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Friday, April 16, 2021

Dragon Ball Z: Barefoot Fighter, Chi Chi: The Saiyan Saga

Intro: 5 Years after the defeat of Piccolo Jr by Goku Son at the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament, the world was at peace. Goku married Chi-Chi (a childhood friend) and they had a Son named Gohan (named after goku's late-grandfather). Goku and Gohan are heading towards a reunion with Goku's old friends at Master Roshi's island (the island belonging to his old sensei).

Elsewhere, an odd-looking spacecraft crash lands on Earth. A man in battle armor emerges from the vessel and flies off to scout out a powerful life form called Kakarot,he uses an apparatus on his eye (the scouter) to help him. He picks up a high power level on his scouter,and thinks it's Kakarot.

The scouter leads the mysterious alien to Piccolo. After a brief confrontation,Piccolo attacks the alien,but is shocked when he does no damage.

The alien is about to kill the Green Demon,but he picks up a stronger power level,and deduces that it Is Kakarot. He leaves Piccolo trembling. The green warriorvknows that the ailien is gonna be a problem. 

Goku has arrived at Kame House. He introduces his son to Roshi, Krillin, and Bulma,shocking them a bit. The 3 friends and Turtle Master reminise about old times. Soon,the stranger arrives and surprises everyone. He refers to Goku as Kakarot,which confuses Earth's defender. Goku notices that the alien has a monkey-like tail, just like he himself used to have.

The stranger claims that his name is Raditz,and that he is Goku's older brother. This news shocks the friends and Roshi a bit. Raditz reports that he and Goku are of an alien race called the Saiyans and that he and Goku are among the last few remaining,after a Supernova destroyed their Planet 25-Years ago.

Master Roshi reveals that Goku is indeed an Alien. Grandpa Gohan found a small boy,about 2 or 3 years of age,inside a Space Pod. Gohan tried to to take care of the child,but he was wild and unusually strong for a child,but through life teachings and martial arts training,that wild child became a happy,loving boy. 

The story grabs Goku's attention and confronts Raditz,who reveals that Goku's (Kakarot's) mission was to kill everyone on Earth. He reveals that the Saiyan's work for a Planet Redistribution Group,which takes over Worlds for other races aka their clients. They either enslave or exterminate the Planet's original inhabitants.

Goku and friends are disgusted by this. Raditz tells Goku that he came to retreive him for a mission. Goku refuses. Raditz notices Gohan and asks if the Boy's Goku's Son? Goku attacks Raditz but is beaten. Raditz then takes Gohan Hostage.

Raditz tells Goku to exterminate the population of Earth within 48-Hours,or the next time he sees his sone will be as a corpse. Raditz leaves with a crying Gohan. Frustrated,Goku summons the Flying Nimbus,in an attempt to go after his evil brother,but Roshi tells Goku that Raditz is too strong a d that they need a plan.

Suddenly,Piccolo appears and offers to help Goku defeat Raditz. Goku accepts his offer and together they follow after Raditz. Meanwhile,at the site of Raditz' Space Pod,The Saiyan,annoyed by Gohan's crying,locks the boy in his Space Pod.

Goku and Piccolo arrive and confront the Saiyan. Ready to fight,Goku and Piccolo remove their weighted clothing (undershirt,wristbands,and boots for goku; turban and cape for piccolo). Raditz is not impressed and tells them that his 2 Saiyan Comrads are much stronger and much more skilled than he is.  

Goku and Piccolo are no match for Raditz in combat,so they decide to have Goku distract Raditz,while Piccolo gathers energy for an attack strong enough to defeat the Saiyan. This plan fails,as does Goku's attempt to stop Raditz by grabbing his tail ends when Him gets tricked by his brother. Raditz tortures Goku,causing Gohan to unleash his latent abilities. In a fit of rage,Gohan breaks out of Raditz' Pod and strikes Him in the chest. Gohan falls unconcious due to power exaustion.

Just as Raditz was about to Kill Gohan,Goku grabs Raditz from behind, allowing Piccolo to use his Special Beam Cannon technique on The Saiyan - killing them both.

Before he succumbs to his wound, Raditz is informed by Piccolo that Goku will be revived via the Dragon Balls. Raditz tells his enemies that his 2 Saiyan Comrads will arrive on Earth within a year...for the Dragon Balls. Bulma, Krillin, and Master Roshi arrive to witness Goku's death.  

Goku's body dissapears and Piccolo reveals that it was all Kami,the guardian of Earth's,doing and that Kami has taken Goku to Otherworld personally. He tben explains the upcoming Saiyan crisis. 

Bulma wonders how Raditz was able to find them so quickly. Piccolo tells her that the Saiyan had a device on his face that detects a person's location and power level.

Bulma takes Raditz's scouter in order to repair it and find Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, and Chiaotzu. Piccolo decides to take Gohan into his custody for special training,since the boy has the potential to be the strongest on Earth and they're gonna need all the help they can get against the Saiyan's.

Goku's friends object,but Piccolo doesn't care and threatens to kill anyone who dares try a rescue attempt. Piccolo flies away with Gohan. Meanwhile,Raditz's 2 Saiyan Comrads,Nappa and Vegeta,prepare for their journey to Earth,where the plan on using the Dragon Balls to gain Immortality.

In Other World, Kami arranges for Goku to be allowed to travel to King Kai via the million-mile-long Snake Way; King Kai will then train Goku in advanced fighting techniques, in hopes that by the time he is revived,Goku will be strong enough to face the Saiyans who are heading towards Earth.

King Yemma,the Ultimate Judge on Otherworld,allows Goku to seek out King Kai for training.

While Goku starts his journey along the long road,Krillin Visit's the Son Home and tells Chi-Chi about her Husband's death and her Son's plight. Chi-Chi doesn't take the news well and faints.

Meanwhile,Piccolo tells Gohan of his father's fate. Gohan doubts that he has any significant intrinsic power, so Piccolo uses a dramatic method to demonstrate Gohan's hidden power - he throws Gohan at a rock, which Gohan destroys reflexively. To toughen Gohan up,Piccolo leaves him alone for Wilderness training,despite the kid's objections. 
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The Story Begins at The Son Home at Mount Poaz, Chi-Chi is taking a break from her Housewife duties and is training outside. Like with Goku, Chi-Chi decided to keep up her Martial Arts training..even after starting a family. She is wearing her usual attire. Her Boots, Bracelets, and Shawl were weighted. During their Honeymoon,Goku taught Chi-Chi how to fly and to sense ones ki.

She's training hard in preparation to fight Piccolo and get her son back. Watching her proudly is her father,The Ox King. They are interrupted by a visitor riding in a hover car. It's Yajirobe. The Sumo/Vagabond/Samurai jumps out of his car.

Yajirobe asks Chi-Chi if she's Goku wife. Chi-Chi asks who he is. Yajirobe tells Chi-Chi his name and that he's a friend of her Husbands. Yajirobe tells Chi Chi that she is to report to Kami's Lookout for Special training. Chi-Chi thanks Yajirobe for the Invite, but tells him that she has to Rescue her Son From Piccolo.

Yajirobe decides to just leave, but tells her that the offer still stands. As Yajirobe leaves,Ox King asks Chi-Chi why she didn't take the offer? Chi-Chi tells him that The Z Fighters can handle those Aliens and that Gohan needs her. And needs rescuing.

Ox sighs as Chi Chi continues Training for the eventual fight with Piccolo. Days Later The Z Fighters (tien, yamcha, krillin, and chiaotzu...and yajirobi) are training at Kami's lookout. Chi-Chi arrives to seek training from Kami so that she can defeat Piccolo. The Z fighters are surprised to see her.  

Krillin asks Chi-Chi what she's doing here. Chi-Chi wants to train here so that she can defeat Piccolo and save her Son. Kami arrives and tells Chi-Chi that her Son is fine,he assures her. Kami introduces himself to Chi-Chi and tells her that Gohan is slowly getting used to the wilderness training Piccolo is putting him though. He promises to keep an eye on him.

Chi-Chi is somewhat relieved and is ready to start training. Months later, Goku is training at King Kai's place in the Otherworld and Gohan is training with Piccolo in the wastelands. Chi-Chi is besting the other Z fighters during her training session with them. Kami is pleased at Chi-Chi's proses.

During their time together,Gohan's kindness and friendship slowly starts to change Piccolo. Kami notices this too.

2 Months Later, The Training is complete for ALL parties and they are ready for battle. Chi-Chi leaves early to search for Piccolo. Master Roshi and Bulma have gathered all 7 Dragon Balls and wish Goku back. Soon after Goku leaves King Kai's Planet and heads back to King Yemma's Check-In station via Snake Way.

The Saiyan's (Nappa and Vegeta) arrive and destroy a city. They then search for the Dragon Balls and The Strongest Fighter (Piccolo), who they believe know about the balls.  

Chi-Chi arrives at Piccolo and Gohan's Location. Gohan is both surprised and happy to see his mom and gives her a hug. Piccolo isn't amused and asks what the hell does she want? Chi-Chi's here to gether Son back...and to Slay Piccolo.

Piccolo tells her to get a life and Leave. Warning her that The Saiyan's will be here any moment and that they don't need any distractions. However,Piccolo does sense a great increase in Chi-Chi's power.  

Suddenly, Krillin Arrives...but so do the Saiyan's. The 4 have a face-off against the Saiyan's. Piccolo learns for the first time that he is a Namekian, a member of an alien race from the planet called Namek, when told by Vegeta. Kami also hears this revelation.

Vegeta orders Nappa to summon the Saibamen. So, Nappa plants seeds in the ground, and seven Saibamen are born. Chi-Chi is freaked out some, but swiftly regains her composure and readies for battle. Tien, Chiaotzu, and then Yamcha fly in to join in the battle. Vegeta suggests they have a game of one-on-one and instructs the Saibamen to use all of their power during their fights.

Tien faces off first against a Saibaman. Tien overpowers the Saibaman, but before he's able to finish it off, Vegeta accuses the Saibaman of having held back his full power and subsequently destroys the Saibaman as incentive to the remaining five to obey the order to use their full strength. Next, Yamcha decides to fight in place of Krillin; the Saibaman latches onto him and self-destructs, killing Yamcha.

Enraged, Chi-Chi and Krillin attack The remaining 6 Saibamen..defeating them. Krillin uses a Super Kamehameha to destroy them all. Now it's Nappa's turn to fight and he gives the Z Fighters a tough time. During a one-on-one fight with Nappa, Tien loses his arm to the Big Saiyan. In an act of desperation, Chiaotzu attaches himself to Nappa's back and sacrifices himself using his Kamikaze Doll technique, but Nappa is unharmed by it....only managing to crack his armor.

Grief stricken by Chiaotzu's sacrifice, Tien uses his Tri-Beam technique on Nappa, but this also fails...only managing to destroy his armor and stinging him. Tien dies of exhaustion as a result. With the Z Fighters now down 4, the team can do nothing but hope for Goku's arrival.

The Saiyans soon learn of this and scoff at the notion that Goku,a man who had problems with Raditz,
could possibly defeat tbem. Krillin informs the duo of Goku's special training. Intrigued by the possibility of challenging a newly strengthened Goku, Vegeta issues a three-hour reprieve to wait for Goku to arrive.

Chi-Chi is relieved. During the Break Chi-Chi instructs Gohan to go home and that the Battlefield is no place for Children. Gohan does what he's told, until he is stopped by Nappa's blast. The Big Saiyan Taunts him. This angers Chi-Chi and Gohan decides to stay to see the big Saiyan get what's coming to him.  

The 3 Hours expire and Goku is still traveling on Snake Way. The battle with the Saiyans recommences. Chi-Chi is ready for battle and removes her weighted clothing (shawl, boots ,and bracelets). At that moment however, Goku finally reaches the end of Snake Way, is teleported back to Earth by Kami, and flies straight to the battlefield on the Nimbus Cloud. On his way, Goku gets some Senzu Beans (4) from Korin. Goku eats one and regains the energy he lost during his long run on Snake Way. Nappa beats up on Krillin and even attacks and beats Chi-Chi...who's saved by Piccolo.

Upon sensing Goku's impending arrival on his scouter and discovering that Goku's power level is now far greater than expected, Vegeta orders Nappa to kill the remaining Z Fighters, including Piccolo. Vegeta reveals that they came to Earth with the intent on using Earth's dragon balls and wishing for immortality, 
which they learned about by monitoring Raditz's conversations while he was on Earth.

Vegeta claims that he and Nappa can later go to Planet Namek and use the original Namekian Dragon Balls to wish for immortality. Gohan invokes Nappa and they start to fight..much to Chi-Chi's dismay. Gohan hits the Big Beast Hard. Angry, Nappa fires a powerful ki blast at Gohan, but Piccolo jumps in the way at the last second to shield Gohan from the blast.

The Blast brings Piccolo at death's door.Piccolo reveals to Gohan that he is the only one who treated him with kindness and friendship and that he did enjoy their time together. He then tells Gohan that he's come a long way since they first met and that he's proud of him.

With Those Words,Piccolo dies, as does Kami and Earth's Dragon Balls. While dying,Kami tells Mr.Popo (his assistant) to remember the Dragon Balls of Namek.Chi-Chi gains respect for Piccolo.

Gohan grows enraged and fires a Powerful Masenko at Nappa. Nappa blocks the Blast and is impressed with the Kids Power. As is Chi-Chi. Nappa prepares to destroy the tired Gohan,when Chi-Chi attacks (she's barefoot too,since she removed her boots). She is beaten.

Goku finally arrives at the battlefield just in time to save Gohan,Chi-Chi, and Krillin. After healing the 3 with his remaining Senzu beans, Goku engages Nappa in battle. Despite the mighty Nappa's efforts, it quickly becomes clear that he is no match for Goku's new level of power. Realizing this, Vegeta finally decides to step into the fight.

With Vegeta ready to enter the fight, Nappa realizes that he has lost, and prepares to attack Gohan, Chi-Chi, and Krillin. However, Goku disables Nappa by using his new Kaio-ken technique. With his partner now useless, Vegeta launches Nappa into the sky and mercilessly kills him with a powerful ki blast.

Goku tells Gohan, Chi-Chi, and Krillin to leave so he can fight Vegeta without distraction. After moving to a new battleground, the last two Saiyans begin their epic battle. However, Vegeta is much more powerful than Nappa was, and Goku eventually realizes that even the two-times Kaio-ken isn't enough to defeat his opponent. He then decides to break his promise to King Kai and use the three-times Kaio-ken.
 
Goku powers up with the three-times Kaio-ken and attacks Vegeta with his increased power and speed. Vegeta is filled with rage as he's realized that Goku's power level exceeds his own, so he attempts to destroy Earth with his Galick Gun technique. Goku counters this with the Kamehameha wave and overcomes Vegeta's blast by using the four-times Kaio-ken. The Saiyan Prince is sent Flying into the Stratosphere.

Vegeta then searches for the moon to transform into a Great Ape and increase his power level, he fails to find it and figures  that it has been destroyed (and it was, by piccolo earlier last year due to gohan's transformation).

Vegeta returns to the Battlefield and releases a ball of ki that simulates the moon, and uses its energy to transform into a Great Ape, which multiplies his power level by 10. Chi-Chi,Krillin and Gohan sense Vegeta's increased power and decide to return to help Goku. Though at first Chi-Chi requests for Gohan to go home,but after a small argument, she decides to let him help.

Goku uses Tien's Solar Flare technique to blind the Great Ape Vegeta in order to buy time to create a Spirit Bomb, but Vegeta attacks Goku the instant he finishes gathering ki. Even in his battered state, Goku manages to wound Vegeta's eye, but he ends up with Vegeta crushing him in his hand and breaking most of his body and bones in the process.

While hiding, Gohan,, Chi-Chi,and Krillin watch the fight and try to come up with a plan to cut off Vegeta's tail. They fail, but Yajirobe comes out of nowhere and severs Vegeta's tail with his sword, forcing Vegeta back into his original form.

Vegeta then angrily confronts Gohan, who is reluctant to fight at first, until he gets support from Goku. Chi-Chi (still barefoot and without her weighted items)also decides to fight telling Vegeta that if he messes with her family, he messes with her. So it's now Mother and Son against the Saiyan Prince. Goku entrusts Krillin with the remaining ki from the Spirit Bomb (another technique he learned from King Kai, along with the Kaioken.).

Krillin throws the Spirit Bomb at Vegeta, but the Saiyan Prince manages to dodge it at the last second. Following Goku's advice, Gohan rebounds the Spirit Bomb back at Vegeta, though, surprisingly, Vegeta survives the hit.

Nearly out of Power and damaged beyond belief, Vegeta fires a huge wide blast of energy that damages the heroes. Yajirobe strikes Vegeta in the back with His sword,but that doesn't stop The Saiyan Prince. Yajirobe is beaten down. He then targets Gohan.

Chi-Chi slowly gets up and sees Vegeta ready to Kill her Son. Enraged, Chi-Chi attacks Vegeta and Beats him up. Vegeta,too weak to manage a defense, is helpless. After the Beat down, Chi-Chi is exhausted and The Saiyan Prince is on the brink of death. Finally defeated, Vegeta summons his space pod and attempts to escape, but Krillin grabs Yajirobe's sword and prepares to finish Vegeta off.

Before Krillin deals the final blow to Vegeta, Goku intercedes. He asks Krillin to allow Vegeta to live, as Goku wishes to show him mercy to prove that they are Better than him. Goku also wants to fight him again. Krillin reluctantly agrees and Vegeta leaves Earth. Master Roshi, Bulma, and Korin fly to where Goku,, Chi-Chi, Gohan, and Krillin are.

Continued In The Namek Saga.

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