DRAGON BALL Z DOKKAN BATTLE story · Dokkan Story
A Gathering of the Mighty Ones! The 21st World Tournament
24 scenes, 494 lines
1. The High Price of Education, before the battle
55 linesHaving said his goodbyes to Bulma and company, Goku hopped on the Flying Nimbus and flew off to see Master Roshi in hopes of training under his tutelage. What sort of training awaited our young hero?
Master Roshi! I'm back!
Oh, it's you.
What is it you want?
We're done hunting the Dragon Balls for now.
So I'm back to train with you like I promised!
Train with me, eh? Oh, yes, right.
I warn you. My training's awfully tough.
That's okay!
I'm gonna get stronger than you, Master Roshi!
Oh ho ho! Stronger than me, you say?
But my training isn't free, you know?
Huh?
Bring me a peppy gal!
Do that, and I'll gladly train you!
So Goku set off in search of a peppy gal to earn the right to train with Master Roshi. But he knew little of the ways of the world, making his quest all that more challenging. Meanwhile, Master Roshi had a visitor from across the sea...
You're the great Master Roshi, aren't you?!
In the flesh.
My name is Krillin, and I've come all the way from a village in the east.
Please let me train under you, Master Roshi!!!
I see. Well done, my lad.
However, I rarely take new students under my tutelage.
Maybe this book I brought will change your mind...?
Hmm. I'll give it some thought.
So who are you? His pupil?
Yeah! My name is Goku!
Hmm...You don't look like you'd have the stomach for it...
Oh, I got plenty o' stomach!
Heh. An attempt at wit... Is that what that was?
You're funny! Your head looks like a pachinko ball!
What did you say?! Practitioners of the martial arts shave their heads in order to focus their Ki!
I mean, look at Master Roshi!
I'm just old and lost my hair.
...
So, you said your name was Krillin?
Yes, master!
If you want to train here with me, you'll have to bring me a peppy gal.
Do you know the kind I like?
(whisper, whisper)
Something like that, perhaps?
So you DO know! Well done!
I know my master's tastes.
Alright! Join Goku on the Flying Nimbus, and go fetch me what I want!
Hop on, Krillin!
Flying Nimbus? You can ride on a cloud?
Yeah! It feels awesome!
Fair enough.
Whoa!
Wh-What the...?! I fell right through!
Hm?! Only those pure of heart can ride the Flying Nimbus.
And that means you must've come to train with impure motives!
N-No, I haven't!
I just want to improve my martial arts so that girls will like me!
See! Sounds pretty impure to me!
Krillin's arrival meant Master Roshi now had two students to train. Krillin hopped on Goku's back, and with that, they set off on the Flying Nimbus to find a peppy gal...
2. The High Price of Education, after the battle
61 linesWell, they were pretty weak.
Th-Thank you so much!
How can I ever thank you?
Oh, it was nothing for us pros!
Say, Krillin!
You think Master Roshi might like this girl?
Heh heh... I bet he would.
And so Goku and Krillin saved Launch from her attackers and decided to take her back to Master Roshi, who was waiting for them to bring him a peppy gal.
Oh my! What a delightful place!
Heh heh heh. Do you like it?
Hey! Master Roshi!
We've brought you a peppy gal, as requested!
Do you mind telling me what I'm here for exactly?
Oh, err, no special reason.
It's just, we kinda need you to stay here for a little while.
Oh my! That actually suits me perfectly!
I need to lay low!
Come to think of it, those guys who attacked you looked like the police.
Who were they exactly?
Oh, them? They WERE the police!
What? Wh-Why are the police after you?
Hmm... Judging from all the money in my bag...
I'd say I probably held up a bank or two.
Is that some kinda bad joke?
No way you're capable of something like that!
Actually, you two better be careful.
When I sneeze, I, uh...I change personalities.
Yowzer!
Eep...!
Oh, you startled me.
Well done, boys!
Is that the kind of girl you had in mind?
I'll say!
You can both train under me now!
All right!
Well, I bid you hello and welcome!
Nice to meet you.
My name is Launch.
I'm Master Roshi! But some call me the turtle hermit.
I'm training these two in the martial arts.
Oh my! The martial arts! That's why these boys are so strong!
Ho ho ho. So my training has already borne fruit, eh?
You haven't taught us anything yet.
Say, Launch! That's your name, right?
How would you like to live a life of leisure here for a while?
I'd love to if you're sure I won't be in the way.
In the way? Don't be silly!
You can stay here forever if you'd like!
A...A... A-choooo!!!
(sniff)
Huh?!
Huh? What is this place?
Doesn't look like a prison.
Hm? Uh-oh!
Who the hell are you guys?!
Yiiikes...!
A-choo!
Forgive me! My personality completely changes every time I sneeze.
I didn't do anything bad, did I?
Err... N-No, it's fine.
Goku and Krillin had found a peppy gal and formally began training under Master Roshi. But Launch, the girl they had found and brought back with them, had a strange affliction: her personality would change each time she sneezed. What could possibly go wrong?
3. Training Begins!, before the battle
29 linesGoku and Krillin had been accepted under Master Roshi's tutelage after they satisfied his request to bring him a peppy gal. After a change of venue to a larger island, their training finally began in earnest.
Training! Finally! This is gonna be fun!
Um... Do I need to train too?
Well, you can just do whatever you like.
In that case, I'll wait for you while I make dinner.
Break a leg, boys!
Your real training will start tomorrow with a vengeance.
But before dinner, I have one more test to see what you can do.
Take a good look at this rock.
Okay, I looked at it. So?
What about it?
This is what.
Hyah!
Ho ho ho...! It flew quite a ways.
...
Is this a test to see how far we can throw rocks?
I've got no idea what's in your head, Master Roshi.
No, no, this is not a rock-throwing test.
It's a rock- FINDING test!
Huh?
We're supposed to find the rock you just threw?
Searching for something may seem simple, but it actually requires considerable focus and mental fortitude.
And in this instance, it will likely require physical strength too.
...!
The one who finds it and brings it back to me first wins!
And the loser goes to bed hungry!
Y-Yikes!
But if neither of you has found it after 30 minutes, you both go to bed hungry.
I wonder which of you will find it...
4. Training Begins!, after the battle
10 linesGive up?
Ack! O-Okay, I give up!
Now give me back the rock.
Damn, you're strong...
Where on earth have you been training?
There's your rock!
Hey! Y-You... You... Dummy!
Heh heh... That was just a plain old rock I threw.
The real one is right here.
Master Roshi's training had finally begun! But just what sort of training awaited the wild youngster Goku and his cunning rival Krillin?
5. Reach for Victory! The World Tournament!, before the battle
18 linesMaster Roshi's training had finally begun! His early morning regimen was rather unorthodox, as it had them racing around the island delivering milk, but it was grueling to the point of exhaustion...
This takes me back...
Gohan and the Ox King once delivered milk just like you.
What?! My grandpa did this too?!
I never knew that...
Master Roshi's rigorous training transcended time and generations. But he had an objective in mind, the World Tournament that was due to be held in eight months...
Th-The World Tournament?!
What the heck's that?
It's a grand tournament in which martial arts masters from around the world compete to see who's the best!
Really?! The best in the world?!
Will we get strong enough to enter?
If you train hard and don't slack off.
Wow! That would be so cool!
But your goal is not to win the tournament.
This isn't a fairytale, after all.
...
Think of it like this. Having the goal of entering the tournament will motivate you to train harder.
Let's give it our best shot!
6. Reach for Victory! The World Tournament!, after the battle
6 linesMaster Roshi's training was grueling. So demanding, in fact, that it was all they could do to keep up. But Goku and Krillin were hell-bent on getting stronger, so they powered through the training, even with heavy shells on their back. Weeks and months passed...
At last, it's time to head off to the World Tournament!
You can remove those shells now.
Wow! This is amazing!
Heh heh heh.
The day of the World Tournament, where martial arts masters vie for supremacy, was finally here! But would Goku and Krillin be able to use what they'd learned to make it through the preliminaries?!
7. Bacterian vs. Krillin, before the battle
53 linesThe day of the World Tournament was here at last... Goku and Krillin donned their Turtle School gi and entered the preliminaries for deciding the eight contestants that would advance to the quarter- finals.
Master Roshi's training paid off in spades, as Goku and Krillin won one preliminary match after another until they qualified for the quarterfinals. There they were reunited with an old friend...
Goku! Congrats on making it into the tournament!
Huh? Who are you?
Wolf Fang Fist!!!
Oh! Yamcha!
Now you remember me?
Whoa! That's cool! Long time no see.
I didn't recognize you with your hair so short!
Bulma kept saying how uncool my long hair was back when we were in the city.
Still, to think we'd meet again here, eh?
You're here for the World Tournament, right?
Did you qualify?
Sure did! I've been training for this very day!
Oh, and Goku! Bulma, Oolong and Puar are here at the arena, too.
They are?! Really?!
My word...! It's been ages!
Master Roshi, where do you live now?
I went to your island to see Goku, but no one was there!
I moved because there wasn't enough room to train Goku and Krillin.
Anyway, how about a nice big hug after all this time!
...
That old coot hasn't changed a bit.
Oolong!
Huh?!
Goku! Wow! Feels like forever!
It really does!
And Bulma and Puar! Life been treatin' ya well?
Can't complain!
Hey! What are you doing here anyway?!
Don't tell me you entered the tournament?
Sure did!
This is Krillin. We train together!
Nice to meet you!
So, how'd it go?
Did you qualify?
Heh heh heh.
You did, didn't you?!
Uh-huh! Both me and Krillin. And Yamcha, too!
Hooray!
You guys are amazing!
You never fail to impress!
Indeed! Well done, boys!
The World Tournament will begin shortly! Will the eight contestants please report to the Martial Arts Temple's main hall.
That includes you guys.
Okay, we'll see you later!
Good luck!
Now then...
The eight contestants drew lots to decide who they would fight against and in what order. Who would clinch the glory of world's greatest and earn the 500,000-Zeni prize?!
Let the 21st World Tournament begin!
The first match is Bacterian versus Krillin!
Hwa ha ha! Ha ha!
Okay! Here I come!
8. Bacterian vs. Krillin, after the battle
15 linesIt was a tough match against Bacterian, who used his overpowering filth as a weapon, but Krillin followed a killer comeback with an impressive win thanks to his rigorous training.
Grr... Grr...!
I-I don't believe this.
Wow, I won. I won!
You did it, Krillin!
A most impressive showing from Krillin!
He's through the first round in almost no time at all!
Did Master Roshi see that?!
Huh? Where's Master Roshi?
I don't know. He must've wandered off somewhere.
He disappeared right before the match began.
What? You think he went home?
Without watching our matches?
Hmm. I swear I can smell his scent around here somewhere.
The World Tournament had finally begun! Who would defeat the world's finest fighters to stand at the pinnacle of martial arts?
9. Jackie Chun vs. Yamcha, before the battle
12 linesThe World Tournament had finally begun! In the first match, Krillin had used the fruits of his training to defeat Bacterian with a single blow...
That was some kick, Krillin.
I'll say! Thanks for the kind words.
Why do I feel like I've met that guy before?
The second match is Jackie Chun versus Yamcha! Contestants to the arena!
Okay, here I go.
You can do it, Yamcha!
...
Jackie Chun, huh? You think I would've heard of an old man who's good enough to enter the World Tournament...
I wonder what his fighting style is...
You seem to have extensive combat experience. Shame your form suffers from wasted movement.
It's time for the second match! Begin!
10. Jackie Chun vs. Yamcha, after the battle
8 linesJackie Chun wins!
What an amazing match! It almost didn't seem real!
Heh heh heh...
I don't believe it. I-I lost? T-T-To this old man?
That old geezer's something else if he can beat Yamcha so easily!
I-I wonder who his next opponent is...
Yikes! It's me!
Jackie Chun defeated Yamcha without laying so much as a finger on him! Just who on earth could this mysterious and incredibly formidable old man be?!
11. Namu vs. Ranfan, before the battle
12 linesYamcha was defeated in the World Tournament's second match, and the mysterious old man known as Jackie Chun advanced to the semifinals. Would the true identity of this incredibly formidable martial artist ever be known?
That was sad.
I was utterly outmatched.
You are still young.
You will get stronger.
Um... You wouldn't happen to be...
Ladies and gentlemen! It's time for the third match!
Namu and Ranfan, to the arena, please!
Be gentle with me. Tee-hee.
...
I can't afford to lose. The fate of my village rests in these hands!
Let the third match begin!
12. Namu vs. Ranfan, after the battle
6 linesNamu hoped to use the prize money from the World Tournament to save his drought-stricken village, but Ranfan's seductive attacks meant winning it wouldn't be easy. It seemed he was outmatched... But then...
A most enviable attack to be on the receiving end of! Alas, the pure-hearted Namu is out of options!
This might get ugly!
I know! If I close my eyes, I won't be tempted by her looks!
She's down for the count! Namu wins with just a single strike!
And so Namu, the fate of his village still resting on his shoulders, was moving on to the semi- finals. Goku was up next in match four!
13. Goku vs. Giran, before the battle
8 linesWith match three of the World Tournament complete, it was Krillin, Jackie Chun and Namu moving on to the semi- finals. Next up, match four. It was finally time for Goku to strut his stuff!
It's now time for our fourth match!
Goku versus Giran!
GYAOOOM!!!
Hello. I'm Goku!
YOU dare mock ME?
I'm gonna smash you into itty-bitty pieces!
Now let the fourth match begin!
14. Goku vs. Giran, after the battle
8 linesGoku was in serious trouble! Giran's Merry-Go-Round Gum had him all gummed up! But just when it looked like he would lose by a ring-out, his tail grew back! Goku was saved, and he pulled off a come-from-behind victory.
And the winner is...Goku!!!
But who knew he had a tail?! What a shocker!
Heh heh! I guess having a tail puts me in tip-top fighting form!
G-Goku's tail...
Uh-oh... Anyone know when the next full moon is?
Beats me.
With the return of his tail, Goku was now in tip-top fighting form, and his victory over Giran qualified him for the semifinals along with the other three contestants. Only one question remained. Who would reign victorious at the World Tournament?!
15. Krillin vs. Jackie Chun, before the battle
14 linesThe final four contestants to compete in the World Tournament semifinals were decided. However, Yamcha still had suspicions about Jackie Chun's true identity...
Excuse me... Mr. Chun?
Aren't you actually Master Roshi?
I am Jackie Chun.
No. You are definitely Master Roshi!
I mean, you have the exact same face! You can't fool me with that wig!
Now for the semifinals! The tournament's fifth match is about to begin!
Well, I must go.
No way someone's that much the spitting image of Master Roshi.
Guess I'll know for sure after watching his next fight.
Jackie Chun's skills are way better than mine.
Man to man, there's no way I can win. Unless...
...
Our fifth match is Krillin versus Jackie Chun! Contestants ready? Begin!
16. Krillin vs. Jackie Chun, after the battle
18 linesJackie Chun was sent hurtling out of the ring! Krillin's plan to use his foe's pervy mind against him had worked like a charm. Krillin's victory seemed all but assured when suddenly Jackie Chun used a burst of Kamehameha to propel himself back into the ring!
Huh? K-Kamehameha?!
Th-That was Kamehameha, right?
Perhaps.
D-Did you just say Kamehameha?!
W-Wait... Are you telling me that...!
K-Kamehameha?! That was amazing!
I heard that Master Roshi was the only one in the world capable of that skill! But here we have another!
Don't be stupid! That IS Master Roshi!
I knew it was him!
Oh well...
No sense in prolonging the inevitable. Let's finish this and get on with the final match...
Jackie Chun unleashed a frightening display of strength and skill! With blinding speed, he tied Krillin in knots before executing a nearly instantaneous match-winning move!
Krillin has been knocked out! The win goes to Jackie Chun!
Wh-What incredible speed... I barely saw him get behind Krillin...
Whoa... Krillin lost...
Jackie Chun is advancing to the final match!
There he will face whoever wins the sixth match, which is up next!
17. Namu vs. Goku, before the battle
9 linesNow then, there are only two matches left! Time for the sixth match, our final semifinal fight!
Will Namu emerge victorious? Or will Goku pull off a win?
The final is almost close enough to touch! Who will claim the 500,000-Zeni prize?
500,000 Zeni...! Mother, brother, fellow villagers...
...I WILL win and use the prize money to buy us all the water we could ever need!
Goku! You can do it!
I'll cook you up a feast if you pull it off!
Roger that!
Now let the sixth match...begin!
18. Namu vs. Goku, after the battle
27 linesAnd so began a magnificent tactical battle between Goku and Namu! Namu used his special move Heavenly Cross, but to no avail! Goku clinched the match with a ring-out win...
And the winner is...Goku!
That was a painful ring-out loss for Namu! But what a spectacular win for Goku!
Nice one, Goku!
Heh heh!
Congratulations, boy. You thoroughly trounced me.
May you go on to be champion.
I'll give it my best! Thanks!
Forgive me, my people. I have failed you. I shall not return with the water I promised.
Wait, Mr. Namu or whoever you are.
Is this... a Hoi-Poi Capsule?
But why?
It's empty right now, you see.
But if you fill it full of water and shrink it down, you can easily take it back to your village.
How did you know about our water problem?
Well, I AM Master Roshi, after all.
Such things are easy enough to see.
S-So you really ARE Master Roshi...
Shh... Not a word to anyone.
Jackie Chun really was Master Roshi! He had disguised himself and entered the World Tournament to teach his students that there will always be someone stronger, hoping that someday they would become martial artists of an even higher caliber, free from worldly pride!
Master Roshi, in Jackie Chun's guise, helped Namu bring water back to his village. And with Namu's help, he was able to keep his true identity secret, despite Yamcha's suspicions.
At last, it's time for our final match!
Jackie Chun and Goku, to the arena, please!
All right, only one more match left and it's over.
Thank you, Master Ro- I mean, Master Jackie!
I will never forget the debt I owe you!
Goku had finally made it to the final match, but there he was to face his very own teacher in disguise! Who would take the title of world's greatest martial artist?
19. Jackie Chun vs. Goku, before the battle
10 linesAfter many fierce battles, the World Tournament's final match was about to begin. But with each match he had won against this sterling lineup of unknown foes, Goku had only grown stronger.
Now he was up against Jackie Chun, the mysterious old man who had outclassed and easily defeated Yamcha and Krillin! However, the old man was actually Master Roshi, Goku's very own martial arts teacher!
Hm? Goku, why are you smiling like that?
Because I get to fight that super- strong geezer!
Wild yet innocent little Goku... I can't let him win.
I suppose I could stand to get serious about this one.
Now it's time for the World Tournament's final match!
I won't go easy on you, boy!
Same here!
Let the final match begin!
20. Jackie Chun vs. Goku, after the battle
29 linesWe have a fierce fight on our hands, one truly befitting the final!
But the match shows no sign of ending as the sun slowly begins its westerly journey toward evening.
Okay! Time to win this and go enjoy a feast!
Not so fast, you little whippersnapper!
It seems I can't avoid using that skill... It can be deadly, but Goku should be able to survive.
Unfortunately for you... this is where you lose.
Huh?! What makes you say that?!
This fight isn't over yet!
It will be soon.
I've only had to use this skill against one opponent so far. You will be the second.
The first was Gohan, your grandfather.
Huh?!
You've fought my grandpa?!
Bankoku- Bikkuri- Shou!!!
Aaaaaaaagh!
Say, "Mercy"! Say it, or you'll die!!!
N-No way! I'm never gonna give up!
Y-You fool! You'll die if you don't yield!!!
Argh!!!
J-Just yield already, Goku!
Say, "Mercy"! You've already endured enough!!!
Argh... This sucks...!
I-It kills me to say this, but m-m-m...
Yes, that's it. You did well. Even Gohan didn't last as long!
M-Mer...
Hm? What's this?!
Wh-What is that?
Oh, no! The moon! And it's full!!!
Bulma and company's worst fear had come true! Goku once again trans- formed into a Giant Ape the moment he saw the full moon! Which way would the World Tournament go now?! Who would emerge victorious?!
21. World Tournament in Chaos!, before the battle
12 linesThe World Tournament's final match between Jackie Chun and Goku raged on! But with the rising of the full moon, Goku had trans- formed into a Giant Ape, causing chaos throughout the arena! What would become of the match?!
RAAAAAAH!!!
G-Goku has turned into some kind of massive monkey!!!
Just what sort of skill allows one to do that?!
That's no skill!
This is what I was afraid might happen!
Th-This is bad news!
Groooooooar!
Yikes! Look out!
B-But I'm the ref here! I can't flee even if I wish I could!
How do you think I feel?!
If I leave the ring, I'll lose by default!
22. World Tournament in Chaos!, after the battle
9 linesGroooooooar!
G-Goku! Change back, now!
That skill will end up killing everyone!
Run, Krillin! You can't reason with him when he's like this!
He transforms into a monster whenever he sees the full moon!
What?!
That means there is only one way to solve this problem!
I'm afraid there's no other choice...
After Jackie Chun unleashed his max- power Kamehameha, the Giant Ape Goku had turned into was nowhere to be seen! But was Goku still alive?! And what of the final match?!
23. Clash! Power vs. Power, before the battle
7 linesJackie Chun had unleashed a max-power Kamehameha to stop Goku's rampage in his Giant Ape form! But it wasn't Goku who'd been targeted, it was the moon! With the moon now eliminated, Goku returned to normal, and their final battle was on!
This battle has dragged on far too long, pushing both contestants to the very edge of their limits!
Who will reign supreme?!
Ultimately, martial arts is a clash between body and body.
The stronger one wins... It's as easy as that...
No way I'm losing! Bring it!
Alright then. You asked for it!
24. Clash! Power vs. Power, after the battle
58 linesThe World Tournament had reached its climax! In a clash of power versus power, Goku and Jackie Chun knocked each other out! They both went down for a ten-count, but in the World Tournament, there are no draws! Whoever stood first would win. Drawing on his last ounce of strength to rise before his opponent was...
V-V-V...
Victory! I win!!!
We have a winner! Jackie Chun is our new champion!
That was definitely a match for the ages!
We were just graced with an epic battle worthy of the World Tournament!
Well done, Goku. No one's ever pushed me that far before.
Huh?
I guess I must've lost, huh...
You almost had me.
Really? That's too bad.
Hey, will you fight me again after I do some more training?
Yes, gladly!
Little 12-year-old Goku may have lost, but please give him a warm round of applause!
You fought a magnificent battle!
Goku lost the World Tournament but gained so much more. But what new challenges awaited him?
Ah! Master Roshi!
Master Roshi!
You both fought mighty well. Well done!
Goku, you were this close to winning!
I bet you could've won if only you'd eaten beforehand.
Nah... I would've lost even if I wasn't hungry.
That old man was super strong.
That's right. Remember, there's always someone stronger!
We martial artists can never rest on our laurels! Your true training is yet to come.
Right!
Yes, Master!
Whew... I literally took great pains just to say that.
Will you guys continue your training when you get back?
Of course!
I've already taught you nearly all I can.
It's time for you to walk your own paths! You must decide your own training!
Okay then, I'm gonna go find my grandpa's Dragon Ball!
You're going to look for that thing again?!
Sure I am!
What are you guys talking about?
It's my dearly departed grandpa's keepsake.
It's perfect 'cause this way I'll be training too.
Count us out! You do it yourself this time!
What about you, Krillin?
I haven't decided yet, so can I stay with you a little longer, Master Roshi?
I-I see. Well...
Dang it...I was hoping to have some alone time with Launch.
Well, see ya, everyone! I'm heading off on the Flying Nimbus!
Flying Nimbus!
You're leaving already?!
There's no time like the present.
You go get 'em, tiger!
Right!
Hey, is that whatchamacallit ball thing hard to find?
Pretty hard.
Then how about I join you?
Don't sweat it, Krillin. Besides, you can't ride the Flying Nimbus, remember?
Oh... Right.
You know how to use the Dragon Radar, don't you?
Yeah, I know!
Well, everyone! I hope to see you again someday! See ya!
Goku said goodbye to his friends and set off in search of the Dragon Ball that was his grandfather's keepsake. The only question is, what new adventures awaited our young hero?