Chapter Summaries

Wumu reunited with Krillin, Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu, and Master Korin, then took two-thirds of Korin’s remaining Senzu Beans using his stored genki. He invited the fighters to become instructors at his planned martial arts school, and they agreed before he thanked Master Korin and prepared to leave.

• Wumu reunited with Krillin and Yamcha, met Tien Shinhan and Chiaotzu, and explained Ganazi’s origins and his inability to sense ki.
• Wumu asked Master Korin for Senzu Beans, and Master Korin wrestled the jar away from Yajirobe.
• Wumu stored two-thirds of the Senzu Beans inside his body with silvery-white genki, astonishing everyone.
• Krillin told Wumu that Launch and Tien Shinhan had become a couple, and the group laughed at Tien Shinhan’s embarrassed reaction.
• Wumu invited Yamcha, Krillin, and Tien Shinhan to join his martial arts school as instructors, and all three agreed.
• Wumu told the group he would watch the World Martial Arts Tournament and thanked Master Korin for teaching him the foundations of ki.

Wumu and Ganazi traveled from Korin Tower to search for treasure and establish a martial arts school, while Wumu explained the universe’s powerful gods and his reasons for teaching others. They reached the ocean, where Wumu began searching for treasures revealed to him by Earth’s spiritual awareness.

• Wumu told Ganazi that they would look for treasure before visiting the king to establish a martial arts school.
• Wumu recounted how the Supreme Kais had fought Majin Buu and explained that the God of Devastation was far stronger than Buu.
• Wumu explained that his training had taken him beyond Frieza’s threat and that teaching others would help him improve his own understanding.
• Wumu clarified that he had reached a level similar to Kami’s but did not hold an official divine position.
• Wumu and Ganazi arrived at the ocean and dove underwater to hunt for treasures whose locations Wumu had learned from Earth.

Wumu and Ganazi recovered pirate treasure from a wreck and fashioned a sack to carry it. They flew toward Kesru Royal Palace so Wumu could ask the king to publicize a martial arts school, hoping to earn money and repay Uncle Malo.

• Wumu and Ganazi found a pirate shipwreck and Wumu used his power to lift three treasure chests from the captain's cabin.
• Wumu asked Ganazi to find something to carry the treasure while they were on a nearby island.
• Ganazi killed an attacking lion, fashioned its hide into a leather sack, and called Wumu back.
• Wumu broke open the chests and used his energy to transfer the gold, silver, and jewels into Ganazi's sack.
• Wumu and Ganazi set off for Kesru Royal Palace so Wumu could discuss establishing and promoting a martial arts school with the king.
• Wumu planned to have Goku and his friends teach at the school, earning income for himself and helping them improve their lives.

Xiao Jie trained in Buttocks Plain, determined to become strong enough to face the enemies who had once overwhelmed him. Wumu and Ganazi met with King Castle and secured his support for a martial arts school to help protect Earth.

• Xiao Jie trained through the day in Buttocks Plain and vowed to grow stronger after recalling his helplessness against King Piccolo's subordinate.
• Wumu and Ganazi flew to Castle's royal palace, where guards admitted them after the king agreed to meet.
• Wumu told King Castle about the dangerous space pirates who could destroy planets and demonstrated his strength.
• Wumu proposed establishing a martial arts school and recruiting powerful fighters, including Son Goku, to strengthen Earth's defenses.
• King Castle agreed to provide publicity and financial support and said he would announce the plan after the World Martial Arts Tournament.

After returning to his secluded cabin, Wumu and Ganazi settled in for the night following two years of training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. The next morning, Wumu practiced Tai Chi and resolved to master it, hoping to discover something new.

• Wumu brought Ganazi to his cabin, where Ganazi built himself a wooden bed rather than share Wumu's.
• Wumu and Ganazi slept in the cabin, and Wumu woke the next morning feeling unusually rested.
• Wumu told Ganazi to catch food and practice fishing while remaining in his Super Saiyan form.
• Ganazi transformed into a Super Saiyan and headed into the mountain forest as Wumu began practicing Tai Chi outside.
• After completing several Tai Chi forms, Wumu said he had already mastered Bajiquan and wanted to master Tai Chi next.

Wumu continued training in Tai Chi but could not discover how to advance, then taught Yalijia to control ki, fly, and use the Divine Wind Wave. With two days remaining before the World Martial Arts Tournament, he told her to rest and prepare.

• Wumu practiced Tai Chi and wondered why he had not reached great mastery despite mastering hard and yielding force.
• Ganazi returned with a dinosaur, and Wumu later went down the mountain to check Yalijia’s Baguazhang training.
• Wumu taught Yalijia to gather ki; after she formed an unstable ki ball, he knocked it into the air before it exploded.
• Over the next month, Yalijia learned basic ki control, and Wumu began teaching her the Flight Technique and the Divine Wind Wave.
• Yalijia learned to fly proficiently, and Wumu told her to take the day off with two days left before the World Martial Arts Tournament.

At Korin Tower, Yamcha, Krillin, and Chiaotzu raced back to Kame House while Tien Shinhan left with Launch, all preparing for the World Martial Arts Tournament the next day. Master Roshi welcomed the returning fighters, then retreated indoors to watch an educational film after learning Tien Shinhan was with Launch.

• Yamcha used Solar Flare to blind Krillin and win their sparring match, prompting Krillin to vow he would show his strength at the tournament.
• Krillin suggested a race to Master Roshi, and Yamcha took off first while Krillin and Chiaotzu chased after him.
• Tien Shinhan went to find Launch, and the two departed Korin Tower together in a plane while Yajirobe tried to sneak some Senzu Beans.
• Yamcha, Krillin, and Chiaotzu raced through the sky and arrived at Kame House, where Master Roshi urged them to give their all at the tournament.
• After Yamcha told Master Roshi that Tien Shinhan was with Launch, Master Roshi went inside and watched an educational film.

At the World Martial Arts Tournament, Wumu reunited with Master Roshi and the others before Son Goku arrived, much taller and stronger than before. Wumu sensed the contestants’ power levels and concluded that Son Goku would win, though Piccolo’s presence caught his attention.

• Bulma greeted Master Roshi, Tien Shinhan, Launch, Krillin, and Yamcha, then recalled meeting Wumu’s tailed alien companion.
• Wumu and Ganazi arrived with Yalijia’s family, and Wumu said Yalijia was entering the tournament with strength comparable to Son Goku when he first competed.
• Son Goku arrived, surprising everyone with his height, and Master Roshi urged him to register before the group went to the hotel.
• Wumu sensed the contestants’ power levels and noticed an unfamiliar contestant above a hundred, then identified Piccolo at 408.
• Wumu compared Son Goku’s power level of 726 with the other contestants’ and thought there was no suspense about Son Goku winning.

At the World Martial Arts Tournament, Son Goku encountered Piccolo and a girl who reminded him that he had promised to marry her, while Tien Shinhan and Chiaotzu faced former Crane School allies. Chiaotzu defeated Mercenary Tao, and the final eight were set for the tournament.

• Son Goku and Tien Shinhan spotted Piccolo at the tournament, and Son Goku secretly identified him as King Piccolo’s son.
• A girl confronted Son Goku over his childhood promise to marry her, but he knocked her out of the ring without recognizing her.
• Tien Shinhan defeated Yajirobe in the preliminaries.
• Chiaotzu fought Mercenary Tao, drew encouragement from Tien Shinhan, and defeated him with a stronger Dodon Ray.
• The final eight matchups were announced: Xiao Jie versus Yalijia, Krillin versus Piccolo, Tien Shinhan versus Yamcha, and Chiaotzu versus Son Goku.

Yalijia and Xiao Jie fought in the quarterfinals, with Yalijia’s flying technique and Baguazhang pressuring Xiao Jie before he defeated her with his self-created Great Strength Fist. Wumu recognized Xiao Jie as someone who had begun forging his own path.

• Yalijia and Xiao Jie exchanged salutes and began their quarterfinal match as Wumu watched, sensing that Xiao Jie looked familiar.
• Yalijia gained the upper hand with a change in rhythm, but Xiao Jie struck her out of the ring; she steadied herself with the Flight Technique and returned to fight.
• Yalijia attacked with Baguazhang techniques, while Xiao Jie struggled to defend and countered by seizing her wrists before she struck his shoulder.
• Xiao Jie unleashed his Great Strength Fist, overpowering Yalijia and knocking her down until she could no longer rise.
• The host declared Xiao Jie the winner, and Wumu watched him leave the ring, recognizing that Xiao Jie had set out on his own path.

Piccolo defeated Krillin after overpowering him, and the tournament moved on to Yamcha versus Tien Shinhan. Their fierce opening exchange ended with both fighters thrown to opposite sides of the ring.

• Krillin attacked Piccolo with punches and guided Ki waves, then caught him off guard with a kick, but Piccolo recovered using the Flight Technique.
• Piccolo unleashed his strength, struck Krillin with a combination of attacks, and hit him from behind after evading Krillin's Kamehameha.
• Krillin could no longer stand and surrendered, giving Piccolo the victory.
• Yamcha and Tien Shinhan began their match, trading fast attacks as Yamcha launched a Spirit Ball that followed Tien Shinhan.
• Tien Shinhan countered with a Dodon Ray while Yamcha fired a Kamehameha, and their energy blasts canceled each other out, sending both fighters flying to opposite ends of the ring.

Tien Shinhan defeated Yamcha with his four-arm technique, and Son Goku swiftly knocked out Chiaotzu to win their match. Piccolo brutally defeated Xiao Jie in the semifinal, leaving the tournament to continue with Goku’s overwhelming strength and Piccolo’s cruelty on display.

• Tien Shinhan created three duplicates and defeated Yamcha, who left the ring hoping he could have fought Goku.
• Son Goku deflected Chiaotzu’s Dodon Ray, knocked him unconscious, and won their match.
• Tien Shinhan vowed to catch up to Son Goku, while Yamcha reconsidered his goals and Krillin resolved to become stronger.
• Xiao Jie charged Piccolo with his Great Strength Fist, but Piccolo caught his punch and shattered his arm with a twist.
• Piccolo kicked Xiao Jie out of the ring and walked away without showing him pity.

After Tien Shinhan forfeited, Son Goku prepared to face King Piccolo in the tournament final. Wumu secretly healed Xiao Jie, promised to train him after the tournament, and returned with him as the final began.

• The announcer sent the injured Xiao Jie to the infirmary and announced Son Goku's match with Tien Shinhan.
• Tien Shinhan forfeited and entrusted Son Goku with defeating King Piccolo, then Son Goku explained Piccolo's identity to Krillin and Yamcha.
• Wumu used his powers to subdue the medical staff and heal Xiao Jie in the infirmary.
• Xiao Jie recognized Wumu, and Wumu promised to establish a martial arts school where Xiao Jie could train after the tournament.
• Wumu and Xiao Jie returned to the stands, where Yalijia recognized Xiao Jie, and Son Goku and Piccolo entered the ring for the final.

Son Goku fought King Piccolo at the tournament, surviving Piccolo’s devastating blast and launching a Kamehameha against his Masenko. The chapter ended with their energy waves locked in a fierce clash.

• Piccolo and Son Goku discarded their weighted clothes, then Son Goku overwhelmed Piccolo with a series of attacks.
• Piccolo revealed himself as King Piccolo, drove the spectators away, and blasted the arena with a powerful ki wave.
• Wumu shielded the people near Master Roshi, while Son Goku emerged unharmed from the crater.
• Son Goku and King Piccolo fired a Kamehameha and a Masenko, and the two attacks collided in midair.

Son Goku defeated Piccolo but let him go after learning that killing him would also kill Kami, and Wumu promised to keep Piccolo in check. After the battle, Chi-Chi reunited with Goku and reminded him of his promise to marry her, while Bulma watched him leave with her.

• Son Goku overwhelmed Piccolo with a maximum-output Kamehameha and defeated him.
• Son Goku refused to kill Piccolo because Piccolo and Kami were one, and Wumu offered to keep Piccolo in check.
• Wumu healed Piccolo with a Senzu Bean, and Piccolo flew away after threatening Son Goku.
• Wumu invited Son Goku and the others to visit his planned martial arts school, then left with Malo's family using Instant Transmission.
• Chi-Chi reminded Son Goku that he had promised to marry her, and Goku agreed to live with her.
• Son Goku and Chi-Chi flew away on the Flying Nimbus as Bulma watched them go.

Wumu opened the Ultimate Path School on Plum Blossom Island and attended Son Goku and Chi-Chi's wedding, where he gave Goku two Fruits of Might. The school was set to open the next day, with Tien Shinhan and Launch planning to settle there and teach.

• Wumu established the Ultimate Path School, appointed Xiao Jie and Yalijia as its founding senior students, and asked Ganazi to look after it.
• Wumu announced that the king would preside over the school's opening and invited Son Goku and the others to attend.
• Wumu arrived at Goku and Chi-Chi's wedding and gave Goku two Fruits of Might as a gift.
• Yamcha teased Tien Shinhan about marrying Launch, and Launch threatened him with a submachine gun.
• Tien Shinhan said he planned to settle at the school with Launch, while Krillin also said he wanted a place of his own.
• Ox-King gave Chi-Chi away to Goku, and the guests celebrated as Bulma silently wished the newlyweds happiness.

Wumu took Kami to Planet Namek, where the Grand Elder welcomed him as Katatz’s child and unlocked his latent potential. The Grand Elder told Kami that fusing with Piccolo was necessary to restore his lifespan, leaving Kami troubled by the idea of merging with his evil side.

• Wumu left Xiao Jie and Yalijia in charge of the martial arts school before using Instant Transmission to meet Kami at the Lookout.
• Wumu took Kami to Planet Namek, where Nail welcomed them and brought them to the Grand Elder.
• The Grand Elder recognized Kami as Katatz’s child and explained that he had been taken to Earth during the upheaval on Namek.
• The Grand Elder unlocked Kami’s potential, raising his power level to 6500, but said Kami’s lifespan limited his potential.
• The Grand Elder told Kami to fuse again with Piccolo to restore his lifespan, and Kami objected that Piccolo was his evil side.

Kami accepted the Grand Elder’s advice to reunite with his other half, while Wumu learned that a clue to strengthening his mode lay in the East Galaxy. Back on Earth, Kami chose to let Piccolo live independently and entered the Hyperbolic Time Chamber to master his increased power.

• The Grand Elder persuaded Kami to accept his battle-hungry half, then asked Wumu to protect the Namekians and guide Piccolo in return for a clue about growing stronger.
• The Grand Elder told Wumu that the clue lay in the far end of the East Galaxy, and Wumu agreed to investigate when the time was right.
• Wumu and Kami returned to Earth, where Mr. Popo reported that the Lookout was safe and Wumu’s martial arts school had gained many students.
• Kami sensed Earth and learned his power level had risen to 6,500, then decided not to merge with Piccolo and to let him live his own life.
• Kami entered the Hyperbolic Time Chamber to become familiar with his new power, while Mr. Popo stayed behind to manage the Lookout.

Wumu remained stuck at a cultivation bottleneck after five years of traveling Earth and decided to leave soon to kill Frieza and investigate the place the Grand Elder had mentioned. Meanwhile, Son Goku brought his young son Son Gohan to reunite with friends at the dojo, where they met Tien Shinhan and Launch’s son, Tianle.

• Wumu reflected on his stalled progress and the martial artists’ lives over the past five years, then decided to settle his affairs on Earth and go after Frieza.
• Chi-Chi sent Son Goku and Son Gohan to the dojo for a gathering with their friends.
• Son Goku introduced Son Gohan to Bulma and the others, and learned that no one had seen or contacted Wumu in five years.
• Ganazi watched Son Gohan and wondered whether the boy’s potential came from being a human-Saiyan hybrid.
• Bulma and Launch introduced Son Goku to Tianle, and Son Gohan and Tianle reached for each other and smiled.

Raditz arrived on Earth and detected powerful fighters, including a high power level he believed belonged to Kakarot, while Piccolo sensed the newcomer and flew to investigate. Meanwhile, Son Goku sparred against Krillin, Tien Shinhan, Xiao Jie, and Chiaotzu, ending the chapter as he blocked Krillin's powerful ki attack.

• Raditz landed at a farm, dismissed the frightened farmer's power level, and scanned Earth with his Scouter.
• Raditz detected several fighters with power levels over a hundred and two over a thousand, then flew east toward the stronger reading he thought was Kakarot.
• Piccolo sensed Raditz's powerful aura during training and flew toward its source.
• Krillin proposed a sparring match, and Son Goku agreed while Son Gohan and Bulma watched.
• Son Goku fought off Krillin, Tien Shinhan, Xiao Jie, and Chiaotzu as they attacked him together.
• Krillin unleashed a powerful ki wave, and Son Goku crossed his arms to block it.