Ch. 21The Old Man in the Dream
Key Plot Points and Events
- Gohan reveals he learned the Clone Technique and Instant Transmission in a dream from an old man.
- Goku spars with Gohan's clone, which is at one-thousandth of Gohan's strength, and struggles despite using the Kaio-ken.
- Goku realizes he's far weaker than Gohan and decides to train harder to catch up.
Character Developments
- Gohan: Shows significant growth in strength, capable of creating a clone at one-thousandth of his power.
- Goku: Realizes the vast gap between his strength and Gohan's, motivating him to train harder.
- Piccolo: Acknowledges Gohan's immense strength and doesn't interfere with Goku's training.
Significant Themes
- The power of training and dedication (Goku's resolve to catch up to Gohan).
- The vast difference in strength between characters (Gohan vs. Goku and Piccolo).
Character Interactions
- Goku and Gohan: Goku spars with Gohan's clone, highlighting the power gap between them.
- Goku and Piccolo: They both acknowledge Gohan's immense strength and Goku's need to train harder.
- Gohan and Piccolo: Piccolo expresses displeasure at Gohan having his clone hold back during sparring.