Some Dragon Ball fans may prefer the over-the-top exploits of Goku or Vegeta, many more prefer rooting for some of the less focused characters and underdogs.
Some prefer the underdog
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Krillin's smarts come into play multiple times. Like tricking Master Roshi into accepting him as his student with a bribe of perverted magazines.
1) His wits in the original series
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Krillin's managing to survive the massacre that was the Saiyan Saga says something about his own improvements and improvisations.
2) Surviving the Saiyan Saga
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To this end, Krillin survived via his quick wits and cunning for as long as he could. He distracted Dordoria with a Solar Flare, likewise with Frieza.
3) Surviving as long as he did on Namek
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Krillin is the first to locate Gero and releases Ki to signal the other Z fighters.
4) Locating Dr. Gero and later fighting Cell
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Krillin and 18's relationship is one of the better relationships in the entirety of the Dragon Ball franchise.
5) His relationship with Android 18
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Krillin has a steady job as a police officer to support his family. This has continued even as far forward as Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
6) Having a stable job
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It may have taken Master Roshi's encouragement to get his courage and confidence restored, but Krillin bounced back rather well.
7) Fending off Frieza's forces
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His performance in the Tournament of Power was saving 18, helping Master Roshi eliminate people.
8) His training and performance in the Tournament of Power
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Krillin was able to defeat Yunba with the Afterimage Technique and a Kamehameha.
9) His defense of Earth against Moro's scouts
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Krillin's police duties involved helping to arrest Dr. Hedo and taking on the new zombie androids he had created. In what effectively is the backstory for the new movie.
10) His participation in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
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