Wukong

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Wukong (悟空), also called Sun Wukong
Alias(es)	Kakarot
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Z Fighters; ally of Li Feng, Piccolo, Vegeta, and the Yardrat clan
Occupation/Role	Martial artist and defender of Earth
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Combat power 1,000	4	Recovers from Raditz's battle with a Senzu Bean; his Saiyan near-death recovery greatly increases his strength.
Combat power 1,900	6	Gains another major increase after surviving Li Feng's reflected Kamehameha and recovering with a Senzu Bean.
Combat power 15,000	11	Reaches this normal battle power after more than a year of training, surpassing his strength in the original timeline.
Double Kaioken — 30,000	14	Uses King Kai's technique against Li Feng, doubling his battle power.
Five-times Kaioken — 75,000	14	Forces his Kaioken to five times during a Kamehameha clash; the strain heavily injures him.
Combat power 20,000	15	Gains a post-recovery Saiyan boost after being healed from the five-times Kaioken's backlash.
Combat power 30,000	16	Recorded during the Spirit Tree crisis.
Ten-times Kaioken	18	Uses a higher multiplier against Turles after Turles consumes a Tree of Might Fruit; remains outmatched.
Combat power 1,500,000	21	Has part of his vast potential unlocked by Namek's Grand Elder.
Combat power over 10,000,000	43	Raises his power with Kaioken while fighting Cooler.
Twenty-times Kaioken	43	Pushes Kaioken to twenty times against Cooler, but suffers severe backlash and is defeated.
Super Saiyan	44	First transforms after believing Krillin has died protecting him; transforms again at full strength after recovering.
Super Saiyan + Kaioken	47	Stacks Kaioken over Super Saiyan, doubling his power and overpowering Cooler's Supernova.
Combat power 15,000,000	48	Recorded after recovering from his battle with Cooler; Li Feng warns that Super Saiyan Kaioken is still too dangerous for him.

Background / History

Wukong and Piccolo confront Raditz after the Saiyan arrives on Earth. Though Raditz initially overwhelms them, Wukong continues attacking to create an opening for Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon. He later grabs Raditz's tail to save Piccolo, but releases him after being swayed by Raditz's plea; Raditz immediately resumes his attack. 2

Li Feng intervenes and saves Wukong, Gohan, and Piccolo. After a Senzu Bean heals Wukong's severe injuries, his Saiyan physiology raises his combat power to 1,000. Li Feng then directs him to seek training on King Kai's Planet in preparation for stronger Saiyans expected to attack Earth. 4 6

Wukong trains intensely under this guidance and becomes substantially stronger. His friendly rivalry with Li Feng drives much of this growth, though their spars repeatedly leave him severely injured due to his willingness to exceed his limits. 5 6 14 15

On Namek, the Grand Elder unlocks only a portion of Wukong's enormous latent potential, raising his combat power to 1,500,000. After Li Feng defeats Frieza, Wukong becomes determined to attain Super Saiyan himself. 21 33

Following a year of training on Yardrat, Wukong develops more refined combat judgment and learns Instant Transmission. During Cooler's assault on Earth, Krillin's apparent death triggers Wukong's first Super Saiyan transformation. He later defeats Cooler by combining Super Saiyan with Kaioken to reverse Cooler's Supernova. 36 42 44 47

Personality

Wukong is an optimistic, straightforward battle enthusiast who eagerly seeks stronger opponents and treats difficult fights as opportunities to improve. He repeatedly asks Li Feng to spar and remains excited even after suffering overwhelming defeats. 4 6 13 15

He values fair combat: before challenging Li Feng after the Vegeta battle, he offers him a Senzu Bean so they can fight without Li Feng being fatigued. 13

Despite his love of battle, Wukong is deeply protective of his family and friends. Raditz's threat to Gohan drives him to risk his life, Turles' harm to Gohan and Piccolo enrages him, and Krillin's apparent death awakens his Super Saiyan form. 2 18 44

His kindness can become dangerous softness toward enemies. He releases Raditz after believing his plea, and later spares Cooler after gaining the upper hand because Krillin survives. 2 46

Appearance

Wukong is a Saiyan whose appearance changes dramatically when he transforms into a Super Saiyan. 12 44

• Has black hair and a human-like appearance in his normal state. 12
• Possesses a Saiyan tail; as a child, he could transform into a destructive Great Ape. 12
• As a Super Saiyan, his hair stands upright and turns gold, his pupils turn green, and his ki becomes golden. 44
• When combining Super Saiyan with Kaioken, a dark-red aura overlays his golden aura. 47

Abilities & Skills

Saiyan Physiology

Wukong's Saiyan body becomes significantly stronger after recovering from near-fatal injuries.

• Gains major power increases after Senzu Bean-assisted recoveries following the Raditz battle, his spar with Li Feng, and later battles. 4 6 15 48
• Has extraordinary latent potential; the Grand Elder can unlock only part of it. 21
• Can transform into a Great Ape through Saiyan traits, though his childhood Great Ape state was savage and dangerous. 12

Ki Control

Wukong can manipulate ki for movement, offense, and defensive combat.

• Uses flight to travel and fight in midair. 5 11
• Fires ordinary ki blasts and the rapid-fire Prince Trick barrage. 5
• Senses powerful ki signatures, including Li Feng and Vegeta's auras. 13
• Learns Instant Transmission during his year on Planet Yardrat. 36

Kamehameha

Wukong's signature concentrated energy wave.

• Raises his battle power by gathering ki before firing. 2
• Uses it in beam struggles against Li Feng. 5 14
• Uses repeated Kamehameha waves against Cooler's Supernova. 47
• Cannot initially overpower Cooler's Supernova without stacking Kaioken over Super Saiyan. 47

Afterimage Fist

A high-speed movement technique that leaves a ki-based afterimage to misdirect opponents.

• Wukong developed it through extensive experimentation. 5
• Uses it successfully against Li Feng during their first spar. 5
• Li Feng quickly learns and counters the technique, demonstrating that Wukong's experience initially exceeds Li Feng's. 5

Kaioken

A technique learned through King Kai's training that temporarily multiplies Wukong's power.

• Uses double, triple, quadruple, and five-times Kaioken against Li Feng. 14
• Reaches ten-times Kaioken against Turles and twenty-times Kaioken against Cooler. 18 43
• Greatly burdens his body; five-times Kaioken nearly breaks his body, while twenty-times leaves him unable to stand. 15 43
• Can be stacked over Super Saiyan, doubling his power long enough to overpower Cooler's Supernova. 47
• This Super Saiyan Kaioken state remains unsafe for him to use reliably. 48

Super Saiyan

Wukong's golden-haired Saiyan transformation, first awakened through grief and rage.

• First triggered by Krillin's apparent death at Cooler's hands. 44
• Fully heals his prior injuries upon transforming and restores his lost power. 44
• Defeats Cooler before Cooler reveals a further transformation. 46
• His first successful Super Saiyan transformation motivates Vegeta and confirms his progress toward the legendary Saiyan state. 44

Combat Strategy

Wukong adapts his fighting style according to an opponent's strength.

• Avoids Cooler's strongest attacks rather than confronting superior raw power directly. 42
• Uses small evasive movements and targets weaknesses in an opponent's defense. 42
• Anticipates Cooler's midair movements and converts evasions into counterattacks. 43

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Senzu Beans — Uses them to recover from severe injuries and restore his stamina. 4 6 13 15 48

Relationships

• Li Feng — Friend, rival, and mentor figure; Li Feng saves him repeatedly, directs him toward King Kai and Yardrat training, and supports his growth while honoring his wish to fight independently. 4 6 30 47
• Gohan — Son; Wukong is fiercely protective of him and supports his decision to train and defend Earth. 2 15
• Krillin — Closest friend, regarded by Wukong as a brother; Krillin's apparent death triggers Wukong's Super Saiyan transformation. 43 44
• Piccolo — Ally and former adversary; they cooperate against Raditz, and Piccolo becomes Gohan's trainer. 2 6
• Vegeta — Saiyan rival; they compete to grow stronger and train together on Yardrat, though Vegeta remains hostile and prideful. 24 35 36
• North Kai — Teacher who provides Kaioken training and warns Wukong about exceeding his body's limits. 14 15
• Cooler — Enemy; Wukong defeats him once as a Super Saiyan, then annihilates him after Cooler uses his final transformation and Supernova. 46 47
• Turles — Enemy and claimed relative; Wukong rejects both the name Kakarot and Turles' recruitment offer. 18

Story Role / Major Arcs

Raditz Conflict

Wukong joins Piccolo against Raditz to rescue Gohan. He is severely injured during the battle but survives because Li Feng intervenes, preventing his original death and setting his training path on a different course. 2 4

King Kai Training and Saiyan Arrival

Prompted by Li Feng's warning, Wukong trains to face incoming Saiyans. His normal battle power reaches 15,000, and he later reveals Kaioken during a spar with Li Feng after Vegeta's defeat. 6 11 14

Spirit Tree Crisis

Wukong leads the response to Turles and the Tree of Might. He initially overwhelms Turles with Kaioken but is defeated after Turles consumes a Tree of Might Fruit and reaches 325,000 battle power. 16 18

Namek Arc

Wukong travels to Namek with Li Feng, Piccolo, and Gohan. The Grand Elder unlocks part of his potential, raising him to 1,500,000 combat power; he later observes Li Feng's Super Saiyan transformation and resolves to become stronger. 20 21 33

Yardrat Training

Wukong travels with Li Feng and Vegeta to Planet Yardrat, where the group protects the Yardrats and studies Instant Transmission for a year. 35 36

Cooler and King Cold Conflict

Wukong faces Cooler while Vegeta battles King Cold. He initially gains an advantage through strategy, but Cooler overwhelms him despite escalating Kaioken multipliers. Krillin's sacrifice triggers Wukong's Super Saiyan awakening; Wukong ultimately destroys Cooler by stacking Kaioken over Super Saiyan and repelling Supernova. 42 43 44 47

Notable Quotes

“I'm not Kakarot. I'm Sun Wukong!” 18

“No, Li Feng. This is my fight. Don't interfere, or even if it's you, I'll get really angry.” 47

“Don't worry. This time, I'll definitely win.” 47

Trivia

• Wukong's first spar with Li Feng begins with both fighters restricting themselves to roughly 800 battle power. 5
• His appetite is pronounced; immediately after the Raditz conflict, his hunger is loud enough to interrupt the conversation and prompt him to invite everyone to eat at Mount Paozu. 4
• He refuses to acknowledge Turles as family even after Turles claims their fathers were brothers. 18