This Is Definitely Not Dragon Ball!!

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Above the vast ocean, Yuujin's battle with the three androids had raged on for a considerable amount of time.

Logically speaking, Android 16, Android 17, and Android 18 possessed unlimited energy and incredible combat power. Together, they should have been invincible in this world.

Even if someone could briefly gain the upper hand against them, as the fight dragged on and their opponent's energy waned, they would inevitably turn the tide and achieve victory.

Yet, the reality was that, despite the prolonged battle, Android 16, Android 17, and Android 18 had been continuously overpowered by Yuujin!

What did this signify?

It meant that Yuujin was far stronger than them—not just slightly, but overwhelmingly so. If he wished, Yuujin could have ended this battle at any moment.

"Impossible!!! Impossible!!!"

Forced back once again, Android 17, battered and disheveled, was on the brink of madness.

They were supposed to be invincible androids. How could they lose to a mere Yuujin? Why?!

"Android 16, Android 17, that guy is just too strong," Android 18 gasped, retreating alongside Android 16. "His power is on a completely different level from ours."

Yuujin, the kami, was a monster so overwhelmingly powerful that it drove people to despair!

"I refuse to believe this!!!"

Unwilling to accept reality, Android 17 roared in fury, thrusting his palms forward and launching a powerful energy wave at Yuujin.

"Well, I'm done holding back!"

Unleashing her energy, Android 18 joined forces with Android 16, firing their own energy waves.

Though the prospect of victory was nowhere in sight, they resolved to go all out one last time.

The three energy waves merged midair into an even more powerful energy blast. With unstoppable momentum, it tore through the sky, aiming straight at Yuujin.

Yuujin's lips curled into a faint smile. Even in the face of their combined full-force attack, he showed no fear.

Having toyed with them long enough, it was time to conclude this battle.

"Kame…hame…HA!"

Bringing his hands together, Yuujin unleashed his own massive energy wave.

The two opposing energy blasts collided midair, neither giving an inch. The violent clash churned the ocean below, creating towering waves that roared and crashed.

Fortunately, the battle took place in the ocean's center. If it were near the coast, the resulting tsunamis would have caused catastrophic destruction.

"They're so foolish, thinking energy waves could defeat Yuujin," commented Goku, watching from the sidelines with her hands on her head.

When it came to energy wave duels, neither she nor Yuujin had ever lost, not even once!

"Tch, taking so long. This should've been over ages ago!" snorted Vegeta coldly.

After a brief standoff, Yuujin's energy wave predictably overwhelmed the androids' combined attack, pushing it back until it struck them directly.

"Aaaaargh!!!"

The androids' agonized screams echoed as the massive energy wave engulfed them. Below, the ocean's surface was scorched white, leaving a trail that extended endlessly beyond the horizon.

Splash, splash…

The chaos subsided after a long while, and the churning sea gradually calmed.

The figures of Android 16, Android 17, and Android 18 had vanished, swept away by the waves to unknown destinations. Though not killed by the energy wave, they had been thoroughly defeated.

"Woohoo, Yuujin won!" cheered Goku enthusiastically.

Transforming out of his Super Saiyan form, Yuujin chuckled. Goku hadn't changed at all. Just like when they were kids, she always cheered for him during his battles, eagerly awaiting his victorious return.

Although her childlike nature remained, Yuujin found it rather endearing.

However, at that moment—

SPLASH!

Android 16 suddenly leapt out of the water, grabbing Yuujin's arms and legs in an iron grip.

"Hey, Android 16, you've already lost. Why continue?" Yuujin asked, slightly exasperated.

"Yuujin, you are indeed incredibly powerful. Even with Android 17, Android 18, and myself working together, we couldn't defeat you," Android 16 said calmly, his voice steady despite the chilling words that followed. "But defeating you is the purpose for which we androids were created."

"Within my body lies a bomb implanted by Dr. Gero. I'm going to detonate it and take you down with me. If even this can't defeat you, then we androids have truly lost."

"Yuujin!!!"

"Master!!!"

Goku and Celipa cried out in alarm, rushing forward to help, only for Vegeta to raise her hand and block them.

"Stay put. If he can't handle this, then he deserves to die!" Vegeta sneered coldly.

Despite Vegeta's words, Goku refused to stand by. Ignoring her, she tried to charge in to help Yuujin, only to hear Yuujin shout:

"Goku, stay back!"

"Yuujin…"

Though she could defy Vegeta, Goku had never disobeyed Yuujin's orders. Reluctantly, she halted, her worry evident.

"Android 16, what are you trying to do?!"

At that moment, Android 17 and Android 18 returned, their battered bodies bearing heavy injuries. Seeing Android 16's actions, they immediately understood his intentions.

"Android 17, Android 18, it's been a pleasure knowing you," Android 16 said, his voice tinged with both sadness and resolve.

"Android 16…"

Android 17 and Android 18 were at a loss for words, their hearts filled with conflicting emotions.

"Sorry, Yuujin. You're too strong, so I must use this self-destructive method to defeat you," Android 16 said.

"Well, there's no need to apologize. In fact, I admire your courage," Yuujin replied. "But if you think you can take me down with you, you're mistaken!"

Recalling the original Dragon Ball story where Android 16 attempted to self-destruct against Cell, Yuujin knew the bomb's power would be immense. He had no intention of experiencing it firsthand.

Exploding with energy, Yuujin transformed into his Super Saiyan form, ramming his head into Android 16's. Though Android 16, as a mechanical android, was immune to dizziness, the impact created an opening. Taking advantage of it, Yuujin unleashed his energy, breaking free of Android 16's grasp.

"You won't escape!"

With the bomb seconds from detonating, Android 16 lunged at Yuujin, intent on dragging him into the explosion.

But Yuujin didn't flee. Instead, he charged forward and pierced Android 16's chest with a single punch.

CRACK!

Retrieving his hand, Yuujin pulled out the bomb, its light flashing ominously. Without hesitation, he hurled it into the sky.

The next moment—

BOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!

To be continued…

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