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Chapter 151: Super Saiyan 2 Gohan – Earth-Shaking Power

Talent—Gohan had it.

But it wasn't nearly enough for him to match the growth rate of his father or Vegeta through personal training and combat alone.

However, with just a bit of proper guidance and training, Gohan could very well have had the potential to defeat the Androids.

He didn't get many chances to truly grow, which meant he rarely fought head-to-head against powerful enemies on his own.

Most of the time, he would be defeated after only a few exchanges, or he'd get in a few hits with a sudden burst of strength.

But in the end, others would usually step in to finish the fight. Looking back, had Gohan ever truly fought from beginning to end?

Maybe the time he became "Mystic Gohan" during the Majin Buu arc—was that his only true moment in the spotlight?

That's why Lin Qi wanted to see, now that they were forced to face Perfect Cell, could Gohan offer a glimmer of hope?

Cell's appearance here was something of a pleasant surprise.

"Hahhh!"

Facing the might of Perfect Cell, neither Gohan nor Trunks showed any fear. With a loud battle cry, they both charged forward.

Gohan's sweeping kick was easily dodged by Cell, and Trunks' attack was outright ignored.

"Heh… Is that really all you've got?" Cell sneered, dodging Gohan's punch with a simple sidestep, then crouching low to avoid Trunks' kick.

"Haaah!" The moment Gohan fired off a ki blast, Cell suddenly vanished from between them.

"Looking for me?" In the blink of an eye, Cell reappeared behind Gohan and launched a lightning-fast punch.

The sheer power and speed of that blow made it impossible for Gohan to even see it coming, let alone defend.

Like an arrow loosed from a bow, Gohan was hurled backward at high speed. Trunks stood frozen in place, stunned.

Faced with Cell's terrifying strength, he was completely helpless. His legs trembled involuntarily.

"Trunks… Remember why we're fighting!!" Gohan, having crashed into a rocky outcrop and fallen, was now covered in wounds.

But he hadn't given up. He climbed to his feet, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and shouted at Trunks.

The terrified Trunks finally snapped out of it. He struck a fighting stance once more and stared at Cell, now on high alert.

"All this struggling… It's pointless." Cell looked at Gohan and Trunks, now standing side by side, with undisguised contempt.

It looked like the two were planning to attack in tandem.

Determined, Trunks swallowed his fear and braced himself for battle.

Gohan launched forward first, with Trunks following close behind. The two of them unleashed a furious barrage of punches and kicks at Cell.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Cell was forced back repeatedly, leaping into the air. Gohan followed close on his heels.

With a powerful kick, Gohan sent Cell flying.

Whoosh!

As Cell plummeted toward the ground, Trunks was already in position. He unleashed a ki blast he had been charging.

The energy sphere exploded upon impact with Cell, sending out a violent shockwave.

The ensuing storm of destruction turned everything around them to dust.

As the smoke cleared, Trunks stared, wide-eyed, sweat pouring down his cheeks.

Cell stood calmly amidst the fading dust, brushing dirt off his body. With a smirk, he looked at Trunks. "Nice teamwork. Too bad it lacked power."

"Damn it… not even a scratch!" Gohan clenched his fists in midair, his face twisted with anger.

"That's all you've got? Well then, now that warm-up's over, I'll send you both to hell."

Cell's expression turned cold. In a flash, he was in front of Trunks. "Time to say goodbye. Let's start with you."

"Trunks, run!!" Gohan shouted from above and dove toward the ground.

Cell raised his hand, aiming directly at Trunks' face. His palm glowed with deadly energy, its light blinding and intense.

The light engulfed Trunks, and smoke billowed out in thick waves.

"Trunks!! Nooooo!!" As the smoke cleared, all that remained was Trunks' one-handed sword, always carried on his back.

Trunks… was gone? Not even a body left behind?

Gohan stared blankly at the sword.

"Lin…"

But Trunks, barely alive, had been grabbed and pulled to safety by Lin Qi. He opened his mouth to speak but only got out one word—

"Quiet," Lin Qi cut him off with a sharp glance.

"…Thanks. If it weren't for you, I'd be dead," Trunks murmured, swallowing a Senzu Bean and going silent.

Tears welled up in Gohan's eyes. He clenched his fists, his gaze filled with regret, fury, and boundless hatred.

"You killed Trunks… How am I supposed to explain this to Aunt Bulma… You bastard!!"

"How stupid. You're all going to die anyway. Why rush to get it over with?"

Staring at the lone sword on the ground, memories of Trunks flooded Gohan's mind.

Tears streamed down his face, faster and faster.

"Heh… So what if he's dead? You'll be joining him soon enough," Cell sneered at Gohan's tears.

Faced with Trunks' death and Cell's taunts, Gohan's fists tightened as he slowly walked toward Cell.

His face showed unwavering determination, resolve—and the twisted grimace of someone consumed by fury.

"Cell… You killed Trunks… You dared to kill Trunks… I'll never forgive you! Never!!"

His rage shattered all limits. Gohan's power erupted like never before.

Jets of energy surged from beneath his feet, his hair stood on end, and arcs of lightning crackled around him.

Super Saiyan 2—Gohan!

The earth trembled as if the world itself was ending. His power shook the entire planet.

"Gohan… He's even stronger now!!" Trunks stared, dumbfounded.

Lin Qi gave him a sidelong glance. See? History always repeats itself. Back then, Frieza killed Krillin, and Goku ascended to Super Saiyan.

Now, the presumed-dead Trunks had pushed Gohan to his awakening!

"Oh… you've powered up?" Cell showed not even a hint of fear, eyeing Gohan with keen interest.

"As expected of Goku's son. Let's see what you can really do, Gohan!"

"As you wish." Gohan's voice was firm and solemn. With a mere motion of his hand, Cell felt an overwhelming pressure bearing down on him.

With a single punch—he shook the heavens and the earth.

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