Emerge! Mysterious Monster Cell (2025)

Let's be quick about this.

There can be no more casualties.

Agreed.

After we become one, I will remain as the dominant mind. Got that?

I wouldn't dream of objecting. You're younger, and the power you now wield far outmatches my own.

I am but a catalyst to enhance your strength. That, and a library of wisdom. All this, I gladly bestow upon you.

What Earth needs is not an aging lookout keeper, but a warrior, young and fierce.

Piccolo has changed. The evil within him has nearly vanished.

Once we fuse, we won't ever separate again...

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Thank you, Mr. Popo. You have served me well.

Haaa!

I am neither Kami nor Piccolo...

I'm simply a Namekian who has forgotten his own name.

Okay, I'm off!

Is that all?

I sensed you were much more. I guess I was wrong.

Ho ho ho. Not bad, Namekian.

You put up a good fight... against this imperfect form, that is.

Imperfect...?

Don't tell me that's why you've been attacking humans!

Heh heh...

But it is! I imbibe their life essence to augment my own awesome power!

Answer me right now! Who sent you to our era via the time machine?

Your friends?

The one who sent me here... is none other than myself.

Impressive, Piccolo. You knowing about the time machine was certainly something I failed to anticipate.

Who ARE you?

And why are you a walking amalgam of Ki, Goku's and Frieza's included? How can you use the Kamehameha?

My name is Cell, an android.

My creator is the very computer used by Dr. Gero.

G-Gero?! That madman?

That's not all the computer told me...

Attaining my Perfect Form will grant me power that is beyond your imagination!

But to what end?

What will you use strength like that for?

Ha. Damned if I know. The computer merely fulfilled its programmed objective: to create the strongest entity imaginable!

Or perhaps the blood of the countless warriors within me simply hungers for greater strength? The Saiyans, Frieza, even you, Piccolo, are a part of me!

Whatever the reason, I'm going to stop you. For good!

Heh heh...

Hm?!

Trunks?! How in the... Ah. The brat came here by time machine, too, is that it?

The fool. He was killed by me in the future. Now he'll be killed by me in the past, too!

M-Monsters DO exist...

So this thing's the one who wiped Gingertown clean of people?

Yeah. And watch out for the tail.

That's how he absorbs his victims.

And why's he got Goku's Ki...? Along with a bevy of other folks', too!

I'll fill you in later.

Right now, think of only one thing: beating him.

"Beat me", is it?

I hardly think it's going to be so straightforward.

Oh? Look around. The odds are stacked against you, freak.

Perhaps a temporary retreat is the wisest choice... for now.

I'm not letting you get away...

It's going to take more than that phony Kamehameha to weasel your way out of this.

Kamehameha?!

He can use Goku's move?!

Oh, I can use much more than that, Krillin.

I'd wager a Spirit Bomb isn't too tall an order, were I so inclined.

H-How do you know my name...?

Goku's going to freak when he hears about this...

Oh? Goku is still alive?

Course he is!

Hmph. Peculiar.

It would seem this timeline is somewhat different to my own.

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I will absorb #17 and #18, and claim perfection!

What?!

Your plans to meddle are doomed to failure!

What can you hope to accomplish when the only one capable of going toe-to-toe with them is Piccolo, hm?

Hm?! Isn't that...

Solar Flare!

Damn!

He escaped!

Fwa ha ha! I'm coming for you, #17 and #18!

In but a few days' time, my power will dwarf yours! And then, you will be mine to absorb!

This is a pickle.

We'd better get after that overgrown bug and squash him, fast.

Agreed. If he somehow manages to absorb those androids... that could be it for the planet.

Not just the planet. Space, and every celestial body within it.

Don't forget... he has part of Frieza and his father in him too.

He's also part me. But enough about that, and enough with these convoluted strategies!

If the creature wants to absorb those metallic nitwits, I say let him! Saves us the trouble of melting them down ourselves!

I wouldn't underestimate him, Vegeta.

None of us are a match for those androids, you included. And Cell is set on becoming stronger than THEM.

How dare you speak to me like that!

Do you want me to start with you before the androids?

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I'll leave them all in the dust!

You'll see...! I'll transcend the Super Saiyan...!

Transcend... the Super Saiyan...?!

Kakarot will do the same. I'm sure of it...

...

You guys piddle around among yourselves!

Transcend the Super Saiyan...

Is he serious? Is that even possible?

With this, my mom might be able to pinpoint a weakness we can exploit.

Nice idea, Trunks! This already makes coming here worth it!

Glad to hear it.

On that note... would you mind taking the schematics to her?

Err, you're not coming with me?

No. I plan on training with my father.

If there is a state beyond Super Saiyan, I intend to find it too.

Whatever you say. But I have serious doubts Vegeta'd be up for partnering with you. Or anyone for that matter.

Trust me, I have my reservations as well.

But training is much more efficient with a sparring partner. Even my father understands that.

Guess so. Well, your funeral! Err, I mean... Good luck?

Thanks!

Well, I'd best be getting to Bulma's.

Grr...!

I'm not proud of it, but this is one opponent I can't hope to beat...

Welcome to the end, my bald friend...

Hm?!

Oh... It's them...

Keh keh keh. Lucky you.

Tch. That fiend disappeared again.

You okay, Krillin?

Y-Yeah. Thanks to you guys.

Seems like it. Sorry for the scare.

Looks like I'm back in action!

Goku! You're all better now?

I got the gist of what's going on while I was laid out.

The guys need me. The planet needs me.

Don't worry. I don't plan on fighting right away. If Vegeta can't beat them, neither can I... Yet.

I have to transcend all previous limits, and go beyond Super Saiyan!

You aim to go beyond Super Saiyan?!

Is that even possible?!

I dunno. It's that or else we stand no chance of beating this next enemy.

I'll train for a year. If that doesn't work, that's it, I guess.

Relax.

There's a place you can blow through a year's training in a single day.

Is that so?

Chi-Chi, I'm thinking of taking Gohan with me. Hope you don't mind?

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Chi-Chi...

Deal! Thanks, Chi-Chi!

Yo!

Dad!

Are you all better now?

Yeah, except for being a bit hungry.

Kamiolo?

There's no way I can beat the androids or that Cell guy right now.

I'll go train with Gohan at a place where one day equals a year's worth of training.

I see you plan on visiting the Chamber of Spirit and Time.

But no one's been able to last a whole year in there. As I recall, you only made it one month, Goku.

Til now! Oh yeah, I'm bringing Vegeta and Trunks with me.

Those two are tough. They'll make it.

I suggest you get a move on.

Cell's downing humans like jelly beans. His power's skyrocketing.

Noted!

Gohan, take my hand.

Uh... Sure...

Tell me, Goku.

Now that someone stronger than Frieza's showed up, are you scared? Or excited?

Honestly, both.

Paradise, wouldn't you agree?

I'm supposed to live here? With him? For a year?

Hiya. So, where's Goku?

D-Damn. Talk about bad timing... Or in this case, is it good?

My sensors are detecting zero trace of Goku.

Rats.

Get lost, you rusted gearboxes. Goku isn't here!

Well, if he's not here, where then?

Do you really expect us to tell you just like that?

Well now, let's see if I can't change your mind.

In that case... Let's hear your arguments.

There's an uninhabited island in that direction. We can "discuss" there.

My, my. You bunch never learn, do you?

Just a disclaimer: this won't be a repeat of last time!

(pant, pant)

We may be equal in power, but endurance seems to be an entirely different matter.

My energy is perpetual, you see.

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C-Cell!

Just my luck...

I was so immersed in the fight I didn't sense him coming!

Uh, what is that thing?

Keh keh keh. At last, the day of destiny is upon us!

The day I absorb #17 and #18, thus attaining my true and perfect state!

I don't know who you are, nor do I care. Get lost, okay?

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#17! That creature is bent on killing and absorbing you!

Run, now!

This thing plans to do what now? Are you off your rocker?

That "thing" is called "Cell", and it's a monster created by Dr. Gero's computer.

He's incomplete... for now. But after he absorbs you and #18, he will achieve his Perfect Form.

What?!

Rejoice, dear brother! Once you're part of me, a perfect being will be born, one that no power can surpass!

We will become the ultimate fighter that Dr. Gero always dreamed of.

Of all the inane... No one's absorbing me, least of all a bug-faced punk.

Besides, I AM the ultimate fighter.

I care not what you think.

Your fate has already been decided.

I'll tell you what's been decided... Your loud trap getting caved in!

No, #17! Run!

His power level is not something you can contend with!

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You must not allow Cell to absorb you!

His objective is no longer Goku's termination, but the destruction of the entire universe!

You finally prove you can talk, #16, and what do you say? "Run."

Like hell I'll run!

Keh keh keh.

Dammit all!

There. He's done.

No, far from it.

Look. He remains unscathed.

Huh?!

(pant, pant)

Sorry for the wait, #17. Ready to become my dinner? Oh, and no resisting, please.

With no hope of winning, you might as well make the process as painless as possible.

Try me, you freak!

I won't go down that easy!

Save yourself, #18. It's for the best.

Were Cell to absorb the both of you, stopping him would be an impossible feat.

And you, #16? What're you gonna do?

Destroy Cell.

Huh?!

The time has come to fight. Even before I meet Goku.

No, #16! He'll disintegrate you!

You two never brought harm to people or animals for mere pleasure, proof of your innate goodness.

I am glad to have journeyed with you.

Heh heh.

Another applicant for the suicide club?

Wh-What're you planning to do, #16?

Don't tell me you're gonna...

Fight, yes. There is no other way.

B-But that's suicide...

My calculations indicate that Cell and I have near equal power levels.

Intense...

Why are you still here?!

I told you to run, #18!

What does it matter?

You already defeated him.

No, not yet! He has taken damage, but it will take much more to finish him for good!

Do not waste this opportunity... Run! You too, #17!

Are you malfunctioning? I can't turn tail without laying into that green goon at least once.

These hands are itching to deliver the coup de grâce. So c'mon out, freak!

Cell's Ki is spiking. Big time.

Uh oh. I can't tell which, but one of the androids just got absorbed...

Goku!

I take it you're Cell.

Where did you crawl out from?

I'm fully aware you'd wipe the floor with me... as I am now, anyway.

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I gather everything went well, Vegeta?

Well enough that you won't have to train at all...

Because I'm about to exterminate Cell and those annoying androids myself!

I have only caught a glimpse of Cell after he absorbed #17.

But he's a monster beyond all imagination.

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As I thought. You're nothing.

My training has rendered me beyond your reach, it seems...

P-Preposterous...!

You ARE Vegeta, are you not? How is this happening...?

Super Vegeta?! What the heck is that?!

I'm sick of all this talk.

Figure it out yourself.

Hss...

I'd focus on trying to stay alive if I were you.

'Cause it's not gonna be easy.

W-Why you...

This is insanity!

How disappointing... A real bummer...

I thought you were a worthy opponent.

Damn! Dammit all!

Were I to reach my Perfect Form, you would be less than a worm to me!

Straighten me out, Cell. This Perfect Form of yours...

... would make you a worthy match, wouldn't it?

More than that. Power, speed, technique, even mental prowess! All aspects would be elevated to unparalleled perfection!

Such is the final state the computer designed me to achieve! I would reduce you to nothingness!

Interesting.

Dad, you can't be...

Your primal instincts hunger for strong foes! To a Saiyan, true bliss is in the fight!

Admit it. You WANT to fight me at my best!

I must hand it to you. You understand us Saiyans perfectly.

Very well, then. Reach this Perfect Form you speak of.

If I stop #18 with this remote, I'll be able to destroy her. Then Cell will never be able to reach his Perfect Form!

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I remember you..!

That's a shut-down remote...

Why does he have it...?

Bulma worked so hard to make it... Sorry, Bulma!

Go. Now!

If Cell finds you, then we're all doomed. Please go!

But why? You could have stopped me with that!

This is your chance! I don't get it...

I've found you, #18!

Oh no!

You're not transforming on my watch, Cell!

Well well, the android's here. Must be my lucky day.

I don't sense any drastic changes. Perhaps it's time to re-evaluate your definition of the word "perfect".

You're even smaller than before.

Before that, why don't you humor me with a warm-up match?

Gladly.

But it will be your final match ever.

(pant, pant) I know you felt that one.

This is ludicrous! My Perfect Form is invincible...!

N-Noooooo...!!!

Ha ha ha ha!

...Just kidding.

What the heck is THAT?!

Trunks?!

Krillin, would you mind taking my dad back to Master Roshi's place?

And please give him this Senzu Bean when the time is right.

Will do!

But you sure? You have one for yourself, right?

Don't worry. I won't be needing one.

I'll win this one no matter what.

So young. So foolish.

You announce a demonstration of your true power, and yet your every blow is an uncoordinated, sluggish swing.

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Such disappointments, you and your father.

And here I was looking forward to some real fun...

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Before I end your miserable life, tell me one thing. Though your power is still insignificant before my own, you managed to improve drastically within a very short time span.

How did you pull that off?

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Don't want to talk, eh? Then allow me one more question.

Were you to have more time, could you become even stronger?

Hm...? I couldn't say. Not without trying first.

But why? What's it to you, anyway?

So there IS a chance you could improve further.

Another question. What is Goku doing? Why is he not here?

He's training... to take you down! He'll be here for your head tomorrow!

Goku always comes through! I believe that from the bottom of my heart!

A good answer.

For you see, I've decided to hold a tournament.

A t-tournament...?

Location and other such details will be revealed in due time.

I suggest you stay tuned to the news on TV.

Wh-What...?!

Now THIS will be entertainment!

Oh, and bring plenty of Senzu Beans. You're going to need them...

Wait, Cell! Why a tournament? What's your ultimate goal?

Global– no... Don't tell me it's... universal domination?

I'm here to have fun, more or less. But as for my ultimate goal? Come now.

To relish the sight of humanity cowering before me, of course!

What in the...

Much like what you're doing now!

Ha ha ha!