This Is Definitely Not Dragon Ball!!

"Snake Princess, where are Vegeta and Celipa? Why haven't I seen them?"

After spending some intimate time with Android 18, Yuujin turned to the Snake Princess standing beside him and asked.

"Lord Vegeta mentioned she wanted to further enhance Celipa's strength. They're likely training at the training grounds right now," the Snake Princess replied after a moment's thought.

Celipa, now capable of transforming into a Super Saiyan, was already far from weak. However, Vegeta still wasn't satisfied with her. Recently, Vegeta had been relentlessly training Celipa, pushing her to her limits daily at the training grounds.

Of course, training Celipa might only be one part of the reason. The other was that Vegeta wanted to improve herself further through combat. Ever since Yuujin and Goku both ascended to Super Saiyan 2, Vegeta had grown noticeably anxious and was determined to catch up with them.

"I feel like I'm starting to rust from inactivity."

"18, let's head to the training grounds and stretch a bit," Yuujin said, patting the Android nestled in his arms.

Having been engrossed in wooing 18, Yuujin had nearly neglected his training. Thankfully, Vegeta had not yet reached Super Saiyan 2; otherwise, Yuujin wouldn't dare slack off so much.

"Alright, let's go," 18 replied nonchalantly.

Leaving Suno and Meizhen to continue playing with Goteno and Trunksia in the garden, Yuujin called Goku and Chi-Chi, and the group headed toward the training grounds.

With 18 joining the team, Yuujin's group of top-tier fighters had gained another powerful ally. While 18's strength couldn't compare to Yuujin, Goku, or Vegeta, she was significantly stronger than Celipa.

If compared, 18's current power might be on par with Chi-Chi using the Kaio-ken x10 technique. However, in terms of potential, 18 held a clear advantage.

As an android created by Dr. Gero, 18 possessed the unique ability of infinite energy—a bug-like trait. Although her power output had limits, theoretically, her energy reserves were endless. With proper training and guidance under Yuujin and the others, 18 could continuously improve her combat capabilities, rivaling even the Super Saiyans in potential.

Walking through the temple, they soon reached the training grounds. There, they saw Vegeta and Celipa, both transformed into Super Saiyans, engaged in fierce combat mid-air.

"Put more effort into it! Is that all you've got?"

"You're disgracing the title of Super Saiyan!"

Vegeta's training methods spared no mercy. Celipa was entirely at the receiving end, battered and bruised, as Vegeta ruthlessly pushed her limits with harsh words and relentless attacks.

Celipa's cries of pain and her disheveled appearance evoked sympathetic glances from Yuujin, Goku, and the others.

Celipa was truly unlucky to end up with such a merciless trainer like Vegeta. Fortunately, the Eden Garden provided an endless supply of Senzu Beans; otherwise, Celipa might not have survived the countless times she was pushed to her breaking point.

"Get lost!"

Pushed to her limit and enraged by the constant verbal abuse, Celipa unleashed a surge of wild energy, forcing Vegeta back momentarily.

"Finally showing some promise. Let's go again!"

Rather than being angry, Vegeta's fighting spirit soared. Golden energy erupted as Vegeta and Celipa clashed once more in the sky, their energies hurtling toward each other.

Just as a massive explosion seemed imminent, something suddenly appeared between them.

It was Trunks's time machine!

"Damn it!"

Trunks, who had just arrived, was stunned to see two Super Saiyans charging straight at him. He tried to maneuver the time machine to dodge, but it was too late!

Boom!

Vegeta and Celipa collided, unleashing a massive explosion that sent shockwaves across the training grounds. The time machine was instantly obliterated, its fragments scattering in all directions.

Everyone, including Yuujin, Goku, and the others, hurried over. Vegeta, Celipa, and Trunks, who had been thrown apart, quickly landed on the ground.

"Trunks, what the hell are you doing? Do you have a death wish?!"

"My time machine... my time machine..."

Vegeta glared at Trunks in anger, while Trunks clutched his hair in despair, devastated over the loss of his time machine.

"Trunks, are you hurt?" Yuujin asked, surprised by the sudden turn of events.

Appearing out of nowhere, Trunks had been caught in the crossfire between Vegeta and Celipa, narrowly escaping disaster. Thankfully, only the time machine was destroyed; Trunks seemed unharmed.

"Yuujin-san, Goku-san, Chi-Chi-san, Father..."

Trunks called out to each of them in turn. But when his eyes landed on 18, he froze in shock.

"18!!!"

A wave of rage surged through him. Without a second thought, Trunks transformed into a Super Saiyan, drew his sword, and charged toward 18.

Blinded by hatred for the Androids 17 and 18 who had destroyed his world, Trunks lost all reason upon seeing her.

"Stop, Trunks!"

Yuujin transformed into a Super Saiyan, stepping between Trunks and 18. Trunks's sword struck Yuujin's arm, producing a shower of sparks and the sound of clashing metal.

"She's not the 18 from your world!" Yuujin shouted.

But Trunks, consumed by fury, was deaf to reason. He raised his sword again to attack.

The unexpected turn of events left everyone stunned, but Vegeta quickly intervened.

"You brat, have you lost your mind?!"

Vegeta charged forward, landing a punch on Trunks's abdomen.

With a pained cry, Trunks dropped his sword, his Super Saiyan aura dissipating as he collapsed unconscious on the ground.

"Trunks! Trunks!"

Chi-Chi and the others rushed to check on him. Meanwhile, Yuujin shook his aching arm.

"Damn kid nearly chopped off my arm."

Turning to 18, he asked, "Are you hurt?"

18, still in shock, nodded blankly. The sudden attack had left her dazed, and she couldn't make sense of the situation.

Relieved that she was unharmed, Yuujin looked over at the unconscious Trunks and sighed in frustration.

"Chi-Chi, go get Bulma."

"Snake Princess, have someone take Trunks to a room."

To be continued...

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