In one of the episode's most famous gags, Murasaki tries to hide underwater using a bamboo breathing tube. Goku spots the tube and pours boiling water from a nearby teapot down it, forcing the scorched ninja to leap into the air in pain.
In the English dub of the original Dragon Ball (titled " Ninja Murasaki is Coming! "), Goku’s ascent of the Red Ribbon Army’s takes a turn for the bizarre as he reaches the fourth floor. The Duel at Muscle Tower Dragon Ball (Dub) Episode 37
Murasaki uses classic ninja tools like makibishi (spikes) and smoke bombs. Goku accidentally steps on the spikes and has to run back to find sandals, but he quickly turns the momentum by breaking Murasaki’s sword with his Power Pole . In one of the episode's most famous gags,
The episode concludes on a cliffhanger. After his sword breaks, Murasaki tricks Goku into putting away his Power Pole for a "fair" hand-to-hand fight, only to throw a boomerang shuriken that hits Goku in the back of the head, leaving the young hero in a dangerous spot. "), Goku’s ascent of the Red Ribbon Army’s
Murasaki attempts to use "expert" ninja camouflage, including hiding behind a transparent sheet printed with a rock pattern. Goku, unimpressed, counts to thirty before immediately finding him.