"Very well." Lucifer, the angelic entity from Dragon Ball Super, nodded regally and extended his scepter toward Piccolo.
In a mesmerizing display of divine power, the golden halo encircling Piccolo's head slowly dissipated, revealing the true extent of Lucifer's celestial might.
"Shall we proceed?" Lucifer's voice resonated with quiet arrogance, as he gracefully ascended into the air, deliberately avoiding the ominous black vortex that beckoned. In an instant, he vanished into thin air, leaving Piccolo bewildered.
Unfazed by Lucifer's enigmatic departure, Piccolo, driven by unwavering determination, pursued the angelic being without hesitation.
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On Earth's battleground, the emergence of Super 17 had left Son Gohan and his fellow warriors battered and helpless.
The valiant efforts of Son Gohan, Orb, Son Goten, Trunks, and others had proven futile, as they struggled to fend off the formidable Super 17.
Super No. 17, his malevolent grin echoing the chaos around him, reveled in his newfound power. Dr. Myuu's sinister laughter filled the air, and Dr. Gero could hardly contain his excitement.
"Damn it!" Son Gohan mustered the strength to stand once more.
"Trunks, where's Uncle Vegeta? If Dad can't return, can't Uncle Vegeta unleash the power of Super Saiyan as the fourth warrior?" Son Goten inquired, his voice tinged with concern.
Trunks shook his head in uncertainty. "I don't know where Daddy has gone. It seems like his anger has completely subsided. Could he have left Earth?"
"Left Earth? But where would he go?" Son Goten pondered.
"Number 17! Dispose of them!" Dr. Myuu's command spurred Super 17 into action once more.
Super No. 17 wasted no time, gathering an overwhelming surge of energy in his hand, preparing to deal the fatal blow to Son Gohan and the others.
Desperation gripped the hearts of Son Gohan and his companions as they faced impending doom.
"Prepare to meet your end!" Super 17 bellowed, his energy building to a crescendo.
However, in the midst of this dire situation, a crimson blur materialized behind Super 17.
It was none other than Son Goku, who had raced to the scene with incredible speed.
With a powerful kick, Son Goku struck Super 17's back, catching the android off guard. Super 17 plummeted from the sky, crashing into the ground and creating a massive crater.
"Hey, No. 17! I'm your opponent!" Son Goku declared boldly.
"What? Son Goku?" Dr. Gero exclaimed in disbelief.
"How did he escape?" Dr. Myuu's widened eyes mirrored his astonishment.
Yet, their shock soon transformed into sly grins. "Hahaha, it seems your timing is impeccable, even though we're unsure of your escape from Hell," Dr. Gero chuckled. "But you shall witness the might of No. 17 firsthand."
"Gohan, are you all right?" Son Goku asked with genuine concern.
"We're holding on, Dad," Son Gohan reassured him.
"Let's do this, Dad!" Son Goten chimed in.
"Mr. Goku, it's great to see you again!" Trunks exclaimed, relieved by Son Goku's arrival.
"Thank you all for your efforts. Allow me to handle this now," Son Goku declared to his companions.
With those words, Son Goku and Super No. 17 squared off.
Without any words exchanged, their battle erupted in a dazzling display of speed and power.
Super 17 soon discovered that he was no match for Son Goku, even with his newfound strength.
After several intense clashes, Son Goku delivered a decisive blow, sending Super 17 hurtling through the air.
As Super 17 prepared to land, he swiftly adjusted his body and regained his footing.
Dr. Gero's face paled, and Dr. Myuu was equally stunned.
Had Son Goku truly become this formidable?
Unexpectedly, Super 17 found himself outmatched.
"The Kamehameha wave!" Son Goku announced, his hands crackling with blue energy.
In an instant, a colossal Ki Blast bore down upon Super 17 like a solar storm.
Dr. Gero's eyes gleamed with anticipation. "This is it!"
Dr. Myuu nodded with a smirk. "Indeed!"
"Boom!"
The mighty Ki Blast struck Super 17 head-on, but to their astonishment, the android absorbed the energy effortlessly.
Not only did Super 17 remain unscathed, but his power also surged.
"You're impressive... My Kamehameha couldn't harm you?" Son Goku marveled.
"Of course not," Super 17 replied with a smug smile.
"Then let's try this again." Son Goku declared, gathering an even greater amount of energy into his hands.
A colossal Super Ki Blast formed, descending upon Super 17 with the force of a supernova.
Super 17 groaned in agony, his body almost succumbing to the overwhelming energy.
Yet, he absorbed the energy once more, leaving Son Goku bewildered.
"You... didn't expect me to absorb your energy, much like Android 19 did back then," Son Goku admitted, his tone serious. "I was careless."
"Your generous gift has only made me stronger," Super No. 17 replied, a sardonic grin forming on his lips.
In the blink of an eye, Super 17 materialized behind Son Goku.
Panic surged through Son Goku as he realized the dire situation.
"Boom!"
Super No. 17's swift kick sent Son Goku hurtling into a distant skyscraper, causing it to crumble.
Son Goku was buried beneath the rubble, but his determination remained unwavering.
"This... This is beyond me," Son Goku admitted, his voice laced with frustration.
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*Power Stones and Follow*