Ep. 102: Goku pursues the killer of Krillin after Roshi identifies King Piccolo as the culprit.
Aired on February 24, 1988

Goku and his friends discover Krillin murdered, with the referee reporting that a monster stole Goku's Dragon Ball and a participant list. Goku uses the Dragon Radar to chase the killer. Roshi identifies the perpetrator as King Piccolo based on a crest, explaining that he and his master Mutaito previously sealed the demon in a jar, sacrificing Mutaito's life. It is revealed that Emperor Pilaf released King Piccolo and is now assisting him. Goku eventually catches up with King Piccolo's minion, Tambourine.
Episodes
- Ep. 98 · Goku fights Tien with full power using clones and Solar Flare
- Ep. 99 · Tien leads an uprising against the established order
- Ep. 100 · Tien uses his four arms and Tri-Beam against Goku in a destructive ring battle.
- Ep. 101 · Goku and Tien clash in the sky, leading to a controversial finish and a tragic discovery.
- Ep. 102 · Goku pursues the killer of Krillin after Roshi identifies King Piccolo as the culprit.
- Ep. 103 · Goku is defeated by Tambourine while hungry, leading to the destruction of the Flying Nimbus.
- Ep. 104 · Demon Mark Appears as King Piccolo Sends Cymbal to Collect Dragon Balls
- Ep. 105 · Goku and Yajirobe clash while Roshi seeks Dragon Balls to defeat King Piccolo.
- Ep. 106 · King Piccolo orders Tambourine to find Cymbal's killer instead of killing Yamcha