Chapter 2

[Ding! A new round of check-in tasks has been released. Host, please head to the Southern Island and save Android 18!]

Hearing the system's prompt, Katakana froze for a moment.

"Save Android 18?"

"It seems we've arrived at the Android Saga!"

Katakana rubbed his chin thoughtfully and muttered.

He initially thought that fusing with the Black Goku template meant he had arrived in the Dragon Ball Super timeline.

But it turned out this was the Dragon Ball Z timeline, specifically the Android Saga.

"This is actually better," Katakana smirked.

"With my current strength, as long as I don't run into a God of Destruction, I can handle anything in this world."

"Cell?"

"Hah, I wonder if Perfect Cell could even withstand one of my punches!"

Katakana clenched his fists slightly, feeling the Saiyan blood in his body boil with the desire for battle.

"System."

"Locate the Southern Island for me."

The system immediately pinpointed the location of the Southern Island for Katakana.

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Meanwhile, on the Southern Island...

Several familiar figures were locked in a standoff.

If Katakana were present, he would instantly recognize them.

There was Semi-Perfect Cell, having just absorbed Android 17. Facing him were Super Saiyan Vegeta, Future Trunks, Krillin, Android 16, and a stunned Android 18.

Android 16 was heavily damaged—half his head destroyed, with black smoke rising from it. He had completely lost the ability to fight.

Android 18 stood frozen in shock, still processing the loss of her brother, Android 17, who had been absorbed by Cell moments ago.

Hovering in the sky, Cell glared at Vegeta and Trunks with frustration.

"Damn it, I'm just one step away from perfection!"

"I'm not giving up! Once I become Perfect, I'll defeat all of you!"

Cell's gaze darted toward Android 18 in the distance, a manic grin forming on his lips.

"If I can just absorb her, I'll become invincible!"

But with Vegeta and Trunks standing in his way, there was no chance to absorb Android 18.

"Hahaha!"

"Perfect, you say?" Vegeta smirked arrogantly, his interest piqued.

Glancing briefly at Android 18, an idea formed in Vegeta's mind.

"Hey, Cell! You're saying that once you absorb Android 18 and become Perfect, you won't lose to me?"

"If that's the case, then go ahead! Show me how much stronger you can get as a Perfect being!"

Vegeta crossed his arms, a condescending smile on his face. It was clear he wasn't taking Cell's claim seriously.

In Vegeta's mind, he was already the strongest in the universe. Even if Cell became Perfect, Vegeta was confident he could crush him.

"Wha… what!?"

Cell was stunned for a moment before a sinister grin spread across his face.

He couldn't believe Vegeta's arrogance was working in his favor.

"Is he serious?" Cell thought.

Though Vegeta's power far outclassed him in his current form, according to Dr. Gero's data, becoming Perfect would make him unstoppable.

Vegeta's overconfidence was Cell's golden opportunity.

"No, Dad! You can't let him become Perfect!"

Trunks shouted in anger, his face contorted with worry.

Cell's power had already skyrocketed after absorbing Android 17. If he absorbed Android 18 and became Perfect, defeating him would be nearly impossible.

"Father, you're gambling with the fate of the Earth!"

Trunks gritted his teeth. He'd already seen the devastation Cell had caused in his own timeline. He couldn't let the same tragedy repeat here.

"Android 18! Run now!" Trunks yelled desperately.

"Damn brat! Do you even understand what you're doing?" Vegeta sneered disdainfully.

"I only know that we can't let Cell become Perfect!" Trunks snapped back. "I won't let this timeline suffer the same fate as my own!"

His resolve was clear—if stopping Cell meant fighting his own father, then so be it.

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"Hehehe…"

"You fool," Cell sneered. "You'll realize how wrong you are soon enough."

"Vegeta, keep him busy. Don't let him interfere while I absorb Android 18."

With that, Cell flew straight toward Android 18.

"Not good!"

"Android 18, take Android 16 and run! I'll hold him off!" Krillin shouted as he stepped in front of her.

"Whoosh!"

Smack!

Before Krillin could react, Cell appeared in front of him and sent him flying with a single strike.

Krillin crashed into a pile of rocks and was knocked unconscious.

"Android 18, you need to leave now! If Cell absorbs you, the Earth is doomed!"

Android 16, though severely damaged, struggled to his feet.

But Cell was already closing in.

"Android 18, it's time to become part of my perfection!"

Cell's tail transformed into a grotesque, mouth-like shape as he lunged at Android 18.

"No!" Android 16 shouted, but his damaged body couldn't move fast enough to stop Cell.

As Cell's tail loomed closer, Android 18 froze, her mind racing. She was moments away from being absorbed.