Goku's one time archenemy, Piccolo is the second strongest being on the Earth, born as a concentration of Kami's negative spirits. He has powerful energy blasts, can split into two or four separate entities, and has the ability to regenerate limbs. He is often seen in a white cape. Originally from the far away planet Namek (although Piccolo doesn't know this for a long time), Piccolo starts off fighting Goku to rule the world. When the Saiyans arrive he joins forces with Goku. At first it is an uneasy alliance, but as the story unfolds, their bond becomes stronger.
While training Goku's son, Goha,n for the upcoming battle against the Saiyans, Piccolo develops a special bond with Gohan. Through Gohan, the only person who has ever been a friend to him, Piccolo starts changing character for the better. He ends up sacrificing his own life to save Gohan.
While battling with Frieza, Piccolo merges with Nail, the last of the Namekain warriors and former guardian of Guru. From this merging, Piccolo gains Nail's ancient Namek fighting style, greatly enhancing Piccolo's powers and abilities.
Moori inherited his mystical Namekian powers from Guru, before Guru passed on. He is now the current "father" of the Nameks and lives on New Namek. He is wise, witty, and funny. He gives advice to Dende when help is needed and can summon Porunga, the Namekian dragon.
The lone survivor from his village on the Planet Namek, Dende was rescued by Krillin and Gohan. Unlike Piccolo and other Namekian warriors, Dende does not possess strong fighting abilities. But he does have another crucial capability: the power to heal. Dende is thus important to the good guys during the battle with Frieza. Trustworthy and caring, Dende is loyal to Guru and his fellow Namekians. Later in Dragon Ball Z, Dende replaces Kami as the guardian of the Earth.
The wise, peace-loving, selfless, and good Guru is the eldest of all Namekians and father to all of his kind. Namekians are unisexual and are hatched from eggs. Guru is the creator of the Namekian Dragon Balls. When he passes away, the power that the Dragon Balls have to summon the Dragon, Porunga, and have wishes granted will also pass away. Because Guru is very old and sick, this is a great concern on his planet.
Using his powers, Guru brings out secret powers within Krillin and Gohan. He also bestows on Dende a powerful healing ability. Guru is guarded by Nail, a strong Namekian warrior who is trained in all the ancient Namekian fighting techniques.
Kami, guardian of Earth, is originally from the Planet Namek. He created the Dragon Balls on Earth. Desiring to be good and pure, Kami cast off his negative evil side which became Piccolo. Thus the two are mysteriously linked. If and when one passes away, the other will pass away also. And of course, if Kami passes away, so will the power of Earth's Dragon Balls.
He has some capability of seeing into the future, and can sense the change when Piccolo starts becoming a better person. Kami brings Tien, Yamcha, Chiaotzu, and Krillin together for training in the famous Pendulum Room, the center of all past, present and future, and then sends them back to Earth to prepare for the Saiyans. When Goku is killed fighting Raditz, Kami takes Goku to the "Next Dimension" for training with King Kai. Kami lives with his friend Mr. Popo on Kami's Lookout, a tower which floats high above the Earth. Later, Kami fuses with Piccolo to make Piccolo stronger.
The Namekian Dragon, Porunga, can be summoned after gathering all seven of the Namekian Dragon Balls. He is more brutal looking than the Earth Dragon, Shenron. Also, he has the power to grant three wishes instead of one, as long as the wishes do not exceed the power of the one who created the Dragon Balls, and as long as this creator lives.
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