"Block him!"
"Understood!!!"
As Cell charged toward them, Yuujin's pupils shrank to needlepoints. Chi-Chi, Celipa, Android 18, and Dark Android 18 all erupted with energy and rushed forward.
"Ahhh!!!"
With just one clash, Chi-Chi and Celipa were sent flying with pained cries. Android 18 and Dark Android 18, who followed closely behind, attacked Cell desperately, only managing to briefly stall his movement before they too were struck down with anguished screams.
No, at this rate, Gokumi and Vegea won't have enough time to fuse!
At this life-and-death moment, upon which the fate of countless lives depended, a ruthless expression flashed across Yuujin's face.
Damn you, Cell—you're forcing my hand!
"Kaio-Ken!!!"
Hardening his resolve, Yuujin unleashed the long-unused Kaio-Ken.
A fierce aura erupted skyward, and his power soared crazily.
Yuujin activated Kaio-Ken x2—if his power in Super Saiyan 2 was already 100 times his base strength, then at this moment, his power had skyrocketed to 200 times his base!
His blazing aura turned crimson, and his entire body became flushed red, as if his blood were boiling and about to explode.
Using Kaio-Ken in Super Saiyan mode was unsustainable and would cause severe backlash later—but Yuujin had no choice!
"Cell! You're not getting past me!"
The ground shattered as Yuujin shot forward like a crimson lightning bolt, unleashing a relentless flurry of punches at Cell.
Even Cell was momentarily stunned by Yuujin's sudden surge in power, forcing him to halt and defend against the onslaught.
"Vegea, do you know how to use Fusion Dance?"
Understanding that Yuujin and the others were fighting desperately to buy time, Gokumi was anxious. But she also knew that Vegea had never practiced Fusion Dance, so she couldn't help but ask.
"Hmph, I only need to see it once to master it."
"Stop wasting time—let's fuse already."
"This is the first and last time. Don't ever expect me to do this again!" Vegea scoffed.
"Great! Let's start!"
Gokumi beamed with excitement. The two quickly positioned themselves at a distance and then, just like Android 18 and Dark Android 18 before them, began performing the Fusion Dance.
Cell, mid-battle with Yuujin, noticed the situation and became furious.
"GET OUT OF MY WAY!!!"
With a furious roar, Cell unleashed a devastating punch, blasting Yuujin away like a meteor, sending him crashing thousands of meters into the distance while spitting blood.
"You won't succeed!"
Ignoring Yuujin, Cell charged toward Gokumi and Vegea with a twisted grin.
The fusion of Android 18 and Dark Android 18 had already proven powerful enough to challenge him—if the even stronger Son Gokumi and Vegea fused, the result would be catastrophic!
Kill them. Kill them all before they can fuse!
But at that very moment, Yuujin, now bloodied and battered, shot back from the distance.
"CELL!!!"
Though he looked beyond miserable, Yuujin's energy once again doubled.
Kaio-Ken x4!
If Kaio-Ken x2 had pushed his strength to 200 times his base, then now, with Kaio-Ken x4, his strength had skyrocketed to 400 times his base!
It came at an unimaginable cost, but for this moment—Yuujin had achieved power comparable to Super Saiyan 3!
"Damn it!!!"
Seeing Yuujin charging toward him and Gokumi and Vegea's fingers nearing their final fusion pose, Cell's face twisted in horror.
He wanted to stop them, but—
It was already too late.
In the very next instant—
BOOM!!!!!!
Yuujin collided head-on with Cell, buying Gokumi and Vegea the final crucial moment.
An explosion of blinding light erupted across the battlefield. The impact's shockwave expanded violently, tearing apart everything in its path.
"Damn you, Yuujin! Damn you, Gokumi! Damn you, Vegea!"
Blood dripping from his mouth, Cell roared in rage as he emerged from the chaotic storm, frantically scanning the surroundings for his enemies.
Yuujin's desperate attack had injured him significantly, leaving him feeling uneasy. But none of that mattered—he just needed to find them and kill them all.
At that moment, a powerful aura suddenly emerged from the ground.
The chaotic storm was forcefully blown away by an overwhelming energy, clearing the battlefield.
With his vision restored, Cell's eyes widened in shock.
The once-intact land had been reduced to ruins. And standing in the midst of the rubble—
Was a single woman.
Tall, beautiful, and exuding an unparalleled warrior's presence, she bore a faint resemblance to both Gokumi and Vegea, yet was distinctly her own person.
Slowly, she lifted her gaze toward Cell.
For the first time, Cell felt a chill run down his spine.
Those eyes… terrifying!
"Cell, your end has come."
"I am the one who will finish you."
"The strongest warrior in this universe—"
"VEKUMI!!!"
Her voice was an overlapping fusion of Gokumi and Vegea, radiating an absolute, unshakable presence.
At that moment, Vekumi's energy erupted skyward, causing the entire battlefield to tremble beneath her overwhelming might.
"Ah… ah… AHHH!!!"
Even Cell staggered backward.
This woman's power… was beyond anything he had ever faced!
"S-Stop… Vekumi, you're going to shake me to death…"
A weak voice came from the rubble nearby.
Yuujin lay there, covered in blood, his clothes tattered, looking utterly wrecked.
Using Kaio-Ken x4 while in Super Saiyan 2 had pushed his body to its absolute limit, nearly tearing him apart.
At this point, he was only alive because of the Saiyan race's immense vitality.
"Hmph, what a fool."
Scoffing, Vekumi retracted her aura, walked over, and helped Yuujin up. Then, she reached into his tattered outfit and pulled out a Senzu Bean, popping it into his mouth.
As his injuries healed and his strength returned, Yuujin sighed in relief—he had barely survived.
Then, as he looked up at Vekumi, a wave of excitement washed over him.
Even though she had only released a fraction of her power, Yuujin was absolutely certain—
She could defeat Cell.
They had been pushed to the brink of despair time and time again—but finally, the tide had turned!
"Alright, now that you're healed, go play with your women or whatever. I'll handle Cell. You're not needed anymore."
Vekumi's cold voice broke Yuujin's moment of triumph.
His face froze.
What did she just say?
What the hell? Super 18 was adorable—how did this Vekumi end up so damn toxic?
This… this had to be Vegea's influence!
Gokumi would never talk to him like this!!!
To be continued…
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