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In Dragon Ball Z, the first glimpse of Super Saiyan 3 came when Goku demonstrated the transformation to buy time against Majin Buu. However, it was soon established that this form came with immense drawbacks. Goku's encounter with Kid Buu illustrated the limitation of Super Saiyan 3, as it was most potent only when he was deceased. This created a narrative that likened Super Saiyan 3 to a temporary weapon, powerful but ultimately unsustainable for prolonged battles. When Trunks requested Vegeta to attain this form during the Goku Black Saga, Vegeta’s dismissal of the technique reinforced the notion that Super Saiyan 3 was beyond his grasp, thereby cementing a hierarchy of power amongst the Saiyans.