"K-Kuso... I actually lost to two mere Android 18s..."
Lying on the ground in utter misery, Cell still couldn't believe it.
He had evolved into his ideal Perfect Form and had even undergone two powerful transformations. His strength should have been unrivaled in the universe. And yet, he lost—to the fusion of two Android 18s.
Unwilling! He was utterly unwilling!!!
But a loss was a loss. This was a reality he couldn't escape!
"If I can't live, then neither can you!"
"Die! Let's all die together!"
"HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!"
Knowing that Super Android 18 could easily erase him, Cell completely lost it. His face twisted in a frenzied roar, and his broken body began to expand and swell uncontrollably.
That lunatic Cell—he was actually trying to self-destruct and take Yuujin and the others with him!!!
"Super Android 18, stop him now!"
A chill ran down Yuujin's spine as he immediately shouted.
If Cell actually self-destructed with his power, half of Earth might be obliterated!
"Hmph, pointless struggle."
With a cold snort, Super Android 18 raised her hand, instantly forming a spherical energy barrier.
But this barrier wasn't to protect herself, Yuujin, or the others—it was meant to trap Cell inside.
"NOOOOOO!!!!!"
Face contorted in sheer rage, Cell let out an unwilling scream before his entire body exploded.
With a deafening, earth-shaking blast, wild energy and flames erupted, surging violently against the energy barrier that Super Android 18 had created.
Fortunately, the barrier was incredibly sturdy. Though it trembled and hummed from the impact, it ultimately held firm. As time passed, the flames within gradually dissipated, and the raging energy began to fade.
Yuujin, Gokumi, and the other girls let out long sighs of relief.
If Super Android 18 hadn't contained Cell's explosion, they could have escaped using Instant Transmission, but the others would have been completely annihilated!
Scoffing in disdain, Super Android 18 dispersed the energy barrier, then turned back to Yuujin and spoke:
"Praise me."
With her beautiful head held high, Super Android 18 demanded acknowledgment, leaving Yuujin speechless and amused.
Despite her ruthless and dominant presence in battle, she was unexpectedly adorable.
Yuujin was just about to compliment her when he suddenly noticed something—his expression changed drastically:
"Not good! Cell isn't dead yet!"
At Yuujin's warning, everyone quickly looked over.
Sure enough, on the ground not far away, scattered remnants of Cell's body remained. One of the pieces began wriggling, splitting, and attempting to regenerate!
Yuujin, Gokumi, and the others felt chills down their spines. Even self-destruction couldn't kill him—Cell was truly a monster!!!
"Super Android 18, finish him off completely!"
Yuujin couldn't imagine what horrifying form Cell might take if he fully regenerated. He shouted anxiously.
"Tch, what an annoying pest."
Super Android 18 looked utterly disgusted but still raised her hand, preparing to eradicate Cell once and for all.
However—
"Kyahahaha!!!"
A sharp, eerie shriek rang out!
A Small Cell suddenly burst from the ground and wrapped itself around Super Android 18!
Yuujin and the others were completely stunned—there was still another Small Cell left?!
It had been hiding underground, suppressing its energy so thoroughly that no one had detected it.
And without a doubt, it had chosen this moment to act in order to buy time for its "father" to regenerate!
"Disgusting thing, don't touch me!"
Super Android 18's face twisted in absolute disgust. Grabbing the Small Cell by the neck, she prepared to crush it instantly.
However, the Small Cell knew full well that it was no match for her. Its face contorted with bloodlust and madness—it chose to self-destruct without hesitation!
Despite their small size, each Small Cell possessed power comparable to a Super Saiyan. Their self-destruction was no joke!
With a thunderous explosion, a violent energy storm engulfed Super Android 18.
"Super Android 18!"
Gokumi and the other girls cried out in alarm, igniting their auras as they tried to rush over. But Yuujin immediately stopped them.
"Don't worry about her! Super Android 18 will be fine—we need to focus on Cell!"
It wasn't that Yuujin was cold-hearted—he simply understood the urgency of the situation.
With her strength, Super Android 18 wouldn't be harmed or killed by a mere Small Cell's explosion. At most, she'd be momentarily delayed.
Their top priority was eliminating Cell before he could regenerate!
"U-Understood!"
"Damn it, Cell is almost fully regenerated!"
Realizing the gravity of the situation and seeing Cell's form rapidly taking shape again, Gokumi, Chi-Chi, and the others panicked.
No more hesitation.
Yuujin, Android 16, Gokumi, Vegea, Chi-Chi, and Celipa all erupted with energy, dashing toward Cell at full speed.
Even if they couldn't completely annihilate him, they had to disrupt his recovery and buy time for Super Android 18!
However, as Yuujin charged forward, a sudden realization struck him like a bolt of lightning.
Cell had originally created eight Small Cells.
One was killed by Piccolo.
Another was destroyed when Yuujin saved Krillin.
During the battle, several Small Cells had attempted to aid their father but were shot down by Yuujin's Beams.
Thinking back carefully—how many did he kill?
Four. That's right, four.
Which meant... aside from the one that just self-destructed to delay Super Android 18, one more Small Cell was unaccounted for!
Yuujin's face changed drastically—could it be…?!
And in the very next moment, his worst fears came true.
"Kyahahaha!!!"
Yet another Small Cell burst from the ground!
Soaring into the air, it positioned itself directly in front of Yuujin and his group—and without hesitation, it self-destructed!
"NO!" "Dodge!!"
Yuujin, Android 16, Gokumi, and the others all paled in horror, immediately breaking formation to evade the blast.
And the next second—
BOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To be continued…
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