Dragonball - 23rd Tenkaichi Budoukai Info
World Tournament: 21st | 22nd | 23rd | 24th | 25th | 26th & 27th | 28th
Series: Dragon Ball
Date: May 7, 756 A.D.
Total Entrants: 72
Finalists: 8
Winner: Goku
Runner-up: Piccolo
Prize Money: 500,000 Zeni
The 8 finalists were decided by an eight block preliminary battle round. Each block consisted of exactly 9 fighters. A total of 64 preliminary matches took place. The preliminary rounds were held in a room concealed from the Tenkaichi Budoukai spectators. The 8 finalists fought in an open square in the center of a small stadium.
Round 1: Tao Pai Pai vs. Tien:
Goku gives the reluctant fighter encouragement, and Tao Pai Pai promises to only half-kill the triclops. Lunch doesn't want Tien to lose, and the first round starts. However, Tien easily evades the first attack, and drops Tao with a light tap. Tao Pai Pai laughs it off, and Tien asks him to stop the harassment. Tao thinks Tien is afraid of him, but Tien shows that he is faster and says that he's stronger than the assassin. Tao doesn't believe this, either, and keeps attacking. In the next lull, Tien asks Tao Pai Pai to understand that he doesn't want to fight against Tsuru's family, but that he doesn't plan on losing, either. Tao Pai Pai accuses Tien of kidding around, and detaches his hand to attack with a blade. The announcer disqualifies Tao Pai Pai for using a weapon, but the assassin tells the guy to shut up, and he's not going play fair while killing Tien. Tsuru yells out to kill Tien, too. Goku, Yamcha, and Krillin plan on helping out, but Tien stops them, saying that this is his problem to solve.
Tao's other arm contains a cannon with a Super Dodonpa attack. Master Roshi tells the triclops to escape, while Tao Pai Pai describes the power and fury of Super Dodonpa -- and that there's no use in trying to run away. Tien's energy scares off Tao, who leaps back to put more space between them, before firing. Tsuru shouts out "Die!!!!" But, Tao Pai Pai can't believe that the Super Dodonpa was stopped by Tien just using his kiai (the shout you make when punching or kicking someone.) While Tao is trying to understand this, Tien knocks him unconscious. Goku states that he knew the triclops was impressive, being able to drop Tao Pai Pai with one blow. Tien gives the body to the terrified Tsuru, and tells his ex-master to please stop bothering him and his friends. The old man flies off with his brother, promising revenge.
Round 2: Goku vs. Tokumei Kibou:
Then, the announcer introduces round 2, between former fighter Son Goku and the female combatant Tokumei Kibou. Goku still doesn't know why she's angry with him, and thinks that she's mistaken him for someone else -- but there is only the one Goku. No one else knows who she is, either, but Roshi likes that fact that she's very cute. Then round 2 starts. Goku asks if they'd really met before, and she goes on about taking a "maiden's heart," and breaking their promise. Goku doesn't remember any promise, and Master Roshi recognizes her attack style as being from his own school. Goku asks what the promise was for, and the girl tells him "to be your bride." The others repeat "bride!!!?" Goku asks what "bride" means.
Krillin angrily yells back that it means Goku is supposed to get married to the girl. Goku still can't remember this, and the girl says that she'll tell him if he wins. He asks for her name, but that has to wait, too. This is when Oolong gloats over knowing who the girl is, stating that Yamcha, Bulma, Roshi, and Puar had all met her at the same time. Goku warns the girl that he's going to attack, and she dares him to. But, Goku is a lot faster and stronger than anyone expected, and he blows her right out of the ring. Winning his round. The announcer doesn't understand what happened, and Master Roshi explains that it was the force of the air that hit her. Goku asks if the girl is ok (she says "ow ow ow,") and Piccolo Jr. has noticed that Goku's attack is very close to his own style (ie -- Goku has trained under Kami.) The girl crawls back into the ring, and states that she is the Ox King's daughter, Chi Chi.
The group is stunned, except for Oolong, who gloats over being right. Goku remembers and now realizes "bride" isn't a kind of food. He says "sure, let's get married," and Chi Chi latches on to him (he objects to this part,) as the announcer yells out that the two fighters are going to get married. Chi Chi replies that it's a "husband and wife" thing. Goku takes a moment to warn Krillin about the next fight.
Round 3: Ma Jr. vs. Krillin:
The announcer introduces Krillin and Ma Jr. (Demon Junior). Krillin calls the demon a "prissy bastard," and Ma Jr.'s reply of "small fry" amuses Krillin. The little guy's attack form has everyone bewildered, before he releases a pair of energy blasts. Ma isn't impressed, but becomes very surprised to find the blasts following him. Ma gloats after taking out the blasts with his eye beams, not noticing Krillin getting ready to punch him. Goku is impressed.
The announcer is surprised that Ma Jr. can levitate. Piccolo laughs off the attack, making Krillin mad. The little guy attacks, and Piccolo tells him to keep coming, before punting Krillin out of the ring. Piccolo thinks it's ended, but it turns out that Krillin had taught himself to levitate during his recent training. Goku is very impressed, and the announcer comments on this. Piccolo apologizes for calling him a small fry, and states that he's going to show his real power -- Krillin looks forward to this. Bulma is rooting for Krillin, but Goku warns his friend to be very careful (Krillin understands.) Piccolo asks if Krillin is ready, then plans on not only defeating his enemy, but the whole world. Everyone waits, Krillin wonders what the attack will be, and then Piccolo grabs him with what Tien calls "a moving arm." But, Krillin isn't defeated easily, and Piccolo leaps into the air after the "stubborn guy." Krillin realizes that this is his last chance, and starts up Kamehameha. Again, Piccolo thinks the fight has ended, but gets the blast full in the face. However, Piccolo announces "Zanzoken," and Goku yells out "Behind You!!" It's too late.
Piccolo lands next to Krillin's inert body, complaining that now that he's killed his enemy, the fun has come to an end. Then, Krillin stands up, only to collapse again and surrender. The announcer goes wild, stating that Piccolo has won this round. Everyone cheers Krillin, and Piccolo thinks that he's unbeatable.
Round 4: Yamcha vs. Shen:
It's now time for round 4, between Yamcha and Shen -- this is the last of the first round finals, with the winner going on to the second round. As Shen walks out, no one can seriously believe that he's a real fighter. Krillin calls Yamcha lucky for getting to face such a wimp. The fight is expected to go fast, and Shen politely says, "glad to meet you." However, in the crowd, Yajirobe knows better -- that Shen isn't what he seems. Goku also senses something strange about the old man, but can't say what it is when Krillin asks him about it. Then, round 4 starts, and Yamcha lets the guy go first. He apes around a bit, and crowd laughs at him. Then, charging, Shen trips and falls -- getting in a "lucky" kick. Everyone laughs this off, including Yamcha, who wants to finish Shen off fast. So, they try again, with Yamcha attacking, planning on kicking Shen out of the ring. But, the nerd ducks in fear, getting in another "lucky" blow. Yamcha's friends are getting embarrassed, and the announcer makes fun of Yamcha. Shen apologizes and asks if Yamcha is ok. Yamcha pretends that nothing's happened, and Shen claims that he's going to defeat Yamcha. Yamcha disagrees, and challenges the nerd to show real fighting spirit. So, Shen does.
When Yamcha gets back up, Shen explains about the concepts of movement. Master Roshi wonders who the nerd is, and Yajirobe thinks "See, he IS good." Yamcha allows that the guy has a point, and states that he'll attack with speed, but Shen still claims that he'll win. Shen likes Yamcha's attack, but reminds the other man that you can use feet, too. The announcer asks who this Shen is, and Yajirobe replies that he knows. Shen tells Yamcha to use smaller movements. Krillin is shocked that Yamcha's attacks aren't hitting, but Bulma wants to know what Yamcha's problem is. Roshi says Shen is strong, Tien adds that he's fast. Shen gives more advice, and Goku is starting to realize who Shen is. Shen acknowledges that Yamcha is strong, but that's not enough. He whispers that he's not human -- Goku can hear this, but not Krillin. Then, Yamcha states that he's going to win with his final technique. He channels his force into his hand, asks how Shen likes this, and attacks with Souki-Dan. The attack misses, because Shen is so fast; Shen is very surprised, and Yamcha asks if Shen is really fast enough. Yamcha continues the attack, and gloats over hitting Shen. Shen's counter and knocks Yamcha out of the ring.
The announcer states that Shen wins, and Goku makes the connection to Shenron -- and finally it clicks that Shen is really Kami in disguise. Shen comments on having been roughed up, and Yamcha and he complement each other.
Round 5: Goku vs. Tien:
It's now time for the second round of matches, between the final four. Starting with the last Budoukai's finalists -- Goku and Tien. The two agree to make an entrance, which the crowd loves. Krillin comments on Goku's spirit, and Chi Chi asks if Tien is very strong. Tien wants to see the results of Kami's training. Goku laughs, and the match starts. They move so fast, even Roshi can't see them. Krillin and Yamcha can follow the action, which stuns Chi Chi (she can't.) Goku uses One-Pattern, and laughs when Tien falls for the old trick.
The announcer states that the two are evenly matched, but Roshi disagrees, thinking that Goku's a little more out of breath. Tien talks about Goku having improved in the last three years, but Tien has improved a lot more, too. Yamcha loses Tien, but Krillin spots the triclops higher up. Goku can see Tien, but can't move fast enough to block him. The announcer finally sees them. Goku almost gets knocked out of the ring, but pulls a fast one to get back to safety. Tien brags that he's going to win, then Goku asks if he can take a moment to remove some clothing. Tien comments that it is a bit warm out, sure.
Goku struggles out of his shirt, and drops it. Tien asks if he can look at the shirt for a moment, and is shocked at how heavy it is. Between the wrist bands, boots, and shirt, Goku was carrying 100 kg of extra weight (about 220 pounds.) NO one can believe this. It was a part of Kami's training, and was an extension of the turtle shells that Master Roshi had Goku and Krillin wear so long ago. Now that he's a bit lighter, they attack again.
Tien doesn't think that Goku is any faster, until the fighter shows that he'd taken Tien's belt without the Triclops having noticed. Tien can't believe that Goku was that fast, Ma Junior comments on Goku's speed, and everyone else is impressed. Tien blusters, claiming that he'll still win, but Goku asks if he wants to get dressed again, before continuing. After, Tien talks about his superior ability -- Twelve Eyes. Then, Tien clones himself, and Krillin realizes that these are the real things, not a variation of One-Pattern. Goku waits for the attacks -- which are just energy blasts. Tien sees Goku trying to escape, and thinks that he's won. The announcer states that Goku is falling, the others are concerned for their friend.
Tien gloats, but Goku says that he will win in two more moves. Ten thinks that Goku is lying, but agrees to attack again. Piccolo knows that Goku will win. Tien runs to the 4 corners of the ring, and the announcer does a recap. Goku evades the power blasts, but Tien yells that he can still see the guy. This is when Goku says that he's making his first attack -- Solar Flare. The blinding light that Tien used in the last Budoukai. The announcer tells people what's happening, commenting that his sunglasses had protected him. Without his eyes, Tien is helpless, which is part of point Goku wants to make. Goku himself doesn't need his eyes to know that the Tien behind him has the right arm raised for an attack. Goku then announces his second move, which Tien doesn't believe can beat the four of him. Goku says that 2 of the eyes are off, and when Tien checks, Goku states that he's counting on the 4 guys making a mistake. Goku attacks, and wins with all 4 having been knocked out of the ring.
After, he tells Tien that one fast person can beat 4 if the 4 slip up. Everyone else is stunned at how quick the match ended. Yamcha offers his condolences, but Tien is happy with the way the match went (and having been able to fight Goku.) And, Goku hadn't used Kamehameha, either (out of pride.) Ma Junior looks forward to facing Goku.
Round 6: Ma Jr. vs. Shen:
The announcer then introduces match 6, between the two newbies, Ma Junior and Shen. Inside, Shen is worried, and Goku asks Chi Chi to let him speak with Shen for a moment. Part of the problem is the human body Shen has taken over, the other part is Kami's need to defeat Piccolo without killing him. Outside, the announcer is wondering what's taking so long. Ma Junior suggests that Shen ran away out of fear. Krillin notices that Shen is talking to Goku. Shen gives Goku instructions for if he loses, and states that it's good to worry about losing to Piccolo. Then, Shen enters the ring, explaining that he's been in the toilet. Ma Junior still wants the nerd to run away. Krillin asks what Shen had been talking about, but Goku claims it was just Budoukai talk. Then, the announcer starts the fight.
Ma wants to finish off Shen so that he can face Goku, but Shen replies that he's the one that's going to finish off Piccolo. Ma wants to know how Shen knows who he is. Shen's first attack takes Ma by surprise, and the demon wants to know who the hell Shen really is. Ma gets in a few good blows, leaving Krillin speechless.
Shen and Ma Junior trying to stare each other down. Roshi realizes that both are strong, and Yamcha knows that none of them could beat either of those two. Shen curses the weak human body he's using, and mentions a debt. Ma picks this up, and asks about it. Shen tells Ma (in a strange language,) to read his heart. Then, Ma recognizes Kami, who says that he came to earth to fight Ma. The announcer tells everyone that the two are talking in a language that he can't follow. Ma knows that he's safe, but Shen makes a threat that Ma misinterprets as a suicide wish. Then, Shen pulls out a little bottle, further confusing the announcer. Ma finally understands, and Shen invokes Mafuba (Goku is the only one who'd never seen Mafuba before.) However, Shen's human host is weak, and he loses when Ma responds with Mafuba, himself. Kami is stripped from his host, yelling to Goku. Ma thinks that treating him as being the same as Piccolo is a big mistake. Shen is unconscious, and Ma Junior wins the match with the ten-count.
Final Round: Goku vs. Ma Junior:
Then, the announcer introduces the last fight. Krillin hopes that Goku will win, but the hero isn't so sure. Chi Chi doesn't want Goku to die before the marriage. So, Goku stomps to the ring, determined. The announcer describes the upcoming match, Krillin is worried, Ma says that he'll carry out his resolution, and Goku asks "which resolution?" -- "to kill you."
Then the match starts. Only thing you hear are explosions, Goku is down, and the announcer starts the count. But, Ma tells him to stop counting, because Goku is faking it. Goku laughs, and stands up, noticing that his gi (uniform) has been trashed again. They bluster some more, as the friends stare on in worry (and surprise at the level of the fight they're watching.) Krillin comments on the power of Ma's techniques. Goku disappears again, and not even Tien can find him. But, Ma can. However, Goku disappears again, to reappear behind Ma Junior. Ma's next attack will kill lots of the audience, so Goku yells to them to run. But, there's no time. So, Goku leaps up, calling attention to his new location. Ma calls him an idiot, and fires. Goku blows himself out of the way, and Ma Junior gets pissed at having missed. Goku yells at Ma for endangering the people, and prepares to use Mega Kamehameha. Tien and Yamcha don't know what this is, but Roshi yells for Goku to stop, reminding him that killing Ma means killing Kami. Ma asks what's wrong, claiming that there's something to be said for being evil. Ma prepares to kill everyone (Oolong and Bulma hope that he's joking.) Krillin yells out about using the Dragonballs for bringing back Kami later, so don't worry about killing Ma Junior right now. Goku agrees to that. But, Ma knows that Shenron was destroyed by Piccolo 3 years ago. Goku says that Shenron was restored -- the two attackers launch their blasts, with Goku completing Mega Kamehameha.
Ma is taken by surprise, but survives with just some damage to his clothes. Ma is really pissed now, and WILL destroy everyone. Goku can't believe that the demon had survived. The announcer describes the attack, and notices something. Without the turban, Ma looks just like... The Great Demon King, Piccolo. Ma says that he IS Piccolo. And, after he defeats Goku, he'll rule the world. 2 seconds later, the place is deserted. The announcer leaps over the wall to continue describing the action, and Bulma calls him "a real pro."
Goku tells his friends to move farther back. Tien tells Goku not to die, and Goku says that he won't. Ma blusters some more, then tells Goku to watch the next technique. Ma Junior is now Big Ma, and he laughs while trying to kill Goku. Goku's leap takes him the wrong way, and he knows he's blown it just before being slapped to the ground. Tien wants to help, but Goku says that this is his fight. Ma gloats. Roshi is worried, but Goku states that it's really a good thing that Ma has become a giant. Ma doesn't understand this, but Goku continues attacking. So, Ma becomes even bigger. Ma asks how Goku likes this, now. Bulma and Oolong run for cover. The announcer describes Ma as a mountain. Yamcha tells Goku to escape, but the hero leaps up and uses Kamehameha to propel himself into Ma's mouth. When Goku is spit back out, he throws the bottle to Tien to open. Ma realizes that he'd been tricked, and Kami is released. Bulma, Oolong, and the announcer think that they are looking at Piccolo. Kami is filled in on the details, and Ma Junior is forced to return to normal size (apparently, with Kami bottled up, Ma didn't have any restrictions on his powers.)
So, Goku and Ma fight again, and not even Kami can see them moving. Then, they're visible high above the ring. Goku is knocked out of the sky, but uses his feet to fire off Kamehameha and continue fighting. This takes everyone by surprise, but Roshi realizes that there's no reason NOT to use your feet with Kamehameha. Goku gets zapped, and is about to be killed when Kami blocks the punch. Goku tells Kami that this is still the Budoukai, and they have to abide by the rules of the Budoukai, even when the fate of the world is at stake. Kami fumes about this, but Goku tells Ma to continue the punch. They bluster some more, and Goku states that he knows all of the techniques that Ma can use. So, Ma pulls out a controllable blast (Chou Baku Retsu Ma Ha) that Goku wasn't expecting. He uses 'Ha' to move out of the way, and then (after Ma tells him that he can't escape) Goku stands and waits for the blast to get closer to him. Then, he runs between Ma's legs.
Goku asks Ma to surrender, having suffered damage to his left arm. But, Ma is the incarnation of Piccolo (and can regenerate limbs) and has no intention of surrendering. Ma gets ready to fight back, and Goku tells everyone to run away. Ma's focused energy impresses Goku. And starts pushing back the others. Goku tells them escape -- take a plane, leave the island. Bulma yells at him for this, and Goku says that he's staying put. Kami tells him to not be stupid, to abandon the Budoukai and save himself. But, there's not enough time for the group to flee. So, Tien uses Kikou Hou to create a large pit for them to hide in. Krillin tell Goku to not be unreasonable (stupid,) which stuns Kami. Lunch tells Kami to not just stand there, and kicks the god into the trench. Yelling out "Die!!!!", Ma attacks.
After, he gloats, thinking it's over, but Krillin yells out, "Goku." Ma Junior can't believe this. Krillin tells the people in the rubble-filled pit that Goku is still alive. Goku claims he'll win soon. There is cheering, and Ma tells Goku to wait, asking what he's going to do. Goku attacks. As he readies Kamehameha again, Krillin shouts out for people to duck.
Goku tells the announcer to come look into the new pit. The guy asks if Ma is dead, and Kami replies that his continuing existence is proof that Ma is still alive. The announcer starts counting, and gets up to "nine." Goku lowers his guard, and Ma's mouth blast takes Goku through the chest. Everyone screams, and Ma exacts revenge for Piccolo. When the group tries to interfere, Ma warns them off -- the next time, he'll kill them. The fighting continues, and both of Goku's legs get broken. Ma blasts Goku's good arm, and gets ready for the last shot.
Kami tells Tien to kill him -- if Kami dies, Ma Junior will die before he can kill Goku. It's ok, because the Dragonballs can be used to wish Kami back to life, later. But, Goku tells them to stop bickering, because he's about to win.
The group thinks that Goku is joking. Then, Ma fires his biggest attack yet. Piccolo yells out that Goku can't move his arms and legs, and he fires a major blast at his prey. Krillin yells out Goku's name, and then Piccolo gloats over the destruction and his triumph over Goku. He claims that he's the greatest, and people stand dumbfounded until Krillin asks Tien if they see the same thing -- it's Goku, heading on a flat trajectory (the gang yells out that Goku has learned how to fly.) The man yells out "You lose!!!!" and then he hits. Goku asks the announcer if Piccolo is out of the ring -- this is true, and Goku wins the Budoukai.
