Upa

Upa lives with his father Bora at the base of Korin Tower in the Sacred Land of Korin, where their tribe serves as hereditary guardians of the holy site. He first met Goku when the young Saiyan arrived searching for a Dragon Ball during his conflict with the Red Ribbon Army. Despite his timid nature, Upa showed courage by standing alongside his father against the Army soldiers who came to claim the Dragon Ball by force.

Tragedy struck when the assassin Mercenary Tao arrived on orders from Commander Red. Tao killed Bora effortlessly, leaving Upa devastated and alone. This event became one of the emotional catalysts that drove Goku to challenge Korin Tower, train under Master Korin, and ultimately destroy the entire Red Ribbon Army. The bond between Goku and the grief-stricken Upa showed a protective side of Goku's personality that would become central to his character throughout the series.

After defeating the Red Ribbon Army and gathering all seven Dragon Balls, Goku used his wish to revive Bora, reuniting father and son. This was one of the first times the Dragon Balls were used for a purely compassionate purpose in the series, setting a precedent for their use as tools of restoration rather than personal gain. Upa appeared briefly in later sagas as an adult, still living in the Sacred Land of Korin with his father, a quiet reminder of the people Goku has protected throughout his journey.