Android 13's neck was twisted 180 degrees as he collapsed to the ground. Any ordinary creature would have died from such devastating damage, but mechanical androids are different—they possess extraordinary resilience.
As long as their energy core isn't destroyed or they aren't decapitated like Android 15, they retain the possibility of recovery.
Android 13 struggled to straighten his head with tremendous effort, leaving a twisted scar across his neck. Though he felt no pain, Raditz's overwhelming power had instilled deep fear within him. In a panic, he used the cover of smoke and dust to rush toward Android 14's impaled body, attempting to absorb the last remnants of his companion's energy.
Android 14's current state was no different from total destruction anyway. The strongest among them should be the one to survive!
At this life-or-death moment, even androids understood the concept of sacrificing teammates.
Not far from Android 13 lay the fallen Android 14. He grabbed his massive companion's body as easily as carrying a toy. Unlike Androids 17 and 18, their design was purely mechanical, powered by energy packs—which meant energy could be transferred!
"Android 13, you..."
"Brother, you're dying. Lend me your energy so I can live."
"Ugh..." Android 14 wanted to struggle, but the hole in his chest was growing larger as his former companion's arm passed through his body.
The moment Android 13 grasped Android 14's form, he began greedily absorbing his energy. What he hadn't expected was that Android 14's energy pack would integrate directly into his own body. Suddenly, Android 13's power surged dramatically with the combined dual energy packs!
"The increase is incredible! Haha, I just need Android 15's energy pack and I'll be unstoppable!" Android 13's eyes blazed with newfound hope as the thought of counterattack sparked in his circuits.
"He's not dead yet!" Trunks noticed Android 13's desperate movements and charged forward with his sword.
The blade flashed in a cold, brilliant arc, but cut through empty air. When the sword approached, Android 13 moved to the other side at high speed, already targeting Android 15 to absorb him as well!
Raditz saw Android 13's frantic sprint—neither fleeing nor fighting Trunks—and immediately realized the danger. He extended his hand, and suddenly a brilliant Ki wave shot forth. The scarred earth was carved open by the wave's power, the wasteland split directly in two as the energy burst with a sharp scream.
Just as the Ki wave impacted, Android 13's figure pounced on Android 15, vicious and greedy like a starving tiger.
"BOOM—"
A massive mushroom cloud rose from the violent explosion, and the entire sky was swept by smoke and dust, suddenly growing much darker.
Maniacal laughter echoed from the billowing gray dust, the sound continuing wave after wave, almost piercing everyone's eardrums.
"AHAHAHAHA..."
"What's happening?" The people in the distance couldn't see what was occurring, but the laughter sent chills down their spines.
Android 13 was convulsing within the smoke and dust, his energy pack now tripled, computer chips operating at double capacity, even activating functions that had never been used before. Unforeseen reactions took place inside him as his external form began to change.
Laughing maniacally, Android 13 grew significantly taller. Once nearly two meters tall, he now became even more imposing. His body turned blue, his muscles expanded and strengthened, and his face became as ferocious as a beast! Surrounded by smoke and dust, he appeared even more terrifying.
"Super Android 13." Raditz's Ki wave had failed to stop the transformation, but his expression remained calm.
Cell, Androids 17 and 18 weren't the only ones with fusion capabilities. This concept may have originated when Android 13 was first created. Gero had given them the ability to act separately, but when facing powerful enemies, they could merge into a single entity to fight back.
After all, they were all mechanical androids—Gero didn't care which ones were sacrificed.
Although Raditz didn't remember the details clearly, he vaguely knew that Androids 14 and 15 weren't Super Saiyan-level opponents, and Android 13's base form was only ordinary Super Saiyan level. Their combination was indeed powerful, but it might not match Goku's current strength.
"My God! He's transformed!"
"Did he absorb the energy of those two androids?"
"Damn, I can't sense his Ki—there's no way to judge his power level."
"This isn't a battle we can participate in at all..." Yamcha scratched his head, only able to confide his horror to Krillin.
Krillin's forehead was also drenched with sweat. "Their level is indeed far beyond ours."
Seeing the shocking transformation of Android 13, everyone was stunned. Nappa, who was resting nearby, had fought against androids before and knew these machines were stronger than anyone imagined. The combination of three units couldn't be a simple addition of energy.
After the smoke cleared, Super Android 13 continued his wild laughter. He had gained enormous energy, doubled his strength, and possessed boundless confidence. After clenching his fist experimentally, he felt a steady stream of energy surging through his body. Even the neck injury from earlier was automatically repaired by his systems. His body was like a volcano about to erupt, accumulating infinite terrifying power!
He vented all the emotions he had suppressed due to fear just moments ago. Now he was—invincible!
"HAHAHAHAHA..."
"BOOM!"
Suddenly, the laughter was cut short. People were shocked to see Raditz strike the back of Super Android 13's head with his knee, the tremendous force driving him straight into the ground, sinking several meters deep.
Blazing golden flames burned intensely, creating a stark contrast against Super Android 13's blue skin.
"I don't know what you're laughing about. Super Android 13... is that supposed to be impressive?" Raditz stood beside the fallen android, his voice cold and dismissive.
Super Android 13, who had just regained his confidence, suddenly felt it crash to rock bottom. After merging three energy packs, he still couldn't match Raditz?! Impossible! He pressed his hands against the ground, stood up with tremendous effort, and attacked in fury.
His sharp fist cut through the wind, chasing shadows as it struck toward Raditz.
Fast! Very powerful! But not enough!
Raditz extended his palm to catch Super Android 13's punch, the massive force making him slide back slightly, his heels grinding against the ground and pushing up layers of thick dirt.
Raditz raised his eyebrows slightly. He hadn't expected Super Android 13's full-power blow to make his feet slide—the android seemed stronger than Cell's second form.
But the one who was truly terrified was Super Android 13, who had exploded with 100% strength only to be caught by Raditz with apparent ease, like an egg hitting an iron plate.
Super Android 13 couldn't believe it.
He quickly stepped back, separating himself from Raditz before flying forward again, afterimages brushing past repeatedly, moving so fast it was difficult to track. The only way to follow the android's movements was through eyesight. Raditz squinted and clearly observed Super Android 13's every motion.
Whoosh—
Raditz's figure also disappeared in high-speed movement, as if melting into the air itself.
Only two seconds later, there was a thunderous crash. Super Android 13 fell from the sky, rolled more than ten times in succession, dragged across the ground and slid for dozens of meters before finally stopping.
The humiliated Super Android 13 looked up to see Raditz appearing in front of him once again.