No. 16's finishing technique, Hell's Flash, explodes against Cell. When the others see his powers are evenly matched with Cell's, they all begin to have hope. Then, finding an opening, Cell successfully absorbs No. 17! Cell begins to transform. Grabbing No. 18, No. 16 tries to escape. However, having powered up, Cell heads them off! Is No. 18 about to be absorbed, as well?!