Ox-King

The Ox-King appears early in the original Dragon Ball series as a seemingly terrifying figure who guards his treasure atop Fire Mountain. Despite his intimidating reputation, he turns out to be a kind-hearted man who was simply unable to approach his own burning castle. He trained under Master Roshi alongside Grandpa Gohan, making him part of the Turtle School lineage and connecting him to Goku through their shared martial arts heritage.

After Goku helps extinguish the flames on Fire Mountain (with the Kamehameha from Master Roshi), the Ox-King eagerly offers his daughter Chi-Chi's hand in marriage. This arrangement, made casually when both Goku and Chi-Chi are children, eventually becomes one of the series' most enduring relationships. The Ox-King transitions into a supportive family role during Dragon Ball Z, often seen caring for his grandchildren and providing financial support to Goku's family. His massive physical size and gentle demeanor make him a warm, if minor, presence throughout the franchise. He represents the older generation of martial artists who have settled into peaceful lives while their successors carry on the fighting tradition.