Editing Android 16 (section)

==== Androids Saga ====
In the main timeline, Android 18's curiosity leads her to activate Android 16, against the orders of Dr. Gero, who had forbidden it. This act causes a confrontation with Gero, prompting Android 17 to kill him. Future Trunks tries to destroy the androids with a Buster Cannon before Android 16's activation, but his attack fails, and the giant is brought online. Upon his activation, Android 17 asks Android 16 how it feels to be free for the first time and mentions that Gero warned them he might destroy them all. When questioned, Android 16 only confirms that he was created to kill Goku, and the trio decides to pursue Goku, ignoring the nearby Z Fighters.

As they travel, 17 decides to steal a car to drive to Goku's house, enjoying his newfound freedom. Android 18 remarks that 17 still shows some human traits, while 17, learning that 16 was never human, is surprised by Gero's ability to create a true android. When [[Vegeta]], in his Super Saiyan form, confronts them, 17 and 18 try to persuade 16 to fight, eager to see his abilities in action, but 16 refuses, leaving Android 18 to face Vegeta alone.

When Android 18 begins to overpower Vegeta, the Z Fighters—Trunks, [[Krillin]], [[Piccolo]], and [[Tien]] Shinhan—arrive to help. Android 17 reiterates his desire for 16 to join the fight, but 16 again declines. Vegeta, refusing help, continues fighting, leading 17 to urge the others to respect Vegeta's warrior code. However, when Android 18 breaks Vegeta's arm, Future Trunks breaks the truce and attacks her, unable to watch his father suffer. Android 17 quickly defeats Trunks, Tien, and Piccolo, and during this chaos, 16 remains focused on observing birds nearby, lamenting their flight from the noise of the battle.

After the fight, the androids head to the nearest town to find new clothes for Android 18, whose outfit was damaged. As they prepare to leave, Krillin approaches them and asks if they intend to kill Goku or take over the world. Android 17 explains they only want to kill Goku for now and will decide what to do next afterward. Krillin questions their motive, noting that Dr. Gero, who hated Goku, is dead. Android 17 clarifies that killing Goku is just a game to them, independent of Gero's hatred. Android 16 confirms they won't leave Goku alone, as they were created to kill him. Android 17 urges Krillin to help his friends, and Android 18 gives Krillin a kiss on the cheek before they fly off.