Although Yuujin found the situation quite frustrating, he knew now wasn't the time to dwell on it.
With Gokumi and Vegea successfully fusing into Vekumi, they had finally regained the power to challenge Cell once more.
Leaving Vekumi to face off against Cell, Yuujin quickly searched the surrounding ruins and found Chi-Chi, Celipa, Android 18, and Dark Android 18.
Having been blown away earlier and caught in the aftermath of explosions, the women had sustained serious injuries. Without hesitation, Yuujin fed each of them a Senzu Bean, restoring their strength.
"Chi-Chi, 18, how do you feel now?"
"We're completely recovered."
Standing up, Chi-Chi and the others still felt lingering fear, but excitement soon replaced it as they looked at Vekumi.
"This is amazing! Gokumi and Vegea successfully fused!"
"So her name is Vekumi... She's radiating an incredibly terrifying aura."
"Indeed. If it's her, she might actually defeat Cell!"
Sensing Vekumi's immense power, both Yuujin and the others placed their hopes in her. However, after everything they had endured, they silently prayed that nothing else would go wrong. If another disaster struck, they would truly be at their limit.
Meanwhile, high in the sky, Vekumi slowly hovered, stopping right in front of Cell.
"You damn Saiyans... You actually pulled it off!"
Regaining his composure, Cell glared at Vekumi with a murderous expression.
The energy emanating from Vekumi was indeed overwhelming, making even Cell wary. However, if this was all she had, then he had nothing to fear!
"I'm neither Gokumi nor Vegea. I am someone who has completely surpassed them—Vekumi! Burn this name into your memory!"
"Come on, Cell, attack me. Otherwise, you won't get another chance."
With a smirk, Vekumi curled her finger, taunting him.
Cell's eyes twitched in irritation. This woman was beyond arrogant! Though he wanted nothing more than to kill her on the spot, he suppressed his urge to act recklessly.
Even without testing her strength, he knew this Vekumi was a formidable opponent. A careless move could expose a fatal weakness.
"What's wrong? Scared?"
"Then I'll make the first move!"
Frowning slightly, Vekumi seemed dissatisfied. In the blink of an eye, she appeared in front of Cell, landing a powerful punch to his abdomen.
"Urgh!!!"
Though the attack seemed simple, Cell's entire back bulged outward from the impact. The searing pain shot through his body, sending alarm signals blaring through his mind.
But Vekumi didn't stop there. Having thrown the first punch, she had no intention of letting up.
"Ahhhhh!!!!"
"Hahahaha!!!!"
"Hahahahaha!!!!!"
Her fists rained down like a violent storm, each strike hammering into Cell with relentless force. His agonized screams filled the sky, while Vekumi laughed wildly, her attacks growing even more savage.
"She... She's completely overwhelming Cell..."
"Amazing! Vekumi is truly amazing!"
From below, Yuujin and the others watched in shock and exhilaration.
The monster who had repeatedly driven them to the brink of despair—the Cell that not even their combined strength could overcome—was now being utterly dominated!
Even witnessing it firsthand, they could hardly believe it.
"Get away from me!!!"
Beaten into a sorry state, Cell finally erupted in rage, unleashing a surge of energy that forced Vekumi back.
"I won't forgive you... I will NEVER forgive you!"
"Vekumi!!!"
His roar was filled with fury, his eyes burning red with rage.
He was supposed to be the ultimate lifeform, the one and only invincible being in the universe!
If Vekumi posed a threat to his supremacy, then she had to be eliminated—no matter what!
As his power skyrocketed, golden lightning crackled around his body. Cell was done holding back. He would fight at full strength and annihilate Vekumi.
He would kill Yuujin and those women as well!
Transforming into a golden streak of energy, Cell charged at Vekumi, unleashing a vicious counterattack.
Their battle intensified, the sky resounding with endless shockwaves and explosions. The force of their clash sent tremors through the land, their figures vanishing and reappearing in rapid succession.
"Now this is more like it."
"Yes, this is exactly what I wanted!"
"Hahahahaha!!!!!"
Blocking Cell's attacks effortlessly, Vekumi laughed once more.
If before, she had been laughing because she was toying with Cell, now, she laughed because she was truly enjoying the battle.
Saving Earth? Protecting humanity? None of that mattered to her.
She just wanted to fight!
And without a doubt, this infuriated Cell even more.
"DIE!!!"
With a furious roar, Cell struck Vekumi, sending her crashing to the ground. Raising both hands, he unleashed a barrage of energy blasts.
Not wanting to be caught in the destruction, Yuujin and the others quickly took to the air.
The next moment—
BOOM!
The ground below was completely obliterated, reshaped beyond recognition by the onslaught.
As the dust settled, Yuujin and the others could only stare in disbelief.
Cell was truly ruthless when it came to destruction.
"Is... Is Vekumi okay?"
"Relax. That woman isn't going down so easily."
Chi-Chi's face showed concern, but Yuujin remained calm.
Despite how intense the battle seemed, Yuujin knew Vekumi hadn't even been fighting seriously yet. She had been letting Cell vent his rage and attack her, all while enjoying herself.
If she kept playing around, things might get out of hand.
Meanwhile, high in the air—
"Hah... Hah..."
"Damn you, Vekumi... Now you understand my power, don't you?"
Panting heavily, Cell finally felt some satisfaction.
So-called strongest warrior? Hah! She wasn't that much stronger than Super Android 18!
But then—
"That's it? That's really all you've got?"
To be continued...
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