Ziye

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ziye (子夜)
Species/Race	Human 4 41
Gender	Male
Age	Introduced as 16; later notes state that his body physically regressed and his actual age is unknown. 4 33
Affiliation	Turtle School; Bulma and Goku's Dragon Ball search party 5 17
Occupation/Role	Martial artist, hunter, traveler 4 29
Status	Alive 50
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Combat Power: 6	2	Absorbed a cyan orb marked “+5,” which healed injuries from sparring with Goku and strengthened him.
Combat Power: 15	3	After a month of training and collecting battle-power drops through combat, he surpassed Goku's listed combat power of 10.
+50 combat-power increase	20	Found and absorbed a deep cyan orb marked “+50” at a previous battle site; subsequently demonstrated the Kamehameha.
Combat Power: 204	33	Recorded profile during the Fortuneteller Baba arc.
Combat Power: 408	43	Absorbed a red orb marked “×2,” doubling his listed combat power of 204.
Combat Power: 420	48	Recorded before his World Martial Arts Tournament match against Nam.

Background / History

Ziye awakens alone in a desolate wilderness after being transported from his home, discovering that his body has reverted to its middle-school appearance. A Saber-toothed Tiger nearly kills him before Sun Wukong rescues him. With nowhere familiar to go, Ziye tells Wukong he is an orphan and accepts his offer to stay, hunt, and train together. 1 2

His first spar with Wukong leaves him badly injured, but it also leads to the discovery of cyan battle-power orbs. After absorbing one, Ziye begins rapidly improving and identifies the basic rules of his ability: opponents may drop combat power after battle, with stronger foes and more serious injuries producing better drops. 2 3

Ziye joins Wukong and Bulma on their Dragon Ball journey. He acts as the group's primary protector against beasts, armed criminals, and martial artists, rescuing Bulma from a flying beast, defeating Yamcha, and confronting the Ox-King despite being outmatched. After Shenron is summoned, Ziye uses his wish for rapid recovery before choosing to train under Master Roshi rather than travel to West City with Bulma. 5 8 10 16

Appearance

Ziye initially appears physically de-aged, resembling his middle-school self after arriving in the wilderness. By the time of his listed profile, he is described as exceptionally handsome. 1 33

• Height: 178 cm 33
• Weight: 70 kg 33
• Build: Small enough to be repeatedly mistaken for an ordinary youth early on, despite possessing overwhelming physical strength. 22 23
• Notable impression: Bulma is stunned by his appearance after he bathes and later develops feelings for him. 4 45

Personality

Initially frightened and confused by his sudden displacement, Ziye adapts quickly once he recognizes the danger of his new world. He is calm under pressure, highly competitive, and intensely focused on becoming strong enough to survive future threats. His pursuit of power drives him to seek out Korin Tower and eventually enter the Demon Realm despite repeated warnings. 3 30 39

Ziye is confident to the point of arrogance when facing weaker opponents, often speaking coldly or dismissively in battle. However, he is protective of allies: he saves Bulma from danger, intervenes to protect Wukong from Tao Pai Pai, helps Krillin identify a counter to Wild Man's stench, and spares Tien Shinhan after recognizing the Crane Hermit's corrupt influence. 5 23 30 50

He can also be ruthless toward enemies. Ziye kills Tao Pai Pai, the Red Ribbon Army leader, hostile demons, and challengers to Lena's rule. 31 41 45

Abilities & Skills

Battle-Power Pickup System

Ziye can absorb combat power dropped after battles, usually appearing as colored energy orbs.

• Cyan orbs provide fixed combat-power increases, including documented “+5,” “+1,” and “+50” drops. 2 3 20
• Drops are more valuable when an opponent is stronger or when Ziye is seriously injured. 3
• Opponents near his own level have a lower chance of dropping power. 3
• Enemies far weaker than him do not produce drops, even if he deliberately takes damage. 3
• A red orb marked “×2” doubled his combat power from 204 to 408. 43

Technique Mimicry

Ziye states that he can learn techniques after seeing them once, allowing him to reproduce and improve upon opponents' moves. 31

• Wolf Fang Fist — Copied Yamcha's stance and technique during their first battle, then defeated Yamcha with a stronger version. 8
• Dodon Ray — Learned by observing Tao Pai Pai and later used it to kill him and defeat Fortuneteller Baba's Invisible Man. 31 34
• Thunder Shock Surprise — Understood the energy-conversion principle behind Master Roshi's electrical technique while enduring it, then countered with the same move. 28
• Vortex Air Blade — Learned from Asura and used it against Demon Realm forces. 42 44

Martial Arts and Ki Control

Ziye is a Turtle School disciple who combines high-speed combat, energy manipulation, copied techniques, and his own fighting style.

• Kamehameha — Learned after absorbing the +50 cyan orb; later matched Master Roshi's beam during their tournament fight. 20 27
• Afterimage Technique — Uses high-speed feints and afterimages to deceive opponents, including Master Roshi. 27
• Jeet Kune Do — A self-created martial-arts style unveiled during his semifinal against Jackie Chun. 27
• Extreme speed — Moves too quickly for opponents and most spectators to follow; used this advantage against Magic Wolf, Yamcha, Gola, and the Crane Hermit. 23 24 40 50
• Weakness exploitation — Defeated Wukong in the World Martial Arts Tournament final by grabbing his tail. 28

Lightning Conversion

After Lena reveals that the Grim Reaper's black mist is vulnerable to lightning, Ziye converts his energy into lightning and uses the elemental advantage to defeat Asura. 44

Flight Magic

After leaving the Demon Realm, Ziye independently learns flight magic and flies from Korin Tower to the World Martial Arts Tournament on Papaya Island. 45

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Senzu Beans — Obtained from Korin; restore his health and injuries, including after Asura leaves him near death. 39 41 43
• Hoi-Poi Capsules — Used to store Red Ribbon Army treasure and carry grilled fish. 31 39
• Black bodysuit — Given to him by Lena after his battle with Asura destroys his clothing. 44
• Power Pole — Temporarily borrowed from Wukong to launch himself into the air and rescue Bulma from a flying beast. 5

Relationships

• Sun Wukong / Goku — First friend and training partner. Wukong rescues Ziye, gives him a home, and becomes his friendly rival; Ziye later saves him from Tao Pai Pai. 1 2 30
• Bulma — Initially meets Ziye after accidentally hitting him with her car. She grows attracted to him, while Ziye repeatedly prioritizes training and later apologizes for breaking his promise to visit her. 4 45 46
• Master Roshi — Teacher and Turtle School master. Ziye recognizes Roshi beneath the Jackie Chun disguise and defeats him in the World Martial Arts Tournament semifinal. 17 27 28
• Krillin — Fellow Turtle School disciple. Ziye helps him counter Wild Man by reminding him that he has no nose. 17 23
• Yamcha — Former enemy turned companion. Ziye defeats him with his own Wolf Fang Fist, then later faces him again in the tournament. 8 24
• Korin — Mentor and occasional bargaining partner. Ziye challenges Korin for the Ultra Divine Water and later persuades him to reveal the Demon Realm's entrance with grilled fish. 30 39
• Lena — Demon Realm guide and ally. She rescues Ziye after Asura defeats him, helps him identify the weakness of the Grim Reaper's power, and becomes Demon Realm ruler under his protection and training. 42 44 45
• Asura — Demon King and Ziye's strongest opponent in the Demon Realm. Asura nearly kills Ziye in their first battle, but Ziye returns after receiving the red orb and ultimately kills him. 42 43 44
• Tien Shinhan — Initially a rival aligned with the Crane School. Ziye spares him after the Crane Hermit's assassination attempt and warns him about his master's nature. 48 50

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arrival and Dragon Ball Journey

• Is transported into the Dragon Ball world, rescued by Wukong, and begins training after discovering his battle-power pickup ability. 1 2 3
• Joins Bulma and Wukong's search for the Dragon Balls, protecting the group from monsters, Yamcha, the Rabbit Corps, and other threats. 5 8 13
• Receives a Dragon Ball from Master Roshi and later wishes for rapid recovery from Shenron. 6 16

Turtle School and the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament

• Becomes Master Roshi's disciple alongside Wukong and Krillin. 17
• Absorbs a +50 battle-power orb, learns the Kamehameha, and excels in Roshi's foundational training. 20
• Defeats Magic Wolf and Yamcha, overcomes Jackie Chun/Master Roshi's Thunder Shock Surprise, and wins the tournament by exploiting Wukong's tail weakness. 23 24 28

Korin Tower, Red Ribbon Army, and Fortuneteller Baba

• Travels alone to Korin Tower in search of greater strength and defeats Korin's test after half a month. 29 30
• Saves Wukong from Tao Pai Pai, kills the assassin, destroys the Red Ribbon Army's leadership, collects Dragon Balls, and takes the army's treasury. 30 31
• Fights Fortuneteller Baba's warriors, defeating the Invisible Man and Mummy before allowing Wukong to take the next match. 34 35

Demon Realm Arc

• Enters the Demon Realm specifically to find stronger opponents, defeats Gola, and has Lena guide him toward Asura. 39 40
• Challenges Asura, is defeated by the Hell Remnant transformation, and is secretly rescued by Lena before being thrown into the Ten Thousand Demon Cave. 42 43
• Recovers with a Senzu Bean, absorbs a red doubling orb, rescues a captive princess, and defeats Asura by turning his energy into lightning against the Grim Reaper's power. 43 44
• Refuses the title of Demon Realm lord, installs Lena as ruler, eliminates those plotting against her, and remains for nearly a year to train her. 44 45

22nd World Martial Arts Tournament

• Returns from the Demon Realm having learned flight magic and reunites with the Turtle School group. 45
• Reconciles with Bulma, easily defeats a sumo wrestler and Nam, and unnerves Tien Shinhan with his aura. 46 48
• Survives the Crane Hermit's midnight assassination attempt and chooses to spare Tien Shinhan. 50

Notable Quotes

“The path of martial arts is endless!” 27

“No matter the technique, I can learn it just by watching it once!” 31

“I came here to find a powerful opponent; how could I leave so easily?” 43

Trivia

• Ziye spent 400,000 of his 500,000-yuan tournament prize on a buffet meal for his friends, chiefly to accommodate Goku's appetite. 28 29
• He bartered grilled fish to Korin for a jar of Senzu Beans. 39
• Despite attracting female fans after returning to the tournament, Ziye finds their attention bothersome and deliberately lets Master Roshi take the spotlight during a staged spar. 50