| Nappa | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 ナッパ Nappa | |||
| Debut | Page 25 | ||
| Race | Saiyan | ||
| Date of birth | Around Age 700/Age 710 | ||
| Date of death | Age 794 (revived) | ||
| Height | 6'10" | ||
| Family | |||
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"Everyone here is above you, and I'm not talking about height. You won't be able to land a single hit in this whole tournament." |
Nappa (ナッパ, Nappa) from Universe 13 is an elite Saiyan warrior from Planet Vegeta and was the general of the Saiyan army that worked under Freeza, being one of the few survivors after the genocide of the Saiyans. The four Saiyans at one point overthrew Freeza of his title as emperor of the universe and has caused destruction among their universe since then.
After becoming possessed and turned into a Majin by Babidi of Universe 11, Nappa was eventually killed by Gohan of Universe 16 and subsequently revived.
Appearance[]
Despite over 30 years has passed from his canonical debut, Nappa fundamentally looks the same due to his Saiyan genetics, but is now over 80 years old.
Nappa is a tall and muscular man. Though his Saiyan genes give him the appearance of someone in their mid-30s, Nappa is approximately 80 years old when he is first shown in the series. Nappa's mustache splits into two sections. He is also bald.
Like most Saiyans, Nappa wears a scouter, though gives it up by the time of the Multiverse Tournament after learning to sense ki.
Personality[]
Nappa has quite a destructive personality and loves demolition to an extreme level.
Nappa also has a very cocky personality, as he enjoys toying with his opponents. Nappa is somewhat sadistic, and his sadism is strongest towards those he cannot stand. He tends to fight first and makes use of his brawn more so than his brain. However, his great ego would immediately vanish the second someone stronger arrives. However, he would still eliminate anyone as quickly as possible when losing patience with them.
Oftentimes, he allows his anger to get the best of him, becoming extremely enraged and infuriated and unable to think properly, which results in Vegeta constantly reminding or, in some cases, ordering him to calm down. Whenever Vegeta tells off Nappa for acting asinine, or not listening, Nappa apologizes to Vegeta, usually in a slightly fearful state, and then proceeds to claim he was not thinking straight, showing his respect for Vegeta.
Like his Universe 18 self, he is very proud of himself and his traits, bordering in overconfidence when having to deal with weaker foes, but very realist when overpowered.
Multiverse Tournament[]
First Round[]
Nappa participates in the very first round of the tournament against a Namekian named Cargo, from Universe 10. The two at first seem fairly even, as Nappa tells Cargo that he had slaughtered the entire Namekian race in his universe. Cargo is unphased by the comment, but Nappa soon gains the upper-hand and easily defeats Cargo without a scratch. It is during this battle that Gohan from Universe 18 notes that Nappa is much stronger than the one from his universe. Afterwards he was ordered by his Vegeta to close his eyes, when Vegeta from Universe 10 creates an artificial moon.
Later Appearances[]
Following Goku's victory over Mahissu, Universe 13 Vegeta decides to introduce himself and his companions to Universe 18. Following Kakarotto's introduction and a display of arrogance from Universe 13 Vegeta, Universe 18 Vegeta shakes them and also states the humor in the fact that he killed Nappa in his universe, leaving Nappa in a state of shock. He and Raditz mock each other and make various comments of the matches.
A Good Night of Sleep[]
Gohan from Universe 18 goes and visits the Universe 13 room. As he does, he takes a glance at each Saiyan and thinks back at how their acts affected his childhood. Gohan remembers Nappa killing all his family and friends in the past. Nappa witnesses how Gohan effortlessly pushes a transformed Kakarotto to the wall, and realizes how inferior he is.
Second Round[]
His next fight is with Freeza from Universe 8. Despite Nappa being many times stronger than his Universe 18 counterpart, both Kakarotto and Vegeta consider him completely outclassed by Freeza. Before the match, Nappa constantly taunts Freeza, angering him greatly. But as the match begins, Nappa instantly forfeits. He then reveals that he and Raditz, knowing that Nappa had no chance anyway, thought it would be funny to anger Freeza but then have Nappa forfeit so that Freeza could not lay a hand on him without getting disqualified. Out of rage, Freeza executes his solider Butta, leaving Jeece shocked. Without knowing it, this "win" burnt more than a hypothetical loss, sign of ho great that idea was. Later after witnessing Prince Vegeta's surprising defeat, he and Raditz are mocked by Kakarotto, who gloats about being the only participant of their universe left in the tournament. He is later convinced that it would be better to forfeit and return home, but this idea is shot down by the freshly resurrected prince.
Third Round[]
At the end Nappa and the Saiyans are still present, once to watch Kakarotto's battle and also to watch the other Saiyans to learn from them. Like his companions he's very surprised to see Kakarotto's new tail and his subsequent transformations in Oozaru and Golden Oozaru. He's convinced that the Universe 18's Vegeta must be able to transform into Super Saiyan 3 like his Vegeta was able to, and is surprised to never see that; however not so surprised to witness Kakarotto's defeated and stays silent when Vegeta orders the healer to let him be. He also noticed when Raditz offers himself to speak again with the Kaioshin from Universe 9. When Kakarotto is finally healed, he is in their quarters and gets interrupted by a furious Kakarotto who demands to see his brother. Just when they begin to argue, Babidi's spell hits both of them, transforming them in his underlings. Both of them are absent during the lunch, which makes Vegeta suspicious.
Majin Invasion[]
At the end of the third round, Nappa and Kakarotto reveal themselves as Majins enslaved by Babidi and the attack Universe 18, where Goten is guarding Bra and Videl. While the young half-Saiyan holds Kakarotto back, Nappa tries to attack the Bra and Videl, but he's struck by surprise by a distressed Bra, and briefly knocked back. Angered, he follows them. As Bra and Videl attempt to fly away, Nappa grabs Bra's foot and throws her to the ground, wounding her greatly. Videl then lashes out at Nappa, only to be elbowed by Nappa and brutally injured. Nappa, with his foot on Videl's stomach, has his foot chopped off by Gohan of Universe 16. Nappa then grabs Bra and holds her hostage, demanding that they give him senzu beans. Gohan, enraged, grabs Bra from Nappa's clutches and chops off his right arm, then proceeding to mutilate Nappa, killing him.
Power & Abilities[]
Nappa has significantly improved compared to what was seen from him in canon. As the third strongest among his group, it is assumed his power easily surpasses all of Freeza's elites. However he is still woefully inferior to Freeza, especially if he's in his final form.
Author Comments[]
Nappa is considered to be "big elite' according to Salagir. He also believes that Nappa's power level wasn't between 3,000-4,000 since he didn't fear Goku's initial power level of 5,000. At the end Salagir thinks Nappa's level is between 8,000-10,000.[1] At least by the same point in canon, Salagir believes he cannot raise his power level despite giving off the impression that he can. He also reiterates that his power level is at least 8,000.[2] Salagir again stated that Nappa should be able to crush Goku if he had a power level of 5,000 since Nappa's should be 8,000.[3]
When Vegeta was six years old, Nappa surpassed him since his power level was 8,000 compared to his 6,500. Considered an 'old' elite Saiyan warrior, he became Vegeta's instructor.[4]
Techniques[]
Flight: The ability to levitate by manipulating one's own ki. Nappa displayed this several times over the course of his life.
Ki Sensing: The ability to detect powers unaided. Nappa asked Raditz to teach him this during their imprisonment on Lord Slug's Planet. By the time of the Multiverse Tournament, Nappa seems to have mastered this since he no longer wears a scouter.
Volcano Explosion: Nappa rises his right hand with his index and middle fingers up, releasing a white Exploding Wave. While Nappa himself has yet to use this, Kakarotto during his battle against Vegeta in the novel used this move.
Transformation[]
Oozaru[]
- Main article: Oozaru
While never seen, Nappa has the ability to transform into an Oozaru. He stopped his own transformation during Vegeta's battle against his own counterpart.
Forms (Former)[]
Majin[]
- Main article: Manipulation Sorcery
Nappa was subsequently possessed by Babidi, along with Kakarotto to do his bidding. He attained increased power, and said power remained even after Majinization ended. He used his entire time to chase down Bra and Videl. He was subsequently disabled and killed by Gohan. Upon being revived by Zen Buu, the possession was removed.
Tournament Battles[]
| Round | Result | Opposent | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | LOSS | Freeza | Forfeit | |
| 1 | WIN | Cargo | KO |
- Nappa vs. Cargo of Universe 10 (victory) from page 38 to page 41 (victory)
- Nappa vs. Freeza of Universe 8 from page 554 to page 545 (defeated by forfeit)
Outside Tournament Battles[]
- Majin Nappa vs. Bra of Universe 18 (defeat)
Trivia[]
- Nappa wears a slightly altered piece of armor in the Multiverse Tournament from the one seen in canon.[5]
References[]
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