Master Roshi, also known as the Turtle Hermit, is a fictional character in the Dragonball series. Master Roshi is a very skilled fighter and is the first master to train the Dragonball series hero, Goku. Roshi lives in a tiny island called Kami Island with his 1000 year old friend, the turtle. During his free time, he is always seen sitting by the beach and reading magazines of women clad in bikini. In a moment of excitement especially when involving a woman, Roshi's nose will bleed.
Master Roshi holds the distinction to wield the "Kamehameha" wave, the technique in which fascinated little Goku. Goku subsequently copied and perfected the technique to its destructive level. While training both young Kulilin and young Goku for the World Martial Arts tournament, he realized that both his students possesses great powers and would easily win the tournament.
Not wanting to win the tournament as he foresee that they are too young to be the best, Roshi disguised himself as Jackie Chun and entered the tournament himself. Master Roshi subsequently won the tournament after defeating Goku in the final match. The Turtle Hermit is often beaten up by Bulma for being a pervert and for his unusual request from a woman.
Roshi was also seen in his younger days already sporting his trademark sunglasses. His rival is his former partner Master Shen. His role in the series is just being a mentor to Goku and Kulilin. Apart from his known fondness in beautiful girls, he spends most of his time in the series lazying around his small island.
It is not known what's the exact age of Master Roshi, however it has been estimated at around 500 years old.
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