The man who hosts every World Martial Arts Tournament from the beginning of Dragon Ball to the end of Dragon Ball Z, he mainly just commentates on the matches. Over the years he has become an acquaintance with the Z Fighters, and knows that they are responsible for saving the Earth, not Hercule. He even says so that they killed Super Perfect Cell, although it was Gohan in actuality that destroyed the behemoth. He somewhat doubts Hercule's abilities, such as when Vegeta goes out of control. In every tournament, aside from the 21st, an unfortunate event occurs that enhances his role, such as in the King Piccolo Saga; he witnessed Krillin slain by Tambourine and later he becomes very important as he witnesses Goku's fight with Piccolo from the sidelines with the others, making him one of the