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Quick Logic: Cell's Full Speed Interpretation
Topic Started: Feb 22 2012, 04:32 AM (351 Views)
Kruegs Outlandish
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Cell stated that he would have to use his full speed for Gohan; however, I don't recall him stating that he did not have to used full speed for Goku.

These are possible conclusions:
  1. Cell did not use his full speed while fighting Goku; he wasn't using his full power on either; maybe he wasn't using speed either... ?

    I would assume that Gohan is a bit quicker than Goku especially given the difference in power, and Cell does state that he has to use full speed against Gohan; this still doesn't discredit any opinions that imply that Cell was indeed using max speed at Goku. Cell could have merely been stating that Gohan was good enough to where he could actually apply some sort of effort; remember, Cell doesn't quite see Gohan as much of an opponent (lack of battle experience).

    It could go either way.

  2. Cell did not use max speed at Gohan. Gohan's not worthy... ?

    Though, I don't see a reason as to why Cell would lie to himself...

  3. Cell did not think he'd need to fight Gohan that seriously. There were instances (or, at least, an instance) in Goku's battle where Cell seemed to boast about being incredibly fast despite Goku using Instantaneous Motion; could you see Cell getting much faster than that?

    This would probably be more of an accurate conclusion given all we know:

    • Prior to, Cell does not see Gohan as much of an opponent.
    • After fighting a bit, Gohan is able to keep up rather easily.

    Cell states that he needs to pick up the pace. This doesn't really discredit Goku in any way; Cell may have even used max speed for more than an instance against Goku. Either opinion could be given, but we do this much: Cell didn't give Gohan much credit until fighting him.
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i think that both cell and frieza had more aerodynamic bodies than the saiyans, and therefore could move faster with the same level of power, but typically restrict themselves to "normal" speed.

as for this instance, cell knew that gohan was more powerful than goku as soon as gohan powered up, before the fight actually started. he was definitely restricting his speed against goku, since he wouldn't use less speed against a superior opponent.
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IMO, Cell probably only used his full speed against MSSJ Goku in short bursts when he was worried. It's established he wasn't using full power against Goku, so most likely, he only used his full speed in short bursts. Against Gohan, he most likely used his full speed in more frequent bursts, and when Gohan went SSJ2, he probably used his full speed to the greatest of his extent.

Basically, I have his speed directly proportionate to how much effort/power he is putting into a fight. The more he is toying around with/outclasses his opponent, the less of his speed he uses. The more serious he is in a fight, the more of his full speed he uses, and his greatest speed he achieves, I would say, is when Gohan goes SSJ2 and Cell is getting worried.
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