Tsundere Android 18

"Th-they were defeated so quickly!"

Just moments ago, Piccolo and Tien Shinhan had rushed in to help, but in less than a minute, Android 17 and Android 18 had knocked them both down with a few punches and kicks.

Only Android 17 and Android 18 were still standing on the battlefield. Everyone else was sprawled on the ground.

Krillin stared at the others, lying prone and possibly dead, horrified and afraid.

These people were practically the strongest on Earth.

Was there really no hope left for Earth?

Fear gripped Krillin. He felt ice-cold all over, his body trembling uncontrollably as cold sweat instantly soaked his clothes.

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

Krillin felt as if a savage beast from the wilderness had its eyes on him, and a bone-deep chill ran down his spine.

He staggered back two steps, trying to escape their gaze.

Android 17 flew toward Krillin.

Android 18 merely glanced at him, then turned and flew off in the other direction.

Seeing Android 17 flying toward him, Krillin thought he was done for.

If even a Super Saiyan couldn't last more than a few rounds, a mere Earthling like him stood no chance. He was so terrified he could barely think straight.

Seeing Krillin like this, Android 17 had no interest in fighting him.

"Relax. They're all still alive. Hurry up and give them Senzu Beans to eat. They'll recover in no time, right?"

Hearing Android 17's words, Krillin was stunned. Everyone was still alive!

Krillin suddenly felt that maybe these Androids weren't so bad after all.

"Once they've improved their skills a little, they're welcome to challenge us again anytime."

With that, Android 17 left without another word, paying no more attention to Krillin, who remained frozen in place.

After flying back, Android 18 stood beside Android 16, staring intently at Mo Yuan.

The way Android 18 stared at him gave Mo Yuan the creeps.

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

Mo Yuan felt he ought to show his big shot some appreciation, so...

He gave Android 18 a sweet smile. "You're back, big sister! You didn't get hurt, did you?"

"Mm! They couldn't hurt me."

Android 18 continued staring at Mo Yuan (¬_¬)

Could it be...?

An outrageous idea suddenly popped into Mo Yuan's mind.

Whatever. He'd give it a try.

If she kept staring at him like that, he'd go cross-eyed.

So Mo Yuan opened his arms and, in a childish voice, pleaded with Android 18, "Big sister, I want a hug!"

At his words, Android 18 immediately flew up—Android 16 was so tall, and Mo Yuan was sitting on his shoulder—and lifted Mo Yuan down from Android 16's shoulder.

As she hugged him, she pursed her lips and said with a hint of disdain, "Hmph ╭(╯^╰)╮ Kids are such a bother."

Mo Yuan: →_→ Woman, you can't hide from my Mind's Eye, so... is this what they call being tsundere?

Under the scrutiny of Mo Yuan's Mind's Eye, Android 18's expression was perfectly clear to him.

She said he was a bother, but her eyes revealed delight and contentment.

(ˉ▽￣~) Heh... women!

Mo Yuan had completely figured Android 18 out. She was just a little tsundere.

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

Android 16 looked at Android 18 in confusion, thinking she was a strange woman. One moment she seemed annoyed, the next she was happy.

Noticing Android 16's gaze, Android 18 glared fiercely at him (* ￣︿￣)

This woman was crazy...

Android 16 silently looked away and turned his gaze toward a little bird in the distance, his expression softening.

Animals were so much cuter!

A little while later, Android 17 came over.

"Doesn't look like there are many cars around here. Let's go somewhere a little busier and have some fun!"

No one objected to Android 17's suggestion.

The group flew off together.

Krillin was left behind, staring blankly at their retreating figures.

Only after they had disappeared into the distance did Krillin finally snap out of it.

"Right! I need to go save everyone!"

Krillin finally remembered the others who had been knocked unconscious.

He hurriedly jumped down into the deep ravine blasted out by the shock waves of the battle.

He took out the Senzu Beans and gave one to each of them.

Krillin hesitated for a moment over whether to give Vegeta a Senzu Bean, but ultimately decided to give him one.

Although Vegeta was extremely self-assured and didn't get along with others,

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

Having him alive would be a great help in fighting the Androids.

The wounds on everyone who ate a Senzu Bean healed instantly, as if their injuries had been nothing but an illusion.

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

This sword had accompanied him through years of battle. He had even cut Frieza in half with a single slash.

It had survived years of fighting the Androids in the Future Timeline without so much as a scratch.

But today, after just one swing, the sword had snapped in two.

The Androids in this timeline were too strong. They were like a huge boulder pressing down on Trunks's chest, leaving him unable to breathe.

After everyone had recovered, Krillin told them what had happened while they were unconscious.

"What? They even knew that we had Senzu Beans?"

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

Now that they knew what the Senzu Beans could do, they still hadn't killed them. Did that mean the Androids feared nothing, or were they completely confident in their victory?

It would be fine if they were simply arrogant, but Piccolo was afraid they had another trick up their sleeves.

The thought that such powerful Androids might still have something in reserve made Piccolo shudder.

At the same time, he secretly made a decision...

As Vegeta listened to everyone talk about how powerful the Androids were, his anger grew with every word.

He remembered the things he'd said earlier, each one now like a resounding slap across his face.

Vegeta's pride and arrogance seemed like a joke in that moment.

Vegeta's energy erupted, blasting countless rocks and grains of sand into the air.

In a flash,

Vegeta vanished into the distance like a beam of light.

He would grow stronger until he could kill the Androids and reclaim his pride and arrogance.

Moreover, during the battle, he had already glimpsed the possibility of surpassing Super Saiyan.

He was sure it wouldn't be long before he became even stronger—so strong that no one could ever reach him.

Seeing Vegeta leave, Trunks wanted to chase after him.

But Piccolo stopped him.

"Trunks, don't chase him. Let him have some time alone."

Trunks turned to look at Piccolo.

Piccolo said calmly, "He became a Super Saiyan and regained the absolute pride and arrogance he once had, but then the Androids defeated him so easily. This must have been a huge blow to him."

Hearing Piccolo's words, Trunks calmed down as well.

That's right. Just like Mom said, Dad was such a proud man. Today's crushing defeat must have hit him hard. It was better to let him calm down on his own.