Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Android 18 and Dark Android 18 had disappeared, replaced by a completely new being.
Her appearance was still the same as Android 18 and Dark Android 18, which was to be expected. However, her originally shoulder-length short hair had grown into long, flowing locks that cascaded past her shoulders. Her demeanor had also become more noble and coldly elegant.
"It worked."
"The fusion of Android 18 and Dark Android 18—Super Android 18!"
Yuujin's eyes sparkled with excitement, and even he couldn't help but feel a little stirred. Beside him, Gokumi, Chi-Chi, and the other women also gazed curiously at the newly formed Super Android 18.
Although they had seen the Fusion Technique many times before—used frequently by the Red Ribbon Silk Girls during their training at the temple—it still felt incredibly miraculous every time.
After all, when two Red Silk Girls, each with a power level of several hundred thousand, fused, they could transform into Super Red Silk Girls with a power level in the millions or even tens of millions. So, how powerful would Super Android 18, born from the fusion of Android 18 and Dark Android 18—both of whom were already comparable to Super Saiyans—become?
"So this is fusion. It feels surprisingly good."
Super Android 18 clenched her fists and spoke, her voice soft and melodious.
Although Yuujin had taught Android 18 and Dark Android 18 the Fusion Technique, this was the first time they had actually used it. Fortunately, there were no mishaps, and the fusion was a complete success.
"Hmph, is this your last hope?"
"What a boring trick. Even if you fuse two Android 18s into one, what difference will it make?"
Cell's voice rang out, filled with disdain as he sneered.
He had thought that the existence Yuujin mentioned—the one who could stand against him—would be some incredible figure. But it turned out to be just a fusion of two Android 18s into a new Android 18.
He knew Android 18's power well. Even if they became stronger after fusing, how much stronger could they really be? In front of his invincible power, they were still nothing more than ants!
"Yuujin, can Super Android 18 really stand against Cell?"
"She… she should be able to."
Chi-Chi asked with a hint of worry, and Yuujin's response wasn't entirely confident.
Under normal circumstances, Super Android 18, born from the fusion of Android 18 and Dark Android 18, should indeed be strong enough to face Cell. However, none of them could sense Super Android 18's energy, so they had no idea just how powerful she was.
Unlike Yuujin and the others, who had trained and grown stronger through their own efforts, Android 18 and Dark Android 18's power came from the perpetual energy reactors installed in their bodies by Dr. Gero. Even after fusing into Super Android 18, the nature of their power wouldn't change.
Although Yuujin had been confident in Super Android 18 earlier, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy now. If the fusion of Android 18 and Dark Android 18 merely resulted in two energy reactors instead of one, without any other changes, that would be truly disappointing!
"Ara~, little bug over there, are you looking down on me?"
Naturally noticing Cell's disdain, Super Android 18 asked with a smile.
"B-bug?!"
Cell's eye twitched, and his anger flared up instantly.
Although his original form had indeed resembled a green insect, he had now evolved into his perfect, handsome form. How dare this woman call him a bug!
He would kill her. He would absolutely kill her!
"Hmph, so what if I am looking down on you?"
"Do you think fusing two Android 18s into one will be enough to defeat me?"
"I am the strongest, most perfect android. No matter how much you change, you'll always be defective!"
"One hand. I only need one hand to deal with you!"
Raising one hand, Cell spoke coldly, his expression filled with undisguised contempt for Super Android 18.
"Is that so? Then I'll only use one hand too."
Super Android 18 nodded, and in the next moment, her figure vanished from where she stood.
Boom!!!
Before Cell could react, he was sent flying, crashing into a mountain tens of thousands of meters away.
With a mouthful of blood, Cell's eyes bulged as he nearly shattered the entire mountain!
"Ahh… ahhh…"
Even Yuujin, Gokumi, and the others were stunned. They hadn't been able to see Super Android 18's movements at all.
Such speed! Such power!
She might really be able to defeat Cell!!!
"See? I only used one hand."
Standing where Cell had been, Super Android 18 raised one hand, a smile on her face.
However, her smile was no longer noble and beautiful. Instead, it was filled with cold darkness!
"Android 18!!!"
With a thunderous roar, Cell, now enveloped in a golden aura, charged back from the distance.
His face twisted with rage, Cell was on the verge of exploding.
Just moments ago, he had claimed he could defeat her with one hand, but in an instant, he had been sent flying with a single punch.
What a joke!!!
"Hahahahaha!!!!!"
No longer holding back, Cell unleashed a flurry of punches, attacking Super Android 18 relentlessly. Super Android 18, however, calmly blocked each strike.
The sound of explosions echoed continuously as the two clashed, carving deep trenches into the ground wherever they moved.
"Amazing! Super Android 18 is amazing!"
"Ah, it's unbelievable! She's evenly matched with Cell!"
"No, she's even stronger than Cell!"
Seeing that Super Android 18 truly possessed the power to stand against Cell, Gokumi and the others were thrilled. Even Yuujin felt a surge of excitement.
All his earlier worries vanished. Super Android 18, born from the fusion of Android 18 and Dark Android 18, was indeed incredibly powerful!
"A bug is just a bug. For all your earlier boasting, you're nothing special."
"Hehehe…"
While blocking Cell's attacks, Super Android 18 sneered. Suddenly, a sharp glint flashed in her eyes, and two powerful beams shot out, exploding on Cell's chest and leaving two massive holes.
"N-no way!"
Cell stopped his assault, disbelief written across his face as he touched his chest. His hands were now covered in blood.
But in the next moment, Cell's expression twisted with rage. He thrust out his hands, firing tens of thousands of energy blasts toward Super Android 18—
"Damn you, Android 18! Die, die, die!!!"
The ground shook violently as explosions rang out one after another. However, Super Android 18 effortlessly dodged each blast, moving swiftly across the ground and through the air. No matter how Cell attacked, he couldn't touch her.
"I'm not Android 18. I'm Super Android 18."
"But as for you, you disgusting bug—"
"Call me… Queen."
In an instant, Super Android 18 appeared in front of Cell and punched him in the stomach.
"Ahh… ahhh…"
Cell's furious attacks came to an abrupt halt. Overwhelmed by the intense pain, he couldn't even speak. Clutching his stomach, he staggered back, his face twisted with shock and rage…
To be continued…
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