Super Saiyan 2 Gohan?

Wang Shen glanced at the indignant Vegeta and said indifferently:

"You're late."

Hearing this, the rage in Vegeta's heart flared even higher, and he directly demanded:

"Why didn't you stop? You wouldn't let me touch the Androids, and now you have to fight me for Cell too?"

After being revived by Tien Shinhan, he had immediately followed Wang Shen's energy signature to arrive here, wanting to face the ultimate android, Cell.

On the way, he had happened to run into Trunks.

Upon learning that Cell had appeared, he had also wanted to eliminate Cell as quickly as possible.

But he hadn't expected Wang Shen to beat him to the punch and destroy Cell first.

He, Vegeta, hadn't even touched a single hair on Cell!

Trunks flew over and took the initiative to mediate:

"Father, it's enough that Cell has been destroyed; the crisis is resolved now."

"Besides, Uncle Son Goku didn't even get to see Cell at all."

Vegeta was taken aback, thinking that was indeed true. From that perspective, he was stronger than Kakarot, but being the tsundere he was, he still let out an unhappy cold snort.

"Cell, that trash, couldn't even last until I made my move before being wiped out."

After his previous battle with Wang Shen, Vegeta believed that apart from Karotis, no one could be his match.

Although Wang Shen said that Cell's strength exceeded Full Power, he didn't believe it!

Wang Shen found this somewhat amusing; he felt he should still vindicate Cell.

So he spoke up:

"Vegeta, Cell was very strong. He was above a Super Saiyan, equivalent to the level of a Super Saiyan 2."

"Super Saiyan 2!?"

Vegeta was utterly shocked; even his arms, which he habitually kept crossed, dropped unconsciously.

"What do you mean by Super Saiyan 2?"

Trunks stared at Wang Shen with expectant eyes, hoping to get an answer.

Wang Shen smiled but said nothing.

Vegeta's expression gradually turned serious as he scrutinized Wang Shen's entire body.

Only then did he notice that Wang Shen's appearance had undergone subtle changes compared to before.

His spiked golden hair was sharper, a lock of hair hung over his forehead, and the aura he radiated remained calm but now possessed a sharp, piercing edge.

Opening his eyes wide, he guessed:

"So, the sudden surge in your energy just now was because you transformed into a Super Saiyan 2?"

"Haha, as expected of Vegeta."

Wang Shen smiled triumphantly.

The next second, a booming sound rang out. A golden aura violently surged around Wang Shen, and blue-white electric arcs crackled around him, hissing as if they were about to burst forth and pierce through his body.

An extremely intense sense of oppression washed over them, causing Vegeta and Trunks to simultaneously take a step back.

Trunks even transformed into a Super Saiyan directly to resist the fierce impact and steady his stance.

Vegeta stared intently at Wang Shen's formidable posture, his face full of shock!

"This... is Super Saiyan 2! The power is dozens of times stronger than Full Power! The combat strength is far beyond what Full Power can compare to!"

"It seems even more suited for battle than Full Power!"

In an instant, the look Vegeta gave Wang Shen carried a hint of hostility.

Damn it, I just broke through to Full Power, and he's already walked ahead of me again!

Trunks felt this terrifying aura up close and yearned:

"If I could also transform into a Super Saiyan 2, I would definitely be able to protect my world!"

Noticing the reactions of the two, Wang Shen smiled faintly.

Vegeta was right; Super Saiyan 2 was indeed more suited for a Saiyan's battle than Full Power.

Full Power was merely balance; it was like rain silently moistening things.

Super Saiyan 2 was sharp; it was a violent storm!

It was a form that pushed power to the extreme while ensuring endurance.

Presumably, the Vegeta of the future had realized this, which was why he didn't choose to break through to the powerful but energy-leaking Super Saiyan 3.

Wang Shen was suspicious.

The reason Super 3 leaked energy was likely because Son Goku lacked a tail, resulting in an incomplete Saiyan body.

Wang Shen looked down at the golden tail at his waist and nodded with satisfaction.

Although he had been a human in his past life and wasn't quite used to having a tail, he endured it for the sake of Super Saiyan 4.

Puff!

The aura dissipated, the lightning vanished, and Wang Shen returned to his Full Power state.

The billowing shockwaves faded, and the churning ocean gradually calmed.

"Vegeta, when facing an enemy, you must cut the Gordian knot. From the very start of the fight, don't give them a chance to escape. Otherwise, once they seize an opportunity to become stronger, they will turn around and kill you."

Wang Shen stared at Vegeta and said earnestly:

"We left Cell alone for a while, and he reached the Super Saiyan 2 level and killed Piccolo. That is the lesson!"

"That is why I left no room for error and thoroughly finished off Cell!"

Hearing this, Trunks was the first to nod heavily in deep agreement.

Vegeta, however, turned his head away uncomfortably and said with disdain:

"I don't need you to tell me these things. You should be saying this to Kakarot."

Wang Shen was about to say something more when he seemed to sense something.

The three of them suddenly looked up toward the clouds at the same time.

Wang Shen exchanged glances with the other two and smiled:

"It seems Son Goku has finished his training."

"Let's go. We'll return to the Heavenly Temple and see what level Son Goku has reached."

He was a bit curious whether Son Goku would have trained directly to the Super Saiyan 2 stage, given that the Full Power state already existed.

"Trunks, put your hand on my shoulder. I'll take you two back using Instant Transmission."

"Uh, alright."

Trunks placed his hand on Wang Shen's shoulder very naturally.

He was very obedient, a complete contrast to his father.

Then, Wang Shen reached out his other hand and took the initiative to place it on Vegeta's shoulder.

Vegeta frowned, but in the end, he just turned his face away and did not refuse.

Wang Shen smiled with satisfaction.

He really couldn't understand why Son Goku always insisted on having Vegeta grab his hand; it would be a miracle if Vegeta were willing to do that!

Whether you grab someone or someone grabs you, or where you grab—

Isn't it all the same?

Whoosh!

Meanwhile.

Everyone at the Heavenly Temple had arrived early to wait outside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

"Wang Shen's energy just surged to a terrifying degree, and then Cell's energy vanished quickly and hasn't reappeared since!"

Expectation shone in Krillin's eyes as he sought confirmation:

"It must be that Wang Shen has already eliminated Cell."

A smile of relief also appeared on Tien Shinhan's face as he said:

"It should be. The crisis of the androids has been completely resolved!"

Hearing this, Lazuli and Lapis, who could not sense energy, exchanged glances and let out a long sigh of relief.

Their tense emotions relaxed, and they secretly marveled at Wang Shen's unrivaled power.

They had truly been worried that Cell might have grown to a point where even Wang Shen could no longer contend with him.

In that case, the two of them would inevitably have faced the fate of being absorbed.

Lazuli smiled brightly and began to look around.

"Wang Shen should be back any moment now."

Tap, tap, tap!

Steady footsteps gradually drew closer.

Everyone turned their gaze toward the direction of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

Two figures, one large and one small, emerged.

It was Son Goku and Son Gohan, having finished their training.

Like Wang Shen, both sported striking golden hair and clear, spirited eyes. Their blue combat uniforms were tattered, revealing large patches of toned muscle.

"Goku!"

Krillin was the first to call out.

Son Goku blinked, carefully sensing the powerful auras on Earth. His eyes widened in pleasant surprise:

"Huh! Cell's aura has vanished. Was it Wang Shen or Vegeta?"

"Uncle Piccolo's aura is gone too! Was he killed by Cell?"

Son Gohan suddenly spoke up, his voice shrill and trembling, tears welling in the corners of his eyes.

Then, in a fit of rage, Son Gohan transformed into a Super Saiyan 2!

Just kidding, scratch that!

The two walked toward the plaza to stand with the others.

Tien Shinhan explained to them what had happened since they went into seclusion.

"So that's how it is."

Son Goku realized, his expression turning bitter as he said in a low voice:

"It's just a pity about Piccolo, he..."

With Kami gone, the Dragon Balls had turned to stone forever, making it impossible to grant wishes or resurrect anyone again.

Waaah!

Beside them, Son Gohan began to wail like a child, unable to accept the reality of the situation.

Piccolo had been by his side, watching him grow up since he was very small.

After the Raditz incident and the accidental death of Son Goku, Piccolo had even taken on the responsibility of mentoring him.

Therefore, to Gohan, Piccolo was a father figure.

Bulma hurried over, pulling the weeping Gohan into her arms to comfort him softly.

His tears soaked the front of her clothes completely.

Lapis pressed his lips together, his own mood heavy.

Just as the group was enveloped in an atmosphere of sorrow, the quiet Android 16 suddenly spoke:

"Wang Shen said he has a way to resurrect Piccolo."

Whoosh!

As soon as the words fell, everyone looked up, staring in unison at Android 16.

"That's right, the Dragon Balls can be restored, and Piccolo can be resurrected!"

A voice full of certainty rang out.

Wang Shen appeared, bringing Vegeta and Trunks with him.