Chapter 16: The Demise of Android 19

Android 20 was taken aback by Vegeta's transformation into a Super Saiyan, exclaiming, "What a surprise! I didn't expect you to become a Super Saiyan too. It seems like becoming a Super Saiyan is quite easy."

Vegeta, infuriated by the insult to the Super Saiyan form, unleashed his power, causing his muscles to swell and golden aura to surge. "It's time to teach you a lesson. Super Saiyans are not like Frieza's cheap tricks," he declared.

Android 19, still riding high from defeating Son Goku and absorbing his energy, underestimated the Super Saiyan's true power. He charged at Vegeta, throwing a punch that Vegeta effortlessly blocked.

The onlookers were shocked, but Vegeta only slightly leaned back, sustaining a minor scratch on his face. "I thought your attack would be more impressive. It can't even break my skin," Vegeta taunted, headbutting Android 19 in the face.

Android 19 was sent flying, clearly outclassed. Vegeta boasted, "Collecting data is pointless if you don't gather it all. You'll never defeat us Saiyans; our strength only grows." He kicked Android 19, deforming his body.

Despite being an android, Dr. Gero's creation felt pain. Android 19, clutching his injured body, watched Vegeta approach with fear in his eyes. Android 20, witnessing the battle, was bewildered, questioning how their opponents could be so powerful.

As Vegeta closed in, Android 19 swung a punch, but Vegeta dodged and countered with a blow to the chin, sending Android 19 flying into the air. Vegeta followed with a flying kick, launching him higher.

Krillin, relieved to see Android 19's weakness, expressed his initial worry about Son Goku's heart attack. John Doe assured him, "I'm still here. What are you afraid of?"

Krillin voiced his concern, "But they're two of them. It's hard to fight against four hands. What if you fail again?"

John Doe dismissed his worries, "These androids aren't that formidable. I can take them on alone, with or without Vegeta."

At that moment, Android 19's eyes emitted red high-energy beams at Vegeta, who blocked them with his arms. The beams pierced his clothes, and Vegeta, with a sinister smile, charged forward.

He headbutted Android 19's nose, causing it to bleed. "Nice effect," Vegeta mocked, "but what's that liquid dripping from your nose? Lubricant?"

Android 19, terrified but not severely injured, still had his energy-absorbing hands. He spread his arms wide and rushed towards Vegeta.

Vegeta dodged the embrace and appeared above Android 19, delivering a powerful overhead punch to his head. Android 19 crashed into the ground like a meteor, creating a deep crater.

"We won!" Krillin exclaimed in triumph.

Android 20, fearing his impending death after Android 19's demise, surveyed his surroundings for an escape route. John Doe, anticipating his move, intercepted him, saying, "Don't even think about running. Now that you're out, stay and face your fate with Android 19."

Meanwhile, Vegeta stood in the crater where Android 19 had fallen. He approached the buried android and taunted, "You won't die that easily, will you?"

As Vegeta leaned down to grab him, Android 19 sprang to life, grabbing Vegeta's arms to absorb his energy. "I've got you now! I won't let go until I drain your energy," Android 19 boasted.

The sudden turn of events startled everyone. Krillin and the others paled, and Son Gohan turned to intervene. Android 20, momentarily relieved, commented, "Android 19 is quite useful."

Vegeta shouted, "I don't need your help!"

Hearing Vegeta's command, Son Gohan halted his attempt to assist. Vegeta, with a cold smile, warned Android 19, "Remember your words—you won't let go, even in death."

Vegeta straightened his legs, stepping on Android 19's face. As he applied pressure, Android 19's arms creaked, reaching their breaking point. "Don't you dare let go," Vegeta sneered, and with a final surge of strength, he tore Android 19's arms from their sockets.

As the arms ripped off, both combatants fell to the ground. Vegeta examined the mechanisms on Android 19's hands and crushed them in his grip. "Without these, how will you fight me now?" he asked, advancing towards Android 19.