In a desolate wilderness somewhere on Earth, a ripple suddenly appeared in the void, and a squid-like spacecraft materialized out of thin air.
It was Trunks' time machine!
The time machine slowly descended to the ground, and with a hiss, the hatch opened. A figure jumped out of the time machine.
However, this figure was not Trunks—it was Cell, who should have been dead!
"Incredible, this time machine really brought me to the past~"
"I can feel it, I can feel it. Android 17 and 18 are still alive in this world."
Closing his eyes, Cell, who had traveled from another timeline, wore a look of satisfaction.
"Wait for me, Android 17 and 18. We will become one!"
"Hahahahaha!!!!!"
With a blast of energy, Cell destroyed the time machine, then flew into the sky and shot off into the distance…
…
The weather was clear, and the sun shone brightly.
On a vibrant island, the animals began their daily routines.
Boom!!!
At one point, the small cabin built by Android 16 and Android 17 suddenly exploded, shaking the entire island. Nearby animals scattered in fear.
"Hahahaha…"
"Android 16, Android 17, you'll never control me again!"
Holding a remote control in his hand, Dark Android 17 laughed maniacally.
The past few days had been unbearable. Every time he thought about it, Dark Android 17 felt endless shame and anger.
He was Dark Android 17! He loved destroying Earth and slaughtering humans. He was a super-evil villain, a big boss!
But what had these two idiots been making him do these past few days?
Fetching water! Chopping wood! Cooking! Taking care of the animals on the island!
He was Dark Android 17, not some housewife!
Even that would have been tolerable, but Android 17 kept picking on him, making him do this and that. If he didn't do it well, he'd get a beating. It was like they were treating him as a slave!
Such shame! Shame!! Shame!!!
But now it was all over. He had finally regained his freedom. He would never be under their control again!
"Dark Android 17, give us back the remote control."
Android 16 spoke as he looked at Dark Android 17.
"Not a chance! Without this damn remote control, let's see how you'll control me!"
With a crushing grip, Dark Android 17 destroyed the remote control.
Finally free, these two would never control him again.
Now, he wanted revenge! He wanted to vent! He wanted to destroy the world!
That bastard Android 17 had to die. He had bullied and oppressed him every day. Even killing him ten thousand times wouldn't be enough to satisfy his hatred.
And Android 16 couldn't be spared either. Always acting like a saint, telling him to reform and love the world, love peace, love nature.
Dark Android 17 even doubted if Android 16 was really an android!
Even if he was, he was definitely a failed product. Androids were supposed to be domineering, cruel, and cold-blooded. Such a heretic failure deserved to be eliminated!
"Die, both of you! Android 16, Android 17!"
With a bloodthirsty grin, Dark Android 17 clenched his fists and charged at Android 16 and Android 17.
But at that moment, Android 17 pulled out another remote control from his pocket and pressed a button.
"Ahhh!!!"
Dark Android 17 screamed and collapsed to the ground, howling in disbelief:
"Impossible! Why do you have another remote control?!"
"Idiot, if you think you can kill us, try again in ten thousand years."
"That bastard Kami gave us this. To prevent you from stealing the remote and escaping, he gave us plenty of backups."
Android 17 replied with a mocking smile.
"Ahhh!!!"
"Damn it! Damn it!! Damn it!!!"
Furious, Dark Android 17 roared and raged.
"Stop yelling, it's annoying!"
"You destroyed the cabin, so you'll have to rebuild it."
"But I'm hungry now. Go find us some food."
"I want to try something different today. Go catch some sharks from the sea."
With an impatient expression, Android 17 kicked Dark Android 17, sending him flying several kilometers through the air. With a splash, he landed in the distant sea.
"Android 17, you shouldn't be so harsh on him."
Android 16 said.
"That guy is rotten to the core. If we're not harsh, we'll never save him."
"Alright, Android 16, let's not worry about him. Let's go do our own thing."
Slinging his rifle over his shoulder, Android 17 walked into the forest.
Though he felt it wasn't quite right, Android 16 knew Android 17 had a point. Shaking his head, he said nothing more.
Poor Dark Android 17. His days of oppression and discipline seemed destined to continue indefinitely.
May he one day regain his freedom and dignity. May he one day find redemption for his soul. Amen…
…
Kaiserante City was a remote city located in the western part of Earth's 36th District. Over a decade ago, it was just a poor little town, but after years of development, it had become a metropolis with nearly a million people.
Meanwhile, in a dark alley in Kaiserante City—
"Ahhh… ahhh!!!"
"Monster! Monster!!!"
Watching their boss being absorbed and devoured by the humanoid insect-like monster, a group of colorfully-haired thugs collapsed to the ground, pale and nearly driven mad by fear.
"The humans of this world are so good. Even an ordinary person can provide me with so much bio-energy."
A few empty sets of clothes fell to the ground as Cell looked satisfied. Then, he turned to the remaining thugs:
"Now, it's your turn!"
Looking at them as if they were delicious meals, Cell walked toward the remaining thugs.
"No, don't eat me! I'll do anything if you spare me!"
"Idiot, it's a monster! Begging won't help!"
"Get up! Let's fight it!"
Though terrified, the thugs, feeling the threat of death, mustered their courage and jumped up, attacking Cell from both sides.
Thanks to Yuujin, Earth was now not only technologically advanced but also flourishing in martial arts.
Though they were just thugs, they had trained in many dojos. If this were a decade ago, they could have taken on ten men each!
Unfortunately, their opponent this time was a monster thousands of times stronger than them. Their strength was a joke to Cell.
With a few moves, Cell knocked the thugs to the ground, then absorbed them one by one as they screamed in despair.
"M-monster… the Kami will destroy you!"
The last thug cursed before being completely absorbed by Cell.
Coldly looking at the scattered clothes on the ground, Cell fell into deep thought.
He had been in this world for several days now. Though he hadn't found Android 17 and 18 yet, he had secretly gathered a lot of information about this world.
He had initially thought Trunks' time machine had simply brought him to the past, but the information he had collected told him otherwise.
Compared to the world he had come from, this world was far more advanced in both technology and martial arts. There were many powerful beings on Earth.
Kami Yuujin, Goddess Gokumi, Goddess Chi-Chi, Saiyan Princess Vegea, the Red Silk Girls who served the Kami, and many other powerful martial artists.
This shocked Cell, but it also excited him.
What an interesting world!
Though most people in this world were no match for him, Cell could sense a few auras from the distant temple that made him wary. Until he found and absorbed Android 17 and 18 to evolve into his perfect form, Cell had been careful to hide himself, not wanting to expose his presence too soon.
"Kami Yuujin, Gokumi, Vegea…"
"Just wait. After I absorb Android 17 and 18, I'll come for you. I'll show you who the strongest truly is."
After a deep glance toward the temple, Cell disappeared into the shadows.
Though he hadn't found Android 17 and 18 yet, he had already searched most of the planet.
Cell could feel it—he was close, so close to finding them…
To be continued…
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