"What, what exactly is going on? I clearly was just... This is definitely my laboratory?! But... what happened?!" Dr. Gero couldn't understand. He stared in shock at his surroundings. The familiar equipment, the familiar everything; this was definitely not a dream.
It was beyond his comprehension, leaving him feeling dizzy and disoriented.
"Could it be that I was so engrossed in thought that I didn't realize I had returned? Or did the fight with Piccolo damage my nerve conduction, causing memory loss?" Dr. Gero muttered to himself.
Being able to think like this, it's no wonder he was called a mad scientist; he truly was insane.
Most unbelievably, Dr. Gero quickly accepted the current situation.
He didn't dwell on it, but instead thought about quickly activating Android 17 and Android 18 in their slumbering devices.
Otherwise, when those guys came knocking, he would die.
Dr. Gero quickly walked to the console, picked up the controller, but hesitated for a moment before opening the slumbering devices.
Should I really wake them up?
This was the question Dr. Gero asked himself every time he woke up Android 17 and Android 18.
Android 17 and Android 18's power was too great, so great that they might not listen to his orders.
The previous two times, he had managed to shut them down by force because he had the remote control.
After pondering for a moment, Dr. Gero vigorously shook his head, casting aside all the chaotic thoughts in his mind.
Now was not the time to think about these things.
Dr. Gero gritted his teeth and pressed the start button.
The hibernation pod belonging to Android 17 was opened first, and Android 17 suddenly opened his eyes, waking up.
His consciousness returned, and he calmly walked out of the hibernation pod, immediately seeing Dr. Gero.
Without batting an eye, he naturally noticed the controller in Dr. Gero's right hand.
He and Android 18 had intentionally rioted, nearly killing Dr. Gero several times, but the old guy had always held a trump card, using the controller to easily block his and Android 18's ability to act.
Last time, he was close to breaking free from control, and now, he was finally seeing the light of day again.
Although he was very unhappy with Dr. Gero, he could only endure it for now.
He didn't want to fail this opportunity again, to be locked in the dark hibernation pod again.
"Dr. Gero," Android 17 hid his emotions and respectfully greeted Dr. Gero.
Hearing this, Dr. Gero was incredibly surprised, followed by a strong look of joy on his face.
"You, what did you just call me? Android 17!" Dr. Gero repeatedly confirmed in disbelief.
"Dr. Gero, what's wrong?" Android 17 asked with concern.
Hearing this, Dr. Gero couldn't remain calm, excitedly saying, "Good, great, it seems the fault was automatically repaired? Not only has he become obedient, but he also knows how to care about me."
Seeing Android 17 being so respectful to him, Dr. Gero didn't suspect anything.
His heart was filled with joy, convinced that he controlled Android 17! With Android 17's help, those guys chasing him would be nothing more than chickens and dogs.
Dr. Gero had even thought about how to use Android 17's power to kill everyone, complete his revenge, and finally rule Earth.
"It seems you've also transformed yourself into an Android, but it looks like an old-fashioned energy absorption type. Why didn't you transform into the latest eternal energy furnace like us? Also, you seem to be seriously injured. What kind of enemy could hurt you like this?" Android 17 asked a series of probing questions, diverting Dr. Gero's attention.
Seemingly respectful to Dr. Gero, he was actually looking for a suitable opportunity to snatch the controller from Dr. Gero's hand.
"You just woke up, there's no time to explain many things now. You'll naturally know when those guys come," Dr. Gero didn't want to explain so much.
Piccolo cutting off his arm was a disgrace, and he couldn't say it.
As for not transforming himself into an Android with an eternal energy furnace, it was because his body was too weak to withstand the intensity of the transformation, forcing him to resort to this strategy.
Otherwise, why would he abandon the latest and stronger technology and use the old technology? "Yes, Dr. Gero," Android 17 no longer asked questions. With his intelligence, he had roughly guessed that Dr. Gero must have gone to take revenge, but not only did he fail, but he was also hunted down.
And now, he had to act even more obedient, so that his sister, Android 18, would also be released.
At that time, he could plot with his sister to kill Dr. Gero.
Because of his excellent acting skills, Dr. Gero, after giving some simple orders, completely believed that Android 17 would no longer be disobedient. Therefore, he also released Android 18 from her hibernation pod.
Android 18, who was released, regained consciousness and walked out of the hibernation pod. The moment she saw Android 17, the tacit understanding between the siblings, with just a simple look, allowed them to understand each other's intentions.
"Dr. Gero." Android 18 suppressed the hatred in her heart for Dr. Gero and said with a respectful expression.
Seeing this, Dr. Gero was overjoyed.
"Very good! It seems that you two have repaired yourselves. My original design was indeed correct. Android 17, Android 18, now is the time for you to serve me!" Dr. Gero laughed wildly, almost losing his mind.
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At this moment, outside the research institute.
The Z Fighters had gathered here and heard the conversation because of Dr. Gero's excited shouts.
"He just mentioned... Android 17 and Android 18! So, they've been released?!" Krillin was nervously sweating profusely, his bald head already covered in dense cold sweat.
"It seems that that guy has awakened the androids named Android 17 and Android 18. We were one step too late..." Tien Shinhan's mood was equally heavy.
Having missed the last chance, they would now face the two androids who destroyed the future world.
Piccolo remained silent, subconsciously clenching his fists. He did not waver, but was extremely serious.
His dignity as a warrior would not allow him to be easily afraid.
Especially since Android 19 and Android 20 did not seem to be so powerful that they could not be confronted.
In his opinion, perhaps this era was already different from the future.
After all, because Future Trunks told them about the dangers of the androids, their strength was no longer comparable to what it once was.
Damn it!! I still couldn't stop that guy from awakening Android 17 and Android 18!! Future Trunks clenched his fists in anger, roaring in his heart as that sealed painful memory reappeared.
Just as everyone was in a state of panic and confusion, Vegeta, bursting with confidence, stepped forward.
"Get out of my way." Vegeta said domineeringly, then raised his hand and released an energy wave, hitting the steel door in front of him directly.
A loud *"Boom~~!!!"* explosion.
Under the bombardment of an energy wave released casually by Vegeta, the heavy steel door in front of them was instantly blown to pieces.
This sudden explosion directly stunned Dr. Gero inside. After seeing who it was, Dr. Gero was shocked at first, but quickly recovered.
After clearly seeing Dr. Gero, Android 17, and Android 18 in the laboratory, all the Z Fighters present were stunned.
A handsome black-haired man, a beautiful blonde girl! So, these were the ones they were talking about?
They didn't seem to be dangerous.
"It's them! It's them!!" After seeing these two androids, the anger in Future Trunks' heart completely erupted.
His surging anger caused the energy within him to riot.
"It seems I wasn't wrong this time, heh heh heh..." Vegeta smiled wickedly, eager to test how strong these two androids were.
Having mastered the Super Saiyan transformation, Vegeta's confidence was bursting, and he considered himself the number one warrior in the universe.
He didn't think these androids could defeat him.
"Heh heh heh... You guys are too late. Next, it will be your doomsday...!!!" Before Dr. Gero could finish speaking, Android 17 seized the opportunity and pierced through his chest.
This situation directly stunned everyone present.
For the Z Fighters, it was even more unbelievable: shouldn't they be on the same side? Why were they fighting among themselves? Taking advantage of the moment when Dr. Gero was in a stalemate, Android 18 decisively attacked and immediately cut off Dr. Gero's other arm.
The controller that could stop them from operating also fell to the ground at this moment and was casually picked up by Android 18.
"You... haven't you already automatically repaired yourselves? Why, why are you betraying me?!" A strong look of horror flashed in Dr. Gero's eyes.
With his intelligence, it was not difficult to guess that Android 17 and Android 18 were just putting on an act for him.
But he was unwilling to accept that his ambition would be shattered.
"Automatically repaired? Old thing, we were just cooperating with you to put on a show. I didn't expect you to actually believe it. We have never been loyal to you, so how can we be considered betraying you?" Android 18 said expressionlessly and directly crushed the controller in her hand.
Android 17 also withdrew his arm, not in a hurry to kill Dr. Gero, but admiring Dr. Gero's terrified expression.
The Z Fighters remained silent, maintaining a wait-and-see attitude.
Without the constraints of the controller, they had no worries.
Android 18 casually wandered around the surrounding rooms, eventually fixing her gaze on the hibernation pod with the number 16 on it.
"There's another Android here? Looks like a product of pure mechanical manufacturing." Android 18 showed great interest in Android 16 in the hibernation pod.
These purely mechanical Androids are very different from Androids like them, who are modified from humans.
"No!! Stop immediately, do you know what you're doing?! No matter what, you can't wake up Android 16! If he wakes up, the entire Earth, the entire world will be destroyed!!" Dr. Gero, seeing this, quickly shouted to stop them.
He knew how terrifying Android 16 was. This was the strongest mechanical Android he created with his own emotions!
Android 16 possessed the ultimate power to destroy everything!
The Z Fighters outside the door were shocked when they heard Dr. Gero's stern warning.
Judging from Dr. Gero's attitude, this Android named Android 16 seemed to be more threatening than Android 17 and Android 18.
The atmosphere became extremely heavy, and everyone was afraid to act rashly, except for Vegeta, who was eager to fight.
For him, the stronger the enemy, the better. It would be best if he could have a good fight in his Super Saiyan state! However, the more nervous Dr. Gero was, the more curious Android 18 became about Android 16.
She really wanted to see how powerful this purely mechanical Android was.
"Stop it!!" Dr. Gero shouted hoarsely, trying to stop Android 18.
But just as he was about to act, Android 17 took the lead and kicked Dr. Gero's head off.
Dr. Gero's head rolled along the ground to the door.
The Z Fighters, except for Vegeta, all looked horrified.
This Android 17 was too ruthless!
In a sense, Dr. Gero should be the benefactor who created them.
It wasn't over yet. Under everyone's surprised gaze, Android 17 casually walked to Dr. Gero's head and, in the face of the latter's unwilling and angry eyes, stomped down.
Boom!!!
Dr. Gero's head exploded, and he died completely, his soul going to Hell to report.
After dealing with Dr. Gero, Android 17's gaze shifted to the Z Fighters present. He retrieved all the information about these people from the database and became very interested.
Android 17's mouth turned up, and he said with a smile, "Hello, I have information about all of you in my database. I didn't expect to see you so soon."
As soon as he said this, everyone present felt extremely surprised. This Android 17 seemed to be different from what they thought.
This Android didn't seem to be hostile, unlike Dr. Gero and Android 19.
However, no one noticed that Trunks's eyes changed again and again, because Android 17's greeting directly evoked a memory buried deep in his heart.
The anger that could only be extinguished by killing all the Androids erupted at this moment.
Whoosh~~!!
Future Trunks, with anger surging in his heart, transformed into a Super Saiyan and directly gathered power.
"Everyone!! Get out of the way!!!" Future Trunks pushed his hands forward, and powerful energy continuously gathered in the palms of his hands.
In an instant, a golden energy ball formed in his palms.
Android 17 and Android 18 in the laboratory frowned slightly after seeing Future Trunks's crazy actions.
Piccolo, Vegeta, Tien Shinhan, and Krillin did not linger and quickly retreated hundreds of meters away before Trunks completely erupted.
"Yaahhhhh!!!"
The energy wave, using all his strength, shot out with a bang.
The golden energy beam, like a roaring dragon, bombarded the laboratory.
Boom~~!!!
The fire of the explosion soared into the sky, and the terrifying storm impacted in all directions
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