Staff Officer Black

ブラック参謀

Adjutant Black is not given a significant role in the Dragon Ball series. Soft-spoken and quick-witted, Black executes Commander Red's orders and updates Red on the status of the remaining Red Ribbon officers. It is also worth noting that Black is one of the few Black characters to appear in Dragon Ball. After overhearing Red's joyful speech about becoming taller, Black was appalled, stating that Red's mad ambition has cost the Army dearly, as demonstrated by Goku's invasion, and may eventually lead to its defeat. Red replies that it does not matter how many soldiers he risks, provided he reaches his goal, and makes it clear that Black is merely a lackey and, like the rest of the Red Ribbon Army, expendable. Enraged, Black then shoots Red in the head with his pistol, killing him instantly. In the anime, Goku is offered a position in Black's new army—the Black Ribbon Army—which Goku refuses. Goku kills Black after Black attempts to kill him in a robotic suit.