However, later on, his eyes are more open, and the color of them seem to have disappeared completely, making the inside of his eyes the same color as his skin. In the Dragon Ball: Adventure Special magazine, when asked why Krillin does not have a nose, Akira Toriyama responded "Krillin has a physical idiosyncrasy that allows him to breathe through his skin." Earlier on in the series, and throughout the entire manga, Krillin had white eyes that were often squinty looking, giving off a bored expression. Krillin does not have a visible nose, however, he seems to be able to smell until someone mentions it (like Goku during the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament): he smells the diamond Bulma took from the Pirate Cave, and he smells the enticing trap meal in the Mirror spaceship. 11 List of characters killed by Krillin.5.4 The Return of Son Goku and Friends!.4.11 Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan.4.2 Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle.However, he returns to his lifestyle as a warrior later on in Dragon Ball Super.
During the latter half of Dragon Ball Z, he largely retires from fighting, opting to settle down with his family instead, becoming the husband of Android 18 and the father of Marron. His short stature and baldness (with the exception of when he grows out his hair in the Majin Buu Saga onwards, although he occasionally shaves his head in several sagas in Dragon Ball Super) aid him in his ability to provide comic relief during tense moments. He is a prominent Z Fighter, despite usually being overpowered by the major enemies. Krillin had a brief rivalry with Goku when they first trained under Master Roshi, but they quickly became lifelong best friends, to the point that Goku cares for him as much as his family and closest ones. One of the most powerful and talented martial artists on Earth, Krillin is courageous, faithful, and good-natured. Krillin ( クリリン, Kuririn ) is a supporting protagonist in the Dragon Ball franchise.