Ep. 139: Hero defeats Yamcha and Goku gains advantage over Tien
Aired on December 21, 1988
Hero attempts to instruct Yamcha during their fight, but Yamcha ignores the lessons. After dodging Yamcha's strongest strike, Hero wins the match effortlessly, prompting Yamcha to express gratitude for the guidance. Goku then recognizes that Hero is actually Kami inhabiting a human form. In the subsequent bout, Tien and Goku appear evenly matched in strength. However, following a rigorous sparring session, Tien is left panting while Goku breathes normally, suggesting he holds the upper hand in their confrontation.
Episodes
- Ep. 135 · Eight fighters advance to the final rounds of the brutal 23rd Martial Arts Tournament.
- Ep. 136 · Tien Shinhan defeats Mercenary Tao in a decisive and emotional victory.
- Ep. 137 · Goku defeats a female fighter who reveals herself as Chi-Chi, fulfilling his marriage promise.
- Ep. 138 · Krillin's Final Kamehameha and Hero's Unexpected Power Against Yamcha
- Ep. 139 · Hero defeats Yamcha and Goku gains advantage over Tien
- Ep. 140 · Goku removes 100 kg of gear to match Tien's speed increase
- Ep. 141 · Goku exploits the sensitivity and weakness of Tien's four-body split technique to win the match.
- Ep. 142 · Kami confronts his evil counterpart Piccolo in a final battle for survival.
- Ep. 143 · Goku reveals Kami's true identity and Piccolo's split to his friends