Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug 1991

Gohan visits Piccolo and whistles

Gohan visits Piccolo and shows him a new tune he learned to whistle. Piccolo's Namekian hearing makes him wince in pain. They both sense an approaching threat from outer space.

Bulma detects a meteor heading to Earth

Bulma and her father realize a meteor carrying lifeforms is on a collision course with Earth. The impending impact would destroy the planet if not stopped. They alert others as panic spreads.

Goku and Krillin intercept the meteor

Goku and Krillin rush to intercept the incoming meteor by blasting it with ki. The force knocks them unconscious, and the meteor seemingly explodes in orbit. The danger appears to have been neutralized, but the threat remains.

A spaceship lands in an Earth city

A spaceship lands in one of Earth's cities, signaling the arrival of new visitors. An army of humanoid alien soldiers disembarks and establishes their rule under Lord Slug. Civilians are caught in the tension as the threat becomes obvious.

Slug's army arrives and Gohan defends civilians

The soldiers attack civilians, but Gohan arrives to defend them. Slug notices a magical Dragon Ball sewn onto Gohan's hat and loses it during the scuffle. The Dragon Ball's presence signals a larger plan at work as Slug probes for the Dragon Balls.

Dragon Balls gathered; Shenron summoned

Slug's men successfully gather the Dragon Balls and summon Shenron, who grants Slug eternal youth. The revelation raises the stakes as the alien threat grows more powerful.

Earth life begins to perish

Life on Earth begins to perish as the crisis deepens under Slug's assault. The planet's defenses dwindle while the villain grows more confident. The threat demands immediate action from the Earth's defenders.

Goku and Krillin are revived

Goku and Krillin are revived by Yajirobe, restoring their ability to fight. They rejoin the effort to repel Slug's invasion. The revival marks a turning point in the battle.

Gohan and Piccolo face Medamatcha; Piccolo injured

Gohan resumes his assault against Slug's army, but is nearly killed before Piccolo arrives to rescue him. Piccolo defeats the henchman Wings, yet Medamatcha overpowers Gohan, forcing Piccolo to confront the threat. Piccolo is injured when he jumps in front of a ki blast aimed at Gohan.

Goku and Krillin kill Medamatcha and Angila

Goku and Krillin arrive and quickly kill Medamatcha and Angila, removing two of Slug's top lieutenants. Slug's defenses tighten as the battle intensifies.

Slug vs. Krillin; Goku's moment of rage

Slug appears and attacks Krillin, who is quickly defeated. Goku fights Slug but is overwhelmed, triggering a moment of rage that hints at a Super Saiyan transformation.

Piccolo sacrifices ears to empower Gohan's whistle

In a critical moment, Piccolo tears off his ears and urges Gohan to start whistling. The whistling deafens and weakens Slug, buying time for the heroes to act. The sacrifice demonstrates the bond between Piccolo and Gohan.

Ki transfer and Spirit Bomb preparation

Piccolo transfers his remaining ki to Goku, boosting his power. Goku gathers energy into a massive Spirit Bomb, preparing to finish Slug.