Slug

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Slug (史拉格)
Alias(es)	Lord Slug
Species/Race	Namekian; identified as a Super Namekian
Gender	Male
Affiliation	His personal space-pirate force
Occupation/Role	Space pirate; commander
Status	Alive; drifting through space after escaping a destroyed planet
First Appearance	Chapter 17

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Super Namekian; battle power of 40 million	17, 19	Introduced as a gifted Namekian whose talent surpasses ordinary combat-type Namekians. He overwhelms Li Ming's 600,000 battle power.
Restored youth and power	20	Uses Namek's Dragon Balls to have Porunga restore his body to youth, regaining physical vitality and power.
Forced Giant Form	26	In his final confrontation with Li Ming, his ki rises again after he forces himself into Giant Form; the transformation is described as a desperate last effort.

Background / History

Slug is a Namekian who escaped Namek's ancient destruction and later became a feared space pirate. His exceptional talent earned him the designation of Super Namekian, and he commands subordinates whose obedience to him is absolute. He was also responsible for planting the Tree of Might on another planet, where its fruit was revered as a sacred gift by the local population. 17

After Li Ming destroys the Tree of Might and consumes its fruit, Slug traces him toward Namek with five subordinates. Slug regards Namek as his hometown, but his actions toward its people show no attachment to their peaceful culture. 17 20

Appearance

Slug initially appears as an aged Namekian with a slightly hunched posture, dull wrinkled skin, mottled teeth, and an intimidating physique and aura. After Porunga restores his youth, his body straightens, his skin regains its luster, and his teeth become healthy again. 17 20

• Aged Namekian appearance before his wish.
• Possesses a physique and aura distinctly more imposing than ordinary Namekians. 17
• Can assume a Giant Form by forcing the transformation despite severe exhaustion. 26

Personality

Slug is calculating, survival-oriented, and ruthless. He retreats when Li Ming's berserk power threatens him, immediately shifts his attention toward the Dragon Balls, and uses Porunga to escape rather than remain in a losing engagement. 19 20

He is also vindictive. After surviving Li Ming's attempt to strand him on a dead planet, Slug continues pursuing revenge and eventually attacks Li Ming's spaceship in a suicidal attempt to take him down with him. 25 26

His authority over his crew is absolute, and he reacts violently to setbacks, including striking a subordinate during Li Ming's pursuit. 17 25

Abilities & Skills

Super Namekian Physiology

Slug possesses the exceptional power and potential associated with a Super Namekian.

• Has a documented battle power of 40 million, vastly above Li Ming's base strength during their first battle. 19
• His strength remains formidable even when his aged body is no longer at its peak. 19
• Regains youth, vitality, and power through Porunga's wish. 20

Ki Manipulation

Slug uses ki in direct combat and can pressure opponents with overwhelming raw power.

• Fires powerful ki blasts capable of severely injuring Li Ming. 20
• Engages Li Ming in repeated high-speed aerial and planetary battles. 19 20 26
• Cannot sense ki, leaving him unable to locate Li Ming through energy perception. 19

Namekian Knowledge

Slug retains knowledge of Namekian customs and Dragon Ball use.

• Recognizes the strategic value of Namek's Dragon Balls. 19
• Understands the Namekian language and personally makes wishes to Porunga. 19 20
• Identifies Li Ming's method of tracking him as being connected to the Dragon Balls. 25

Giant Form

Slug can force himself into a Giant Form.

• Uses it only after being driven into a desperate situation. 26
• The transformation raises his ki, but is portrayed as a final struggle while badly injured. 26

Equipment / Items

• Meteor-disguised spherical spaceship — A large vessel designed to resemble a meteorite and conceal its presence in space. 17 25
• Escape pod — Used to survive after the dead planet and Slug's spaceship are destroyed. 27
• Tree of Might — Previously planted by Slug on another planet; its fruit restores vitality and improves training efficiency. 17

Relationships

• Li Ming — Primary enemy. Slug pursues him to Namek after the Tree of Might is destroyed, battles him repeatedly, and vows revenge after surviving their confrontation. 17 19 25 27
• Grand Elder — Fellow Namekian whose Dragon Balls Slug exploits to restore his youth and escape Li Ming. 20
• Nail — Slug pursues Nail when Nail carries the gathered Dragon Balls; he shows him no mercy. 20
• Frieza — A powerful figure Slug contacts for help while fleeing Li Ming. Frieza offers no meaningful aid and later dismisses Slug's survival as unimportant. 25 27
• His subordinates — Crew members who follow his orders without question and help trace Li Ming's route to Namek. 17

Story Role / Major Arcs

Pursuit to Namek

Slug begins hunting Li Ming after learning that the Tree of Might was destroyed. He travels to Namek with his subordinates, intending to investigate the route connected to the tree's destruction. 17

First Battle with Li Ming

Slug confronts Li Ming after his underlings are defeated. His 40 million battle power overwhelms Li Ming's base power, but Li Ming's twentyfold Berserk Mode forces Slug to retreat. Slug then targets the Dragon Balls as a more advantageous path to victory. 19

Dragon Ball Escape

Slug attacks Nail and summons Porunga. He wishes for restored youth and power, then uses his next wish to return to his spaceship before Li Ming's attack can finish him. Li Ming's missed attack devastates part of Namek instead. 20

Renewed Pursuit and Dead-Planet Showdown

Li Ming tracks Slug through the Dragon Balls and forces his ship to land. Slug seeks Frieza's help, then later confronts Li Ming on a dead planet. When Li Ming destroys half the planet and Slug's spaceship, Slug forces Giant Form and attempts to destroy Li Ming's ship as well. 25 26

Survival

Slug survives the planet's destruction, finds an escape pod, and leaves space vowing revenge against Li Ming. Frieza subsequently finds Slug's empty ship but chooses to prioritize hunting Li Ming. 27