Popo, Want a Kami...?

18 charged at Vegeta and planted her foot right on his head.

"That energy blast just now was yours, wasn't it?"

Under her foot, Vegeta caught a glimpse of the view beneath her skirt.

But there was not a trace of lust in his eyes.

Only hatred and unwillingness to accept defeat!

"AAAAAAAH!!! What a humiliation!!"

Whoosh!!

Vegeta powered up and transformed into a Super Saiyan!

Golden flames of energy surrounded him, forcing 18 to retreat a short distance.

"Huh, you dyed your hair too?"

18's lips curled slightly. "But you still can't beat me!!"

Whoosh!

Boom!

Their fists collided.

Vegeta actually stumbled back several steps.

His eyes filled with disbelief.

He couldn't believe that the strongest Super Saiyan could lose to a little girl!!

"AAAAAAH!!"

Vegeta flew into a rage and threw several punches in quick succession, but 18 blocked them all.

Spotting an opening, 18 lifted her leg and kicked Vegeta just below the abdomen...

"AAAAH!!!!"

Vegeta collapsed to his knees, clutching his most vulnerable spot. The veins all over his body bulged as he wailed in agony.

His golden hair returned to its usual black.

He'd lost all ability to fight in an instant!

18 paused, clearly unsure what had happened.

She looked back at everyone with an innocent expression.

Jiang Ling, Gohan, Krillin, Tien Shinhan, Krillin, 17, and 16 all shuddered, fear in their eyes.

Just imagining what that kick felt like sent chills down their spines.

They could only imagine how agonizing it had been for the one who took it.

What a painful lesson~

Seeing that things had been settled, 17 glanced over the Earth's warriors and nodded to Jiang Ling.

The three androids had taken a liking to him.

They'd heard Jiang Ling explain things to everyone just now.

"You were right. We really aren't on the same side as Dr. Gero."

Jiang Ling paused, then smiled. "What are you planning to do now...?"

"We haven't figured it out yet. We're a little lost," 17 said.

18 leaned in, tilting her head and blinking.

"We're bored anyway. That old bastard Gero programmed us to kill Goku, so why don't we go kill that Son Goku?"

"Good idea!" 17's eyes lit up.

Jiang Ling held up a hand to stop them. "I count as your friend, right?"

17 and 18 nodded. "We haven't known you long, but yeah."

"Then could you leave Goku alone? I'll fight you instead. If you beat me, you can go kill Goku," Jiang Ling said.

"Sure!" 17 nodded.

Everyone else looked confused.

"What's going on? The androids became friends with big bro after just a few words!"

"Jiang Ling's got quite the charisma..."

The others whispered among themselves.

18 crossed her arms and turned to Jiang Ling. "I'll fight you!"

"Then I'll gladly accept."

Jiang Ling and 18 stood facing each other.

Seeing her tall, shapely figure, Jiang Ling swallowed.

This was hilarious. He just hoped Bulma wouldn't find out.

Otherwise, he'd never have a moment's peace!

Boom!!

Jiang Ling transformed into a Super Saiyan!

Golden energy flared around him, then was drawn back into his body without leaking out at all!

Return to Innocence!!

"Oh, you dyed your hair too?" 18 teased.

Whoosh!

Jiang Ling didn't waste words. He moved in a flash and appeared right in front of 18.

He was so fast that even 18 couldn't see him clearly.

Boom!

Their fists clashed.

Jiang Ling struck with his palm. 18 swayed, trying to dodge, but Jiang Ling was a little faster and hit her somewhere soft...

18 froze for a moment, then flushed with embarrassment and anger.

If you're going to hit me, fine, I don't mind—but why did you grab me a couple of times!?

18 swept her long leg across and knocked Jiang Ling to the ground.

A huge crater formed where he landed.

Dust billowed everywhere.

But before it had even settled, Jiang Ling sprang back up and sent 18 flying into the sky. He hurled countless energy blasts after her.

They exploded against 18, leaving her battered and bruised.

Several holes appeared in her clothes.

Jiang Ling's attention was immediately drawn to her fair, delicate skin.

But he showed no mercy!

On the battlefield, if you went easy on your opponent just because she was a woman, you'd lose!

Jiang Ling rushed up to her and exchanged a few more blows. 18 was forced back again and again until, with no other choice, she admitted defeat.

"I can't beat him," 18 said.

17 wore the smug, youthful air of someone who thought the world revolved around him. "It's fine. I can beat him."

He acted like he was the greatest and 18 was second-best.

18 ignored him.

She glanced at Vegeta, still sprawled on the ground, and smiled disdainfully.

Then she looked at Jiang Ling, a faint blush crossing her face.

After that, the three androids left.

Jiang Ling called after them, "Remember, don't do anything bad!"

"Jiang Ling, why didn't you stop them? They're the same kind of villains Trunks told us about!" Tien Shinhan said.

Jiang Ling shook his head. "They haven't harmed any humans. Attacking them now wouldn't be right! From what I can tell, they can be guided toward the right values..."

"All right, then. I still haven't gotten to try out the new technique I just learned..." Krillin rubbed his gleaming bald head, looking a little frustrated.

"Next time..."

After leaving, the three androids flew straight toward the horizon.

But 18 seemed a little off.

Her face was flushed.

She hadn't been around an unfamiliar man in over a decade, and during her fight with the handsome Jiang Ling, he'd accidentally touched her in a few places...

This was...

So embarrassing!

The more she thought about it, the redder her face grew.

A young woman's yearning for romance stirred in her heart.

Jiang Ling dismissed everyone.

He helped Vegeta to his feet.

He fed him a Senzu Bean. Otherwise, Vegeta would have died right there.

Vegeta recovered.

His face twisted...

He looked in the direction the androids had gone, then erupted with all his energy.

Without saying goodbye, he flew off in another direction.

He was going to keep training!

He'd make sure to kill that golden-haired bitch someday!

Jiang Ling watched him go and shook his head.

He was just too competitive.

And he was stubborn, too. Without someone to guide him, he could easily go down the wrong path.

Jiang Ling sighed. Sensing the energy, he used Instant Transmission and appeared beside Mr. Popo.

"Popo, want a Kami...?"

"Huh?"