Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Oolong (乌龙) |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Sun Wukong’s companions; defenders of Earth and the universe 68 71 |
| Occupation/Role | Shapeshifter and battlefield support fighter 42 62 |
| Martial Soul | Transformation Magic 40 |
| Residence | Initially lives in an unnamed remote town 5 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 5, “Oolong’s Transformation Capsule” 5 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Transformation Magic martial soul awakened | 40 | Enters the awakening array, whose light takes the shapes of beasts and small animals. His new spirit expands the range of forms he can assume. |
Background / History
Oolong first encounters Sun Wukong and Bulma when they visit his remote town to investigate rumors of a transformation capsule. His otherwise ordinary house has strange, indecipherable symbols on its door. He initially denies possessing the capsule and tries to dismiss them, but Wukong blocks the door and persuades him to demonstrate it 5.
Believing the visitors are easy to fool, Oolong throws a capsule onto the ground, producing an enormous monster. He mocks their apparent fear until Wukong defeats the creature with a single punch. Terrified by Wukong’s strength, Oolong begs for mercy and offers them all his transformation capsules; the pair take a capsule and continue their Dragon Ball search 5.
By the later battles, Oolong is one of Wukong’s trusted companions. Despite his occasional mischief, he is described as someone who steps forward when it matters, contributing to the group’s defense of Earth and the universe 68 71.
Appearance
Oolong is short and round, with small eyes and a compact body that lets him slip through grass unnoticed 5 121.
- Distinctive clothing: Wears unusual attire and a crooked hat during his fantasy-world match 121.
- Later battle outfit: Wears a pink battle suit at the Universe 12 friendship match 171.
Personality
Oolong initially behaves defensively and deceitfully, denying the capsule’s existence before using its monster to frighten his visitors. His confidence depends heavily on believing he has the advantage: after Wukong defeats the monster, his arrogance immediately gives way to trembling fear and flattery 5.
Among his friends, Oolong is mischievous, boastful, and willing to use unconventional tactics. He treats friendly combat as entertainment and defends his interference in Pan’s match by declaring that any method is acceptable if it wins. His humor persists into later gatherings, where his transformations become a source of laughter 121 262.
His enthusiasm can also outrun his caution. On a mysterious planet filled with powerful energy fluctuations, he excitedly assumes there must be treasure, while Puar warns that danger may be present 100.
Abilities & Skills
Transformation Magic
Oolong’s martial soul allows him to assume many different forms. Its principal battlefield uses are confusing opponents, catching them off guard, and creating openings for his companions 40 42 62.
- Tiger form: Becomes an enormous, fanged tiger and charges Puar. Activation involves closing his eyes, reciting an incantation, and surrounding himself with a ring of light 121.
- Dinosaur form: Becomes a gigantic dinosaur capable of breathing a stream of flames 122.
- Return to original form: Reverts to his small body to move discreetly through grass or attempt an escape 121 122.
- Comic transformations: Uses shapeshifting to entertain his friends outside serious combat 80 262.
Demonstrated limits:
- Puar’s invisibility causes his tiger attack to miss and leaves him struggling to locate his target 121.
- Buu blocks his dinosaur form’s fire breath with an energy barrier 122.
- Pan’s martial-soul-enhanced kick makes him cry out and revert to his original form 123.
- Aquatic monsters in the Eighth Parallel Universe appear unaffected by his attempts to confuse them 258.
Deception and Team Tactics
Oolong combines distraction with opportunistic attacks rather than relying solely on direct force 62 121 122.
- Sneaks behind Pan and tickles her waist, interrupting her attack long enough for Puar to score the winning hit 121.
- Coordinates visible dinosaur attacks with Puar’s invisible dagger ambushes against Buu 122.
- Uses unexpected transformations to disrupt enemies’ perception and support allied attacks 42 62 154.
Equipment / Items
- Transformation capsule: A small capsule initially kept in his pocket. When thrown onto the ground, it releases a flash of light and produces a massive monster. Oolong relinquishes a capsule to Wukong and Bulma after the monster’s defeat 5.
Relationships
- Sun Wukong / Goku — Initially intimidates him through the capsule’s monster, then becomes a trusted companion. Wukong recognizes Oolong and the others as fellow protectors rather than dependents 5 68 71.
- Puar — Friendly rival and frequent combat partner. Their shapeshifting-versus-invisibility matches entertain the group, and they cooperate against Buu and aquatic monsters 80 121 122 258.
- Bulma — Visits his home with Wukong to investigate the transformation capsule and receives it after his surrender 5.
- Pan — Fellow participant in friendly battles. She accuses him of cheating after his tickling ambush helps Puar win; in a later encounter, she counters Oolong with a powerful kick 121 123.
- Good Buu — Friendly sparring opponent who withstands Oolong and Puar’s coordinated attacks 122.
- Yamcha — Companion on the Eighth Parallel Universe mission. Later shares a story about Oolong’s latest amusing transformation at an alliance feast 258 262.
Story Role / Major Arcs
- Frieza’s resurrection: Uses bizarre transformations to confuse enemies and throw them into panic 42.
- Moro conflict: Creates openings for his companions through surprise transformations and continues contributing to the battle against Moro 62 63.
- Later allied battles: Uses his shapeshifting in battles involving Bardock and Jass, and supports Vegeta’s group against Dax 77 78 82.
- Fantasy-world friendly match: Opens against Puar as a tiger, then intervenes in Puar’s fight with Pan. His distraction determines the result, prompting both Pan’s protest and the spectators’ laughter 121.
- Buu’s friendship battles: Teams up with Puar as a fire-breathing dinosaur. When Buu captures Puar, Oolong returns to his original form and attempts to flee 122.
- Universe 2 friendship battle: Joins the wider group, using multiple forms to launch unexpected attacks 154.
- Eighth Parallel Universe mission: Fights aquatic monsters alongside Yamcha and Puar, but his confusion tactics prove ineffective against them 258.
Notable Quotes
“Spare me, great hero! You can have all the transformation capsules!” 5
“Haha, all’s fair in war! In battle, as long as you can win, any method works!” 121