"Hm? This selection mission… is pretty interesting."
Hearing the system's prompt, Zeru paused for a moment before a faint, intrigued smile appeared on his face.
To be honest, even if the rewards were swapped, he still wouldn't refuse saving Android 18.
"Choice 1."
He made his decision immediately. Then, as if recalling something, he asked internally, "If I go to the Dragon Ball Super timeline, can I still transform into Super Saiyan 4? And… is Android 18 unique across timelines like Bulma?"
His main timeline was the Dragon Ball GT world. The system had said Bulma was unique—other timelines only had substitutes.
So he needed to confirm whether Android 18 was the same.
"Host, rest assured. First, you can use all Dragon Ball GT transformations in the Dragon Ball Super timeline. Second, Android 18, like your wife Bulma, possesses uniqueness across timelines."
"Perfect."
Zeru smiled.
…
Dragon Ball Super timeline, Age 767, May 16.
On an island in the eastern part of Earth—
"Everyone, Androids 17, 18, and 16 haven't harmed humans. It's that creature called Cell who's been massacring people!"
A group stood together, frowning. One man in an orange gi with the symbol "悟" on his back spoke seriously.
"Cell? What's there to worry about? If I run into him, I'll kill him instantly!"
A man with crossed arms sneered. It was Vegeta, the proud Saiyan prince.
Rumble!
Suddenly, the entire island shook violently.
"An earthquake?!"
Krillin staggered, sweating nervously.
Boom! Boom!
In the distance, explosions echoed. Goku's expression turned serious as he looked toward the source.
"Cell… he's appeared again."
Vegeta smirked coldly. To him, Cell was nothing.
…
At that very moment, high above the island—
A man slowly opened his eyes, a silver-white glint flashing within them.
"So this is the Dragon Ball Super world…"
Muttering softly, his figure flickered and vanished.
The next instant, he appeared at the center of the island.
"Hm?"
He sensed something and looked into the distance.
There, a group was fighting a green, grotesque creature.
Goku…
Vegeta…
And… Cell?!
"And that blonde woman… Lazuli…"
The man was Zeru.
He quickly withdrew his gaze and began walking forward.
"Hahaha! Once I absorb Android 18, I'll achieve my perfect form! Stop struggling and let me absorb you!"
Cell's arrogant voice rang out.
Lazuli—Android 18—bit her lip, glaring at him.
Whoosh!
Cell moved.
In the blink of an eye, he closed the distance.
"18, run!"
Android 16 shouted urgently.
"Hahaha! You're mine!"
Cell grinned hideously.
Whoosh!
"Lazuli isn't for a monster like you."
A voice cut through the air.
In the next instant, a figure appeared in front of her.
Cell rushed in. Just as Lazuli was about to warn him—
Zeru casually raised his hand and released a burst of energy.
Whoosh!
A powerful wind surged, forming a tornado that trapped Cell inside.
"AHHH!"
Cell's screams echoed.
"Th-this…"
Lazuli was stunned.
So was Android 16.
And the newly arrived Goku and the others.
A being as strong as Cell—
Was completely suppressed by a simple gust of energy?!
"Y-you… who are you? And how do you know my name?"
Lazuli finally asked, her eyes filled with confusion and curiosity.
"Me?"
Zeru turned around, a gentle smile on his handsome face.
"My name is Zeru. As for how I know you… let's just say I knew you in a previous life. Do you believe that?"
"Ah… I… I…"
Lazuli's face instantly flushed red. Combined with the shock and his appearance, she was completely flustered.
Boom!
Suddenly, a powerful aura exploded.
Whoosh!
A figure shot out—
"Watch out! Cell broke free!"
Lazuli's expression changed as she stepped forward instinctively, trying to shield Zeru.
"Women should stand behind men and be protected."
Zeru moved slightly, pulling her into his arms.
At the same time—
He transformed.
Super Saiyan 4.
With one hand holding her, he lazily raised a finger with the other.
Whoosh!
A simple Energy beam shot out.
BOOM!
An explosion erupted, accompanied by Cell's scream.
A massive mushroom cloud rose into the sky.
Everyone on the island was stunned.
Goku… Piccolo… even Future Trunks—
All were drenched in cold sweat, their faces filled with shock.
They stared at Zeru in his Super Saiyan 4 form.
Who was this man?
A Saiyan?
Or something far beyond that?