"Sea Monkeys" (悟空・海へ走る Gokū · Umi e Hashiru, lit. "Goku – Running to the Sea") is the third chapter of the Dragon Ball manga. Its anime counterpart is the ending of the episode "The Emperor's Quest" and the beginning of "The Nimbus Cloud of Roshi".
Cover[]
The cover features Goku and Bulma riding a giant lizard-like creature. Goku is sitting in front while holding a guan dao and Bulma is on the back, scared, while holding on to the creature's tail. The cover art for this chapter is also featured in the Akira Toriyama - The World artbooks and Daizenshuu 1.
Summary[]
Goku thinking Bulma turned into a turtle
Bulma is getting ready to continue her quest for the Dragon Balls. Goku is impatient with her, because she takes too long brushing her hair, stating, "if you were any slower, you'd turn into a turtle". Bored, Goku goes outside to train by breaking rocks with his bare hands. He then mistakes a sea turtle for a rock and picks it up. Goku believes that Bulma actually turned into a turtle and is confused when the real Bulma comes outside. After Bulma gives the turtle some sea water, he explains that he was out gathering mushrooms when he got lost and could not find his way back to the sea for a whole year.
Goku defeating the Bear Thief with Jan-Ken Fist
Bulma tells the Turtle that the ocean is 120 kilometers away which Goku offers to take him back to the ocean. Bulma rejects the idea, but Goku sets out to do so anyway. Bulma, who originally did not want to help, found herself joining in any way since he Goku still has his Dragon Ball and that she did not want to be left out alone with Dinosaurs wandering. On their journey to the sea, the group come across a giant Bear Thief, who planned on eating Turtle. Goku easily fights him off, showing his Jan-Ken Fist for the first time.
The Turtle bringing a mysterious old man
When the group finally arrives at the seaside, the Turtle is grateful for their help and says that he will bring them a gift. Goku and Bulma decide to enjoy the beach while they wait. After waiting, Goku and Bulma spot the turtle in the distance, with something on his back. Much to the pair's confusion, it is an old man wearing a turtle shell.
Appearances[]
Characters[]
- Goku
- Bulma
- Turtle (Debut)
- Dinosaurs (Debut)
- Bear Thief (Debut)
- Robotoriyama (Debut)
- Master Roshi (Debut)
Locations[]
Objects[]
- Capsule House
- Power Pole
- Motorcycle
- Azure Dragon Sword (Debut)
- Roshi's cane (Debut)
- Earth Dragon Ball
Techniques[]
- Jan-Ken Fist (Debut)
Differences from anime[]
The archaeopteryx on the right-hand panel
- An archaeopteryx appears flying in background at the part where the Bear Thief sees Goku, Bulma and the Turtle coming toward him. In the anime, that animal is replaced by a pterodactyl who is seen not flying.
- Goku defeats the Bear Thief using Rock, Scissors 'N' Paper. In the anime, it is just a regular punch.
- The Pilaf Gang scenes are not in the manga.
Trivia[]
Robotoriyama's brief cameo
- This chapter takes place on September 2 of Age 749.
- Bulma mentions that she only has 30 days left to find the Dragon Balls meaning that her break from school is over on October 2.
- Akira Toriyama's manga incarnation of himself, Robotoriyama makes its first Dragon Ball appearance in this chapter. He also mentions that he's looking for Penguin Village from his previous manga, Dr. Slump.
Gallery[]
 Bulma talking to Goku while she brushes her hair  Goku breaking a rock  The turtle having the sea water Bulma gave him  Bulma taunting Goku as he gets ready to set off with the Turtle  Bulma seeing Dinosaurs causing her to be scared.  The Bear Thief  Goku dodging the Bear Thief's attack  Goku standing on the Bear Thief's sword  Goku, Bulma and Turtle at the Beach  Goku and Bulma enjoying the beach before the turtle comes back  The last panel showing Roshi jumping onto land |
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