Salza

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Evil-doer
Full Name	Salza
Alias	Thousar Sauzer Sauzaa Sauza Salsa
Origin	Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
Occupation	Leader of Cooler's Armored Squadron
Powers / Skills	Superhuman abilities Genius level intelligence Fighting Skills Energy manipulation Bilingualism
Hobby	Battle Posing Serving Cooler
Goals	Help Cooler achieve his goals (failed).
Crimes	Abuse Aiding and abetting Attempted infantcide Attempted muder
Type of Villain	Right-Hand Leader

“	Destroying Frieza was a feat a few could pull off. You may be a prestigious kill for us.	„
	~ Salza to Goku.

Salza is the secondary antagonist from the Dragon Ball Z movie, Cooler's Revenge. He is Cooler's right hand man and leader of the Cooler's Armored Squadron, alongside Neiz and Doore. In Fusion Reborn he follows Frieza instead of Cooler, who does not appear. He is Brench from the Planet of the same name.

He was voiced by Shō Hayami in the Japanese version, and by Michael Marco in the movie and Christopher R. Sabat in video games in the English version.

History

Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge

Salza was seen alongside his master as they witnessed Frieza destroyed Planet Vegeta. When he saw Goku's pod, he immediately ordered it's destruction, but was interrupted by Cooler who instead ordered to let Goku leaves, as it was Frieza's problem.

Years later, Salza accompanied Cooler to Earth in order to kill Goku in vengeance for destroying Frieza. He and his companions attacked Goku and his friends as they were on a camping trip and held their own against Goku until Cooler appeared. Cooler wounded the Saiyan (to protect Gohan from an attack) who fell in in the water. Since Cooler deduce they survived, the squad scoured the area looking for them. Later

Salza battles Piccolo

they were able to track Gohan and attempted to ambush him however, Piccolo appeared and killed both Neiz and Doore.

Salza began to fight the Namekian and attempted to defeat him with his Salza Blade technique, but Piccolo had the advantage in the battle and proved equal. However, Cooler appeared and took over the battle by easily striking down Piccolo instructing Salza to go after Gohan. Salza followed the boy and managed to destroy the bag of Senzu Beans that Gohan went to retrieve. Salza fought Gohan and Krillin again and defeated them easily. He made a move to the cave to finish Goku, while thinking it a fluke Goku actually defeated Frieza until he detected a large power level, before his scouter exploded. He looked up to see Goku had recovered from his injuries, as Gohan slipped him an extra bean he had on him. The now terrified Salza backed down, as Goku angrily threatened him to leave Earth while he could and slowly advanced on Salza before Cooler appeared with a defeated Piccolo. Regaining his wits, Salza informed Goku that Cooler was not Frieza as he believed but his older brother. Once Goku was stunned to see Cooler blast Piccolo, Salza then punched him in the face but saw it had no effect and the Saiyan angrily sent him flying into a mountain, using only his energy.

After Cooler was defeated, a battered Salza reappeared and gloated to the Z-fighters on how they are finished. He made a final attempt to destroy the weary Goku, Gohan, Krilin, and their allies but Piccolo blasted him through the chest with a Special Beam Cannon from afar, killing him.

Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn

Salza returns in Fusion Reborn when all of the villains escape hell, he now follows Frieza and appears as part of his Army of Hell. Salza flees after the defeat of Frieza and is later sent back to hell.

Powers and Abilities

Salza using the Salza Blade

Salza has superhuman abilities and the ability to manipulate energy in the form of flight and blasts, as well as his signature Salza Blade technique. Salza is also one of the greatest geniuses of his home planet and he is able to speak over 7,000 languages.

He seems to be the most tactical proficient in the Squadron, as he is able to quickly comprehend the strategy of Piccolo; albeit, his strength isn't strong enough to match his tactical skills. However, he was able to lie low, emerging after Cooler's defeat when Goku was worn out - although, once again, is outmatched by Piccolo.

Trivia

• Salza's English name is a pun on the Spanish condiment, "salsa". His Japanese name, Sauzer, is a pun on Thousand Island salad dressing.
• The Salza Blade resembles a light saber from the Star Wars movies.
  • He is the first character shown to channel ki into an energy sword, which is a technique that notably reappears used by Vegito and Goku Black/Zamasu.
• Salza is stated to be of the same alien race as Jeice and has a rivalry with him often arguing over who is more handsome or who is the better fighter.
• He speaks with a high pitched French accent.