Dragon Ball Z

Vegeta's futile assault on Majin Buu leads to his entrapment as Trunks and Goten intervene.

Despite his immense strength, Vegeta fails to defeat Majin Buu, whose body regenerates even after being blasted. Frustrated, Buu powers up, shaking the entire planet, and then tears a piece of his own belly to wrap around Vegeta, trapping the Saiyan prince who cannot defend himself. Unable to watch his father suffer, Trunks powers up and flies to his aid, with Goten following closely behind to assist in the rescue attempt.

Vegeta sacrifices himself to defeat Buu after freeing Trunks and Goten

Trunks rescues his father from captivity, and he and Goten liberate Vegeta. Piccolo engages Babidi, successfully cutting the wizard in half despite his magical defenses. Vegeta recovers and expresses pride in Trunks, embracing him for the first time. He then incapacitates Goten and Trunks so Piccolo can transport them to safety. With Buu restored and prepared for battle, Vegeta chooses to make the ultimate sacrifice. He detonates in a blinding flash of light, an act that definitely kills anything in the vicinity, including himself.

Piccolo retreats as Buu reforms and kills, while Krillin protects Goten and Trunks

Following Vegeta's defeat, Piccolo arrives at the battlefield to find only scattered fragments of Buu and the upper torso of Babidi, who pleads for assistance. The Buu pieces rapidly reassemble, restoring Majin Buu to his complete form. Recognizing he cannot defeat the entity, Piccolo withdraws from the confrontation. Buu subsequently heals Babidi, and the pair commence a violent rampage. Piccolo locates Krillin and warns him that Goten and Trunks represent the world's final hope. He orders Krillin to escort the young Saiyans to Dende's lookout for safety. Concurrently, the Supreme Kai has regained consciousness and begins searching for Gohan.

Yamcha, Bulma, Videl, and Chi Chi search for the seventh Dragon Ball.

Eighteen-year-old Yamcha, Bulma, Videl, and Chi Chi join the hunt for the Dragon Balls. Their quest for the final sphere leads them to a dinosaur nest, but a dinosaur swallows the eggs before Bulma can retrieve the ball. Yamcha attacks the creature with an energy ball, sending it into the ocean. Videl swims after it, and with assistance from Master Roshi, they successfully recover the ball. Meanwhile, Piccolo and Krillin bring the unconscious Goten and Trunks to the lookout. Shortly thereafter, Goku regains consciousness and arrives at the location himself.

Goku reveals fusion technique before Bulma summons Dragon for resurrection wish

Goku explains a fusion method to two similarly sized individuals during a tactical discussion. He suggests Goten and Trunks learn it, but the week-long training exceeds his remaining time on Earth. Piccolo agrees to instruct the boys after Goku departs. The sky darkens as Bulma summons the Dragon. Goku arrives at Capsule Corp. via Instant Transmission, but she has already granted her wish to revive everyone who died that day. Goku informs Shenron they will delay their second wish and uses Instant Transmission to return everyone to the Lookout. Meanwhile, Kibito wakes up due to the wish, while the Supreme Kai continues searching for Gohan.

Kibito Heals Supreme Kai While Babidi Threatens Global Destruction

Kibito locates and heals the Supreme Kai, after which they find Gohan and intend to bring him to the Kais' realm. Meanwhile, at the Lookout, Goku informs the group that Vegeta and Gohan are dead. The news causes widespread devastation: Chi-Chi faints, Bulma breaks down crying for Vegeta, and Videl weeps while denying Gohan's death. Just as they prepare to wake Trunks and Goten, Babidi initiates a global broadcast. He demands that Piccolo, Goten, and Trunks surrender or face planetary terror. To demonstrate his power, Babidi forces Majin Buu to transform a major city's entire population into small candies, which Buu then eats greedily.

Goku urges Piccolo to hide while Gohan seeks the Z Sword with Kibito's help.

Babidi demands information on Piccolo, Goten, and Trunks. Piccolo offers to surrender, but Goku persuades him otherwise, arguing that surrender will not halt Buu's destruction. Meanwhile, Goten and Trunks awaken and learn of Vegeta and Gohan's apparent deaths. Goku treats the boys harshly, insisting they cannot afford to mourn. Although angry that Goku did not save Gohan and Vegeta, the boys resolve to remain tough to stop Majin Buu. In the Kais' world, Kibito heals Gohan. The Supreme Kai informs Gohan about the Z Sword, a mystical blade containing immense power that even the Kais could not remove from its stone. The Supreme Kai believes Gohan has the strength to pull it free.

Gohan Struggles With the Heavy Z Sword While Babidi and Buu Terrorize Earth

Gohan tries to pull the Z Sword from the stone but fails in his base form. He transforms into a Super Saiyan and successfully removes the blade, only to discover it is unexpectedly heavy. This discovery forces him to begin training to wield the weapon effectively. Meanwhile, on Earth, Babidi and Buu continue their campaign of destruction. Goten and Trunks confront the villains, declaring their intention to defeat both Babidi and Buu. The narrative highlights the physical challenge Gohan faces with the ancient artifact alongside the escalating threat posed by the antagonists on the planet below.

The journey toward Capsule Corp.

Goku Unleashes Super Saiyan 3 Power, Shocking the Planet and Defeating Buu with Ease

Goku attempts to buy time by showcasing his Super Saiyan transformations, progressing from his base form to Super Saiyan and Super Saiyan 2. He then ascends to Super Saiyan 3, a transformation so powerful it shakes the entire planet. His hair extends to his knees, his eyes change, and his eyebrows vanish. The immense energy is detectable by Gohan, the Supreme Kai, and Kibito in the world of the Kais. With power exceeding that of Majin Buu, Goku easily overpowers his opponent. Meanwhile, at Capsule Corporation, Trunks and Dr. Brief urgently search for the Dragon Radar.

Goku ends battle with Buu as monster turns on Babidi

Goku fights Majin Buu, whose strength increases with every hit due to unlimited energy. Bulma contacts Trunks via Videl’s phone to report the Dragon Radar left on the plane. Trunks retrieves the device and returns to the Lookout. Sensing this arrival, Goku decides to conclude his combat with Buu. He reiterates that Buu is too skilled to obey Babidi, then Instant Transmission back to the Lookout. Buu follows this advice, betraying his master and executing Babidi. Meanwhile, Gohan continues his training with the Z Sword.

Goku teaches Goten and Trunks the Fusion Dance while exhausted from Super Saiyan 3

Majin Buu wreaks havoc without Babidi's control as Trunks retrieves the Dragon Radar. Baba informs Goku he has thirty minutes remaining before his Super Saiyan 3 form expires due to its draining nature. Despite exhaustion, Goku instructs Goten and Trunks on the Fusion Dance. Meanwhile, Gohan intensifies his training on the Kais' world, determined to protect the universe from Buu's destruction.

Goku bids farewell after teaching Super Saiyan 3 before Baba arrives to take him away.

Buu constructs a residence in the countryside for his stay. Goten and Trunks refine their Fusion Dance skills while requesting Goku demonstrate the Super Saiyan 3 form. Acknowledging his impending departure, Goku complies with their request. Shortly after the transformation, Baba appears to escort him away. Goku says goodbye to Chi-Chi, Goten, and others at the lookout, promising to locate Gohan in Other World, though Videl maintains that Gohan remains alive. With Goku gone, Piccolo assumes responsibility for training Goten and Trunks.

Goku Returns to Other World to Find Gohan and Assist in Training

Goku travels to Other World and consults King Yemma, who confirms Gohan has not checked in. Relieved by Videl’s earlier news, Goku locates Gohan’s energy signature and uses Instant Transmission to reach him. There, he assists Gohan in training with the Z Sword to prepare for a rematch with Buu. Meanwhile, Piccolo continues to train Goten and Trunks for fusion. Elsewhere, Buu encounters a blind boy named Tommy who shows no fear. Buu restores Tommy’s sight, and the grateful child befriends him. This interaction reveals that Buu values friendship over fear.

Old Kai Emerges From the Broken Z Sword to Awaken Gohan

Goku tests Gohan with the Z Sword by throwing a boulder, which Gohan slices cleanly. The Supreme Kai then creates a block of Katchin, the hardest metal in the universe, causing the sword to break under the pressure. Old Kai, who is fifteen generations older than the Supreme Kai, emerges from the broken blade. He offers to awaken Gohan's dormant powers in exchange for a date with Bulma. Old Kai begins a strange circular dance, stating the process will take 5 hours. Meanwhile, Goten and Trunks have mastered the Fusion Dance and prepare to attempt it for real.

Goten and Trunks fuse into Gotenks to fight Majin Buu despite Piccolo's warnings

Goten and Trunks attempt to fuse, resulting in a weak, fat child and then an emaciated old man before successfully creating Gotenks. Piccolo advises waiting thirty minutes for the fusion to expire to attempt it as Super Saiyans, but Gotenks ignores this and leaves to confront Majin Buu. He lands some initial blows on the monster, but when Buu increases his intensity, Gotenks is easily defeated. Meanwhile, on the world of the Kais, Old Kai continues the lengthy ceremony required to awaken Gohan's hidden power.