What episode is "The Emperor's Quest" in Dragon Ball?
"The Emperor's Quest" is episode 2 of Dragon Ball.
Goku and Bulma encounter Emperor Pilaf's servants as he pursues the Dragon Balls, leading to an adventurous journey involving a giant turtle seeking the sea. This episode sets the stage for their quest to collect the Dragon Balls amidst new challenges and enemies.
Goku and Bulma set up a shelter to sleep in. At night, Goku goes out looking for some food. He sees a plane fly overhead, and, thinking that it is a bird, goes running after it. The plane belongs to Mai and Shu, who are servants of Emperor Pilaf. The Emperor is also looking for the Dragon Balls, and he plans to use them to achieve his dream to rule the world. Goku saves them from wolves, and heads back. In the morning, he finds a Giant turtle who is looking for the sea. Goku volunteers to take him there, so he picks up the turtle on his back and begins running, with Bulma following on her motorcycle.
"The Emperor's Quest" is episode 2 of Dragon Ball.
"The Emperor's Quest" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"The Emperor's Quest" is part of the Emperor Pilaf Saga.
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