Tsundere Android 18

"How... how could they be defeated so quickly!"

Just moments ago, Piccolo and Tien Shinhan had rushed in to help, yet in less than a minute, they were knocked down by Android 17 and Android 18 with just a few strikes.

On the battlefield, only Android 17 and Android 18 remained standing, while everyone else lay on the ground.

Krillin watched the group sprawled on the earth, their fates unknown, feeling both shocked and terrified.

These people were practically the strongest fighters on Earth.

Was Earth truly beyond saving?

Fear coiled around his heart, and Krillin felt a bone-deep chill; his body trembled uncontrollably as cold sweat instantly soaked through his clothes.

Suddenly, Android 17 and Android 18 turned to look at Krillin.

Krillin felt as if he were being stared down by a savage beast, a piercing chill surging up his spine.

He retreated two steps, trembling, attempting to avoid their gaze.

Android 17 flew toward Krillin.

Meanwhile, Android 18 cast a casual glance at Krillin before turning and flying off in another direction.

Seeing Android 17 flying toward him, Krillin felt he was finished.

If even a Super Saiyan couldn't last a few rounds, there was no need to mention him, a mere Earthling; he was so terrified he didn't know what to do with himself.

Seeing Krillin in this state, Android 17 lost all interest in fighting.

"Relax, they're all still alive. Hurry up and feed them a Senzu Bean; won't they recover quickly that way?"

Hearing Android 17's words, Krillin was momentarily stunned—everyone was still alive!

Krillin suddenly felt that these androids didn't seem so bad after all.

"Once their skills improve a bit, you're welcome to come and challenge us again anytime."

With that, Android 17 left directly, paying no more attention to the stunned Krillin.

After Android 18 flew back, she stood beside Android 16, her eyes fixed intently on Mo Yuan.

Mo Yuan felt a bit creeped out by Android 18's intense stare.

Why did he feel like there was a hint of... resentment in her eyes?

Mo Yuan felt he should show some appreciation to his "thigh" (patron), so...

He gave Android 18 a sweet smile, "Big sister, you're back! You weren't hurt, were you?"

"Hmph! Those people couldn't possibly hurt me."

Android 18 continued to stare fixedly at Mo Yuan (¬_¬).

Could it be...?

A wild, unrealistic thought suddenly popped into Mo Yuan's mind.

Whatever, let's give it a try.

If he kept being stared at like this, he was going to lose his mind.

So, Mo Yuan opened his arms and acted spoiled in a babyish voice toward Android 18: "Big sister, hug!"

Hearing this, Android 18 immediately flew up (since Android 16 was too tall and Mo Yuan was sitting on his shoulder) and lifted Mo Yuan down from Android 16's shoulder.

As she held him, she pouted, saying with feigned disdain: "Hmph ╭(╯^╰)╮ Kids are such a hassle."

Mo Yuan: →_→ Woman, you have nowhere to hide under my Mind's Eye, so... is this what a tsundere is?

Under the observation of Mo Yuan's Mind's Eye, Android 18's expressions were clear as day.

Though her mouth spoke of trouble, her eyes revealed joy and satisfaction.

(ˉ▽￣~) Heh... women!

Mo Yuan had completely seen through Android 18; she was just a little tsundere.

Thinking that Mo Yuan couldn't see her expression while held in her arms, Android 18 wore a triumphant smile.

Android 16 looked at Android 18, bewildered, thinking this woman was truly strange—one moment disgusted, the next happy.

Noticing Android 16's gaze, Android 18 glared at him fiercely.

This woman is sick...

Android 16 silently averted his eyes, looking at a bird in the distance, his expression softening.

Small animals are still the cutest!

Before long, Android 17 walked over.

"It seems there are very few cars passing by around here. Let's go somewhere a bit more lively to have some fun!"

The group had no objections to Android 17's suggestion.

The party flew away together.

Only Krillin remained, staring blankly at their retreating backs.

It was not until they had vanished into the horizon that Krillin finally snapped out of his daze.

"Right! I have to go save everyone."

Krillin finally remembered the others who had been knocked unconscious.

He hurriedly jumped into the deep ravine carved out by the shockwaves of the battle.

He pulled out the Senzu Beans and fed them to each person one by one.

Krillin hesitated for a moment over whether or not to give Vegeta a Senzu Bean, but ultimately chose to feed him one.

Although Vegeta was extremely arrogant and antisocial.

He was, after all, one of the strongest fighters on Earth.

His survival would be a great help in the fight against the Androids.

The injuries on everyone who ate the Senzu Beans healed instantly, as if the wounds they had suffered moments ago were merely an illusion.

Trunks looked at the sword broken in two beside him, his expression grave.

This sword had accompanied him through many years of battle, and even Frieza had been sliced in half by it.

Having fought the Androids for so many years in the future timeline, this sword had remained unscathed.

Yet today, after swinging it just once, the blade had snapped in two.

The Androids of this timeline were too strong; they felt like a boulder pressing against his chest, leaving Trunks unable to catch his breath.

After everyone recovered, Krillin told them what had happened after they were knocked out.

"What? They even knew we possessed Senzu Beans?"

When Piccolo heard that the Androids knew about the Senzu Beans, his face turned green with fear.

If they knew the effects of the Senzu Beans and still didn't kill them, was it because they were fearless, or because they were confident in their own power?

If it were merely arrogance, that would be fine, but he feared they had other tricks up their sleeves.

Thinking that such powerful Androids might still have hidden cards to play, Piccolo couldn't help but feel a chill.

At the same time, he secretly made a decision in his heart...

Vegeta listened to them discussing how powerful the Androids were, and the more he heard, the angrier he became.

Recalling the words he had spoken earlier, it felt like a series of loud slaps across his own face.

In this moment, Vegeta's self-esteem and pride felt like nothing more than a joke.

Vegeta instantly erupted with energy, the powerful aura whipping up countless sand and stones.

Whoosh.

Vegeta transformed into a beam of light and vanished into the horizon.

He had to become stronger, until he could kill these Androids and reclaim his self-esteem and pride.

Moreover, during this battle, he had already glimpsed the hope of surpassing the Super Saiyan level.

He was confident that it wouldn't be long before he became stronger—stronger than anyone could ever reach.

Seeing Vegeta leave, Trunks wanted to chase after him.

But he was stopped by Piccolo.

"Trunks, don't go after him! Let him have some peace and quiet."

Trunks turned back to look at Piccolo.

Piccolo said calmly, "He became a Super Saiyan and reclaimed his absolute self-esteem and pride of the past, but being defeated so easily by the Androids this time has likely dealt him a massive blow."

Hearing Piccolo's words, Trunks also calmed down.

That's right, just as Mom said, for someone as proud as Dad, this crushing defeat today must have been a huge blow to him; it's better to let him cool off on his own.