Ep. 52: Goku defeats Frieza on Namek as the planet nears destruction in their final clash

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The intense battle between Goku and Frieza rages on Namek, with the planet’s explosion imminent. Despite Frieza landing some hits, Goku proves superior and gains the upper hand. He observes that Frieza’s strength is rapidly waning due to the strain of maintaining 100% full power and his accumulated injuries. Believing victory is assured, Goku prepares to leave. Refusing to accept defeat, Frieza fires heat-seeking ki disks at him. Although the Super Saiyan dodges the initial blast, Frieza uses the disks to track Goku’s heat signature. In a twist of fate, Frieza is ultimately sliced in half by his own attack, ending the confrontation.