Cell regenerates the devastating damage from Vegeta's Final Flash and proceeds to dismantle the Saiyan prince with ruthless efficiency. After beating Vegeta unconscious and out of his powered-up state, Cell prepares to finish him off. Krillin shouts for Trunks to act, and the young Saiyan finally unleashes his hidden power, ascending to Super Saiyan Third Grade.
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