Ep. 165: Cell reveals Trunks's weakness and proposes a new tournament to find a worthy opponent
Aired on November 18, 1992
During the ongoing conflict between Trunks and Cell, the latter exposes that his ascended form's increased mass reduces Trunks's speed. Goku, having trained in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, recognizes this same vulnerability and intends to maintain his Super Saiyan state as long as possible to overcome it. Vegeta recovers from his injuries and returns to the island alongside Krillin to continue fighting Cell. However, Trunks reveals that Cell refuses to kill him, choosing instead to revive the World Martial Arts Tournament. Cell seeks a genuine challenge by inviting anyone on Earth who believes they possess the strength to defeat him permanently to step forward before he destroys the planet.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 168 · Goku and Gohan exit the Hyperbolic Time Chamber before Cell Games begin
- Ep. 169 · Goku remains confident despite Korin's assessment that Cell is stronger.