Piccolo originates as the reincarnation of King Piccolo, conceived moments before his predecessor's death to inherit his memories and desire for world domination. Initially driven by vengeance against Goku, he served as the primary antagonist in the Piccolo Jr. Saga, displaying ruthless combat tactics and disregard for others' lives during the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament. Despite his villainous roots, Piccolo demonstrated occasional honor, sparing Krillin after his tournament submission and saving a mother and daughter from storm debris. His pragmatic nature later led him to ally with Goku against Raditz, marking the start of his transition. A pivotal shift occurred when Piccolo took Gohan under his tutelage to prepare for the Saiyan threat. Their training forged an unexpected bond, with Gohan becoming the first to view Piccolo as more than a monster. This relationship catalyzed his redemption, culminating in his sacrificial death protecting Gohan against Nappa. This act solidified his alignment with Earth's defenders, establishing him as a permanent Dragon Team member. Piccolo's evolution continued through fusions: merging with Nail on Planet Namek enhanced his physical power, while assimilating with Kami restored their original identity as a unified Namekian, granting Kami's wisdom and tactical acumen. These fusions resolved his inherent connection to Kami and eradicated his remaining demonic traits. By the events of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, Piccolo acts as a surrogate family member to Gohan's household. He regularly picks up Gohan's daughter Pan from school, trains her in basic combat like Buku-jutsu, and expresses frustration over Gohan's neglect of martial training. His tactical leadership demonstrates when he infiltrates the Red Ribbon Army base alone, disguises as a soldier, and orchestrates a staged kidnapping of Pan to provoke Gohan into action. During this conflict, Shenron unlocks his latent potential in a Power Awakening form, lightening his skin and increasing musculature. Shenron then grants an additional "bonus" transformation, Orange Piccolo, altering his skin to orange with dark orange arms, red pupils, black eye markings, sharply pointed antennae, and a bulkier physique. A symbol representing Namekian pride—depicting the Ajisa tree linked to Shenron—manifests on his gi. This form amplifies his abilities to match Goku's power level, though he humorously forgets his Great Namekian gigantification ability until reminded by Krillin against Cell Max. Piccolo's personality remains stern and introverted, favoring solitude and meditation. He employs analytical combat strategies, assessing opponents' weaknesses against foes like Gamma 2 and Cell Max, and often uses verbal persuasion—a trait influenced by Nail. His relationship with Pan reflects a softer mentorship style compared to his harsh training of young Gohan. He displays recurring forgetfulness regarding his own capabilities, neglecting gigantification and later his fluency in Namekian. Orange Piccolo plays a decisive role against the Red Ribbon Army's androids: he defeats Gamma 2 with a single strike and restrains Cell Max using enhanced gigantification, enabling Gohan's final blow. His development from a vengeance-driven antagonist to a strategic protector underscores his narrative significance.