Ep. 19: Master Roshi reveals the true purpose of his training methods before the tournament.
Aired on July 2, 1986

Following months of rigorous preparation, the young men eagerly anticipate learning combat skills from Master Roshi. However, he clarifies that his instruction focuses solely on conditioning the body to superhuman levels, asserting that fighting is merely an expression of that physical power. As part of this regimen, he mandates that they wear 100 lb. turtle shells permanently. Months pass until the day before the tournament arrives. After completing check-in procedures, Yamcha, Bulma, Oolong, and Puar reunite with Goku. The following morning, Master Roshi provides Goku and Krillin with their official fighting uniforms for the upcoming competition.
Episodes
- Ep. 15 · Goku and Krillin Rescue a Girl Who Turns Violent After Sneezing
- Ep. 16 · Master Roshi tests the boys' speed and challenges them to find a hidden stone for dinner.
- Ep. 17 · Goku and Krillin endure exhausting milk delivery training under Master Roshi's supervision
- Ep. 18 · The Turtle Hermit Way
- Ep. 19 · Master Roshi reveals the true purpose of his training methods before the tournament.
- Ep. 20 · Goku and Krillin advance through preliminary sections to reach the quarter finals.
- Ep. 21 · Krillin and Goku prepare for the quarterfinals while Master Roshi vanishes.
- Ep. 22 · Quarterfinals commence as Yamcha faces Jackie Chun while Nam battles Ranfan for village water funds
- Ep. 23 · Rain delays Goku's fight while Giran causes trouble in the bar before the match begins.