Dragon Ball (ドラゴンボール)

Last time on Dragon Ball,

Goku had a brush with stardom as he fought Pamput,

a famous athlete and action star.

The fourth match of the quarter-finals,

with its talented contenders,

appeared to have all the ingredients of a classic fight.

However, with Goku's first attack,

Pamput was immobilized, falling short of fans' expectations.

Goku's superior fighting skills not only won him the match,

but hundreds of adoring fans.

Of course, not everyone found the boy's achievement amusing--

namely Tien, who vowed to destroy Goku in the ring.

While Goku and Krillin rejoiced over the victory,

Jackie Chun tempered their excitement by warning them

not to underestimate the incredible power of Tien...

...his next challenger in the fifth match.

The tournament continues, now!

Goku's attack on Pamput was calm and efficient.

I would have made similar choices.

I may have actually found an opponent worthy of my time.

First things first.

Fighting Goku is in the future.

You need to focus on the present,

which is your match against Jackie Chun.

You're right, Master. And Chun is skillful.

Like the perfect predator,

he studies his prey, learns their weakness, then waits...

...until he finds the best opportunity to attack.

To him there are no obstacles. Not even his age.

For being such an accomplished warrior,

it's odd that I've never heard of him before.

We know so little about him.

That's what makes him so dangerous.

Mm.

Uh. Look!

Hm?

Well, well... If it isn't Jackie Chun.

I have an idea.

-- Master Shen. -- Hm?

Let's test his strength against Chiaotzu's.

Ah! You mean now?

Mhmm!

But my ice cream!

I could use something to eat.

Are you hungry again, already?

How is that possible? We just ate an hour ago.

An hour? No wonder I'm hungry.

Do you mind telling me where you keep your spare stomach?

Eh, excuse me, but has anyone seen Master Roshi lately?

Hrm! He lives to aggravate me.

Maybe he got lost again.

What do you mean, "again"?

I've never been lost!

It's more likely he was told to get lost

by the countless number of ladies he's been talking to

since he got here!

I've been meaning to do this for a long time.

If he's trying to meet people, he may be around the shops.

You're right. If I were him, that's where I'd go!

The shops, huh?! Well!

Yeah, the city is crowded

with all sorts of people!

Oh, boy! You don't have to tell me twice!

I just remembered there's, uh, something I need to do, okay?!

Oh-ho, yeah!

Perfect. This is going to be easier than I thought.

Nice hairdo!

Nice pair of shoes!

What exactly are you planning to do, Tien?

It's a surprise, Master. One I think you'll like.

Bang! Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Chiaotzu, wanna play?

Mhmm!

Nice shop you got here. You sell ball caps?

Or sing-along tapes?

I don't get many requests for caps.

And I'm afraid I just sold my last two tapes.

Eeeh...

-- Look out! -- Bang!

-- There! -- Bang!

There's a lot of people out,

but not much excitement.

Where do folks go around here to unwind?

At least she's having fun.

Bang!

Wow...

Hey!

He ducked!

Aaah...!

It appears Jackie Chun has gotten wind of your scheme.

Impossible!

I didn't know you had freckles.

-- --

You scared me. Sorry.

One punch?! Good work, Goku!

The next match is Jackie Chun versus Tien Shinhan.

Tien Shinhan!

Oh, please don't get upset, Yamcha. Jackie will win!

No!

Ha!

Okay...How did he--

Aah!

-- --

I've had my share of tough opponents.

But none have been as cunning or dangerous as Tien.

He ripped through me like a rag doll.

No one can stop him. Not even Jackie Chun.

Aah!

I hope I'm wrong.

I hope Jackie Chun does win...

...for Goku's sake.

Huh...?

Oh! My aching face!

What happened to you? You've been gone a while--where?

Well... I... uh...

I-I just went somewhere to warm up for the fight.

That's right. Your match is next.

I'll be rooting for you.

Me, too! Get in there and clobber that guy for Yamcha!

We're not asking for much.

Just rip out his spine!

No. I'm the one who has to beat Tien Shinhan.

I promised I would, for Yamcha!

I understand the frustration

all of you are feeling.

Now then... Tien is a tough cookie.

But he won't find it easy to defeat me.

Relax your mind, Tien.

I told you to focus on your fight, not worry about it.

Jackie Chun presents a challenge,

but nothing that should overwhelm

a student of the Crane.

I will crush them all.

First Chun... and then... and then...

Goku! From this point forward, that is my goal. My purpose!

The fifth match is about to get underway.

At this time we ask that fighters

Tien Shinhan and Jackie Chun prepare for entry into the ring.

It's time. This should be interesting.

Let's go.

And now, with the fifth match,

we enter our semi-finals round.

This is the final leg of the tournament

before we reach the Championship Round

and determine who will become the next Master of Martial Arts!

Just get on with it, Johnny McBlabbermouth!

Any minute now, the participants will--wait!