Chapter 108: Tragedy Tower
After finishing his call with North Kai, everyone gathered around Son Goku again.
Son Goku cleared his throat. He first relayed North Kai's approval of the battle, then told everyone everything: Trunks had come from twenty years in the future, the terrifying power of Android 17 and Android 18, and the miserable state of the future world.
However, Son Goku did not tell them that Trunks was Vegeta and Bulma's son. He felt it would be strange coming from him, since he could not figure out whether that meant he had been cuckolded or Vegeta had.
When they heard that "all the Z Fighters in the future had died in battle," everyone looked incredulous and grave.
Vegeta cared more about Son Goku's fate. He was even more puzzled as to why Son Goku had not been mentioned. Staring fixedly at Trunks, he asked, "Trunks. Explain this clearly. How did Kakarot in the future world die?"
Trunks flinched at Vegeta's gaze but answered honestly, "It—it was viral heart disease. Before the Androids appeared, Uncle Goku had already—already died of the illness. So when the Androids appeared, he never fought them—"
Vegeta's expression turned ugly with disbelief. "Died from an illness?! A Saiyan actually died from sickness?"
Seeing Vegeta's grim expression, Trunks added, "Mr. Vegeta, Android 17 and Android 18's battle power—according to my mother's calculations—was roughly between 500 million and 600 million. And—they possessed infinite energy. They would never tire."
"500 million—600 million—" Vegeta took another blow.
[500 million—]
[Right now—I am not even worthy of carrying their shoes.]
Vegeta asked again, "Three years? You said the Androids will appear in three years?"
"Y-Yes." Trunks nodded.
"Only three years—" Vegeta closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Slowly, he regained his composure. "Those Androids—do they have