Tournament Saga

After fighting Pilaf, Son Goku has decided to get training from Kame-sennin and bought back a pichi-pichi girl. Here he meets Kuririn, a bald guy from the Oren Temple and the two sets off in a girl search. Later in return, they bought out Lunch, a young lady who has a sneeze personality, and eventually became pupils. Having working harder to improve their training, they entered Papaya Island for the 21st Tenkaichi Budokai. The Tenkaichi Budokai is a specialized martial arts tournament who determines which is the strongest martial artist in the world. Match #1 is on, Kuririn beats Bacterian with a blow.

Showing no compassion, Son Goku is ready to fight Jackie Chun. The combat starts with a couple of taunts and finally a Kamehameha Wave battle. The ring nearly explodes. Jackie Chun then uses a double afterimage, and Goku always hits the image. The true Jackie Chun gets behind Goku and kicks him onto a wall Goku gets up and uses a triple afterimage, and because Jackie Chun only used a double, he can’t see Goku coming from the air up to him and crushes him. Jackie Chun then uses the Drunken Fist in which he looks to be drunk. Goku fails in dodging his moves. Goku then acts like a monkey and seriously hurts old Jackie Chun with his tail. Jackie Chun then seems to prepare a Kamehameha wave, but actually it was a hypnotizing move that puts Goku to sleep. Goku soon wakes up and uses his grandfather's move Janken Punch.

Strangely, Goku goes Oozaru, Puar transforms into a scissors, and eventually wore Kuririn's clothes after. The identity of Jakie Chun was none than other Kame-sennin, He then takes everyone to dinner and plans on paying with his prize money (because he is "Jackie Chun") but because Goku eats so much, the money is spent nearly completely.

Episode 014 - May 28, 1986 / September 6, 2001

悟 空のライバル？参上！！, Gokuu no Raibaru? Sanjou!!, Goku's Rival? Appears!!

GOKU'S RIVAL

With the Dragon Balls are once again spread across the face of the Earth, the gang has split to pursue new adventures. While Bulma, Yamcha, Oolong and Puar struggle through the desert after their plane crashes, Goku flies to Master Roshi's island to learn Martial Arts! But another boy is also anxious for lessons. Will Master Roshi agree to train them?

Episode 015 - June 4, 1986 / September 7, 2001

？な女の子 ランチ, Fushigi na Onna no Ko Ranchi, The Peculiar Girl, Lunch

LOOK OUT FOR LAUNCH!

While in town on an errand to prove their worth to Master Roshi, Goku and Krillin rescue the young woman Launch. They bring her back to Roshi's island where they discover her mysterious and enigmatic situation. On one hand, she is a sweet- mild-mannered brunette who wouldn't hurt a fly. But wait till you see her sneeze!

Episode 016 - June 11, 1986 / September 10, 2001

？な女の子 ランチ, Fushigi na Onna no Ko Ranchi, The Peculiar Girl, Lunch

FIND THAT STONE!

Master Roshi takes Goku and Krillin to begin their martial arts training on a jungle island. Krillin cheats to beat Goku in the heated rivalry and wins, but soon has to pay a heavy price for his actions.

Episode 017 - June 18, 1986 / September 11, 2001

命がけ！牛乳はいたつ, Inochigake! Gyuunyuu Haitatsu, With Life at Stake! Milk Delivery

MILK DELIVERY

As part of their training, Goku and Krillin must deliver milk to a person who lives high up on a mountain. It sounds simple, but soon they are crossing deep ravines and dangerous deserts, wading through swift, powerful rivers and running for their lives from voracious dinosaurs. And that's before breakfast! 

Episode 018 - June 25, 1986 / September 12, 2001

亀仙流きつーい修業, Kamesenryuu Kitsuui Shugyou, Kame-sennin's Method of Inte~nse Training

THE TURTLE HERMIT WAY

Goku and Krillin's training continues as they till the ground with their bare hands, dodge a swarm of angry bees and swim with sharks. Can Goku and Krillin survive the training to prepare for the World Martial Arts Tournament?

Episode 019 - July 2, 1986 / September 13, 2001

天下一武道会はじまる！, Tenkaichi Budoukai Hajimaru!, The Tenkaichi Budokai Begins!

THE TOURNAMENT BEGINS

The greatest warriors from around the world are gathered to battle one another in the greatest martial arts tournament ever. Can Goku and Krillin make it past the Elimination Round to participate in the World Martial Arts Tournament?

Episode 020 - July 9, 1986 / September 14, 2001

でるか！？修行の威力, Deru ka!? Shugyou no Iryoku, Will it Appear?! The Power From the Training

ELIMINATION ROUND

The tournament is in full swing as Yamcha, Goku and Krillin all vie to become one of the eight finalists. Who will make it past the Elimination Round to compete in the World Martial Arts Tournament?

Episode 021 - July 16, 1986 / September 17, 2001

危うし！クリリン, Ayaushi! Kuririn, Watch Out! Kuririn

SMELLS LIKE TROUBLE

The final eight competitors draw lots for their match-ups in the World Martial Arts Tournament. Krillin draws the first match, against an unusually repulsive oaf named Bacterian. It will take some innovative strategy to beat this monstrous man.

Episode 022 - July 23, 1986 / September 18, 2001

ヤムチャＶＳジャッキーチュン, Yamucha Tai Jakkii Chun, Yamcha vs Jackie Chun

QUARTER FINALS BEGIN

The final matches continue with Jackie Chun defeating Yamcha and knocking him out of the tournament. But there is something mysterious about Jackie Chun. What could his secret be?

Episode 023 - July 30, 1986 / September 19, 2001

出たーっ！強敵ギラン, Detaa! Kyouteki Giran, He's Here! The Mighty Foe Giran

THE MONSTER BEAST GIRAN

Goku is set to fight the fierce warrior Giran. He manages to ward off Giran's powerful attacks until Giran takes Goku by surprise. Suddenly defenseless, how can Goku get out of this mess and win the match?

Episode 024 - August 6, 1986 / September 20, 2001

クリリン必死の大攻防戦, Kuririn Hisshi no Daikoubousen, Kuririn's Desperate Offensive-Defensive Battle

KRILLIN'S FRANTIC ATTACK

Jackie Chun and Krillin square off in the semi-final match. Unable to match Jackie in brute strength or speed, Krillin must use his wits. But is this enough to win the battle and just who is this mysterious Jackie Chun?

Episode 025 - August 13, 1986 / September 21, 2001

たて悟空！恐るべき天空Ｘ字拳, Tate Gokuu! Osoru Beki Tenkuupekejiken, Get Up, Goku! The Fearsome Tenku Pekeji-ken

DANGER FROM ABOVE

Goku fights Nam, the poor farmer who has entered the tournament so that he can use the championship money to buy water for his drought-stricken village. But Nam is more than just a farmer and they wage an incredible battle. Only one of them can win and advance to the finals.

Episode 026 - August 20, 1986 / September 24, 2001

決勝戦だ！！カメハメ波, Kesshousen Da!! Kamehameha, The Final Round!! Kamehameha

THE GRAND FINALS

The final bout begins between Goku and Jackie Chun. It's a huge battle between master and student with only one winner!

Episode 027 - August 27, 1986 / September 25, 2001

悟空・最大のピンチ, Gokuu · Saidai no Pinch, Goku – The Greatest Pinch

NUMBER ONE UNDER THE MOON

The final match between Goku and Jackie Chun rages on for hours, the fighters matching technique for technique even as the sun begins to set. Jackie resorts to his fearsome "World Surprise Attack". Goku is about to concede defeat when the sight of the newly risen full moon catches his eye. Anything can happen now!

Episode 028 - September 3, 1986 / September 26, 2001

激突！！パワー対パワー, Gekitotsu!! Pawaa Tai Pawaa, Clash!! Power vs Power

THE FINAL BLOW

The tournament has turned serious with Jackie Chun's titanic Kamehameha Wave that has destroyed half the arena and perhaps Goku with it. But no.the Kamehameha Wave was aimed at the moon not Goku! The winner of the Tournament will be decided not by Kamehameha Waves and transformations but by hand-to-hand combat. The fight rages on for four hours. Will Goku or Jackie Chun emerge champion of the World Martial Arts Tournament?

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