Ep. 213: Hercule faces Trunks in a match while Goku encounters mysterious strangers.

Hercule starts a bout against junior world champion Trunks, who expects a serious fight. To deceive the boy, Hercule asks for his lightest punch, but Trunks’ weakest strike knocks him out of the ring. The incident is disguised as a deliberate loss. Meanwhile, Goku and his friends wait for the adult tournament to begin. During this time, they encounter two strange individuals. One of these strangers explicitly states that he looks forward to fighting Goku. This encounter occurs alongside the conclusion of the match between the self-proclaimed champion and the young Saiyan. The events highlight the contrast between Hercule’s deception and the genuine strength of the younger generation, setting the stage for future conflicts involving the mysterious newcomers.

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