Perfect Cell (Part 2)

"Dark Android 17!"

"What kind of monster is that?!"

When Android 16 and Android 17 arrived at the scene by the coast, they were stunned by what they saw.

A humanoid insect monster stood on the sandy beach, its tail opened wide like a giant shaped maw, while Dark Android 17 struggled desperately, half of his body already swallowed.

He was trying to devour Dark Android 17!!!

"Android 16, and… another Android 17?"

Seeing Android 16 and Android 17 flying over, Cell also showed a look of surprise.

He recognized Android 16—his data contained information about him—but what puzzled Cell was the appearance of another Android 17. He had no idea when Dr. Gero had created two Android 17s!

"Who are you?"

Sensing Cell's danger, Android 16 didn't rush in recklessly but instead asked.

"I am Cell, the ultimate android created by Dr. Gero."

Cell replied, and as expected, Android 16 and Android 17 were shocked.

This guy was also an android created by Dr. Gero!

"If you're also an android, why are you doing this to Dark Android 17?"

"Let him go!"

With a serious expression, Android 16 demanded.

"That's not possible."

"When Dr. Gero first created me, he used some of the essential materials to create Android 17 and Android 18. To evolve into my perfect form, I must absorb them."

"But what's going on with you? Why are there two Android 17s?"

Hearing Cell's explanation, Android 16 and Android 17 finally understood the situation. Android 17 sneered and pointed at himself:

"Hmph, Dark Android 17 was brought here by that Kami from another world. In this world, I am the real Android 17!"

"But you wouldn't understand, would you? You ugly, stupid monster!"

The current Android 17 wasn't the same as the one from many years later. Though not as cruel and violent as Dark Android 17, he still had a touch of arrogance in his personality.

Even though he now knew that Cell was also an android created by Dr. Gero and that Cell wanted to absorb him and Android 18 to evolve into his perfect form, Android 17 still didn't take him seriously.

"I see, I see!"

"How fascinating!"

"Hahaha!!!"

"Hahahahaha!!!!!"

Though he looked somewhat ugly, Cell was far from stupid. In fact, he was very intelligent. After Android 17's explanation, he quickly understood the situation and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Although Dr. Gero's computer told me that I needed to absorb Android 17 and Android 18 to evolve into my perfect form, Android 17 is stronger than Android 18. Dr. Gero used more materials on you."

"If I absorb both of you Android 17s, it should still help me evolve into my perfect form."

"No, the effect might even be better!"

Having made up his mind, Cell looked at Android 17 like he was a delicious prey and increased the force of his absorption, swallowing Dark Android 17 completely.

"Let… let me go!"

"Ugh…"

Under the watchful eyes of Android 16 and Android 17, Dark Android 17 finally couldn't hold on any longer. His body was completely engulfed by the shaped maw and absorbed into Cell's body through his tail!

"He… he swallowed him!"

Though Android 17 didn't care much about Cell or the fate of Dark Android 17, witnessing Cell devour Dark Android 17 still sent chills down his spine.

"Ah, it's surging out! Power is surging out!"

Clenching his fists, Cell wore a look of ecstasy.

A series of loud, rapid heartbeats echoed from within Cell's body, and his energy began to skyrocket. Not only that, but a dazzling light also emanated from his body, and his form began to change.

Originally, Cell looked like a green insect, with an irregular and hideous face, and limbs resembling insectoid claws.

However, after absorbing Dark Android 17, Cell's form underwent a dramatic transformation. His face became more human-like, though his lips were still overly large, and his limbs were no longer beast-like claws but now resembled those of a human.

"Incredible. Just absorbing one Android 17 has boosted my power so much."

Both Android 16 and Android 17 were stunned, while Cell clenched his fists, his face filled with excitement.

Looking up, Cell turned his gaze to the remaining Android 17, his eyes filled with a bloodthirsty greed.

Feeling a chill run down his spine, Android 17 instinctively took a few steps back, while Android 16 quickly stepped in front of him:

"Android 17, we can't let that monster succeed."

"I'll hold him off here. You go to the Lookout and seek help."

Fully aware of the monster's terrifying power, Android 16 spoke gravely.

"Go to the Lookout for help?"

"Are you kidding me?!"

"I'd rather die than ask that bastard Kami for help! Android 16, let's team up and kill this monster!"

Without hesitation, Android 17 refused and charged straight at Cell.

With a cold laugh, Cell kicked the charging Android 17 away.

With a loud boom, Android 17 screamed as he crashed into a distant cliff, his body buried under the collapsing rocks.

"Android 17!"

Android 16 sighed helplessly. Android 17 was being so stubborn at a time like this.

There was no other choice—he had to step up!

Bam bam bam bam bam!!!!!

Android 16 charged forward, launching a barrage of attacks at Cell, but each one was easily blocked.

"As expected of Android 16, the strongest android after me."

"If it were before, dealing with you would've been troublesome, but now—"

With a sinister smile, Cell swept his leg, striking Android 16 in the abdomen.

Like a meteor, Android 16 was sent flying, crashing into the ocean several kilometers away, creating massive waves.

"Cell!!!"

Android 17's voice rang out as he burst out of the rubble, his energy flaring as he charged at Cell once more.

However, Cell sidestepped the attack and followed up with an elbow strike to Android 17's back.

"Ugh!!!"

Groaning in pain, Android 17 crashed to the ground, completely incapacitated.

When Yuujin had fought Android 17 before, he had done so playfully, patiently exchanging thousands of blows. But Cell had no such patience—he only wanted to absorb Android 17 and achieve his perfect form!

"Android 17, blame yourself for not listening to Android 16 and running away earlier."

"Now, let's celebrate this glorious moment—your absorption and merging with me!"

With a look of manic excitement, Cell tossed Android 17 into the air and opened the maw on his tail, swallowing him whole.

"Da… damn it!!!"

Android 17 tried to resist, but it was futile. He could only watch helplessly as Cell slowly devoured him, absorbing him completely.

"This is bad!!!"

Android 16 flew back just in time to see Android 17 being absorbed, his expression grim.

"It's surging out! Power is surging out again!"

"Android 16, watch closely. The birth of the true ultimate android!"

"Ahhhhh…"

"Ha!!!!!"

Clenching his fists, Cell recklessly released his energy. A blinding light erupted from his body, and a massive energy pillar shot into the sky from his position…

To be continued…

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