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1. Tenshinhan isn't an Earthling. He's got alien blood in him, so he shouldn't be compared to Krillin and Yamcha, and Yamcha's statement to Maron shouldn't count him.

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Actually, he is. You may be thinking of Daizenshuu 7 where it is stated that he is a descendant of the Three-Eyed Tribe.^[1] This is also commented on in Daizenshuu 4, where it states the same thing.^[2]

But there is no evidence of this in the manga. On the contrary, he is never fingered as anything but an Earthling like Krillin and Yamcha. In fact, when him, Piccolo, and Krillin are searching for Gero's lab, Piccolo calls them both Earthlings - not just Krillin, but Tenshinhan as well.

Piccolo: "Earthlings are so...inconvenient." (in response to Krillin saying he's cold)

Keep in mind that even though Daizenshuu 4 claims he is a descendant of the Three-Eyed people, it also classifies him as an Earthling with Krillin and the other usual suspects. The only blatant indication of Tenshinhan's race in the manga is the aforementioned Piccolo scene, and there he is considered an Earthling. The only indication that Tenshinhan isn't 100% human is the Daizenshuu entries. The manga always takes precedent over anything else, so if it says Tenshinhan is an Earthling, then he is an Earthling, not an alien.

There is also the interview by Toriyama where he's asked by a fan why Tenshinhan has a third eye, and Toriyama answers that it has to do with enlightenment.

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What's up with the third eye on my main man Tenshinhan? Is Tenshinhan human?
- Charles Moyer, California; Evan Coltin, Via Internet
T: In certain parts of Asia, beings with a third eye on their forehead are thought to be godlike and are said to possess the power of true seeing. It seems that Tenshinhan, who was raised by the evil Tsuru-Sen'nin [Crane Hermit], lost the ability to use the myriad powers of his third eye for good purposes.

So there you have it. The Daizenshuu makes one claim and contradicts itself in the process, while the manga doesn't support this claim and actually says differently, with Toriyama himself at least not backing up the Daizenshuu entries. Tenshinhan is indeed an Earthling. That should be all you need.

Pyrus the Vyrus

 

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Like I mentioned before, this article was written under the sense that the main three (Krillin, Tenshinhan, Yamcha) are Earthlings. What that means is that they are born on Earth, and are not from any notable lineage such as the Saiyans or Namekians. They are what we would consider especially gifted humans. For what it's worth, here are Daizenshuu 4's definitions:

Daizenshuu 4

 

The Earthling martial artists that came to fight alongside Goku throughout the long story. There are those who challenge their limits, those who fight for honor, and the like.

Daizenshuu 4

 

Earthlings largely divided into three varieties: human, animal, and monster. There exist sharp-minded people, people who have unique attacks, people with distinctive abilities, and the like.

Daizenshuu 4

 

Human-type Earthling: The most numerous kind of Earthling, the general human type. They mostly have no unique powers, but there are also some who have acquired exceptional abilities. There are those like Bulma and Dr. Brief who possess brilliant intelligence, those like Yajirobe who have great battle potential, those like Uranai Baba who have mysterious powers, and the like.

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Seeing as Chiaotzu, Gyumao, the King of Earth, Turtle, Pilaf, and Giran are all considered Earthlings, I don't see why people seem insistent on not counting Tenshinhan just because he has a drop of alien blood. I mean, I'm American, but I have Italian ancestors. Does than make me any less American? Tenshinhan is always grouped with the other Earthlings, is never mentioned in the series to be anything but an Earthling, and considers himself an Earthling, so it just seems to be people who for some reason can't accept the information that we're given multiple times about him not being the strongest Earthling who are insisting that he be counted as an alien, even though nothing, including the publication that mentions his ancestry, considers him to be one.

Alex KloonBoss

Sep 5 2013, 01:13 PM

KP , İm not sure for 100% humans surpassinh Frieza , like its never stated neither contradicted. İ think its possible.

Alex KloonBoss

Sep 5 2013, 07:47 PM

I agree with you.

supersaqer

Sep 5 2013, 07:56 PM

I'd roll with Humans > Freeza.

IllogicalGlory

Sep 6 2013, 03:23 AM

Tien is taller than Freeza, so he's stronger too. Simple logic.

Darth Pyrus

Sep 6 2013, 03:20 AM

Alex KloonBoss

Sep 5 2013, 07:47 PM

I agree with you.

Good, you should. Or I'd impale you.