Recaps

Lin Fei awakened as Krillin with Saitama’s strength and began adapting through intense training, while his growing closeness with Bulma and rivalry with Yamcha shaped his return to the World Martial Arts Tournament. Krillin advanced to the quarterfinals, while Goku won his match against Chi-Chi after recalling their childhood promise to marry.

• Lin Fei awoke as Krillin, chose the Saitama template from the Invincible Devour System, and gained a growth-version Serious Punch after a painful transformation.
• Krillin proved his identity to Bulma, then adapted to Saitama training as his strength grew and his changed appearance startled Bulma and Master Roshi.
• Krillin defeated Yamcha’s attacks without moving his feet, then trained in Dr. Brief’s Gravity Room and received a custom Battle Suit from Bulma.
• Bulma kissed Krillin before he left for the tournament, triggering the system to grant him Genius Intellect.
• Krillin reunited with Master Roshi and Yamcha, then arrived at Papaya Island, where Goku appeared and Tien Shinhan focused on Krillin.
• Goku defeated King Chaba, while Krillin received Bulma’s Battle Suit and later defeated Yamcha to advance to the top eight.
• Tien Shinhan overcame Tao Pai Pai and advanced to the semifinals, while Goku faced an angry young woman who accused him of forgetting her.
• Goku carried Chi-Chi out of the ring, then remembered their childhood promise to marry and admitted he had mistaken a bride for something to eat.

Krillin defeated Piccolo, Mr. Shen, and Goku to win the tournament, then married Bulma and used Shenron to help everyone survive in space. As Krillin prepared for the Saiyan threat, Golden Haired Lanchi entered his life and the System assigned him a new mission.

• Yajirobe attacked Mr. Shen, who dodged his punches with casual movements.
• Krillin dispersed Piccolo’s attack without killing him, while the crowd fled after recognizing the Demon King.
• Goku defeated Tien Shinhan in the second semifinal, while Krillin recognized Mr. Shen as Kamin and beat him in their match.
• Krillin claimed Goku’s Battle Instinct reward and defeated Goku in the final, becoming tournament champion.
• Krillin kissed Bulma in public, then took her on a trip to collect Dragon Balls before they confessed their love.
• Krillin helped Chi-Chi financially, brought Master Roshi to West City, and continued gathering Dragon Balls with Bulma.
• Krillin and Bulma held a lavish wedding, and Krillin used Shenron to give everyone an Absolute Survival Physique so they could survive in space.
• Krillin told Bulma that the Saiyans would come to Earth, then caught Lanchi during a bank robbery and disarmed her when she tried to take him hostage.
• After the System assigned Krillin the Taming the Wild Horse mission, Golden Haired Lanchi cooked breakfast, changed into Blue Haired Lanchi, and began cleaning while Bulma worried about Krillin’s energy.

Krillin strengthened his family and allies while preparing for the Saiyans, guiding Goku to King Kai and developing powerful new techniques. The arc ends as Krillin brings Goku back to Earth and Vegeta and Nappa descend toward the assembled fighters.

• Krillin and Bulma welcomed Lanchi into their family, and Krillin learned the Saiyans would arrive in five years.
• Krillin discovered that his unborn child had SSS-Rank potential, then welcomed Goku, Chi-Chi, and Gohan to Capsule Corporation as Trunks and Gohan began to bond.
• Krillin trained through a super typhoon, taught Trunks to fly, and sensed Raditz arrive on Earth.
• Raditz revealed his plans to conquer Earth and took Gohan hostage, but Krillin killed him after learning Vegeta and Nappa would arrive in a year.
• Krillin accompanied Goku along Snake Way to King Kai’s Planet, where he mastered Kaio-ken and awakened the Saint Buddha Form.
• Krillin returned to Earth and found Piccolo training Trunks and Gohan, then brought the other fighters to Capsule Corporation and organized six months of training.
• With the Saiyans approaching, Krillin summoned Shenron, then used Instant Transmission to bring Goku back to Earth.
• Krillin and Goku reunited with Piccolo, Gohan, Trunks, Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu, Yamcha, and Golden Haired Lanchi as two Saiyan spaceships entered Earth’s atmosphere.

Krillin defeats the Saiyan invasion, then travels with the others to Namek to oppose Frieza’s forces and gather the Dragon Balls. After gaining new power through the Sacred Baptism, he leaves Vegeta to settle his grudge with Sabo and destroys Zarbon, completing the Namek mission.

• Vegeta and Nappa arrived on Earth, and Vegeta sent six Saibamen to attack the fighters.
• Yamcha killed the Saibamen, then Trunks challenged Nappa until Krillin stepped in and stopped Nappa’s blast with his bare hand.
• Krillin unleashed his power, killed Nappa with an Ordinary Punch, and watched Goku fight Vegeta.
• Goku pushed Vegeta back with Kaio-ken, but Vegeta transformed into a Great Ape, and Krillin destroyed the form with a Serious Punch and tore off Vegeta’s tail.
• Krillin spared Vegeta after Goku asked for a future rematch, and the group learned Frieza was heading to Namek to seek eternal life.
• Bulma took Krillin, Goku, Piccolo, Gohan, and Trunks aboard the Hope, and they reached Namek after surviving an asteroid belt and a pirate attack.
• Krillin saved Elder Moori’s village by defeating Dodoria, then received the Four-Star Dragon Ball and learned about the Tears of Agisa.
• Krillin found Aki at the Hidden Land of Gods and underwent a Sacred Baptism that strengthened him and granted immortality.
• Aki joined Krillin’s group, and Vegeta began fighting Sabo while Krillin stayed aside.
• Zarbon attacked Krillin, who erased him with a Serious Punch and completed the Namek mission, gaining a new transformation ability.