"I'm sorry, Android 18!"
After Android 17 came to his senses, he immediately apologized to Android 18. Although Dr. Gero and Dr. Myuu had controlled him and made him attack her, he still blamed himself deeply. Why had he become like this?
Perhaps it had started with Android 16's death. Or perhaps it was the negative emotions that had accumulated over the years from having no goals and no convictions, which Dr. Gero and Dr. Myuu had taken advantage of to control him. That was why Android 17 had not resisted.
But when Android 18 stood in front of Son Goku, Android 17 awakened. He had originally planned to die by Son Goku's hand, but now that Gogito had saved him, he wanted to try to fit in with this group and protect the things he wanted to protect.
"I'm sorry, everyone. Because of one wrong thought of mine, so much has happened. I sincerely apologize."
Android 17 also apologized to everyone present. He had always been withdrawn and disliked crowds, yet he now bravely admitted his mistake and apologized to everyone. His sincerity was unmistakable, and Gogito's mission was completed as a result. His base-form power doubled.
Son Goku said with a grin, "It's fine! We can just ask Shenron to revive the people who died, and we can ask Shenron to restore Earth to the way it was!"
"Besides, Android 17 is so much stronger now. He'll be able to protect Earth even better in the future!"
Upon hearing that the dead could be revived, Android 17's expression finally eased. Thankfully, there was still a chance to make up for it.
"Kakarot, what was that transformation just now?"
Vegeta asked impatiently.
"Huh? I don't really know how to explain it either."
"When I saw Krillin being killed by