Turles
CharacterTurles is a rogue Saiyan warrior who bears a striking resemblance to Goku. He is the main antagonist of the film Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might, where he threatens Earth by planting the Tree of Might, a parasitic plant that drains a planet's life energy to produce power-enhancing fruit.
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Turles was a low-class Saiyan who survived the destruction of Planet Vegeta by being off-world at the time. Rather than serving under Frieza, he assembled his own band of mercenaries called the Turles Crusher Corps and traveled the galaxy planting the Tree of Might on various planets. The tree absorbs all life energy from the planet it grows on, producing a fruit that dramatically increases the power of anyone who eats it.
When Turles arrived on Earth, he planted the tree and its rapid growth began draining the planet's vitality. Goku and the Dragon Team attempted to stop him, but Turles consumed the fruit of the tree and gained a temporary power boost that allowed him to overpower Goku. The battle turned when Goku gathered energy from the remaining life force on Earth to form a Spirit Bomb, which he used to destroy both Turles and the Tree of Might.
Though Turles is a movie-only character and not part of the main continuity, he has appeared in numerous video games and spin-off material. His resemblance to Goku is explained as a common physical type among low-class Saiyan warriors, not a familial connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Turles related to Goku?
No. Turles' resemblance to Goku is explained as a common physical type among low-class Saiyan warriors, not a familial connection. He is a separate rogue Saiyan, not a brother or relative.
Why does Turles look like Goku?
Turles' resemblance to Goku is explained as a common physical type among low-class Saiyan warriors. Both were born into the low-class tier, and the writers used the shared archetype rather than family ties.
Who kills Turles?
Goku kills Turles. After Turles consumed the fruit of the Tree of Might and overpowered Goku, the battle turned when Goku gathered energy from the remaining life force on Earth to form a Spirit Bomb, which he used to destroy both Turles and the Tree of Might.
Is Turles stronger than Goku?
After consuming the Fruit of the Tree of Might, Turles gained a temporary power boost that allowed him to overpower Goku. Without the fruit he is a low-class Saiyan, but the artificial boost made him a credible threat that required a Spirit Bomb to defeat.
What is the Tree of Might?
The Tree of Might is a parasitic plant Turles plants on inhabited worlds. It absorbs all life energy from the planet it grows on, producing a fruit that dramatically increases the power of anyone who eats it. Turles traveled the galaxy planting it on various planets with his band of mercenaries, the Turles Crusher Corps.
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