The Notorious Mercenary

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This is the 2nd episode of the Commander Red Saga in the Dragon Ball series. The original Japanese title is "Kita! Sekaiichi no Koroshiya Taopaipai". The episode first aired on April 22, 1987.

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While Commander Red talks with the infamous Mercenary Tao, General Blue returns to Red Ribbon Army headquarters. Commander Red is furious over General Blue's recent failures, but will allow him to live if General Blue can defeat Mercenary Tao in battle. Meanwhile on Korin, Goku learns about the tower from Bora and the strength enhancing water at the top. General Blue battles Mercenary Tao, but even his finishing move is useless and Mercenary Tao wins effortlessly. After learning about Goku and the Dragon Balls, Mercenary Tao sets out to Korin. Goku expresses eagerness to climb the tower just before Mercenary Tao arrives. Bora fights him, but Mercenary Tao kills him mercilessly. Angered, Goku leaps into battle.