"This guy…"
Unlike Goku and the others, who were still in shock, Vegeta narrowed his eyes, his expression turning serious as he muttered, "Something's off. How could Earth possibly have someone at this level?!"
"And… he's a Saiyan too?"
"A pure Saiyan should only be me and Kakarot… so who the hell is he?!"
Boom!
Just as everyone was still stunned by Zeru's power, an explosive aura erupted from the area where Cell had been destroyed.
The next moment—
Cell shot out, charging straight toward Zeru and Lazuli.
"You trash! I'll kill you!"
Cell was furious. He had been on the verge of absorbing Android 18 and achieving his perfect form. From there, conquering Earth—and even the universe—would have been effortless.
But Zeru had ruined everything.
So now—
He would kill him at all costs.
"Heh."
Facing Cell's charge, Zeru simply let out a faint chuckle.
He slowly raised his right hand again, forming a dark purple energy sphere in his palm.
Whoosh!
Once the sphere grew to the size of a basketball, Zeru casually flicked it forward.
It instantly reached Cell.
Sss—
A faint sound echoed.
"What?!"
Everyone stared in disbelief.
The moment the sphere touched Cell—
He vanished.
Completely.
As if he had never existed.
"What terrifying energy…"
Goku's pupils shrank, shock written all over his face.
"C-Cell… is he dead?"
Lazuli widened her eyes.
"Mm."
Zeru nodded lightly. "That was erasure. It can… remove anything from existence."
With his Silver-tier Purification ability, destroying a person, a planet—even an entire galaxy—was effortless.
Compared to the God of Destruction's energy, this was far more absolute.
In Zeru's estimation, only the Omni-King might possess a similar ability.
Even the Grand Priest likely didn't.
Because—
This was a law of the universe itself.
"…"
Lazuli blinked, not fully understanding, but deeply impressed.
Thud thud thud!
At that moment, Android 16 rushed over.
"You destroyed Cell. Then… what about Android 17? Wasn't he absorbed?!"
"17!"
Lazuli's expression changed drastically.
She had forgotten—
17 had been absorbed earlier.
"I erased Cell, not 17. Don't worry—he'll return."
Zeru spoke calmly.
Thud!
As his words fell, a figure dropped from the sky.
"17!"
Lazuli and Android 16 both showed joy.
"W-what happened?"
Android 17 stood up, confused, looking around before focusing on Lazuli.
"Where's Cell?"
"He's gone… this… Mr. Zeru defeated him."
Lazuli replied, only then realizing she was still leaning against Zeru.
Their closeness made her cheeks flush red.
She stole a glance at him—
But didn't move away.
"Hm?"
Android 17 immediately turned his gaze to Zeru, studying him carefully.
As seconds passed, his brows tightened.
Sweat began forming on his forehead.
A sense of pressure—
Overwhelming pressure—
Filled the air.
"This guy… is insanely strong."
For the first time, fear crept into Android 17's heart.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Several figures landed—it was Goku and the others.
Except for Vegeta, everyone looked at Zeru with admiration.
"Hey! I'm Son Goku. Can you tell me your name?"
Goku stepped forward first, stopping just a few meters away.
His eyes burned with excitement.
Respect—and battle intent.
Facing strong opponents only made him more eager.
"Zeru."
Zeru smiled.
"Su… Ze!"
Goku repeated the name, then clenched his fists, striking them together excitedly.
"If I'm not mistaken, you're a Saiyan too, right?! So… can we fight?!"
"Kakarot, he's my prey!"
Vegeta stepped forward, arms crossed, staring coldly at Zeru.
"The Cell I targeted was killed by him. So…"
"So you want to fight me too?"
Zeru turned his head, smiling lightly at Vegeta.
He hadn't seen Vegeta in his GT timeline.
Seeing that same prideful expression now—
Felt nostalgic.
Once, he had only watched this man through a screen.
Now—
He stood right in front of him.
And somehow—
It felt… real.