Episode 42— The Secret of Dr. Flappe
Aired December 10, 1986 · 25 min
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It is revealed that Ha-chan possesses a Dragon Ball, which he had concealed, aware that the villagers would be killed if they discovered it. The mayor suggests that Ha-chan remain in the village, but Ha-chan refuses, citing the danger posed by his self-destruct mechanism. To have the mechanism removed, the group travels to see Ha-chan’s creator, Dr. Flappe. However, Murasaki arrives there before them and attempts to steal Goku’s luggage in hopes of finding the Dragon Balls. His efforts are in vain, as the luggage only contains Goku’s bento, a single-portion meal. Ultimately, the self-destruct mechanism is successfully removed.
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