Android 17!

Vegeta said with a stern expression, "No matter what, there's absolutely no way Frieza can join our team. Kakarot, you know he'd never fight alongside us."

"He's determined to kill both of us, and that guy has done countless evil things and is full of lies. If we bring him back to life, the universe might fall into another major crisis."

Son Goku neither agreed nor disagreed. He was about to continue speaking, but Ye Ming interrupted him.

Ye Ming said, "Let's discuss that later. For now, let's talk about Android 18 and Android 17!"

Son Gohan spoke up. "Android 17 and Android 18 are both androids with infinite stamina. That could give them a huge advantage in future battles! But Android 18 is Krillin's wife, and she's clearly been out of the fighting for many years."

Ye Ming nodded. "Then let's go find Android 17 first and see how strong he is."

With that, Ye Ming, Son Goku, Vegeta, and the others returned to Earth. Whis didn't come with them this time; he was probably accompanying Beerus to train in Destruction Space! Lately, Beerus had been training with astonishing diligence!

Taking in Earth's familiar surroundings, Ye Ming drew a deep breath and said, "I'm finally back again. The scenery on Earth is still so beautiful!"

Then he turned to ask Son Gohan, "Do you know where Android 17 is?"

Son Gohan scratched his head. "I think he's in a forest somewhere. He works as a forest ranger and often goes after poachers."

Ye Ming knew that Android 17 in this universe was a very kind person. In the original story, he had also taken on the responsibility of protecting the forest, and after the Tournament of Power ended, he had wished for the universes Zeno had erased to be restored.

Ye Ming admired him greatly. Android 17 had played a crucial role in the tournament, but Ye Ming felt his strength was still a little lacking! He'd have to give Android 17 a power-up.

"Then let's get going." Ye Ming, Son Goku, Vegeta, and Son Gohan set off to find Android 17.

At that moment, Vegeta was clearly getting impatient. Ye Ming smiled at him and said, "Keeping your mind and body tense for too long while training can be harmful, Vegeta! It's good to relax a little."

Vegeta snorted and said nothing.

Before long, they arrived in a vast forest. The scenery was beautiful, with rare birds everywhere!

They landed in a clearing. Android 17, who had been checking some equipment in his house, suddenly sensed outsiders had entered the area. He hurriedly followed their energy to where Ye Ming had landed.

He saw Son Goku and Vegeta, along with Son Gohan. He also knew Ye Ming. He had once sensed the power of Beerus and Ye Ming during their battle, and knew Ye Ming was an incredibly powerful being!

Son Goku and Son Gohan greeted him warmly. Son Goku said, "Long time no see, Android 17! I can't believe you've become a forest ranger. That's really admirable!"

Android 17 greeted them with a smile. "It really has been a long time, Goku. And you too, Son Gohan and Vegeta!"

Ye Ming stepped forward and said, "My name is Ye Ming. It's nice to meet you, Android 17. We've come because there's something important we'd like to discuss with you!"

"I've heard of the famous Mr. Ye Ming. It's nice to meet you too. Why don't we talk inside?" Android 17 said, beckoning them over.

Vegeta said, "You all go ahead. I'll take a look around outside."

Everyone heard him. They were already used to Vegeta's ways, after all!

They soon arrived at Android 17's house. He poured them some tea, then sat down and said, "Tell me, what brings you here?"

Ye Ming got straight to the point. "In the future, Zeno will hold a tournament for all the universes, so we'll need your strength, Android 17. It hasn't started yet, but we need to prepare early! You never know when the notice might suddenly arrive."

Seeing Android 17 staring at him in confusion, Ye Ming slapped his forehead and said, "Zeno is the god who stands above the twelve universes. Our universe is Universe 7, and there are twelve universes like ours."

"We have to keep improving our universe's strength so we can stand firm when a crisis comes in the future. So, do you understand, Android 17?"

After hearing Ye Ming's explanation, Android 17 understood. But then he changed the subject. "I'm currently protecting this forest. If Earth falls into danger, I won't stand by and do nothing. I've become deeply connected to this planet!"

Son Goku wholeheartedly agreed with Android 17. He immediately said, "That's great, Android 17! But before that, I'd like to see how strong you've become."

Son Gohan added, "Just a friendly spar. Nothing too serious."

Android 17 knew that Son Goku and the others were incredibly strong. He nodded and said, "Sure. Let's find a suitable place to spar!"

As soon as Android 17 agreed, Son Goku jumped to his feet and pumped his fists excitedly. "All right! Let's go!"

Watching Son Goku get so worked up, Ye Ming and Son Gohan could only sigh helplessly. All he ever thought about was fighting.

Vegeta stood beside a lake, resting with his eyes closed. Suddenly, he seemed to sense something!

Son Goku and the others appeared beside Vegeta with Android 17. Vegeta said coolly, "Is everything settled? I've been waiting long enough."

Son Goku said, "There shouldn't be any problems. We're taking Android 17 somewhere suitable to spar and see how strong he is!"

Vegeta glanced at Android 17 behind him, then looked at Son Goku. "I won't fight you for this one. Do whatever you want."

Soon, they brought Android 17 to a wide-open area with no living creatures anywhere nearby.

Ye Ming, Vegeta, and Son Gohan watched the fight from atop a tall rock some distance away!

Son Goku said excitedly, "Don't hold back, Android 17. Give it everything you've got and show us your strength!"

Android 17 adjusted the hair at the back of his head and said, "No problem, Son Goku. Let's begin!"

Son Goku grinned. His energy gathered in an instant, and, amid flashes of golden light, he transformed into a Super Saiyan Second Stage.

Feeling this powerful energy, Android 17 smiled calmly. Son Goku is much stronger than before. This might only be the tip of the iceberg!

With a roar, Son Goku charged at Android 17. But Android 17 was ready for him, unleashing a seemingly endless barrage of energy blasts at the charging Son Goku!

As countless energy blasts came flying toward him, Son Goku could only shield his chest with both arms and dodge the shots.

When the dust cleared, Android 17 suddenly appeared right in front of Son Goku. Son Goku was startled; he hadn't expected Android 17 to move so quickly!

Android 17 gathered blue energy blasts in both hands and hurled them viciously at Son Goku. The distance was too short for Son Goku to dodge, so he could only take the hit head-on. Android 17 quickly activated a force field to avoid getting caught in the blast himself.

Boom!!!

Android 17 had already leaped away. He watched thick clouds of smoke billow from the enormous crater, but didn't let his guard down. His sharp eyes remained fixed on what was happening inside.

Son Goku was still holding a defensive stance, though his clothes were a little tattered. He grinned and said, "You're pretty amazing, Android 17!"

Android 17 smiled faintly. "An attack of that level can't do any real damage to you. You still haven't shown your true strength, have you?"

Son Goku didn't reply. Blue light flashed in his eyes, and he transformed into Super Saiyan Blue in an instant!

Android 17 immediately felt a powerful pressure. This sacred energy naturally suppressed him. Looking at Son Goku, he grinned. So this is a Saiyan in God Form.

Android 17's smile vanished. He rushed toward Son Goku at full speed, firing energy blasts at him nonstop as he flew!

Android 17 and Son Goku fought in the sky, trading blows back and forth. Android 17 kept his barrier up while attacking, and Son Goku's repeated attempts to catch him off guard all failed.

Instead, Android 17 knocked him hard to the ground. Seizing the opportunity, Android 17 gathered energy in his hands and unleashed a powerful shockwave at Son Goku.

Son Goku quickly stood up and fired a Kamehameha at Android 17 in the sky. Their energies canceled each other out.

Son Gohan exclaimed in surprise, "I can't believe Android 17 can fight Dad to a draw in Super Saiyan Blue! He really is incredible!"

Ye Ming thought, Android 17's strength really is a little beyond my expectations. Son Goku is much stronger now than he was in the original story. Even using only Super Saiyan Blue, he's no pushover.

Ye Ming thought again, In Dragon Ball GT, there's an Ultimate Android—Android 17, formed by two Android 17s fusing together. He's very strong, but the Android 17 in Dragon Ball GT isn't the same as the one in our universe.

If our universe's Android 17 fused with another, the result would surely lean toward justice. He wouldn't be someone who caused destruction for its own sake!

Ye Ming thought, Where could I find another Android 17? Super 17 is incredibly strong too. He can absorb energy to increase his strength, and he already has unlimited stamina. After fusing, his power becomes even greater.

Maybe I could use the Dragon Balls to create an android exactly like Android 17, including his personality, thoughts, and behavior.