[Reborn as Son Goten] Chapter 226 - 230

Chapter 226: Goten vs. the Grand Priest

Goten was caught off guard as the Grand Priest suddenly appeared before him. Instinctively, he raised his arms to block the incoming attack.

BANG!!!

The impact sent Goten hurtling backward like a streak of light. The force of the blow reverberated across the battlefield, shaking the very fabric of the dimension.

The Grand Priest seized the moment, summoning a barrage of energy waves that hurtled toward Goten with immense speed.

Reacting swiftly, Goten clenched his fists and stopped mid-air, weaving through the torrent of energy with precision.

As Goten dodged, the Grand Priest’s form flickered, appearing behind him in an instant.

Sensing the movement, Goten rolled his left eye backward, anticipating the attack, and swung his right elbow sharply.

The Grand Priest smirked as his body shimmered, becoming translucent.

"A clone!" Goten muttered, his strike cutting through thin air.

Before Goten could fully process the evasion, the Grand Priest materialized to his left, delivering a precise kick to Goten’s chin.

Bang!!!

The force of the kick tilted Goten’s head upward, sending him reeling backward.

Not relenting, the Grand Priest followed up with a powerful punch to Goten’s abdomen, eliciting a sharp scream. Goten’s body flew like a meteor, carving through the air before crashing into the ground.

Gritting his teeth, Goten slowed his descent, stopping mid-air as he gasped for breath.

"Ahhh!!!" he roared, reigniting his aura. In a flash, Goten accelerated, breaking past the speed of light as he charged toward the Grand Priest.

In a heartbeat, Goten was upon him, unleashing a flurry of punches at blinding speed. The Grand Priest dodged gracefully, parrying the blows and stepping back with measured precision.

Suddenly, Goten pivoted and unleashed a powerful sideways kick with his right foot, striking the Grand Priest squarely on his side.

Bang!!!

The impact sent the Grand Priest skidding to the left, though he quickly regained his balance and launched himself back at Goten.

The two clashed again, exchanging blows with such ferocity that shockwaves rippled outward, distorting the air around them.

BANG BANG BANG!!!

Goten retreated under the onslaught, blocking as best he could, though each strike from the Grand Priest carried immense weight.

Finally, the Grand Priest delivered a punishing kick, sending Goten flying backward once more.

Recovering quickly, Goten slammed his feet into the ground to halt his momentum, though his body trembled from the exertion.

If it weren’t for my infinite stamina and recovery abilities from Majin Buu, I’d have collapsed already, Goten thought. But even the Grand Priest’s strength must be waning after all this.

A flicker of excitement crossed Goten’s face. If I defeat him now, I should be able to unlock the Super Saiyan 8 Advanced Card!

"Ahhh!!!"

With a renewed roar, Goten’s silver-white aura surged around him, glowing with intensified brilliance.

The Grand Priest narrowed his eyes. "Such immense power..."

BANG!!!

Goten disappeared from his original position, reappearing in front of the Grand Priest in an instant.

The Grand Priest teleported, dodging to mid-air, but Goten was relentless. He followed, his fists blurring into phantom-like strikes that surrounded the Grand Priest.

This technique was Janemba’s superpower—an ability to overwhelm with countless afterimages of attacks.

The Grand Priest chuckled softly, vanishing once more and reappearing behind Goten.

Sensing the shift, Goten spun, but it was too late.

The Grand Priest delivered a swift kick to Goten’s back, sending him flying forward.

Goten screamed but quickly regained his composure, stopping mid-air. His breathing was labored, his energy stretched thin.

"It looks like I have no choice but to give it my all," Goten muttered, turning to face the Grand Priest.

The Grand Priest observed him with a confident smile, his composure unshaken.

Goten smirked in return, vanishing in a blur of motion.

The Grand Priest readied himself, raising a fist to counter the incoming attack. But before he could act, Goten activated the power of time, freezing the Grand Priest’s movements.

"This is…" the Grand Priest murmured, his eyes narrowing as he realized the technique.

Seizing the moment, Goten struck the Grand Priest’s abdomen with a powerful punch, sending him flying backward.

The Grand Priest recovered mid-air, his expression curious as he stared at Goten.

"Goten, how do you have the power of time?"

"Supreme Kai of Time taught it to me," Goten replied. "I haven’t used it much until now."

The Grand Priest touched his chin thoughtfully. "Interesting. Even as the steward of the Zeno family, my understanding of time manipulation is limited."

Goten chuckled. "I didn’t use it before because I wasn’t confident I could defeat you. But now…"

"You believe you can win?" the Grand Priest asked, his smile widening.

"Yes," Goten said, his eyes blazing with determination.

"Very well," the Grand Priest said, his aura flaring. "Show me what you’re capable of!"

The two charged at each other, meeting in a collision of power that shook the dimension.

BANG!!!

Their battle resumed with renewed intensity. Goten unleashed everything he had, combining his Ultra Instinct and time-freezing abilities to push the Grand Priest further than ever.

The Grand Priest, now on guard, moved with heightened awareness, countering Goten’s strategies.

Suddenly, Goten activated Time Freeze again, halting the Grand Priest mid-attack.

But this time, the Grand Priest anticipated the move, vanishing just before the technique could take hold.

" Time Freeze “Goten shouted, expanding the effect to freeze the surrounding space.

Caught off guard, the Grand Priest was momentarily immobilized.

Taking advantage, Goten spun and struck the Grand Priest squarely in the chest with his right elbow.

The Grand Priest let out a grunt of pain, staggering backward as he clutched his chest.

Chapter 227: Super Saiyan VIII Advanced Card

The Grand Priest slowed his descent, his composed demeanor unshaken as he rushed back toward Goten.

Goten, meeting his advance, grabbed the Grand Priest with both hands, their struggle erupting mid-air into an all-out brawl.

An overwhelming Ki surged from their clashing forms, creating shockwaves that rippled through the surrounding dimension. The strong winds carried their power outward, leaving visible scars on the fabric of space.

BANG!!

After a brief stalemate, the Grand Priest pushed Goten back with a forceful shove. Both fighters landed several meters apart, panting heavily as they stared each other down.

Without wasting time, Goten lunged forward again, his aura blazing around him.

BANG!! Boom! Boom! Boom!!

Each collision between their fists echoed like thunder, shaking the entire other-dimensional arena. The very space around them showed signs of collapse as sharp, blade-like winds cut into the ground below, leaving deep scars that stretched for miles.

Suddenly, a deafening crack split the air like lightning, sending vibrations through the void.

Above, Goten and the Grand Priest clashed with their right fists, the force of their collision splitting the air and reverberating across the dimension.

BANG!!

Locked in combat, their fists trembled with raw energy. Finally, the Grand Priest broke the stalemate, delivering a powerful strike that sent Goten flying backward. However, this time, the distance wasn’t far—a testament to the Grand Priest’s waning strength.

Sensing the Grand Priest’s power weakening further, Goten saw his opportunity. Without hesitation, he activated his Power of Time, freezing the Grand Priest’s movements for a split second.

Though the Grand Priest had been cautious, the brief lapse in movement was all Goten needed.

Bang!!!

Goten’s right fist landed with devastating force on the Grand Priest’s abdomen, launching him tens of thousands of meters away.

The Grand Priest slowed himself mid-air, his aura flaring as he regained control. Before he could react further, Goten appeared beside him, his energy radiating fiercely.

“Ahhhh!!!”

With a loud shout, the Grand Priest unleashed the full extent of his angelic power, the air around him shattering like glass. However, as the fragments of space fell away, the figure in front of him disappeared—it was merely a phantom created by Goten’s Flash Time technique.

The real Goten materialized behind the Grand Priest and launched a rapid series of punches. At such close range, the Grand Priest struggled to keep up, Goten’s clever use of Janemba teleportation adding unpredictability to his attacks.

One of Goten’s punches struck the Grand Priest squarely in the face, forcing him back. Yet, the seasoned combatant recovered quickly, dodging Goten’s follow-up strike with expert precision.

The battle continued with blinding speed, the two moving so fast that their figures appeared as streaks of silver light flashing across the sky and ground.

As their duel dragged on, the Grand Priest’s stamina visibly dwindled, his attacks growing less precise.

Recognizing his advantage, Goten poured all his strength into a single, final move.

"Dragon Fist!"

With a thunderous roar, Goten’s right fist blazed with golden energy, transforming into the shape of a mighty dragon. The shimmering energy dragon coiled around his arm before surging forward, striking the Grand Priest with tremendous force.

Bang!!!

The Grand Priest flew thousands of meters away, crashing into the far edges of the dimension.

Ding!
Congratulations to the master for defeating the Grand Priest and obtaining the Super Saiyan 8 Advanced Card. Reward unlocked…

“Huff…”

Goten exhaled deeply, his body trembling as he landed on the ground. Although his infinite stamina and Majin Buu’s regenerative abilities kept him standing, the prolonged use of Ultra Instinct had placed a massive burden on his body. Without these abilities, he doubted he could have lasted this long.

Returning to his base form, Goten pulled out a Senzu Bean and approached the fallen Grand Priest.

"Master Grand Priest," Goten said, offering the bean.

The Grand Priest looked at the small object for a moment before swallowing it. In seconds, his injuries healed, and his strength returned.

"Goten…" the Grand Priest said with a faint smile. "You’ve won this battle."

Goten nodded humbly.

The Grand Priest waved his staff, restoring the damaged dimension to its original state before guiding Goten back to the Palace of Zeno.

The Grand Zeno’s Palace

As they emerged, the two Omni-Kings greeted Goten with wide smiles.

"Goten!" they called in unison, waving enthusiastically.

Goten smiled and bowed slightly. "Grand Zeno!"

Turning to the Grand Priest, he said, "Master Grand Priest, the war begins in three days. I’d like to return to Earth and prepare with my friends and family."

The Grand Priest nodded. "Very well. If the Great Mother or her forces make a move, Whis and I will notify you immediately."

"Understood," Goten replied, nodding.

Earth – Mount Paozu

With the looming war, Goku, Vegeta, Broly, and others had returned to Earth to prepare.

Outside Goku’s house, he was training Pan, who eagerly threw punches and kicks under his watchful eye.

"Grandpa," Pan asked, pausing mid-practice, "when will Uncle Goten come back?"

"I’m not sure," Goku replied, wiping sweat from his brow. "Whis said the Grand Priest is training him right now."

"How strong is Uncle Goten, Grandpa?" Pan pressed.

"Almost as strong as Whis," Goku said with a chuckle. "And after training with the Grand Priest, I’d bet he’s even stronger now."

"Wow!" Pan exclaimed, her eyes lighting up with admiration.

At that moment, two figures materialized nearby. It was Goten and Supreme Kai Shin.

"Goten!" Goku exclaimed, his face breaking into a wide grin.

"Uncle Goten!" Pan shouted, running toward him.

"Hey, Dad! Pan!" Goten greeted warmly, ruffling Pan’s hair.

Hearing the commotion, Chi-Chi rushed out of the house.

"Goten!" she cried, pulling him into a tight embrace.

"Mom," Goten said, caught off guard.

"You’ve been gone for three years," Chi-Chi said, her voice trembling with emotion. "After this war, promise me you’ll never leave for so long again."

"I promise, Mom," Goten said with a smile.

Stepping back, Chi-Chi wiped her eyes, and Goten noticed how much she had aged. At nearly fifty, the years had taken their toll.

Moments later, Gohan and Videl joined them.

"Goten!" Gohan greeted warmly.

"Brother, sister-in-law," Goten replied, nodding.

"How’s your training been these past three years?" Gohan asked.

"Good," Goten said simply.

"Then you’re staying here for the war?"

"Of course," Goten replied. "I’ll be fighting alongside everyone to defend Universe 7."

"Good to hear," Gohan said, smiling. "Let’s talk inside."

Chapter 228: The War Begins

As the evening sun cast a warm glow over Mount Paozu, Goku hosted a gathering at his home. It was a rare occasion for everyone to come together after years of grueling training. The gathering was especially significant, as it celebrated Goten’s return.

Around the campfire, Goten sat with Trunks, Marron, and the others, their faces illuminated by the flickering flames. The atmosphere was light-hearted, but an underlying tension lingered—war was imminent.

Trunks leaned forward, his curiosity piqued. "Goten, there’s something I don’t understand. With two Omni-Kings, shouldn’t they be able to eliminate the Great Mother Goddess? And what about the Grand Priest from the future timeline?"

Goten shook his head. "Trunks, think about it. If everyone starts traveling through time, the timeline itself could collapse. Have you forgotten about the Timeline Elimination Tournament?"

Trunks’ eyes widened as he recalled the events. "That’s true!"

Goten nodded solemnly. "The real threat in this war isn’t just the Great Mother Goddess—it’s the chaos caused by those who’ve tampered with the timeline."

"Are you talking about that guy you defeated last time?" Trunks asked.

"No," Goten replied, his expression darkening. "He’s been eliminated. This time, the threat may come from the Dark Demon Realm."

"The Dark Demon Realm?"

"Exactly," Goten said, his voice grave.

Shifting the conversation, Goten asked Trunks, "By the way, how many androids has Dr. Hedo created so far?"

Trunks rubbed the back of his head. "Not too many—just 25."

"Twenty-five?" Goten raised an eyebrow.

Trunks nodded. "But each of them is as strong as Gamma 1. They could be a significant force in the upcoming battle."

As they spoke, Marron approached with a large skewer of barbecue, the aroma wafting through the air. She handed half to Goten.

"Here, Goten. You need your strength," she said with a warm smile.

"Thanks, Marron," Goten replied, taking the skewer.

Marron turned to Trunks and handed him the other half.

"Why do I get so little?" Trunks asked, feigning offense. "You’re playing favorites!"

Marron rolled her eyes. "Goten just got back after years of training. He deserves more."

"Fine, fine," Trunks said with a laugh.

As the night wore on, the group enjoyed the barbecue, reminiscing about past battles and sharing their anxieties about the looming war. The gathering lasted until late evening, with each member cherishing the camaraderie before the inevitable conflict.

Universe Zero

In the Great Mother’s crystalline throne room, the atmosphere was tense as she gazed into the crystal ball atop her staff. The image reflected the borders of Universe 13, where two massive vortexes churned in the void.

These vortexes served as gateways, connecting Universe 13 to Universes 6 and 7. Through them, the armies of Universe 13 would launch their invasion, attempting to seize control of the two realms.

The same strategy unfolded across other universes.

• Universe 14 targeted Universes 1 and 12.

• Universe 15 linked to Universes 2 and 11.

• Universe 16 aimed for Universes 3 and 10.

• Universe 17 connected to Universes 4 and 9.

• Universe 18 prepared to invade Universes 5 and 8.

Each restored universe became a staging ground, its armies poised to strike.

Earth – Two Days Later

The skies over West City darkened as countless spaceships descended, their metallic hulls gleaming ominously under the dim light. Goten and his allies stood atop a mountain, their gazes fixed on the approaching fleet.

From one of the largest ships emerged Galion, the angel of Universe 13. Standing beside him was a figure that sent a chill through the group—Cell.

"Cell!" Goku exclaimed, his voice laced with shock.

"Long time no see, Goku," Cell said with a sinister grin, clearly relishing the moment.

Merus’ gaze shifted to Galion. "Galion," he said, his tone measured.

Galion returned the look with a smirk. "Merus, it’s been a while. I see you’ve become an official angel now."

Merus said nothing, his expression stoic.

Another figure stepped forward, drawing gasps from the group. He bore an uncanny resemblance to Vegeta.

"Vegeta!" Goku blurted out, his confusion evident.

The man sneered. "I’m not Vegeta. My name is Tarble."

"What’s your connection to Vegeta?" Goku asked.

"I’m his brother," Tarble said coldly.

"Brother?!" The revelation left everyone stunned.

Vegeta scoffed. "I don’t have a brother!"

Tarble’s smirk deepened. "You wouldn’t know. Father send me away, deem me unworthy to be his decendant, he judge me as a weakling and today I will show the world just how much of a mistake that old man made"

Tarble’s gaze hardened as he addressed Vegeta. "Now that the old man is dead, I’ve come to settle the score with you."

"Me? Don’t make me laugh," Vegeta said, his tone dripping with disdain.

Enraged, Tarble clenched his fists, his energy spiking.

Galion interjected, addressing his forces. "Go. Eliminate the mortals on Earth."

"Yes, sir!" the soldiers replied, flying toward the city in droves.

"Let’s go!" Krillin shouted, leading Tien and the others to intercept the invading army.

Goku turned his focus back to Cell, his expression serious. "Cell, it’s you and me!"

"Gladly," Cell replied, rushing toward Goku.

Meanwhile, Vegeta roared as his aura flared, transforming into Super Saiyan Blue. Without hesitation, he charged at Tarble.

"Ahhhh!!!"

With a deafening roar, Tarble ascended to Super Saiyan 5, his golden hair glowing as his power surged.

Vegeta threw a punch at lightning speed, but Tarble sidestepped with ease.

"Is that all you’ve got?" Tarble sneered before delivering a devastating kick to Vegeta’s abdomen.

Vegeta cried out as he was sent hurtling backward.

"Dad!" Trunks yelled, transforming into Super Saiyan Blue and rushing to his father’s side.

Vegeta glared at his son. "Trunks, stay out of this. This is my fight!"

"But—"

"No buts!" Vegeta snapped, his pride refusing to allow interference.

Chapter 229: Ultimate Cell

"Okay, Dad!" Trunks responded, holding himself back despite his urge to intervene. He knew his father’s temper all too well.

Tarble sneered. "Is that your son, Vegeta? Actually, it doesn’t matter. Whether it’s one or both of you, I can handle it!"

Vegeta snorted, his pride unshaken. "I’m more than enough to deal with you alone!"

As Vegeta clenched his fists, an overwhelming divine Ki began to radiate from his entire body.

"Ah!!!"

With a deafening roar, his hair turned a striking purple, his pupils glowed gold, and his Ki transformed from blue to a fierce purple hue. This was Ultra Ego, a state Vegeta had perfected through relentless training.

Galion narrowed his eyes. "A skill of the God of Destruction!" he muttered, recognizing the transformation.

Without hesitation, Vegeta became a streak of purple light, charging at Tarble with terrifying speed.

Tarble scoffed, meeting Vegeta’s assault head-on.

The two soared into the sky, clashing at such incredible velocity that, from the ground, they appeared as intersecting streaks of purple and silver tearing through the heavens.

Meanwhile, on Goku’s side of the battlefield, the situation was equally intense.

Cell delivered a devastating punch to Goku’s face, sending him flying. However, Goku quickly stabilized mid-air, regaining his composure.

Cell smirked. "Goku, you’re still the same as ever. Always testing your opponents!"

Goku grinned. "Aren’t you the same way?"

Cell shook his head. "I used to be, but not anymore. Now, I’m only interested in defeating you and making you taste hell!"

"I’ve been to the underworld, Cell. But I doubt I’ll ever end up in hell."

Cell sneered. "Whether you do or not, I’ll make sure you die here today!"

"Really? That depends on whether you’re capable of it!"

In response, Cell clenched his fists, unleashing a surge of energy so immense that it shook the battlefield.

"What!"

Gohan and Trunks, observing from a distance, were astonished. While they had anticipated Cell’s strength, the level of power he now displayed exceeded their expectations.

"Ah!!!"

Cell’s green skin shimmered as it turned gold. His hands darkened to a deep purple, and the black portions of his body gleamed with gold accents. Golden Ki erupted from him like a blazing inferno.

"This is…"

Cell laughed triumphantly. "This is Golden Cell!"

"Golden Cell?"

"Yes. If Frieza could achieve a golden form, why wouldn’t I? I carry his cells, after all. But unlike Frieza, I also possess Saiyan cells, which make me far stronger!"

Goku’s fists tightened as divine energy surged through him.

"Ah!!!"

With a roar, he transformed into Super Saiyan Deep Blue, his Ki exuding an ethereal intensity.

"What is this, Goku? Why can’t I sense your energy?"

"This is Super Saiyan Deep Blue, a transformation that surpasses the Super Saiyan God form."

"Super Saiyan God?"

"Yes. Mortals can’t sense divine energy, so you won’t be able to sense mine."

"I see!" Cell grinned. "In that case, I won’t need to sense your energy to defeat you!"

"Let’s find out!"

Without wasting another moment, Goku became a streak of blue light, closing the gap between himself and Cell in the blink of an eye. He launched a flurry of punches and kicks, each moving faster than the eye could follow.

Cell, however, dodged and countered with precision, his movements equally impressive.

Goku growled in frustration, channeling all his power into a massive punch. Yet, Cell evaded it effortlessly.

"Goku, is that all you’ve got?" Cell taunted, laughing mockingly.

While Goku and Cell battled fiercely, another confrontation was brewing.

Goten and Galion locked eyes. Unlike Goku’s fight, their energy radiated at a level that dwarfed everything else on the battlefield.

"You’re Goten, right?" Galion asked, his tone calm yet challenging.

"You’ve heard of me?"

"Of course. They say you’re the strongest Saiyan alive."

Goten smirked. "It seems I’ve made an impression."

"The Great Mother Goddess values you greatly. If you join us, we’ll give you an entire universe to govern."

"One universe?" Goten laughed heartily.

"Why are you laughing?"

"I already manage eight universes under Grand Zeno."

"What?!" Galion’s composure broke. The revelation of Goten’s rank shocked him to his core.

"Yes," Goten replied. "Do you really think I’d settle for just one?"

Galion scowled. "It doesn’t matter. Once we win this war, the entire multiverse will belong to us!"

As Galion spoke, a new figure emerged—a monstrous being identical to Cell but radiating an even more fearsome presence.

"Meet Ultimate Cell," Galion announced.

Ultimate Cell had been created by the resurrected Dr. Gero with Frieza’s assistance. While the original process would have taken decades, advancements made by Frieza in another dimension reduced the time to mere days.

This new Cell was stronger than ever, equipped with the energy-absorbing abilities of Moro and the replication skills of Sebunsurī.

"Another… another Cell?" Trunks stammered.

"He’s not Cell. He’s Ultimate Cell!" Dr. Gero declared as he stepped onto the battlefield.

"Dr. Gero?!" Gohan exclaimed, recognizing the figure immediately.

Trunks turned to Gohan in disbelief. "That’s him?"

"Yes," Gohan confirmed.

Dr. Gero chuckled. "You must be Gohan. My, how you’ve grown since I last saw you."

He pointed to Ultimate Cell. "This creation combines your DNA, along with that of Moro, Sebunsurī, and others. It’s the pinnacle of my genius. There’s no way you can defeat him!"

"We’ll see about that!" Gohan roared, his Ki erupting as he transformed into Beast Gohan, his most powerful form.

Beside him, Trunks clenched his fists, ascending to Super Saiyan Blue.

"Let’s go!"

With synchronized shouts, the two launched themselves at Ultimate Cell, their energies blazing purple and blue trails as they clashed with the monstrous foe.

Chapter 230: The Power of Ultimate Cell

Gohan and Trunks charged at Ultimate Cell, their fists blazing as fast as light. They unleashed a relentless barrage of attacks, but Ultimate Cell deftly dodged and retreated, his movements impossibly swift.

"Ah!"

Trunks roared, pouring all his strength into a powerful punch aimed at Ultimate Cell. The android raised his arms to block, absorbing the impact but sliding back a considerable distance.

In that instant, Gohan appeared behind Ultimate Cell, aiming a lightning-fast punch at his head. But Ultimate Cell tilted his head to the side, narrowly evading the strike.

Startled, Gohan immediately followed up with a kick from his right foot. Yet before the attack could connect, Ultimate Cell vanished, his speed leaving Gohan’s kick slicing through empty air.

"So fast!" Gohan muttered, his eyes scanning the battlefield.

Above him, Ultimate Cell reappeared, hovering in the sky.

"Take this!" Trunks shouted, firing a series of golden energy waves at the android.

Ultimate Cell remained motionless, his confidence unshaken as the energy blasts hurtled toward him.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The golden explosions erupted in a brilliant display, filling the sky with thick smoke.

Suddenly, a shadow darted out from the haze, heading straight for Gohan.

Gohan clenched his fists, bracing himself as he rushed forward to meet his opponent. But Ultimate Cell was faster, sidestepping Gohan with ease and setting his sights on Trunks.

Trunks reacted instantly, stomping the ground with such force that he closed the distance in an instant. With all his might, he launched a devastating punch toward Ultimate Cell.

Ultimate Cell dodged to the right, countering with a brutal punch to Trunks' abdomen.

"Ugh!"

Trunks cried out in pain, doubling over as he spat up bitter liquid.

"Trunks!" Gohan shouted, charging at Ultimate Cell with a fierce kick.

The android crouched low, letting Gohan’s foot sail over his head before it crashed into the ground.

"Damn it!" Trunks gritted his teeth, clutching his stomach as he tried to stand.

"Are you okay, Trunks?" Gohan asked, glancing at his comrade with concern.

"I’m fine!" Trunks replied, his voice strained but resolute.

Ultimate Cell smirked. "Enough of this. I’m done playing with you."

"What do you mean?" Gohan demanded.

"Your power is pathetic," Ultimate Cell sneered. "You’re no match for me as I am now. But here’s a secret—I can transform, just like Cell."

"What?!" Gohan’s eyes widened in disbelief.

If Ultimate Cell hadn’t even transformed yet, what chance did they have?

Before Gohan could react, Ultimate Cell flashed and appeared before Trunks. With a single, devastating kick to the abdomen, he sent Trunks hurtling into a nearby mountain. The impact triggered a landslide, burying Trunks in a cloud of sand and debris.

"Trunks!" Gohan roared in fury, rushing at Ultimate Cell with his fist raised.

The android caught Gohan’s punch effortlessly with his left hand, smirking at the Saiyan’s desperation.

Gohan quickly followed with a kick, but Ultimate Cell released his grip and retreated, avoiding the strike.

Undeterred, Gohan launched a relentless series of punches, his fists blurring with speed. Yet Ultimate Cell evaded them all, countering with a sharp kick that sent Gohan skidding across the ground.

"That’s enough!" Piccolo, having observed the dire situation, transformed into Orange Piccolo and leapt into the fray.

Broly, too, roared and charged at Ultimate Cell, his power surging with every step.

The two attacked in unison, their blows coming as fast as light. But Ultimate Cell’s strength and speed were overwhelming. With a single punch, he sent Orange Piccolo flying, leaving him unconscious on the ground.

Goten watched the battle from a distance, his expression calm.

With his current strength, Goten knew he could defeat Ultimate Cell on his own. But if he intervened in every battle, Gohan and the others would never grow stronger. For now, he chose to let them face this challenge themselves.

Elsewhere, the armies of Universe 13 clashed with Krillin and his forces. Though many of the invaders were held back, some managed to break through and began advancing on Earth’s cities.

Majin Buu and Android 21, alongside 25 androids created by Dr. Hedo, stood ready to intercept them.

"Who are you?" asked a soldier with a crocodile-like face.

Majin Buu grinned. "I’m Majin Buu!"

While most of Universe 13’s soldiers were unfamiliar with Buu, some of Frieza’s troops recognized him and began trembling.

"Ma… Majin Buu!" one of them stammered.

"What’s wrong?" the crocodile-faced soldier asked, confused.

"He’s a terrifying force in Universe 7!"

The crocodile soldier scoffed. "Terrifying? Against all of us? Don’t make me laugh!"

Buu turned to Android 21 with a mischievous grin. "Can I turn them into candy now?"

"Go ahead," Android 21 replied.

"Candy?"

Before the soldiers could react, Buu’s head tentacle glowed, releasing a wide beam of pink light. Every soldier caught in its path transformed into candy.

The crocodile-faced soldier, who had been so arrogant moments earlier, began to sweat profusely, stumbling backward in fear. The remaining troops screamed in panic as they realized the hopelessness of their situation.

There was no suspense in this battle. Victory belonged to Majin Buu.

Back on Vegeta’s battlefield, the fight had taken a grim turn.

Despite his mastery of Ultra Ego, Vegeta struggled against Tarble in his Super Saiyan 5 form.

Bang!

With a powerful punch, Tarble sent Vegeta crashing into a nearby mountain, the impact kicking up a massive cloud of dust and rubble.

Tarble breathed heavily, a victorious grin spreading across his face. "Brother, I’ll admit your strength is impressive, but it’s not enough to defeat me!"

"Ha!"

Vegeta gritted his teeth, summoning his energy into a massive Hakai attack. The purple orb of destruction energy hurtled toward Tarble.

Tarble smirked and dodged, letting the attack explode harmlessly in the sky. The resulting shockwave created a massive storm of purple energy, but Tarble remained unscathed.

"Is that all, Brother?" Tarble taunted. "Your power is formidable, but it’s wasted if it doesn’t hit!"