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The Fist of Son Goku

Manga ChapterCh. 161

Goku's Kamehameha-propelled fist punches clean through King Piccolo's chest, ending the Demon King's reign of terror once and for all. In his dying moments, Piccolo spits out a final egg containing his offspring, Piccolo Jr., who hatches almost immediately and swears vengeance. Yajirobe catches the falling Goku and carries him to safety as the world celebrates its liberation.

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The Finishing Blow

Propelled skyward by his Kamehameha, Goku rockets directly at King Piccolo with every last drop of his strength concentrated in a single fist. The Demon King attempts to block the incoming strike, but Goku's punch tears straight through his chest, piercing his body entirely. The impact is absolute and decisive. Piccolo hangs in the air for a moment, his expression frozen in disbelief that a child has defeated him.

A Final Act of Malice

Even in his dying seconds, Piccolo refuses to let his legacy end. He musters the last of his fading life force and spits out an egg from his mouth, launching it far across the horizon. The egg contains his final offspring and reincarnation. With this last act of defiance complete, Piccolo's body detonates in a violent explosion, erasing the Demon King from existence permanently.

Goku, completely spent from the battle, plummets toward the ground with no energy left to save himself. Yajirobe appears at the critical moment, catching the falling warrior and loading him into his hovercar. He speeds away from the ruined battlefield with the battered hero in tow.

A World Saved, A Threat Reborn

The remaining allies converge on the scene and find Tien Shinhan alive but exhausted. Bulma contacts the television stations to deliver the news: King Piccolo is dead, and the world is safe once more. The announcement spreads rapidly, bringing relief and celebration across the globe. The nightmare that gripped the planet has finally ended.

Far from the battlefield, the egg Piccolo launched with his dying breath has landed. It cracks open, and a small creature emerges. This is Piccolo Jr., the Demon King's last son and living continuation. The newborn fixes his gaze forward with cold determination and declares that he will avenge his father. Though the world celebrates its freedom, a new threat has already been born.

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