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As seen in the panels, the destruction is not limited to the immediate urban area but also extends to its surroundings. From King Piccolo’s horizon-level perspective, this widespread damage is clearly visible. Therefore, the simplest and most accurate way to estimate the power of the attack is to use Piccolo’s point of view along with the horizon-distance formula to determine the explosion radius, and then apply NukeMap to calculate the resulting yield.
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| Dragon Ball Manga Chapter 159 |
The formula used to determine the distance to the horizon is:
d = √(2 × R × h)
Where:
- d is the distance to the horizon
- R is Earth’s radius (approx. 6,371 km or 3,959 mi)
- h is the observer’s height above the surface
Piccolo’s official height is 2.5 meters, so we apply the formula using that value.
Substituting the numbers into the equation to obtain the distance in meters:
d = √(2 × 6,371,000 × 2.5) = 5,644 meters (5.64 km).
This value aligns with the size of an average city. It could be larger, considering it is an important capital city where the King’s castle is located, but this result works as a reasonable range for our estimation.
Now for step two. Using NukeMap as reference, the yield of an explosion with a radius of 5,644 meters, producing 20 psi of overpressure and detonating at the surface, is approximately 20 megatons of TNT.
This is an attack level Piccolo Daimao is capable of using twice, although it leaves him heavily fatigued. This also aligns with his statement about being able to wipe out the world, even if it would take some time to accomplish it.
In conclusion, by applying the horizon-distance formula and cross-referencing the results with NukeMap, we obtain a consistent and narratively coherent estimate of King Piccolo’s destructive output. A yield of around 20 megatons aligns well with both the visual evidence in the manga and Piccolo Daimao’s stated intentions, providing a reasonable and scalable benchmark for his power level during this era.
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