This included evils such as Emperor Pilaf and the Red Ribbon Army. Typically, this brought the group into conflict with a host of villainous characters who sought to use the Dragon Balls for their own selfish desires, whereas the Dragon Ball Gang desired the balls for good. Their original purpose for coming together was not to protect the Dragon Balls, but to use them themselves.
Goku and Piccolo form the first 'Z-Fighter' alliance to battle Raditz and save Gohan.Ī similar team already existed in the Dragon Ball anime, the Dragon Ball Gang.
