Summary
Convinced that the explosion was Piccolo’s ace in the hole, Gokū firmly believes that he can win. He charges up his own ki and launches a physical attack on Piccolo, culminating in a crushing blow to the stomach that stuns the demon. Gokū leaps into the air and hovers over the arena before launching another Super Kamehameha straight down at Piccolo, creating a huge explosion and a giant crater. After landing, Gokū asks the announcer to start counting to ten.
Initially believed to be dead, the fact that God is still alive proves that Piccolo is not, and the countdown begins. When the count reaches its peak, everyone begins to join in, believing that their hero has won; However, Piccolo jumps at the last literal second, shooting Kikōha from his mouth towards Goku, impaling Goku in the shoulder and leaving a gaping wound.
