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[NARRATOR] Last time on Dragon Ball Z,

the Royal Military set out to vanquish Cell

with good, old-fashioned fire power.

Guns ready!

[NARRATOR] But if there's anything the people of Earth

should have learned by now, it's that you can't

destroy super-villains with normal military muscle.

[NARRATOR] And after letting the soldiers have their fun,

the devilish Android arranged for some amusement of his own.

[CELL] Judging from your silence I'd say it's my turn now.

[NARRATOR] And all the while,

Goku listened helplessly through the radio.

[GOKU] Cell, no!

[SOLDIERS screaming]

[NARRATOR] With quick, horrid precision,

Cell turned the battlefield into a graveyard.

[NARRATOR] It was a massacre

that the soft-hearted Goku couldn't bear.

Determined to bring Cell's victims back to life,

Goku announced a wild plan:

Bring back the Dragon Balls!

Hoping to recruit a new guardian

from the survivors of Namek,

Goku called on King Kai for help.

Does this goofy teacher know the location of the Nameks?

Find out today!

Goku?

[GOHAN] Hello, Master Roshi?

[ROSHI] Oh, hello, Gohan! You've gotten so big!

[KRILLIN sighs]

I'm afraid Goku won't be joining us today, Master Roshi.

He ran off and left us in the car!

Of course, none of us know how to drive!

I'm just glad the roads were clear!

[KING FURRY] Dear citizens!

This afternoon the Royal Military,

despite valiant heroics of countless men,

suffered massive losses

at the hands of the tyrannous creature Cell.

My heart weeps for these men.

But please know that these soldiers fought bravely

to the very end,

and will always be remembered and honored by the great nation

for which they laid down their lives!

With utmost honesty I do not know what more can be done.

But I must ask you to remain strong.

My friends, a difficult road lies ahead.

All we can do is pray...

Oh, wow, guys... It's really happening.

An android? Well, that's a new one!

And you say he's even stronger than Frieza?

Must be hard for you to get good life insurance!

Trouble follows you like a lost puppy.

Yeah! And that's why it's so very important

that I find a new guardian for the Earth!

All I need from you is the location of the Nameks!

Well... Uh...

If you could at least point me in their general direction

I would really appreciate the help!

--[BUBBLES babbles] --[KING KAI growls]

Alright, I'll take a look!

[BUBBLES babbles]

[GOKU] Do you think you'll find them? I hope so!

Mr. Popo is looking pretty lonely now that Kami's gone...

And you know, I don't blame him.

Yeah, that place is... huge!

And it's pretty quiet when you're there all by yourself!

I remember this one time, Kami went on vaca--

Be quiet! I'm trying to concentrate!

[KING KAI screams]

--Huh?! --[screaming continues]

--♪ A, B, C, D ♪ --[GOKU groans]

[GREGORY giggles]

Can't you be serious?

[KING KAI laughs]

Sorry 'bout that!

Huh...?

Pack your suitcase! I think I've found 'em!

Look, there!

Really? Great!

Now let's see...

It didn't work last time,

but if I know which way to look, then maybe I can--

I see! Instant Transmission!

The Yardrat's trick!

Oooh! I bet they taught you that

while you were staying with them, didn't they?

Didn't they? Didn't they?

You know, I've always thought it had some handy uses!

I could've taught you!

But you never asked me!

You're making this hard!

Ha ha! I'll be quiet.

There we go! I got it!

Wow, I can't believe I missed it earlier!

It was so obvious!

Oh well, thanks for the help I guess!

[NAMEKS gasping]

A stranger!

[gasping]

Wow! Look at all the Piccolos!

[MOORI growls]

Elder, be careful!

Are you friend or foe?

Umm, friend. See I've come from the planet Earth.

My name is Goku and I was just wondering--

Ah! Then you must be the Great Saiyan Goku!

The one who saved our people from Frieza!

--[gasping] --[GOKU laughs]

The way I way I remember it, Namek still blew up!

Well, Goku, it seems your planet is the one in danger now.

You mean you already know about the android that's attacking us?

Not in such detail, but we could sense

the incredibly destructive energy

that has been released on your planet.

[GOKU] Good, then I won't have to explain much.

The source of the energy is an android named Cell.

He's destroyed many lives on Earth,

and we need the Dragon Balls to reverse what he's done!

Makes sense, right?

[NEMEKS] Right!

The problem is, all of our Dragon Balls

are gone because our guardian fused with Piccolo.

Piccolo! Ah, you mean the Namek who Nail is fused with?

Yeah, I guess so.

Now, I was hoping that one of you guys

would come and be our new guardian!

[gasping]

Earth? No thanks!

I know, we do have one person here

who would love to be your new guardian.

Oh! Really?

[gasping]

Yes, Dende!

Come here, my child.

Yes, yes sir!

This one, his name is Dende and he's very good friends

with Krillin and your son Gohan.

Oh, hey!

He's been talking about the Earth ever since.

He misses Gohan very much,

and I think he'd really like to see him.

That'd be great, except, will he be able to do the job?

Oh, of course! Dende may be young

but he's exceptionally gifted.

He'll be a wonderful guardian.

Well then, you're hired!

Glad to meet you!

Thank you! I'm glad too!

So, are you ready to get going?

[DENDE gasps]

[GOKU laughs]

[NAMEKS murmur]

Thanks a lot!

We'll take good care of Dende from now on.

I give you my word!

Bye, everyone!

Bye, Dende!

Be a good guardian, Dende.

Goku, we shall keep your home in our thoughts.

Good!. Thank you.

[NAMEKS gasp]

[BUBBLES babbles]

Hey, King Kai!

I made it to the Namek's planet

and everything worked out great okay! Gotta go!

Hey, look who I brought home for dinner, everybody!

Huh? Dende?!

Is he our new guardian?

Yep!

Are you sure it's not too much for him? He's just a boy!

Hey, don't worry!

Now just sit tight, I'm going to go pay

a visit to Krillin and Gohan.

[ANNOUNCER] Hey, folks, I've just heard some incredible news!

It's the great Mr. Satan!

He's just announced he'll be fighting in the

World Martial Arts Tournament

against that wicked monster Cell!

[cheering]

Now here's our man! Hercule Satan!

[cheering continues]

[MR. SATAN yells]

[MR. SATAN roars]

What's with the goofball?

He's the world champion of martial arts.

Aren't you worried, Mr. Satan? Even a little?

Cell destroyed the entire Royal Military with his power!

What do you have to say to that?

[MR. SATAN chuckles]

This was all just a cheap trick!

Cell planted bombs just before the Military came.

He might be an expert with explosives,

but as you can see, from a Martial Arts standpoint,

he's an amateur!

And I, Hercule, the greatest fighter in the world,

will crush that fake with my little finger!

Now, yell if you love me!

[CROWD cheers]

[KRILLIN sighs]

Man\, that guy's a real moron!

[ALL gasp]

Now where on Earth have you been, Goku?!

Do you think I know how to drive?!

[GOKU] I'm sorry, ChiChi,

but if I could just talk to Krillin and Gohan for a minute,

there's someone at the lookout who'd like to see them!

[GOHAN] Who is it, Dad?

[KRILLIN] Is this person, uh, friendly?

[GOKU laughs] Come on!

[DENDE gasps] Krillin! Gohan! You're here!

Dende! It's you!

Ha-ha!

[DENDE giggles]

--[GOHAN & DENDE laugh] --It's been so long!

Sure is good to see you, Dende!

[GOHAN] So is it true you're gonna take over Kami's position?

[DENDE] I think!

Guardian of Earth! Wow! That's one heck of a title!

Now we can see each other every day!

Yeah!

[PICCOLO] Now, Dende!

Are you absolutely certain

you're ready to handle the Dragon Balls?

Lighten up, Piccolo. After all, the old guy told me that Dende

was one of the most talented Nameks on their planet!

Old guy?

He's talking about our Elder Moori.

That's right!

That old guy said Dende had

everything it takes to make a good guardian for Earth!

I'm pretty sure I should be able to make

new Dragon Balls within 100 days!

Oh no! We... really can't wait that long!

[KRILLIN groans]

[DENDE sighs]

Hold on, if you still have the old Dragon Balls

and the model of the Dragon,

then I should be able to do it right away!

Alright!

The old Dragon Balls are scattered across the Earth,

changed into stone!

And yes, the Dragon Model's in my room!

Awesome! Let's cook this dragon up!

Yeah!

Oh, hey, Dende, what about wishes?

Can you make it grant three just like on Namek?

Sure!

What about its power?

This isn't Namek,

and with three wishes the Dragon might be weakened!

Now think, can you make it bring back

all those killed by Cell with one wish?

[DENDE gasps]

Well, all I have to do is re-channel some of its energy

into its wishing power,

but that way it can only grant two wishes each time.

Wow! You can really do all that?

Uh-huh!

Good enough, make the dragon like that.

Yes, I'll try. So, should I start?

[PICCOLO] Mr. Popo, bring us the model please.

[MR. POPO] Yes.

[MR. POPO] Here we are.

Careful, I made this dragon myself.

[DENDE] What an interesting shape.

Okay, I guess I'll begin.

Good luck, Dende!

[KRILLIN] Yeah! We're behind ya all the way!

Hey, thanks!

[DENDE chants in Namekian]

[ALL gasp]

[DENDE] It's all done.

The Dragon can be summoned as soon

as the Dragon Balls are collected.

Already?

So fast!

[PICCOLO & NAIL thinking] Good work, Dende!

I always knew you would be something great.

Now, I'll borrow Bulma's Dragon Ball Radar

and go collect them right away!

Good luck, Goku.

Yeah, thanks!

Hey, Gohan, why don't you stay here

and have fun with Dende until the tournament begins?

Uh, are you sure?

I'm positive, just have a good time!

[TRUNKS] Goku! Uh, can I ask you one thing?

What's that?

It's because you've discovered some sort of weak point to Cell

that you're acting so calm and confident, isn't it?

Well, I'm afraid Cell doesn't have a weak point.

Alright, see you later!

Goku! You really do just pop in and out of places, don't you?

You should take a look at the circuits on this guy!

Dr. Gero was a genius.

Huh. Well, Bulma, I'm kinda in a hurry.

See, I got the Earth some new Dragon Balls

and I was hoping I could borrow your radar for a while?

Oh, sure!

The radar should be right there in the second drawer.

Gee, thanks!

Great! Seems to be working!

I should be able to find the Dragon Balls in no time at all!

Well, see ya!

Hey, Goku!

Huh! Oh well!

I was just going to ask him how Trunks is doing up there,

but... I'm sure he's fine!

Must be close!

Alright, it's right here!

Huh! Well?

[GOKU chuckles]

I don't see it...

Gohan, did your father tell you anything?

We've all heard Goku say that Cell is stronger than he is

and that Cell has no weaknesses.

So why is he acting so cheerful?

I've asked my dad and he hasn't told me anything.

All he says is, "Don't worry".

"Don't worry"?

I don't know. I mean, if that's what he said,

maybe he really does have some plan to defeat Cell.

Or maybe he's in denial...

What's up?

It says it's here, but it's not!

[MAN] Hey! You there!

Hey! Watch out! There's a sandstorm coming!

Better shut your eyes!

[GOKU] ...Ohhh!

Of course! These heavy winds must have buried

the Dragon Ball underneath the sand!

Thank you!

Now!

Here goes nothin!

[GOKU yells]

This one's bad! I feel sorry for that guy!

[MAN gasps]

Aw yeah! I can't believe Dende really brought them back!

[NARRATOR] The Dragon Balls have been restored...

But the clock continues to tick,

with each fighter passing the time

in their own way.

[NARRATOR] Some train...

--[GOHAN] So that's what we did. --[NARRATOR] Some talk...

[KRILLIN] So, you're always a Super Saiyan?

[GOHAN] Except for when I sleep.

[NARRATOR] And others seek to make sense

out of the days that lie ahead.

[birds chirping, wings flapping]

[elephants trumpet]

[GOKU mumbles]

[GOKU screams]

Only five more.

[NARRATOR] And alone on the battleground,

the mighty Cell is waiting.

How boring, I should not have given them this long.