Tanks getting hit by an energy blast from Vegeta that destroys part of a city

The Saiyan prince fired a small energy blast to distract his opponent and blasted straight up, his golden aura still strong and bold. He extended one arm toward Cell and began charging one of his most powerful attacks. It was time to make a statement, to get things back under control.

"SO, CELL–" he yelled at the top of his lungs, "—LET'S SEE HOW YOU STAND UP TO EVERYTHING I'VE GOT!" A white ball of energy began pulsing at his palm. It was a shrewd move…firing this blast would open him up to attack, but there was a good chance that the monster would stand and face it head on, just to prove himself. Vegeta knew he would do the same thing if the roles were reversed—if everything went according to plan, this creature's overconfidence would be its downfall.

Cell laughed, accepting the invitation, then crossed his arms in front of him and grinned. Vegeta smiled broadly back at him. "Well, then, see if you can withstand…the BIG BANG ATTACK!"

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The white-gold sphere rocketed out of Vegeta's palm toward the green insect, then exploded with a deafening roar. It was far more power than the prince had ever put into the blast. Trunks, Gohan, and Piccolo braced themselves; the rest simply dove for cover. If that portion of the city had been nearly demolished before, it was now incinerated by the explosion of power.

The smoke began to clear, and Vegeta smiled. There was no way that Cell could have escaped unscathed; the concentrated energy of the Big Bang Attack produced incredibly high concussive forces. But his smile faded as the monster's form became visible, the smoke clearing away slowly.

"You impress me, Vegeta. Ah, but I hope that's not the best you can do. Haha. If it is…" With Vegeta frozen in shock, Cell teleported forward and smashed him to the ground with a single powerful blow. "…I'm afraid you have no chance against a superior being like myself."

The prince spat blood, pulling himself up off the ground. He was aching from the blows he had taken, but more than anything else, he was frustrated. Horribly, horribly frustrated. How had Cell been able to tank one of his most powerful attacks? For some unknown reason, his mind began to think about Goku and how equally frustrating it had been to fight against him.

- Bringer of Death Chapter 42