Editing Mercenary Tao (section)

====Piccolo Jr. Saga====
In the [[Piccolo]] Jr. Saga, Tao is rebuilt as a cyborg after his defeat at the hands of Goku, with the help of his brother Shen and the money he earned as an assassin. Now known as Cyborg Tao, he enters the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament with the goal of exacting revenge on Goku and Tien Shinhan. During the preliminary rounds, he brutally defeats [[Chiaotzu]], revealing his intent to kill Tien for betraying him and to seek retribution from Goku for ruining his reputation.

When Tao faces Tien in the tournament, they have a tense standoff. Tao struggles to find any weakness in Tien’s stance and attacks, but Tien easily dodges and counters, knocking Tao to the ground before he can even comprehend what happened. Recognizing that Tien has become much stronger, Tao reluctantly gives him credit. Despite this, Tao refuses Tien’s offer to leave the tournament to avoid embarrassment, as Tien still respects him for teaching him how to fight.

Determined to win by any means necessary, Tao resorts to underhanded tactics. He uses a concealed knife to slash Tien’s chest, permanently scarring him. Tien denounces Tao for losing his honor and the pride of a warrior. Although Tao is disqualified for using a weapon, he ignores the rules and continues fighting, openly admitting that he only entered the tournament to kill Tien and Goku, not to win. He even threatens to kill the tournament announcer when asked to leave the ring.

Tao attempts to use his Super Dodon Wave against Tien, believing it will finish him off. However, Tien effortlessly nullifies the attack with a Kiai and then knocks Tao unconscious with a single punch. Tien then carries the defeated Tao to his brother, Master Shen, who leaves the tournament in disgrace, carrying Tao away.