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17.10.2023
Weekly ☆ Character Showcase #127: Tenshinhan from the Saiyan Arc!
Tenshinhan -Saiyan Arc-
The Weekly ☆ Character Showcase is an article series where we introduce one character from the Dragon Ball universe each week. For the 127th installment, we turn our attention to the reformed warrior Tenshinhan and his valiant efforts to protect the Earth during the Saiyan arc!
Story
A former disciple of the Tsuru School, he declined to join another martial arts school and instead went on a journey to train alongside Chaoz, his friend and fellow disciple.
However, in order to prepare for the impending invasion of the evil Saiyans that will take place in one year, he decides to join the other Z warriors and undergo six months of intense training from Kami himself.
(Tale 209)
After Nappa and Vegeta land on earth, Tenshinhan senses their Ki and wastes no time joining up with Piccolo, Gohan, and the others to face these invaders.
(Tale 213)
Tenshinhan does battle with one of the fearsome Saibaimen, living weapons grown from Earth's soil by Nappa, and soundly defeats it. However, when it comes time to do battle with the hulking Saiyan himself, Tenshinhan finds himself overwhelmed by his power and ends up losing an arm in their first exchange.
(Tale 214)
(Tale 217)
Chaoz sees how out of control the situation has become and decides to take matters into his own hands. In order to save his best friend, he latches on to Nappa's back and blows himself up, aiming to take the giant brute with him. However, the attempt ultimately proves futile, and seeing his comrade die right before his eyes causes Tenshinhan to fly into a rage.
(Tale 218)
To avenge his fallen friend, Tenshinhan resolves to sacrifice his own life by putting all the energy he has left into one final Kikoho that he fires at Nappa with all his might, hoping to take him down once and for all. However, this too proves ineffective, and the proud warrior soon falls...
(Tale 218)
First Appearance
"Dragon Ball" Tale 113
Tenkaichi Budokai Results
22nd Tournament: Winner.
23rd Tournament: Defeated in the semifinals.
Fellow Disciples
Chaoz
Techniques
Kikoho
A secret technique of the Tsuru School where the user concentrates their Ki and releases it in one powerful blast. Although it has incredible destructive power, the Kikoho comes with the terrible price of shortening the user's lifespan!
Trivia
Tenshinhan was planning to go fight the Saiyans by himself!
While on their way to battle the Saiyans, Tenshinhan becomes concerned for his friend Chaoz's safety and tells him to stay behind.
(Tale 213)
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