Merus recounts how the Grand Supreme Kai sacrificed his divine power ten million years ago to seal the magic of a planet-devouring sorcerer named Moro. Now that Moro has escaped the Galactic Prison, the Patrol needs the Grand Supreme Kai extracted from Good Buu. Goku and Vegeta volunteer to help and are deputized before joining Merus on a trial mission against the Macareni Siblings.
The Legend of Moro
Ten million years in the past, the Grand Supreme Kai and the South Supreme Kai battle Moro, a sorcerer who hurls comets from space and drains entire planets of their life energy. After absorbing a nearby world, Moro overwhelms both Kais. Galactic Police officers observing from afar identify him as the being behind 320 planetary extinctions but concede they cannot intervene.
With no alternative, the Grand Supreme Kai pours all of his divine power into the Kai Kai Matoru, a forbidden sealing technique. The strike incapacitates Moro, and the Galactic Patrol imprisons him. Though sentenced to death, no one was strong enough to carry it out, so he remained locked away until recently.
Deputized and Deployed
Merus finishes relaying this history to Goku, Vegeta, and Jaco. Moro likely regained a sliver of his magic, enabling his escape. The Patrol needs the Grand Supreme Kai extracted from Good Buu to perform the seal again, but Buu has fallen asleep and could stay that way for days. Goku volunteers to help capture Moro, and Vegeta reluctantly agrees. While talking with Merus, Vegeta quietly senses hidden strength in the young agent despite being unable to read his energy. The Galactic King appoints both Saiyans as temporary members; they wear the insignia on their own clothes rather than the standard uniform.
Train Heist on Planet Jung
An alert sends the group after the Macareni Siblings, repeat offenders who hijack a train carrying the precious mineral Blue Aurum. Merus leaps onto the train and confronts the leader, Pasta Macareni, who detaches a compartment and destroys the track beneath him. Using rocket boots and brute strength, Merus halts the runaway cars before they plunge off a cliff. The gang tries to flee in a ship, but Goku stops it. Vegeta notices that Merus had already sabotaged the vessel. Afterward, Vegeta questions Merus about concealing his power; Merus deflects. A scout soon reports Moro's position, and when Goku reaches out with his senses, Moro grins back, fully aware he is being tracked.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chapter does the Galactic Patrol arc start in the Dragon Ball Super manga?
The Galactic Patrol arc properly opens in chapter 43, Joining the Galactic Patrol!, collected in Volume 9. The chapter recaps Moro's history and deputizes Goku and Vegeta as Galactic Patrol officers.
How did the Grand Supreme Kai seal Moro ten million years ago?
Ten million years in the past, the Grand Supreme Kai and the South Supreme Kai battle Moro, a sorcerer who hurls comets from space and drains entire planets of their life energy. With no alternative, the Grand Supreme Kai pours all of his divine power into the forbidden sealing technique called the Kai Kai Matoru, which incapacitates Moro.
Why was Moro never executed after being imprisoned?
Though Moro was sentenced to death, no one was strong enough to carry it out, so he remained locked away in the Galactic Prison until recently. The Patrol believes Moro likely regained a sliver of his magic, which enabled his escape.
What is the train heist Merus stops in chapter 43?
An alert sends the group after the Macareni Siblings, repeat offenders who hijack a train carrying the precious mineral Blue Aurum. Merus leaps onto the train, halts the runaway cars using rocket boots and brute strength, and then Goku stops the gang's getaway ship.
What does Vegeta sense about Merus during the mission?
While talking with Merus, Vegeta quietly senses hidden strength in the young agent despite being unable to read his energy. After the heist, he questions Merus about concealing his power, but Merus deflects, and a scout soon reports Moro's position.
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