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[NARRATOR] On the last episode of Dragon Ball Z,

Krillin met with a terrible fate,

much to the horror of his companions.

[NARRATOR] Krillin was then flung mercilessly

below to a watery grave by the evil, super-giant.

[FRIEZA chuckles]

[NARRATOR] While Gohan was left alone

to defend his friend's honor,

Dende recovered Krillin from the depths of the sea.

Kid, no! Move! Look out!

[NARRATOR] The young Gohan made an incredible stand

against Frieza, but his valiant efforts would eventually crumble

under the weight of Frieza's enormous power.

Bye-bye... Brat!

[GOHAN screams]

[NARRATOR] Is there any hope left

for the courageous, little warrior

when even Vegeta seems too scared to lend a hand?

[NARRATOR] Find out today!

[GOHAN groans]

[FRIEZA chuckles]

[skull crackling]

[GOHAN screams]

Poor boy! Vegeta, how can you be so cold-hearted?

Can't you see that the boy is in pain?

I guess you're just too petrified to help him,

aren't you?

[FRIEZA laughs]

What a shame. He was such a brave little kid.

Too bad! It's hard to find good friends in this world.

[FRIEZA chuckles]

[GOHAN groans]

[VEGETA] Even if I managed get Frieza off of him,

the kid's still finished.

It'd be better if he was just put out of his misery.

[GOHAN groans]

[FRIEZA] There, there. It will all be over soon.

[GOKU thinking] Uh-oh!

Somebody's energy signal is disappearing!

Whoever it is is in deep trouble!

What? It's Gohan! I need to get out of this thing!

[GOKU thinking] It's no use!

I've got to stay here a little longer

or I won't be able to help him anyway!

[GOKU thinking] Hang in there, son!

Please!

Uh-oh! Gohan's energy signal is fading!

I'm not gonna let it happen!

We've been through too much together...

[PICCOLO] You were just a pampered kid when I took you in.

But you never gave up.

You never failed to surprise me either.

[PICCOLO] Maybe I shouldn't have been so hard on you...

But you took it without complaint...

And I could tell that despite the hardship I put you through,

you truly cared about me...

So I died for you.

[PICCOLO] And I'd do it all over again.

Gohan, it feels good knowing that I've helped

my only true friend...

[GOHAN] No, Piccolo! No!

I'm almost there! Don't you let go!

[GOHAN groans]

[VEGETA chuckles]

Why can't I stomach this?

I've seen much worse than this without blinking an eye.

[GOKU thinking] Okay, this is it!

Healed or not, I've got to try to help Gohan!

[GOKU grunts]

[FRIEZA chuckles]

Sayonara, kid!

[VOICE] Destructo Disk!

Huh?!

[FRIEZA yells]

What? It's that guy?! But how? He was shish-kabob!

These Earth-scum tricksters!

They're just like weeds! You have to get 'em by the root!

Argh, you wouldn't dare!

Destructo Disk!

[GOKU thinking] Krillin's back!

And he's just as strong as ever! But how?

[KRILLIN] Hey, Frieza!

What? Rrrrgh!

I dare ya! Try it one more time!

Here! Here's your target, baby!

Damn you! Fool! You're a dead man!

[KRILLIN] I've got to keep him away from Gohan

for a little while.

And, somehow, I've got to stay alive while doing it.

[KRILLIN] C'mon, you can do it! Stay focused!

Don't lose your cool! Don't even look back!

[FRIEZA] You're a dead man!

Oh, man!

[KRILLIN] I shouldn't have looked!

Huh?

[KRILLIN] This might buy me a little time...

[KRILLIN screams]

What fun! I love Cat and Mouse!

This one's even small enough to eat, yum!

[KRILLIN gasps]

[KRILLIN screams]

[KRILLIN screams]

[KRILLIN screams]

[various screaming and shouting]

Man!

Fool! You can't hide!

[FRIEZA] Ha, ha, ha! That should do it! I'll smoke him out!

[KRILLIN coughs]

[FRIEZA laughs]

[FRIEZA] Hello, there. You've been quite the trouble-maker,

haven't you?

Well I do have a sense of humor, and it was all in good fun

except for one minor detail.

You cut off my tail and now I'm going to eat you for dinner!

This guy's nuts! Well... Here goes nothing.

Haaah!

Ah, just what I needed! A little fishing to relax my nerves!

I left my fishing rod at home.

So I guess I'll have to blast him out.

[FRIEZA] Well, here it goes!

Mmm?

[FRIEZA] Enough of this! I'm wasting my time!

[FRIEZA] There are much bigger fish in the sea!

Hyaah!

Solar Flare!

[FRIEZA grunts]

Solar Flare!

[FRIEZA groans]

[FRIEZA groans]

You'll pay!

[DENDE] Gohan, it's me, Dende.

Stay calm! You're gonna be fine!

Dende...

Those damn Earthlings! They're going to pay for this!

Comin' through! Look out, everyone!

Huh...?

[VEGETA gasps]

So that's how they did it!

Hey, man, are you deaf or something? Huh? Huh?

Hey, right on! Mission accomplished!

You mind telling me why in the heck you fools decided

to keep that kid's power a secret from me?!

What d'you mean? We didn't know he could heal people!

If we had known that, don't you think we would have

had him heal Goku?!

[GOHAN laughs]

[DENDE] Alright, Gohan!

[DENDE giggles]

Gosh, Dende, you're super! This is so cool! I feel great!

[DENDE] No problem!

[FRIEZA] Huhhh...?

Oh, great! Look who's back?

What? Him too?!

[GOHAN growls]

[VEGETA chuckles]

The kid's a true Saiyan, all right.

His power level increases after every battle.

His rage is red hot.

[GOHAN growls]

Right!

Oh, ho, ho, lookit him, he's flustered.

I think we might just actually have a chance to beat him

if we attack together!

What's wrong? I clobber them and then...

Maybe they did wish for immortality!

Let's hit 'im, boys!

[shouting]

[FRIEZA yells]

Is that the best you can do?

You're pathetic! Really. Is that it?

I think you better come up with a new game plan, pretty soon.

Ah... What now?

I don't know!

[GOHAN growls]

There's nothing to do! He's much stronger! But who cares?!

Sometimes you've got to attack head on!

Hey! Wait!

[VEGETA] No, don't! It's suicide!

[FRIEZA chuckles]

Hmm?

Huh?!

It's Piccolo!

Am I dreaming? Is it really you?

Good to see you, Gohan.

[GOHAN laughs]

So it worked! The Dragon came through for us after all!

This is incredible!

So that's him? Frieza?

[GOHAN] Yeah, that's him alright.

I see. King Kai thinks he's unbeatable. We'll find out.

You're right. We will. But who are you?

Just another weak Namekian?

Wait, I recognize you.

You're the one we destroyed so easily on Earth.

I can't believe these fools wasted their wishes

bringing you back to life.

Do me a favor. Just keep your big mouth shut.

Then, after we beat Frieza,

it'll be you and me, head to head.

Yeah, like that's actually going to happen.

[VEGETA laughs]

I guess some people just aren't satisfied with dying only once,

are they?

[KRILLIN] Man, I hope Piccolo knows what he's doing...

I can tell that he's a lot stronger than before,

but I'm not sure if he really knows what he's up against here.

I suggest you go about your business, Namekian.

As of yet, I haven't decided to kill you, but I'm real close.

Now go before it's too late.

Please, it would ease my conscience knowing

that I spared one of you.

[GOKU thinking] Someone else has arrived, but who?

Is it... Piccolo?

No, it can't be!

Whoever it is is much stronger than Piccolo.

Gohan seems to be completely fine now.

That's a mystery in itself...

What in the world is going on out there?

None of it makes any sense!

Enough! Come on, I'd like to do this while I'm still young!

Alright, guys! Just stay out of this if you don't mind!

Huh?!

They didn't say that Piccolo was a Namek!

Oh, wow, this is incredible!

[PICCOLO] I think it would be best

if you took cover somewhere, Dende.

What...?

Do it!

O-oh! U-uh right!

Whoa! How does he know who I am?

[GOHAN] Man, guys, I don't like this. Piccolo!

No way! I know he's strong

but I'm just not sure he can really do it all by himself!

Look at him. He's determined to win or die!

This'll be a great show! I guess I'll just kick back and watch!

[GOKU thinking] Uh-oh...

Everybody's just standing still out there!

I don't like it!

Something major is about to go down!

[NARRATOR] With the help of the Dragon,

Piccolo has crossed over dimensions

and through time and space to arrive at the battlefield.

But is the mighty Namek biting off more than he can chew?

Perhaps his challenge will buy Goku

the precious time that he needs to regain his strength.

Next time on Dragon Ball Z!