Krillin

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Krillin (original: 小林)
Alias(es)	Krillin No. 1 (Son Wukong's training companion); Krillin No. 2 (the Red Ribbon Army world); Krillin No. 3 (the third parallel world) 48
Species/Race	Human/Earthling 11
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Turtle Hermit School; Red Ribbon Army in the world threatened by Evil Son Goku 12 24 25
Occupation/Role	Martial artist; Red Ribbon Army soldier and defender of humanity in an alternate world 24 25
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 11

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Tournament-level martial artist	11	Possesses enough raw strength to knock a thin monk out of the ring at dangerous speed, though he initially lacks control over that strength.
Learns through defeat	14	Loses an “instructional bout” to Mary Sue after asking Zhang Wutian for advice; the experience is framed as valuable growth.
Breakthrough under Mr. Popo	28	While training with Zhang Wutian, Son Wukong, and Tien Shinhan, he exceeds the combat-power limit he believed he had reached and qualifies to enter the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.
Adapts to fourfold gravity	29	Adapts to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber’s gravity second among the group and begins daily sparring against Son Wukong.
Post-chamber fighter	30	Is defeated by Son Wukong’s Kamehameha, but accepts the result without excuses and recognizes her exceptional growth.
Improved ki sensing	45	Can sense the return of Master Roshi, Chiaotzu, Master Shen, Yamcha, and King Piccolo after Shenron resurrects Evil Son Goku’s victims.

Appearance

Krillin is a short, smooth-headed martial artist noted for having no nose. His counterpart from the Evil Son Goku world wears Red Ribbon Army fatigues marked with the organization’s “RR” insignia. 11 24 45

• Smooth, bald head 12
• No visible nose 45
• Alternate-world uniform: Red Ribbon Army military fatigues 24

Personality

Krillin is initially impulsive in combat but capable of immediate self-reflection. After accidentally launching a tournament opponent with excessive force, he regrets the blow rather than becoming angry when Zhang Wutian reprimands him. 11 12

The alternate-world Krillin is more serious and guarded, having fought to protect humanity from Evil Son Goku. Even so, he remains diplomatic: he mediates disputes between Zhang Wutian and Tien Shinhan, accepts evidence of parallel worlds quickly, and treats Zhang Wutian and Son Wukong as friends. 25 26 27 35

He is also candid about his limits. After losing to Son Wukong in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, he acknowledges her strength rather than making excuses. 30

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts

Krillin is a trained Turtle Hermit School martial artist and tournament participant.

• Knocked an opponent from the preliminary ring with enough force to endanger him unintentionally 11
• Competed in the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament, where he faced Bacterian and later Mary Sue 13 14
• Reached the finals of the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament in a separate parallel world 48
• Maintains the humility to seek advice and learn from stronger opponents 14

*Ki* Sensing

Krillin develops the ability to detect living presences and changes in energy.

• Detects the immense ki surge when Evil Son Goku destroys a restaurant and its occupants 32
• Later identifies several resurrected fighters by their ki alone, including Master Roshi and Yamcha 45
• His sensing ability allows him to verify that his restored comrades are truly alive 45

Extreme-Environment Training

In the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Krillin adapts rapidly to four times Earth’s gravity.

• Adapts to the chamber’s gravity second only to Tien Shinhan 29
• Spars daily with Son Wukong after adapting 29
• Leaves the chamber after half a year of internal training with noticeably increased power 30

Relationships

• Son Wukong — Fellow Turtle Hermit School disciple and martial-arts companion. He is confused by her calling Zhang Wutian her husband, but later befriends her alternate-world counterpart as well. 12 26 29
• Zhang Wutian — Initially meets him after Zhang saves the monk Krillin accidentally launched. Their alternate-world versions begin as adversaries but grow into trusted friends. 11 25 35 45
• Tien Shinhan — Fellow Red Ribbon Army defender in the Evil Son Goku world. Krillin regularly mediates between Tien and Zhang Wutian and trains alongside Tien under Mr. Popo. 25 27 28
• Master Roshi — His master. The resurrected Master Roshi praises Krillin for saving his world and calls him a true disciple. 12 45
• Mary Sue — Tournament opponent whose instructional victory gives Krillin a difficult but useful learning experience. 14
• Yamcha — Fellow martial artist and member of the wider group seeking Fortuneteller Baba; both are interested in learning the Flight Technique. 40 41

Story Role / Major Arcs

21st World Martial Arts Tournament

Krillin enters the 21st tournament alongside Son Wukong. During the preliminaries, he sends a thin monk flying with an overly heavy punch; Zhang Wutian saves the monk and later cautions Krillin about his lack of control. 11 12

He is surprised by Son Wukong’s claim that Zhang Wutian is her husband, then learns that their actual relationship is described as father and daughter. 12 Krillin advances to face Mary Sue but loses after a short instructional match. 14

Red Ribbon Army World

A parallel-world Krillin appears as a Red Ribbon Army soldier confronting Zhang Wutian. He joined the organization because Evil Son Goku’s destruction left it as humanity’s last major defense force. 24 25

After Zhang Wutian explains that he comes from another world, Krillin becomes one of the first people to take the claim seriously. He explains his world’s crisis, including the loss of many martial artists and the uselessness of its Dragon Balls after their creator died. 25

Training Against Evil Son Goku

Krillin supports Zhang Wutian’s plan to train before confronting Evil Son Goku. He climbs Korin Tower, trains under Mr. Popo, breaks through his previous limits, and enters the Hyperbolic Time Chamber with the group. 27 28

Inside the chamber, he adapts quickly to the intense gravity and spars with Son Wukong. He ultimately loses to her Kamehameha but recognizes her growth without resentment. 29 30

Evil Son Goku’s Defeat and Resurrection Wish

Krillin joins Zhang Wutian, Son Wukong, and Tien Shinhan in confronting Evil Son Goku. He observes the battle, recognizes the group’s growth, and later remains behind to address his world’s political future after the threat is eliminated. 32 33 35

When Zhang Wutian returns with all seven Dragon Balls, Krillin witnesses the resurrection of everyone killed by Evil Son Goku. He uses ki sensing to recognize the restored presence of Master Roshi and other fallen allies. 45

22nd World Martial Arts Tournament

In another parallel world, a third Krillin is among the eight finalists of the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament. His drawn first-round opponent is Chiaotzu. 48 49

Notable Quotes

“But... we are friends, right?” 35

“A loss is a loss. No need to make excuses for myself.” 30

Trivia

• Krillin is identified as “the strongest Earthling” when Zhang Wutian first spots him at the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament. 11
• Zhang Wutian distinguishes parallel versions of Krillin by numbering them rather than treating them as the same person. 48
• Son Wukong persistently calls him “Brother Krillin” during their Hyperbolic Time Chamber training. 29 30