This Was Only Super Saiyan 2

"Lord Gran, you're finally out!"

Young Bulma was beside herself with joy.

"Why are you in such a hurry..."

Before Gran could finish, he sensed something.

Cell's energy had suddenly grown much stronger. If Gran was right, Cell had absorbed the two Androids.

In his Perfect Form, Cell's Battle Power was probably around 2.5 billion, not much different from his counterpart in the anime.

"What's with that energy?"

Trunks had sensed Cell too.

Gohan frowned. "Why are there so many familiar energies mixed into it?"

"The two Androids from before were creations of a man named Dr. Gero. The owner of this energy is another of his creations."

Gran explained the grudge between the Red Ribbon Army and Goku, then continued, "They were all made to kill Kakarot. But Kakarot died long ago in your timeline, so they turned their attention to you."

Future Bulma and the other two were stunned to learn the real cause of the Android Crisis. It all went back to something Goku had done as a child.

While they were still reeling, Cell's voice rang out from the Lower Realm again:

"I'll give you one more hour. If you still don't come out, I'll destroy Earth!"

Future Bulma's face went pale.

She grabbed Trunks's arm. "Son, can you beat that monster now?"

Young Bulma studied Trunks and Gohan too. They had both matured considerably, but judging by their energy, they seemed no different from before.

They must be hiding their power!

Trunks and Gohan exchanged a glance, faint smiles tugging at their lips.

"Say something!" Future Bulma slapped her son's shoulder.

"Don't worry, Mom. Brother Gohan and I trained under Lord Gran for five years. With our strength now, taking care of that guy down there will be easy."

Trunks looked utterly confident.

Gohan smiled