What episode is "Goku's Rival" in Dragon Ball?
"Goku's Rival" is episode 14 of Dragon Ball.
Goku arrives at Master Roshi's island seeking training and is met with unexpected conditions, while a new candidate, Krillin, also seeks instruction. Meanwhile, Yamcha and friends face challenges journeying through dangerous terrain.
Goku stops by his house to gather his things, then heads towards Master Roshi's island. When he arrives, Master Roshi tells him that he will only train him if he brings him a girlfriend. Goku brings back a big ugly-looking girl but Master Roshi wanted a beautiful girl. So Goku brings a beautiful mermaid, but that doesn't go well either. Suddenly, a small boy named Krillin paddles ashore on a boat and requests training from Master Roshi. With the help of a bribe, Master Roshi agrees to train him. He sends Goku and Krillin into the city to find him another girl. Meanwhile, Yamcha's ship crashed, so he, Bulma, Puar, and Oolong are forced to walk through the jungle and desert.
"Goku's Rival" is episode 14 of Dragon Ball.
"Goku's Rival" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Goku's Rival" is part of the Emperor Pilaf Saga.
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