It's no secret that the Dragon Ball series is based on the magical, wish-granting objects of the same name. Yet somehow, the Dragon Balls themselves have mostly taken a backseat in the greater narrative of the series throughout the years. Given the power the Dragon Balls grant their user, fans can't help but wonder if the Z Fighters have been using them to their fullest capacity.
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