The Capsule Corporation's reinforced training chamber buzzed with subdued energy. Inside the meeting room, the Z Fighters had gathered once again—Goku at the head, his expression calm but serious. Around him stood Gohan, Piccolo, Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, Raditz, and Nappa. Vegeta and Trunks lingered near the wall, arms crossed. Bulma leaned beside the door, watching silently. Chichi stood next to her, arms folded, eyes flicking between her husband and son.
The air was thick with urgency.
"Cell just declared war on the whole planet," Piccolo growled, fists clenched. "And he's not bluffing. That power... it's more than we felt even during the Frieza battle."
Everyone had felt it. That monstrous surge of Ki, sharp and oppressive, like a predator announcing itself before the kill. Cell had grown beyond what anyone imagined.
"Everyone saw him," Gohan said softly, glancing toward the window. "He's playing with the world like it's some kind of game."
"We can't afford to let this become another Namek situation," Krillin added, voice tight. "We have to finish this, fast."
Tien nodded. "Then it's clear—we all go back into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber."
"We don't have time," Yamcha stated simply, standing before the assembled group of fighters. "Cell's power… it's beyond anything we've faced. But we've still got the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. With the time it gives us, we can prepare."
His words were calm, but carried a heavy weight.
Gohan, fists clenched "Let's go, Dad." looking towards Goku who nodded.
Krillin cracked his knuckles, his eyes filled with fierce determination. "I never want to feel that helpless again. I'm going back in."
Tien and Yamcha exchanged a glance and silently agreed. "We'll push even further this time," Tien said, his third eye narrowing.
Piccolo, arms crossed, nodded. "Cell's strength may have evolved, but so have we. Let's make that gap disappear."
Vegeta and Trunks' Decision
As everyone rose to prepare for the next phase of training, Vegeta scoffed, arms folded across his chest.
"Fools. You're all scrambling because you lack confidence. I've already surpassed what's necessary. Let the rest of you catch up."
Trunks turned to him, unsure. "Father, we saw how powerful Cell is. He's not—"
"—Not stronger than me," Vegeta interrupted, his eyes gleaming with pride. "I've already mastered the Super Saiyan form. What's in that chamber that I haven't already overcome?"
Raditz, standing nearby, narrowed his eyes. "You sure that pride isn't gonna get you killed?"
Vegeta shot him a glare but said nothing. He turned his back on the group and floated off, Trunks reluctantly following him.
"Fine," Trunks said with a sigh
Stepping Back
Master Roshi, cane in hand, gave Goku a small nod. "This has become a battlefield for gods. I've taught you all I can. But I'll be right here when the final battle comes."
Chiaotzu, small but firm, walked beside Roshi. "I'll support Tien however I can. I know my limits… but I won't run when it matters."
Bulma, standing beside Chichi, sighed. "Guess I'll be everyone's tech and healing expert again. I'll keep the Senzu monitored and ask Korin for more and make sure the pods are at 100%."
Chichi, arms crossed, gave Goku a sharp look before softening. "Don't you dare die on us."
Goku chuckled. "I won't. Besides, we've still got that feast you promised when this is over."
11 Months Later inside HBTC
The Hyperbolic Time Chamber's endless white void buzzed with raw power. The silence was broken by heavy breathing, the subtle crackle of energy, and the calm yet unwavering voice of one man.
Goku stood at the center of the chamber, arms at his sides, smiling warmly at the six warriors encircling him.
"Come at me like it's life or death," he said casually. "Don't hold back."
His words weren't arrogance—they were trust. A challenge. A chance for his comrades to prove how far they'd come.
Gohan, Raditz, Nappa, Piccolo, Krillin, Tien, and Yamcha exchanged determined glances. Their auras flared to life—no longer wild or unstable, but refined and concentrated from years of relentless training.
Golden light erupted from Gohan, Raditz, and Nappa as they transformed into Super Saiyans, each shining brighter than ever before.
"Let's go!" Gohan shouted.
The three Saiyans launched forward in perfect sync—Raditz came in from above with a downward axe kick, Nappa rushed in from below with a hammer punch, and Gohan attacked head-on with a straight jab.
Goku dodged all three effortlessly, weaving between them with fluid grace. His body bent and flowed like water—untouched.
Gohan's eyes narrowed. "We're not done yet!"
He twisted in mid-air and unleashed a barrage of golden Ki blasts, only for Goku to flicker behind him with Instant Transmission, catching Gohan in a light arm lock before tossing him back.
Just as Goku turned, Krillin, Tien, and Yamcha surged forward, glowing bright red—Kaioken x30.
Their bodies moved at lightning speed. Tien's three bodies surrounded Goku with coordinated strikes, Yamcha's evolved Wolf Fang Fist pounded toward his flank, and Krillin unleashed a Destructo Disk Barrage with precise accuracy.
Still in base form, Goku flowed around them—his footwork supreme. He blocked Tien's strikes with open palms, ducked under Yamcha's assault, and danced between Krillin's disks without flinching.
Piccolo hovered back, watching Goku's movements closely.
Krillin grunted, launching upward for a surprise punch. "We've trained too long to be outclassed this fast!"
He activated Kaioken x30 again, fists blazing. Goku met him with a grin and gently deflected the strike, landing a pressure point tap to Krillin's ribs that knocked the wind from his lungs.
"Sorry, Krillin. You're still improving, though."
Raditz roared from above. "You're not dodging this!"
He and Nappa collided together, blasting an enormous two-sided Ki wave that swallowed the chamber in golden light. Goku disappeared from view—only to reappear behind them, lightly tapping both on the neck, stunning them before flipping forward and pushing them into the ground with controlled force.
Gohan's eyes burned with intensity.
"No more games!"
His aura erupted, lightning dancing around his form as he screamed—his hair flashing upward, spiking further. A thunderclap echoed across the chamber.
Super Saiyan 2.
The shift in power was immediate. Everyone paused, stunned by the raw energy Gohan was emitting.
Goku's eyes widened. "You did it, Gohan…"
Nappa: "Woah! What is that!"
Raditz: Beat him Kid!
The boy blurred forward—too fast for most eyes. Goku raised his arms just in time to block a series of rapid punches. Their fists clashed, each impact shaking the void.
Then—Piccolo joined. He didn't flare his Kaioken yet, instead moving with surgical precision. Every strike was meant to support Gohan, to distract, to feint, to harass.
"Let's end this quickly," Piccolo said coldly.
Goku laughed. "You're both amazing."
He blocked, countered, and dodged. But even more so he was proud. Gohan's speed was incredible.. Piccolo's strategy kept him on the defensive.
Piccolo's eyes flashed red—Kaioken x30 flaring to life at last.
He vanished and reappeared in front of Goku, both palms surging with energy.
"SPECIAL BEAM CANNON!!"
Gohan appeared behind Goku. "MASENKO—HA!!"
The two attacks struck simultaneously. A dome of light consumed Goku's position, smoke rising as energy exploded outward.
Everyone held their breath.
But from the smoke… Goku stepped out, now surrounded by golden light—Super Saiyan. Calm. Collected.
He clapped his hands together, creating a shockwave that canceled the remaining Ki.
"You both almost had me. That's incredible."
He moved forward.
Gohan lunged again, but Goku caught his fist. With a spin and a soft blow to the gut, Gohan dropped, unconscious but smiling.
Piccolo tried to intercept—only for Goku to gently tap his forehead.
"Not this time, old friend."
Piccolo's vision blurred as he dropped to one knee.
Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, Raditz, and Nappa stood silently, watching.
"Great job" Goku said gently. "I'm proud of all of you."
They were bruised, exhausted—but each wore a look of awe. None of them could beat Goku yet—but for the first time, they felt like true warriors.
They'd faced The Legend, The Super Saiyan—and they'd held their own.
A Day Later outside HBTC
The light of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber Portal Faded
One by one, Earth's mightiest warriors stepped out—sweat-drenched, battle-worn, and infinitely stronger.
Goku stood at the front, calm and quiet, his aura completely subdued. If not for his physical presence, it would be as if he weren't there at all.
"He's hiding everything," Piccolo thought, standing nearby with his arms crossed. "I can't even sense a shred of his power anymore…"
Behind Goku came Gohan, proud and full of life, his hair bouncing slightly as he adjusted his weighted gi. The boy looked older, hardened, focused—but not grim. He carried the pressure of the world with surprising grace.
Then came Raditz, his spiky mane even more unkempt, and a cocky smirk resting on his lips. Nappa followed, more silent than usual, but emanating confidence that came from knowing he had finally caught up.
They were followed by the Earthlings—Krillin, Tien, and Yamcha—who, despite the contrast in raw numbers, were anything but outclassed. Their expressions were resolved, shoulders squared and eyes sharp. The Kaioken was no longer a gimmick. It was a weapon. A second skin.
From the observation deck above the chamber, Bulma, Chichi, Master Roshi, and Chiaotzu watched as the warriors stepped out.
Bulma ran diagnostics. "Body scans complete. Vital signs... all normal. Their muscle density is off the charts!"
Chichi nodded proudly as Gohan smiled at her. "They've all grown so much..."
"We've reached a whole new level," Gohan said, fists clenched with energy crackling around them. "But I know Cell's even stronger now…"
Tien nodded, gaze sharp. "Then we keep training. We've got the power. Now we just need polish."
Krillin slapped him on the back. "You think we can polish more than Kaioken x30?"
Goku chuckled from the side. "If anyone can, it's you guys."
They turned to Goku, but no one could feel anything from him. It was like he didn't exist—like staring into a still lake with no reflection.
"Just how far beyond us has he gone?" Yamcha wondered silently.
Raditz stepped forward, proud. "We're ready now. Let Cell bring his game."
Piccolo, ever the realist, narrowed his eyes. "Too Bad the Fruit from the Tree of Might didn't give us anymore boosts"
As they returned to Capsule Corp for one final strategy meeting, Vegeta and Trunks waited outside, arms folded.
"I see the ants have returned," Vegeta scoffed. "I hope you've not embarrassed yourselves too much."
Trunks blinked, sensing Gohan's new power. He nodded to himself. "What an incredible amount of Ki"
Goku just smiled and passed by, ruffling Trunks' hair.
"Let's make sure Earth survives this next test."
New Base Power Levels:
Goku – Unknown (Very Heavily Suppressed)
Vegeta – 275,000,000
Great Ape (x10): 2.75 Billion
Super Saiyan (x50): 13.75 Billion
Super Saiyan 2 (x100): 27.5 Billion
Gohan – 290,000,000
Kaioken x5: 1.45 Billion
Great Ape (x10): 2.9 Billion
Super Saiyan (x50): 14.5 Billion
Super Saiyan 2 (x100): 29 Billion
Raditz – 250,000,000
Kaioken x5: 1.25 Billion
Great Ape (x10): 2.5 Billion
Super Saiyan (x50): 12.5 Billion
Nappa – 210,000,000
Great Ape (x10): 2.1 Billion
Super Saiyan (x50): 10.5 Billion
Piccolo – 800,000,000 (Fused with Kami)
Kaioken x30: 24 Billion
Tien – 125,000,000
Kaioken x30: 3.75 Billion
Krillin – 123,000,000
Kaioken x30: 3.69 Billion
Yamcha – 100,000,000
Kaioken x30: 3 Billion
Support Group:
Master Roshi – 80,000,000
Bulk Up (x2): 160 Million
Kaioken x15 Bulk Up (x30): 2.4 Billion
Chiaotzu – 70,000,000
Psychic Power Boost: 80,000,000
Kaioken x20: 1.6 Billion
Bulma – 2,000 (combat training and flight mastery)
Chichi – 1,000,000
Kaioken x2: 2,000,000