Dragon Ball · Story arc
King Piccolo Saga
The evil King Piccolo returns after centuries, spreads terror and uses the Dragon Balls to regain eternal youth.
- Position
- Arc 4 of 36
- Saga
- Dragon Ball
- Canon status
- Canon
Arc events(3)
- Goku vs. Tien ShinhanDragon Ball · 22nd Tenkaichi BudokaiIn the final of the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai, Goku faces Tien Shinhan, disciple of the wicked Crane Hermit: a razor-close duel Goku loses by a hair, setting the stage for Tien's redemption.
- Master Roshi vs. King PiccoloDragon Ball · King PiccoloKrillin is killed by Tambourine with a kick to the head during the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai. The freed King Piccolo then kills Chiaotzu with a ki blast, and Master Roshi while unsuccessfully attempting the Mafuba (Evil Containment Wave) against him.
- King Piccolo defeatedDragon Ball · King PiccoloGoku drinks the Sacred Water and defeats King Piccolo, who spawns one last son/reincarnation — Piccolo Jr. — before dying.