Chapter 185: Chapter 185: The Android Army
"Is this true or false?" Trunks asked, narrowing his eyes at Dr. Hedo.
"Of course it's true!" Dr. Hedo replied indignantly.
"Then prove it!"
"How do you want me to prove it?"
"Kowtow to me ten times!" Trunks declared with a smirk.
Without hesitation, Dr. Hedo dropped to his knees and kowtowed ten times in rapid succession. The sight was so unexpected that even Goten had to stifle a laugh.
"Alright, alright, we believe you," Trunks said, waving his hand dismissively.
Relieved, Dr. Hedo stopped immediately and stood up. Watching from a short distance away, Magenta decided to seize the opportunity. he dashed forward and dropped to his knees in front of Goten.
"One Punch Men, please show us mercy!" he pleaded. "If you let us go, we'll do whatever you say. I'll even give you all my money!"
Goten raised an eyebrow and turned to Trunks. "Hey, Trunks, is your family short of money?"
Before Trunks could reply, Magenta's eyes widened. "Wait... Trunks? Are you the Trunks, the young master of the Universal Capsule Group?"
Trunks crossed his arms, looking both amused and annoyed. "You know me?"
"Of course! Who doesn't know the Capsule Corporation?" Magenta said nervously.
"Then why don't you just let us go?" he asked, switching tactics. "Surely someone as wealthy as you doesn't need to hold grudges!"
Trunks looked at Goten, silently deferring the decision to his friend.
"No," Goten said simply, shaking his head.
"Why?" Magenta exclaimed, her tone filled with mock indignation. "Why are you willing to let Dr. Hedo go but not us? This is unfair!"
Goten gave her a cold smile. "It's simple. Dr. Hedo is a genius, but you? You're just a spoiled second-generation rich kid with money to throw around."
Hearing this, Trunks glanced sideways at Goten, feeling like that comment hit a little too close to home. Still, he kept quiet, knowing Goten's point was valid.
Magenta's face twisted in anger, but he quickly masked it with a defeated expression. he had no way of resisting or escaping at this moment, but plans began to form in his mind. I'll escape from prison. It's only a matter of time.
Shortly after, the police arrived. Goten and Trunks explained the situation, and the officers took Dr. Hedo, Magenta, and Carmine into custody. Piccolo, wanting to avoid interaction with law enforcement, had already left.
As the police cars drove away, Goten and Trunks took to the skies.
"Goten," Trunks began, "you said you wanted to help Dr. Hedo. How exactly are you planning to do that?"
"Well, first, I'll talk to your mother," Goten replied.
"My mom?"
"Yeah. If Aunt Bulma can't help, I'll look for the Dragon Balls and ask Shenron instead."
Trunks frowned. "Do you really think Dr. Hedo deserves your help?"
"I'm not sure," Goten admitted. "But the Gamma 1 and Gamma 2 he created are incredibly powerful. If he can make more androids like them to protect Earth, then even if I'm not around, the planet will have defenders."
"You're not around? What do you mean by that? Are you planning to leave Earth?"
"No, it's not that," Goten replied, shaking his head. "I just have this feeling... that more powerful enemies will come to threaten Earth in the future."
Trunks fell silent, pondering his friend's words.
After a while, they arrived at Trunks' home. Inside, Goten explained the situation to Bulma.
"You want to help Dr. Hedo?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Yes, but if it's too much trouble, then forget it," Goten replied.
Bulma smiled. "It's not impossible. I'll contact the police and see if I can pull some strings."
"Thank you, Aunt Bulma!" Goten said with genuine gratitude.
"No problem," Bulma said. "I'll let Trunks know if there's any news."
Satisfied, Goten spent some time chatting at the Capsule Corporation before heading home.
Once he left, Trunks turned to Bulma, determination in his eyes. "Mom, I'm going to train in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber for a day."
"The Hyperbolic Time Chamber?"
Trunks nodded firmly. "Goten's right. The enemies we'll face in the future will only get stronger. I can't even defeat an android now. How can I hope to catch up to Dad and the others?"
Bulma hesitated but eventually nodded. "Alright, but don't push yourself too hard. Remember, you're not alone in protecting Earth."
Trunks smiled and gave her a quick hug. "Thanks, Mom. I'll do my best."
With that, he flew off toward the Lookout.
One days later, Trunks emerged from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, his power and maturity greatly increased. Though only a few days had passed in the outside world, he had trained for a full year in the chamber. His frame was taller, his demeanor calmer, and his confidence radiated with every step.
Mount Paozu.
Goten was practicing when Trunks landed nearby. The sight of his friend made Goten do a double-take.
"Trunks, I always thought that saying 'you change after not seeing each other for a day' was just an expression, but now I believe it!" Goten exclaimed.
Trunks chuckled. "It's been a year in the Time Chamber"
"Still, you've really changed. You look as cool as the future you!"
Trunks raised an eyebrow. "Wait... are you saying I wasn't cool before?"
"No, no, I just mean you're even cooler now!" Goten said quickly, grinning.
"That's more like it," Trunks muttered, smirking.
"Oh, by the way, my mom said Dr. Hedo has been bailed out," Trunks added.
"Bailed out?" Goten asked, surprised.
"Yeah. Since no one got hurt during the Cell MAX incident, the charges weren't severe enough to deny bail. He's at my mom's company now. What are you planning to have him do?"
Goten's eyes gleamed. "I'm going to have him create an army of androids like Gamma 1 and Gamma 2."
Trunks blinked in disbelief. "An army? How many are you thinking?"
"A few hundred to start," Goten replied nonchalantly.
"A few... hundred?" Trunks repeated, stunned. "Goten, you do realize how difficult it is to create androids that powerful, right?"
"Really? I was originally thinking about tens of thousands," Goten said with a straight face.
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