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* For all its dumb moments, the [[Anime/DragonballZ Garlic Junior Saga]] really pushes Krillin’s protectiveness of Gohan to the front lines. He tries to shield him from [[EducationMama Chi-Chi’s anger]], guides him as they go to fight Garlic Junior and even [[GoThroughMe throws himself in front of him]] to protect him. Gohan returns this by being very outwardly affectionate to Krillin, [[TheGlomp even jumping into his arms]] at the end of the battle.

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* For all its dumb moments, the [[Anime/DragonballZ Garlic Junior Saga]] Saga really pushes Krillin’s protectiveness of Gohan to the front lines. He tries to shield him from [[EducationMama Chi-Chi’s anger]], guides him as they go to fight Garlic Junior and even [[GoThroughMe throws himself in front of him]] to protect him. Gohan returns this by being very outwardly affectionate to Krillin, [[TheGlomp even jumping into his arms]] at the end of the battle.



* [[FutureBadass Future Gohan]] to Future Trunks (mostly in ''[[Anime/DragonBallZTheHistoryOfTrunks History of Trunks'' special]]), not only mentoring him, but Gohan used the last senzu bean he had to heal Trunks after getting blasted by the Androids despite Gohan being the one [[LifeOrLimbDecision with the missing arm]]. Future Gohan truly believed Trunks would save their timeline and when Trunks tired to go with on his last fight with 17 and 18 [[PercussivePrevention he knocked him out for his own safety]].

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* [[FutureBadass Future Gohan]] to Future Trunks (mostly in the ''[[Anime/DragonBallZTheHistoryOfTrunks History of Trunks'' special]]), Trunks]]'' special), not only mentoring him, but Gohan used the last senzu bean he had to heal Trunks after getting blasted by the Androids despite Gohan being the one [[LifeOrLimbDecision with the missing arm]]. Future Gohan truly believed Trunks would save their timeline and when Trunks tired to go with on his last fight with 17 and 18 [[PercussivePrevention he knocked him out for his own safety]].
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* For all its dumb moments, the [[Anime/DragonballZ Garlic Junior Saga]] really pushes Krillin’s protectiveness Of Gohan to the front lines. He tries to shield him from [[EducationMama Chi-Chi’s anger]] guides him as they go to fight Garlic Junior and even [[GoThroughMe throws himself in front of him]] to protect him. Gohan returns this by being very outwardly affectionate to Krillin, [[TheGlomp even jumping into his arms]] at the end of the battle.

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* For all its dumb moments, the [[Anime/DragonballZ Garlic Junior Saga]] really pushes Krillin’s protectiveness Of of Gohan to the front lines. He tries to shield him from [[EducationMama Chi-Chi’s anger]] anger]], guides him as they go to fight Garlic Junior and even [[GoThroughMe throws himself in front of him]] to protect him. Gohan returns this by being very outwardly affectionate to Krillin, [[TheGlomp even jumping into his arms]] at the end of the battle.



* Present Gohan becomes this, most notably shown in ''Anime/DragonBallZBrolySecondComing'' where Gohan flies in to fight the titular villain when he attacks Goten and Trunks. Bulma even tells Tapion in ''Anime/DragonBallZWrathOfTheDragon'' that Trunks is actually jealous of Goten for having such a cool older brother. Taipon fills this role for Trunks, especially since he couldn't protect his own little brother Minotia.

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* Present Gohan becomes this, most notably shown in ''Anime/DragonBallZBrolySecondComing'' where Gohan flies in to fight the titular villain when he attacks Goten and Trunks. Bulma even tells Tapion in ''Anime/DragonBallZWrathOfTheDragon'' that Trunks is actually jealous of Goten for having such a cool older brother. Taipon Tapion fills this role for Trunks, especially since he couldn't protect his own little brother Minotia.
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* [[FutureBadass Future Gohan]] to Future Trunks (mostly in ''[[Anime/DragonBallZTheHistoryOfTrunks History of Trunks'' special), not only mentoring him, but Gohan used the last senzu bean he had to heal Trunks after getting blasted by the Androids despite Gohan being the one [[LifeOrLimbDecision with the missing arm]]. Future Gohan truly believed Trunks would save their timeline and when Trunks tired to go with on his last fight with 17 and 18 [[PercussivePrevention he knocked him out for his own safety]].

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* [[FutureBadass Future Gohan]] to Future Trunks (mostly in ''[[Anime/DragonBallZTheHistoryOfTrunks History of Trunks'' special), special]]), not only mentoring him, but Gohan used the last senzu bean he had to heal Trunks after getting blasted by the Androids despite Gohan being the one [[LifeOrLimbDecision with the missing arm]]. Future Gohan truly believed Trunks would save their timeline and when Trunks tired to go with on his last fight with 17 and 18 [[PercussivePrevention he knocked him out for his own safety]].
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* [[FutureBadass Future Gohan]], to Trunks not only mentoring him but Gohan used the last senzu bean he had to heal Trunks after getting blasted by the Androids despite Gohan being the one [[LifeOrLimbDecision with the missing arm]]. Future Gohan truly believed Trunks would save their timeline and when Trunks tired to go with on his last fight with 17 and 18 [[PercussivePrevention he knocked him out for his own safety]].
** Ironically Future Trunks becomes this to kid Gohan.

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* [[FutureBadass Future Gohan]], Gohan]] to Future Trunks (mostly in ''[[Anime/DragonBallZTheHistoryOfTrunks History of Trunks'' special), not only mentoring him him, but Gohan used the last senzu bean he had to heal Trunks after getting blasted by the Androids despite Gohan being the one [[LifeOrLimbDecision with the missing arm]]. Future Gohan truly believed Trunks would save their timeline and when Trunks tired to go with on his last fight with 17 and 18 [[PercussivePrevention he knocked him out for his own safety]].
** %%** Ironically Future Trunks becomes this to kid Gohan.
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* In the early series Yamcha and Krillin would be this for Goku, after getting over their initial dislike and becoming FireForgedFriends. Usually giving him advice on normal human life, most importantly telling Goku to [[PleasePutSomeClothesOn put clothes on]] when naked in public.
** Bulma can be seen as CoolBigSis to Goku despite being closer to her in age, Bulma washing him in the bath is quite sweet in retrospect.
* Tien towards Chiaotzu. Despite respecting their sensei Master Shen the Crane Hermit, Tien becomes furious when his master attacked Chiaotzu and when Tao defeated Chiaotzu in the Tournament after that, Tien avenged Chiaotzu with righteous fury.
* Despite being monsters Tambourine cared deeply when Cymbal was killed by Yajirobe.
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* While Goku and Piccolo are PapaWolf to Gohan, Krillin is definitely a kind of uncle/big brother to Gohan, especially on Namek and Dende as well for that matter.
* For all its dumb moments, the [[Anime/DragonballZ Garlic Junior Saga]] really pushes Krillin’s protectiveness Of Gohan to the front lines. He tries to shield him from [[EducationMama Chi-Chi’s anger]] guides him as they go to fight Garlic Junior and even [[GoThroughMe throws himself in front of him]] to protect him. Gohan returns this by being very outwardly affectionate to Krillin, [[TheGlomp even jumping into his arms]] at the end of the battle.
* This saga also provides an inverse of this trope, where one of the main reasons that Gohan won’t attack at the end is because he refuses to lower his shield that is protecting Krillin and Piccolo. They eventually have to jump out of its protection to force Gohan’s hand.
* [[FutureBadass Future Gohan]], to Trunks not only mentoring him but Gohan used the last senzu bean he had to heal Trunks after getting blasted by the Androids despite Gohan being the one [[LifeOrLimbDecision with the missing arm]]. Future Gohan truly believed Trunks would save their timeline and when Trunks tired to go with on his last fight with 17 and 18 [[PercussivePrevention he knocked him out for his own safety]].
** Ironically Future Trunks becomes this to kid Gohan.
* Present Gohan becomes this, most notably shown in ''Anime/DragonBallZBrolySecondComing'' where Gohan flies in to fight the titular villain when he attacks Goten and Trunks. Bulma even tells Tapion in ''Anime/DragonBallZWrathOfTheDragon'' that Trunks is actually jealous of Goten for having such a cool older brother. Taipon fills this role for Trunks, especially since he couldn't protect his own little brother Minotia.

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