Old Kai revived Goku after 7 years. He achieved this by sacrificing his remaining life force, transferring it to Goku.
Details of Goku's Revival
The situation surrounding Goku's revival was unique. He had died during the Cell Games and remained in the Other World for seven years. The circumstances leading to his revival involved the following:
- The Need for Revival: The Z Fighters needed Goku's assistance to combat the threat posed by Majin Buu.
- Initial Plan: Initially, Shin, the Supreme Kai, possessed the ability to revive Goku but hesitated due to his youth and his life-link to Beerus.
- Old Kai's Intervention: Old Kai, recognizing the urgency, offered to use his life force to revive Goku instead, which ultimately resulted in Old Kai's death.
The Power of Life Transfer
The ability to transfer one's life force to revive another is a unique and powerful technique. It is not commonly possessed, and it comes with a significant sacrifice.
| Character | Role in Revival | Ability Used | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Kai | Reviver | Life Force Transfer | Sacrificed remaining life force |
| Shin (Supreme Kai) | Potential reviver | Life Force Transfer | Intended to revive Goku, but Old Kai took on the responsibility |
The reference confirms that Old Kai revived Goku, not Shin, by transferring his remaining life force. This act was pivotal to fighting against Majin Buu.
