Ep. 163: Trunks confronts Cell while protecting his father and aiding Krillin.
Aired on November 4, 1992

With Vegeta incapacitated, the newly ascended Trunks must defeat Cell. During the battle, Trunks attempts to distract Cell from his unconscious father's body, creating an opportunity for Krillin to move Vegeta to safety. Simultaneously, Goku and Gohan remain inside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber to continue their training. This sequence highlights Trunks' emerging responsibility as he steps up to handle the threat posed by Cell while his allies manage the aftermath of the previous confrontation and prepare for future challenges through intensive practice.
Episodes
- Ep. 159 · Cell targets Android 18 while Trunks and Vegeta clash over intervention strategies.
- Ep. 160 · Cell completes his final transformation while Gohan achieves Super Saiyan status after intense training with Goku.
- Ep. 161 · Vegeta Confronts Perfect Cell While Goku and Gohan Train
- Ep. 162 · Vegeta launches Final Flash against Perfect Cell while Trunks prepares to ascend
- Ep. 163 · Trunks confronts Cell while protecting his father and aiding Krillin.
- Ep. 164 · Trunks draws power from memories of the Z Fighters' destruction to fight Cell.
- Ep. 165 · Cell reveals Trunks's weakness and proposes a new tournament to find a worthy opponent
- Ep. 166 · Trunks informs the group about Cell's upcoming tournament scheduled in nine days.
- Ep. 167 · Cell broadcasts his challenge to Earth's strongest fighters on television