One possible plot could be that Goku's power development takes a completely different path. Without the head injury that altered his original Saiyan nature in the official story, he might be more in tune with his Saiyan instincts from the start. This could lead to him being more aggressive in his battles and perhaps having a different moral code when it comes to fighting. He may not have the same innocent and somewhat naive view of the world that he had in the original story, which was partly shaped by his head injury.
If Goku never hit his head, he might not have become the kind-hearted hero we know. Maybe he would have remained a fierce warrior focused only on power and conquest.
If Goku never hit his head, he might have remained the evil Saiyan he was originally intended to be. This would completely change the entire dynamic of the story and the relationships between characters.
Well, Goku's power level progression could be different in that he might be more in control of it. Since the head injury had some impact on his psyche, without it, he could have a more calculated approach to increasing his power. He might not rely as much on the Kaioken technique, which was developed in part due to his need to overcome limitations caused by his injury - affected development. Instead, he could focus more on pure Saiyan power - up methods like the Great Ape transformation and evolving it further.
Well, if Goku didn't lose his memory, his relationships with his friends and family could have developed differently. Maybe he'd have fewer conflicts or approach problems with a clearer mind.
If Goku never lost his tail, his powers and abilities might have developed differently. Maybe he would have retained some primal monkey-like traits that could have given him unique advantages or disadvantages in battles.
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Perhaps in this fanfiction, Goku remembers all his past battles vividly. This could lead to him having unique strategies against old foes. For example, when facing Frieza again, he recalls every single move Frieza made during their previous encounters and is able to counter them with ease, making the fight much more one - sided in his favor.
Friendship is also a theme. Despite being rivals, they could develop a deeper understanding and friendship in some fanfictions. It might show them training together and sharing their knowledge about combat and different universes.