Fusion Android 13 unleashed a barrage of energy blasts from his body, obliterating the rocks around him.
Fully recharged, he steadied himself before blasting toward Goku with the speed and force of a comet hurtling through space.
Seeing the android rushing toward him, Goku didn't stand idly by. He gathered his energy and effortlessly dodged the incoming attack.
Spinning around, Goku delivered a powerful kick to Fusion Android 13's massive frame.
"Ugh!"
The force of the kick caused the android to lose his balance and collapse to the ground.
Not wasting any time, Goku maneuvered behind the downed android.
Still on the ground, Fusion Android 13 launched two energy blasts from his hands in a desperate attempt to attack Goku.
With ease, Goku deflected both blasts. Yet, the android stubbornly continued to rely on the same tactic.
However, Goku wasn't going to allow him to keep this up. He dashed forward and landed another powerful kick, sending Fusion Android 13 flying into a nearby ridge.
This time, Goku didn't let him fall freely. He teleported directly in front of the android and began delivering a series of rapid, powerful punches to his colossal frame.
Each punch landed with immense force, leaving the android reeling in pain. Fusion Android 13 couldn't muster any defense against Goku's overwhelming speed and strength.
Although Goku appeared to be in his Super Saiyan form, he was momentarily tapping into Super Saiyan 2 with each attack.
This tactic allowed Goku to maximize his power while minimizing physical exhaustion.
Super Saiyan 2's strength was far superior, but its energy consumption was significantly higher—let alone the even greater toll of Super Saiyan 3.
In his previous life, Goku had attempted to use Super Saiyan 3 to defeat Majin Buu. However, the energy drain outpaced his ability to sustain the form, forcing him back into his normal state.
Since mastering divine energy, Goku rarely used Super Saiyan 3. Instead, he pursued the power of a Super Saiyan God to transcend the limitations of his earlier transformations.
Among the Z Fighters observing the battle, only Vegeta and Gohan could discern Goku's combat strategy. The others were baffled as to why his "mere" Super Saiyan form was overpowering Fusion Android 13.
"Kakarot... this guy is truly a combat genius." Vegeta muttered, begrudgingly admiring Goku's fighting style.
'Boom!'
With another devastating strike, the ridge behind Fusion Android 13 began to crumble, forming a massive slab of rock. Under Goku's relentless assault, the slab and the entire mountain behind it started to crack.
As the mountain gave way, Fusion Android 13 was buried beneath the falling debris. This time, it took him significant effort to dig his way out.
"Huff... huff..."
Fusion Android 13 crouched, half-kneeling, one hand bracing against his knee while the other clutched the spot where Goku's attacks had landed. He was breathing heavily.
"How... how is this possible? According to the computer's data, you shouldn't be this strong."
The android had assumed that, even if he couldn't defeat Goku outright, he wouldn't be completely outmatched.
"Relying too much on so-called computer data is the reason for your failure." Goku replied coldly.
Taking advantage of his android body's limitless stamina, Fusion Android 13 began to recover quickly.
But this time, instead of launching another reckless attack, he hesitated. He now understood that he was no match for Goku in his current state.
His main role here is to stall Goku and his group so that Android 20 can activate Androids 17 and 18, who are stronger than him.
Fusion Android 13 began retreating, gathering energy for an attack. He quickly formed a series of energy blasts in his hands, preparing to create a smoke screen to obscure everyone's vision.
Suddenly, dozens of blasts shot from Fusion Android 13's hands, scattering chaotically through the air before crashing down to the ground.
'Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom...'
Each blast exploded on impact, and thick smoke rapidly filled the battlefield.
Goku immediately understood that Fusion Android 13 was merely buying time. Without hesitation, he gathered his ki and released it in a fierce surge.
The overwhelming force of his energy swept through the area, quickly dissipating the thick smoke.
Seeing his smokescreen neutralized, Fusion Android 13 attempted to recreate it.
But Goku wasn't about to let him continue. He rushed forward at full speed and struck Fusion Android 13 square in the face with a powerful punch, following up with a spinning kick.
'Boom!'
The android crashed to the ground, heavily injured once again and unable to get back up.
Goku gathered energy in his palm, intending to eliminate Fusion Android 13 completely and then pursue Android 20.
Given how much the history had already changed, Goku wasn't sure if Androids 17 and 18 had already been activated. If they had, he would need to deal with them as well.
Just as Goku was about to finish Fusion Android 13, a green figure suddenly leapt into the scene.
"Cell!?"
Recognizing the figure, Goku shouted its name in shock.
The new arrival was none other than Cell, and not just any form—this was the Perfect Cell.
['What's going on? Even Cell has shown up early. And with his Perfect Form... does that mean Androids 17 and 18 have already been absorbed?']. Cell's appearance sent a flurry of thoughts racing through Goku's mind. "Yes, you're thinking correctly." Cell said with a smirk. "I've absorbed Androids 17 and 18 of this era."
"I didn't expect their power to be this immense. Even I can hardly believe how strong I've become."
Cell spoke with excitement as he reveled in his newfound strength.
"But I have you to thank for all of this, Goku. If you hadn't gone to the future and destroyed the Androids 17 and 18 there, I wouldn't be here now."
Cell's words made Goku realize the truth behind his origins.
"Since you came from the future, how did you defeat Gohan and the others? With their strength, you shouldn't have been able to make it here."
Goku pressed Cell for answers.
"Of course, I stole the time machine and arrived in this era while they weren't paying attention," Cell explained gleefully.
['It seems the future is safe.'] Goku thought, exhaling a small sigh of relief. If the future he had fought to protect had been destroyed, he would have immediately turned his attention to killing this Cell here.
"So, what is your purpose for being here now?"
Goku asked Cell directly.
"Haha, isn't it obvious? It's to kill you, Goku."
"Don't forget, I was also created by Dr. Gero. Killing you has always been my primary objective."
Cell let out a sinister chuckle as he made his intentions clear.
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