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Salt is a member of the Spice Boys who serves under Garlic Jr. during the Garlic Jr. Saga. A short, red-skinned Serpent demon, he is aggressive and cocky, often attacking before receiving permission from his superiors.

Race: Serpent
Gender: Male
Status: Deceased

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Spice Boys
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Biography and Story Role

Salt assisted Garlic Jr. and the other Spice Boys in capturing Kami at the Lookout and spreading the Black Water Mist across Earth. He later traveled to Kame House with the group to kidnap Gohan on Garlic Jr.'s orders.

In battle, Salt opportunistically attacked Gohan when his guard was lowered. Together with Mustard, he brutally beat the young Saiyan, taunting him throughout the fight. When Krillin intervened to shield Gohan from Salt's Surprise Blast, both demons laughed at the injured warrior.

However, the abuse of his friends triggered Gohan's latent power. The enraged young Saiyan overwhelmed both Salt and Mustard, destroying Salt with a powerful ki blast. Salt was the first villain that Gohan ever killed, marking a significant moment in the young fighter's development.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Salt in Dragon Ball Z?

Salt is a member of the Spice Boys who serves under Garlic Jr. during the Garlic Jr. Saga. A short, red-skinned Serpent demon, he is aggressive and cocky, often attacking before receiving permission from his superiors.

How does Salt die?

Salt was destroyed by an enraged Gohan with a powerful ki blast during the battle at Kami's Lookout. He was the first villain that Gohan ever killed, marking a significant moment in the young fighter's development.

What role does Salt play in the Garlic Jr. Saga?

Salt assisted Garlic Jr. and the other Spice Boys in capturing Kami at the Lookout and spreading the Black Water Mist across Earth. He later traveled to Kame House with the group to kidnap Gohan on Garlic Jr.'s orders.

What attack does Salt use against Gohan?

Salt opportunistically attacked Gohan when his guard was lowered and used his Surprise Blast in the fight. When Krillin intervened to shield Gohan from the blast, both Salt and Mustard laughed at the injured warrior, which helped trigger Gohan's latent power.

Who is Salt's partner among the Spice Boys?

Salt fights alongside Mustard during the battle at Kami's Lookout. The pair brutally beat Gohan and taunt him until the young Saiyan's latent power awakens and he destroys them both.

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