Android 18 launched the first attack at Piccolo.
Boom!
Boom!
Piccolo countered every strike, refusing to give her any openings.
Android 17 frowned as he watched. "Is that Namekian really this strong? He's holding his own against 18… No, he even has the upper hand?"
"To be precise, the Namekian's strength exceeds Android 18's," Android 16 said calmly, data flashing in his eyes.
Hearing this, 17's face darkened. "Looks like I'll have to step in later. If 18 loses to him, it'll be humiliating."
On the Z Warriors' side, Krillin smiled nervously. "As expected of Piccolo. We'll never catch up to him in this lifetime. I've stopped trying already."
Yamcha nodded. "Yeah, I gave up a long time ago too. If we can't compare to Piccolo, then comparing ourselves to Goku is just hopeless. Better to be realistic."
Tien Shinhan shook his head with a small smile. "All we can do is keep training and do our best."
Meanwhile, Gohan noticed something. "Uncle Piccolo still hasn't used his full strength yet. He's even fighting with that heavy cloak on."
"That's right," he confirmed with a nod.
Chiaotzu asked curiously, "So… does that mean Piccolo can beat them all?"
Tien Shinhan explained calmly, "We'll have to see first. Don't make assumptions too quickly, Chiaotzu."
In the battle, Android 18 also realized it and shouted angrily, "Namekian! Stop holding back. What's the point of hiding your strength?"
"Really?" Piccolo smirked, then released an even stronger surge of energy, his aura exploding around him.
Seeing this, 17 snapped in frustration. "Back off! Who would've thought you couldn't handle a single Namekian?"
At his order, 18 withdrew reluctantly. "Fine, you handle it."
This made it clear to the Z Warriors that the male androids were considered stronger than the female one.
18 wasn't pretending—she knew she couldn't win. Better to let 17 fight.
Piccolo didn't stop her retreat. From their brief clash, he already understood the three androids' power was extraordinary.
And only he among the Z Warriors had the strength to stand against them.
Android 17 stepped forward, smirking confidently. "Namekian Piccolo, you are strong… but you're still no match for me."
"That's exactly what I want to find out," Piccolo replied. "Show me what an android is really capable of."
From their battle so far, Piccolo had already analyzed that android stamina was virtually unlimited.
Meanwhile, 18 asked 16 playfully, "Don't you want to jump in? Don't you feel like fighting?"
But 16 remained silent, his calmness unshaken.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Piccolo and Android 17 clashed fiercely, both unleashing tremendous power.
From a distance, the Z Warriors grew anxious.
"Piccolo's in danger! We should help him!" someone said.
But Gohan shook his head firmly. "No. Don't interfere. Trust Uncle Piccolo."
17 roared in frustration mid-battle. "Is this all you've got? Show me your true power!"
"As you wish," Piccolo said calmly, finally tearing off his weighted cloak. His full strength exploded outward.
Krillin grinned with relief. "Finally! Piccolo's serious now. With his true power, even an android won't stand a chance."
Tien Shinhan nodded. "Exactly. There's no comparing ourselves to him anymore. He's on another level."
17's eyes widened in shock. "He was hiding this much power?!"
"Die, android!" Piccolo roared, thrusting his palm forward and blasting 17 away with sheer force.
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