Vinegar
CharacterVinegar is the largest and most muscular member of the Spice Boys, serving under Garlic Jr. during the Garlic Jr. Saga. A hot-tempered, purple-skinned Serpent demon, he is impulsive and violent, frequently needing to be restrained by his leader Spice.
Biography and Story Role
Vinegar helped Garlic Jr. and the Spice Boys seize control of the Lookout, capturing Kami and spreading the Black Water Mist. His impulsive nature was a constant issue; Spice had to stop him from killing an unconscious Piccolo, explaining that the Namekian was needed alive to use the Dragon Balls. Vinegar cared about his comrades and wanted to help Salt and Mustard against Gohan, but Garlic Jr. ordered him to stand back.
When Salt and Mustard were killed by Gohan, Vinegar was furious and demanded revenge. His primary opponent during the saga was Krillin, whom he overpowered with ease. Vinegar even caught one of Krillin's Destructo Discs and threw it back at him. He brutally kicked Krillin off the Lookout to fall to his apparent death.
When the Makyo Star drew close, Vinegar transformed into a much larger and more powerful form. He and Spice teamed up against Gohan, but the young Saiyan's rage at seeing Krillin's fall triggered his latent power. Gohan's Double Masenko destroyed both Vinegar and Spice in a single blast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Vinegar in Dragon Ball Z?
Vinegar is the largest and most muscular member of the Spice Boys, serving under Garlic Jr. during the Garlic Jr. Saga. A hot-tempered, purple-skinned Serpent demon, he is impulsive and violent, frequently needing to be restrained by his leader Spice.
How did Vinegar die?
Vinegar is killed alongside Spice by Gohan's Double Masenko. After Vinegar kicks Krillin off the Lookout to his apparent death, Gohan's rage triggers his latent power and a single Masenko blast destroys both Vinegar and Spice simultaneously.
Does Vinegar beat Krillin?
Yes. Vinegar overpowers Krillin with ease during their fight on the Lookout, even catching one of Krillin's Destructo Discs and throwing it back at him. He then brutally kicks Krillin off the Lookout, an act that ultimately ignites Gohan's hidden power.
Why did Spice stop Vinegar from killing Piccolo?
Spice stopped Vinegar from killing an unconscious Piccolo because the Namekian was needed alive to use the Dragon Balls. Vinegar's impulsive nature was a constant problem for the Spice Boys, and Spice often had to rein him in.
Is Garlic Jr. a good guy or bad guy?
Garlic Jr., the master Vinegar serves, is a villain. He is the main antagonist of Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone and reappears as the main antagonist of the Garlic Jr. Saga, where he leads the Spice Boys, including Vinegar, in their attempt to enslave Earth with the Black Water Mist.
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- Created byAkira Toriyama
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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