Two identical figures engaged in a high-speed battle above the ruined city. The sounds of air being torn apart and violent impacts detonated in an unbroken stream, ripping apart this wasteland of broken walls and collapsed buildings until it seemed ready to crumble again.
Future Android 18 fought with utter madness and brutality, completely obeying her instinct to kill. Every punch, kick, and burst of energy carried undisguised savagery and malice.
Well aware of the cruelty of fighting in the future, she held nothing back. Her attacks were sharp and vicious, aimed solely at vital points. Pale pink, razor-sharp energy wrapped around her fists and feet as she lunged again and again, trying to tear apart this "other self" before her—one with a gentle disposition who suppressed her at every turn.
Yet no matter how violent and fierce her attacks became, she could never break through the offensive and defensive barrier of the main timeline's Android 18.
Tempered by the Cell Games, having witnessed battles between the strongest warriors, and long freed from the constraints of Doctor Gero's programming, the main timeline's Android 18 stood firmly above her future self in raw strength, combat experience, and mentality.
Her movements were composed and precise, lacking Future Android 18's violent impatience. Every block, dodge, and counterattack was calm, measured, and flawless.
Faced with the savage fist force rushing toward her, the main timeline's Android 18 lightly twisted aside, precisely caught Future Android 18's wrist with her fingertips, and used the momentum to wrench it.
A crisp sound of tendons and bones tightening rang out. Future Android 18 instantly lost her balance and stumbled forward.
Before she could steady herself, the main timeline's Android 18 raised her knee and drove it fiercely into the space between her opponent's chest and abdomen.
Bang!
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