Dynamic Mess Em Up Punch

The Dynamic Mess Em Up Punch is as flashy as its absurdly long name suggests. Mr. Satan takes several dramatic steps backward to build distance, then charges at his opponent at full sprint before delivering a straight punch right between their eyes. The technique is performed with maximum theatrical flair, complete with war cries and exaggerated wind-up. Against ordinary martial artists, it might actually be impressive. Against the superhuman fighters Mr. Satan constantly finds himself surrounded by, it is harmless entertainment.

The technique's most memorable use came during the finals of the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament, where Mr. Satan faced Android 18. Knowing he stood absolutely no chance, Satan bribed 18 with the tournament prize money in exchange for letting him win. The Dynamic Mess Em Up Punch connected squarely with 18's face and accomplished exactly nothing. Android 18 openly mocked his lack of strength before voluntarily jumping out of the ring, handing Mr. Satan the championship. She later threatened to obliterate him if he did not deliver the promised money by the next day.

In Dragon Ball Super, Mr. Satan used a version of the punch to help Goku escape from Chi-Chi's fury. With a "Satan Punch" to the cheek, he gave Goku an excuse to pretend the blow was powerful enough to send him flying. Goku sold the hit dramatically, tumbling conveniently in the direction of his tractor, which he grabbed and flew away with while Chi-Chi screamed after him. The scene perfectly captures the comedic role Mr. Satan fills in the later series, where his greatest power is being in the right place at the right time to maintain his reputation through sheer luck and the goodwill of his vastly more powerful friends.