"What, are you scared?"
Son Gohan tilted his head and spoke with a faintly mocking tone.
Cell's expression grew grave. Even though his strength had improved tremendously, Son Gohan had utterly suppressed him just now. He wasn't sure whether, even with his increased power, he could still defeat him.
"I can tell you that the strength I showed just now was only about thirty percent of my full power."
Son Gohan looked at Cell and said seriously, "If you attack now, then I'll fight you at full strength. I won't hold back anymore then. Do you understand?"
Cell's face became increasingly solemn upon hearing this. Whether Son Gohan was telling the truth or not, if he still wanted to make a move, he needed to think it over carefully.
Just as expected.
Son Gohan looked at Cell. If it had been Frieza, he definitely would have attacked in rage after being humiliated, determined to vent his anger even if he couldn't win.
As for Majin Buu, there was no need to even mention him. He was the kind who would fight you to the bitter end, even if he had to bite you with his teeth.
This showed the multifaceted nature of Cell's personality. He possessed Vegeta's pride—arrogance—as well as Piccolo's wisdom—calmness.
When facing enemies weaker than himself, he acted almost exactly like Vegeta, enjoying the display of his own strength and toying with his opponents.
But when facing enemies stronger than himself, his inferior nature began to show.
Still, it had to be admitted that Cell's personality was the kind most likely to survive, precisely because of its complexity.
At the same time, he was the only villain of that era who had truly defeated and killed Son Goku. His potential for growth was no weaker than Son Goku's