Wukong

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Wukong (悟空)
Alias(es)	Son Goku
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Master Roshi's disciple; travels with Li Shu
Occupation/Role	Martial artist; Dragon Ball seeker
Status	Alive
First Appearance	10

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Combat Power 36	12	Measured while training under Master Roshi alongside Li Shu and Krillin.
Combat Power 80.93	17	Measured shortly before the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament.
Combat Power 83	26	His power rises by 3 during his match with Nam after enduring and learning through combat.
Great Ape — Combat Power 830	30	Transforms under the full moon, gaining a tenfold combat-power increase.
Combat Power 99	31	Reaches 99 following his prolonged Great Ape battle with Li Shu in the tournament final.
Flight Technique	33	Learns ki sensing and achieves stable self-powered flight within minutes of Li Shu's instruction.

Background

Wukong is Li Shu's younger brother and the grandson of Son Gohan. While Li Shu is missing for over a month, Wukong uses a Dragon Ball wish in an attempt to locate him; Shenron can only confirm that Li Shu is alive. Wukong is overjoyed when his brother later returns safely. 10 11

He trains under Master Roshi with Krillin. Although Li Shu initially judges Wukong's strength by combat power, Wukong's growth repeatedly exceeds expectations, particularly when he uses difficult fights to improve himself rather than immediately overwhelming weaker opponents. 12 13 26

At the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament, Wukong reaches the final against Li Shu. He uses his tail in coordinated attacks, unleashes a Kamehameha in Great Ape form, and fights for nearly an hour despite being physically overmatched. He ultimately collapses from exhaustion and loses by a narrow margin. 27 28 30 31

After the tournament, Wukong joins Li Shu in collecting the Dragon Balls. Li Shu teaches him the Flight Technique, which Wukong masters far earlier than expected. Their journey later brings them into conflict with the Red Ribbon Army at Muscle Tower. 33 39 43

Appearance

Wukong is a tailed Saiyan who can transform into a gigantic ape under a full moon.

• Possesses a prehensile tail, which he trains for combat use. 28
• Becomes a fur-covered Great Ape during transformation. 30
• His Great Ape transformation destroys his clothing. 30 42
• Can use the Flying Nimbus. 33 43

Personality

Wukong is cheerful, direct, and intensely enthusiastic about martial arts. He seeks full-power fights with Li Shu and willingly endures pain to improve, even when he could win more easily. 26 27

He is initially naïve about cruelty and evil. Li Shu's harsh treatment of criminals unsettles him because he believes a warning may be enough; after learning of the criminals' actions, however, he agrees to help teach them a lesson, though he remains reluctant to kill. 40 41

Wukong cares deeply for Li Shu. He worries when his brother disappears, consistently calls him “Big Brother,” and eagerly follows him on the Dragon Ball journey and in his ambition to become a hero. 9 11 33 43

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts

Wukong is an exceptionally adaptable close-range fighter whose battle instincts allow him to create openings through unconventional combinations.

• Uses coordinated attacks with his head and tail simultaneously to deceive an opponent's senses. 28
• Can deliberately restrain his power against weaker opponents to pressure them into revealing stronger techniques. 26
• Endures sustained pain and exhaustion in pursuit of improvement. 26 31
• His combat power can increase during battle. 26 31

Kamehameha

Wukong can fire a red energy beam from his mouth while transformed into a Great Ape.

• Uses the attack to brace himself at the edge of the tournament ring and drive Li Shu back. 30
• Has mastered the Kamehameha sufficiently to sense ki, enabling his rapid learning of flight. 33
• His standard Kamehameha proves ineffective against the Fat Dragon's durable body. 50

Flight Technique

After Li Shu explains ki sensing, Wukong rapidly learns to levitate and fly independently.

• Achieves preliminary flight within minutes. 33
• Quickly refines his control and begins flying steadily at increasing speed. 33
• Attempts to race the Flying Nimbus after mastering the technique. 33

Great Ape Transformation

Exposure to a full moon transforms Wukong into a giant ape and multiplies his combat power tenfold.

• Reaches Combat Power 830 from a base power of 83. 26 30
• Retains the ability to speak and reason in this state after Li Shu helps him maintain his sanity. 30
• Cannot end the transformation voluntarily; it ends through exhaustion, severe injury, tail removal, or destruction of the moon. 30
• Displays extreme tenacity, resisting Li Shu for nearly an hour before collapsing. 31

Tail Combat

Wukong has turned a former weakness into a combat asset through training.

• Uses his tail to restrain Li Shu by the neck while attacking from another direction. 28
• His tail training was encouraged by Li Shu, who wanted both brothers to overcome the weakness associated with their tails. 28

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Flying Nimbus — A golden cloud Wukong uses for travel. 33 43
• Ruyi Staff — A size-changing staff Wukong refers to as a “spiritual weapon.” 34
• Senzu Beans — Travels with Li Shu, who uses them to restore injuries and stamina. 16 50

Relationships

• Li Shu — Older brother, traveling companion, sparring partner, and mentor in the Flight Technique. Their rivalry culminates in the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament final. 11 27 31 33
• Master Roshi — Martial arts master who trains Wukong alongside Krillin. 10 12
• Krillin — Fellow disciple and tournament companion. 11 12 19
• Son Gohan — Grandfather. Wukong seeks his Four-Star Ball as a family relic. 33
• Nam — Tournament opponent whom Wukong pushes to use his full potential during their match. 26
• Bulma — Friend and companion from the Dragon Ball journey. 13 31
• General White and the Red Ribbon Army — Enemies encountered during the search for Dragon Balls at Muscle Tower. 43 45 48

Story Role / Major Arcs

Master Roshi Training

Wukong trains with Master Roshi and Krillin while Li Shu evaluates their combat power and joins their regimen. 10 12

21st World Martial Arts Tournament

Wukong advances through the tournament, improves while fighting Nam, and faces Li Shu in the final. Their battle escalates from a martial arts duel into a Great Ape clash; Wukong loses only after prolonged exhaustion. 26 27 30 31

Dragon Ball Journey

Wukong accompanies Li Shu to gather the Dragon Balls for Li Shu's wish for pain immunity. During the journey, he learns the Flight Technique and travels north toward Muscle Tower. 33 35 39 43

Punish the Evil and Promote the Good

Wukong struggles to understand Li Shu's ruthless justice against criminals. After learning about the victims' suffering, he chooses to help discipline the offenders while maintaining that he cannot bring himself to kill. 40 41 42

Muscle Tower

Wukong enters Muscle Tower with Li Shu and defeats numerous Red Ribbon soldiers. He is later paralyzed by the Fat Dragon's electrical attacks, prompting Li Shu to intervene and destroy the creature. 45 48 50

Trivia

• Wukong calls Li Shu “Big Brother.” 11 27
• He struggles to count to sixteen. 48
• He attempts to bite his Ruyi Staff after seeing Li Shu ride and eat the Never-ending Dinosaur Leg. 34
• His eagerness to improve contrasts sharply with Li Shu's aversion to pain and preference for avoiding unnecessary hardship. 17 26