Dragon Ball Kai Episode 9 -

Seeking to protect Krillin, Yamcha volunteers for the next round. He appears to win the bout with a decisive strike, but the battle takes a tragic turn. In a desperate final move, the defeated Saibaman latches onto Yamcha and , killing him instantly.

Remembering a Legend: The Sacrifice in Dragon Ball Kai Episode 9 Dragon Ball Kai Episode 9

For many fans, Dragon Ball Kai was the perfect way to experience the high-octane battles of the Saiyan Saga without the filler. But few moments hit quite as hard as the events of Episode 9, titled . The Arrival of the Saiyans Seeking to protect Krillin, Yamcha volunteers for the

The tension reaches its peak as Vegeta and Nappa finally touch down on Earth. In a terrifying display of power, Nappa obliterates Metro East with a single blast. The Z-Fighters—Piccolo, Gohan, and Krillin—are the first to arrive at the battlefield, later joined by Tien, Chiaotzu, and Yamcha. It is during this confrontation that Piccolo learns the truth about his heritage: he is actually a Namekian. The "Game" of Life and Death Remembering a Legend: The Sacrifice in Dragon Ball

The English dubbed version of this episode aired on June 1, 2010. It marked one of the first times fans heard the Japanese opening "Dragon Soul" in the Western broadcast.

Rather than fighting directly, Vegeta proposes a cruel game. Nappa plants seeds that sprout into six , creature-like warriors with power levels purportedly equal to Raditz.