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It's unbelievably strong… If I'd taken that punch, Cell would've knocked me out for sure."

Son Goku gave a wry smile, clearly surprised.

To think there was a Saiyan this powerful on Earth and yet he had never sensed his presence before. That level of strength wasn't something you could just hide easily.

"What's the matter, Cell? Don't tell me this is the extent of your power."

"If that's all you've got… then honestly, I'm a little disappointed."

Linze's voice was calm, his gaze locked on the stunned Cell.

Right now, Cell's strength simply wasn't enough to pose a real threat.

"S-Stop acting so smug!"

"I was just… using a fraction of my strength!"

Cell growled, forcing a grin onto his face as he got back on his feet.

But there was a noticeable crack in his confidence now.

Sure, he claimed to have held back but the truth was, that punch had been at least 70–80% of his full power.

And yet, Linze had caught it effortlessly, without even transforming or bracing himself.

He didn't want to accept it… but the facts were undeniable.

Linze's power exceeded his own.

"Is that so? Then let's see what all your power really looks like."

As soon as Linze spoke, he swung his arm—hurling Cell's body through the air with grace and precision.

BOOM!

Cell slammed into the tiled arena, smashing a crater into the ring. Dust and debris flew in every direction.

"You bastard…!"

Cell snarled, fists slamming the ground in fury. The tiles cracked under the pressure of his rage.

He had become perfect. He had absorbed Vegeta's massive energy during their encounter and had evolved to an even more complete form—one he believed was unrivaled.

And yet now, Linze made him look like nothing more than a warm-up.

"Linze… he's that powerful?"

Android 18 stared at him from behind, her usually cool eyes now shimmering.

Though she was known for her stoicism and distance, 18 was still a young woman and what girl wouldn't feel something when watching a powerful, fearless warrior step between her and death?

He was strong. Handsome. And just when Cell was about to absorb her… Linze had appeared out of nowhere, saving her in dramatic fashion.

She might not admit it aloud, but her heart had definitely skipped a beat.

"Cell's completely outclassed…"

Son Goku narrowed his eyes. Just that one move alone had shown the massive gap between their powers.

And now Cell, frustrated and humiliated, saw a narrow opening in Linze's stance.

"Destructo Disc…!"

He roared.

In each palm, he formed a spinning golden energy disc, identical to Krillin's signature technique and launched them both at Linze in a flash.

"Heh? That's my move!"

Krillin's eyes widened instantly.

"I didn't think Cell could replicate it that well…"

He had seen Cell use techniques before, having inherited moves from the Z Fighters via cells and memory, but this was different. The Destructo Disc was a dangerous, high-precision technique meant to cut through nearly anything.

And in Cell's hands, it was far more lethal.

I didn't expect that my own signature technique would be so devastating when used by Cell!

The cutting force of the Destructo Disc is undeniably powerful. Now that Cell had created two simultaneously, the question lingered in everyone's mind could Linze handle it?

And yet, Linze merely gazed at the two spinning golden discs without the slightest flicker of concern in his eyes.

There's no denying the Destructo Disc's destructive capacity—it had once cut through Frieza's tail and even injured Nappa when conventional attacks failed. But at this level of combat, its raw power was becoming less significant.

Then, with a swift motion, Linze calmly clapped both hands outward—one to the left, one to the right and the twin discs shattered instantly.

The golden energy dissolved into sparks in midair before vanishing altogether.

"Completely… ineffective?"

The fury in Cell's expression quickly shifted into disbelief.

The Destructo Disc a technique once feared for its cutting power had no effect whatsoever!

And it wasn't just Cell who was stunned. Krillin and Son Goku were just as shocked.

After all, Krillin's Kienzan had once been a difference-maker in battles wounding elite warriors who shrugged off energy blasts. Now, that same move had been rendered meaningless in Linze's presence.

"In that case… try this!"

"Ultimate… Kamehameha!"

As Cell growled those words, he began to channel an immense surge of energy between his palms. Blue light crackled wildly as the power swelled to frightening levels.

This wasn't just Goku's Kamehameha, it was an enhanced version, merged with the power and aggression of Vegeta's Final Flash.

He roared—"Ha!!" and unleashed the energy blast in a wide beam aimed directly at Linze.

"The pathetic Cell," Linze muttered, unphased. "You still don't understand. The difference between us isn't something these techniques can fix."

As the energy wave surged toward him, Linze raised one hand casually.

With a single, dismissive swat, the massive Ki Blast was redirected, curving skyward and shooting off into the upper atmosphere before vanishing in space.

"Even the Ultimate Kamehameha didn't work?"

By now, Cell could clearly feel it—the gap.

Not just in power… but in control, precision, and presence.

He instinctively began to step back. Something primal stirred in his chest.

For the first time since achieving his Perfect Form, he was afraid.

His instincts screamed: If you continue, you'll die.

"It seems your attacks are finished."

"In that case," Linze said, his tone still eerily calm, "it's my turn now, Cell."

He had noticed Cell's retreat immediately.

But he had no intention of giving him another opportunity.

Whoosh!

In the blink of an eye, Linze vanished reappearing right in front of Cell.

"W-What?!"

Cell instinctively stumbled backward, eyes wide.

He hadn't even seen Linze move.

"You're too weak, Cell. This isn't a fight, it's a waste of time."

"So… let's end this farce now."

Boom!

Linze's words ended in a powerful punch a single, clean strike to Cell's lower abdomen.

Guoooh!!

A mouthful of dark purple blood sprayed from Cell's mouth. His pupils dilated as the air was knocked completely out of him.

Staggering backward, clutching his stomach, Cell collapsed onto the arena floor coughing violently, his body trembling.

"Y-You've got to be kidding…"

"With just one punch… Cell lost the ability to fight?"

Son Goku and the others were utterly dumbfounded.

Their jaws practically hit the floor in unison.

They had known Linze was strong but to completely dominate Perfect Cell with just one blow?

It was unreal.

Even Goku, who once thought only Gohan could surpass him, could hardly believe what he was seeing.

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