Wukong Appears!

The dust from the explosion gradually settled, revealing Android 17. Though his clothes were somewhat tattered, he appeared to have suffered no major damage. "Your attacks are still too weak!" he sneered, his eyes filled with disdain.

Gohan thought to himself that this couldn't go on; he had to find a way to break through Android 17's defense. His eyes sharpened, and he suddenly vanished from his spot. When he reappeared behind Android 17, his fists were wreathed in golden light as he slammed them into the android's back.

Android 17 sensed the attack but didn't bother to dodge. With a slight tremor of his body, a powerful surge of energy erupted from within, blasting Gohan away once more. "So what if you're a bit faster? Your power is still not worth looking at!" Android 17 mocked.

Gohan steadied himself in the air, unfazed by the words. His gaze grew more resolute as he silently recalled his past combat experience and techniques. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him, reminding him of a fighting style his father, Son Goku, had once used.

Gohan clenched his fists at his waist and began to rapidly gather energy, his golden aura becoming more intense and violent. "Android 17, I'll show you true power now!" Gohan shouted.

With a flash, Gohan appeared above Android 17. He raised his hands high, forming a golden energy sphere several times larger than his previous ones. The surrounding air twisted and warped under the pull of such immense power. "This is my final attack—take this!" Gohan roared, hurling the energy sphere down at Android 17 with all his might.

As their battle intensified, the surrounding buildings and mountains were reduced to rubble, and even those watching from afar were caught in the crossfire. Cries and screams mingled together, and the air was thick with panic amidst the swirling dust. Yet, the two combatants seemed trapped in a vortex of madness, blind to the devastation around them. Their moves grew increasingly lethal, and every collision of power shook the earth as if to tear the world apart into endless chaos. The outcome of this battle grew ever more obscure, filling the onlookers with a sense of despair amidst their fear.

As the long battle dragged on, Gohan's energy grew weaker. He was covered in wounds from Android 17's onslaught, but he told himself, I absolutely cannot fall. Gritting his teeth against the searing pain, he tried to summon that hidden power from deep within his heart once more. He recalled past battles and the moments he had fought to protect the Earth, his family, and his friends. Each memory burned like a flame in his heart, fueling his resolve to keep fighting.

Opposite him, Android 17 remained indifferent, as if this fierce battle were nothing more than a casual game. There was no pity in his eyes as he looked at Gohan—only a thirst for combat and a stubborn obsession with victory. He stretched his body, and his energy surged once more, causing the surrounding air to tremble as if to display his unfathomable strength to Gohan.

Suddenly, Gohan let out a roar, and his aura erupted again; he had managed to raise his combat power once more. Although this strength wasn't enough to fully contend with Android 17, it was at least enough to help him barely hold on in the coming struggle. He charged at Android 17, and they clashed violently once again, each collision producing a deafening roar that seemed to tear the very sky asunder.

However, Android 17's strength was simply too overwhelming. As the battle continued, Gohan's attacks grew sluggish, and gaps began to appear in his defense. Android 17 seized an opportunity and struck Gohan square in the chest with a powerful energy blast. Gohan flew backward like a kite with a broken string, slamming heavily into the ground and kicking up a massive cloud of dust.

As the dust settled, Gohan struggled to his feet. His body had reached its limit, and his Super Saiyan form began to flicker. He knew he was likely past the point of no return, but there was no regret or fear in his eyes, for he had given everything he had for the things he cherished.

Just then, a dazzling light appeared in the sky—Son Goku and the others had arrived. Seeing Gohan's wretched state, a flash of anger and worry crossed Son Goku's eyes, but he knew this was no time for rashness. He flew to Gohan's side and said softly, "Gohan, you've done well. Leave the rest to me." Gohan nodded slightly; he knew his father's strength and trusted that he would find a way to defeat Android 17.

Son Goku stood up, his gaze fixed firmly on Android 17. His aura began to surge wildly, and a new battle was about to unfold.

Seeing Son Goku enter the fray, Android 17 curled his lip in disdain, thinking it was just another Saiyan. He launched a casual attack as he had before, his fist whistling through the air toward Son Goku. Son Goku understood that Android 17's current strength was unfathomable, so he feigned struggle while carefully observing the android's moves and energy flow, searching for a weakness.

After a few rounds, Son Goku realized that Android 17's attacks seemed flawless; his speed, power, and defense were all balanced to an extreme degree. Every strike carried a sharp, lethal momentum, while his defense was like a wall of bronze and iron, leaving Son Goku with no opening to exploit.

However, Son Goku was not a man to be easily defeated. His eyes grew more determined, and his Super Saiyan aura intensified. He began to experiment with his tactics, using Instant Transmission to dodge Android 17's attacks while occasionally firing probing energy blasts to disrupt the android's rhythm.

Sensing the change, Android 17 shed his initial contempt and began to take the fight seriously. He increased the frequency and speed of his attacks, each punch and kick imbued with massive energy. As they collided with Son Goku's strikes, they produced deafening roars, and the surrounding space warped and twisted. The fierce duel continued to heat up, and no one knew what the final outcome would be.

As the battle grew more intense, the destructive power of Son Goku and Android 17 continued to climb. Son Goku compressed and released the energy within him, each punch accompanied by a golden aura. His strikes cut through the air like blades, and the sheer force of the impact tore up the ground, leaving behind massive craters.