Episode 70 of Dragon Ball Super exceeded all expectations of avid fans. Now, the rumor mill is already churning all sorts of speculations around Dragon Ball Super episode 71 --- speculating it to be one of the most exciting episodes that will ever happen on the hit Japanese anime television series.

Rumors are rife about Dragon Ball Super episode 71 that the upcoming episode will center on Goku's death. As expected, this stirred conversations among zealous DBS fans who are waiting with bated breath to find out if Goku's malignant enemy hailing from Universe 6 can actually put the series' main character to death.

Moreover, Dragon Ball Super Episode 71's preview (seen below) also echoes the aforesaid speculations.

It looks like Universe 6's strongest assassin, Hitman Hit, would be coming back to put Goku away. The upcoming episode's title, "Death to Goku! A Hit-Job That Can't Be Refused", further alludes to the fact that Goku's life would indeed be in danger next week.

The final scene of Dragon Ball Super Episode 71 preview, where Goten is seen crying over what looks like a dead Goku and both Gohan and Piccolo looking on shockingly, is quite eventful as well. Basically, Dragon Ball Super Episode 71 summary just confirmed Goku's looming death. According to a Reddit post, Hit will use the method dubbed as "super explosive!" to kill Goku.

Previous rumors about Dragon Ball Super Episode 71 also pointed to a veiled third party, who is willing to pay a hefty price for killing Goku. Apparently, Hit has grabbed the offer with both hands and is now looking to kill everyone's favorite main character.

It can be recalled that the assassin successfully endured Goku's SSJB back in the Universe 6 tournament. Likewise, it was also evident during their last battle that Hit was actually holding back since he was not allowed to kill anyone in the tournament, Inquisitr reported. Thus, the theory of a plenary showdown between the Saiyan and the powerful assassin is quite fascinating.

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