But after thinking it over carefully, she felt that was impossible. The gap in strength was obvious. That guy simply was not their opponent. If they really fought, he would still be one-shotted.
As long as it wasn’t that man, everyone else was insignificant.
Nearby, the large-framed Android 16 seemed to detect something unusual.
This Piccolo seemed somewhat different from the one they had seen a day ago.
Very soon, Piccolo accelerated from high in the sky and swiftly descended before the three of them.
“You came all this way looking for us, so I assume it’s not just for old time’s sake. What do you want?” 17 asked directly.
“Then I’ll keep it brief.” Piccolo did not hesitate and told them everything about Cell.
After learning about the ultimate Android, Cell, the expressions on 17 and 18’s faces became extremely colorful.
Even Android 16, who normally showed no interest in anything, had a subtle change in expression at this moment.
“So that Cell already died at that guy’s hands? Tch~! How boring. If he were still alive, I’d actually like to test just how strong that so-called ultimate Android really was.” 17 was quite interested in Cell.
Unfortunately, he had no opportunity to fight him.
“So that old geezer Dr. Gero actually created an Android like Cell to deal with us—wanted to absorb us! Hmph! Since he’s dead, then we don’t need to worry anymore.” 18 continued.
Things had happened rather suddenly, but now that they knew it was good news, she quickly let it go.
“I’ve already told you about that matter. Now it’s time to talk about the warning I’m giving you… Although you’re not as reckless and cruel as the 17 and 18 from Future Trunks’ timeline, I still have to remind you of something. Don’t slaughter innocent people, otherwise conflict between us will be unavoidable,” Piccolo said again.
Hearing this, 17 curled his lips upward and sneered disdainfully. “Looks like you’ve forgotten how you lost to me yesterday. Standing in front of me making threats now… isn’t that a little inappropriate?”
“I didn’t come here to fight you. This is a friendly warning. Besides, the one you defeated before was only half of me. Now I have become whole once again! I’m no longer the same as I was yesterday. If I learn that you’re causing chaos on Earth, I will definitely come after you.” Piccolo had no intention of wasting words with 17. Nor did he intend to take revenge for yesterday just because he had grown stronger. There was no need.
Having seen a broader world, the Androids had already become part of the past.
Just like if the Emperor of the Universe, Frieza, appeared before him again, he would no longer face him with a teasing mentality.
He turned and flew toward West City.
17 and 18 had not even had time to react, both filled with confusion.
“That guy only knows how to talk big. Even if he became whole, there’s no difference compared to before,” 17 said with an unhappy expression.
In his eyes, Piccolo was simply talking big despite clearly being weaker than him.
If not for that man, he definitely would not have let this matter go so easily.
Obviously, 17 had not noticed Piccolo’s changes, and neither had 18.
But 16 was different.
“What he said may not be false.”
The moment those words were spoken, 17 and 18 were both somewhat surprised.
“You mean he really has become different, and might even be stronger than me?” 17 asked in disbelief.
“According to my analysis, Piccolo’s data has changed significantly compared to yesterday. As for who is stronger between the two of you, I cannot determine that. You would need to fight to know,” 16 answered truthfully.
“16, the way you talk is always so mysterious. I’m really curious how Dr. Gero created you. Even your scouter is more advanced than ours.” Although 17 did not want to accept it, 16 clearly was not joking, so he could only grumble.
If there were another opportunity in the future, he did want to fight Piccolo and see for himself.
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West City.
Capsule Corporation.
After Talot conquered Bulma yesterday, the relationship between the two rapidly heated up, almost to the point of being inseparable.
Mainly because Talot understood Bulma far too well.
As for Bulma, she was like a newlywed bride, constantly clinging to Talot’s side and wanting to know even more about him.
Bulma was happy, but Future Trunks from the future timeline had completely broken down.
Ever since offending Talot yesterday and being knocked unconscious by Talot’s aura, Future Trunks had remained completely withdrawn.
The knot in his heart could not be untied, causing him to look incomparably haggard.
This timeline’s Vegeta, upon seeing how mentally fragile this cheap son of his from the future was, immediately felt anger surge within him.
As the son of Vegeta, to have such a fragile heart?! Constantly looking like he’s tired of life, acting like a woman—it’s a disgrace to his face.
Unable to endure it any longer, Vegeta stopped caring about anything else and directly dragged the awakened Trunks over for a ruthless round of training.
Since words were ineffective, then he would use fists and feet to knock some sense into this son of his.
It actually proved effective. After receiving Vegeta’s “care” through punches and kicks, Future Trunks seemed to indirectly come to terms with things.
This timeline was destined to be different from his original world.
He was merely a passerby here. There was no need to care too much about the changes in this timeline. In other words, the greater the changes became, the more it avoided developing into that tragic future.
And now that he had come to this timeline, what he should be considering was obtaining even greater power so he could properly protect his original world.
After sorting out his thoughts, Trunks sought out Talot and apologized for his impulsiveness yesterday.
Talot did not care about it at all and simply laughed it off.
If he really argued with a child over something like that, it would only make him seem too immature.
Bulma, however, made a decision that shocked Talot. As long as Future Trunks was willing, he could still call her Mom.
Even though the Bulma of this timeline was not his mother, and he would never be born in this timeline.
Talot originally thought Trunks would refuse, but unexpectedly, the boy shamelessly accepted it.
Since things had already reached this point, there was nothing else to do.
Right at that moment, a figure suddenly flew over from the sky, accompanied by an incomparably powerful aura.
Talot and Future Trunks’ attention was immediately drawn toward it.
“Is that Piccolo? Looks like he successfully persuaded Kami and returned to his complete self,” Talot determined through Ki Sense that the current Piccolo was no longer the same Piccolo as before.
“This Ki is… Uncle Piccolo?!” Trunks cried out in shock.
Not long afterward, Piccolo descended before them.
He had come here specifically to find Talot.
Having experienced Talot’s methods before, he knew Talot had a way to send him to Planet Namek.
“Congratulations, Piccolo. You’ve taken the most crucial step. How does it feel to possess a complete body?” Talot curled his lips upward and smiled lightly.
“Thanks to you, I managed to persuade Kami and reclaim my original power. From now on, don’t call me Piccolo anymore. Just call me Piccolo.” Piccolo smiled faintly as he expressed his gratitude to Talot.
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