He's Here is the tenth episode of the Imperfect Cell Saga and the one hundred forty-ninth overall episode in the uncut version Dragon Ball Z series. The original Japanese title is "Kono Hi wo Matteita!! Celu-Kanzentai eno Jyokyoku" (この日を待っていた!! セル·完全体への序曲). The episode first aired on July 22, 1992. Its original American air date was October 17, 2000.
Summary
Android 17 punches Piccolo in the stomach whilst rushing him with the Now We're Playing for Keeps!
The fight between Android 17 and Piccolo began to get serious. Android 17 proved to be a worthy challenge, and so was Piccolo, as they were fighting evenly. Both landed serious blows, as Android 16 and Android 18 just watched, thinking that the fight was meaningless. During the battle, Android 17 had become confused as to why Piccolo had gotten so much stronger, not knowing Piccolo had fused with Kami, to become the Nameless Namek once again.
Meanwhile, Krillin, Tien Shinhan and Yamcha, were wondering what was happening. Then, they suddenly sensed a powerful energy coming toward the fight.Meanwhile Goku and Gohan were at Kami's Lookout, waiting for Vegeta and Future Trunks to come out of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. They all discussed if Piccolo even had a chance against Android 17. Meanwhile, Bulma was busy trying to figure out how to disable the Androids, so they could be destroyed. After a while, she figured it out. She had created a special remote to disable them, and started to make her way to Kame House.
Cell finds the Androids
Meanwhile, Piccolo and Android 17 were still carrying on their huge battle. The fight had gotten fierce, as Android 17 proposed that they move to a larger island, to finish the fight once and for all. They continued to fight, knocking each other into the ground,into cliffs, and making huge craters in the Earth. They took a brief rest and stared at each other. Then Piccolo said “Not bad for an Android of the older model.” Android 17 replied by saying “What are you talking about? I am the newest model, top class. Nothing is more powerful than me!”. They again stared at each other, then Piccolo looked to his right. He began to look fearful and terrified as he had seen something. The androids looked over, too. There, up on a cliff, was the being that Krillin and the others felt. Cell had arrived on the battlefield, looking down at his enemies. Imperfect Cell had felt Piccolo's power and decided that he must be fighting Android 17, as he could not sense a second power level. With that information in hand, Cell rushed to the battlefield, eager to absorb Android 17 and Android 18 to achieve his perfect state. Cell thanks Piccolo for finding Android 17 and Android 18 and says he will finally become his complete self. Android 17 and Android 18 looked at him in complete boredom, believing them could beat him easily. They did not know however, that Cell was stronger than both of them.
Fights
- Piccolo vs. Android 17
Trivia
In the edited version shown on TV, where Piccolo and 17 stared silently at each other, dialogue was added. When 17 flies over to Piccolo, he said "Don't mind me. I'm just picking out a nice spot." Then as they stared at each other, this is what they said:
- 17: "It's not too late to tell me where Goku is."
- Piccolo: "Buzz off! I'm not going to betray my friend."
- 17: "I don't think you realize how persuasive I can be."
- Piccolo: "Whenever you're ready!"
- 17: "You seem tense, Piccolo. (pause) You actually believe that you have a chance to beat me, don't you? For your sake, I wish it were true. I'm not sure why, but I'm beginning to like you, Piccolo."
- Piccolo: "Yeah, well you have a funny way of showing it."
- 17: "I have to do what I'm programmed to do."
- Piccolo: "Yeah, I understand. Me too." (the fight continues)
Imperfect Cell Saga/Episodes