Dragon Ball, Vol. 5

Synopsis

Eath's greatest hero...is from outerspace!Dragon Ball introduces a young monkey-tailed boy named Goku (a wry update of the classic Chinese "Monkey King" legend), whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and Bulma could use the help of a certain super-strong boy... (In Japan, Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z were originally a single 42-volume series. VIZ Media's Dragon Ball contains vols. 1-16 of the original Japanese Dragon Ball, from the beginning of the series to the climax of Goku's last fight with Piccolo.)In the final round of the "Strongest under the Heavens" martial arts competition, it's down to Goku vs. Jackie Chun, the mysterious old man who's as powerful as Kame-Sen'nin himself! Will the audience survive the confrontation? After the smoke clears, Goku jumps on his flying cloud and returns to his quest to find the seven Dragon Balls, but now he's not the only one looking for them. The evil Red Ribbon Army wants the Dragon Balls for themselves, and to stop their plans, Goku must go around the world--and survive the six deadly floors of Colonel White's fortress, Muscle Tower!

Summary

Chapter 1: The Start of the Tenka'ichi Budokai

* Goku and his friends arrive at the Tenka'ichi Budokai, a world martial arts tournament.
* They register and are assigned to different blocks of the competition.
* Goku is excited to face strong opponents, including his rival, Tien Shinhan.

Example:

Goku's excitement is palpable as he declares, "I can't wait to show everyone how much stronger I've become since the last Tenka'ichi Budokai!"

Chapter 2: Goku vs. Yamcha

* Goku faces Yamcha in the preliminary rounds.
* Despite Yamcha's initial advantage, Goku uses his superior speed and agility to defeat him.
* Yamcha is impressed by Goku's growth and acknowledges his victory.

Example:

As Goku unleashes a barrage of punches, Yamcha remarks, "Goku...your speed has increased tenfold! I'm no match for you!"

Chapter 3: Tien Shinhan's Strategy

* Goku faces Tien Shinhan in the quarterfinals.
* Tien uses his Crane School techniques to exploit Goku's weaknesses.
* Goku struggles to find an opening against Tien's defensive tactics.

Example:

Tien unleashes his "Dodonpa" energy blast, forcing Goku to dodge frantically. "You're strong, Goku. But my technique is far superior," Tien proclaims.

Chapter 4: Goku's Determination

* Despite Tien's lead, Goku refuses to give up.
* He uses his Kaio-ken technique to increase his power and speed.
* The battle intensifies as Goku and Tien exchange powerful blows.

Example:

Goku's eyes gleam with determination as he activates the Kaio-ken. "I will not lose!" he roars, lunging towards Tien.

Chapter 5: The Victor is Crowned

* Goku eventually overpowers Tien and defeats him in the semifinals.
* He faces Piccolo in the final round, but the match is interrupted by the arrival of Raditz, Goku's Saiyan brother.
* Goku and Piccolo team up to defeat Raditz, and Goku is declared the winner of the Tenka'ichi Budokai.

Example:

As the dust settles, Goku is crowned the champion. "I couldn't have done it without my friends and Master Roshi," he says gratefully.