"I noticed it too—this woman looks exactly like you."
"18, could we have a sister or someone else we don't know about?"
Looking at the 18 standing beside Yuujin and the others, 17 couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
That woman looked so much like 18, practically identical. If he didn't know the real 18 was standing beside him, he wouldn't have been able to tell them apart.
"We don't have any other sisters!"
"Hey, imposter over there, who are you? Answer me!"
Locking eyes on the 18 beside Yuujin and the others, the 18 from Trunks's world demanded an explanation.
Two 18s confronting each other—what an interesting and amusing situation. Everyone stayed silent, curious to see how 18 would handle it.
"I am also 18—the real 18."
Stepping forward, 18 replied.
"Hah, you're also 18? Then who am I?"
Amused, the 18 from Trunks's world sneered.
To dare impersonate her in front of her? This woman had some nerve!
"You are this world's 18, and I am the 18 from another world."
"At the very least, as a version of me, you should be able to understand that much."
"Another world?"
"That's right. I traveled back in time using a time machine to another world. She's the 18 from that world. Unlike you two who are wicked and ruthless, the 17 and 18 from that world aren't villains."
After 18 and Trunks explained, the 17 and 18 from this world began to understand the situation, feeling a sense of astonishment.
Trunks had actually traveled to another world—and brought that world's 18 here!
"Interesting. So, all of you are from another world?"
Intrigued, 17's gaze shifted to Yuujin and the others.
"That's correct. We're all from another world."
"I'm Yuujin, and these are Goku and Vegeta."
Nodding slightly, Yuujin introduced himself and his group.
"Goku? Vegeta?"
"Figured it out? In your world, they're probably called Son Goku and Vegeta as well—the two Saiyans."
"Ha ha ha!!! Ha ha ha!!!"
"18, did you hear that?"
"Goku and Vegeta! In another world, Son Goku and Vegeta are actually women!"
"Ha ha ha ha!!!!!"
The absurdity was too much. 17 and 18 couldn't stop laughing.
There was nothing in the world more ridiculous than this!
"Silence!!!"
Vegeta's voice roared as she launched a ki blast toward 17 and 18.
Their laughter abruptly stopped as they dodged the attack. The blast narrowly missed them and caused a massive explosion in the distance.
"That woman!"
Sweat beading at their temples, 17 and 18 couldn't help but feel a chill.
The Vegeta from another world possessed incredible power. If they had taken that attack head-on, they wouldn't have come out unscathed.
Having always viewed the other world's Vegeta as her shame, the 17 and 18 of this world dared to mock her. Naturally, Vegeta was furious and raised her hand to launch another attack.
"Vegeta, stop. Even if we're going to destroy them, it's not our place to act."
Grabbing Vegeta's arm, Yuujin stopped her from attacking further.
Though visibly annoyed, Vegeta glanced at Trunks and ultimately let out a cold snort, refraining from continuing.
"You two, why do you go around destroying cities and slaughtering humans? Don't you find it boring?"
18's voice rang out as she stared at the 17 and 18 of this world.
"Boring? We do it because we're bored!"
"I don't know what your world is like, but in this world, we androids were created to eliminate the legendary warrior Son Goku. But by the time we were made, Goku was already dead."
"With immense, unrivaled power but no worthy opponent, do you understand how that feels?"
"Boring. It's excruciatingly boring. That's why we destroy cities and slaughter humans—to find some entertainment for ourselves!"
With a devilish grin, 17 answered.
"Just for such a trivial reason, countless innocent people have died at your hands!"
"Unforgivable. As I thought, the two of you are utterly unforgivable!"
"Hmph, say what you want. We only care about our own happiness."
While Trunks seethed with anger, 17 merely snorted disdainfully.
However, something occurred to 17, and he looked at the other world's 18.
"Hey, 18 over there, do you want to join us?"
"Indulging in destruction and slaughter, doing whatever you want every day—it's pretty fun."
"Shut up, 17! I don't want someone like her joining us!"
"There only needs to be one 18, and that's me. I'll kill that imposter right now!"
17's invitation was abruptly interrupted by the harsh voice of the 18 from this world.
Furious and full of malice, the 18 from Trunks's world glared at the other 18 with a murderous intent.
She couldn't bear the thought of another version of herself existing in this world, potentially replacing her. Killing that woman was the only solution!
"My, my. Wanting to kill yourself—18, you're truly something."
"But I'm not involved. It's all up to you."
Shrugging his shoulders, 17 of this world said nonchalantly.
Compared to the other world's 18, he naturally sided with the 18 who was his partner.
"You two are twisted, 17 and… me from this world."
"Don't worry, I have no intention of joining you. Spending my days doing pointless things with you? No thanks."
"Trunks, didn't you always want to defeat them and save your world? Now's your chance."
Rubbing her forehead, the other world's 18 spoke calmly.
Just as this world's 18 disliked her, she equally disliked this world's 18.
"Understood, 18!"
Having waited for this moment, Trunks's gaze turned cold as he looked at the 17 and 18 before him. Step by step, he approached them...
To be continued...
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