Ch. 21Five Years of Training, Saiyans Descend
Key Plot Points and Events
- Five years have passed since Goku's wedding. Everyone is training under Ye Bai's guidance.
- Ye Bai reveals that enemies will invade Earth in five years, and they will be stronger than the current group.
- Raditz, a Saiyan, arrives on Earth. He is Goku's older brother and seeks to recruit Goku to his cause.
- Krillin fights and defeats Raditz. Ye Bai decides not to use the Dragon Balls on Raditz and brings him back to train with the group.
- Ye Bai uses the Dragon Balls to learn Instant Transmission from Shenron. Vegeta and Nappa, two powerful Saiyans, set off for Earth.
Character Developments
- Ye Bai continues to train and improve his skills, using his clones to spar and increase his efficiency.
- Goku, Krillin, and the others have grown stronger under Ye Bai's guidance.
- Raditz is introduced as a villain, seeking to recruit Goku and invade Earth.
- Vegeta and Nappa are introduced as powerful Saiyan antagonists.
Significant Themes
- The importance of training and self-improvement.
- The consequences of inaction and underestimating opponents.
- The theme of family and blood ties, as seen through Goku and Raditz's relationship.
Character Interactions
- Ye Bai interacts with Goku, Chi-Chi, and Gohan, discussing Gohan's future and the importance of martial arts.
- Goku interacts with Raditz, his older brother, and initially refuses to join him.
- Krillin fights and defeats Raditz, showing his growth in strength.
- Ye Bai interacts with Shenron, using the Dragon Balls to learn Instant Transmission.
- Vegeta and Nappa discuss their plans to go to Earth, displaying their confidence and ambition.