After Planet Vegeta's destruction by the tyrant Frieza,the remaining Saiyans are deceived into believing their planet was destroyed by a "meteor". Prince Vegeta,one of the survivors,is certain that this is a lie,and seeks vengeance on Frieza. Somewhere in the universe,a Saiyan baby is sent to conquer earth. The first Arc follows Kakarot through his battles against the Earthlings.