The battle was over quickly; in fact, it didn't last very long at all.
It could even be said that this was not a battle at all, but rather a one-sided crushing defeat.
Because only a few minutes had passed since Son Goku spoke, and only after Android 17 made his move.
In those few minutes, Android 17 didn't even manage to brush against Son Goku, let alone attack him.
Instead, Son Goku only needed three moves to knock Android 17 to the ground.
Upon seeing the situation of Android 17, Android 18 didn't even have time to go up and help before Son Goku instantly appeared in front of her and knocked her unconscious with a chop to the neck.
Therefore, this 'battle' can be said to have ended almost as soon as it began.
Looking at the two players, Android 17 and Android 18, lying on the ground, Kast, standing to the side, showed no surprise whatsoever.
Even Trunks, standing to the side, was somewhat surprised, but not entirely unexpected.
After all, in the past timeline, after witnessing and experiencing Son Goku's power, Trunks had already determined that Android 17 and Android 18 were no match for him.
The current outcome merely confirms our previous assumptions.
Even so, he was still somewhat surprised that Son Goku could defeat these two artificial humans so easily.
" Trunks! What are you still standing there for!? Weren't you supposed to finish them off and deliver the final blow!?"
Just then, Sun Son Goku suddenly turned around and shouted at Trunks.
Upon hearing Son Goku's words, Trunks was startled, but quickly responded.
"Ah! They're here!"
As he spoke, Trunks was about to walk over.
But just then, an arm suddenly blocked Trunks's path, followed by a clear, cold voice.
"Wait, Trunks, now is not the time."
"!?"
Upon hearing this, Trunks was taken aback, then looked at the person who had blocked his way.
"Mr. Kast, what do you mean by that!?"
Yes, it was Kast who stopped Trunks. His eyes narrowed slightly, a bright light flashed from them, and after scanning the Androids, he spoke to Son Goku.
"Watch out for Son Goku, he's not unconscious."
Sure enough, as soon as Kast finished speaking, Son Goku looked at Android 17 beneath him, and Android 17 instantly vanished from the spot.
Although it disappeared on the spot, Android 17 didn't go too far; it just left Son Goku's side.
Seeing Android 17 appear not far away, Son Goku couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
Because he genuinely didn't realize that Android 17 hadn't fainted.
As for his escape, Son Goku didn't take it to heart. After all, if he wanted to catch Android 17, no matter how fast he ran, he couldn't escape his grasp.
Presumably, Android 17 was aware of this situation, which is why he simply left the place where Son Goku was, but did not go too far.
As for why Son Goku didn't notice Android 17's feigned unconsciousness, it's not really his fault, since androids are different from normal humans.
If he wanted to hide himself, Son Goku wouldn't be able to detect it with his current strength. After all, recalling the Tournament of Power in the original story, Android 17 pretended to be dead to hide his identity and ultimately won.
At that time, none of the powerful beings in the universe noticed Android 17's feigned death, and Son Goku's current strength is far from reaching that level, so it's perfectly normal that he didn't notice it either.
"What!? Android 17 was faking fainting!"
Seeing Android 17's actions, Trunks' expression changed, and then he looked somewhat incredulous.
Because he knew how strong Son Goku was, even without transforming into Super Saiyan, Trunks was certain that Android 17 wouldn't be able to withstand a few hits from Son Goku.
Indeed, that would normally be the case, but Son Goku listened to Trunks ' request and didn't go all out. Because of this, he underestimated Android 17's resilience.
As Android 17 sensed the force of the two previous blows, he realized he couldn't withstand any more.
Adding to what Trunks had said earlier, a thought suddenly occurred to him: to pretend to faint.
His purpose in feigning unconsciousness was quite simple!
That means we should seize Trunks when he arrives, use him as a hostage, and escape!
Because Android 17 had already realized that the man before him— Son Goku —was completely different from the one he remembered!
The difference in strength is enormous!
So after several battles, he gave up on the idea of fighting Son Goku head-on.
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