In this episode, the battle against Vegeta reaches a critical turning point. As Goku is being crushed by Vegeta in his Great Ape form, Gohan and Krillin attempt to intervene. The "hero" referenced in the title is , who unexpectedly leaps from his hiding spot to slice off Vegeta's tail with his sword, forcing the Saiyan to revert to his normal form. Original Air Date (US): August 9, 2005
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Krillin attempts to use a Destructo Disc to cut Vegeta's tail but misses as Vegeta senses the attack and jumps. In this episode, the battle against Vegeta reaches