Tapion's sword

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Tapion's sword is a sword owned by Tapion during the events of the movie, Wrath of the Dragon. This blade is given to Trunks at the end of the movie, which is later used in Dragon Ball GT.

[edit] Overview

During the war between Hirudegarn and the Konatsians, Tapion and his young brother Minotia used their special ocarinas to hold Hirudegarn at bay. Given this opportunity, a Konatsian Wizard brandished the enchanted sword and used it to slice Hirudegarn in half.

[edit] Under Trunks' Possession

After Hirudegarn's defeat, Tapion gives Trunks his sword, stating that it was always meant for him (sort of referencing to the fact that his Alternate timeline counterpart, Future Trunks, was almost always seen with his sword, until it was destroyed by Android 18, and was never seen since).

[edit] Common Misconception

This event has become a common misconception among fans, with many regarding the origin of Future Trunks' sword the same as the sword given to main timeline Trunks. The sword does however look exactly like Future Trunks' own blade, but is assumed to have been a mistake on Toei Animation's part. This may be why Trunks has a sword in Dragon Ball GT, but this can't be the origin of Future Trunks' sword due to the fact Future Trunks comes from a timeline where the Z Warriors are dead and the Androids reigned supreme. Not to mention Future Trunks apparently obtained his sword after Future Gohan's death, while Kid Trunks got it as a child. Although it is also possible that Tapion appeared in future Trunks timeline and gave him the sword with trunks doing what he was unable to do in the movie in killing Tapion to destroy Hirudigarn.