EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the shocking erasure of Universe 9 just one episode prior, the Tournament of Power's consequences are now viscerally real, and this episode channels that urgency into individual character showcases — starting with Krillin. Sitting at episode 99 of 131, this is early-stage tournament action where Universe 7's roster gets established before the arc narrows its focus toward the dominant fighters. It sets the groundwork for how supporting fighters will contribute to survival and builds the team cohesion that becomes critical in later, higher-stakes eliminations.