Goku survives the nuclear-scale explosion and takes advantage of Piccolo's exhausted state. He manages to land a Super Kamehameha directly on Piccolo.
Just as Goku appears to have won, Piccolo revives at the referee's count of nine and fires a surprise energy beam from his mouth, piercing Goku through the chest. Key Episode Details Information Official Title "Goku Hangs On" Manga Counterpart Adapted from Chapters 191 and 192 Where to Watch Available on platforms like Crunchyroll and Apple TV . Dragon Ball Episode 147
While most of his friends hesitate to leave Goku, Tien Shinhan uses his Tri-Beam to blast a hole in the arena floor, providing a safe shelter for the group. Key Episode Details Information Official Title "Goku Hangs
In the original series, Episode 147 is titled "Goku Hangs On" (originally aired in Japan as Goku no Saigo no Shōbu? on April 12, 1989). It features the climax of the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament final between Goku and Piccolo Junior. Episode Plot Highlights on April 12, 1989)