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Biography
Dragon Ball
King Piccolo Saga
Main article: King Piccolo Saga Piccolo Jr. is the reincarnation of his father King Piccolo - who himself was once a part of the Nameless Namekian - who fought a war over Earth only to be eventually killed by Goku.
Piccolo Jr. Saga
Main article: Piccolo Jr. Saga
"Why don't you reserve passing judgment until after you've seen my latest technique... It's a real showstopper!" |
Young Piccolo
After being punched through the chest and killed by Goku's Penetrate!, King Piccolo's last action was to spit out an egg containing his child and reincarnation Piccolo Jr, who was to avenge his death. Upon Piccolo's birth, he still remembered all of King Piccolo's memories and techniques.[1] Piccolo Jr.'s egg eventually flows down a river and is found by an elderly woman. The woman gets her husband, and wonders what it is. Before they can decide what to do with the egg, Piccolo hatches. The newly emerged Piccolo then destroys their home. Piccolo Jr. spends the next three years in intensive training, preparing himself for the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament, where he knew Goku would be a contestant, with the intent to kill him and realize his parent's dream of taking over the world. During the three-year wait till the tournament, Piccolo wanders the Earth and trains for his revenge against Goku. During his wandering, he encounters a family celebrating the birthday of a young boy named Tai. During the boy's birthday celebration, Piccolo vandalizes their home and then runs away from their dog when Tai's father orders it to chase him. When the dog nearly catches up to the young Namekian, Piccolo blasts it away in fear with a beam, realizing some of the potentials he has. He is later seen by some sailors levitating above the water. He proceeds to shoot a Finger Beam into the water which creates a whirlpool that at fish jumps out of, which Piccolo grabs and kills via Electric Shock. The sailors are horrified and Piccolo noticing them fires another Finger Beam at their boat sinking it. Piccolo then starts eating the fish he caught.
Piccolo as a young adult
After spending the three years training, a now physically adolescent Piccolo enters the tournament using the alias "Junior" ("Ma Junior" (マジュニア) in the Japanese manga and anime, with "Ma" meaning demon). The day before the tournament, Piccolo saves a kid from falling rubble, but then people run away after they see him. Piccolo manages to find Goku before the tournament properly begins, and Piccolo reminds himself not to let Goku win, and he must avenge his father.
When the tournament starts, Piccolo easily breezed past the preliminaries and into the finals. During Goku's match with Chi-Chi, he observes that Goku's technique is very similar to his clan's. From there he first faced off against Goku's friend Krillin. Though Piccolo managed to beat him with relative ease, even believing at one point that he had killed the small warrior, Piccolo was surprised by Krillin's resilience, and his ability to fly. Krillin even managed to score a hit but missed Piccolo using a Kamehameha, as Piccolo had used an afterimage trick and managed to knock Krillin back to the ground. In their fight, Krillin eventually gave up, realizing he could not beat Piccolo. While watching Goku's match with Tien Shinhan in the semi-finals, he is confident that Goku will win and looks forward to facing his nemesis.
Hero punches Piccolo
Piccolo's next match is against a powerful but awkward human named Hero, whom Piccolo soon discovers is actually Kami, his good counterpart, in disguise by means of possessing a weak, everyday human. When Kami attempts to use Evil Containment Wave to seal Piccolo into a small container, Piccolo surprises everyone by reflecting it to capture Kami instead. Piccolo then swallows the bottle, making the chances of freeing Kami seem very slim, since killing Piccolo appears to be the only way to rescue Kami, though Kami will die if Piccolo dies.
Piccolo fighting Goku at the World Tournament
Piccolo Jr.'s next fight is the one he was waiting for, the match/rematch with Goku. Though Piccolo uses an assortment of new powerful techniques, Goku finds a way to make many of them work to his advantage. Goku manages to free Kami from captivity when Piccolo increases his size, tricking him into getting so large that Goku could go down his throat and get the bottle. However, even after Goku seemingly defeated Piccolo by using the Meteor Combination, firing his new Super Kamehameha at Piccolo, Piccolo manages to cripple Goku's arms and legs after surprising him with a Mouth Energy Wave through his shoulder, saying he will not make the same mistake his father did (which was letting Goku have one working arm).
Goku defeats Piccolo
In the end, Piccolo loses narrowly, with Goku using flight on-screen for the first time and knocking Piccolo out of the ring with a headbutt. He is shown mercy when Goku gives him a Senzu Bean, which fully heals him instantly much to the shock and horror of his friends. Piccolo holds little gratitude for this act though and promises to continue his quest to destroy Goku and take over the world someday before leaving the tournament.
Dragon Ball Z
Saiyan Saga
Main articles: Raditz Saga and Vegeta Saga
"Gohan, you're the only real friend I've ever had. I want to thank you." |
Piccolo as he appears in the first episode of Dragon Ball Z
After his defeat at the hands of Goku, Piccolo vowed to continue his quest to avenge his father and kill Goku and flies off into the sky. Five years pass and Piccolo has since continued to train in order to reach his goal, but one day he has a brief confrontation with the Saiyan Raditz, who found Piccolo due to his scouter when he was trying to locate his brother Kakarot (Goku). In complete awe over the sudden arrival of this stranger, Piccolo demands to know Raditz's origins and intentions. Raditz smirks at Piccolo's demands, to which Piccolo retaliates with a Destructive Wave. Raditz shrugs off Piccolo's most powerful technique without a single dent, with Piccolo trembling in fear. Before Raditz can murder Piccolo, his scouter locates another strong power level. This makes Raditz ultimately ignore Piccolo in favor of his true target (whose power reading he had initially mistaken Piccolo's for due to their similar levels of progress), his younger brother Kakarot, who turned out to be Goku. Piccolo follows Raditz to Kame House, where Goku and his child Gohan went to meet up with old friends, Piccolo learns of Raditz's plan to destroy humanity by hiding behind the house and listening in to the conversation with his strong hearing abilities. When Raditz easily subdues Goku and kidnaps Gohan, Piccolo offers to Goku a temporary truce in the face of this new threat, intending to resume his ongoing struggle with Goku afterward. Goku agrees, despite the pleas of his friends against the idea, and the two make their way to defeat Raditz.
Goku and Piccolo join forces to fight Raditz
Once Goku and Piccolo locate Raditz, Goku makes a feeble effort to rescue his son through discussion rather than action, but this fails, resulting in a battle. Raditz easily tackles both Piccolo and Goku, managing to sneak attack and surprise them every chance he gets, with Piccolo and Goku not even being able to land a single hit. When the battle takes to the air, Raditz fires two energy waves downwards at Goku and Piccolo. Goku luckily dodges, but Piccolo is less fortunate, with his left arm being lost by disintegration. With the battle seemingly hopeless, Piccolo asks Goku if he has developed any new techniques to assist in these kinds of battles. Goku answers he has not, with Piccolo scoffing at Goku's lack of planning or preparation. Piccolo reveals he has developed a technique to pierce even the strongest of bodies, naming it the Special Beam Cannon. Piccolo demands for Goku to buy him extra time to charge the technique but states the wait will be worth it. As Goku begins to get pummeled, Piccolo finishes charging the attack, but is now in even more woe, as he fears Raditz will be fast enough to evade. Piccolo's prediction comes true, as he fires the blast, Raditz manages to side-step the attack, taking off only a small fragment of his Battle Armor.
Piccolo performs the Special Beam Cannon on Raditz
Raditz discovers his earlier assumptions on Goku, and Piccolo's power levels were wrong, as he now knows Goku and Piccolo both have the ability to raise their power levels over 1,000, something Raditz was unaware of at first. When all hopes seem lost, as Raditz starts to pummel Goku into submission by breaking his ribs, Goku's young son Gohan intervenes after destroying the pod he was contained in and charges towards Raditz, damaging Raditz's armor and hurting him greatly by smashing into his chest. Now due to Raditz being much weaker from the assault, Piccolo manages to mortally wound Raditz with the Special Beam Cannon, although Goku sacrifices his life in the process to restrain Raditz, and Piccolo thus avenges his father at a bit of an unexpected moment. Before dying, however, Raditz tricked Piccolo into telling him about the Dragon Balls, and reveals that two other, more powerful Saiyans, Nappa and Vegeta, will be arriving on Earth in one year. In anger, Piccolo finishes Raditz off with one final blow rather than making him suffer, an action noticed by Kami who suspects that Piccolo is changing. When Goku dies shortly afterwards his body mysteriously vanishes, with Piccolo confirming Kami's intervention.
Anyone killed by Piccolo before he turned good would be sent to limbo, with their spirit wandering in agony. Since Goku and Raditz did not suffer this fate after Piccolo killed them, Kami cited this as an indication that Piccolo was becoming less evil.
Piccolo throws Gohan at a rock
With the news of even more powerful opponents soon to arrive, Piccolo takes Gohan to Break Wasteland in order to train the boy and raise his survival skills, so Piccolo can use Gohan's massive potential to help defend the Earth from the Saiyans, and originally, to help Piccolo take over the world afterwards. Though his treatment to Gohan is initially harsh, leaving him alone in the Wasteland for six months to raise his survival techniques, then brutally training the boy for the next six months, he begins to warm up to Gohan, and the two form an unbreakable bond. While the training occurred, Piccolo shows a little affection for Gohan in the first night of his six-month survival training by giving him three apples, as Gohan had not eaten anything in days. Piccolo does become annoyed when Gohan complains about the apples' bitter taste, remarking Gohan will need to let go of his time with his parents who pampered and spoiled him. Suddenly, Gohan transforms into a Great Ape and proceeds to destroy the wasteland around him, much to Piccolo's shock and slight fear. Piccolo (seemingly[2]) destroys the moon to turn Gohan back to normal, knowing the two invading Saiyans could use this technique to their advantage also. Piccolo then proceeds to remove Gohan's tail and makes him new training clothes and a sword.
Piccolo sparring with Gohan at Break Wasteland
When Vegeta and Nappa arrive on Earth, they are met by Gohan, Goku's friends Krillin, Chiaotzu, Tien Shinhan, and Yamcha, and Piccolo. Goku had been wished back to life but would take several hours to arrive. Piccolo soon learns from the Saiyans that he is a Namekian rather than a demon as he previously believed. The Saiyans then start the fight off by growing six Saibamen, small, humanoid plant-like aliens grown from the ground who all have power levels equal to Raditz's 1200, which they instruct to fight in a mock tournament against the Earth's defenders. The Saibamen are all destroyed, though Yamcha is killed in battle when one of them manages to grip him and self-destruct, killing them both. Piccolo destroys the last remaining Saibaman, after it attacks Gohan, with a punch in the stomach, followed by a mouth blast, disintegrating it.
Piccolo punches a Saibaman in the stomach
With the Saibamen gone, Nappa, the larger Saiyan, decides to enter combat. In the ensuing fight, Chiaotzu and Tien perish, and the defenders of the Earth are heavily beaten. When Chiaotzu prepares to self destruct while holding Nappa, Piccolo orders Gohan to watch Chiaotzu's sacrifice, and then proceeds to compliment Chiaotzu by saying Chiaotzu has won his respect for his sacrifice to take down a powerful enemy. Despite Piccolo landing some decent hits, and planning team attacks with Krillin and Gohan, Nappa seems invincible. During one of the team attacks, when Gohan gives into his fear and runs away from Nappa instead of blasting him as Piccolo ordered, Piccolo deems Gohan a failure, and when the three-hour break occurs, suggests Gohan should go home, and not be a distraction in this fight. Remembering that during his fight with Raditz, Goku pulled and squeezed his tail tightly and had caused him unbearable pain, Piccolo attempted the same feat and got a hold of Nappa's tail (discussed with Krillin and Gohan after having a three-hour break) but the monstrous Saiyan revealed he and Vegeta were immune to that handicap and knocked the Namekian unconscious for a short while. Later in the battle, when Nappa attempts to finish off Krillin with a final blast, Piccolo saves him just in time with a small hand blast launched at Nappa's back.
Piccolo sacrifices himself to save Gohan from a fatal attack by Nappa
When the smaller but more powerful Saiyan named Vegeta detects that Goku is arriving, and that he is more powerful than anticipated (being read at 5,000 without powering up, already), he orders Nappa to quickly kill the remaining defenders, as their working with Goku might result in a challenge. Goku's resurrection proves that the Dragon Balls are legitimate, so they can use the ones on Namek and do not need the ones located on Earth. Nappa first aims for Gohan with an extremely powerful attack, but Piccolo jumps in the way of it, sacrificing himself to save Gohan. His body ruined, Piccolo falls to the ground. With tears in his eyes, Piccolo bids farewell to Gohan, whom he admits made him soft and is the only person to ever call him friend. Piccolo's death also results in Kami's passing, as they were once a single being, and therefore if one dies then so would the other.
After the Saiyans are beaten by Goku and the remaining fighters, and Vegeta retreats, Gohan, Krillin and the brilliant inventor Bulma head to Namek and to locate the Dragon Balls so that they can wish Kami, Piccolo, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu back to life and restore the Dragon Balls of Earth.
Frieza Saga
Main articles: Namek Saga and Frieza Saga
"It's my people who Frieza destroyed. It's MY fight. He needs to pay for what he's done, and I intend to make him." |
Piccolo was allowed to train with King Kai after his death
As Goku was forced to do after his noble death, Piccolo travels down the winding Snake Way to King Kai's Planet. There, he, Chiaotzu, Tien, and Yamcha all train under the watchful eye of King Kai. While it is unknown if he ever learned any of King Kai's secret techniques, Piccolo's power does increase so significantly that even Nail (a Warrior-type Namekian with a power level of 42,000) notes it as unbelievable.
On Namek, Gohan, Krillin, and Dende, a young Namekian who Krillin and Gohan had previously saved, gather the Namekian Dragon Balls and summon the Namekian Dragon, Porunga. Piccolo contacts Gohan (via King Kai's telepathy) and demands he be resurrected with the first wish, be sent to Namek to battle Frieza with the second, and then Gohan could do whatever with the last wish. Piccolo's reasoning was that if he is brought back, then the Earth Dragon Balls will immediately return alongside Kami, allowing for wishes to be made to bring back Tien, Chiaotzu and Yamcha.
Piccolo soon arrives on Namek at a random point, since Gohan did not specify where on Namek he should be sent to when he asked Dende to have Porunga grant the wishes. After recovering from the initial shock of seeing his strangely familiar homeland for the first time and feeling the suffering of his people, Piccolo heads in the direction of a large energy source, believing it to be Frieza.
Piccolo arrives to confront Frieza
During his flight, he passes over a dying Namekian, Nail, who was earlier easily mauled by Frieza. Piccolo drops down to inspect the crippled Namekian and they begin to converse. Nail offers Piccolo to join with him, as the option of merging with his counterpart Kami could not be realized here (nor did Piccolo even want to be one with him, at this point). At first, Piccolo refuses, but Nail explains that Piccolo will not lose his personality, he will only feel the power gained from the fusion. Piccolo reluctantly accepts, and after the fusion is complete, he is amazed by his awesome new power and rushes to Frieza's location.
Piccolo (fused with Nail) takes on Frieza in his second form
When Piccolo arrives, he finds a battle in progress between Gohan, Krillin, and Vegeta (who had rebelled against Frieza), with Dende supporting them, against Frieza. He then takes on Frieza, with the doubt of Krillin and Vegeta, who is in his second form, alone and is able to go blow to blow with him, even without removing his weighted clothing. Vegeta became shocked to find that the Namekian that Nappa killed with ease mere months ago had become so powerful. After a brief exchange of blows, Frieza transforms into his third form and assaults Piccolo with a large barrage of invisible and virtually unavoidable shots, crippling the Namekian.
An angry Gohan intervenes and blasts Frieza with a Full Power Masenko, but Frieza knocks it back, and Piccolo uses the last of his strength to deflect the projectile with one of his own before it can hit the young Saiyan. Frieza then begins his final transformation into his true form, and Gohan uses the opportunity to take Piccolo to Dende, who has the ability to heal others completely. Piccolo quickly recovers, but he knows that he is even more thoroughly outclassed by Frieza's new form. Frieza begins his renewed attack with a single blast that kills Dende (having seen him healing Piccolo midway into his transformation), preventing the warriors from being healed again; Gohan, Krillin, and Piccolo respond with a joint assault, but Frieza seemingly effortlessly evades all of their attacks.
Piccolo before Frieza decides to transform
Piccolo is then reduced to the sidelines, watching as a strengthened Vegeta attacks and falls against Frieza, helpless to intervene. After Goku arrives, Gohan, Krillin, and Piccolo get out of his way, and after witnessing Vegeta's murder at the hands of Frieza, he watches Goku and Frieza duel from afar. (He also implies that he would like to fight Goku when it's over, though only for kicks.) Goku is soon overwhelmed by Frieza once he powers up to 50% of his power, nullifying even Goku's Kamehameha fired with a 20-fold Kaio-ken boosting his power, and, in desperation, attempts to use the Spirit Bomb. In order to buy Goku some time, Piccolo takes most of the remaining ki from Gohan and Krillin and jumps in to help, catching Frieza off-guard and kicking him in the head, giving Goku just enough time to finish the Spirit Bomb and launch it towards Frieza, seemingly killing him. Piccolo drags Goku's body out of the water, and meets up with Gohan and Krillin, celebrating.
Piccolo wounded after being beaten by Frieza
Just as our heroes rejoice, Frieza towers above them revealing to still be alive, and shoots a powerful beam meant for Goku (in the anime only, for in the manga he intended to finish Piccolo and the others first all along, and as such aimed at him immediately), but Piccolo bravely takes the hit for his former rival and falls to the ground on the verge of death. After witnessing both Piccolo being heavily wounded, and Krillin being blown to pieces by Frieza, Goku finally had enough and unleashed his hidden Super Saiyan powers. Gohan carried Piccolo off of the battlefield as Goku and Frieza clashed on the dying Planet Namek, with the former emerging as the victor. Piccolo is healed by Dende (who had been wished back to life along with the rest of the people killed by Frieza and his men) after being sent to Earth by a wish made to Porunga.
When the Namekians find a planet suitable to be New Namek, Piccolo declines to travel with them, and he stays on Earth with Gohan to protect and watch over the boy. Piccolo does not desire the peaceful, therefore dull, life to be had on Namek and instead wishes to keep training in order to become more powerful.
Frieza-Androids Interlude
Main articles: Garlic Jr. Saga and Trunks Saga
Piccolo arrives
Only in the anime, Piccolo assists Gohan and Krillin in defeating Garlic Jr., a villain first encountered in the film: Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone, who had escaped the Dead Zone and returned with an incredible power up from the Makyo Star being near to the Earth.
Piccolo had to cope with Kami, his counterpart, sometimes getting hurt or tired, which in turn affected Piccolo during his battles. He also faked being under the influence of the Black Water Mist in order to get close enough to Garlic Jr. to free both Kami and Mr. Popo, and in order to keep up the act, he had to act like he wanted to kill Gohan. Later, Piccolo, Gohan and Krillin manage to get Garlic Jr. sealed back into the Dead Zone for good.
One year after the events on Namek, Piccolo sensed Frieza and another powerful being heading towards Earth. He headed to the area where he detected they would land, and was soon joined by Vegeta, Yamcha, Puar, Bulma, Tien, Chiaotzu, Krillin and Gohan. Despair sets in on the group as they realize that there's little, they can do to oppose such powerful foes.
Piccolo, prior to Frieza and King Cold's arrival
Soon after Frieza and his father, King Cold, land they are confronted by a mysterious youth, who reveals himself to be a Super Saiyan and almost effortlessly destroys the father-son duo along with their minions. Piccolo and the others follow the youth, who tells them when and where Goku will be arriving. Just as the boy predicted, Goku lands and the boy converses with him privately, though Piccolo's superior hearing allows him to listen in. The boy, known as Future Trunks, is the future son of Vegeta and Bulma and reveals a terrible plot by Dr. Gero, a scientist for the non-active Red Ribbon Army, to create powerful Androids for the sole purpose of annihilating Goku.
The Androids soon spiral out of control, and after murdering their creator go on to destroy everything around them, making Future Trunks' world a nightmare where they kill all but a few tens of thousands[citation needed] of the population. They eventually kill all the Z Fighters with the exception of Goku, who dies from a heart disease six months prior to the attack of the Androids. Future Trunks has come back in time to both give Goku the medicine to cure the disease and give the Z Fighters ample warning. Future Trunks then departs back to his own timeline and Piccolo, since Goku does not know how to tell the group what he had discovered, explains everything to the group, except the identity of Future Trunks. The group then splits up to begin training for the oncoming threat, with Piccolo deciding to do his training alongside Goku and Gohan, which would later prove to have been a very wise decision.
Piccolo with Cynthia
While training with Goku and Gohan, Piccolo also was forced along with Goku to take a driver's test so Chi-Chi would not have to do as much chores as a result of their training. Piccolo had to wear human clothes, presumably to disguise his origins. He attempted to drive relatively safely, but his driving instructor, Cynthia, proved to be a terrible influence, as she encouraged Piccolo to drive recklessly while Goku was driving recklessly against his instructor's wishes. Eventually, they took a second attempt at a driver's test under a storm, only for them to fail the test a second time to save a bus full of children.
Androids Saga
Main article: Androids Saga
Piccolo and the others waiting for the Androids to appear
Three years have passed by, and Goku, Krillin, Piccolo, Tien, and Yamcha meet at the designated time to confront the Androids with Vegeta and Future Trunks coming. Yajirobe drops by briefly to give the group Senzu Beans and, as he was leaving, his hovercar had been destroyed. Still not sensing their opponents, Gohan realized that being Androids, they have no ki to detect and therefore must be searched for by sight. Piccolo and the others enter the city to search, but do not know what the Androids look like. They soon detect a large drop in Yamcha's ki and rush to the scene, finding both the two Androids and a critically wounded Yamcha with a hole through his gut. Goku soon leads the Androids to a different location so that the city is not destroyed in their fight, though the Androids demolish a large portion of it before they leave.
The Androids choose to fight in a desolate region filled with rocky hills. Piccolo surmises that they chose the location so that they could escape to the hills if the fight does not go their way. After the Androids explain that they have been watching Goku since he defeated the Red Ribbon Army up until his battle with Vegeta, Goku attacks Android 19. The Androids did not know of his ability to go Super Saiyan, and therefore his true strength. Piccolo is startled after Goku transforms because his power is much lower than it should be. Though Goku seems to be winning in the early part of the fight, he quickly loses his energy due to his heart disease and is eventually taken down by Android 19.
Piccolo hit by Android 20's eye laser
Piccolo and the others attempt to intervene, but Android 20 blocks their path and blasts Piccolo with his eye beams, sending him crashing to the ground. Vegeta then arrives, kicking Android 19 off of Goku and Piccolo quickly gets back up, revealing that he was pretending to be injured in order to catch the Androids off guard. Vegeta then kicks Goku out of the battle and Piccolo catches him, setting him down so Yamcha can take him home and give him the heart medicine that Future Trunks gave them. Vegeta and Android 19 then battle, with Vegeta revealing his ability to go Super Saiyan, and destroying 19 after confirming his ability to drain energy using the jewels embedded in his palms. Vegeta, severely drained from the fight with Android 19, acts as if he eager for a quick follow-up fight with Android 20. Nervous of Vegeta's new power, Android 20 fails to call the bluff and flees to the hills, while Vegeta is restored with a Senzu Bean.
Piccolo battles Android 20, severing the android's right arm
Piccolo and the others start searching the hills for Android 20, but Piccolo is soon ambushed. With Android 20 holding a tight grip over his mouth and draining his energy, Piccolo sends out a telepathic message to Gohan. Gohan is alerted to the situation and heads for Piccolo Jr.'s now shrinking ki. He finds Piccolo and smashes Android 20 off of his mentor. Piccolo receives a Senzu Bean from Krillin and states that he will fight Android 20 himself. Android 20 is taken off guard by Piccolo's speed, and he quickly hits the android with several powerful blows, which surprises the Android because he did not expect for Piccolo to be this powerful. The Namekian finishes the battle with a powerful chop which takes off Android 20's right arm, while also referring to how he was formerly like Dr. Gero and consumed with the desire of revenge against Goku for his involvement in destroying a paternal figure of his, then sends him smashing him into the ground, badly beaten.
Krillin was astonished by Piccolo's power, believing Piccolo was extremely powerful for someone who is not a Super Saiyan. At this time Future Trunks shows up and states that Android 20 is not one of the Androids which caused such devastation in the future, having already seen the lifeless head that 19 was reduced into by Vegeta earlier. Bulma follows them closely in her skycar, and Android 20 sees his opportunity to escape and lets out an energy wave, destroying Bulma's vehicle and distracting everyone while he runs away, stating that he's going to activate Androids 17 and 18.
Piccolo and Future Trunks
Bulma informs the group that Android 20 is actually Dr. Gero, who reconstructed himself into an Android, and of the location of his lab in North City. Piccolo then tells Bulma about Future Trunks, who at this point is already born in the main timeline. He then takes off with Krillin and Tien to North City to find Dr. Gero's Lab and destroy the Androids before they can be awakened. Krillin finds the lab and alerts the others, but they arrive too late, and the Androids are activated. The twin Androids then display mutiny on their creator by killing him, and against Gero's wishes awakening another Android: Android 16. Vegeta takes off after them and Piccolo and the others follow. When they catch up, they find that Vegeta has been fighting Android 18 and is not doing so well against the female Android due to his declining stamina. Android 17 warns them that if they get involved in the fight, he will step in as well.
Piccolo is humiliated along with the other Z Fighters by the Androids
They watch the fight and though Vegeta seems to be on roughly equal footing at first glance (something that surprises Future Trunks because he never knew his father to be so powerful) Piccolo points out that Vegeta was tiring with every move and the Android was not. When Future Trunks gets involved with the fight after Vegeta receives a serious kick that breaks his arm, Piccolo also charges in, but both are quickly swatted down by Android 17. When Piccolo gets back up, he charges at Android 17 who is choking Tien; when he reaches Android 17, he is felled with a single blow to the stomach that nearly tears through him.
"The Piccolo that you know is gone! I am The Namek. And as for you, well, you're history." |
Piccolo after fusing with Kami
Krillin gives each of the warriors a Senzu Bean, and Piccolo states he has an idea (in the Japanese version and Dragon Ball Z Kai, Krillin asks if Piccolo has any plans for defeating the Androids, to which Piccolo barks angrily and lies that he was never their friend and is still plotting to overtake the world). When Krillin asks what it is, Piccolo angrily snaps at him and then abruptly takes off to The Lookout. Piccolo does not need to explain to Kami why he has come, Kami having already read his thoughts that Piccolo wishes to fuse with him and become whole once again. Piccolo rebuffs Kami, stating that they are not fusing on an equal level and will simply be using the old Namekian as a tool to become more powerful, stating that the only reason that Kami even exists now in face of all the converging foes is for the Dragon Balls. Regardless, Kami is not opposed to the idea of fusing with Piccolo, but he wants to observe the situation for a while longer to be sure that his last decision is made for valid reasons.
Piccolo (now the "Nameless Namekian") challenges Imperfect Cell
Piccolo starts to argue with him, but Kami counters by pointing out that even Future Trunks stated these Androids are different (being "much, much" more powerful, for one, and for having spared their lives, whereas the future counterparts killed them outright), and that it was Vegeta who started the fight they just had. Piccolo calls Kami a coward for his reluctance and waits on the lookout for him to make up his mind. When Kami learns of the recent arrival of a danger from the future far greater than the Androids, he realizes he has no choice. With Piccolo serving as the base form, they merge into one being, becoming the nameless Namekian once again, himself stating that he was now no longer Kami or Piccolo.
Cell Saga
Main articles: Imperfect Cell Saga, Perfect Cell Saga, and Cell Games Saga Piccolo rushes to Ginger Town, the location of this murderous new enemy. The bug-like creature claims that he is Piccolo's "brother", which shocks Piccolo, and the two engage in battle. Piccolo seems to have the upper hand but is taken off guard when the creature launches a Kamehameha at Piccolo, which shocked him, as the move was Goku's attack. As he was dodging the blast the creature latches onto Piccolo's back and stings his left arm, draining the life from it and rendering the limb useless and withered. Piccolo headbutts the creature and breaks free but claims that with his injury he has been defeated, luring the creature into explaining his actions. The creature reveals his name as Cell, and that he is a combination of Earth's greatest warriors put together by Dr. Gero.
Piccolo before his battle with Android 17
His purpose is to locate Android 17 and Android 18 and take their energy by absorbing them into his being so that he may achieve his Perfect form. Now knowing the creature's origin and intentions, Piccolo exposes his ruse, tearing the withered left arm free and growing a healthy one in its place, now prepared to resume battle with Imperfect Cell.
Future Trunks and Krillin soon arrive, and Imperfect Cell, now outnumbered, uses the Solar Flare (inherited from either Goku or the technique's coiner Tien) and escapes. Tien and Vegeta soon arrive, and Piccolo explains the nature of Cell to them. He and Tien then search for Cell as the monster travels from town to town absorbing people's energy, but Imperfect Cell detects their ki and then lowers his own and hides every time they get close. Piccolo begins traveling on a jet plane, piloted by Yamcha, with Gohan, Krillin, and Tien so that they can keep their ki hidden while searching for the creature.
While searching, a recovered Goku teleports onto the plane and explains that he has a plan for himself, Future Trunks, Gohan, and Vegeta to use the Hyperbolic Time Chamber in order to train for a year in span of one Earth day. He then takes Gohan and teleports back to Kami's lookout. Piccolo and the rest keep searching but Piccolo begins to despair, knowing that with each town Imperfect Cell attacks, his strength grows, and the monster will soon be powerful enough to confront and absorb the Androids.
Piccolo during his battle with Android 17
Piccolo and the rest soon return to Kame House. By good or bad luck, the Androids soon arrive, demanding the location of Goku so that they may kill him to finish their game. Piccolo decides to use this opportunity to try and destroy them, thereby preventing them from being absorbed by Imperfect Cell. They head to deserted Tropical Islands and Piccolo learns that he will only have to fight Android 17, giving him a chance at victory. He and #17 are roughly equal in strength, and though Piccolo does not have the infinite energy of his opponent, he does have several tricks up his sleeve that prove an outstanding resistance, such as his amazing regeneration abilities and his variety of energy attacks, such as the Hellzone Grenade. However, Cell arrives in the middle of their fight.
With his increase in strength from absorbing countless humans from various cities, Imperfect Cell is now considerably more powerful than Piccolo, and on top of that Piccolo has expended a considerably large amount of his energy battling Android 17. After 17 is attacked by Cell, Piccolo steps in to help, but is easily swatted aside. Without any other options, Piccolo uses his desperation attack, the Light Grenade, and destroys the island that they were fighting on. However, Imperfect Cell bears no damage from the attack due to his superior strength and sets his eyes on the weary Namekian.
Piccolo recovering after a vicious attack from Imperfect Cell
Realizing that the both of them can do nothing to defeat Cell, Piccolo warns #17 to run; however, he is interrupted by Cell, with one swift punch, which snaps the brave Namek's neck and takes him down. Seeing no need to absorb him, Cell picks Piccolo up from the ground, blasts a hole clean through his stomach and tosses him into the ocean, leaving him for dead. Luckily, Piccolo barely managed to survive thanks to his regeneration and is soon rescued by Goku and taken back to Kami's Lookout, along with Tien who had distracted Cell to stop him from absorbing Android 18.
Piccolo quickly recovers, but with Imperfect Cell having absorbed Android 17 and now in his even more powerful Semi-Perfect form, he can do nothing but watch. He observed as Super Vegeta first defeated Semi-Perfect Cell and then allowed him to absorb Android 18 and attain his Perfect form. He also witnessed Perfect Cell's subsequent victory over Future Trunks and his announcement of the Cell Games, giving the Earth's defenders ten days to prepare for his tournament.
"Damn you! Don't you see what you've done? Why couldn't you just listen to us for once Goku? We all warned you this would happen! You've pushed your son to his death! His death!" |
Piccolo seeing an image of Perfect Cell in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber
When Goku and Gohan emerge from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Gohan requests for Piccolo to give him a copy of his uniform, which Piccolo happily conjures up for him. He is also startled by how much more powerful Goku became with his mastery over the Super Saiyan form. Piccolo enters the Hyperbolic Time Chamber and, although becoming significantly stronger, is still nowhere near powerful enough to challenge Perfect Cell. After he emerges, Goku asks him if it is possible for him to split with Kami again. Piccolo states that he cannot, so Goku instead goes to New Namek to recruit a new guardian and returns with Dende who takes the position and promptly reactivates the Dragon Balls.
Gohan and Piccolo at the Cell Games
When the ten-day wait is over, Piccolo accompanies Goku and the others to the Cell Games. He stays on the sidelines for most of the battle but speaks up when Goku, after first battling then yielding to Perfect Cell, volunteers Gohan to fight. Piccolo states that no matter how strong Gohan had become, there is no way he can fight Perfect Cell. He criticizes even further when Goku tosses a Senzu Bean to Perfect Cell so that the fight is "fair". When Perfect Cell manages to grab Gohan in a bear hug and begins crushing him, Piccolo blames Goku for his actions, and prepares to enter the battle, even though it likely means his death. Perfect Cell soon stops his attack though, deciding to target Gohan's friends instead. He soon spawns seven Cell Juniors, one for each Z Fighter watching the fight. Piccolo does well against the Cell Jrs, managing to stand his ground despite Cell's comment that only Vegeta and Trunks were able to fight back, while the weary Goku and the powerless humans are gradually beaten to the ground, but is soon overwhelmed until Gohan finally snaps and transforms into a Super Saiyan 2, and defeats all of the Cell Juniors with ease, leaving all of the Z warriors to look on in shock. In the anime, Piccolo is actually shown to be the Z fighter who does a better job at beating the Cell Juniors, being able to assist Krillin, Yamcha and Tien for a while, however such filler goes against what happened in the manga.
Piccolo takes on one of the seven Cell Juniors.
Gohan battled Cell and was able to not only outmatch Cell, but also cause him to spit up Android 18 and revert to his Semi-Perfect form. Piccolo then witnessed Goku's noble sacrifice as he teleported himself and a self-destructing Cell (who tried to blow himself up along with the Earth) to King Kai's Planet, which was destroyed along with everybody who was present at the time (Goku, King Kai, Bubbles, and, in the anime, Gregory). But Cell survived and became even stronger thanks to his Saiyan genes. He teleported back to Earth (he learned how to use the Instant Transmission), and after killing Future Trunks, ensued in a Kamehameha duel with Gohan, who Cell had already weakened when Gohan attempted to save Vegeta from Cell's Death Beam. Piccolo, along with the other Z Fighters, assisted Gohan in the duel by blasting Cell with various ki blasts, as Piccolo was unwilling to let the person who taught him the value of friendship die all alone against Cell (in the manga, rather than helping Gohan, Piccolo merely curses at his inability to make any difference in the situation, making it more of a surprise when Vegeta finally intervenes). The efforts of the Z Fighters failed to faze Cell until Vegeta distracted him with an energy blast, which gave Gohan the time he needed to destroy Cell once and for all. Piccolo then lauded Vegeta on hitting Cell in an honorable move, but the latter just tells Piccolo to get lost. Piccolo returned to the lookout, where he, upon being asked whether Gohan could come and see him again there, tells him he would bet on it.
World Tournament Saga
Main articles: World Tournament Saga and Babidi Saga
Piccolo before the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament
When Piccolo is informed by a now teenaged Gohan that Goku is coming back to Earth for one day and that they are entering the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament along with Android 18 (who has reformed and married Krillin), Krillin, and Vegeta, he decides to enter himself as well, under the alias of "Ma Junior" (as he had previously done when participating in the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament during the Piccolo Jr. Saga of Dragon Ball). While there, Piccolo encounters a small purple alien who disturbs him deeply. When it's Piccolo's turn to fight, he faces the alien as his first opponent and finds that he is extremely reluctant to attack him, causing him to question just who this being is. The alien responds directly to Piccolo's thoughts, telling him that he'll find out soon enough and that for now they should just enjoy the fight. Piccolo quickly surrenders the match without raising a fist.
Piccolo with Vegeta at the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament
When they meet in spectators' area, Piccolo asks the alien if he is Grand Kai, the ruler of the Kai's, a set of four gods who each watch over quadrant of the galaxy, the alien's companion responds that he is actually the Supreme Kai, a much higher being who is above Grand Kai. Having much of Kami's essence, Piccolo is awed by Shin's presence and extremely respectful of his place on the divine hierarchy. During a later fight between Gohan and Kibito, Gohan's energy is drained by two very oddly powerful humans after he is paralyzed by Shin, who intended to pursue the two to see where they would take the stolen energy. Shin then sets off to follow them, stating that any help would be appreciated. Piccolo immediately joins him, followed soon by Goku, Krillin, and Vegeta.
Piccolo is turned to stone by Dabura's spit attack
As they travel, Shin informs them all that the two humans are possessed pawns of a wizard named Babidi and they are collecting energy to revive a powerful force of destruction known as Majin Buu. Piccolo and the others are joined by a fully recovered Gohan and Kibito, and then hide on a mountain top near Babidi's ship and watch as he destroys the two human pawns as "their job was done". The Z Fighters are then attacked by the Demon King Dabura, whom Babidi has possessed as his strongest henchman, with a power roughly equal to Perfect Cell. Dabura quickly kills Kibito and spits on Krillin and Piccolo, turning them both into stone statues.
Majin Buu Saga
Main articles: Majin Buu Saga, Fusion Saga, and Kid Buu Saga
"Why you little! I fought with both of your fathers in combat, since before you were born. You two don't have a clue! Even the smallest bit of power can mean the difference between winning and losing!" |
After an awakened Majin Buu killed Dabura by turning him into a cookie and eating him, Piccolo returns to normal along with Krillin, but Piccolo was in pieces due to have been accidentally shattered by Trunks while he was turned into stone. Fortunately, his head was not damaged, so he was able to completely regenerate. On returning to normal, the first thing Piccolo senses is the awesome power of Majin Buu and in the field in front of them, he sees a badly beaten Shin about to be turned into a snack for the monster. He is torn about what to do, as his instinct is to aid Shin, but he knows that he can do nothing against Majin Buu.
Piccolo confronts the evil wizard Babidi
Piccolo's attempted murder of Babidi
Before Majin Buu can finish Shin off, he was attacked by Vegeta, who was currently under Babidi's influence (but able to completely resist his control), and states that he will destroy Majin Buu in vengeance for the monster's (supposed) killing of Gohan, shocking Piccolo with the news. Piccolo watches their fight and barely escapes along with Goten, Trunks, and Krillin after Majin Buu unleashes his Angry Explosion technique. When Majin Buu resumes the attack on a badly wounded Vegeta, Piccolo is unable to prevent Goten and Trunks from rushing into the battle themselves. The pair manages to temporarily halt Majin Buu, smashing him through some mountains while his guard was down, and then attempts to aid Vegeta. In the meantime, Piccolo confronts Babidi. Piccolo resists the wizard's Demon Eye and breaks his Wizard Barrier. When Babidi attempts to plead for his life, claiming that only he can prevent Majin Buu from becoming out of control, Piccolo states that it does not matter as they will not allow Buu to live even if he is not alive and chops the wizard in half, fatally injuring him and then spitting as a sign of spite.
Piccolo speaks with Majin Vegeta
Piccolo watches as Vegeta knocks the two kids unconscious. When he descends to Vegeta, Vegeta asks Piccolo to take the children far from the battle site. Piccolo realizes that Vegeta plans on sacrificing himself. Vegeta confirms this by asking if he will see Kakarot (Goku's original Saiyan name) in the afterlife and Piccolo states he will not, because Vegeta has committed too many evil actions before joining the Z Fighters to be on the same plane as Goku and he will instead be reincarnated, after his spirit is purified. Piccolo, carrying the children, then retreats with Krillin until they witness an enormous explosion that Vegeta fueled despite all this, in an attempt to protect Bulma and Trunks, and "even Kakarot". After the blast had died down, Piccolo hands the kids to Krillin and tells him to tell everyone else what has happened and then goes back to the battle site to see what has transpired.
Piccolo on The Lookout
When he reaches the site, now a large crater, he pays his respects to Vegeta. He recalls about the time he had sacrificed himself to save Gohan's life many years ago, and bids farewell to the Saiyan Prince. He also finds a still barely alive Babidi, who survived due to his ability to conjure barriers. As he moves in to finish him off, Piccolo notices the pieces of Majin Buu moving. They quickly shape themselves into full miniature versions of Majin Buu and begin colliding into each other, reforming the original Majin Buu. He makes a fast retreat, catching up with Krillin and informing him that they have to go to Kami's Lookout in the slight chance that it might offer sanctuary.
Goku (who was rendered unconscious by Vegeta after a fight they had) soon arrives after them and they trade stories, informing Piccolo of Vegeta's willingness to become Babidi's pawn in order to gain power and their subsequent battle. Piccolo says that Shin was right to fear Buu, and now the whole universe is in danger. Goku says he wanted to use the Fusion Dance that he learned from some Metamorans in the Other World. Piccolo realizes Goku could have fused with Gohan or Vegeta if they were alive and defeated Majin Buu.
Mr. Popo suggests that Goten and Trunks can fuse, since they have near-equal power and size. Goku thinks that's a great idea, and says he'll teach them Fusion until he has to leave, and then Piccolo can train them afterwards. Piccolo agrees, and Krillin gets excited at this faint glimmer of hope. However, Piccolo thinks that it will take a long time for the boys to master Fusion, and many innocent lives will be lost to Majin Buu in the meantime. After Goku teleports all of his friends and family to the Lookout, Babidi contacts all inhabitants of Earth telepathically, stating that he wants the location of Goten, Trunks, and Piccolo.
Piccolo sees Babidi and Buu
He then introduces himself and Majin Buu, before having Buu show the people his strength. Babidi shows everyone an image of Piccolo, Trunks, and Goten again, and anyone who knows where they are had better speak up, if they don't want to be turned into candy and eaten. He tells everyone they have five days and then ends the transmission. Piccolo is livid at this turn of events and wants to go to Babidi and prevent the loss of more lives. Goku tells Piccolo not to talk stupid, because he needs him to teach the boys Fusion when he goes back to Other World. That's the only way to defeat Buu, and they can restore the people and the planet with the Dragon Balls. Piccolo agrees, and calms down.
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Piccolo during the boys training
When the boys wake up, Goku and Piccolo tell them about Vegeta and Gohan's apparent deaths at Majin Buu's hand and that they need to learn Fusion so they can avenge them. Goku also says they have to hurry, in case Babidi finds The Lookout, so Piccolo suggests they use the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. Goku says that someone can only use that room for at most two days in their life, and they may need it sometime in the future. As Goku begins teaching them the fundamentals of Fusion. Observing the training, Piccolo shows disbelief at how strong the two boys have become.
All of a sudden, Babidi transmits another message into the minds of all the people of Earth. Still seeking revenge against Goten, Trunks and Piccolo for assisting Vegeta during his battle with Majin Buu, Babidi informs everyone that has learned the location of one of his targets: The Capsule Corporation in West City. In need of the Dragon Radar located there, Goku quickly changes plans, and orders Trunks to fly home and retrieve the radar before Babidi reaches the city. Goku informs him that he'll fend off Buu and Babidi, so they do not reach the city in time. Trunks zips from the Lookout and heads straight toward West City and his home. Meanwhile, Goku uses his Instant Transmission technique to confront Buu. During the battle, Goku displays his new Super Saiyan 3 transformation, leaving the Dragon Team shocked.
Piccolo on The Lookout
After Trunks retrieves the Dragon Radar, Goku returns to The Lookout. Goku informs Piccolo that Buu killed Babidi, as he cannot sense the evil wizard's energy anymore. Goku says that Babidi got what he deserved, and he knew would Buu kill him eventually. Piccolo believes that Buu will become peaceful without Babidi giving him orders, but Goku says that is just wishful thinking. Just as Goku predicted, Majin Buu goes on a rampage and targets the remaining Earthlings on the planet. Piccolo curses himself for thinking that Majin Buu would do nothing. Goku says that Buu enjoys destruction and killing at a whim. Piccolo comments that if Buu wanted to, he could easily destroy the planet and kill everyone in no time. Goku thinks it is unlikely as Buu was excited when he told him someone stronger would come in two days and concludes that the Earth will be safe until then, though he feels sorry for the people of Earth. Piccolo says that Goten and Trunks will have to master Fusion within the next two days. Goku says that he probably has only an hour left of his remaining time on Earth to the boys. When Piccolo asks how this is possible, Goku reveals that the Super Saiyan 3 form used up most of his energy and that it is something that should only be used in Other World as it uses way too much energy and exhausts the user completely in a place where time flows like Earth. Piccolo suggests having Dende restore his energy, but Goku refuses as there is another reason he wants to go back to Other World (presumably to find out if Gohan is really dead). Suddenly, Fortuneteller Baba appears and says Goku has only 30 minutes left and that he should getting ready to return.
While they wait for Trunks to return, Piccolo asks Goku if he could have defeated Majin Buu as a Super Saiyan 3, and Goku reveals he is unsure as Majin Buu's strength is incredible and he thinks it's very likely he would have lost against Buu. Piccolo asks if he didn't go all out, was because of Super Saiyan 3's rapid energy consumption. Goku says no and points out that as he is no longer a part of this world, it would be best to step back and leave the fight to next generation as you never know when an even stronger opponent will appear. Goku also admits their taking a risk, but after seeing Goten and Trunks' potential, he thinks it is worth a try. Piccolo says that he is putting the fate of the planet in the hands of children, but Goku counters that it wouldn't be the first time, referencing Gohan. Piccolo tells Goku to give Gohan his regards when he sees him in Other World, causing Goku to say he thinks the worst thing about Gohan being dead is that he isn't able to see Piccolo anymore. Finally, Trunks returns to The Lookout with the Dragon Radar. With little time remaining, Goku and Piccolo begin teaching Goten and Trunks the Fusion Dance. Goku is surprised to find Goten and Trunks are more obedient and respectful than before, causing Piccolo to comment that it seems Goku's Super Saiyan 3 transformation had been helpful with motivating them into cooperating as well.
Goku and Piccolo teaching Goten and Trunks the fusion technique
Continuing their training of the boys, Piccolo asks Goku if he's alright, because he seems tired. Goku insists he's okay, while Piccolo contemplates how much energy Super Saiyan 3 uses in the living world. Goku demonstrates the moves for the Fusion Dance, and everyone is speechless. Goku says they'll have to both do it with "left and right symmetry", but the boys don't know what that means. So, Goku wants Piccolo to try it with him to show the boys, but Piccolo is quite reluctant. Nevertheless, Goku and Piccolo mirror each other's movements, ending up with their fingers touching. Goku tells the boys to do the dance now. Piccolo says that even if Vegeta were alive, he would never have done this, and Goku isn't sure why.
As Goten and Trunks attempt to fuse, Goku strictly tells the boys to correct their movements. Unfortunately, Fortuneteller Baba arrives, saying that it’s time for Goku to go back to Other World now (In the anime, Goku uses up his remaining time by demonstrating Super Saiyan 3 to the boys). Goku tells Piccolo it's all up to him now, and the boys need to have Fusion mastered by tomorrow and Piccolo agrees. Everyone gathers around and says their goodbyes.
With Goku having returned to the afterlife, Piccolo takes over their instruction fully, correcting them on the mistakes they make when their Fusions fail the first two times. When the Fusion works properly, he finds an entirely new challenge in trying to install some discipline and control in the extremely powerful, and equally arrogant, Gotenks. The first time they fuse properly, Gotenks goes after Majin Buu in his base form and returns to the Lookout, badly bruised and battered but still alive. Piccolo scolds the young, fused warrior for disobeying. After Goten and Trunks fuse while in the Super Saiyan state, Gotenks rushes off to battle again, this time with Piccolo following him.
Gotenks wastes a large amount of time demonstrating his speed by flying around the world dozens of times and even taking a nap whilst waiting for Piccolo to catch up, only seeking Majin Buu when there's one minute left in the thirty-minute Fusion time limit. This causes him to separate before he can even face Buu, leaving his individual fusees to hastily escape before Buu can kill them.
While waiting the hour needed for them to recover and fuse again, Piccolo observes the changes in Majin Buu, brought about by his friendship with Mr. Satan, a human who fraudulently took credit for defeating Cell and therefore became regarded as the world's greatest hero.
"Never train children when their mothers are around. It's always trouble." |
Piccolo and Dende sensing Super Buu's first appearance
Soon after, he witnessed the split of Mr. Buu into two separate Buu's, the battle between them, and the absorption of Mr. Buu by Evil Buu, resulting in the even more powerful Super Buu. Piccolo and Dende both immediately notice the sharp increase in power and become even more worried. Super Buu is able to detect ki and quickly arrives at Kami's Lookout, looking for the stronger person who Goku said would fight with him. Piccolo tries to stall Buu by saying that the fighter is sleeping and pleads for more time, to which Super Buu angrily refuses.
Super Buu then sends out innumerable blasts, one for each person remaining on Earth, killing all but Mr. Satan, and the few who could avoid the beams, such as Tien and Chiaotzu. When Super Buu demands to fight again, Piccolo asks that they have one hour to wake the warrior up and get him prepared, adding that Mr. Satan's child (Videl, who was brought to the Lookout) also wants him to wait. Super Buu reluctantly agrees due to the little of the good Majin Buu that he had in him, but vows to kill everyone straight afterwards.
Piccolo wastes no time and quickly ushers Goten and Kid Trunks into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber where they can train for fifteen Hyperbolic days in the hour that Super Buu has allowed them. While waiting, he explains to Videl how Super Buu knows about her father and his achievement of taming Mr. Buu. After a bit less than thirty minutes, Super Buu loses patience and demands to fight their warrior immediately. Piccolo relents and starts leading Super Buu to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, taking the long way to maximize the time it will take, but Buu quickly becomes aware of the ruse and demands for him to take him there immediately.
He contacts Goten and Kid Trunks telepathically, telling them that he will be at the room with Super Buu in one minute, giving them six hours to rest up for the fight. Piccolo also has a secret plan that, if Gotenks is not capable of stopping Super Buu, he will destroy the entrance to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, locking Super Buu and themselves inside for all of eternity.
Once Super Buu is in the room, Piccolo watches as Gotenks attacks him in base form with a multitude of goofy moves, doing no damage, as Piccolo gazes in astonishment and loss of hope. Gotenks then turns Super Saiyan and, with a powerful Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack, blows Super Buu to tiny fragments. Piccolo, knowing what happened last time when Vegeta did relatively the same thing, orders Gotenks to destroy all the pieces of Super Buu. It was in vain, as the vapors from the burned pieces regathered and formed back into Super Buu, to which Piccolo curses his luck for not completely erasing the vulnerable pieces when they had the chance.
Piccolo surprised at Super Saiyan 3 Gotenks
Piccolo then asked Gotenks if he had any more special attacks left, which Gotenks falsely denies, stating that all was lost. With seemingly no options left, Piccolo destroys the entrance, trapping them in the room forever. Gotenks immediately insults Piccolo for this decision and tells him of his plan to surprise Buu with a powerful attack pretending all is lost. Piccolo responds to this in complete disgust at Gotenks' attitude towards the situation, and they begin to argue. Super Buu, so enraged about not having access to any candy ever again in his location, lets out a mighty scream, ripping the fabric between the dimensions and creating a portal through which he escaped. Gotenks and Piccolo try several times to recreate Super Buu's portal but without any success. Eventually, when there seem to be no more options, Gotenks reveals that he had something up his sleeve, and turns Super Saiyan 3, with Piccolo once again, in astonishment.
Piccolo ready to hit the Buu Ball
Gotenks then quickly (and with more ease than the powered-up Buu) blared open a portal which himself and Piccolo escaped from. On exiting, Super Buu boasted of his devouring all adult and teenager friends on the lookout, causing Gotenks to finally get serious and fight Super Buu fully. The resulting battle destroyed Kami's Lookout, leaving Piccolo despaired until he was asked by Gotenks to assist him in an attack where Super Buu was battered around like a volleyball whilst sealed inside Gotenks' Super Donut Chain.
Piccolo continued to observe the battle until Gotenks, just as he had a possible chance to defeat Super Buu with his enormous strength, reverted to his base form shortly before the fusion itself wore off. Seeing no hope left, Piccolo prepared to make his last stand with the two young Saiyans who could no longer fuse for an hour. Super Buu was distracted though, and the appearance of Gohan, now massively more powerful than he had been before was the reason. Gohan attacked Super Buu and proved to be his superior by far; Super Buu retaliated by exploding and hiding his ki from the group. While waiting for him to reappear, Gohan filled Piccolo in on his training at the planet of the Supreme Kais, where he had been since, his first encounter with Mr. Buu, while Piccolo was a stone statue, and his mystical power up by the workings of Old Kai that predated the current one by fifteen generations.
They then left to find Dende, whom Gohan sensed was still alive thanks to Popo's sacrifice. On the way they encountered Mr. Satan and Piccolo picked him up, seeing in him the beginnings of a true hero. They then reunited with Dende, but it was brief as Super Buu chose this moment to attack them again. Though Gohan stepped up to defeat him for good, Super Buu instead challenged Goten and Kid Trunks to fight him as Super Saiyan 3 Gotenks again, which they obliged. It was part of his plan though and once Gotenks appeared, he sprung his trap to absorb him for his power and also Piccolo for his intelligence.
"Hmm...Who would have thought, Vegeta comes through in the clutch." |
Piccolo with Gohan, after having been revived
Piccolo gives Goku his energy to help form the Super Spirit Bomb
After being rescued by Goku and Vegeta (as Vegito, who was purposely absorbed by Buu to free the others), Piccolo was killed along with Goten, Gohan, and Trunks when Kid Buu blew up the Earth, while Goku and Vegeta managed to escape Earth. Piccolo was soon revived, along with the Earth and all its inhabitants, by wishes granted by Porunga. He then gave his energy to help form a Spirit Bomb being created by Goku to finish off Kid Buu after receiving Vegeta's planet-wide message, broadcasted by King Kai. Sometime after Kid Buu is destroyed, in a filler episode, Piccolo, along with other characters, is at Bulma's house for a party.
Gods of the Universe Saga
Main article: Gods of the Universe Saga
- This section covers the events depicted in the Resurrection 'F' manga. The rest of the "Gods of the Universe Saga" is listed under the character's "Film appearances".
Piccolo is with Gohan at his house when they sense a disturbance as the Dragon Balls are used.
Four months later, at Kami's Lookout Piccolo and Gohan sense Frieza's arrival and head off to confront him. He and Gohan meet with Tien, Krillin and Roshi and see Frieza and his army of 1,000 soldiers. Everyone is surprised as Jaco, and Bulma arrive in a spaceship. On Frieza's order, Sorbet sends his soldiers after Earth's defenders, Piccolo fights a horde of them and defeats them. When Krillin asks if Gohan can defeat Frieza, and Gohan states that he has no way of winning against him, Piccolo states that Frieza's power is in a whole other dimension from them. When Bulma manages to contact Whis, Piccolo powers up along with the other Z Fighters to help send out a signal, Piccolo then watches as Goku, and Vegeta arrive and Goku takes on Frieza.
Dragon Ball Super
God of Destruction Beerus Saga
Main article: God of Destruction Beerus Saga
Piccolo looking down at Gohan and Videl
Sometime after the titanic battle with Majin Buu, Piccolo is first seen scoping Gohan and Videl from a distance when they were leaving a bookstore. Piccolo attended Bulma's party, being given his copy of Gohan and Videl's wedding picture and being frustrated in learning that he had blinked while the picture was being taken once viewing it. When Beerus is angered by Majin Buu for not sharing any pudding, Piccolo teams up with Tien Shinhan and Android 18 to challenge Beerus. The three are taken out with ease without getting hit, but Piccolo gets healed right away by Dende. While Majin Buu returned to challenge Beerus, Dende senses Beerus' ki as a god's and makes Piccolo aware of it. As Gohan began to charge at Beerus, Piccolo tries to warn him but it's too late, Gohan was taken out. Piccolo is stunned by Vegeta's power up after Bulma was slapped by Beerus.
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Piccolo looking at Beerus's Sphere of Destruction
Later, after Oolong has lost to Beerus in a rock-paper-scissors match, Piccolo is asked by Krillin that if he joined the fight, could there have been a chance but Piccolo denies. The match of rock-paper-scissors decided the fate of the Earth, in which Beerus is ready to blow it up. They are however saved by Goku arrival to Earth. After Goku has summoned Shenron to learn about Super Saiyan God, Piccolo claims that the ritual can't be done to to the fact the there is a need of six righteous Saiyans but there are however four. Piccolo is bombarded by Master Roshi and Chi-Chi and was told that Vegeta is a righteous Saiyan. After Goku has transformed into the Super Saiyan God, Piccolo asks for a confirmation from Dende for Goku attaining godly ki and it is deemed to be true.
Golden Frieza Saga
Main article: Golden Frieza Saga After the fight with Goku and Beerus, Piccolo is with Chi-Chi carrying groceries for Videl and Pan and Piccolo had to carry the groceries as payment for always eating at their place for free.
He was then seen babysitting Pan when Gohan and Videl went out shopping. At one point, he made funny faces and played peek a boo with her, making her laugh, until her parents return and just when Piccolo was relieved once more, he senses a bad energy where he was facing but didn't know what it was until Shenron was summoned and the sky darkened. After that was over, Piccolo predicted that he and his friends were in serious trouble.
Piccolo's sacrifice again
When Piccolo and Gohan heard news of Frieza's return, they join Master Roshi, Krillin, and Tien Shinhan in the fight against him and his army of 1,000 soldiers. Tagoma shot a ki blast at Gohan and injured him critically. Gohan's heart stopped so Piccolo restarted it with a Kiai Defibrillation. Piccolo tries to attack Tagoma with his efforts, but he isn't strong enough to match Tagoma. Gohan helped Piccolo by shooting a blast at Tagoma to get him away. Then, Captain Ginyu switched bodies with Tagoma and takes on the Z Fighters with his immense power. They are easily beat by Ginyu with just single punches to everyone. After that, Piccolo watches Gohan transformed into a Super Saiyan and beat Ginyu in several hits but spared him. Frieza gets furious and starts shooting Death Beams at Gohan. Piccolo then sacrifices himself to protect Gohan after Frieza shoots him multiple times. In the movie version of these events Piccolo did not die here. In the movie he both witnessed Goku and Frieza's battle and was saved from Earth's destruction by Whis later on.
He is later revived with the Namekian Dragon Balls by Goku after Frieza's death. Then, Piccolo and everyone go to Capsule Corporation for a feast Bulma is preparing. He hears about Frieza's new form, Golden Frieza and is intrigued by this. During the feast, he is approached by Gohan who realized he needs to train and asks Piccolo is he could do so, and Piccolo accepts this and tells him to maintain his boring body first.
Universe 6 Saga
Main article: Universe 6 Saga
Piccolo training with Gohan
Sometime after the battle with Golden Frieza, Piccolo is training with Gohan. As they are training, they are approached by Vegeta, Goku, and Krillin. Piccolo is asked by Goku to participate in the tournament against Universe 6, but Gohan wants to do it. However, Gohan says he can't because there's an important conference, he has to attend the day of the tournament. Piccolo then takes up on the offer and says he would like more information about the situation. Piccolo, Goku, and Vegeta head to Capsule Corporation, where Bulma is waiting on Jaco. Piccolo examines the Super Dragon Radar but while examining it, Piccolo is asked by Goku to train with him and Vegeta in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. Piccolo, however, declines saying he would rather train in silence because he can't keep up with them.
Piccolo and Vegeta at Capsule Corporation
When Jaco arrives, Piccolo and co. head outside. When Vegeta notes that Saiyan women are strong-willed, Piccolo realizes why Goku likes Chi-Chi and Vegeta likes Bulma. Five days later, Piccolo is attending the tournament on the Nameless Planet because he has been selected by Goku to participate on Beerus' team, he along with Goku, Vegeta, Majin Buu, and the strongest fighter Beerus has ever fought. On the way to the Nameless Planet, while Vegeta is curious about a mystery being on the ship, Whis says it's the strongest fighter Beerus has ever faced, Monaka. Vegeta is shocked because of his appearance then Piccolo says they tend to underestimate their opponents off of appearance.
After two hours and forty-five minutes of traveling, they arrive on the Nameless Planet. Once they arrive, the written test, requested by Vegeta, is ready to commence. Piccolo senses good in Frost after Goku and Vegeta suggests he's Frieza. Vados demands everyone to sit because the exam is beginning. Piccolo stands by Goku and Vegeta as they are approached by one of Universe 6's warriors, Cabba. He reveals that he's a Saiyan from Universe 6 and says interesting things about their universe's Saiyans such as having evolved past tails, the original home planet of Sadala is still present in Universe 6 and Saiyans are good beings and they do not steal planets but rather help defeat evil beings.
Piccolo removing his weights
After this encounter, everyone beings the exam which is ten questions to test the basic knowledge of the warriors. After the time span of ten minutes, Piccolo passes the exam, but Good Buu fails, the only one, and Piccolo even yells at him for spelling his name wrong but Buu has not done anything like it before. Piccolo, Goku, and Vegeta then see Beerus who demands they select their slots of who fights when: Goku fights first, Piccolo second, Vegeta third, and Monaka fourth. After the Referee introduces the Singer to sing the universe anthem, he presents the first match between Goku and Botamo. As he watches the match, Piccolo thinks that Goku's stamina will decrease first, Vegeta doesn't think Goku can win if he can't deal damage to Botamo. Piccolo thinks that Goku can only hurt Botamo if he goes all out, but Vegeta doesn't think Goku should. Piccolo is shocked to see that Goku thought of pushing Botamo down and throwing him out the ring, but he didn't think of that tactic.
After Botamo is defeated, Piccolo watches the match between Goku and Frost. Piccolo sees Frost transform into his third form. Frost's third form makes him remember all of the negative attributes of Frieza and the events that occurred on Planet Namek. Piccolo is surprised when Goku is defeated by Frost. Piccolo confronts Frost, he takes his weighted clothing off and prepares to fight. Frost first charges towards Piccolo but Piccolo vanishes and move above Frost where he starts to prepare his Special Beam Cannon, Frost then fired multiple Chaos Shots at Piccolo but Piccolo dodges all of them except for one which pierced through his right leg, causing him to fall back on the ground, but then Piccolo creates clones of himself while charging the Special Beam Cannon.
Piccolo vs. Frost
Frost uses an Explosive Wave to wipe out all of the clones leaving the one real Piccolo behind, and he then did a few swift attacks towards Piccolo and just as Frost was about to finish him off. Because of his upcoming victory, Frost is off guard. Piccolo uses Demon Hand and wraps around Frost with his left arm, preparing to shoot the Special Beam Cannon at Frost. Piccolo says that he allowed Frost to pierce his leg in order to create this chance. However, though Frost then uses the poison against Piccolo making him feel dizzy and shot the Special Beam Cannon upwards, missing Frost. Frost then moves towards Piccolo and shoots an energy blast through Piccolo causing the Namekian's defeat.
Piccolo is disqualified though after everyone discovers Frost's cheat; Piccolo's loss is retracted. Therefore, Piccolo will participate in the next match. However, Vegeta tells referee to let Frost continue the tournament as Vegeta wanted to beat Frost himself, Piccolo accepts to be forfeited. Piccolo comes back to sit with his team, he announces Vegeta that this upcoming match won't be lightly. After Vegeta defeats Frost, Piccolo watches the next match between Vegeta and Magetta. Vegeta gets insane and releases his ki. Vegeta's ki breaks Vados' new barrier into pieces. The fragments of the barrier dart around. Piccolo dodges them, he is surprised that Monaka didn't move even an inch to avoid. While watching the match between Vegeta and Cabba, Piccolo realizes that Goku is concerned about Hit, the strongest fighter from Universe 6. After taking out Cabba, Vegeta faces Hit. Piccolo can't believe that Vegeta is quickly defeated. Even Goku, Vegeta and Piccolo couldn't see Hit's attacks. Piccolo hears Whis mentions that Monaka is just an amateur and he is simply motivation for Goku and Vegeta and is shocked. The match between Goku and Hit begins. Piccolo is stunned when Hit screams and improves his power in such a short amount of time. Piccolo then sees Goku uses his old technique and becomes a Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken. He is impressed by Goku's extreme fast speed. He then watches as Goku forfeits his match against Hit, deliberately falling out of the ring. Piccolo also stands silent during the arrival of Zeno. Piccolo is then present as the Super Dragon Balls are used to summon Super Shenron, and then returns home with the other Z-Fighters.
Copy-Vegeta Saga
Main article: Copy-Vegeta Saga
Piccolo helping Vegeta protect Monaka's secret.
Piccolo attends the Universe 7 victory party with the other Z-Fighters, along with Beerus, Whis, and Monaka. Before Goku arrives, Piccolo must assist in protecting Monaka's secret. As Beerus dons a life-sized Monaka costume and does battle with Goku, Piccolo and Vegeta interfere in the fight, claiming to being "controlled" by "Monaka". Piccolo uses his Mystic Attack to grab Goku, while Vegeta whispers to him that he is a terrible actor. After Beerus adjusts his costume, he forcefully throws Piccolo and Vegeta out of the match and continues the fight. Piccolo watches as the fight ends and Monaka's secret is protected in the end.
Piccolo with Goku and Pan
While Gohan and Videl are away on business, Piccolo was tasked with babysitting Pan, who calls him "Piccoyo". Goku, Chi-Chi and Goten then arrive at the house, as their house has been destroyed, and Piccolo gives them oddly specific instructions on taking care of Pan and what she likes to eat. Later that night, Piccolo talks with Goku about his Delayed Onset Ki Disorder, who casually says that his Ki is so flustered that Piccolo would beat him in an all-out fight. The following day, when Pan disappears, Piccolo angrily yells at Goku and Chi-Chi, and assist them in looking for her. Pan is found by the time Gohan and Videl arrive back home.
"Future" Trunks Saga
Main article: "Future" Trunks Saga Piccolo comes to Goku's field and trains through cabbages. Future Trunks returns from his timeline, Piccolo goes to Capsule Corporation to see what happening. He and the others see Goku Black's appearances and watches the fight between Goku and Black. Piccolo, Vegeta and Krillin are shocked about Black's superior power. Throughout the fight, Black is pulled back to his timeline by his Time Ring, the battle ends. Bulma asks Piccolo and Krillin to fill the holes creating from the battle against Black in her garden. Future Trunks comes and asks Piccolo where Gohan is. He suggests Trunks meet Gohan at his school where Gohan's studying.
Piccolo gets ready to show Goku his Evil Containment Wave
After the second battle of Goku, Vegeta and Future Trunks in Trunks' timeline, Piccolo comes to the Capsule Corporation, finds way to beat Zamasu and Black, along with their actual origin that Black was once Zamasu, who switch bodies with Goku via Super Dragon Balls, then kills both Goku, and his wife and son, then uses Time Ring to prevent his death from the altered timeline where he is killed by Beerus, and fasten up Future Zamasu's same desire by killing Future Gowasu quickly. Because Future Zamasu's now immortal thanks to Super Dragon Ball in his timeline and destroyed it, Piccolo suggests Goku use Evil Containment Wave to seal one of them to prevent them from teaming up. He gets ready to teach Goku the technique but Goku's unaware and instantly teleports to Master Roshi's house.
Piccolo and Gohan see off Trunks
Upon Goku, Vegeta and Bulma's final return to the future where Black destroys both Time Machine and a jar that was used for sealing Black via Evil Containment Wave, Piccolo is horrified to learn that now Goku forgot to bring an Evil Containment Wave seal paper to strengthen the containment's seal, leaving Goku, Vegeta and Bulma, along with the humanity on Future Trunks' timeline are doom. Before Future Trunks and Mai leave to the new timeline created by Whis, Piccolo and Gohan arrive to say goodbye.
Universe Survival Saga
Main article: Universe Survival Saga
Piccolo sparring with Gohan
Gohan approaches Piccolo in a secluded area. Without needing Gohan to explain himself, Piccolo immediately understands why he came to him and agrees to train Gohan back to his powerful self before the Tournament of Power. Along with the other Z Fighters, Piccolo participates in the Tournament of Power to save Universe 7 from destruction. Piccolo is chosen instantly by Gohan with no debate from Goku, Beerus or Whis. Later when Gohan and Goku arrive to inform Piccolo about the tournament, he accepts and offers to get Gohan back into shape to restore his fighting instincts on Goku's behalf.
Piccolo meets Android 17
When Android 17 arrived at the Capsule Corporation after agreeing to participate in the tournament, Piccolo told him that he had noticed that the android had become much stronger than before and tried his hand to thank him for his help In the tournament. Android 17 shook hands with pleasure. When all of the members assemble, Piccolo, alongside the other members of Team Universe 7, depart to the World of Void.
When the Tournament of Power began, Piccolo decides to remain with Gohan, Krillin, Tien Shinhan and Master Roshi. They are attacked by Lavender, Botamo, Comfrey, Shosa and Dercori. Their team assault does no damage to them. After Universe 9 is erased, Piccolo is just as shocked as the other fighters. They are attacked by Universe 10's Dium. During his attack, Piccolo takes off his weighted clothing. Piccolo witnesses Kale's rampage, with him noting that Kale cannot control her power. After Kale's rampage, he is separated by the others, but they manage to regroup. Seeing the state of the Tournament, Gohan, Piccolo, Tien and Master Roshi decide to fight separately. He was about to fight Universe 10's Dyrasem, but Brianne de Chateau knocked out the latter, shocking Piccolo. Piccolo, alongside Gohan encounter Botamo. Piccolo let Gohan fight Botamo, while he was watching. After Botamo's defeat, they are challenged by Universe 10's Obni and Rubalt. Piccolo fights Rubalt, easily defeating him with the Hellzone Grenade and blasting him off the stage with an energy wave. After Universe 10 is erased, Piccolo sees Gohan being sad and mournful and he snaps him out of it and the two depart.
Piccolo and Gohan
Sometime later, Gohan and Piccolo are approached by Universe 6's Dr. Rota. Dr. Rota wants to reveal his ability, however before he can do so, he is taken out by a powerful Ki Blast. Gohan and Piccolo hide. Piccolo throws a rock out in the open which is destroyed by the same Ki Blast that took out Dr. Rota. Piccolo says it's an attack that focuses energy in one point like the Special Beam Cannon and is shot from far away. Also, Piccolo cannot sense the attacker's energy. Gohan asks if Dr. Rota is dead, Piccolo says that if he would be dead then the attacker would have been disqualified, meaning he is still alive. Gohan and Piccolo decide to move to an area with rubble without the attacker seeing them. Afterwards, Piccolo's arm is shot off, however Piccolo regenerates, and the two decide to find the attacker. While spheres are patrolling the area, Piccolo puts his arm out in the open, and is shot, however he dodges it. Gohan saw the direction of the shot and the two decide to head there to take out the attacker. Gohan throws a rock which Piccolo blows up with a Ki Blast, creating dust, which they use as cover. In the dust, Piccolo finds one of Prum's spheres. Piccolo wonders what the sphere does, and the two are attacked once again. Piccolo destroys the sphere, revealing that the sphere had heat. Piccolo then takes a shot that was meant for Gohan, this time, both of his arms are shot off, however Piccolo regenerates once again. Piccolo reveals that the attacker is looking for their body heat, explaining why the attacker was capable of shooting them even in the dust. Piccolo and Gohan then heat up the entire area with heat in order to trick the attacker. Prum then bombards the entire area with Ki Blasts, cutting off Gohan and Piccolo. Gohan and Piccolo hide under a rock, as Tien comes to help them, dodge all the Ki Blasts. Piccolo and Gohan witness as Tien is eliminated by Hermila. After Hermila and Prum are eliminated, Piccolo and Gohan depart together.
Piccolo vs. Pilina
Later, Gohan and Piccolo confronted Saonel and Pilina, Namekians from Universe 6, after stopping their sneak attack on Goku. While initially Gohan and Piccolo were taken aback having to save each other numerous times, Gohan eventually is able to slowly start to dominate the pair. The fight however is unable to be finished due to Goku and Kefla's fight interrupting all other fights. After Goku defeats Kefla, Piccolo and Gohan resume their battle with Saonel and Pilina. While squaring off with them both Piccolo and Gohan sense a major change in them. Piccolo realizes what they did and engage the super powered Namekians. Piccolo is driven back into a wall by Pilina, who confirms Piccolo's theory that they fused with many Namekians. Piccolo pushes him off as Gohan powers up to his Ultimate state and tells Piccolo he can handle both of them no problem but wants Piccolo to focus all his power. Piccolo begins charging a full power Special Beam Cannon as Gohan engages the pair. Gohan is caught by Saonel who holds him in the air and Piccolo panics and fires what he had charged, and it doesn't do anything, forcing Gohan to break free take the hit for both of them.
Nail and Kami wake Piccolo up
Unconscious, Piccolo is greeted by Kami and Nail, who point in front of him to see Gohan shielding him. Gohan apologizes and says he will get serious now and asks Piccolo to do it again as it will work. Piccolo apologizes to Gohan for getting on him about not being a warrior when he himself allowed himself to get caught up in his fellow Namekian's fighting spirit, but Piccolo vows to never allow that to happen again. He gets serious and charges up all his power into his Special Beam Cannon as Gohan is dominating both Saonel and Pilina. As Gohan fires his Ultimate Kamehameha at the Namekian duo for the finish, Pilina holds them on the stage with a Mouth Energy Wave as Saonel pulls his way through the attack. Assuming he has Gohan, Saonel jumps out of the attack only for Gohan to smile at him to reveal Piccolo behind him as Piccolo fires his full power Special Beam Cannon easily piercing clean through both Saonel and Pilina. Seeing his moment at his wounded foes, Gohan unleashes his full power blowing them clean out of the arena, eliminating Universe 6.
Piccolo thinks that fighting Damon is going to be easy
Piccolo manages to save 18 from being knocked out of the arena by Gamisalas. After Gohan made Gamisalas' silhouette appear, Piccolo knocked him out of the arena. Xiangca creates illusions of erased fighters to fight Team Universe 7, however Piccolo sees him and knocks him out of the arena with a Ki Blast. Piccolo senses Damom's energy and tries to knock him out of the arena, however Piccolo is tricked by Damom and knocked out of the arena. Piccolo continues to watch the Tournament of Power from the bench up until Team Universe 7 emerged victorious in the tournament.
Broly Saga
Main articles: Broly Saga and Bonus Story (Great Escape) During the "Bonus Story 4" chapter, Piccolo makes a brief appearance as Goku and Vegeta recount and explain to Merus and Jaco their encounter and battle against Broly during the Broly Saga. In the flashback, Piccolo is seen when Goku and Vegeta successfully fuse into Gogeta.
Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga
Main article: Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga
Piccolo tries to contact someone on New Namek
While at The Lookout, Piccolo and Dende both sense something terrible happening on New Namek. Piccolo tells Dende that a few days ago he stopped being able to sense Goku and Vegeta's energy signature on Earth and that they must have travelled there. He feels that something must definitely be happening there, and it cannot be something good. Piccolo then tries using telepathy to contact someone on New Namek only to get no response from them suggesting to Dende that the Namekians capable of telepathy are all dead much to Dende's fear. Piccolo is then under the feeling of certainty that something terrible is happening in space. As the Marcereni gang approaches Earth for the Blue Aurum, Piccolo senses their approach and tells Dende someone is approaching. Dende asks Piccolo if they have anything to do with the situation that is happening in space, but Piccolo replies he's not sure. Piccolo decides to leave the Lookout to check out the situation and eventually confronts the Marcereni gang in their ship that he sensed. The gang then spots Piccolo and decide to shoot him down with their ship, but Piccolo easily flies and escapes from the blasts unfazed and lands on top of their ship. Ghetti then spots Piccolo standing on top of their ship and informs his siblings about it. Piccolo then comments to the Marcereni gang that they have been rude guests after shooting at him without questioning him first.
Piccolo dodges Ghetti Macareni's attacks
Piccolo is then in a middle of a fight against them where he easily dodges Ghetti's Bind Wave attacks. Pasta then proceeds to fall some stones within Piccolo's vicinity and having infused the stones with his ki proceeds to explode them around Piccolo. Penne then charges toward Piccolo and uses her Mystic Attack in an attempt to grab him only to grab his cape. Piccolo then extends his arms out of the cloud of smoke and grabs Ghetti and Penne, throwing them toward Pasta who they hit and weakening all 3 individuals once they fall down. Piccolo then ties the Marcereni gang up asks who they are and questions the gang if they are tied to the disturbance in space. Pasta then replies they are just friendly aliens passing through and apologizes for being so quick to attack him. Piccolo believes that they are not affiliated with whatever is going on in space, so he releases them and tells them never to come back to Earth. Just when the Marcereni gang are in their ship heading off to space, Bulma and Dende head towards Piccolo and Dende shouts for Piccolo to not let the gang get away as they are allied with the one responsible. Piccolo quickly shoots down the Marcereni gang's ship and confronts the gang for tricking him, but he is told that it is too late as they have already contacted Moro's main forces.
Piccolo vs. Seven-Three
Everyone returns to the Lookout including the captured Macareni Gang. When Jaco arrives, he brings along Esca and Piccolo is distressed to hear that he, Dende and Esca are the last three surviving Namekians. When Jaco is informed by HQ that three of Moro's minions, Seven-Three, Shimorekka and Yunba are heading for Earth, Piccolo asks Jaco what they need to know about them, and he is told of Seven-Three's ability to steal other people's powers for half an hour. When they suddenly and unexpectedly appear on the Lookout using a warp portal, Piccolo stops Shimorekka from killing the Macareni Gang, telling him that no killing is allowed on the sanctuary and that evil doers are not welcome on Earth. Caught unaware, Seven-Three grabs Piccolo, stealing his powers and fires a Special Beam Cannon at him that Piccolo barely dodges. After Jaco is punched off of the Lookout, Piccolo rushes to his aid believing he can't fly though Jaco saves himself using his jet boosters. With Seven-Three having pursued Piccolo, the two begin a battle where each uses the same abilities with the same level of power however Piccolo comes off the worse due to Seven-Three having an infinite amount of stamina. The two engage in a Special Beam Cannon clash with Jaco telling Piccolo to try and hold on for 30 minutes so that his powers return to normal, but Piccolo says he is unable and is seemingly overwhelmed.
Piccolo beaten by Shimorekka
He is in fact saved by Gohan and warns him not to let Seven-Three grab him and that he is currently the strongest fighter they have on Earth. After he sees Gohan take Seven-Three down, he joins his side and cites his mixed feelings on seeing what is essentially a copy of himself being taken down so easily. After Seven-Three switches to using Moro's abilities, Piccolo joins the others in assaulting him only to be blocked off and have his energy absorbed. Drained, Piccolo and the others are beaten by Shimorekka and Yunba until they ordered to return by Saganbo.
Piccolo and Gohan attack Seven-Three
Two months later, Piccolo joins the Dragon Team and Galactic Patrol in preparation for the Galactic Bandit Brigade's assault on Earth. When the convicts scatter across Earth to steal its riches, the defenders of Earth split up, but Piccolo stays with Gohan to take on the main threat. An invisible Seven-Three appears from behind the pair and steals their abilities once again. However, this time they are prepared and despite first using Piccolo's and then Gohan's abilities, the real Piccolo and Gohan are able to outmatch him by using teamwork. The two take him down using a unison Special Beam Cannon and Masenko and Seven-Three resorts to using Moro's energy draining abilities again.
The Dragon Team overpowered by Saganbo
Before being able to though, he is attacked by Android 17 who arrives along with Android 18. Piccolo gives his thanks for the two of them being there as they do not have energy that can be drained making them an ideal match for Seven-Three. When Android 17 almost finishes off Seven-Three, Moro finally appears and Piccolo notes that he is on another level. Saganbo steps forward and asks if he can take care of them as Moro shares some of his power with him. Piccolo and the others find themselves greatly overpowered as Piccolo curse their fortune that they still have to deal with another powerful enemy before Moro.
Piccolo and Gohan fight Saganbo
Continuing the fight alongside Gohan, Piccolo and Gohan fire a powerful blast in unison directly at Saganbo, but he is unharmed and merely batters them away. Before things can get worse however, Goku arrives and quickly overpowers Saganbo though Piccolo is initially unable to either see his movements or sense his energy. When Goku joins Gohan and Piccolo's side he praises the strength they had obtained over the last two months, and watches as Goku battles Saganbo which eventually results in his death after being given more energy by Moro than his body could handle. Piccolo then continues to watch as Goku goes up against Moro and eventually backs off further to join Android 17 and 18's side, commenting on the ongoing fight and saying that Goku appears to be the faster of the two. However, Goku loses the bout when he pushes his power too far, Gohan suggests going to help him, but Piccolo tells him that it would be reckless to jump in when their power could be absorbed to make Moro stronger.
Shortly afterwards, Vegeta returns to Earth and is the next to take on Moro. As Vegeta battles on, Piccolo voices his surprise at his newfound level of power though notes that it still will not be enough for him to win. However, he soon realizes that Moro is getting weaker just before noticing that energy is being extracted from him and is forming into a ball in the sky. Goku refers to the technique as Forced Spirit Fission and Vegeta pauses his battle momentarily to tell Piccolo that he could extract the Namekians that he had combined with long ago. After Vegeta releases Moro's stolen energy back to its point of origin, Piccolo tells Goku that he cannot get over how much Vegeta has grown as a human being, having gone from once invading Earth to now saving the Universe. He owes this growth to Goku while telling him that he has not changed at all since he's known him and never needs to. Unfortunately, Vegeta's advantage does not last for long when Moro achieves greater power after absorbing Seven-Three.
Piccolo is struck down by Moro's Special Beam Cannon
After Moro steals Vegeta's abilities and takes him down for a second time, Piccolo tells Goku that the situation is worse than he realized now that Moro has Force Spirit Fission for himself as it means that they cannot rely on Fusion as a last resort. Piccolo enters the battle along with Gohan to distract Moro long enough for Goku to pull off the Instant Kamehameha but Moro, using his Piccolo's ability to regenerate, quickly heals from the damage and takes Goku down in brutal fashion followed by Gohan. Dende, making his way to the battlefield to heal everyone, telepathically contacts Piccolo though Piccolo urges him to stop after realizing that Moro can hear him too. Moro erects a barrier to avoid interference and Piccolo plans to use it to his advantage in firing off an all or nothing attack but before he is able to, Moro takes Piccolo down using a Special Beam Cannon.
Piccolo and the others give their energy to Vegeta
Piccolo is eventually healed by Dende and he and the others return to the battlefield during the final battle between Goku and Moro. When Goku is having his energy drained, Piccolo asks Vegeta if he is able to use his Forced Spirit Fission in reverse by giving energy to Goku. Piccolo and the others give their energy to Vegeta so that he can pass it on to Goku in an attempt to revitalize him though this only proves enough to transform him into Super Saiyan Blue. However, when all hope seems lost, Goku receives the god power that he needed in order to transform him back into Autonomous Ultra Instinct where he promptly finishes the job.
Piccolo and the rest of his friends soon celebrate their hard-earned victory afterwards with a feast at Satan House.
Super Hero Saga
Main article: Super Hero Saga As Pan finishes her day at kindergarten, she is picked up by Piccolo on behalf of her busy parents. The pair head to Piccolo's House where Pan shows an interest in becoming a superhero like Goten and Trunks who have recently had to give up their superhero antics. Noticing her interest, Piccolo decides to begin training Pan. Nine months later, Pan continues her training under Piccolo who notes that she appears to have more talent than her father. Still, Pan finds herself frustrated at her lack of ability to fire Ki Blasts or fly though Piccolo tells her that there is no need to rush as she is only three years of age. The next morning, Piccolo's own training is disturbed when Videl calls him up on the phone and asks him once more if she can pick Pan up from school, bribing him with another plushie.
Piccolo tests Gohan
Annoyed, Piccolo heads to Gohan's House where he demands to know what Gohan is doing and suggests that Gohan continue his training as evil could show up at any time. Gohan casually waves the thought off when Piccolo suddenly attacks him and while Gohan blocks the first blow, he misses the second and takes a punch to the gut. Piccolo conjures up some Weighted Clothing for Gohan to wear and heads back home to train. As he continues his training, Piccolo is interrupted once more when he is attacked by a mysterious assailant with Piccolo noticing the Red Ribbon Army logo on his sleeve.
Piccolo vs. Gamma 2
After Piccolo realizes Gamma 2 is an android, Gamma 2 tells Piccolo he was sent there on a basic trial run but decides instead to kill him as he knows too much. The two fight and with Piccolo confirming that Gamma 2 is an android. Following a mighty blast from his Ray Gun, Gama 2 believes he's killed Piccolo and leaves. Piccolo, having just managed to dodge Gamma 2's attack and slip away in the dust, follows the android back to the Red Ribbon base. There Piccolo subdues a guard and steals his uniform to use as a disguise. Piccolo finds his way into a control room where Magenta, Carmine, Dr. Hedo and the two Gammas are holding a meeting, along with a number of soldiers standing guard. Overhearing the conversation about Cell Max, Piccolo slips away to contact Bulma by phone. He asks if Goku and Vegeta are around, but they're off training with Beerus so he asks Bulma to contact Whis.
Piccolo has his latent abilities unlocked
While waiting he heads to Korin's Tower to acquire some Senzu Beans. While there Korin gives Piccolo the only two Senzu Beans he has. Piccolo gets a call back from Bulma, saying she's had no luck contacting Whis. With few options left to defend the Earth, Piccolo wonders if Dende could give him what he needs. Piccolo flies up to Dende to ask if he can unlock his latent power like how the Grand Elder Guru once did for Gohan and Krillin. Dende says he cannot as he is too young but says that the upgraded Dragon Balls should be able to do so. Piccolo wonders if he can collect the Dragon Balls in time, but Dende notes that Bulma likely already has them gathered. Piccolo heads to Capsule Corporation to meet Bulma. There, Piccolo takes the first wish and has Shenron unlock his latent potential, even noting that he also threw in a bonus. After realising that he could have used the wish to bring home Goku and Vegeta, Piccolo sheepishly flies back to Red Ribbon HQ.
Back at the base and eager to hasten their plans, Magenta and Carmine devise a plan to lure in Gohan next. Knowing he has a daughter, they decide to kidnap her to lure him to the base. Piccolo, still in his Red Ribbon uniform, volunteers to go on the mission to kidnap Pan as he claims to be familiar with her. Piccolo is paired up with another soldier, No. 15, for the mission.
Arriving at Pan's kindergarten, #15 is quickly knocked out by Pan before Piccolo approaches her next. Pan boards the airship with Piccolo, carrying #15 with him, and explains his plan that he wants Pan to pretend to be kidnapped in order to lure Gohan out. After taking a video of the "scared" Pan, Piccolo and #15 head to Gohan's house and successfully gain his attention. They head back to the Red Ribbon Army base where Gohan is quick to face Gamma 1. Seeing that the android has the upper hand, Piccolo pretends to grab Pan by the scruff of the neck in order to re-awaken his fighting spirits.
Piccolo unleashes his power
All goes to plan and Gohan soon gains the upper hand. When Gamma 2 is ordered to aid his comrade, Piccolo steps in and unleashes his new found power. Gamma 2 wonders how Piccolo powered up so fast or whether he was hiding his power before but Piccolo gives him no answer, nevertheless the android tells him that even with the Namekian's current power, he still can not measure up to him. Sure enough as the battle continues Piccolo confirms that he really is no match for Gamma 2 and Gohan rushes to his aid. Piccolo suggests that with their opponents being androids, they should finish the fight in one go rather than dragging things out. Going in at full power, Gohan and Piccolo land hard blows against the androids that hurtle them to opposite ends of the base. Though Gohan continues to outmatch Gamma 1, Piccolo is unable to keep Gamma 2 down as he manages to get away from him long enough to try and attack Gohan before narrowly dodging Piccolo's next attack and joining Gamma 1's side. After Gamma 2 suggests that they take down one enemy at a time the two quickly attack Piccolo in unison. Gohan is able to grab hold of Gamma 1 and Piccolo and Gamma 2 continue their battle.
Orange Piccolo makes his debut
Piccolo begins to power up his Special Beam Cannon as he tells the android that he does not seem so bad but just appears to be following idiotic orders given to him via bad intel. Piccolo unleashes his attack though Gamma 2 is able to protect himself with an energy barrier. Gamma 2 now also begins to start having doubts which only makes him become frustrated. He unleashes a deadly physical assault on Piccolo who, momentarily defeated, falls into a crevice in the base. Piccolo remembers Shenron's words about "throwing in a bonus" and a sigil alights on his back, his skin turns orange, his antenna stands on end, and he grows bulkier. As Gohan and Gamma 1 look on in shock, Gamma 2 charges in and lands a solid punch on Piccolo's abdomen but he does not even flinch. Gamma 2 throws a barrage of punches at his opponent in vain until Piccolo throws back a punch of his own that sends Gamma 2 briefly out of action. On Magenta's command, the soldiers begin to shoot at him though he once more remains unfazed. After Gamma 2 witnesses Carmine shooting at Pan, he comes to realise which side is evil and believing the battle to be over, Piccolo powers back down.
Piccolo lands an attack on Cell Max
Shortly afterwards Bulma, Goten, Trunks, Krillin and Android 18 appear and Piccolo learns that he turned orange during his awakening. Gohan suggests that Piccolo come up with a name for it to which he responds that he will simply call it "Orange Piccolo". Just then, Cell Max appears and Piccolo tosses Gohan a Senzu Bean for the impending battle but due to his poor eyesight, Gohan fails to catch the bean and Piccolo chastises him for it. Piccolo joins Gohan, Gotenks, #18 and the Gammas in battle against the giant android but their attacks fail to have any impact. After being told that Cell Max's weakness lies in the top of his head, Piccolo is able to land a powerful attack at point blank range but even then it proves to not be enough to exploit his weakness.
Piccolo grows in size to battle Cell Max
After Gamma 2 performs a sacrificial act to weaken Cell Max at the cost of his own life, the angered android tries to crush him underfoot. Before he is able to, Piccolo transforms back into his "Orange" state and grabs his foot. After Krillin reminds him of his Giant form he took on during his fight with Goku many years ago, Piccolo grows to a comparable size as his opponent. Unfortunately, his strength does grow along with his size and he still finds himself outmatched. Instead he places all his trust in Gohan's strength and attempts to hand him the last Senzu Bean. Before Gohan can take it, the bean is blasted out of Piccolo's hand and Piccolo fends for himself whilst Gohan tries to retrieve it, putting up a valiant effort but being overpowered nevertheless.
Piccolo grabs hold of Cell Max
Piccolo refuses to give up however, struggling to buy time for Gohan to power up to a point that he surpasses Cell Max, ordering him not to get involved until he does so. Using a Mouth Energy Blast, Cell Max takes off Piccolo's arm before grabbing hold of him and launching him into the air where he unleashes a barrage of energy blasts at the Namekian before firing off a much more powerful potentially fatal attack. As Gohan witnesses the explosion from below and believing his friend to be lost, the half Saiyan snaps and awakens a new more powerful state. Fortunately, Gamma 1 having raced in front of the blast, shielded Piccolo from most of the impact using his barrier and survives. Recovering in time to use his extended arm, Piccolo ensnares Cell Max when he powers up his final attack. Piccolo does his best to keep Cell Max from flying away while Gohan powers up his Special Beam Cannon in order to finish him off.
The battle is finally over
When Gohan releases his attack, Cell Max counters with his own, however thanks to Goten and Trunks kicking away Cell Max's hand, Gohan is able to push through Cell Max's attack and penetrates the core in his head, defeating the monster. Cell Max's body then explodes, levelling most the area though the heroes are able to get to safety. After witnessing Gamma 2 fading away, Piccolo notes that he was a real super hero after all. Remorseful of his actions, Hedo offers himself up for the authorities but Piccolo decides to overlook what he has done due to him not being evil in nature. Pan then shows off her new ability to fly, surprising Piccolo who points out that tomorrow he will begin the next phase of her training.
Piccolo meditates outside his home
When Goku needs to lock on to a powerful target so that he can return to Earth with Gohan and the others, Piccolo is the first one that Goku picks up. Intrigued by Piccolo's newfound strength Goku asks for a battle with him, but he declines stating that he needs to pick Pan up from kindergarten. When Goku ponders who that is, the others are quick to chastises him and Piccolo makes Goku come along with him to make up for it.
Peaceful World Saga
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Piccolo at the 28th Martial Arts World Tournament
Ten years after Kid Buu's defeat, Piccolo attends the 28th World Martial Arts Tournament and witness the emergence of Uub, the good, human reincarnation of Kid Buu. When the picking the tournament fighters' places, Piccolo, along with Dende, overhears Goku claim Uub as the reincarnation of Majin Buu. The second match between Goku and Uub, Piccolo could tell that Goku hasn't been that happy in a long time. In the middle of the match, Goku leaves with Uub to be his martial arts teacher and train him.
Dragon Ball GT
Baby Saga
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"You're a parasite! You've lived off my friends' bodies long enough! Show yourself!" |
Piccolo spends his last moments alive on Earth
Five years later when Baby arrives the Earth, Piccolo is the first one who detects the evil presence of the Neo Machine Mutant Tuffle, known as Baby, after he possesses the body and mind of Goten. After Baby transfers bodies to Gohan, Piccolo arrives on the scene to save Goten. He fires Special Beam Cannon at Baby but his attack ends up missing its mark and he is quickly blasted by the possessed Super Saiyan Gohan's Kamehameha, though he survives the attack. He does not appear again until near the end of the saga when he saves a young boy who was left behind during the evacuation of Earth, as it was moments away from exploding.
Piccolo's final farewell to Gohan before he dies
When Goku returns to teleport both Piccolo and the boy away, Piccolo gives him the energy he needs to do so but decides to remain behind. The reason for the Earth's destruction was due to the Black Star Dragon Balls, artifacts made by Kami before he split with King Piccolo; by Piccolo's sacrifice, the Black Star Dragon Balls would be turned eternally to stone. His last moments show him having a telepathic farewell conversation with Gohan before dying again in the explosion on Earth. He does not wish to be brought back to life, so the Earth can be at peace from the Black Star Dragon Balls. He is sent to Heaven by King Yemma.
Super 17 Saga
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"Hahaha you fool! I am the Evil King Piccolo, and you made a mistake on sending me to the other world!" |
Piccolo trying to open a gate to Hell in order to rescue Goku
A year later, Piccolo figures out that Goku is stuck in Hell and he starts blasting Heaven, so that King Yemma is forced to send him to Hell. Piccolo and Dende then create a gateway between Hell and Earth that allows Goku to make it back and fight Super 17. Shortly afterwards, Nappa, General Blue, Staff Officer Black, and Major Metallitron, having been killed and sent back to Hell by Vegeta and Pan, respectively, attempt to fight Piccolo, although Piccolo presumably beats them.
Shadow Dragon Saga
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"I asked what are you doing here!? Please tell me you haven't died again! Do you have any idea what I had to go through to send you back to Earth?" |
Piccolo's final scene of the Dragon Ball series
In the final episode, "Until We Meet Again", Goku goes to Hell to say his good-bye to Piccolo. Piccolo gets angry and yells at Goku. Goku raises his hand and wants to shake hands with Piccolo. After shaking hands with Goku, Piccolo realizes that Goku will go with Shenron. Goku promises to get Piccolo back into Heaven, where he rightfully belongs. Ironically, Piccolo seems to have become a protector of Hell, as he is shown defeating a giant monster who was causing trouble, while the watch-keeper ogres from Hell cheer him on. Piccolo is last seen discovering that Goku has already left and bids farewell to him.
Super Dragon Ball Heroes
Universal Conflict Saga
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Piccolo and Android 17 against Kamioren
In the anime, Piccolo joins the other members of the Dragon Team to defend their planet from the Core Area Warriors. He intervenes in the battle between Vegeta and Kamin and Oren to give Vegeta the opportunity to go assist his son. Piccolo battles Kamin and uses his extended arm to grab a hold of her before she slips through his grasp, realizing that his opponent is an android. When Kamin and Oren merge to become Kamioren, Piccolo and Android 17 work together to fight it. With help from Android 17's barrier, Piccolo is able to charge a Special Beam Cannon to blast through Kamioren though it soon regenerates and becomes enraged. Along with Android 17, the pair unleash a fast assault on Kamioren that begins to make them crack a part.
When Hearts merges the Universe Seed with Kamioren, Piccolo is unable to do any damage and is struck hard to the ground with a single punch. Even after being backed up by Vegeta and Future Trunks, they cannot do any damage and are all taken down by a single energy blast. During Goku's fight with Kamioren, Piccolo and the other members of the Dragon Team assist Goku by launching an energy barrage against the merged Neo Machine Mutant. He also joins in with the rest of the team in attacking Fused Zamasu but is quickly taken down with a single blow.
Piccolo commenting on Hearts power after merging with the Universe Seed
After Hearts re-appears and kills Zamasu, he attempts to face him along with the others but is taken down multiple times with ease. Piccolo tells them that they cannot afford to run because Hearts has the power to destroy the entire universe so he buys Goku and Vegeta sometime so that they can fuse into Gogeta. While watching Gogeta in action, Hearts summons a powerful God Meteor. After Gogeta, Jiren and Hit destroy it with a combined blast, Piccolo blasts away at the remaining fragments while Gogeta charges ahead. Gogeta finally defeats Hearts and peace returns to Earth once more.
In the manga, Piccolo and Android 17 arrive to help Goku and Vegeta fight Hearts, however they are intercepted by Lagss - who will not allow anyone to interfere in Hearts' fight. Piccolo fakes his death at Lagss' attack so that while Android 17 distracts her he can prepare a Special Beam Cannon to destroy her Glass Dragon. Once Piccolo destroys the Glass Dragon, Lagss is defeated by Android 17. Soon after, when the God Meteor is shattered, Piccolo uses another Special Beam Cannon to destroy shards of it.
Universe Creation Saga
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Piccolo stays on Earth to search for the source of the threat
Piccolo spars with Gohan at Capsule Corporation when Goku finds a strange bird. Soon after Xeno Trunks and Xeno Pan appear from another dimension and explain that they are Time Patrollers and that the bird is Tokitoki. When the twelve Gods of Destruction show up in search of Tokitoki and threaten to destroy them all, Piccolo joins the others in preparation to face Beerus but when Xeno Goku and Xeno Vegeta intervene to tell them it's pointless and point towards the Universe Tree engulfing the Earth the battle is put off. When Fu appears and makes everyone aware of his plans to create a new universe, Piccolo and the rest offer to search for the source of the tree in another direction right when Goku, Vegeta and Xeno Trunks search elsewhere.
Supreme Kai of Time Saga
Main article: Supreme Kai of Time Saga Piccolo is made a member of Goku's team when the former Supreme Kai of Time, Aeos, hosts the Super Space-Time Tournament with the goal of determining the one true history. Forced to compete for the sake of their timeline, Piccolo and his team successfully make it through round one. During round two, Piccolo and Gohan are sent to a stylised version of Namek where they face the Namekian in Black who upon removing his cloak is shown to be an alternate version of himself.
Demon Invader Saga
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Piccolo is absorbed by Ozotto
Following the conclusion of the Super Space-Time Tournament, Chronoa attempts to take the group back to Earth only to find that it is no longer there. Upon travelling to King Kai's Planet they encounter Majin Ozotto who says that he has eaten King Kai along with having previously eaten Earth. Ozotto teleports beside Piccolo and strikes him in the gut. Noticing that Piccolo is a former god and being interested in his abilities, Ozotto absorbs the Namekian.
Film appearances
Dead Zone
Main article: Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
Piccolo finishes Sansho with a single blast in Dead Zone
While Piccolo was training near a canyon, he is ambushed by Garlic Jr. and his minions, being beaten to near death. This action also causes Kami to believe that Piccolo had died. Piccolo later arrives at Garlic Castle and teams up with Goku in order to pay back Garlic Jr and his minions for their attempt on his life. He engages in a one on one battle with the powered up Sansho and saying that they aren't much when they are on their own, kills him easily. After Garlic Jr.'s henchmen are dealt with, Garlic Jr engages both Goku and Piccolo by himself, transforming into Super Garlic Jr. he proves to be too much for the two fighters to deal with. However, Goku and Piccolo remove their weighted clothing and he and Goku seemingly destroy a powered up Garlic Jr. via a barrage of ki blasts. Piccolo and Goku are then about to fight so Piccolo could "settle the score" with him, but Garlic Jr. reveals his survival, having wished for immortality earlier, and attempts to seal Goku, Gohan, Piccolo and Kami in the Dead Zone. However, Gohan knocks Garlic Jr. in the Dead Zone instead first. After the battle is over with, Piccolo and Goku then each go their own separate ways.
The World's Strongest
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Piccolo while he is under the control of Dr. Wheelo in The World's Strongest
A reformed Piccolo is training in the arctic mountains. Piccolo saves Gohan and Oolong from an ambush from Dr. Wheelo's Bio-Men, after they stumbled upon Dr. Kochin bringing the Dragon Balls to the site of Dr. Wheelo's Fortress to unseal it due to Bulma's Dragon Radar picking it up. Piccolo is then ambushed by the Bio-Warriors and apparently perishes in the process, but in actuality, he survived and was captured, before being brainwashed into fighting for Dr. Wheelo by placing a gold root-like device on his forehead. He re-appears after Goku, Gohan and Krillin storm the fortress and the Bio-Warriors are killed. The brainwashed Piccolo is then forced to fight Goku, although the device is eventually damaged enough to snap him back to his senses. When Dr. Wheelo joins the battle, Piccolo angry at being used, attacks him but is quickly taken down. When Goku is charging up a Spirit Bomb, Dr. Wheelo heads to the sky and Piccolo joins Gohan in attacking him to buy Goku some time. After Dr. Wheelo is destroyed by the Spirit Bomb, Piccolo walks away.
The Tree of Might
Main article: Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might
Piccolo confronts Great Ape Gohan in The Tree of Might
Piccolo appears, meditating near the water falls only to sense a powerful force that would be coming from the newly planted Tree of Might. He later appears to save Gohan from Turles, demanding Gohan's release from the Saiyan's grasp, Turles quickly retaliates only for him to ambush and blast the Namekian warrior from behind. Piccolo somehow regains consciousness, while beckoning Goku to cut off Gohan's tail after being transformed, only to be knocked back by the Great Ape Gohan, while getting blasted away by Turles. With Goku in a middle of a fight against the Turles Crusher Corps., Piccolo confronts Turles and tries to go toe to toe with the Lower Class warrior but struggles during their fight, as he soon would later counterattack with a Special Beam Cannon only for it to be block by the Saiyan with Piccolo quickly finished off with a powerful energy wave. Piccolo confronts Turles for the final time with the rest of the Dragon Team to defend Goku but was clearly outmatched due to Turles' newly increased power from eating the fruits from the Tree of Might. Later near the end, with Goku's Spirit Bomb finally destroying Turles along with the Tree of Might, Piccolo is seen once again meditating near the waterfalls with peace once again restored.
Lord Slug
Main article: Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
Piccolo in Lord Slug
While Piccolo is meditating by a waterfall, Gohan and Icarus arrive and put on a song and dance routine for him, however the high-pitched frequency of Gohan's whistling causes tremendous pain to Piccolo's ears and he yells at Gohan to stop. Just then he senses the presence of something heading directly for Earth.
When Gohan is having trouble against Slug's Demon Clan, Piccolo appears to save him. He battles against the large Wings and makes a mockery of him, gaining the upper hand, he is offered to join Lord Slug, claiming that they are both of the same demon clan, but Piccolo refuses and blasts his head off. He then notices Gohan in trouble and rushes to help but letting his guard down, he is grabbed from underground by Angila but blasts him off before being taken out by Angila and Medamatcha by shielding Gohan from harm.
Piccolo later has Gohan exploit Namekians' weakness to high-frequency sounds by whistling, and also removing his own ears so they will not be damaged. Piccolo transfers some of his remaining energy to Goku in order to allow him to continue his battle against Great Namekian Lord Slug and when Goku prepares to attack Slug with the Kaio-ken x100, Slug claims to feel Piccolo's presence alongside Goku. After the battle is over, Piccolo emerges from the rubble and demands a Senzu bean from a startled Yajirobe, after which he uses his regeneration to restore his ears.
Cooler's Revenge
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"My name is Piccolo. You should never have come to this planet!" |
Piccolo in Cooler's Revenge
Piccolo ends up saving Gohan from Cooler's Armored Squadron, hitting Dore in the back with a ki blast just as Dore was going to crush Gohan's head with his right hand. Having witnessed their fighting style earlier, he also tells them they are unlikely to kill him. He later saves Gohan from Dore's pursuit by firing a homing energy beam at Dore, eventually killing Dore when his attempt at deflecting it failed. Piccolo then was caught in Neiz's body wave, although he shortly thereafter reflected it back at Neiz, frying and killing him. He then attempted to attack Salza with two chasing bullets, but Salza managed to parry them.
They fought to a stalemate, but just before Piccolo could kill Salza, he ended up ambushed by Cooler, being hit with a beam to the chest. In the English dub, just before Cooler's arrival, Salza inquired Piccolo's identity in shock, with Piccolo obliging before warning Salza that he should never have come to Earth. Piccolo could only express shock at Frieza's apparent survival, mistaking Cooler for his brother Frieza, while being hit with multiple Chaotic Dead Ends. Eventually, Cooler manages to bring a comatose Piccolo to Salza, asking him what he should do with him. When Salza properly introduces Cooler to Goku, Cooler demonstrates how merciless he is by dropping Piccolo's body and then hitting him with yet another Death Beam before Goku could catch him, to Goku's horror and rage. This action was one of the things in Goku's mind that resulted in Goku becoming a Super Saiyan again. Despite this, Piccolo managed to survive this, and later managed to save Gohan, Goku, Icarus, Oolong, and Krillin from Salza by firing a Special Beam Cannon at him from far away.
Super Android 13!
Main article: Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
"Same old unhealthy obsession, same old foul one-track programming." |
Piccolo's attacks prove to no avail against #13
While Goku is fighting Android 13, Gohan, seeing an opening, blasts at the Android, though he is quick to retaliate, firing a blast of his own back at Gohan. The blast is suddenly struck by another from below, fired by Piccolo, who saves Gohan from harm. Piccolo arrives to help Goku fight against Android 13. After Android 13 manages to become Super Android 13, Piccolo and Goku attempt to defeat him, but were beaten relatively easily. He attempts to protect Gohan when Gohan tries to fight off Android 13 but is knocked back. When Goku is charging up a Spirit Bomb, Android 13 attempts to take Goku down before he can finish using his S.S. Deadly Bomber. However, before he can fire it off, Piccolo grabs him in a full nelson and lifts him overheard so that the blast fires into the sky, buying Goku enough time to finish. He is later seen after the battle, sitting on a rock in the ocean with Vegeta, facing opposite each other. He asks Vegeta if the movie is over, and the Saiyan answered "Not until the fish jumps." Vegeta quickly declared it was over after a fish jumped out of the water.
The Return of Cooler
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"The Namekian race is not yours to conquer." |
Piccolo in The Return of Cooler
Piccolo is among the Z Fighters who traveled to New Namek to aid the Namekians from the new threat of the Big Gete Star. He fights with Krillin and Gohan against the Cyclopian Guards, initially unable to harm them until he realizes to focus all of his energy into one point. He manages to take several down, outlasting the other Z-Fighters and eventually takes the remaining Guards out with a devastating attack.
He later attempts to get to the Big Gete Star in order to rescue the others, but is forced to fight a Meta-Cooler, shocked as to how it got there so quickly, not realizing that the Meta-Cooler fighting against Goku was actually just one of an entire line of them. Eventually, he manages to survive the battle when Goku and Vegeta overloaded the Big Gete Star's systems with their Super Saiyan energy, as well as getting Gohan, Krillin, Oolong, Yajirobe, Master Roshi, and the Namekian populace out (although not before some tense moments from the latter party when finding him due to being obscured by smoke and thus possibly thinking he was one of Cooler's minions).
Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan
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Piccolo and Goku fighting Broly in Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan
Piccolo had sensed Broly's immense power, as well as Broly's severe insanity from Kami's Lookout. This, along with his earlier having overheard King Kai's conversation with Goku about the destruction of the South Galaxy at Broly's hands, prompted him to depart for New Planet Vegeta with a Capsule Corps spaceship. After landing it, he let Krillin, Oolong, Master Roshi, and the surviving Shamoian Slaves leave with it to escape from the doomed planet. He then saved Gohan from Broly's Eraser Cannon at the last second, and then accused Broly of being a monster who picks on children first, before Broly counters that he's not simply a "monster", but the devil himself. Piccolo then gives Gohan, Goku, and Future Trunks Senzu Beans to refresh them before they challenged Broly again. Piccolo was eventually knocked away by Broly to Vegeta's location. He then tries to force Vegeta to fight Broly, but when it became apparent that Vegeta was not going to snap out of his terrified state, he, disgusted with Vegeta's cowardly behavior, drops him down to the city after telling him to stay clear of the true warriors. Eventually, he expended most of his energy fighting Broly, and agrees to lend Goku his remaining energy as a last resort to defeating Broly. Eventually, he and the rest of the characters somehow managed to teleport inside the Capsule Corporation ship shortly after Broly's defeat.
Bojack Unbound
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Piccolo in Bojack Unbound
Piccolo participates in the Intergalactic Tournament, where after easily making it through the first round, he faces off against Krillin in the final eight. Not even bothering to look at his opponent, Krillin charges forward and into Piccolo's cape where he soon after almost falls into the sea. Piccolo throws Krillin on the ground and ends up forfeiting saying that he thought he was there for a tournament and not a freak show before flying away. Eventually, he shows up at the Battle Zone to save Gohan, using his Special Beam Cannon to deflect Bojack's Full Power Energy Ball. Piccolo battles against Bojack for a short while until he is overpowered and falls to the ground defeated. After Gohan defeats Bojack and the battles are over, he later stands in solitude on top of the hospital rooftop with Vegeta.
Broly - Second Coming
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The illusion of Piccolo in Broly - Second Coming
Piccolo does not appear in this movie, but he is seen saving a weakened Gohan from falling into the lava after his fight with Broly. After waking up, Gohan realizes that it is actually Krillin dressed as Piccolo who saved him.
Battle of Gods
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Piccolo singing on stage at Bulma's birthday party
Four years after Majin Buu's defeat, Piccolo is at Bulma's birthday party with his friends. Piccolo sings karaoke during the party, with Gohan being the only one who likes his performance. He also gets mad at losing at Bingo, saying it's a stupid Earth game. Soon, along with the other Z Fighters, Piccolo battles the God of Destruction Beerus, but is easily defeated by Beerus striking his pressure points with chopsticks, knocking him out. Later he witness the Super Saiyan God ritual and the fight between Goku and Beerus.
Resurrection ‘F’
Main article: Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’
"Something tells me we're in trouble!" |
Piccolo sensing bad energy.
Six months after the battle with Beerus, Piccolo is seen babysitting baby Pan in front of Gohan's House. When Gohan arrives home, Piccolo and Gohan begin to sense bad energy on the planet and later sees the sky going dark which is a sign Shenron being summoned. Four months later, Piccolo and Gohan, fly towards North City where Frieza has landed for his revenge. He later fights Frieza's army with Gohan, Tien Shinhan, Master Roshi, Jaco, and Krillin. During the battle, Piccolo is challenged by Shisami and they begin to fight.
Piccolo firing a Special Beam Cannon at Shisami.
Piccolo has a difficult time fighting him. After all of Frieza's other soldiers are defeated, Gohan notices Piccolo is still having an even fight with Shisami, he takes over for him and effortlessly beats him while in his Super Saiyan form. This prompted Frieza to kill Gohan with one blow. Piccolo revived Gohan with a kiai to his chest to get his heart beating again and then used their second to last Senzu Bean to get him back on his feet. When Goku is needs a signal for him to use Instant Transmission, Piccolo along with the others power up to help him. Piccolo then witnesses the battle between Goku and Frieza, later Vegeta. Piccolo one of the survivors of Earth's destruction by Frieza by being shielded by Whis. Whis, however, reverses time three minutes prior for Goku to kill Frieza, sending him back to Hell.
Broly
Main article: Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Piccolo sensing Broly's power
Piccolo contacts Goku during his battle with Broly and tells him he knows Goku is in trouble and the only reason he isn't there to help is because he knows he can't actually do anything to combat whatever it is they are fighting. Goku laughs and tells Piccolo that is fine but informs him that he is part of Plan B. Goku teleports to Piccolo with Vegeta a bit later and asks for Senzu Beans. Piccolo says he doesn't have any at the moment, so Goku asks if Piccolo is willing to help him teach Vegeta the Fusion Dance. Piccolo agrees and walks Vegeta through it and is able to convince him to do it. After two failed attempts, Goku and Vegeta are successful. Piccolo orders the new fusion off to beat Broly but they tell Piccolo no and ask him to help them name him. A frustrated Piccolo screams at the new fusion to go, though he is too busy trying to come up with a name for himself, initially picking Vegito but reconsidering due to Vegito being the name for his Potara counterpart. Piccolo, fully enraged, roars at them to get going and pick a name, upon which the fusion decides upon "Gogeta" and uses Instant Transmission to return to face off against Broly.
Super Hero
Main article: Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Piccolo gives Gohan his weighted clothing
Piccolo trains three-year-old Pan in the woods near his home. After Pan heads off to kindergarten, Piccolo returns to his house where he receives a call from Videl asking him to pick Pan up after kindergarten, as she and Gohan are busy. Piccolo pays Gohan a visit at his home and asks why he can't go and pick up Pan who explains that he has been busy with work. Not interested, Piccolo asks him if his research is more important than family and implores him to train in case evil were to show up again. Gohan, waves off the notion, proclaiming things will be alright as Goku and Vegeta are around. Piccolo throws a punch at Gohan, who blocks it, but Piccolo strikes him in the stomach with another blow. He changes Gohan's clothes into the traditional Piccolo gi and weighted cape with Gohan collapsing under the pressure. Piccolo encourages him to leave it on and agrees to pick up Pan.
Piccolo follows Gamma 2
Piccolo returns home and begins to meditate when he is suddenly attacked by Gamma 2. He realizes Gamma is an android and notices the Red Ribbon logo. Gamma 2 tells Piccolo he was sent there on a mission to subjugate the Namekian but decides instead to kill him. The two fight and Gamma 2 believes he's killed Piccolo and leaves. Piccolo, having just managed to dodge Gamma 2's attack and slip away in the dust, follows the android back to the Red Ribbon base. There Piccolo subdues a guard and steals his uniform to use as a disguise.
Piccolo finds his way into a control room where the Red Ribbon members are holding a meeting. Overhearing the conversation about Cell Max, Piccolo slips away to contact Bulma by phone and asks her to get in contact with Goku and Vegeta. While waiting he heads to Korin's Tower and acquires two Senzu Beans before getting a call back from Bulma, saying she's had no luck contacting them. With few options left to defend the Earth, Piccolo remembers the Grand Elder Guru having unlocked Gohan and Krillin's potential and flies up to Dende to asks if he can perform a similar process for him. Dende says he cannot as he is too young but upgrades the Dragon Balls to be able to do so. Piccolo heads to Capsule Corporation to meet Bulma who he believes should have the Dragon Balls in her possession.
There, Piccolo takes the first wish and has Shenron unlock his latent potential, even noting that he also threw in a bonus. He flies back to the Red Ribbon HQ and learns that the enemy plan to kidnap Pan so to lure in Gohan. Piccolo, still in his Red Ribbon uniform, volunteers to go on the mission to kidnap Pan as he claims to be familiar with her and he is paired up with another soldier, No. 15, for the mission. Piccolo then figures out that going through with a staged kidnapping may be what it takes to snap Gohan back into action. The soldier #15 arrives at Pan's kindergarten but is instantly knocked unconscious by her though she recognizes Piccolo by his ki, and he takes her and the unconscious #15 back onto the Red Ribbon plane. Aboard the plane, Piccolo reveals his plan to her and delivers her to Red Ribbon base. Pan feigns terror in a recording used to lure Gohan in and Piccolo and #15 show up at Gohan's House to deliver the message.
Orange Piccolo
Soon afterwards, Gohan arrives at the base where he faces off against Gamma 1. Gamma 2 is ordered into the fight as backup, but Piccolo intervenes to stop him, using his new, awakened form. While initially overpowering Gamma 2, the android reveals he had more power still and puts Piccolo on the back foot again. Momentarily defeated and falling into a crevice in the base, Piccolo remembers Shenron's words about "throwing in a bonus". A sigil alights on his back, his skin turns orange, his antenna stands on end, and he grows bulkier. With this stronger form, he takes out Gamma 2 with a single punch. The battle seemingly over, everyone regroups, now with the Gammas in tow. Bulma arrives, having brought Trunks, Goten, Krillin, and Android 18 as backup. Gohan asks Piccolo about his new form and being told by him that he was orange; he arbitrarily decides on "Orange Piccolo".
Orange Piccolo vs. Cell Max
The sky darkens, and Cell Max, explodes from below the base. The Dragon Team and the Gammas charge into combat against Cell Max and the Gammas reveal that Dr. Hedo had built a weakness into the top of Cell Max's head. With no one able to make much progress and Cell Max shrugging off even a Explosive Demon Wave from Piccolo aimed directly at his weak point, Gamma 2 engages in a sacrificial act that greatly weakens their enemy. Enraged, Cell Max tries to stomp Gamma 2's lifeless body, but Piccolo intervenes, returning to his Orange Piccolo form to hold up Cell Max's foot. Krillin reminds him of his gigantification technique from the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament and encourages him to use it. Piccolo become a giant but still struggles against Cell Max. Piccolo puts his hopes in Gohan, telling him that he will hold Cell Max in place long enough for Gohan to get in one, full-power attack on the weak point. He offers Gohan the last Senzu Bean from his belt and engages in an uphill battle with support from the others, while Gohan charges his power.
Cell Max manages an attack that seems as if it's killed Piccolo, causing Gohan to awaken into a new state. Cell Max begins charging a massive ball of energy, which he collapses into a concentrated attack. Piccolo recovers and holds Cell Max in place. Cell Max tosses his energy ball and Gohan performs a Special Beam Cannon, running through both Cell Max's attack and his head. Cell Max falls to the ground and explodes, while the group escape from the blast.
In the aftermath, Piccolo congratulates Gohan who notes that even had his father and Vegeta been around, they may not have been able to defeat Cell Max. Piccolo says that is exactly why it's important for Gohan to stay prepared. Gamma 2, drained of energy, disintegrates as Piccolo watches on stating that in the end, Gamma 2 really was a superhero.
Other Dragon Ball stories
Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans
Main article: Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans
Piccolo helps Goku and Gohan during their battle against the Ghost Warriors. He notably defeats Kawazu at Poco Poco Volcano and takes on Lord Slug in West City. He later battles Dr. Lychee on the Dark Planet, and defeats Hatchiyack along with the other Z Fighters.
The Real 4-D
Main article: Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D Piccolo arrives alongside Vegeta and Krillin to save Goku when he is about to be killed by Frieza. Piccolo contributes to stalling Frieza while Goku prepares the Spirit Bomb by attacking with his Special Beam Cannon, though the tyrant easily deflects it, and Piccolo is knocked down alongside his allies by Frieza's kiai.
After Frieza is defeated by the Spirit Bomb, Piccolo helps the other Z Fighters repair the destroyed city.
The Return of Son Goku and Friends!
Main article: Dragon Ball: The Return of Son Goku and Friends!
Piccolo in Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!
Piccolo also attends Mr. Satan's party in Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!. Like most of the other Z Fighters and their family members, they watch Goten and Trunks' battle with Abo and Kado from the sidelines due to the enemies being weak enough for the children to handle them. When Gohan coaches the two, Krillin remarks to Piccolo on Gohan's dependability although Piccolo says he is "still too weak", leading Krillin to note Piccolo was still the strict master. Later on, he briefly goes into action by using his Special Beam Cannon to destroy the giant blast fired by Aka, protecting Bulma, Chi-Chi, Oolong and Puar.
Dragon Ball Online
Main article: Dragon Ball Online Thanks to the Eternal Youth he gained as King Piccolo, Piccolo lives on for many years without aging, outliving most of his friends and allies.
- Pre-Age 1000
In Age 804, Piccolo witnesses the release of his student Gohan's scholarly research into ki and the martial arts which was inspired by the death of his father. This research is compiled in Gohan's book "Groundbreaking Science" which becomes a best seller introducing the concept of ki and other advanced martial arts concepts to the general public of Earth.
In Age 820, the Frieza Force remnants lead by the remaining Guard Troops decide to invade Earth after Mr. Satan's death, as they mistakenly believed he had killed Frieza. It is unknown if Piccolo joined the Earth's Martial artists, Kikoukenjutsu Sword School Swordsmen, and remaining Z Fighters in fighting off the invasion after the Frieza Force defeated the Earth's Royal Army, though a year later his comrades Krillin and Tien who did fight both founded new iterations of, the Turtle School and Crane School respectively as Master Roshi retires from teaching.
In Age 851, New Namek was destroyed by Mira, however fortunately, Grand Elder Moori and several Namekian refugees are able to escape to Earth, with Piccolo and Dende welcoming their fellow Namekians to rebuild their civilization and culture on Earth which is now populated by Earthlings, Earthling-Saiyan hybrid descendants of Goku and Vegeta's children, and the Majin descendants of Buu. Recognizing the threat that the Time Breakers represent to Earth, Dende informs the King of Earth. However, this information is kept secret from the average citizen, as it is feared it would cause a panic.
At first the Namekians live in West City as residents. Later most of them move to Porunga Rocks in Yunzabit Heights where the original incarnation of the Nameless Namekian had previously lived during his youth, but some of them remain in West City and develop their own culture. To atone for losing their second homeworld to Mira's Army, the Dragon Clan and Warrior-type Namekians begin training to hone their skills in Age 853. Piccolo and Nail's fellow Warrior-types eventually develop the Shadow Warrior and Dark Warrior classes both of which utilize techniques that originate from Piccolo himself (indicating he may have taught them to this new generation of Warrior-type Namekians or they incorporated his techniques into their fighting styles out of respect).
Piccolo discovered that some of the Dark Vassals of of the demonic clan he was born into had survived the King Piccolo wars after King Piccolo was sealed away and bred in the wild, while others had been secretly incubating under Pilaf's Castle. However, Piccolo determined he could not resolve the situation presented by the existence of his mutated demonic kin on his own. Eventually sometime after the Namekians emigration, Grand Elder Moori was informed about the existence of their mutated demonic brethren and at his suggestion, Piccolo supported by a group of Namekians captured capture these monsters and keep them secured. In the midst of this, some Dragon clansmen started to research these monsters and were able to master handling them. This knowledge leads to the birth of "Poko Priest" class which specialize in the use of King Piccolo's Birthing an Egg technique to create their own mutated Namekians spawn such as Poko Land Dragons and Poko Sky Dragons.
After the birth of the Black Namekian Nara, many Namekians would later fail to discard their evil thoughts and become Narak-type Namekians themselves.[3] This would eventually spark a civil war between the good Namekians lead by Grand Elder Moori and these new Dark Namekians. Feeling responsible due to his status as King Piccolo's reincarnation, Piccolo decides to keep an eye on the Earth's latest generation of demonic Namekians.
By Age 975, Dende introduces a new child-rearing policy to the King of Earth: "Troublemaker Education", wherein Earthling, Namekian, and Majin children are removed from the loving care of their parents and live independently in nature which was apparently inspired by Piccolo's training of Gohan (which mirrored Piccolo Junior's early childhood) and Goku's early life living on Mount Paozu in the hope that it will bring about another "savior" like Goku and Gohan. Ultimately it is approved leading to the establishment of Kokkara Village and Pear Village.
By Age 990, Piccolo and Dende are forced to watch as the Earth's peace deteriorates; various villainous organizations emerge including the surviving Frieza Force remnants, a new incarnation of the Red Ribbon Army called the Red Pants Army founded a year later, and a new incarnation of the Pilaf Gang lead by Pilaf's descendant Paella, as a result of the turmoil surrounding the monstrous wild animals and demonic beasts roaming the Earth. Dende has Popo Stones installed all over the world, with the future of Earth's next generation of heroes in training in mind, Dende requests help from Fortuneteller Baba to install these stones in every region. They allow people to return to the area in which the stone is located after they faint during battle. To make matters worse, Mira and his army finally invade Earth, causing Dende to task Piccolo with investigating Mira's army and the various evil organizations that have appeared throughout the world.
Piccolo's old ally Future Trunks is recruited into the Time Patrol by the Chronoa and using one of the Time Patrol's Time Machines goes to Earth of the main Dragon Ball Online timeline in Age 999 to inform every one of the true threat posed by Mira who from his base in Boo World has led his army of Time Breakers to invade the past which Mira leads alongside his creator/wife Towa.
Piccolo continues investigating unusual circumstances on Earth, discovering the forces of the Red Pants Army, Paella Gang, Frieza Force remnants, & Time Breakers. Returning from his investigation, Piccolo informs Dende and their allies about Mira posing a threat to Earth. However, he realizes that at this time, no warrior who could face this threat exists.
Additionally at some point, Piccolo encounters the Dark Namekian General Gamelan who currently leads the Dark Namekians. Piccolo however lacks the power to stop Gamelan and Dark Namekians plans.
- Age 1000
A picture of Piccolo, Kid Gohan, Goku, Krillin, Master Roshi at Kane House with the Time Patrollers recruited in Age 1000 from Chapter 1 of the Dragon Ball Online chronicals
The events of Dragon Ball Online primarily take place on Earth in Age 1000.
As Earth is divided into pieces among the villainous factions, each party with sinister goals of their own due to the Time Breakers, the Time Patroller Future Trunks is sent to Age 1000 to recruit Earth's current generation of young heroes to join the Time Patrol in order combat Time Breakers alterations of history and to aid Piccolo and Dende in restoring peace to the Earth.
Among these Time Patrollers is the game's customizable protagonist known as the Youth. Piccolo himself provides the Youth and their fellow Time Patrollers with everything he knows about the villain factions and their plans. They also assist Piccolo and the Dragon Team of the past by fixing the alterations to history caused by the Time Breakers and their allies. In Age 762, they aid Piccolo during his training of Gohan, by helping subdue Great Ape Gohan when he falls prey to the Time Breaker Mind Control due to the actions of Mira's familiar looking subordinate the Masked Saiyan.
Eventually the Time Patrol confront the Dark Namekians at their stronghold in Chocolay Tower. Gamelan is defeated by the Time Patrol resulting in the downfall of his attempts to create an evil divine hierarchy and their Dark Senzu Bean cultivation operation. However, Gamelan tries to seek support from the Time Breaker Namekian Week, however Week betrays and kills him for allowing Chocolay Tower to fall. However, Week himself is in turn killed by the Time Patrol, thus putting an end to the Dark Namekians and their plans of world domination, to the relief of Piccolo and Dende.
Ultimate Tenkaichi
Main article: Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi
Piccolo in Ultimate Tenkaichi
In Hero Mode, after he is attacked by Golden Great Ape Baby, Piccolo goes to the Glacier in order to become stronger to bring the world to peace. In his search for the Dragon Balls, the hero hears of Piccolo, the reincarnation of King Piccolo, and tries to find out if he is behind the recent disasters on Earth. When the hero encounters him, Piccolo shows harsh feelings towards the hero, and the two fight, with the Saiyan greatly surprising Piccolo. After suffering some injury, Piccolo fires his Special Beam Cannon at the hero, which makes the hero awaken his true powers and become a Super Saiyan. After being defeated by the hero's new power, Piccolo reveals his earlier escape from Baby, and that he was looking for the one responsible for the chaos too. Piccolo tells him that someone gathered the seven Dragon Balls a year ago and wished Ultimate Shenron to make Earth a living Hell; explaining the appearance of Ginyu and Baby, and the changed attitudes of the Androids. Piccolo had almost found out who the villain was but was attacked by the Golden Great Ape sent out by the villain before he was able to ascertain their identity. Piccolo compares the hero to past heroes like Goku and Gohan and then trains the hero in order to save the corrupted world.
Xenoverse
Main article: Dragon Ball Xenoverse
- Saiyan Saga
Piccolo first appears during the altered timeline of the Saiyan conflict fighting Raditz alongside Goku. However, thanks to Dark Magic, Raditz manages to escape their Full-Nelson Special Beam Cannon resulting in only Goku being killed by the Special Beam Cannon, allowing Raditz to kill Piccolo with a Saturday Crush. The Future Warrior is sent by Xeno Trunks to fix the history change as their first mission. Arriving before the change, Goku is overpowered by Raditz while Piccolo is charging the Special Beam Cannon, only for an angry Gohan to break out of Raditz's Attack Ball and attack Raditz with Leave My Daddy Alone! however the attack fails when Dark Magic powers Raditz up allowing him to dodge and he attempts to kill Gohan in retaliation, though the Future Warrior manages to rescue him and carry him to safety. The Warrior then confronts Raditz alongside Goku and Piccolo, who manage to weaken Raditz enough allowing Goku and Piccolo to kill him like in the original history, though Piccolo is shocked after realizing the mysterious Future Warrior has disappeared unaware, they have traveled back to Age 850.
- Return of the Saiyans Saga
During the battle with Saibamen, the Warrior returns to aid Piccolo, Krillin, Tien, Yamcha, and Gohan against the Dark Saibamen. The Warrior however is separated while fighting the Dark Magic enhanced Saibamen, resulting in the deaths of Yamcha and Tien who are both killed by a Saibaman Bomb. Like in the original history, Piccolo dies shielding Gohan from Nappa's Bomber DX, angering the Future Warrior despite knowing it was part of the original history. The Future Warrior honors Piccolo's sacrifice by taking on Nappa while the newly arrived Goku faces off against Vegeta. The Warrior defeats Nappa and aids Goku, Krillin, and Gohan in defeating Vegeta.
- Frieza Saga
During the battle on Planet Namek, Piccolo is revived then transported to Namek where he fuses with Nail like in the original timeline. However, Frieza empowered by Dark Magic skips right to his final form, though the Future Warrior arrives to help. Piccolo is injured after Dark Frieza survives the Large Spirit Bomb. After Krillin is killed and Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan, the Future Warrior shields Gohan and the unconscious Piccolo from being hit by one of the stray blasts from Dark Frieza's Killer Ball on Super Saiyan Goku, before joining the Super Saiyan in confronting Dark Frieza.
- Majin Buu Saga
During Super Buu's rampage, Demigra's Mirage uses his dark magic to take control of Piccolo and has him attack Goten and Trunks to alter history to free Demigra from the Crack of Time. The Demon God also forces Dark Super Buu to perform Super Vanishing Ball to destroy the Earth, killing Ultimate Gohan, Piccolo, Goten, Trunks, Dende, Mr. Satan before the arrival of Goku and Vegeta. The Future Warrior travels back in time to free Dark Piccolo from Demigra's control by giving him a sound beating. Piccolo is later freed and Demigra's Mirage leaves while Demigra maintains control over Dark Super Buu, which Gotenks and the Warrior manage to work together until Ultimate Gohan arrives. However, Super Buu is transformed by Dark Magic to take on his original Kid Buu form, who wastes no time in blowing up Earth killing Piccolo, Gohan, Goten, and Trunks, though Goku manages to save Dende, Mr. Satan, and the Future Warrior and joins him and Vegeta on the Sacred World of the Kai.
During the second ending, a spiritual manifestation of Piccolo appears along with Goku, Gohan, Vegeta, and Krillin who lend the Future Warrior power which allows them to kill Demigra with a Z-Spirit Kamehameha.
Xenoverse 2
Main article: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
- Raditz's Attack
In Xenoverse 2, the Future Warrior is a new Time Patroller selected by Chronoa to protect history. Their first mission is to deal with another alteration to Age 761, in which Raditz manages to dodge Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon, though Goku survives. Suddenly the 2nd Future Warrior appears but ends up messing up their entrance before joining the battle. Piccolo asks the Warrior to help Goku keep Raditz busy while he prepares to charge up on last Special Beam Cannon. Like the original Future Warrior, the 2nd is able to weaken Raditz enough for Goku and Piccolo to kill him with the Full-Nelson Special Beam Cannon.
- The Saiyan Threat
In Age 762, the Warrior joins the other Z Fighters in taking on Nappa and Vegeta. However, they soon sense someone preventing Goku from reaching them, forcing the Warrior to leave to help Goku fight off the evil Saiyan Turles who had been recruited by the Time Breakers from another timeline. After driving Turles off, Goku and the Warrior return to the battlefield after Piccolo sacrifices himself to save Gohan. The Warrior manages to avenge Piccolo by defeating Nappa and after he transforms into a Great Ape alongside Vegeta, kills Nappa and helps Goku, Gohan, Krillin, and Yajirobe (who is unseen, though ends up cutting off Vegeta's tail) defeat Great Ape Vegeta.
- The Galactic Emperor
During the Battle on Planet Namek, the Future Warrior is sent to aid Nail against 1st Form Dark Frieza, helping him by time so Dende can help Gohan and Krillin revive Piccolo and wish him to Namek. The Warrior is successful, but they discover that Turles and Lord Slug are near the Dragon Balls and is called back as soon as Nail informs Frieza that he had been stalling. The Future Warrior uses the Time Scroll to travel back further, to save Gohan and Krillin from the villains who seek to use the Dragon Balls to obtain immortality, though put aside their differences to deal with the Warrior. The Warrior convinces Gohan and Krillin to take the Dragon Balls and flee while they deal with Turles and Lord Slug. With help from Xeno Trunks, the 2nd Future Warrior manages to defeat the pair after they are transformed into the fourth stage of Villainous Mode by Towa's new spell. Meanwhile, Gohan, Krillin, and Dende use the Dragon Balls to revive Piccolo and transport him to Namek, where he fuses with the injured Nail. Dark Frieza once again transforms directly into his Final Form, causing Piccolo to apologize to Gohan and the others for bringing him back for nothing in the face of Frieza's overwhelming power. Ultimately the Future Warrior is forced to keep Frieza busy while Goku charges the Spirit Bomb. Piccolo is injured by Frieza, though Goku manages to take Frieza's Killer Ball attack inside of dodging it, thus the Warrior doesn't have to shield Gohan and Piccolo like the original Future Warrior did. The Future Warrior and Super Saiyan Goku manage to defeat Frieza and his brother Cooler who had been transported through time by Towa to aid his brother in defeating the Super Saiyan.
- Decisive Battle with Majin Buu
During Majin Vegeta's battle with Majin Buu in Age 774, Piccolo arrives after Majin Vegeta knocks out Trunks and Goten telling him to take them far away. The Future Warrior flies away together with Piccolo carrying the boys as Vegeta attempts to kill Majin Buu with his Final Explosion and dies like in the original history. During the battle with Super Buu, the Future Warrior aids Piccolo and Gotenks in combating the evil Majin. After Gotenks fusion times out, Piccolo and the Warrior take on Super Buu, buying enough time for Ultimate Gohan to arrive.
- The Emperor's Return
During Frieza's Revenge, due to Towa's meddling and impersonation of Chronoa, Whis and Beerus travel to the Time Nest in Age 852, preventing Whis from saving Goku and his friends from Frieza's Earth Breaker, which kills Piccolo and all those saved by Whis. However, Whis' Temporal Do-Over allows the Future Warrior to stop Frieza's attack, forcing Frieza and the revived Cooler to take on their Supervillain forms, though they are defeated by the combined might of Goku, Vegeta, and the Future Warrior.
- Battle With Universe Six
During the Tournament with Universe 6, a history changes causes Goku and Majin Buu to miss the tournament, though the Future Warrior takes Buu's spot, while the original Future Warrior and Xeno Trunks find Goku training on King Kai's Planet, unaware it was the day of the tournament. As a result, Piccolo fight Botamo in Goku's place. Though he struggles at first, he eventually manages to defeat Botamo. After the Warrior passes the test, Champa suggests tag matches which Beerus agrees to, so Piccolo and the Warrior pair up to take on Frost and Cabba. While Piccolo faces Cabba, the Warrior faces Frost. However, when Frost uses his Secret Poison, the Warrior is almost defeated by ring out, though Piccolo manages to break off from fighting Cabba long enough to stop Frost's attack, allowing the Future Warrior to recover. Eventually, Frost's cheating is discovered, and his true colors are revealed, though Vegeta tells the warrior to not settle for a disqualification and make Frost pay. After Frost is defeated, Vegeta asks Piccolo to step down. As a result, Vegeta and the Warrior face off against Cabba and Hit. Thanks to the Warrior's efforts the Tournament with Universe 6 ends in a victory for Universe 7 like in the original timeline.
Kakarot
Main article: Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot During the Cell Saga Intermission after Gohan gives Dende the Rainbow Crystal he needs to power up the Earth Dragon Balls so they are closer in power to the Namekian Dragon Balls, if Piccolo is the main character in the party, he overheard Ox-King mumbling to himself. By speaking to him, Piccolo can take on the Sub Story: "An Awkward Pair". Piccolo tries to ask Ox-King what is troubling him, but Ox-King is still somewhat afraid of Piccolo due to his past life as King Piccolo. Ox-King was really only worried about what he was going to have to eat, but fears Piccolo might kill him if he tells the truth, so he pretends that he was thinking about getting a gift for his old mentor Master Roshi. However, Piccolo points out it is better to ask an Earthling and ends up getting roped into have to go ask Krillin if he has any ideas.
"Master Roshi, huh? The quickest way to put a smile on that crusty face... ...is getting him another 'zine for his collection. You know--magaZINEs. Specifically of the, ahem, risqué variety. In the case of Master Roshi, he'd want one with a killer centerfold. The part you fold out. What better way to whet the visual appetite than by hiding something, you know? ...'Specially if the lady's--" — Krillin explaining what kind of dirty magazines Master Roshi likes to Piccolo in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot |
At Kame House, Krillin is warming up to start some training, when Piccolo arrives. Piccolo explains the situation and Krillin suggests a Zine, as in magaZINEs and explains that Master Roshi prefers the risqué variety that feature a killer centerfold which he explains to Piccolo. However, Piccolo has never really understood perverted desires of Earthlings any more than he understands what they find visually appealing when it comes to photography and asks Krillin for his assistance in picking one out. Krillin agrees but asks if he can finish up his training first. To speed things up and both get something useful out of this little errand, Piccolo offers to spar with him, and Krillin agrees. Piccolo easily defeats Krillin, though Krillin still was able to learn a few things from the match. Krillin gives Piccolo the Girlish Magazine which Krillin reveals is one of his though it is unopened. With the magazine, Piccolo returns to deliver it to the Ox-King.
What-if scenarios
- Supersonic Warriors
In Piccolo's story, Piccolo has Porunga revive King Piccolo and fuses with him, regaining the Nameless Namekian's true power. This allows to match Super Buu in combat.
- Supersonic Warriors 2
In the what-if story "Majin Piccolo", Piccolo becomes a Majin instead of Vegeta and appears with Frieza, Cell, and Super Buu.
References
- ↑ Daizenshuu 2, 1995
- ↑ Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, 2020
- ↑ TDC's tweets on Narak. twitter. Retrieved on July 2, 2020.