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[NARRATOR] Previously on Dragon Ball Z,

Majin Buu absorbed Gotenks and Piccolo into his body,

transforming himself into a new, Super Buu.

[NARRATOR] Possessing the strength of Gotenks,

and the wisdom of Piccolo, it was a form

that not even Gohan's awakened powers could stop.

[NARRATOR] With both physical and psychological attacks,

Majin Buu chipped away at Gohan's Achilles heel:

his confidence.

But Gohan knew the weight of Earth's survival

had been placed on his shoulders.

And like a true Saiyan, he refused to give up.

[GOHAN groaning]

[SUPER BUU] Still alive...

Well I guess I'll have to make sport

out of smacking you around!

[NARRATOR] But Gohan could not hold out for long,

and elsewhere, desperate new strategies were made.

[NARRATOR] On the Supreme Kai's world,

the elder Kai gave up his own life

so that Goku might live and fight.

[NARRATOR] And that's not all he gave him.

[OLD KAI] Now simply have Gohan

snap this one onto his right ear.

Immediately your bodies will be bound together,

and much stronger, my type of fusion!

[NARRATOR] What is the secret to this new fusion?

Could it really be the answer the Z-Fighters need?

[gasp]

Are you sure people can be fused together

just by using some earrings?

Don't be difficult. I'm a Kai, of course I'm sure!

And it's much more effective than that fusion dance

you must've picked up from the Metamorese.

Why, didn't I know that?!

[OLD KAI] That's a very great question.

Seems you missed out on a good deal of training

when Majin Buu eliminated the other Kais.

[SUPREME KAI] Kibito, have you heard of this?

[KIBITO] No, master!

Go on then,

you've got Kai earrings don't you? Try it for yourself!

[SUPREME KAI] Oh, Kibito, take off your left earring

and I'll take off my right.

We'll try and fuse our bodies.

Of course!

[SUPREME KAI, KIBITO yelling]

[SUPREME KAI] I can't stop, Kibito!

[KIBITO] Me neither!

[chuckles]

[gasps]

[laughs]

Look at us! We're joined together!

Incredible!

Oh! Wow!

And now I'm ready to fight alongside you Goku.

Let's go to Earth right now!

Hey! Don't get carried away.

Although you may have become stronger,

your power is nothing compared to Majin Buu's!

He could easily absorb you. You'll stay right here.

Aw.

This earring trick is just what we need!

Hey! How long will the people stay joined for, Old Kai?

[OLD KAI] The power of the earrings has no time limit.

It lasts forever.

Once joined, you can never return to your original body.

You mean I'm stuck this way?!

That's good to know.

Boy, I'd better choose the right person then!

[OLD KAI] Indeed, I wish I could do it all over again myself.

What? You used the earrings to fuse with someone, too?

[OLD KAI] Uh, yes. Yes, I did.

[OLD KAI] I wasn't always a can of ugly, you know.

I used to be dashing!

But foolishly I let an old,

power-hungry witch sneak up on me.

My boy, why are you wearing an earring?

Give it to me!

[gasps]

This will look much more seemly on a pretty girl like me.

[gasps]

Y-You mustn't!

[BOTH scream]

[OLD KAI] That's why I look like a misshapen prune!

But on the positive side,

it gave me the impressive powers you've seen me employ.

Guess, there's no other way.

It's going to be strange joining with my son.

I just hope ChiChi doesn't make me go to school with him!

[SUPER BUU laughs]

[SUPER BUU] Come out, come out, Gohan!

[energy blasts]

[grunt]

--[SUPER BUU yells] --[GOHAN groans]

What's wrong, are you frightened?

[laughs]

[GOHAN] No!

[MR. SATAN] Can ya see what's going on down there?

It looks bad.

Oh no, I don't think Gohan can last much longer.

[SUPER BUU grunts]

[yells]

[SUPER BUU grunts]

[gasps]

[DENDE, MR. SATAN, BEE whimper]

[GOHAN screams]

[GOHAN groaning]

[DENDE] No, I'm coming Gohan. Hang on!

[groaning]

You're all right! I'll heal you.

[SUPER BUU chuckles]

[SUPER BUU] It's not as fun when he doesn't fight back!

Perhaps it's time to put an end to this.

Huh?

The little Namek.

[sighs]

That's better!

Thanks, Dende! Now hurry and hide!

What's this? Gohan is as good as new?

Would someone tell me how that's possible?!

[SUPER BUU] Ah yes, Piccolo knows.

[chuckles]

Dende's healing power. He'll pay for that.

[growls]

[yells]

And now, for that disgusting Namek.

[gasps]

No, Dende!

Take a bite out of this, you monster!

Ha, ha! What'd ya think of that, little guardian?

That's some pretty sharp shootin', don't ya think?

[gasping]

What the--?

Tien! Is that really you?

Hardly recognize you, Gohan!

You've changed a lot, inside and out. Good for you.

[grunts] But I see Majin Buu did some changing, too.

[grunts]

Where's the hole these pests are crawling out from?

Oh well, it's just more fun for me!

Ah. [chuckles]

[gasps]

Tri-Beam! Ha!

[groaning]

[exhales]

Uh?!

[SUPER BUU laughing]

You're even weaker than the others!

It can't be! He didn't even flinch.

This is worse than I thought.

Hm. Why don't I show you how it's done!

[SUPER BUU chuckles]

This one blast is capable of destroying you all.

Can I get a volunteer to stop me?

[gasps]

[groaning]

[gasping]

That's it Buu, our friendship is officially over!

Hold it! Shouldn't I become a Super Saiyan first?

Yeah, then this fusion will be at its maximum.

No! That would be dangerous, my boy.

Once you initiate the fusion you may never be able to power down,

and if I remember right about Saiyans,

they can't stay in their powered up states forever.

The strain on your body could shorten your life!

[GOKU] Really?

Yes, but you will find that once you fuse,

the additional power won't be needed.

Now, are you sure you understand that whoever you fuse with,

it'll be for keeps?

Yeah, I understand.

[OLD KAI] If for some reason you need to go Super Saiyan,

you may do it after you fuse.

But trust me, you won't need it.

You'd better dispense with the coaching!

Take a look at what's happening on Earth.

[GOKU] Oh no! Well, thanks for all the help you guys!

Yes, good luck.

[GOKU] Thanks!

[SUPER BUU chuckles]

[SUPER BUU] So, not one among you can stop me?

Then the end of the Earth is on your heads!

[laughs]

I'm sorry, old Buu!

[SUPER BUU laughing]

[laughing]

[grunts]

[gasps]

What on Earth? Dad, what're you doing here?!

[groaning]

[gasps]

[MR. SATAN] Buu's body has been split in two!

I didn't mean to do that! No!

What a shot! Oh curse my deadly aim!

I'm too powerful! You forgive me, don'tcha boy?!

You're Goku! Where did you come from?

You're smarter than the others to try a sneak attack!

Too bad, that won't save you.

Not from me, I've absorbed your friends,

and taken their powers,

and soon I will do the same thing to you.

[GOKU chuckles]

[GOKU] You're wrong, Buu!

For your information,

I've got something that'll make you finally answer

for every crime you've committed!

[SUPER BUU] What?

[gasping]

[SUPER BUU laughs] Do I have to prove myself once again?

[TIEN] Huh?! Ah!

[grunts] He was off guard!

Uh-oh!

See what just one kick did to your friend?

Now imagine what I'll do to you.

I'm sorry, I interrupted you.

You were giving a speech,

something about making me answer for my crimes?

Honestly, I was finding it a little cliché.

[chuckles]

But you sure were quick

to pull yourself back together, weren't you?

I think you're starting to get a little nervous.

You wish! Let me see what you can do. I'm ready.

Sure.

Here, catch!

Huh?!

[GOKU] Hurry Gohan! Get that earring!

[GOHAN] Uh. Okay.

Go and pick it up and put in your right ear.

Then we'll join bodies, and beat Majin Buu.

[GOHAN] What is he talking about?

[SUPER BUU] That's what you're up to?

More fusion? Don't make me laugh.

You obviously do not understand

the power I have recently acquired!

I could crush both of you.

Uh! Wait! Time out! Can you give us just a minute, please?

What is with these goofs?

[KIBITO KAI gasps] Hurry!

Time's up!

Okay, here it goes!

[yells]

Gotcha!

Gohan, put that earring on!

I'm trying, Dad.

[yells]

[GOKU grunts]

[SUPER BUU yells]

Ah!

[yelling]

Ah?! Gr...

My turn now! [chuckles]

It's gone?

[yells]

[GOKU grunts]

[laughs]

[surprised grunt]

[groaning]

No! Not now!

Uh!

[yells]

Oh, of course. Gotenks!

The boys' fusion must have worn off inside Majin Buu's body.

Now he's mostly Piccolo.

You were playing against time, Buu.

And you lost, you don't plan to beat me like that, do you?

[GOHAN grunts]

There you are! [chuckles]

I'm ready, Dad!

Still not sure what this does, but I'm putting it on.

Right ear, right?

[GOKU] No.

[SUPER BUU growls]

Uh, left?

[GOKU] Forget about it, Gohan.

There will be no need for us to join bodies anymore.

Majin Buu has lost over a third of his power.

[growling]

Ha. For your sake,

I hope you brought some insurance

to back up your claims!

[SUPER BUU] But knowing you, Goku,

you probably don't even know what insurance means.

[squelching]

It's not finished yet,

or didn't you notice a certain piece of me was missing?

Uh?!

[chuckles]

Uh?

[gasps]

[GOHAN groans]

Gohan!

[grunts]

Uh. Missed it!

[growls]

[gasps] That monster! No.

Oh, dear me. This is bad!

Please, help them!

I've done all I can.

[sighs]

[chuckles]

Awesome, I have way more power than I did before.

Now, the only problem is you. Right, Dad?

Oh, I should've used this when I had the chance.

[GOKU] Guess I'll have to fuse with someone else.

[GOKU] Tien's down for the count.

[gasping]

[GOKU] Can't afford to use Dende.

[gasps]

It has to be Mr. Satan.

[NARRATOR] With the absorption of Gohan,

Majin Buu is stronger than ever,

and Goku's plan of fusing with his Super Saiyan son

has been ruined.

The earring given to him by the elder Kai

could be the only way of defeating Buu,

but where is a suitable partner?

Is Goku so desperate

that he will join bodies with the bumbling Hercule?

Choices must be made, on the next Dragon Ball Z!