Ep. 291: Goku trains Uub to defend Earth before departing for a future rematch
Aired on January 31, 1996
Goku and Uub engage in combat, revealing Uub's lack of experience. As the fight progresses, Uub unlocks hidden power, eventually matching Goku in his base form. When Goku powers up slightly, Uub nearly falls from the ring, but Goku saves him. Realizing Uub cannot fly, Goku decides to train him to protect Earth in his absence. Despite pleas from friends and family to stay, Goku takes Uub on his back and flies away. He aims to complete Uub's training so they can eventually have a full-scale match to test their strength. The pair flies off into the distance, filled with joy.
Episodes
- Ep. 287 · Supreme Kai returns with Dende and Old Kai as Vegeta heals Fat Buu for society's sake.
- Ep. 288 · Goku Delays Arrival to Protect Hatching Eggs During Family Barbecue
- Ep. 289 · Ten years later, Goku and Goten prepare for the World Martial Arts Tournament alongside Vegeta and Trunks.
- Ep. 290 · Goku Requests Tournament Rigging and Provokes Uub Into Combat
- Ep. 291 · Goku trains Uub to defend Earth before departing for a future rematch