As this volume begins, Goku is still trapped in the Home for Infinite Losers and the other heroes of Earth are fighting a losing battle with the improved version of Android 17. Among the first victims of the evil android is the ever-unfortunate Krillin. Realizing that Earth needs Goku again, Piccolo makes a huge sacrifice to allow Goku to escape. Goku immediately engages Super 17, but even after Goku powers up to Super Saiyan 4, victory seems unlikely. Pan is nowhere in sight, but an assist from another mighty lady in the Dragon Ball universe just might give Goku the edge he needs.