The Z Fighters

What are the Z fighters?

The battle against the Saiyans, Vegeta and Nappa, is commonly considered the first time the Z-Fighters engaged enemies together. After Goku's death against Raditz, Piccolo trained Gohan to prepare for the arrival of the Saiyan warriors. Though several of the members expressed distrust of their former enemy, Piccolo, this first Z-Fighter roster consisted of Goku, his inexperienced son Gohan, Piccolo, Tien Shinhan, Krillin, Yamcha, and Chiaotzu. Yajirobe, though choosing not to join the fight, ended up playing an important role in repelling Vegeta by slicing off the Saiyan's tail, saving Goku's life. Unfortunately, the Z-Fighters were decimated in the battle against Nappa and his Saibamen, with only Goku, Krillin, Gohan, and Yajirobe surviving the fight. The deceased would train in Other World with King Kai like Goku, while the survivors (sans Yajirobe) headed to Namek with Bulma to find the Namekian Dragon Balls and revive their fallen comrades.