The episode opens with a tense moment between and Frieza . After being battered by Jiren , an exhausted Goku is cornered by Frieza , who appears ready to eliminate him. However, in a surprising callback to their battle on Namek, Frieza shares some of his ki with Goku , declaring their "debt" settled. This calculated move ensures Goku stays in the fight to potentially wear down Jiren further, as Frieza has no interest in facing the "monster" himself just yet. The Ultimate Assassin vs. The Unstoppable Force
The Surreal Supreme Battle: Dragon Ball Super Episode 111 Analysis Dragon Ball Super Episode 111
Episode 111, titled , marks a pivotal shift in the Tournament of Power. Following Goku’s first harrowing dance with Ultra Instinct, the focus shifts to Universe 6’s legendary assassin, Hit , as he attempts to do the impossible: take down the juggernaut of Universe 11, Jiren . Frieza's Unexpected Mercy The episode opens with a tense moment between and Frieza
The heart of the episode is the clash between and Jiren . Hit quickly realizes that his standard Time-Skip is ineffective against Jiren ’s overwhelming speed and perception. Throughout the fight, Jiren systematically counters every technique, even seeing through Hit’s "phantom" decoys and cross-dimensional attacks. This calculated move ensures Goku stays in the
In a final, desperate gambit, Hit lands a heavy blow and traps Jiren in a (or Time Prison). For a brief moment, it looks like Hit might pull off the upset of the century by holding Jiren in place until the tournament timer runs out. Beyond Time and Space Time Prison - Dragon Ball Wiki