The consequences of realizing things too late were enormous. Neither Goku nor Vegeta had learned of Super Saiyans until Trunks appeared, and in the brief three years that followed, they had only barely managed to reach that level.
Thus, when Android 17 and Android 18 appeared, Son Goku and Vegeta were both swiftly defeated.
Fortunately, however, the protagonist of this world was neither Son Goku nor Vegeta, but Piccolo.
When even the Super Saiyans had fallen, Piccolo finally revealed his protagonist's halo.
By merging with Kami, Piccolo surpassed his limits and successfully defeated Android 17 and Android 18. But just then, another unexpected development arose.
That unexpected development was Cell.
Once Cell attained his Perfect Form, he was practically unstoppable. Even Piccolo was defeated.
Afterward, Piccolo and the others underwent grueling training to defeat Cell at the Cell Games.
Although their training went smoothly, neither Piccolo nor Son Goku and the others had the strength to defeat Cell for good in the final battle.
As for Son Gohan, unfortunately, he did not become the savior in this world.
In the end, it was still Piccolo and Son Goku who stepped forward.
As though their battle against Raditz were playing out again, Son Goku and Piccolo set aside their pride to win, joining forces against Cell.
While Son Goku trapped Cell at the cost of his own life, Piccolo grievously wounded Cell with one final Special Beam Cannon, forcing him to spit out Android 18 and lose his Perfect Form.
Seizing that opportunity, Piccolo finally managed to kill Cell, but the ultimate price was tremendous.
Earth had lost the powerful warrior Son Goku forever.
The story that followed was familiar to Lin Chen.
Just as in Lin Chen's world, the wizard Babidi came to Earth and revived Majin Buu.
To defeat