Piccolo, Gohan and others in “Unfinished Business”

(Piccolo is alone on planet Earth when it is about to explode and he is telepathically speaking to Gohan, who has already escaped the blowing planet) Gohan! Can you hear me?

Huh? Is that you, Piccolo?

Yes, it's me. I'm still here. I have a bit of a situation on my hands.

Don't tell me you're still on Earth! The last ship already took off.

Yes, I know. I was helping someone out when it left.

What!? Call my dad! He can come and get you!

Your dad's out of energy, Gohan. I could call Lord Kai, but I've decided to ride this one out. The Black Star balls are too dangerous. Look what they're doing to the Earth. If I die, they'll turn to stone and this will never happen again.

I don't want you to die!

It's okay, Gohan. I know now that it was meant to be this way. Sometimes, we have to look beyond what we want and do what's best.

But Piccolo! (Gohan is now crying)

Come now, it's alright. This is the path that I've chosen. Lets talk about something else. Like how you've matured. You've become a truly great warrior, Gohan. And yet, you've remained humble. You've shown me that power is nothing if not guided by love. And watching you grow has helped me grow, Gohan. That's why I'm here. (the lava and fire begins to rise around Piccolo) It's begun. Goodbye, my friend. Ahhhhhhhh!!! (Earth explodes and Piccolo dies with the planet)

(from a spaceship) Oh no! Piccolo!!!!!!!!

(with tears falling down his face) Piccolo...don't leave us! Piccolo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!