#kaio-ken

[bobauthorman]

"KAIO-KEN!"

"Kaio-what?"

POW!

[sweetescapeartist]

Hello there! Those are good in-depth character and ability examinations and explanations! I'm very happy to get to look into them!

I have a question regarding the Wolf Fang Fist. It's been a while since I've looked back to see it, but you said it functions similarly to the Kaio-ken technique, in that it increases Yamcha's strength, reaction time, and senses. Is there a particular source you're using for reference on this info, or is it an observation you made? I tried looking at the Dragon Ball Wiki, but I can't find anything about that bit of info.

Hey! And thank you!

To answer your question... There is no particular source that states what I claim. The similarity between the Wolf Fang Fist & Kaio-Ken is just an observation I made. However, what's said and shown in the manga is what lead me to the conclusion that the two techniques are similar.

A similar example is Instant Transmission. The Yardrats created the Instant Transmission technique that Goku knows, while the Supreme Kai have a similar teleportation technique that is far more advanced & doesn't rely on pinpointing the energy of someone you know.

Another instance is from the DBS manga continuity where Vegeta learns Forced Spirit Fission which is a technique similar to the Genki Dama/Spirit Bomb. There are other techniques that are similar to each other despite being developed separately & at different times. The Wolf Fang Fist & Kaio-Ken appear to be one of many instances of techniques being similar.

Both the Wolf Fang Fist & Kaio-Ken are techniques where the user enhances their battle power and physical abilities without becoming super buff like Roshi's Full Power form or SSJ Grade 3 & losing speed. The Kaio-Ken & Wolf Fang Fist share a similar principle to that, but they are techniques that not only increase strength but also speed.

WOLF FANG FIST:

The Wolf Fang Fist technique is shown in Dragon Ball chapter 8 & 37. The Neo Wolf Fang Fist is in 117. Yamcha channels a wolf spirit and his physical abilities are enhanced. We have never seen him use the technique combined with a ki blast. Yamcha becomes faster and stronger & reacts quicker. But as for how great of an increas this is? That is unknown.

KAI-O-KEN:

Similarly, the Kaio-Ken technique enhances the physical abilities, but also energy attacks. It is performed by controlling the ki in the body for a burst of energy.

The regular Kaio-Ken is like an advanced version of Wolf Fang Fist that can be multiplied. This is why I at times call the Wolf Fang Fist the "mortal Kaio-Ken." Same principles, but the technique King Kai taught is much more advanced.

I think it would've been cool to see Yamcha create a Wolf Fang Fist with multipliers after he trained under King Kai. Less stress on the body than the Kaio-Ken, but still gives an increase in power. But since enemies became so strong, not even techniques like the Kaio-Ken would have been much help for any character. Is it really worth it to damage yourself while fighting an enemy who is far stronger than Super Saiyans? The risk is way higher than the reward.

EXTRA:

Could Yamcha have possibly used a his Wolf Fang Fist technique or a twist on it after the Freeza Saga? Yes. Because most techniques don't have to be said in order to activate them. So, it is possible that Yamcha used an advanced version of the Wolf Fang Fist technique on the Cell Jr. he fought. But the Cell Jrs. can defeat Super Saiyans so... Using it against an opponent that strong doesnt add up to much.

The next time Yamcha used something like the Wolf Fang Fist was in "Yo! Son Goku & His Friends Return!" where a wolf spirit appeared behind him when he used the Spirit Ball technique to save Bulma, Puar, & Oolong. So lukely a mixture of the Wolf Fang Fist & Spirit Ball. Sadly, Yamcha doesn't fight in DBS even though he has regained his fighting spirit was shown in the OVA "Yo! Son Goku & His Friends Return!" & in the Tournament of Power Saga of the DBS anime (which was frustratingly played up for mediocre comedy). But we do get a scene in DBS EP 70 when Yamcha uses the "Wolf Fang Pitch."

I hope we see him use the Wolf Fang Fist again in the main series and that he has advanced it by learning how to multiply it or something.

[quantumleper]

The Most Epic Battle in All of Manga & Anime Begins | Dragon Ball Z | Frieza Saga

[nicksbloggingadventures]

Goku: Kaio Ken!!!!!!!!

[kxkarot]

Pstttt fellow goku writers. There's a surprise in my tags.

[theshadychamp]

Goku Vs Lord Slug!

Day 21 of Dragon Ball Madness!

[squashberri-art]

There’s not really anything I can say that can explain these but I want the world to see them

[mrplushgore]

I think Nappa got to Earth a few years to early. But Goku seems to be all caught up with his training!

[notmaplemable]

Jaune: Wanna see this cool thing I learned in a different dimension?

Ruby: Sure.

Jaune: KAIO-KEN!

RWBY: ...

Ruby: That's a lot of red.

Weiss: Kaio-what?

Blake: I think he's more muscular than my dad now.

Yang: No fucking fair!

[bobauthorman]

"Kaio-Ken!"

"Kaio-what?"

[angelofalls]

Powering up or a Kaio-Ken

(Okay okay, last one for now. I had too much fun and needed to get these drawings out of my system 😭💖)

[nicksbloggingadventures]

Not if I boop you as I go Kaio-Ken, Vegeta!!!!

Hey! Are you done now?! Or are you just scared to fight (boop) me?!

[tobiasdrake]

Hi there, love your DBZ analyses! It’s a lot of fun reading them, and you’ve made really good observations that I try to incorporate into my fics!

One thing I wanted to ask is if you think the humans might have been able to maintain a…stronger? Roll in the Android/Cell saga fights if they were allowed to seek out Goku to learn some of his techniques. Such as the Kaioken, which could theoretically give a bigger multiplier than Super Saiyan. Or the Spirit Bomb, a move we know Krillin is capable of using (at least, capable of using in a diminished form).

I just ask because I like to think of ways I could have the humans stay relevant in fights when writing fics. At least, whenever they haven’t made the decision to retire like Krillin and Yamcha have. (And no shade there, if they don’t want to be practitioners anymore that’s 100% valid.)

To the contrary, I think if the humans remained relevant, we'd see them devising new techniques and skills of their own distinct from the Kaio-ken and Genki-Dama. Possibly incorporating some of their ideas, but using their time on Kaio's world and beyond to develop their own unique styles.

That's always been how they operate. They're all innovators. They'll follow the trails Goku blazed in terms of training under the same masters, but they also spend a lot of time separately working on their unique arts. They create new techniques like the Sokidan/Spirit Ball or Shishin no Ken/Multiform or Kienzan/Destructo Disc, awaiting the day they'll show off what they've made to one another at the tournament. Even Piccolo falls into that rhythm after his defeat.

Ten even says as much when we briefly check in on him.

But because the human martial artists fell out of focus, we never get to find out what he means by this.

[newtypezaku]

I guess I got enough juice left for a Kaio Ken

[mmproductions]

KAIO-KEN!! QUADRUPLE THREAT!!

Krillin, Chiaotzu, Yamcha, and Tien power up to defeat whoever they're up against! Maybe this time they'll do it without Goku's help!