DRAGON BALL Z DOKKAN BATTLE story · Event story
Path to Ultimate Power: Gohan and Piccolo
12 scenes, 184 lines
1. Gohan and Piccolo, before the battle
44 lines
Alright... That's enough for today!
Not bad at all! You're talented, even more so than Gohan, or should I say your father.
I was wondering, Piccolo...
What is it?
Is it true my dad could be stronger than my grandpa if he wanted to be?
Your grandpa? You mean Goku?
Yes, it's true. But I don't know about right now...
...
I've never seen my dad fight.
Probably because there's no need to fight.
He will when the time comes.
Really?
Time for you to go. You'll be late.
Okay! See you after school!
Just as I expected from Gohan's daughter. Such great talent. Then again, Gohan had great hidden potential when he was a child, too.
To forge the power that Gohan had momentarily revealed during his battle with Raditz and to defeat the two Saiyans that were to arrive a year later, Piccolo decided to train Gohan.
You somehow managed to finish off that terrifying brute that abducted you...
But it seems he has two allies who are even more powerful arriving in a year.
...!
We need your power!
You're going to learn how to fight in order to protect this planet with us!
A-Are you kidding?! Th-There's no way that I can fight...!
I've seen you release your hidden potential when your emotions peak. But that's not enough!
I'm going to need to drill the basics of combat into you to raise you into the strongest fighter.
B-But I don't want to become a martial artist...
I...I want to become a great scholar...
You still can. But first, we need to defeat the Saiyans coming in one year.
They plan on wiping out every last Earthling. If that happens, there won't be a future for you.
I-I know, but... I'm scared...
Stop your whimpering! Or do you want me to kill you here and now?!
We have no time! Your training begins NOW!
Tr-Training? But what do I need to do?
It's simple. You need to stay here and survive.
If you're still alive in six months' time... Then I'll teach you how to fight.
I can't survive out here on my own for six months!
Please, don't! I'll be all alone! I'll die!
Your job is to survive and get strong! Not only in body, but in mind, too!
Don't forget that the fate of this planet rests on your shoulders. I'm outta here.
Wait! What am I going to eat?!
What about my bath?! My bed?!
You think you'll find that stuff out here?! How spoiled are you?
...
Why are you... so cruel?
If you want to feel resentment, curse your own fate...as do I.
2. Gohan and Piccolo, after the battle
28 linesKeep your eye on the target!
But you disappeared, I couldn't see you!
Don't try to see me. Feel my presence.
That's a lot easier said than done...
If you have the time to whine, think about what you should do instead. And do it!
From now on, if you are not eating or sleeping, then you are sparring with me, got it?
Huh?! B-But...
...But I'll die...
Then become stronger.
Stronger than me and stronger than the Saiyans that will be here in six months.
...
I WILL unleash your hidden potential!
Hmph... At least the last six months have taught you not to be a crybaby.
Heh heh...
Hey... You fought my daddy before, didn't you?
And I will again.
If we can beat the Saiyans, it will be your father's turn next.
But daddy used to say...
...you're not as bad of a bad guy as you used to be, before you died and came back.
Tch.
I think he's right...
But mommy and grandpa were sure scared of you...
Enough with your inane babbling. Shut up and go to sleep!
I will not make tomorrow as easy as today!
Y-Yikes! Yes, sir!
...
...Little brat...!
Time seemed to fly by in an instant. Before long, the day of the showdown with the Saiyans had arrived...
3. Gohan's Full Power, before the battle
14 linesThe battle against the Saiyans had finally begun... After a deadly struggle, the Earth was somehow saved, but the Dragon Balls were lost during the battle...
There was but one glimmer of hope. It turned out that Planet Namek had its own set of Dragon Balls. However, the planet had been transformed into a dreadful world, seething with the evil emperor Frieza's ambition...
First, I will make you suffer despair...
And not just any despair. Ultimate despair...
What?!
Every time I transform, my power further heightens, you see.
And I have two more transformations left. Catch my drift?
Wait... But that's impossible!
F-Frieza c-can transform t-two more times...
Ha ha ha! Now feast your eyes!
Kaaaaah!
Sorry to keep you waiting...
Now, then... How about we begin round two, eh?
He... He's a monster!
4. Gohan's Full Power, after the battle
7 lines(pant, pant)
How strange... This brat didn't have this much power before...
Of course! He must be a Saiyan, too!
H-He bounced that one back... but you've gotten stronger, Gohan...
I-I'm... proud of you...
Piccolo...!
That one furious blow of Gohan's packed the power to momentarily stagger even the mighty Frieza... In this battle, Gohan once again revealed a glimpse of his hidden ability.
5. Gohan's Awakening, before the battle
10 linesThe battle against Frieza was over, but it was soon followed by a battle against a new enemy. Cell, the ultimate android, announced a martial arts tournament on which humankind's very existence would rest.
Handpicked by his father, Gohan faced Cell in battle. His exploding rage unleashed his true power, which had been hidden until now.
I-Is...that...
That's Gohan...?
Don't get cocky just yet, boy.
You're still more than outmatched against me!
I think not.
Time to cut your attitude down to size.
Let me show you... My devastating true power!
...
6. Gohan's Awakening, after the battle
10 lines
Now, Gohan!
Haaaaagh!!!
Th-This is... impossible...!
I am... perfection... personified...!
(pant, pant) (gasp)
Th-The kid did it... He actually defeated Cell...!
Piccolo?
You did well.
You've truly gotten strong, Gohan...!
Gohan's epic blow annihilated Cell and saved the Earth. And so, after their deadly struggle, peace was once again restored for a time...
7. Master and Disciple's Extreme Training, before the battle
6 linesTime marched on... The Tournament of Power was to be held, where ten fighters from each universe would assemble to fight for the fate of their own universe. It became necessary to train once more in order to regain their warrior strength for the grueling battles to come.
There you are.
I had a feeling you'd be here.
I have a favor to ask of you, Piccolo.
I already have everything prepared.
Years of inactivity have stagnated your fighting instincts. I intend to kick them back into action!
8. Master and Disciple's Extreme Training, after the battle
15 linesThanks for everything, Piccolo!
Oh, we're not done just yet.
What?!
Gohan... Your true potential dwarfs what you have displayed today.
I know you can go much further.
...!
Aren't you curious? Don't you wanna know how strong you truly are? Don't settle for being better when you could be the best.
There's still time before the tournament. I propose we use it wisely...together.
I can... become stronger!
Yeah! I'll take you up on that offer!
I also think we should come up with some team attacks and maneuvers for this one. What do you say?
Team, as in us two?
Yep. Those kinds of plays will prove really useful in this tournament!
Hm...
You just might be onto something. Fine.
9. The Obstacle Gohan Must Surmount, before the battle
5 linesGohan, that's all the training I have for you.
...
You'll have to test the strength you now have before the Tournament of Power.
We're going to go somewhere now that has just the person to do that, if you catch my drift.
Got it!
10. The Obstacle Gohan Must Surmount, after the battle
10 lines
Gohan! Let's keep pushing together...
...even further!
Dad... Thank you so much!
Piccolo...I've decided who's going to be the leader of Universe 7's team!
Hm...
The leader is going to be you, Gohan!
What?!
Heh heh... We're counting on you, Gohan!
Leave it to me!
Having proven his power to Goku, Gohan assumed leadership of team Universe 7. Now that his fighting instinct was back, and both his body and mind were in tip-top shape, it was time to enter the Tournament of Power.
11. Gohan and Piccolo's Struggle, before the battle
8 linesAt last, the Tournament of Power had begun. As the number of fighters dwindled, universes were also erased. Amid the deadly struggle for survival, the team from Universe 7 found the Namekians Saonel and Pirina, representatives of Universe 6, barring their way.
Piccolo, are you okay?!
Who knew there were Namekians this strong in another universe?
This fight isn't over yet!
We'll smack you down for sure this time!
Hm...
We're gonna win this one!
Here goes!
12. Gohan and Piccolo's Struggle, after the battle
27 linesKamehame... HA!!!
Special Beam Cannon!!!
Such power...! Well played...
...Universe 7 Namekian!
Gohan had survived his deadly battles and honed his strength as a fighter. And so the Tournament of Power drew to a close with Universe 7's stunning victory. And then...
Hm? A phone call?
Hey, Videl, what's up?
Ah, good morning, Piccolo!
Do you have some free time this afternoon?
This afternoon? Well, I'm busy with training, but what do you need?
We're gonna be having a tournament in the combat sport class I teach.
I won't be able to pick up Pan from preschool.
Hrrmm...
I don't want to impose, but I was hoping you could swing by and get her for me instead.
What happened to Gohan?
Yeah, about that... He's working on a research report to present for work.
He hasn't been out of his room for a few days.
Seriously? That idiot.
Please, Piccolo? It would really help!
Fine, I'll go.
Thank you so much, you're a lifesaver! Get there at 1 p.m., okay?
I'll be sure to grab you something tasty.
I don't eat food. I told you I live off water!
Oh yeah, you did!
I'll buy you one of these plushies you like instead, okay?
Wh-What's with the plushies?
With peace restored, Gohan's dream of becoming a biologist had come true. His struggles were now limited to his busy research schedule rather than the battlefield. Will the day come when Gohan once again throws himself into combat and unleashes his true power?