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* LighterAndSofter: Despite the threat of global domination posed by Piccolo and the infamously bloody injuries that Goku sustains in the latter part of his fight with Piccolo Jr, this arc is more lighthearted relative to the King Piccolo Arc which precedes it as it returns to the familiar tournament format, rather than the world-sprawling battle to save the world, and there are no deaths.
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* WhamShot: While it's been [[{{Foreshadowing}} foreshadowed]] in multiple ways earlier, it still comes to a shock when Hero -- who previously seemed to be extremely goofy and inept, winning tournament battles solely thanks to pure dumb luck -- suddenly displays the ability to do FlashStep against Yamcha, brutally knocking him to the ground in a single stroke. Everyone is left speechless (exluding Yajirobe, who [[HiddenDepths wasn't fooled by Hero's act for one second]]), and Hero's goofy demeanor instantly disappears as he suddenly turns much more serious and threatening.

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* WhamShot: While it's been [[{{Foreshadowing}} foreshadowed]] in multiple ways earlier, it still comes to a shock when earlier that Hero -- who previously seemed to be extremely goofy and inept, winning tournament battles solely thanks to pure dumb luck -- is stronger than he looks, it still comes to a shock when he suddenly displays the ability to do FlashStep against Yamcha, brutally knocking him to the ground in a single stroke. Everyone is left speechless (exluding Yajirobe, who [[HiddenDepths wasn't fooled by Hero's act for one second]]), and Hero's goofy demeanor instantly disappears as he suddenly turns much more serious and threatening.
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* EstablishingCharacterMoment: When a storm destroys a clock tower that nearly crushes a boy and his mother Piccolo steps in and uses his powers to save them, showing he's not ''quite'' as ruthless and unfeeling as his father.
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* CurbStompCushion: Krillin doesn't stand a chance against Piccolo Jr. the moment the latter takes off the gloves, but he still manages to lay in a few goot shots due to his adversary's overconfidence. Tellingly, the fight with Krillin gives Piccolo Jr. the first clue that defeating his enemies and conquering the world will ''not'' be as easy as he'd thought it would be.

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* CurbStompCushion: Krillin doesn't stand a chance against Piccolo Jr. the moment the latter takes off the gloves, but he still manages to lay in a few goot good shots due to his adversary's overconfidence. Tellingly, the fight with Krillin gives Piccolo Jr. the first clue that defeating his enemies and conquering the world will ''not'' be as easy as he'd thought it would be.



* ObfuscatingStupidity: While possessing Hero, Kami acts like this, making everyone think he's a clumsy guy... until they see him get serious against Yamcha.

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* ObfuscatingStupidity: While possessing Hero, Kami acts like this, making everyone think he's a clumsy guy... until they see him get serious against Yamcha. The only ones who aren't fooled are Yajirobe (who sees through the act) and Goku (who undoubtedly senses that "Hero" is far too powerful for someone so clumsy and luck-reliant).

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* CurbStompBattle:
** Although set up to be a dangerous adversary due to his [[TheDreaded already fearsome reputation]] (and the fact that he is [[WeCanRebuildHim cybernetically-enhanced]] now), Tao Pai Pai turns out to be completely helpless in his fight against Tien. The only reason this battle lasts longer than a few seconds is because Tien initially doesn't want to publicly humiliate his former master. When he loses the last ounce of respect towards him after being subjected to his dirty tricks, it takes Tien to strike Tao only ''once'' to knock him out cold.
** Successfully fooled by Hero's ObfuscatingStupidity, Yamcha thinks he's going to beat him easily. He is quickly proven very, very wrong -- and that's even ''before'' Hero actually starts treating the fight seriously. When he finally does, he proceeds to pretty much wipe the floor with Yamcha.
* CurbStompCushion: Krillin doesn't stand a chance against Piccolo Jr. the moment the latter takes off the gloves, but he still manages to lay in a few goot shots due to his adversary's overconfidence. Tellingly, the fight with Krillin gives Piccolo Jr. the first clue that defeating his enemies and conquering the world will ''not'' be as easy as he'd thought it would be.



* ObfuscatingStupidity: While possessing Hero, Kami acts like this, making everyone think he's a clumsy guy...until they see him get serious against Yamcha.

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* ObfuscatingStupidity: While possessing Hero, Kami acts like this, making everyone think he's a clumsy guy... until they see him get serious against Yamcha.
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* WhamShot: While it's been [[{{Foreshadowing}} foreshadowed]] in multiple ways earlier, it still comes to a shock when Hero -- who previously seemed to be extremely goofy and inept, winning tournament battles solely thanks to pure dumb luck -- suddenly displays the ability to do FlashStep against Yamcha, brutally knocking him to the ground in a single stroke. Everyone is left speechless (exluding Yajirobe, who [[HiddenDepths wasn't fooled by Hero's act for one second]]), and Hero's goofy demeanor instantly disappears as he suddenly turns much more serious and threatening.
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** Early in Goku and Anonymous' match, Master Roshi notes that the young woman's fighting style is similar to the Turtle School. That's because she is Chi-Chi, whose father Ox-King trained under Master Roshi.

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** Early in Goku and Anonymous' match, Master Roshi notes that the young woman's fighting style is similar to the Turtle School. That's because she is Chi-Chi, whose father Ox-King trained under Master Roshi.
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* MuggingTheMonster: Master Shen and Tao Pai Pai would be probably less eager to seek revenge against the Turtle School if they knew Goku killed King Piccolo, and Ten Shinhan had already surpassed Tao Pai Pai by the time of the 22nd Tournament.

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* MuggingTheMonster: Master Shen and Tao Pai Pai would be probably less eager to seek revenge against the Turtle School if they knew Goku killed King Piccolo, and Ten Shinhan Tien had already surpassed Tao Pai Pai by the time of the 22nd Tournament.

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* HopeSpot: After Piccolo wastes most of his remaining Ki on his Explosive Demon Wave, Goku is able to nail him with a series of devastating blows, culminating in him firing a Kamehameha right in Piccolo's face. As Piccolo is left seemingly unconscious in the hole created the announcer and Goku's friends start doing the ten-count for their friend. Suddenly Piccolo gets up and fires a mouth laser ''through'' Goku's shoulder, sending the fight to its final bloody stage.



* {{Revenge}}: Twofold: The Crane Hermit returns and reveals he's the brother of Tao who likewise is back as a cyborg. Tien easily bests him however. And of course, Piccolo Jr. wants revenge for his father's defeat.

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* {{Revenge}}: Twofold: The Crane Hermit returns and reveals he's the with his brother of Tao Tao, who likewise is back as has become a cyborg. cyborg, intent on getting revenge on Goku for Tao's near death and Crane's wayward students. Tien easily bests him however.Tao however and leaves the Crane School for good. And of course, Piccolo Jr. wants revenge for his father's defeat.


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* SoLastSeason:
** Kami's plan to end Piccolo's reign of terror once and for all was to use the Evil Containment Wave, the very technique that defeated his father in the past and would have spelled his doom again if not for bad luck on the heroes behave. Unfortunately for everyone involved Piccolo's training allowed him to figure out how to reverse the wave, ironically sealing Kami away instead.
** Having learned from his father's mistake in their last battle Piccolo makes sure to disable all of Goku's limbs including his arm so that he will seemingly have no way to dodge or block his final attack. While this would have been enough to kill Goku three years ago, Goku reveals his ace in the whole that he was saving in reserve; the flying technique. This allows Goku to dodge Piccolo's attack and land a headbutt which finally knock Junior out cold.
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* ShesAllGrownUp: Chi-Chi certainly blossomed since her younger days. Likewise a male example for Goku, lampshaded by Bulma when she sees him again.

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* ShesAllGrownUp: SheIsAllGrownUp: Chi-Chi certainly blossomed since her younger days. Likewise a male example for Goku, lampshaded by Bulma when she sees him again.
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* KnowWhenToFoldThem: Krillin wisely gives up after Piccolo knocks him out of the air back into the ring during their fight. His stamina spent just barely surviving the impact.

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* KnowWhenToFoldThem: KnowWhenToFoldEm: Krillin wisely gives up after Piccolo knocks him out of the air back into the ring during their fight. His stamina spent just barely surviving the impact.

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