Chasing Bullet

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The Chasing Bullet (ついびだん, Tsuibidan; Literally meaning "Tracking Bullet") is an energy wave attack used by Piccolo.

History

Piccolo used this attack in a similar manner to the Explosive Demon Wave with one arm supporting the one that is firing the wave of energy itself. The wave of energy is yellow-orange in color and is faster than the Explosive Demon Wave. It also has the ability to home in on its target with considerable power, but not as much as the Explosive Demon Wave.

History

Dragon Ball

Piccolo used this attack in an enraged attempt to defeat Son Goku at the 23rd Tenkaichi Tournament. Goku was at first dismissive of it and unimpressed by its unoriginality, so he simply leaped out of the way. He soon realized that he was mistaken, however, after the Chasing Bullet turned around and came right back at him. Goku then lept high into the air and fired a Kamehameha to stay ahead of it. Goku suddenly dropped out of the air and ran toward Piccolo, leading the beam directly into the horrified Namekian. Piccolo's arm became badly wounded, forcing him to rip it off and regenerate a new one.

Dragon Ball Z

Piccolo used the Chasing Bullet while training with a clone to prepare for the two Saiyans' arrival.

Films

Piccolo firing what appears to be a one-handed Chasing Bullet.

There is speculation that Piccolo used this attack in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge to vaporize Doore, one of Cooler's henchman. The beam's color, considerable power, and homing capability lead many to believe that this is the case.

Data books

It is named Tsuibi Kikōha (追尾 気功波, Tsuibi Kikōha; Literally meaning "Tracking Spirit Work Wave") in Dragon Ball: Daizenshū 7.

Character meaning

• 追 (tsui) = chase
• 尾 (bi) = tail
• 追尾 (tsuibi) = tracking
• 弾 (dan) = bullet