Who Is Chao-Zu? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Chao-Zu is a Shueisha comic book character, the alter ego of Chaozu, with over 299 comic issue appearances. Chaozu is a character from the manga/anime Dragon Ball. He is best friends with fellow fighter Tien. He is small but very strong fighter and phychic.

Who is Chao-Zu?

Master of telepathy, Chiaotzu has the power to stop people in their tracks and to communicate telepathically. This white-skinned, red-cheeked little being is the devoted companion of Tien . A strong fighter in his early days, Chiaotzu does not hesitate to throw himself onto Nappa's back and self-destruct in an attempt to save his friends. However, his power level does not increase as dramatically as the other Z Fighters . Thus, Chiaotzu is not a major warrior in the later episodes of Dragon Ball Z. Powers and Abilities A powerful psychic and fighter, Chiaotzu is a student of the Crane School alongside Tien. Unlike Tien, Chiaotzu has master more mental prowess and uses this to hsi advantage. Chiaotzu has a strong level of telekinesis, being able to launch boulders at his opponent as well as using the singature techniques of the Crane School.

Key facts

Chao-Zu is of human origin and first appeared in "No. 13, 1987". The character is published by Shueisha. With 299 recorded issue appearances, Chao-Zu ranks among the most featured characters in comics.