Nam's Defeat, Goku and the Turtle Hermit's Showdown

Seeing Goku get back to his feet, the spectators couldn't help cheering, thrilled by the tenacious fighter!

Nam stared at the awakened Goku, his face full of disbelief. Clearly, he couldn't accept that anyone could wake up after taking that attack.

"Damn it! I must've missed just now. That has to be it!"

Nam guessed that his attack must have missed. Otherwise, Son Goku wouldn't have been able to withstand it.

"If that's the case, then I'll just have to try again. This time, I'll make sure you can't get back up!"

This time, a fierce glint appeared in Nam's eyes. He was clearly planning to give it everything he had. The reason he could never give up told him that he couldn't lose. If he did, all hope would be gone!

"Ah!"

He let out a loud roar!

He leaped into the sky. This time, he clearly went even higher than before, and his attack would be even more powerful.

How would Goku respond this time?

Watching Nam soar into the sky, Goku shouted excitedly!

"Wow! I want to learn that too!"

Then he leaped into the sky himself.

Nam had already soared above the clouds, reaching an incredible height. The people on the ground couldn't even see him.

Nam looked down at the ground, his expression solemn. He had resolved to knock Goku out for good.

Suddenly, he saw Goku flying up toward him too!

"How is that possible?"

Goku realized he had gone higher than Nam.

"Ah! I went too far!"

Then he dropped toward Nam, stopping at about the same height.

Nam was so stunned that he couldn't wait to land and fight Goku. He wanted to finish him off in midair.

Seeing Nam rush toward him, Goku didn't get caught up in a drawn-out fight. Instead, he dropped toward the ground.

Nam was delighted to see this, because it meant he could use his Sky Cross Fist.

He quickly crossed his arms, preparing to land a heavy blow on Kid Goku as he touched down. But Goku leaped away the instant he landed and launched a fierce flying kick straight ahead.

By sheer chance, it struck Nam right in the stomach.

In truth, it wasn't chance at all. It was Goku's powerful battle instinct.

Goku's kick sent Nam flying right out of the ring!

After a moment of silence, the spectators suddenly erupted in cheers!

"Thanks to Nam and Goku for that exciting match, and congratulations to our own Goku for advancing to the final two! He'll be competing for the championship!"

The Announcer was thrilled too, clearly fired up by their spectacular fight!

Congratulations to Goku as well for advancing to the championship match.

After being defeated by Goku, Nam also stepped into the ring. Seeing his grim expression, one might have thought he was about to attack Goku again.

In fact, Nam was only troubled because he didn't have enough money to buy water.

Nam held out his hand to Kid Goku. Clearly, he still possessed a martial artist's noble character and accepted his defeat wholeheartedly.

He sincerely admired the young man before him and felt no jealousy at all. As for the water, he would just have to find a way to get some later.

Afterward, the surrounding area was filled with cheering and celebration!

Backstage, Nam was feeling dejected. He thought of his family and friends back home, and of how the people there had pooled their money to pay for his trip. He couldn't help feeling downcast. In the end, he had let his fellow villagers down.

When Master Roshi, disguised as Jackie Chan, used the Reading Technique to see into Nam's heart, he couldn't help being moved by the man's kindness.

"Nam, catch!"

Master Roshi tossed something to Nam.

"This is..."

Nam opened his palm and saw that it was a Hoi-Poi Capsule.

Nam was puzzled. He didn't know why Jackie Chan had given him a Hoi-Poi Capsule.

"There's nothing inside, but you can use it to store water. A lot of water."

The Turtle Hermit spoke slowly.

"What? How did you know that?"

Nam was stunned that the Turtle Hermit knew what he was thinking.

"Because I'm Master Roshi!"

The Turtle Hermit said proudly.

"Then why are you dressed like this? And your hair...?"

Nam was curious. Now that he knew this was Master Roshi, he no longer wondered how Master Roshi could read his mind. In the martial arts world, the Turtle Hermit was practically a sage.

"I used some superglue. My head's starting to itch!"

The Turtle Hermit laughed.

"Why are you dressed up as Jackie Chan?"

"Well, I did it for my students. After my training, their strength improved far beyond what I'd expected. I wanted them to understand that there's always someone stronger, so I had to disguise myself like this and compete under the name Jackie Chan to test them."

The Turtle Hermit spoke meaningfully.

"You must know that beneath Goku's wild nature lies incredible strength. You fought him, so you probably understand that better than anyone! If Goku became champion at such a young age, I was afraid he'd get too full of himself. That would seriously hinder his future development as a martial artist. So, as his master, I decided to rein in his pride, lest he think himself above everyone else and neglect the cultivation of his heart!"

At that moment, the Turtle Hermit was nothing like his usual eccentric self. Instead, he carried the bearing of a true grandmaster.

"Ah, Master Roshi truly went to such lengths for his students! They're fortunate to have a teacher like you."

Nam said with great admiration.

"Master Roshi, I suppose I'd better return this to you, since I don't have the money to buy water!"

Nam looked troubled. He was clearly worried about the water.

"Come with me!"

Then the Turtle Hermit led Nam to a well and explained, "There's plenty of water here, and it's free. If you went to buy water, people would probably laugh at you!"

The Turtle Hermit laughed heartily.

What!

Nam couldn't believe that water, so precious where he came from, was free here. He was astonished!

Just then!

The Announcer's voice suddenly rang out: "Next, Goku will face Jackie Chan! Let's look forward to an even more exciting match!"

The Turtle Hermit heard the announcement and walked off with his hands behind his back. Watching him leave, Nam was filled with gratitude, and tears welled in his eyes.

Suddenly, the Turtle Hermit ran back, as if he'd remembered something. He leaned close to Nam and whispered, "In a moment, you..."

Nam nodded in agreement.

At the arena, the two fighters stepped into the ring amid the spectators' cheers. Before entering, the Turtle Hermit had run into Yamcha, who quietly said, "You're Master Roshi, aren't you?"

The Turtle Hermit hadn't expected Yamcha to keep insisting on it. After taking a couple of steps, he pointed toward the stands and said, "Look, isn't Master Roshi right there? I told you I wasn't Master Roshi."

Yamcha followed his gaze and really did see the Turtle Hermit in the crowd. He was stunned. Could that mean this man really wasn't Master Roshi?

Krillin thought it over too. It seemed the old man Jackie Chan really wasn't Master Roshi. Goku also smiled and said, "I never imagined there'd be another master like the old Turtle Hermit!"

Then Goku eagerly stepped into the ring, clearly looking forward to fighting Jackie Chan!