: Having been healed by a Senzu Bean, Krillin witnesses Cell's "bottomless power." He also realizes that Trunks is secretly suppressing a power level even greater than Vegeta's, though Trunks hesitates to intervene to avoid humiliating his father further.
: The episode focuses on Vegeta's hubris backfiring. Despite his "Super Vegeta" transformation, his attacks barely phase Cell, who has become a "brick wall" to every blow. Dragon Ball Z (Dub) Episode 161
: Meanwhile, the episode cuts to Goku and Gohan in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber (Room of Spirit and Time), where Gohan has successfully achieved his Super Saiyan transformation and continues to hone his skills alongside his father. Production Details : Having been healed by a Senzu Bean,
: While the episode is widely known by its Funimation title, " Vegeta Must Pay ," it was originally broadcast on Toonami as part of the Perfect Cell Saga. : Meanwhile, the episode cuts to Goku and
: Even a full-power kick to the neck from Vegeta fails to inflict any damage, confirming that Cell was not being serious in their earlier skirmish.
In the English dub of Dragon Ball Z , Episode 161—titled (Funimation) or "Super Vegeta in Peril!" —marks a critical turning point in the Perfect Cell Saga. After allowing Cell to absorb Android 18 and achieve his Perfect Form , Vegeta finally faces the "ultimate challenge" he demanded, only to realize he has vastly underestimated his opponent. Plot Summary and Key Events