Yajirobe
CharacterYajirobe is a rotund, ill-tempered samurai and reluctant ally of the Dragon Team. Despite his cowardly nature and love of eating, Yajirobe has delivered several of the most important interventions in Dragon Ball history, often at moments when no one else could.
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Role and Significance
Yajirobe first appears during the King Piccolo Saga as a wild mountain samurai who crosses paths with Goku. His swordsmanship is genuinely impressive; he easily kills Cymbal, one of King Piccolo's demon spawn, and later climbs Korin's Tower to deliver Senzu Beans to Goku. This establishes Yajirobe's recurring role: he lives at Korin's Tower, rarely fights, but delivers critical supplies and assistance at pivotal moments.
His single greatest contribution comes during the Saiyan Saga. After Vegeta transforms into a Great Ape and begins crushing Goku, Yajirobe sneaks up behind the giant ape and slices off his tail with his katana, forcibly reverting Vegeta to his base form. This act, performed by one of the weakest named characters in the series, arguably saves the entire planet. Yajirobe is terrified the entire time and immediately hides afterward, but his bravery in that one moment is genuine. He continues to reside at Korin's Tower throughout the series, growing Senzu Beans and occasionally descending to deliver them during crises, cementing his reputation as the most useful coward in Dragon Ball.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yajirobe stronger than Goku?
Yajirobe is one of the weakest named characters in the series, not stronger than Goku. His strength lies in his swordsmanship and his willingness to act at critical moments, such as cutting off Vegeta's Great Ape tail during the Saiyan Saga, rather than in raw combat power.
What happened to Yajirobe in Dragon Ball?
Yajirobe continues to reside at Korin's Tower throughout the series, growing Senzu Beans and occasionally descending to deliver them during crises. The wiki describes him as the most useful coward in Dragon Ball, performing critical interventions like cutting off Vegeta's tail while otherwise staying out of fights.
Are Yajirobe and Korin married?
Yajirobe and Korin are not married. Yajirobe lives at Korin's Tower as an associate, helping cultivate Senzu Beans and delivering them to the Z Fighters, in a partnership based on shared work rather than family relation.
Does Yajirobe appear in DBZ?
Yes. Yajirobe plays a critical role during the Saiyan Saga of Dragon Ball Z, when he sneaks up behind Great Ape Vegeta and slices off his tail with his katana, forcibly reverting Vegeta to base form and arguably saving the planet. He continues to deliver Senzu Beans throughout the series.
How did Yajirobe defeat Vegeta?
Yajirobe did not defeat Vegeta in direct combat. After Vegeta transformed into a Great Ape and began crushing Goku, Yajirobe sneaked up behind the giant ape and sliced off his tail with his katana, forcibly reverting Vegeta to his base form so Goku and the others could finish the fight.
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