Freeza, his self-respect stinging from Goku's fierce attack, decides to destroy Planet Namek. He sends a powerful energy wave into the planet's core. However, as a result of restraining his power, for fear of blowing himself up, five minutes worth of leeway remain before the planet explodes. Meanwhile, having arrived at the spaceship, Gohan sets off in search of Bulma so that they can return to Earth. The final battle between Goku and Freeza then gets underway.