The massive laboratory was in complete chaos.
Bulma lay unconscious on the sofa, unmoving.
At the center of the laboratory, two green figures slowly circled the time machine—its surface covered in futuristic technology.
One of them was clearly more mature and colder.
It was Cell from the future, holding the Dragon Radar Bulma had created.
The other was this era's Cell.
"This era's Earth no longer has the conditions for us to grow," the future Cell said coldly.
"That man named Loren…"
"His existence is illogical."
"He is the greatest variable in this timeline."
"If we stay here, the path to perfection will be completely blocked."
This era's Cell became restless.
"Then what do we do?"
"Hide in the sewers forever, like rats?"
"No."
The future Cell smiled triumphantly.
He raised a finger and gently traced the cold metal shell of the time machine.
"We won't be rats."
"We're going to a more… fertile pasture."
"A new world—without Loren, without Future Trunks—where everyone is still weak."
"There, I will obtain the perfect body I deserve."
"And you…"
"You'll gain a shortcut to perfection."
He calmly laid out the entire plan.
The more this era's Cell listened, the brighter his eyes became, his breathing growing heavier.
"Good… good plan!"
"Let's do it!"
"I can't wait to taste those powerful warriors!"
The future Cell nodded in satisfaction.
Bulma had already refueled the time machine with enough energy for two round trips.
It was practically prepared just for them.
Whoosh—
The hatch of the time machine slowly opened.
"Let's go."
The two green figures entered the cramped cockpit one after the other.
The hatch closed.
The machine began to vibrate violently as space itself rippled like water.
The next second—
A flash of light.
The massive time machine vanished from the laboratory without a trace.
Silence returned.
After a violent jolt and a tearing sensation—
The time machine crashed heavily into a desolate Gobi Desert.
The hatch opened.
The two Cells stepped out.
"Hmmm…"
The future Cell inhaled deeply, closing his eyes as he sensed the world around him.
"This is it."
"A brand-new parallel world."
In this world, Goku had only recently returned from space, and his strength had yet to reach terrifying levels.
Vegeta was even weaker than Goku.
The Z Fighters of this world were all pitifully weak.
Most importantly—
This world had no Loren.
It didn't even have Future Trunks or a future version of Cell.
This was a clean, untouched timeline.
A perfect script.
"I'll move first," the future Cell said calmly.
They quickly located Dr. Gero's underground laboratory.
However, Android 17 and Android 18 had not yet completed their modifications.
They would need to wait.
Two years later.
Dr. Gero's underground laboratory.
Android 17 and Android 18 lay silently in their cultivation tanks, still in deep slumber.
The future Cell stood before them.
A cruel smile curved his lips.
"This time, there's no man named Loren to save you."
Bang! Bang!
Without hesitation, he smashed both tanks with his fists.
Alarms screamed.
Android 17 and Android 18 snapped their eyes open—
But it was already too late.
The nightmare-like tail behind Cell opened its absorption mouth.
The process was swift.
Brutal.
Final.
Cell's body began to change violently.
His grotesque mouth vanished, replaced by a handsome yet sinister, almost human face.
His body became smoother, more refined.
A terrifying ki erupted—strong enough to make the entire Earth tremble.
"AAAH—!!!"
Cell roared toward the sky.
"This feeling…"
"This power…"
"I am finally… perfect!"
Perfect Cell.
His combat power surged past two billion.
Then three billion.
And it continued climbing.
He had completed the most crucial step of evolution.
Now, he only needed more energy.
Power flooded his body endlessly.
Perfect Cell slowly turned his gaze toward the adjacent cultivation tank.
Inside—
Android 16.
Greed flashed in his eyes.
He raised his hand.
Bang!
The reinforced glass shattered.
Green cultivation fluid spilled across the floor.
Android 16's tall body snapped awake, red light flashing in his eyes.
A powerful ki—no weaker than Android 17's—erupted from him.
Too late.
Cell's tail shot forward like lightning.
The absorption mouth covered Android 16's entire back.
Android 16's body trembled violently—
Then vanished.
Absorbed completely.
"Hmmm…"
Perfect Cell exhaled in satisfaction.
His body changed again, subtly refining itself.
His already perfect face softened further—closer to true perfection.
His power surged past yet another limit.
And it was still increasing.
At the deepest level of the laboratory lay this world's Cell, still in the cultivation stage.
Perfect Cell did not act.
Instead, he turned and looked at his counterpart—the immature Cell still in his first form.
His gaze was filled with greed and expectation.
"Go."
"Eat it."
"This is your first step toward evolution."
This world's Cell could barely contain himself.
He let out an excited howl and lunged forward.
His sharp mouth pierced the cultivation chamber.
He devoured the Cell embryo—along with all the genetic fluid.
Boom!
A powerful ki erupted from his body.
His insect-like frame swelled and twisted violently.
Muscles bulged.
His body grew taller, uglier, more monstrous.
His mouth vanished, replaced by a brutal, almost human face.
Second Form.
After absorbing countless humans—
And devouring the complete Cell embryo—
This world's Cell had finally completed his metamorphosis.
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