After years of coming in second place, Goku finally becomes the World Martial Arts Champion.
🏆 This victory is technically Goku's only official win of the World Martial Arts Tournament in the entire franchise history. Dragon Ball Episode 145
After failing to obliterate Goku with his Explosive Wave, Piccolo is exhausted but still lethal. After years of coming in second place, Goku
Dragon Ball Episode 145, titled is a pivotal moment in the original series. It captures the final, desperate moments of the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament between Goku and Piccolo Junior. The Stakes: More Than a Trophy Dragon Ball Episode 145
This episode serves as the functional climax of the original Dragon Ball run, transitioning the tone from adventurous martial arts to the high-stakes cosmic battles of the future.