Can Krillin ride the Nimbus?

Krillin cannot ride the Flying Nimbus on his own, as the mystical cloud exclusively allows individuals with a pure heart to sit upon it. However, he can successfully travel on it by holding onto someone who possesses the necessary purity of heart.

The Pure-Heart Requirement of the Flying Nimbus

The Flying Nimbus is a unique mode of transportation within the Dragon Ball universe, known for its strict and unusual rider eligibility. Unlike conventional vehicles, it can only be ridden by those who are genuinely pure of heart. Any person with impure thoughts, selfish motives, or malicious intentions will simply fall through the cloud as if it were air.

Krillin's Interaction with the Nimbus

While Krillin is a good and loyal friend, and certainly not evil, his heart does not meet the absolute purity standard required to ride the Nimbus independently. This is a common characteristic for many characters who are fundamentally good but may possess human flaws, desires, or occasional impure thoughts.

Despite this, the Nimbus's rules allow for a practical workaround: if an individual who is not pure-hearted holds onto a rider who does possess the required purity, they can successfully travel together on the cloud. This has been consistently demonstrated throughout the series. For instance, Krillin, along with Bulma, has often been seen holding onto Goku, who is consistently pure enough to ride the Nimbus without issue. This method allows Krillin to benefit from the cloud's speed and convenience when accompanied by a truly pure individual.

Flying Nimbus Rider Eligibility Overview

The following table illustrates the different categories of riders and their ability to interact with the Flying Nimbus:

This specific rule of the Nimbus often serves to highlight the unwavering purity of characters like Goku, while also providing humorous situations when other characters attempt to ride it and fail.