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In Cell's estimation, Son Gokuâthe undisputed powerhouse of the opposing campâshould have been the final act to grace the arena. After all, Cell had graciously allowed for a battle royale format. From his perspective, it only made tactical sense for the likes of Piccolo, Trunks, and Vegeta to cycle through first, exhausting him before Goku stepped in to attempt a finishing blow.
Why, then, was Goku entering the fray first?
Despite his confusion, Cell saw no reason to decline. Since Goku was on the field, the fight was on. The two titans collided, engaging in a fierce exchange that shattered the common sense of the watching world. To the eyes of Hercule Satan and the mundane spectators, the sheer speed and explosive power were incomprehensible; Hercule could only frantically dismiss the display as a series of elaborate magic tricks.
As the battle intensified, Cell began showcasing his terrifying arsenal of stolen techniques. He utilized Tien Shinhan's Four Witches Technique, splitting his form into four distinct entities. Unlike the original version of the move, these four Cells possessed no weaknessesâtheir individual power levels remained entirely undiminished.
Yet, Goku managed to hold his own.
"From this, it is evident that Goku is struggling to match Cell's peak," the narrator's voice echoed across the dimensions, causing countless viewers to lean in. "Cell hasn't even tapped into his full power yet. If he were fighting seriously with four undiminished bodies, Goku wouldn't stand a chance. This restraint likely stems from the Saiyan cells within him; Cell inherits that innate lust for battle, prolonging the fight simply to savor the challenge Goku provides."
The realization hit the multiverse like a physical weight. If Cell truly wanted to end the match, it would be over in a heartbeat. The gap in Ki was simply too vast.
Furthermore, the nature of the Four Witches Technique itself sent shockwaves through other worlds.
"Uzumaki Naruto: Although he only makes four of himself, it's nothing like my Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu! My clones can pop with one hit, but these four actually keep the same combat power as the original! That's insane!"
"Tien Shinhan: To be honest, my version has a fatal flaw; my Ki is split equally, leaving each clone at only one-fourth of my original strength. Cell has refined the technique to a level far superior to my own."
Tien's expression was complex as he watched his own signature move being wielded with such perfection. Since his legendary match with Goku years ago, he had rarely used it because of that weakness. If he could bypass that limit like Cell, it would undeniably be his ultimate trump card.
"Monkey D. Garp: A technique that multiplies your strength without a drawback? That's not just a move; that's an absolute win condition!"
"Kurosaki Ichigo: Creating three clones with 100% of your power... the pressure of that Ki would be suffocating."
"Saitama: So you can fight yourself? That actually sounds useful if you can't find a decent opponent."
"Duanmu Yan: Does that mean I could summon and wear four sets of armor at once? Who needs a team when I can be the entire squad?"
"Uzumaki Naruto: @Tien Shinhan, Mr. Tien, any chance you can teach us that?"
"Tien Shinhan: Our power systems are fundamentally different. Even if I shared the secrets of Ki manipulation, your bodies might not be able to process it."
This blunt truth silenced many who were eager to learn. In the West City of the Dragon Ball world, Akira watched the screen with the calm, tactical eye of a transmigrator. He wasn't surprised by the interest; Cell's version of the technique was essentially the "One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones" used by the Saints in the high-tier cultivation worlds, yet significantly easier to execute.
Akira found himself pondering a chaotic possibility: If Goku and Vegeta learned to bypass the weakness of the Four Witches, could they create four versions of themselves and then perform the Fusion Dance? Would the world witness two Gogetas and two Vegitos at once? The power scaling would break the multiverse.
Back in the video, the stakes shifted.
Cell, growing bored with the restrictive rules of the tournament, declared the "out of bounds" rule meaningless. With a casual wave of power, he vaporized the arena tiles. Now, the entire Earth was their battlefield.
As the duel reached a fever pitch, Goku made a move that defied all logic. He ascended high into the air, cupping his hands as he began to gather a massive amount of Ki. He was charging a full-power Kamehameha, aimed directly down at Cellâand by extension, the planet.
Cell initially watched with a smirk, assuming Goku was bluffing. If Goku fired, the Earth would be reduced to cosmic dust. But as the golden aura around Goku flared with blinding intensity, Cell's expression morphed into genuine shock. Goku wasn't hesitating; the Ki signature was reaching a critical, world-ending mass.
Then, the unthinkable happened.
In the first "Flash Ultimate" in history, Goku utilized Instant Transmission at the very moment of release. He vanished from the sky and reappeared inches from Cell's face.
"KAMEHAMEHA!"
The point-blank blast was cataclysmic. When the dust settled, Cell's upper torso had been completely disintegrated, leaving nothing but a pair of smoking legs standing in the crater.
Yamcha and Tien cheered, believing the nightmare was over. But the veteransâPiccolo, Trunks, and Krillinâremained frozen. Goku's own golden aura flickered, his eyes narrowed in focus. He could still feel it. That cold, dark Ki hadn't vanished.
"Goku, get back! He can regenerate!" Krillin screamed.
Sure enough, the legs leaped into the air, and with a sickening squelch of muscle and bone, a brand-new upper body erupted from the waist up.
In the current timeline, Piccolo stopped his search for Dr. Gero, his face darkening with a mixture of guilt and dread. He saw the familiar purple-and-green tissue knitting back together.
"It's my cells," Piccolo muttered. "My own regeneration is the reason Goku can't kill him. I've become his greatest shield."