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[NARRATOR] Last time on Dragon Ball Z,

Trunks pushed his strength to record-breaking levels.

But the Saiyan's bulky muscles made him too slow

to land a decent punch.

Giving Cell the advantage.

[NARRATOR] Down but not out,

Trunks got back on his feet and was ready to go another round,

but Cell had other plans in mind.

[CELL] How did you get so strong?

I can't believe you developed those fighting skills

in such a short time.

If I gave you more time, could you get stronger?

Maybe! Why do you want to know?

Because there is going to be a tournament!

Each member of your team may challenge me.

I will fight them one-on-one.

It should be very entertaining!

[CELL chuckles]

[NARRATOR] Cell has allowed the young Saiyan live,

but now he must take part in a deadly tournament

to decide the course of the future.

The countdown begins... today on Dragon Ball Z!

[CELL] This tournament will be a guaranteed hit.

Everyone will be watching me...

I can't wait to see that look of panic and fear!

That's it! That's the look!

[CELL laughs]

[TRUNKS growls]

[TRUNKS yells]

[yelling continues]

[TRUNKS grunts]

[KRILLIN] Hey, look down there! Is that Trunks?

Yeah, that's him. What's he doing?

Hey, where's Cell? He's not there! He's gone! Where is he?

Hey, wait for me!

I'm sorry.

[VEGETA] Tell me, what happened to Cell?

[TRUNKS] I tried to beat him... I couldn't do it!

It's okay. Take it easy. What happened here?

[VEGETA] Tell us what happened... now!

I lost... his power is much greater than mine!

[VEGETA laughs]

[VEGETA] Of course it is!

Foolish boy, what made you think you could take on Cell

now that he's complete?

Hey! Trunks saved your life, Vegeta,

and already his power level is way beyond--

No, Krillin!

Huh?!

Hmph?

[PICCOLO growls]

[TRUNKS cries]

[BULMA] There, there, now don't cry, Baby Trunks.

[crying continues]

[BULMA] Hey, what are you waiting for?!

Trunks needs your help!

He could be hurt or even worse!

What's happening down there anyway?

[PICCOLO] Don't worry, Trunks is still alive.

Are you sure?!

Huh? And Cell?

[PICCOLO] I thought Trunks was going to beat Cell for sure.

His power had grown to such an incredible level.

Yet, Cell's complete power was still too much for him.

We must find a way to beat Cell!

Perhaps it's time I entered the Hyperbolic Time Chamber

for some intensive training of my own.

[KRILLIN] What? A Martial Arts Tournament?!

Mm-hmm...

Uh? Are you sure about that?

[thinking] Cell! So he wants to try and humiliate me again.

[KRILLIN] So... what's the deal? Who's gonna be in this?

I mean, nobody can beat Cell,

so it won't be much of a tournament.

[TRUNKS] Yes, you're right... I thought I could beat him.

I was certain I could do it, but I failed.

Maybe he is unstoppable...

Wait! Of course!

When Goku and Gohan get out of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber,

I'll go back in again and continue my training!

Huh?!

There's no need for you to do that!

I will be the one who goes back inside that room...

then I'll beat Cell!

[ANDROID 16] I will also fight.

Let me help... You must!

Huh? You're still alive?!

I need help, please take me to someone who knows

how to repair me.

[ANDROID 16 grunts]

No! Why should we help you?!

[ANDROID 16] Once my circuits are restored,

I will fight along side you. I will, I promise you.

No way! You're a plague to the Earth

just like all the other androids!

Why would anyone want to help your kind?!

Stop!

[KRILLIN] Hang tight, I'll get you the help you need.

[ANDROID 16 gasps]

No, Krillin!

Hey, it's okay... Relax. He's gonna be one of the

good guys from now on.

[TRUNKS] He's an android!

Yeah, well he's also a living being, and I think

he deserves a second chance. Things don't have to happen

like they did in your time line, Trunks!

An android may save the world this time!

Come on. You and I both know we need all the help we can get!

Thank you...

[thinking] I'm not going to sit around here and wait for

Kakarot to get out of that room!

I alone have the strength to beat Cell.

But I must get back in there and train!

[GOKU grunts]

[GOHAN yells]

[grunting, blows landing]

[GOKU yells]

[GOHAN grunts]

[grunting, blows landing]

[BOTH grunt]

[grunting, blows landing]

[GOKU growls]

[GOKU yells]

[GOHAN yells]

[GOHAN sighs]

I'm sorry.

I'll do better next time.

--[GOHAN] Dad? --Huh?

Dad, I promise.

You did fine today, Gohan,

you just need a little rest that's all.

I do? You mean... you'll wait for me?

Of course. We're in this together aren't we?

That's right! We can do it! You and me!

[GOHAN grunts]

[GOKU chuckles]

I think it's about time to call it a day.

Yeah! I guess so.

Hey, Gohan, listen... You're gonna make it, son!

Don't give up. You, and me...

we have the ability to do great things.

Yeah!

[GOKU] Now how 'bout getting something to eat?

Hah! Sure!

[MRS. BRIEF hums]

Oh?

Hi, Vegeta, how are you?

You're looking good.

Nice of you to visit?

Oh, and I see you brought a friend with you.

Oh my, you're handsome too.

You think so? Well, thank you.

[KRILLIN] Heads up! Coming through!

Oh... Hi ma'am... Is Bulma here?

Hi, Krillin!

Yeah, hi! Is, uh...

[DR. BRIEF] Hey, Krillin!

Huh?

[DR. BRIEF] Bulma just called. She's on her way.

Yep! She'll be here any minute now.

What? She's not back from Kami's place yet? Wow, that's strange.

[ROSHI] Hello, down there!

[KRILLIN] Hey, Master Roshi!

You made it!

[ROSHI] Mm-hmm.

Bulma told us to meet her here at the Capsule Corporation.

So, uh... here we are.

What's this all about, Krillin? Come on, what's going on?

Where's Gohan?

[KRILLIN gasps]

[KRILLIN] He's still training at Kami's place.

[CHICHI sighs]

Great...

[DR. BRIEF] Let's see... Hmm...

Mm-hmm... Hmm...

Ah! Now, let's put that there...

Hm? Ahhh...

Uh-Oh! That doesn't look right!

For real? He wants a tournament?

That's what Cell said.

He told me to watch the television for details.

Can anyone who wants enter the competition?

[TRUNKS] He'll take on anyone who challenges him...

and he expects to have a battle with each of us. One-by-one.

Of course, you know what he's trying to do? I do.

His plan is to eliminate the competition once and for all.

Well, I kinda like the idea of another Martial Arts Tournament.

I mean, hey... I think I'll dominate!

Yeah, let's get 'em!

Yeah!

Just make sure you don't get another hand

through your stomach!

[BOTH groan]

[MRS. BRIEF] There ya go!

[MRS. BRIEF giggles]

Hold on... now wasn't there a martial arts tournament

a long time ago?

That's correct... ahh, yes,

I believe I'll explain since I once won the tournament myself.

--[VEGETA] Hmph! --[PUAR] What? Master Roshi?

I never knew you won it!

Oh, you just had to get him started!

[ROSHI coughs]

Alright, I'm sure you've all heard of the

World Martial Arts Tournament.

It was a contest held to decide the world's greatest fighter.

Masters of the Martial Arts gathered

from all over the world to take place in the competition.

I believe Goku first appeared in the 21st tournament.

And went all the way to the final round.

However, his last opponent was Jackie Chun,

an unbeaten master who proved Goku still had a lot to learn.

Five years later,

the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament was held.

That's where Goku met Tien and Chiaotzu.

It was Goku and Tien in the final round

and it was a doozy of a battle.

They both gave it everything they had,

but neither could out do the other.

Goku narrowly missed becoming the champion...

and they had to call it a draw.

Ha! That's not much of a competition...

Now I know why Kakarot got involved

in such an easy tournament.

[KRILLIN & YAMCHA growl]

No... It's not that the competition was easy...

There were just factors involved that made it more difficult.

You know, love has a way of throwing everything

out of perspective.

By the time the 23rd tournament came around,

Goku had married ChiChi.

Piccolo was on the scene and showed some moves

that were really out of this world.

This was a competition that separated the

tough guys from the wimps.

Goku made it to the finals, but not before facing some of his

fiercest opponents.

Toughest of all was Piccolo.

Those two fought with everything they had and it looked like

Piccolo would claim the title of the world's greatest fighter.

But anyone who knows Goku, knows you can never count him out...

even when things look their bleakest.

The result of their battle left the tournament rink destroyed

and the surrounding area in a shambles.

That's why there hasn't been a World Martial Arts

Tournament since.

In the end, when all was said and done, Goku was declared

the strongest fighter on the Earth!

10... 12... how many years ago was that, Krillin?

Quite a few! Heh!

[DR. BRIEF slurps]

[DR. BRIEF] Interesting story...

Might make a good movie!

[DR. BRIEF slrurps]

[ROSHI sighs]

[CROWS cawwing]

But why would Cell host a tournament?

Yeah, why? I mean, if he wants to rule the world

why's he wasting time with this competition?

Cell doesn't want to rule the world, he wants to destroy it.

--[YAMCHA gasps] --[CHIAOTZU] Huh?

The androids have never been interested in power.

It's just that they find pleasure

in causing fear and chaos.

And Cell's no different, he's using this stupid tournament

as a way to spread fear!

[KRILLIN] Boy, he's got some nerve!

Don't worry, Krillin.

This time we'll knock the wind out that windbag for good!

[CHIAOTZU] Right!

[VEGETA laughs]

Oh, stop deluding yourselves!

Cell will make short work out of every one of you.

[YAMCHA growls]

[CHICHI] Well, I for one am very relieved.

Hey, what's she talking about?

What am I, psychic?!

Don't you understand?

If it's a tournament, it will have to have rules

that even Cell must follow, right?

Huh?

[CHICHI] And everyone knows that in a Martial Arts Tournament

killing is not allowed!

Yeah!

Heh! Well, I have to admit, she's gotta point!

In that case, I'm in!

[OOLONG gags]

Would ya stop tryin' to relive your glorious past?!

It's pathetic--

My head!

[TRUNKS] Cell wants to test the limits of his complete body.

He's uncertain about the Super Saiyans,

and we must use that to our advantage.

My father, Goku, Gohan, and I

must all try hard to surprise him.

[KRILLIN] Yeah! Throw 'im a curve!

Hold it right there!

[ALL gasp]

I have accepted the fact that Goku will be fighting

in the tournament...

But I refuse to let Gohan take part in it!

[KRILLIN] But ChiChi, you said yourself

that killing wouldn't be aloud! So what's the big deal?

[CHICHI] I do not want Gohan entering that tournament!

He is not going to be a fighter like his father!

We need him...

Goku and I have already talked about this.

We made a deal.

Gohan can go and train, but when he gets back

he's going to have to buckle down and hit the books.

[KRILLIN] Aw, but ChiChi we really could use his help!

I've made up my mind about this and I'm not going to change it!

When Gohan was born, Goku and I both agreed on his future.

His bottle is ready...

[GOKU] He sure eats a lot, doesn't he?

[GOKU chuckles]

[GOKU] Lunch time, kiddo.

[GOHAN babbles]

Gohan, someday you'll grow up to be a great scholar.

A scholar?!

Goku, there's no reason for him to have to fight...

If we raise him to be a scholar, then he'll really

be able to help people.

I guess so...

Guess I'll have to take back those training weights...

So there! Gohan will have to start his studies

right when he gets back...

And he will not be joining up with your little gang!

Our gang?!

What gang?

Hey! Can I join?

[ROSHI chuckles]

[GOKU snores]

[birds chirping]

Perfect. This looks like an ideal spot.

Now, to build a ring.

[sighing]

Now, let's see...

I'll have to clear some of this land away first.

Perfect.

Ah... I like it... It will make a strong floor.

Yes... This will do just fine... It looks large enough.

It's time, to get the word out.

[NARRATOR} The stage has been set.

The tournament is about to begin.

Soon the Z Warriors will learn where the next

World Martial Arts Tournament will be held...

Are they ready to take on an monster like Cell one-by-one?

Will Cell play by the rules? Will there be any rules?!

Find out next time!