelming Trunks with his attacks. Trunks holds his ground for a while but is eventually kicked through the forest and into a cliff.

Just as Trunks seems defeated and reverts to his base form, Goku and Bulma arrive using Instant Transmission. Vegeta lifts Trunks by his shirt, continuing to mock him and challenging him to aim higher than just defeating Black—to become the strongest in the universe. Bulma tries to intervene, but Goku stops her, sensing the fight isn't over.

Thinking he's won, Vegeta lowers his guard, only for Future Trunks to suddenly spring to life. He reveals he isn't hurt at all and headbutts Vegeta to the ground. Future Trunks laughs triumphantly, asserting his victory over Vegeta. He offers to help Vegeta up, but Vegeta refuses and storms off. Future Trunks bows to his father, reaffirming his determination not only to defeat Black but to surpass him.

In the manga, these events unfold differently: Black never destroys Trunks' time machine as he did in the anime. The Z Fighters patiently wait for Future Trunks' time machine to be refueled, passing the time playing a racing video game where Future Trunks finishes in second place. Afterward, Future Trunks trains with Vegeta in a gravity chamber.

Once the Time Machine is repaired, Future Trunks expresses his gratitude to everyone. He, along with Vegeta and Goku, then travels to the future. Upon arrival, Future Trunks discovers Future Mai's hat. When the resistance mistakes Goku for Black and fires at him, Future Trunks clarifies that Goku is not their enemy. They learn of Future Mai's survival and meet other survivors of Black's attacks, including Future Yajirobe. The trio, along with Mai, then ventures outside, embarking on their mission to find Black.

Future Trunks, Goku, and Vegeta lure Black to their location. Future Trunks observes as Vegeta battles Goku Black in his Super Saiyan Blue form, but is taken aback when Goku Black transforms into Super Saiyan Rosé and easily overpowers Vegeta. Future Trunks is further surprised to encounter Future Zamasu and questions their relationship if they are not the same person. Joining forces with Super Saiyan Blue Goku, Future Trunks engages in the battle, but they ultimately face defeat upon learning of Future Zamasu's immortality. Fortunately, they are rescued by Future Mai and Earth's Resistance. Despite Future Trunks' objections, Future Mai insists they return to the past using the time machine. Upon their arrival in the present, they collapse from exhaustion.

Back in the present timeline, Future Trunks and the others discuss the challenges posed by Zamasu's immortality and Goku Black's formidable Super Saiyan Rosé form. They listen intently as Whis offers his theories on the matter. Feeling despondent and hopeless on a swing outside, Future Trunks is cheered up when his younger counterpart attempts to lift his spirits through a sparring session (though this was not shown on screen). Future Trunks appreciates Kid Trunks' effort to encourage him to persevere.

When Goku, Beerus, and Whis return with news of Zamasu's apparent demise, Future Trunks remains skeptical and suggests returning to the future to verify Beerus' theory. He confides in Kid Trunks about their divergent lives, detailing the deaths of Goku, Vegeta, and others, as well as the ongoing threat from the Androids. Future Trunks also clarifies that he hails from an alternate timeline, not their actual future.
Future Trunks, Vegeta, Goku, and Bulma (who decides to join them this time) return to the future and are warmly welcomed by the resistance. They enter the resistance base where they reunite with the other members and refugees. Future Trunks learns that Future Mai was injured while trying to hold back Black. Immediately, he rushes to her side and administers a Senzu Bean to heal her, akin to CPR. After this brief moment, he joins Goku and Vegeta in confronting Black and Future Zamasu.
To their astonishment, they discover that Black is not a creation of the Super Dragon Balls but another Zamasu who stole Goku's body. In the ensuing battle, Future Trunks expresses his determination to take on Black, who accuses him of being a catalyst for their mission to eliminate all mortals by his use of the time machine. Black openly admits that without Future Trunks, he would never have sought out Goku's body, branding him a sinner. Enraged by these accusations, Future Trunks attacks Black, initially in his Super Saiyan 2 form, but is swiftly overwhelmed and knocked to the ground.

Driven by anger, Future Trunks rises again and undergoes a transformation never seen before, shocking everyone present. With a fierce determination, he marches towards Black, declaring his intent to kill him. Engaging in battle once more, Future Trunks fights Black and Future Zamasu with relentless fury. Although initially overwhelmed by their teamwork, his rage gradually subsides, allowing him to hold his own against both adversaries simultaneously.

Eventually, Future Trunks lands on the ground and instructs Vegeta and the others to escape using the time machine to find a way to defeat Black and Zamasu, while he covers their retreat. Vegeta carries Goku and gives Mai the remaining Senzu Beans, while Bulma initiates the time machine's departure. Future Trunks manages to prevent Black from destroying the time machine as it vanishes, then continues to battle fiercely against them.
Despite his relentless efforts, Future Trunks eventually succumbs to the overwhelming power of Black and Future Zamasu, but is rescued in time by Mai. After regaining consciousness and receiving a Senzu Bean from Future Yajirobe, Future Trunks leaps into action to save Future Mai. She had attempted to assassinate Black but was targeted by a combined blast from both adversaries. Future Trunks swiftly devises a strategy to separate the immortal Future Zamasu from Black, successfully executing it and leaving Black to face him alone in a sword duel.
During their intense battle, Black belittles Future Trunks' sword as ineffective, appearing to dominate the fight. However, Future Trunks surprises him by throwing the sword and following up with three devastating gut punches and a full-power Galick Gun. The blast propels Black through the forest, through his own hideout, and into a mountain, rendering him seemingly unconscious.

As Future Trunks prepares to regroup, Future Zamasu returns with renewed determination to kill him. Knowing he has only one chance left, Future Trunks feigns vulnerability before seizing Future Zamasu in a hold. Convinced that Future Zamasu's regeneration must have its limits, Future Trunks attempts a risky maneuver, appearing to initiate a self-destruct attack. However, before he can complete it, Black, who has recovered, intervenes and stabs Future Trunks from behind.

Just as Black and Future Zamasu prepare to deliver a fatal blow, Goku and Vegeta return from the past, drawing their attention away and allowing Future Mai to rescue Trunks. After recovering, Future Trunks accompanies Future Mai to Bulma, who instructs him to repair the Evil Containment Wave jar with super glue, teasing him about his skill with puzzles.

Future Trunks successfully repairs the jar and learns the sealing technique, while Bulma distracts Zamasu to buy time. Afterward, he and Future Mai rush out and witness Zamasu lifting Bulma by her coat, reminiscent of how Black had held Future Bulma. Future Trunks powers up and attempts to use the sealing technique on Zamasu, seemingly successful until they realize Goku forgot to include the amulet seal, allowing Zamasu to break free. Trunks and the others look on in dismay as Black and Future Zamasu fuse using the Potara earrings.

Facing the merged Zamasu alongside Goku and Vegeta, Future Trunks witnesses their defeat and unleashes his newfound super form. Charging in, he confronts the dark deity but struggles against his overwhelming power. Driven by his determination to protect his world and its people, Future Trunks gathers his energy and unleashes a powerful Galick Gun. The fused entity responds with a counter ki blast, and Future Trunks finds himself losing ground in the beam clash until Vegeta intervenes with his own Galick Gun. Together, they manage to overpower the evil Shinjin-Saiyan hybrid, but both collapse from exhaustion, proud of their apparent victory.

Their defiance only serves to enrage Fused Zamasu further. Witnessing Vegeta take a direct hit from the fused god's Lightning of Judgement, Future Trunks watches as Goku retaliates with a powerful Kamehameha wave against their formidable enemy.

While observing the clash between Vegito Blue and Fused Zamasu, Future Trunks receives a crucial revelation from Gowasu: the fusion of Goku Black and Future Zamasu is inherently unstable. Though the body may be immortal, the conflicting souls within are causing the fusion to unravel. As the battle intensifies, Bulma and Future Mai return with the time machine and what remains of Future Trunks's shattered sword. Gazing at the broken blade, Future Trunks begins to hear the voices of encouragement from everyone around him, urging him not to give up.

Inspired and filled with renewed determination, Future Trunks channels his ki through the remnants of his sword, forming a long, golden blade of energy. Rearmed with this newfound weapon, Future Trunks leaps into action, intervening just as Goku and Vegeta are saved from the aftermath of the fusion. With Fused Zamasu now separated and in turmoil, Future Trunks stands as humanity's final hope, engaging the formidable foe alone.

During their intense battle, Fused Zamasu taunts Future Trunks, ridiculing his "mortal weakness" and questioning where he can turn for aid now, in either the past or future. Unfazed, Future Trunks declares he is unashamed of his mortality and is driven solely by his desire to protect everyone. As his allies fervently pray for his victory, their collective energy unconsciously gathers into a massive orb of light.

Witnessing this phenomenon and understanding its significance, Future Trunks flies directly into the radiant sphere, absorbing its potent energy. His blade transforms into a colossal great sword forged from the light energy, elevating him to the level of Fused Zamasu. Calling out for everyone to lend him their strength, Future Trunks is further empowered as Goku and Vegeta awaken and contribute their remaining power to him.

Now enveloped in a brilliant aura of light energy, Future Trunks shatters Fused Zamasu's ki blade and delivers a decisive blow. With a resolute strike, he pierces through the once-immortal god, defying Fused Zamasu's last claims of superiority. The empowered blade cleaves through Fused Zamasu, severing him in half and bringing an end to the reign of the fallen deity once and for all.

After Future Trunks, Goku, and Vegeta failed to stop him, Zamasu transcended his physical form to merge with the universe itself. Despite their efforts, the mad Kaioshin unleashed a devastating barrage of energy beams from the sky, targeting all remaining Earthlings. Only a handful including Future Trunks, Goku, Vegeta, Bulma, Future Mai, Shin, and Gowasu survived the onslaught.

With disbelief and desperation, Future Trunks and the others witnessed Goku summon Future Zeno using a button. As Shin and Gowasu bowed before him, Future Trunks, unfamiliar with Future Zeno, learned from Bulma that he was the supreme deity of the universe.

When Goku proposed that Future Zeno erase Zamasu, the divine being agreed but decided to annihilate the entire future world as well. In a frantic rush, Goku warned everyone to flee and activate the time machine. Barely escaping, the group watched as Zeno obliterated Zamasu and the entire future multiverse.

Returning to the present timeline, Future Trunks explained that his world was now gone. He and Goku had retrieved Future Zeno to prevent further catastrophe. Whis and Beerus arrived, and Whis informed Future Trunks that he would travel to the future to advise Future Beerus to eliminate Future Zamasu, thus averting his dark ambitions and ensuring the survival of another version of Future Trunks and Future Mai in that timeline. Both Future survivors agreed, preparing to embark on a journey to a new future where everyone could still live.

In a lighthearted moment, Bulma teased Future Trunks and Future Mai about her future self becoming a grandmother, causing them both to blush with embarrassment.

In the anime, Future Trunks and Future Mai bid their farewells, preparing to board the time machine for the new timeline. Just before they vanish, Vegeta tests Future Trunks' newfound strength with a surprise attack, proud as his son successfully blocks it. As they are about to depart, Piccolo and Gohan arrive to see them off. Gohan's presence evokes tearful memories in Future Trunks of his late mentor, Future Gohan. However, Gohan's optimistic words uplift Future Trunks, filling him with hope as he looks forward to reuniting with everyone in the new timeline.

In the manga side story following the "Future" Trunks Saga, Gohan confides in Bulma after Trunks' departure, expressing his desire to visit Future Bulma and experience life in the new future world they were headed towards. Bulma reassures Gohan that he can still make the trip, revealing that she has duplicates of the time machine and can create one for him. Unbeknownst to both Bulma and Gohan, Future Trunks originally intended to remain in the present world, and it was his conversation with Gohan that ultimately influenced his decision to embark on a journey back to a different future.