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Krillin makes his very first appearance in chapter # 25 first published in Weekly Shōnen Jump on June 3, 1985.

Here, he arrives at Master Roshi's island to become his apprentice.

It is here that he meets Goku, and the two become rivals.

However, after doing the hardships that Master Roshi assigns, the two become friends.

After finishing their training, Roshi has Krillin and his Goku compete in the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament.

Krillin beats the odored fighter Bacterian, who uses his stench as a weapon, and makes it to the semi-finals.

However, he is defeated by Jackie Chun, who is really Roshi in disguise, preventing his students from becoming arrogant with too many victories.

Krillin continues to train with Roshi and helps Goku to collect the Dragon Balls by fighting against General Blue participating in Baba's tournament.

However, he is quickly defeated by Count Dracula, who bites down on his head, causing blood to pour out.

Three years later, Krillin enters the 22nd World Tournament.

Again, he makes it to the semi-finals by defeating Chiaotzu, but loses to Goku.

Soon after, Krillin is killed by a henchman of King Piccolo, who wanted to steal Goku's Dragon Ball.

After Goku defeats Piccolo, Krillin is revived by the Dragon Balls.

Another 3 years later, Krillin enters the 23rd World Tournament.

This time however, he only makes it to the quarter-finals, losing to Piccolo Junior.