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Introduced inDragon Ball Super, Grand Priest — otherwise known as Grand Minister in the English dub — is a small-sized character that eerily resembles that of theUniverse 7’s Angel, Whis. Working in an advisory role to Zeno for thousands of years, Grand Priest is as strong as he is wise, and is not only feared by mortals,but the Gods of Destructions too.
Unlike the Kais introduced in theDragon Balllore, Grand Priest isn’t known for aiding in battles, nor does he serve as a mentor to those looking to become stronger. Instead, Grand Priest remains by the side of Zeno and fulfills his duties as advisor, though there is more to one of the most powerful characters in the story.
Who is Grand Priest?
Possibly the Most Overpowered Character
The Grand Priest is introduced inDragon Ball Superduring Episode 55, titled “I’d Like to See Goku, You See A Summon From Grand Zeno!” Serving asa loyal advisor to Zeno,the Omni-King and ruler of all the multiverse, the Grand Priest is not someone to be taken lightly. Despite his small stature, there is a power unlike anything seen before him, and likely never to be replicated.
Known in the anime as one of the top-five strongest fighters in all universes, and recognized as the strongest in the manga, Grand Priest is supremely gifted in combat and carries with it a high intellect. Grand Priest is also the father to all thirteen angels, including Whis. Despite his calm demeanor and politeness towards those that address him, it would be wise to tread carefully and not disappoint him, as Whis and Shin remind Goku during his introduction to the character.
Many would be deceived by his appearance, but when it comes to fighting prowess, the Grand Priest is considered to be in the top five among all the universes.
Stronger Than Angels and Gods
Just Who Can Defeat Grand Priest?
Upon his summoning to meet with Zeno, Goku remarks on how much pressure Grand Priest is giving off and is quite surprised by his power. Unable to resist the urge, Goku exclaims to Whis that he would love to battle Grand Priest some day, only to learn that he is one of the five strongest people in any universe. In fact, Whis also states that even the Angels andGods of Destructionare no match for him.
In the manga, Grand Priest is shown in combat when twoGods of Destruction engage in battlewith him. To the reader’s surprise, Grand Priest is able to block their attacks by using just one finger. Though he doesn’t take these battles seriously, as his job is to observe and ensure the natural flow of events is respected, one could believe that he could erase anything he sees as a threat, should he take a fight seriously.
Abilities of Grand Priest
While his power may not be showcased as much in the anime compared to the manga, Grand Priest has a tremendous amount of power and abilities that would send shivers down the spine of the strongest fighter. No Angel, God of Destruction, or mortal aware of his existence dare challenge him in combat, as they would be easily erased from their timeline in a matter of moments. Among his abilities are the following:
Grand Priest’s Role in Super
The primary role of the Grand Priest is to serve by the side of Zeno, receiving orders to deliver messages to anyone that Zeno wishes to reach. He is also as wise as he is strong, as seen by his many discussions with Zeno, often delivering recommendations to Zeno that are respected bythe Omni-King. While he may look to have bad intentions with his menacing gaze, Grand Priest is anything but evil.
As the creator ofthe thirteen Angels, Grand Priest must also observe and guide them to respect their roles in their universes. Angels are restricted from interfering in any affairs in the universe they oversee, which includes actively fighting or taking sides, and they must remain neutral. They also cannot use their full power to intervene in conflicts, even if it means saving their God of Destruction or any mortals, due to the “laws of the Angels”.
