The Ending Changed

Several hours had already passed since Gohan entered the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, and the sky slowly darkened.

In the shelter more than three hundred meters beneath Capsule Corporation.

"It's already night. Why isn't Big Brother Gohan back yet?"

Trunks paced back and forth, his face full of anxiety.

"Don't worry. Gohan will be fine. He's Son-kun's son, after all."

Bulma comforted him.

Though the current Bulma had a few wrinkles now, she still retained her charm.

"But I'm just worried Big Brother Gohan might... After all, those two Androids are way too strong."

Trunks was still extremely worried.

Bulma fell silent. If only Son-kun and Vegeta were here. What a shame Piccolo was dead too, and the Dragon Balls had become useless stones.

"All right, all right, don't worry. Maybe Gohan went back to Chi-Chi's place. We'll see him tomorrow. Get a good night's sleep."

"Mm, okay, Mom."

After washing up, Trunks went back to his room to sleep, while Bulma opened a drawer, took out her goggles, and went to the laboratory to continue her research.

At three or four o'clock the next afternoon, the door to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber opened, and Luo Chuan and Son Gohan walked out.

"Thank you, Mr. Luo Chuan!"

Gohan bowed to Luo Chuan to express his gratitude.

During this year in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, he had indeed grown stronger, and had already surpassed his own limits. What he had not expected was that surpassing those limits mainly relied on anger.

"All right, go on. Use your strength to deal with them. Show those two Androids what you can do."

Luo Chuan patted him on the shoulder.

"Yes. I understand."

Gohan flew away from the Lookout.

Watching Gohan leave, Luo Chuan could not help thinking of a line he had once seen in the comments when watching the Dragon Ball Super anime in his previous life: if Gohan didn't study, even Jiren would cry.

There was indeed some truth to that line. Just like Gohan in this timeline—though he had gone through a period of neglecting his training, in this one year, his growth speed could hardly be called slow.

Luo Chuan walked to the edge of the Lookout and looked down at the battle that was about to unfold below.

A city that had once been bustling and prosperous had now fallen into ruins.

High in the sky, Android 17 continuously released powerful energy blasts from both hands. The energy blasts rained down on the earth like raindrops, and every impact triggered an explosion. For a time, blasts rang out one after another, resounding through the clouds, and the entire city was shrouded in firelight and smoke.

After venting wildly for a while, Android 17 finally stopped attacking.

However, the rage in his heart had not lessened in the slightest, and he kept cursing, "Damn it, damn it, damn it! Where the hell did Son Gohan and that bastard run off to?"

"Go on, hide! If you've got the guts, don't ever let me find you! As soon as I do, I'll tear you to pieces! Aaaah!" Android 17 roared furiously, enough to make one shudder.

Ever since Luo Chuan had taken Gohan to the Lookout yesterday, he and Android 18 had begun searching. But even now, they still had no clues at all, which made Android 17's already impatient temper grow even more violent.

At his side, Android 18 said calmly, "Enough, 17. Since we still can't find them, let's give up for now. We might as well look for a spaceship. Once we find one, we can just destroy Earth completely. Wouldn't that be simpler and easier?"

Her tone was casual, as if destroying a planet was nothing more than a trivial matter to her.

"Hmph, tsk! I guess that's all we can do." Android 17 nodded in agreement, though with extreme reluctance.

Although Android 17's battle power was far above Android 18's, there was nothing he could do about it. Who asked Android 18 to be his sister? Because of that familial bond, he was usually fairly obedient to her.

Just as the two of them turned and were about to leave, a tremendous boom suddenly came from behind them! In an instant, billowing smoke rose into the air like a giant wave, rapidly spreading in every direction.

When the thick smoke dispersed a little, a figure slowly walked out from within the haze—this person was none other than Son Gohan!

Because he could not sense the Androids' auras, the only feasible way to find traces of them was to track their location by observing abnormal explosions in the surrounding environment. It had to be said, this method was rather simple and effective.

After all, these two were causing destruction every minute of every day.

"Heh heh heh, 18, look at that. Seems like we won't be able to leave for the time being. I'm going to personally erase this arrogant little brat for good!"

Android 17 suddenly seemed to change faces. The displeasure that had covered his face vanished without a trace, replaced by a sinister and cruel smile.

Seeing this, Android 18 at his side seemed a little impatient. She casually waved her hand and said, "Fine, fine, do whatever you want. Just make it quick. My patience is limited, you know."

After receiving his sister's permission, Android 17 said nothing more. His figure flashed, and he shot toward Gohan like an arrow loosed from the string.

He swung his fist at Gohan without the slightest hesitation.

When Android 17's fist was only inches away from Gohan, Gohan transformed into his Super Saiyan form, grabbed Android 17's wrist, and hurled him away.

Gohan's strength had improved very clearly. In the past, he would never have been able to take this kind of attack at all, but now he could handle it with ease.

"I really have gotten stronger."

Gohan clenched his fist. Everything that had happened after Mr. Luo Chuan saved him was not an illusion.

"Not bad, Son Gohan. I didn't expect you'd still have the ability to fight back. But that's as far as you go. Hah-yee~"

Android 17 raised his hand and fired a continuous barrage of energy waves, letting out a wild, arrogant laugh. But halfway through, he could no longer laugh, because Gohan had dodged every one of his energy waves and had already arrived right in front of him.

Bang! Gohan drove a heavy punch into his abdomen. Android 17's eyes went wide as he clutched his stomach and staggered back, only to be kicked flying. He smashed through several walls, tumbled several times, and was buried beneath the rubble.

"What?!"

Android 18 was shocked. She could no longer worry about what Android 17 might think afterward and made her move too.

Android 17 burst out of the ruins and shouted, "Don't interfere, Android 18."

Android 17 gathered all his energy and unleashed his strongest attack. Yet in the next second, Gohan raised his energy and swatted his ultimate move away with a wave of his hand, then took his stance and released the Masenko.

The overwhelmingly powerful energy wave blasted Android 17 to death. Android 18's mind went blank; she couldn't believe Android 17 had died just like that.

Gohan walked toward Android 18.

"You damn bastard (‵□′)!!"

Android 18 roared and charged at Gohan.

But how could she possibly be a match for Gohan? After only a few exchanges, he destroyed Android 18 as well.

"I did it. Finally... I finally avenged everyone."

For so many years, the hatred in his heart had stabbed at him like a thorn.

Now that his great vengeance had been fulfilled, he felt the breath he had been holding in his chest suddenly ease.

The anger and pain of the past gradually faded with the disappearance of his enemies. Tears flowed from the corners of his eyes on their own, and then he actually burst into loud sobs.

Luo Chuan sighed from the Lookout. Gohan of this timeline had truly endured too much.

But he was very satisfied with this ending.

"Son Gohan, I look forward to the next time we meet."

He waved toward where Gohan was, silently thought, Depart, and Luo Chuan disappeared.

He couldn't stay in this timeline forever. In any case, he had basically taught Gohan everything he could. How far Gohan could grow from here would depend on his own efforts.

On the ground, after crying freely for a while, Gohan wiped away his tears and looked up into the sky, feeling as if something had vanished.