DragonBall Z: Episode 003
(Originally aired 10 May 1989)

"Yatta! Kore ga Chijô Saikyô no Konbi Da! "
("All Right! This is the Strongest Combo in History!")

Chapter 198 begins:
Kyôtsû no Taiteki
"A Great Enemy in Common"

Canon Segment: 8 minutes 45 seconds

Just to make sure Goku heard him, Raditz repeats himself: 100 dead humans are to be left here by this time tomorrow, or his son dies. He says that if the bodies are here, they'll then take the lives of millions of others, together. Otherwise, he'll simply kill his nephew. Kuririn and the others, frustrated at their uselessness, ask Raditz what kind of a warrior he is, using a kid like that? Kame-Sen'nin says that Goku could never just kill humans, anyway. Raditz says that if Goku values the lives of some humans over his son, fine. But he warns them all that after he and the other Saiyans have exterminated the vermin on that other planet, they'll all head to Earth, and give it a once-over, too! His friends are immediately terrified, and Raditz says that it really makes no difference at all if 100 humans should die now, then. He continues, saying that Goku doesn't even really have a choice at all, as he will join them! Goku, still reeling from the blow, barely manages to croak out, "Give me back... my son!" Raditz urges Goku to make the right decision, as he begins ascending to the sky. Finally, he asks that Goku not try to fight him. Even if he had enough power, he hasn't had nearly enough of the required training. Gohan, sobbing, screams out for his father, and Goku yells out his son's name. Raditz bids him farewell until tomorrow, and flies away speedily, laughing.

Goku, nearly in tears, smashes his fists on the ground in frustration, cursing his helplessness. Goku's friends apologize for not being able to help, and Goku then immediately yells for Kinto-Un. The somersault cloud appears, and Goku attempts to stand. His friends crowd around him, saying that he's in no condition to fight just yet, but Goku says he needs to do something. Bulma mentions how it's so unfortunate that Goku meets a long-lost relative, but it turns out to be someone like him. Kuririn wonders if anything can be done against this foe, and Goku then says "His tail". Goku reminds everyone on how his own tail used to make him completely powerless if anyone ever grabbed it, but Kuririn asks Goku if he thinks he can grab his brother's tail without getting killed in the process. Goku says that it's impossible... alone. Kuririn gasps, being a teensy-bit frightened of going up against someone like Raditz, but Kame-Sen'nin steps in and volunteers his and Kuririn's services to Goku (though he adds on that it would help to know the whereabouts of Yamcha and Tenshinhan). Kuririn hopefully says that a victory could be possible if the three of them fight together (though he secretly has almost no hope), but then says that if any of them should die, Bulma can resurrect them with the dragon balls! Bulma says she definately would, but Goku interrupts, saying that this idea is no good. "Shenlong never grants the same wish twice." Since Kuririn and Kame-Sen'nin have already died before, they'd be dead for good this time around. This unnerves this pair a great deal more, but they still want to help Goku (Kuririn thinks to himself that he's probably never going to get married). Bulma suggests finding all of the Dragon Balls immediately and wishing to "save the world," but Kame-Sen'nin says that finding all seven in one day isn't possible. Deciding to head straight into an attack, then, Goku asks Bulma to bring out the Dragon Radar (since Gohan's hat has a Dragon Ball on top!), letting them know where Raditz has gone to.

The threesome prepares to leave the island to go after the kidnapper, when a voice informs them that they have no chance of victory. Piccolo appears, and the group becomes even more terrified (except for Goku). When asked why he's there, Piccolo says he's after Raditz (adding that they've already met), and that he and Goku would be the only possible combination against this worthy foe. Goku says this may be true, but asks what Piccolo has to gain from helping him. Piccolo says he doesn't care in the least if Goku's son dies, but Raditz is interfering with his plans for world domination. Then, in a somewhat chilling statement, Piccolo mentions that as soon as Raditz is killed, Goku's next. Goku says he won't let that happen, but he agrees with Piccolo, and volunteers to team up with him. Piccolo mentions that he hopes he can contain his disgust towards Goku as they work together. Bulma hands Goku the Dragon Radar, and the pair fly from the island together, with Goku on Kinto-Un. As they look skyward, Kuririn and Bulma doubt how well this arrangement will work out, but Kame-Sen'nin says that this is going to be one amazing fight, regardless! He asks Bulma if she recalls where the Dragon Radar was pointing, as he doesn't intend to miss watching the battle!

Chapter 198 ends

Filler Segment: 20 seconds

Chi-Chi is at home, tidying Gohan's work desk, saying that Gohan must be having a good time at the turtle hermit's house if he's still not back yet. Being the kind of person she is now, Chi-Chi seems to feel the need to go through all of Gohan's things and tidy them all up as she sees fit. She flips through a few pages of Gohan's notebooks, wondering if he's finished all of his homework. Little does she know what's actually going on with her husband and son...

Chapter 199 begins:
Radittsu to no Taiketsu
"The Confrontation with Raditz"

Canon Segment: 8 minutes 45 seconds

At the crater where Raditz's ship landed, Raditz is getting extremely annoyed with Gohan's constant crying. He locks him inside his space pod to get some quiet, and then decides to grab a bite to eat. Just then, however, his scouter picks up a large power reading from close by. A combat power of 710 is coming from... his space pod?! Refusing to believe that Kakarrot's child, a mere infant, could generate such a high reading, he dismisses it as a malfunction.

Goku, still racing through the sky with Piccolo, checks the Dragon Radar and notices that they're getting closer to Raditz. He yells that they should descend now, to try and get a sneak attack, but Piccolo yells back that it will make no difference. He informs Goku of a strange device that Raditz has, that lets him know his opponent's location and combat strength. Realizing that Raditz must then be detecting that they are coming, they continue their head-on course.

Back at the crater, Raditz's scouter again points out the 710 power reading coming from Gohan. While he's trying to figure out why the scouter would be malfunctioning this badly, he gets another power reading, coming from the sky. He realizes that two fighters are rapidly approaching him, with combat readings of 322 (Piccolo) and 334 (Goku). While he's aware that Goku's combat reading exactly matches what his scouter is now indicating, he decides that this, too, must also be an error. Kakarrot would have more sense than to try and fight him, and he has no idea how to find him, anyway. He prepares to dispose of the scouter, when he sees with his own eyes that Goku and Piccolo are in the sky, about to reach him! Realizing the scouter may not be broken after all, he fearfully spins around to face his space pod. He can't believe that a child, even a Saiyan child, could have a strength reading of 710! Goku and Piccolo land, and Raditz smirks, asking how they found him. Goku doesn't want to give him the details, so Raditz then asks them why they wanted to find him. Goku angrily screams that he obviously wants his son back! Disappointed with this decision, Raditz asks if Goku will really go against his own brother. Goku says that he has no brother. Raditz hoped Goku to be smarter than this: can Kakarrot honestly expect the two of them to be enough of a match? Piccolo finally speaks, as he throws his weighted clothing away, saying that Raditz talks too much. Goku is surprised to see that Piccolo was wearing weighted clothing too, as he removes his own. Watching on his scouter, he sees Goku's combat reading rise to 416, and Piccolo's to 408. Only slightly surprised, he gives a loud laugh, telling them that they still have no chance. Goku argues that they do, and Raditz is finally fed up with his idiocy. He yells that Goku is a disgrace to the Saiyan race, and that he will now DIE! Raditz lunges at them head on, but elbows them in their backs! The pair tumble forward, but regain themselves, and position themselves across from Raditz so that the three of them form an equilateral triangle. Goku can't believe Raditz's speed, and Piccolo is also astonished: Raditz charged toward them from the front, but his blows struck them from behind! Smiling, Raditz says that their defenses aren't bad, but he's now going to begin attacking them harder and harder. Piccolo realizes that Raditz has been hiding his power, and Goku wonders if grabbing his tail is even possible. Seeing how at a loss for words the pair is, Raditz decides to inform them of something really chilling. He says that even if they manage to strike him down, his two Saiyan partners are even stronger than he is!

Chapter 199 ends

Total canon time: 17 minutes 30 seconds
Total filler time: 20 seconds

DBZ Episode 003: ~2% Filler