Desperate Explosion of Power, Super Saiyan II

As Cell spoke, a purple energy ball condensed from his palm, cracking with ominous power.

With precision, he aimed it directly at Krillin's vulnerable body, if it landed, with Krillin's depleted fighting strength the attack would be lethal.

Despite having been transformed by Bulma, Krillin could only be called an Android in name.

Because of rushed circumstances, what he harbored within him was merely the unlimited energy device, without any modifications to his body.

"G…Goten... Live!!"

"You are the hope of the earth, you must live!"

Krillin could naturally sense the imminent end of his life. When Cell's energy ball fell, it would mark the final moments of his life.

In that desperate instant, his gaze met Goten's, his eyes betrayed a mix of fear and despair. It was a pivotal moment, underscored by Krillin's firm resolve as he addressed Goten in a tone that allowed no argument.

"Stop daydreaming, bald dwarf."

"None of you will survive today, and this planet along with its inhabitants will be completely destroyed by me!"

"From now on, disappear forever from this universe..." Cell said with a look of disdain.

In this universe, no one could stop him anymore.

Then, the energy ball blasted out!

"Krillin!" Goten's voice thundered, filled with anguish and desperation. Despite his own injuries, he propelled himself towards Krillin like an arrow released from its bowstring.

Since transmigrating to the world of Dragon Ball, Goten had encountered only a handful of individuals. Besides his mother, Chichi, the person he shared the strongest bond was Krillin, who had been with him for a whole year in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

He refused to allow Krillin to die like this!

Boom!

The energy ball exploded with a devastating force, carving a massive crater into the ground, sending both the bodies of Goten and Krillin flying.

Ach...

Intense pain surged throughout Goten's body. At this moment, Krillin had completely lost consciousness.

"Ridiculous! Even in your weakened state, you cling to your feeble sense of comradeship and think you can resist me." Cell spat, his words dripping with scorn.

Surprisingly, that brat had took the initiative to shield the bald dwarf from the onslaught of attacks.

"What I hate the most is your pretentiousness," he added, his voice laced with contempt.

This infuriated Cell even more. He leapt into action, his index finger extending as he conjured a massive golden energy ball, reminiscent of the planet-destroying bombs employed by Frieza.

"Little brat, it's all over!"

He was certain that this attack would not only obliterate this brat and Krillin, but erase the entire planet from existence.

"Little brat, baldy, say goodbye to this beautiful world!"

"Hahaha!!"

Cell's mocking words echoed, accompanied by his maniacal laughter. With a sinister grin, he unleashed the planet-destroying bomb from his fingertip, hurling it towards Goten and Krillin with deadly intent.

"Damn!! Do I have to use Ultra Instinct?" Goten muttered to himself, weighing his options.

"Although with Ultra Instinct I can kill Cell in an instant, I'm afraid I won't be able to use this opportunity to break through to Super Saiyan II..."

As the planet-destroying bomb descended rapidly, Goten felt a surge of uncertainty and frustration. He possessed the power to access Ultra Instinct at will, and once he used Ultra Instinct, he could easily kill Cell in seconds.

He kept on avoiding on using the Ultra Instinct because he wanted to use the battle with Cell to break through to the form of Super Saiyan II.

This moment presented a prime opportunity for a breakthrough, fueled by the intense emotions of battle. If he missed this opportunity, he didn't know how long he would have to wait…

Just when Goten was internally struggling with the decision, the energy ball was already less than ten meters away from the ground.

The terrifying pressure directly turned the surrounding mountains into dust.

The ground also began to crack and collapse rapidly.

Dust chocked the air, and the howling winds projected the scene of the end of the world.

"Bring it on!"

With determination etched on his face, Goten braced himself for the gamble, ready to confront the impending catastrophe head-on without relying on the Ultra Instinct.

Despite his injuries, he stood firm, gripping the ground with all his might. The sheer force of the planet-destroying bomb proved overwhelming, threatening to overwhelm him despite his best efforts unless he broke through.

Rumble!

As the planet-destroying bomb fell rapidly, the ground began to collapse continuously. The entire world quaked violently…

With a smug grin, Cell folded his hands over his chest, eagerly awaiting the spectacle of the planet's explosion. To him, the impending explosion promised to be a breathtaking display of cosmic fireworks, a beautiful end to an insignificant world.

After everyone on the earth felt the terrifying shock, they seemed to be aware of the coming of the end.

Everyone was shaking with fear. Media outlets clamored for answers, turning to Mr. Satan for a solution, asking him to solve the crisis of earth.

But after seeing the power of the monster Cell eight years ago, the current Satan hac long been frightened. The once-boastful champion now cowered in fear, torn between his desire for fame and the very real threat to his life.

...

On the battlefield.

A huge abyss appeared, swallowing Goten and Krillin's bodies without a trace.

Rumble!

Suddenly, the entire ground began to shake more violently.

At this moment, ominous clouds in the sky began to move around quickly.

"What!? What is happening!?"

"That kid's aura is getting stronger!!" At the moment, Cell sensed something was amiss. Goten's weakened presence from before was skyrocketing, and an unsettling feeling gnawed at this pit of his stomach.

"Are you kidding? How is this possible!?"

The power was growing exponentially, and this growth was astonishing...

Rumble!

Crackle!!

Suddenly, blue arcs of electricity cracked across the ground, their erratic dance foretelling of impending doom. Cell's unease deepened as he realized that trouble was brewing.

It seems that something bad is going to happen next...

Just when Cell was extremely shocked and disturbed, from the dark abyss on the ground, a blinding golden light erupted. The huge planet-destroying bomb actually started to move upwards!

Rustle...

Rumble!

At the same time, it was accompanied by the sound of rustling aura flames and crackling lightning.

Under Cell's shocked and puzzled expression, Goten emerged, his demeanor transformed, holding the bomb in one hand and Krillin who was already unconscious was in other hand.

In a stunning display of power, Goten had ascended to Super Saiyan II. He stood tall, his eyes were narrowed, exuding an aura of determination and resolve, surrounded by golden aura flames and crackling with electric energy.

It was a transformation that heralded a new chapter in the battle against Cell.