Two Become One and the Mysterious Monster

In a bustling city, Malvis leisurely savored Earth's finest cuisine. Everything before him seemed peaceful and serene, yet through the window, the panicked crowds fleeing in all directions gave off an ominous sense that a massive crisis was about to descend.

Watching the terrified people, Malvis slowly closed his eyes and used his immense power to sense the surrounding area. A moment later, he opened them and muttered, "Hmm... Such a huge cicada. If it were made into food, it would probably taste quite delicious, wouldn't it? What a shame. I still have to leave it for Goku and the others as a test. Otherwise, I'd really like to give it a try."

At that moment, a horrifying scene unfolded in the streets. A huge, entirely green humanoid cicada appeared before the crowd. Worse still, the monster swung the sharp stinger at the end of its tail, continuously draining the life force of passersby. Anyone touched by its needle was instantly sucked dry, collapsing to the ground before vanishing completely, leaving behind only their clothes. Those who witnessed the scene were frightened out of their wits and turned to flee.

On Kami's Lookout, Kami stared at the citizens constantly falling in the city below, his aged hands trembling slightly. That cicada-like creature was draining humans one after another—coldly and efficiently. It was no ordinary monster. "So the reason I've felt so unsettled these past four years wasn't because of the Androids, but because of this monster?"

At the same time, Kami sharply sensed several unusual presences hidden within that city. Yet when he tried to investigate them more closely, those auras vanished without a trace like phantoms.

Just as Kami sank into thought, a low, urgent voice came from behind him. "What are you muttering about? Explain it to me!"

It was Piccolo, who had been silently meditating off to the side. At some point, he had come up beside Kami and tightly gripped his shoulder.

Kami did not answer him. Instead, he continued staring solemnly at the world below and said, "That's right. The time has come for Demon King Piccolo and me, Kami, to become one and turn into the strongest Namekian warrior."

Suddenly, Kami spun around. The abrupt movement startled Piccolo so badly that he instinctively staggered back several steps. Beads of sweat now covered Kami's already aged face, as though foretelling an unprecedented disaster.

"Before long... before long!" Kami's voice trembled with fear. "Earth will undergo a world-shaking transformation. Its scale and impact will be beyond anything any previous crisis could compare to!"

Android 17 and the others arrived in a town. Android 17 and Android 16 waited in the car, while Android 18 tried on clothes in a clothing store nearby. She had already put on a khaki outfit resembling a battle suit.

"Is this what you people call the highest-quality clothing?" She carefully examined herself in the mirror, as well as the ugly outfit she was wearing, and could not help feeling dissatisfied.

"Yes, it looks very suitable on you," the store manager said from the side, completely failing to catch the displeasure in Android 18's words.

Android 18 shot the manager a look, making him shudder. "You don't like this style?"

"You think I'd like something like this? It's awful! But then again, this is such a backwater place that I can't expect much. Goodbye!" Android 18 suppressed the urge to cut him down. After considering that she could not demand too much from such a rural place, she said goodbye to the manager and left without looking back.

Seeing that Android 18 had not paid, the shop owner hurried after her. But Android 18 had already gotten into the car. The owner could only helplessly knock on the window. When he saw the burly, imposing man sitting inside—Android 16—he trembled all over in fright.

The sudden turn of events left the shop owner at a loss, while Android 17 in the driver's seat seized the chance and stepped on the accelerator without hesitation, driving away.

The shop owner ran back into the store and called the police, reporting that his vehicle had been robbed.

The police quickly caught up with Android 17 and the others. After hearing the sirens behind them, Android 18 irritably got out of the car and forcibly wrecked the police vehicles. She then flew away, leaving behind the many officers sitting in their ruined patrol cars, questioning their lives.

Elsewhere, the Z Fighters received a message from Bulma and learned through a television broadcast about the whereabouts of the strange creature that had emerged from the mysterious eggshell.

Upon witnessing that shocking scene again, Kami finally made his decision—he resolutely completed his final fusion with Piccolo! At the same time, through Kami's memories, Piccolo came to understand the many atrocities committed by that mysterious monster.

After determining the creature's exact location, Piccolo bade Popo farewell and shot toward the target city like an arrow released from its bow...

Trunks and the others at Kame House also learned what was going on. Trunks volunteered to investigate whether the mysterious creature that had emerged from the shell was responsible, and to find out its identity. With his current strength, he believed he should be able to handle any potential threat.

At Trunks's words, everyone objected. This incident was full of unknowns, and no one could guarantee Trunks's safety. Trunks opened the case containing the capsules and looked at the two identical capsules inside. His mind was made up. No matter what, he had to go to the scene and investigate.

Seeing that Trunks had made up his mind, everyone could only helplessly tell him to be careful and not push himself too hard.

Just as Trunks was preparing to leave, Gohan also said that he wanted to go with him. But Chi-Chi immediately objected fiercely, worried that her son would end up in even greater danger.

However, Piccolo had already arrived ahead of them in the city where the incident had occurred. Standing high above, he looked down at the lifeless, deathly silent city below, and an unusual feeling rose within him. Even so, after careful consideration, Piccolo ultimately decided to venture into the city and investigate.

Piccolo cautiously made his way down the streets. The city was unnaturally quiet—there were no cars, no voices, not even birdsong. Only the clothes scattered across the sidewalks proved that people had been here not long ago.

Suddenly, a faint sound put him on alert—a green humanoid monster with cicada-like features entered his field of vision. At that moment, it was dragging an unconscious human toward him.

Piccolo turned around without hesitation and faced the mysterious monster head-on, demanding sharply, "You filthy monster, who exactly are you?"

The mysterious creature's full appearance was finally revealed: a dark green shell covered its body, giving it the form of a giant insect. Massive wings were folded behind its back, while a tubular tail stinger hung down. Its compound eyes were cold, and the corners of its lipless mouth curled faintly upward. Its long, lean body was filled with the dangerous tension unique to a hunter.