Episode 77— Pilaf's Tactics
Aired September 2, 1987 · 25 min
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After Uranai Baba reveals the location of the seventh Dragon Ball, Goku immediately departs on Kinto'un to retrieve it. However, he discovers that the Dragon Ball is in the possession of Pilaf and his henchmen, who had previously caused trouble for Goku and his companions. A confrontation ensues as Pilaf, who intends to use the Dragon Ball to take over the world, challenges Goku. Pilaf engages Goku in battle using his mecha, the Pilaf Machine, and though he puts up a surprisingly strong fight, he ultimately loses. Goku successfully claims the final Dragon Ball.
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