Korin

Korin the immortal cat sage is one of the most venerable beings on Earth, having lived for over eight hundred years as the guardian of Korin Tower, a sacred pillar that connects the land below to Kami's Lookout high above. Despite his diminutive feline appearance, Korin is a martial arts master of extraordinary wisdom and skill, having trained Master Roshi centuries ago and later guiding Goku through his first major power leap.Korin the immortal cat sage is one of the most venerable beings on Earth, having lived for over eight hundred years as the guardian of Korin Tower, a sacred pillar that connects the land below to Kami's Lookout high above. Despite his diminutive feline appearance, Korin is a martial arts master of extraordinary wisdom and skill, having trained Master Roshi centuries ago and later guiding Goku through his first major power leap. When Goku climbed the tower after being defeated by Mercenary Tao, Korin spent three days evading the boy's every attempt to seize the Sacred Water from him. The water itself was ordinary tap water; the true power came from the training, which sharpened Goku's reflexes to a superhuman edge and taught him to sense ki movement rather than rely on his eyes. Korin is also the sole cultivator of the mystical Senzu Beans, the reality-breaking legumes that instantly heal all wounds and restore full stamina with a single bite. The existence of Senzu Beans has saved the Z-Fighters countless times, turning certain defeat into possible victory. Korin continues to grow these beans on his tower, though his crops are frequently depleted by Yajirobe's gluttony and the Z-Fighters' ceaseless demand. His relationship with Kami and Mr. Popo establishes a chain of guardianship that has protected Earth for millennia. In Dragon Ball Super, Korin remains a source of wisdom and beans, occasionally visited by Goku for advice. His timeless, sleepy-cat demeanor and cryptic counsel mask an ancient intelligence that has witnessed hundreds of years of martial arts history. Korin embodies the quiet, patient wisdom that supports heroes without seeking glory, growing beans on a sacred tower while civilizations rise and fall below. ... Read more