On TV, the newscaster announces the loss of an eastern sector. Buruma wants to go help, but Oolong doesn't want to die, and Kamesennin knows that he can't do anything useful. So, Pool hopes that Yamcha won't die and Buruma prays that Gokuu will arrive in time. Gokuu hopes the same thing. 20 minutes after noon.
Bats start gathering.
Piccolo tells Gohan that after 1 year, they need to be strong. They greet each other, and Kuririn has to explain why he's come. Gohan finally recognize the noseless one as having been at Kamesennin's place. Gohan says that Kuririn is small, but strong, and Kuririn broods over this slight. Kuririn asks about Piccolo, and the kid says the demon king is a good guy.