Earlier speculations on "Dragon Ball Super" featuring Hit may be more than just rumors as the latest reports claim that the upcoming episode of the anime series is, indeed, bringing back the hitman to fight against Goku.

It was rumored recently that upcoming episodes of "Dragon Ball Super" will feature Hit barging into the friendly baseball match between members of Universes 6 and 7. However, if the latest reports are to be believed, the said earlier claims may be more than just a rumor as, allegedly, the upcoming episode 71 of the anime series is, indeed, featuring Hit and will come with the title "Death of Goku! The Hit-Job That Can't Be Refused." Based on the episode title, it is apparent that Goku will die in the upcoming episode.

According to unconfirmed reports, "Dragon Ball Super" episode 71 will feature Goku living his daily life when he senses that somebody is out to kill him. Eventually, Hitman will appear, and the two will clash anew. Reportedly, Goku will be defeated and die, indeed.

However, it is said that Goku will not really die as, allegedly, he will just fake his death. As to what the reason of Goku for pretending to be dead, it is unclear at this point in time. On the other hand, there are those who suspect that somebody may come to the rescue of Goku, preventing Hit from killing him, and it is no other than Gohan.

Meanwhile, it has been learned that the title of the upcoming episode 71 of "Dragon Ball Super" actually has two English translations, and it is unclear which among the two is really correct. Apart from possibly coming with an episode title of "Death of Goku! The Hit-Job That Can't Be Refused," there are also reports saying that it will be dubbed as "Goku Dies! An Assassination Order That Must Be Performed."

Whatever the correct title for the upcoming episode 71 is, there is no denying, though, that Goku's life will be in jeopardy.

"Dragon Ball Super" episode 71 airs this Sunday, Dec. 18, over Fuji TV at 9 a.m.