Hello and welcome and to all my impatient readers….no I am not dead. Now I can go on and on about why I am so late but I won't I'll only give one: High school graduate….that is all. Now let's start off what a lot of you have been bugging me about, The Cell Games starts now! ^^
"This" is talking
"This" is Shenron/Kurama
"This" is thinking
"This" is Techniques
Chapter 7:
Silence.
Tension,
Apprehension.
If there was a word to describe the current feeling washing over a majority of Earth's special forces, there was no question that the three mentioned would be the acknowledged ones. But who could blame them really, they were about to face off against one of the most powerful beings to ever walked the planet. It was worse given the fact that this was a bio-mechanical android birthed from their own cells and knew just about everything about their techniques and physical prowess. Yes, Cell would be a challenge possibly worse than Broly considering that intelligence was present within the artificial creature of destruction. And to drop the bomb so to speak, their leader wasn't fazed at all despite the fact that he admitted to them that Cell could easily pick him apart.
So the question was what was Goku hiding?
"You guys are worrying too much." The group turned to stare at their latest addition with questionable stares.
Naruto never turned to his new comrades as he spoke, choosing instead to gaze over the edge of the Lookout. Due to the battle with Broly, Naruto was forced to do another wardrobe change. The gi style was the same as before but he changed the color palette going instead with a full black gi with silver undershirt, obi, fingerless gloves, and boots. He added a silver sleeveless coat with black flames to go with his new look and thanks to Piccolo it was weighted just like the Namekian's cape.
But getting back on topic, the others continued to stare at the young Shinobi, waiting for him to elaborate.
"Goku doesn't have a plan that much is true, but I just know he has some sort of trump card that he'll whip out during the battle," Naruto grinned widely. "Just don't worry so much, you guys known him way longer than me shouldn't it be you guys to assure me that everything is gonna be ok?"
The others gave off a light chuckle at the crack. The kid had a point then again in a situation like this, optimism could end with an early grave even if a joke or two was thrown out it didn't lower the level of danger.
At that moment, Goku arrived on the Lookout with a determined look on his face, clearly he was ready for battle.
"Hey guys, I hope you're all ready, this is it." Goku announced with full enthusiasm
"Yeah, let's kick some ass!" Naruto exclaimed with an equal amount of exuberance.
The positive attitude of both warriors lightened the mood a bit for the others to let some of their stress go and for the determination in them all to surface.
"Hey where's Vegeta?" Goku asked, not seeing the Prince of his race present. Trunks sighed in frustration and pinched the bridge of his nose.
"He went on ahead, said something about not want to be slowed down." Clearly Vegeta was just as anxious as the others. Goku gained a sly grin and began walking towards the edge of the Lookout.
"Well then, we can't have him have all the fun." His ki flared, bringing out the aura of the Super Saiyan. "Let's move out!"
And with that statement, followed by a quick visit to Korin, the Z-Fighters were off towards one of their most decisive and difficult battles.
Cell Games Arena: 5 minutes before show time
Mr. Satan was a strong human being and skilled adeptly in Martial Arts, becoming the current world champion after Goku's absence over the years. But unlike the previous world champion, Mr. Satan wasn't exactly a benevolent man by any means. He was selfish, head strong, overly arrogant, a womanizer, greedy, had terrible fashion sense and hair, and he just loved publicity. And what better way to get said notoriety than to enter a life and death tournament ran by a bio-android who was hell bent on destroying all of humanity….Yeah he wasn't exactly too bright either.
"So, Mr. Satan, is there anything you would like to say to your opponent before the tournament begins?" The reporter questioned while holding up the microphone towards the larger man.
"Actually, I do have a few choice words." The afro-wearing man grabbed the mic and pointed at Cell. "I'm on to you Cell, I've seen the reports of you flying around and blowing up stuff. But I know you're just a fraud who uses cheap tricks and illusions to scare people. I'm sure you planted bombs somewhere and use light tricks to make yourself seem all powerful. You're just a chump who can't stand up to a real fighter hahahaha!"
While Mr. Satan revealed Cell's 'secrets' on international television while also making immature faces and gestures towards the powerful creature, said android stood silent. However if one would look closely they could see the subtle twitching of his eye.
"His ignorance is killing me," He thought, thankfully his patience kept him from caving the pathetic man's skull in. Thankfully, to the android's surprising relief, a familiar power level was headed towards their direction and Cell gained a smirk on his face. "Well it seems Vegeta didn't want to waste any time and came on his own. His arrogance will be his downfall today."
The Saiyan Prince landed in front of Cell's arena, his usual scowl present as he glared directly at Cell who returned the gaze. Meanwhile, Mr. Satan and the reporter looked on in confusion while sizing up the newcomer. The reporter ran up to Vegeta while the cameraman got a close up on him.
"Excuse me sir," He began "I would like to know your purpose for being here today as I'm sure you know amateurs shouldn't be here."
Vegeta scowled at the annoying man before setting his sights back onto Cell.
"I'm here for my own reasons and if you don't get out of my face I'll use you to vent my frustrations on." Vegeta growled, making the man back off and race back to the World Champ for analyzes of the new fighter. Around the same time, another familiar warrior landed on the opposite side of the ring. Cell couldn't help but chuckle as he recognized the new arrival.
"My, my, Android #16, it seems you were able to get quite the upgrade I see." Cell said while the giant machine glared at his 'brother'.
"He came flying through the air too." The reporter mumbled
"Must be a popular trick." Mr. Satan concluded
Vegeta gave #16 a once over as if trying to gauge the artificial life-form's strength.
"I can't tell exactly how much, but I'm sure Bulma and her father were able to increase his power…I still question why the even made the effort in doing so."
Vegeta's thoughts were cut off when several power levels arrived and gathered around him.
"Impatient much Veggie-head, I get that you want to fight but save some fun for the rest of us."
Vegeta's look became rather smug as he stared down at the blonde Shinobi. "Oh and pray tell what could you do in a situation like this?"
Naruto gave Vegeta a cocky smirk. "Wait till I get my round in and I'll show you what I can do."
The newly arrived Z warriors smirked a bit at the exchange before the reason that they came to the area spoke up.
"Welcome, everyone," Cell greeted "I hope to find a challenge in all of you."
Cell allowed his gaze and senses pass over the fighters present (yes even Satan) and was disappointed in noticing that most of them wouldn't give him much of a challenge save for Goku. But then, his gaze settled on Naruto and a raised a non-existent eyebrow in mild interest.
"That boy, I have no data on him. Where did he come from? He feels…different from the others. The power I sense…it's even more malevolent than my own. Interesting."
The stare from the android unnerved Naruto a bit but the young ninja held his ground and stared right back unconsciously tapping into the Kyuubi's chakra. The action caused Cell to narrow his eyes and made Piccolo place a hand on his pupil's shoulder, silently telling him to suppress his power. Clearly the tension was thick in the air-
"Excuse me, but I was wondering if you all were going to take part in the tournament?" The reporter interrupted, not realizing the danger he put himself in.
"Of course," Goku answered enthusiastically "I think I'll be going first, what do you say, Vegeta?" Goku asked the Saiyan Prince while stretching.
"Be my guest, it'll be me to finish him off in the end." Vegeta said
"HEY WAIT A SEC!" Everyone turned to see an angry Mr. Satan stomping his way over to them. "I'M THE CHAMP AROUND HERE; I DON'T NEED CHUMPS LIKE YOU GETTING IN MY WAY. NOW LEAVE BEFORE I GET ANGRY!"
"….You're a fool." Naruto stated bluntly, cutting of a retort from Krillin. "A normal human with no ability in the arts of chakra or ki has no business here. You'll only get an our way, so leave while you can still breath."
Silence.
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"HAHAHAHA, that's rich!" Mr. Satan and the reporter were on the ground crying out in laughter while the cameraman snickered. "A brat like you and your blonde friend should be at home doing homework or something. I'll let this disrespect slide but only because you're still a youngster, so head on home before you get hurt, boy."
The man started to pat Naruto's head…bad move. In a blink of an eye, Mr. Satan went from patting a ninja's head to smashing face first into a cliff-side courtesy of a underpowered Rasengan.
Instantly, Cell called out after seeing the display.
"You boy, what's your name?" Naruto turned to Cell who was staring at him intently
"Uzumaki Naruto," he answered, Cell smirked
"Get in the ring, boy. You'll be my first opponent."
And let's cut it here, yeah I know it's been a while and I come back with a short chapter but hey it happens. This was just a bit of an intro to the beginning of the Cell Games, next time we'll get into the action I promise ^^.