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A gift from Korin... One bag of Senzu Beans.

[NARRATOR] Last time, on Dragon Ball Z!

No more hospital food for Goku!

Thanks to a magic Senzu Bean,

our hero was finally able to cast off his casts.

All you have to do is push the button, and you're off!

That's great!

I'll definitely get there in time to help them out!

[NARRATOR] And after months of lying in bed,

Goku was all too eager to start his next great adventure!

Within moments, he was rocketing through outer space

on his way to Planet Namek,

where his friends had already begun their search

for the Dragon Balls.

Meanwhile, Gohan and Krillin were quickly realizing

they weren't the only interested party!

[KRILLIN] Check it out!

Look what those guys have tucked under their arms!

It's the Dragon Balls!

[NARRATOR] Who are these mysterious invaders?

And what does their presence bode

for the kindly citizens of Namek?

There's only one way to find out...

Stay tuned for more Dragon Ball Z!

[HENCHMAN 2] Look, Namek.

I'm about ready to put one between your eyes

and drag you out myself.

Got it? Now move your feet!

[HENCHMEN laughing cruelly]

Aww, you scared? You should be!

[KRILLIN] Those jerks! He'd better lay off that kid.

[GOHAN] Who are these guys, Krillin?

I mean, they're all dressed like Vegeta!

Good question. They wear the same uniforms,

but they're not Saiyans... Who knows?

Maybe Vegeta really is the only one left.

Well, that is except for you and Goku.

But then, who?

Remember what Goku's brother Raditz

told us when he came to Earth?

We scour space for planets

that will bring a high price on the galactic market.

Once we find them, we send our warriors there

to purge them of any life and make them ready for sale.

My guess is, they're more members of the planet trade.

Although, I don't see Vegeta around anywhere.

Maybe these guys are like, the competition or something.

[FRIEZA] I doubt I need an introduction,

but just in case, I am the mighty Frieza,

and yes, all the horrible stories you've heard are true.

Now, then, let's get right to it.

We know there were others here with you earlier.

At least five.

And since my men and I have much better things to do

than hunt down a bunch of Nameks,

I wonder if you'd be so kind as to tell us where they are.

I'm sorry. Where are my manners?

I didn't say "please".

[FRIEZA giggling]

[GOKU] 6,996... Whew!

This 20-times gravity is intense!

6,997... 6,998... 6,999...

7,000!

Only 3,000 more!

7,001...

Come on, Goku...

7,00--

[FRIEZA] If you still have any misgivings

about cooperating with us,

I would strongly urge you to give them up.

You see, we can do this one of two ways.

Either you can tell us what we want to know,

Or, we can force you to tell us what we want to know.

And believe me, you don't want the latter.

So, now that we understand each other,

I think it's time you started talking.

[DODORIA chuckles]

Nawainita hanita emao moteleki koeto.

Hmph. Clever old fool, don't think you can trick us

by pretending to speak only Namek.

I know you are fluent in the common tongue.

The elders stay in the village with the children,

while the men go out to work in the fields. Will that do?

[FRIEZA] That's better.

See how well we do when you cooperate?

Now, on to the next question.

I understand that you have something

here in your possession

that I would very much like to have in mine.

The Six-Star Dragon Ball.

[GOHAN and KRILLIN gasp]

[FRIEZA] I'll give you one chance to tell me where it is.

I... don't know what you're talking about.

[FRIEZA giggles]

Dodoria...

Yes?

[FRIEZA] Do you remember that first Namek elder we visited?

Doesn't our new friend here remind you of him in some way?

Yeah, he thought he could play dumb, too.

He said he had no idea what the Dragon Balls were.

[DODORIA laughs]

Oh, yes, he was quite the stubborn one at first,

but it wasn't too long before he was willing to talk.

We simply had to start killing his friends, one by one.

What?!

[FRIEZA] After that, he was a regular wellspring

of useful information.

For example, he explained to us how long ago,

the oldest and wisest of the Nameks

created seven Dragon Balls.

How he placed them at different locations all over the planet,

entrusting each one to the care of a Namek elder.

And how, if all seven are collected,

the Eternal Dragon appears,

able to grant any wish a heart may desire.

He also told us that anyone seeking a Dragon Ball

must pass tests of bravery and intelligence

before an elder will turn it over.

I offered to take these tests, of course,

but he refused to give me the Dragon Ball at any cost.

So I had no choice but to take it... along with his life.

You cold-blooded murderer!

[FRIEZA] At any rate, after our difficulties

with the first elder,

we found the next three to be quite agreeable.

By the time we arrived, they were all too willing

to hand over their Dragon Balls.

Good, Frieza.

But after I beat you to the next Dragon Ball,

you won't deal with me so easily.

They did not hand them over.

Our brothers would never willingly give a Dragon Ball

to the likes of you. Not in a million years!

Don't be so sure.

You underestimate our powers of persuasion.

Zarbon, why don't you show them?

Gladly.

[BOTH gasp]

Huuh...?!

[NAMEKS gasp]

Raagh!

No!

Raah!

[HENCHMAN 2 screaming]

[ELDERS gasp]

[ZARBON quietly grunting]

[ZARBON] Hyaaah!

[ELDER screaming]

[wimpering]

[ZARBON chuckles]

[ZARBON] Hmph.

[KRILLIN] Oh, man! They killed him!

No...

[GOHAN growling]

[KRILLIN] Gohan, you gotta keep your power level down.

They'll notice.

I'm just too angry.

I know it's hard.

But there was nothing either of us could have done.

We can't beat these guys fighting them head-on.

We're gonna have to be smart

if we want to get the Dragon Balls

and wish Piccolo and the others back to life.

[GOHAN growling]

Whatever happens down there, we just have to wait.

[KRILLIN growls]

What do you say?

Do you think you're ready to start cooperating with us yet?

[FRIEZA cackles]

[DODORIA laughing]

[HENCHMEN laughing]

What do you want with the Dragon Balls anyway?

Oh, just a tiny little wish.

For the one thing I don't already have:

The power of eternal life.

Eternal life?

Well, that figures.

It's the same thing Vegeta wants to wish for.

So I guess they really are Vegeta's competition!

And they're winning.

Do whatever you will with me,

but I'm still not going to give you a Dragon Ball!

Of course not... Please, you stubborn Namek...

You think you're so noble...

Even under threat of pain,

you refuse to surrender your precious Dragon Ball.

Well, we'll see how noble you are

when your children are at stake.

Ah! Please, no!

Please! I'll tell you anything!

[DODORIA chuckles]

[GOHAN growling]

[DODORIA] Hm?

What?!

[KRILLIN] Quick! Get down!

[DODORIA] Lord Frieza,

I'm picking up that power level again.

[DODORIA] Up there.

It came from just over that ridge.

I think someone's been watching us.

[ZARBON] Hmm...

[ZARBON] You seem to have the situation

well under control here, Lord Frieza,

perhaps I should go check it out.

Huh? Now it's coming from over there!

[BOTH gasp]

[laughs]

[growling]

[growling]

[laughing]

Ah, finally!

[ZARBON] Hmph.

Uh?! More Nameks.

Do you think it'll help?

[ALL] Haah!

[FRIEZA] Quite the impressive landing.

It's too bad you got here late.

Your friend could have used your help earlier.

[gasps]

You! Who are you, and what have you done to the elders?!

Who am I? I suppose you could say,

I'm an aspiring Dragon Ball collector.

And as for what I've done to your elders...

Heh...

I'd say that's obvious.

[NAMEK] Then the rumors are true.

We've heard talk of a villain attacking our people,

stealing the Dragon Balls! You coward!

How dare you do this?!

How dare you come here and harm our people?!

[NAMEKS growling]

Huh?

[DODORIA chuckles]

[HENCHMAN 3 chuckles]

Be careful, brothers.

These cretins are much stronger than they appear!

Get 'em!

Oh, so you actually mean to fight us?

Well, you wouldn't be the first fools to try.

Dodoria?

[DODORIA] Let's see what they've got.

[DODORIA laughs]

Better watch out boys!

These Nameks are packing some serious heat!

Their power level's at 1,000 each!

[HENCMEN laughing]

[DODORIA chuckling]

I don't know, guys. Maybe we'd better run away!

[thinking] Now I understand how they were able

to find our villages so quickly,

like they knew where we were all along.

They use that little device they wear over their eyes.

It must locate sources of energy and power!

[GOKU] 9,999!

10,000!

[GOKU grunting]

Aahh...

[GOKU'S stomach growling]

Food... I need food...

I'm so hungry I could eat this whole ship...

[GOKU grunting]

[GOKU thinking] Somewhere, out in that darkness,

Vegeta's waiting for me. And who knows what else!

I have to be ready for anything.

And I don't have much time!

Right!

One! Two! Three! Four! Five!

[HENCHMAN 4] Aw, hell! You guys are way outta your league!

Maybe I should round up a couple old grannies

for you to fight, huh?

[DODORIA and FRIEZA chuckling]

No, the Nameks are just suppressing their power levels.

But these lunkheads don't seem to notice at all.

Remember how Vegeta and Nappa didn't get it at first either?

[ZARBON giggling]

Let's gooo!

[ALL] Yaaah!

[HENCHMEN continue yelling]

Raaugh!

[NAMEKS yelling]

[BOTH] Huh?!

Raah!

[blows landing]

Hraagh!

Rrgh!

[HENCHMAN screaming]

Raagh!

[HENCHMAN 3 screaming]

Haah!

[fighting sounds]

Are you certain that their power level is just 1,000 each?

Rrraaah!

I just can't explain it!

Somehow, their power level's at 3,000 now!

Go! Go! Go!

Atta way!

These Nameks are actually holding their own.

It doesn't make sense!

My scouter is working perfectly.

They must've figured out a way to mask their power.

They were deliberately trying to trick us!

Let's go, Nameks! Good job!

That's the way to do it!

[thinking] Hmm... There are only three of those devices left.

If I could only manage to destroy them.

Listen carefully, children...

You must move away from me at once.

[NAMEKIAN CHILDREN gasp]

Now, do as I say! Go!

Dodoria.

Yeah?

[FRIEZA] It's time.

[DODORIA] Good.

I was getting tired of waiting.

[DODORIA] So, do you just want me to kill one

as an example?

[FRIEZA] Kill them all.

[ELDER NAMEK] Rrgh!

[DODORIA growling]

Is that it? Stupid old Namek.

I've had worse insect bites.

That's right! Run away!

[ELDER NAMEK] Rrrgh...

What are you doing?!

Rrgh!

[laughing]

The scouters! I should have known.

That's what he's aiming for!

[KRILLIN] That crafty old dog.

[GOHAN] W-Wait a second.

Why is he just destroying the scouters?

Think about it. Without the scouters,

Frieza and his men won't be able to find the Nameks

or the Dragon Balls!

Even if Frieza gets the Dragon Ball he's looking for here,

he's gonna have a heck of a time

tracking down the next one.

You gotta admire him.

He's risking everything to protect his people!

[DODORIA growling]

[DODORIA] You think you're pretty smart, don't you?!

But you're not... Destroying the scouters won't save you!

I'll have no mercy.

[GOHAN and KRILLIN growling]

[DODORIA] Do you hear me?!

I'll kill all you Nameks!

And I'm gonna start with you!

Get out!

[DODORIA] Ready to die?!

[NAMEKS gasping]

[NAMEKIAN CHILDREN whimpering]

Rraaugh!

[DODODRIA yelling]

[frightened gasping]

[NARRATOR] It seems the forces of evil are about to claim

yet another victim.

Is there nothing Gohan and Krillin can do

to save the Nameks from Frieza and his powerful minions?

Only one thing is certain...

The showdown with this deadly foe continues,

next time on Dragon Ball Z!