Before Chi-Chi or Ox-King could react, Gohan was snatched away. Garlic Jr., driven by a centuries-old grudge against Kami, sought the Dragon Balls to wish for . He intended to transform the Earth into a hellish landscape known as the Dead Zone , avenging his father who had been sealed away ages ago.
The cold mountain air of Mount Paozu was shattered not by a storm, but by a sudden, sinister presence. While Goku was away fishing, a group of shadow-clad warriors—the henchmen of the rogue Makyan, —descended upon the unsuspecting Son household. Their goal wasn't just chaos; they sought the Four-Star Dragon Ball fixed atop young Gohan’s hat. Dragon Ball Z Movie 01: The Dead Zone (Dub)
In a desperate final move, Garlic Jr. opened a rift to the , a void of darkness intended to suck in his enemies forever. The vacuum was unstoppable, dragging the heroes toward the abyss. However, the tide turned from an unexpected source: Gohan . Before Chi-Chi or Ox-King could react, Gohan was
Inside the palace, the battle was fierce. Garlic Jr., now immortal thanks to his granted wish, transformed into a hulking, muscular beast. Despite the combined efforts of Goku and Piccolo—who even shed their weighted clothing to push their power to the limit—the immortal Makyan couldn't be killed. The cold mountain air of Mount Paozu was