fadeddreams5 wrote:What I'm getting at is that Freeza's status was already cheapened once before, so it's not really much of an excuse for Cell not attaining a greater power. This prodigy nonsense wasn't a thing back then, but Freeza was still considered the most powerful being in the universe. In the end of the day, a Earthling created cyborgs stronger than the strongest beings in the known universe. By modern DBZ logic, no android would be able to reach the level of Freeza's potential. However, Cell very likely can. The entire purpose of his existence is to be the perfect fighter. His regeneration is far greater than any Namekian's, despite only having Piccolo's cells. He's able to rapidly attain SSJ levels without ever training, even if they are a tad weaker than the authentic deal. He possesses zenkai. He can breathe in space. With training, his potential is an endless abyss. Unfortunately, his arrogance is his biggest weakness, which would prevent him from exercising because he already considers himself perfect.
As for Broly, I might have jumped the gun there. I forget how ludicrous SSJG is, and how Golden Freeza was somehow able to attain an equal power just by training.
Whether the whole concept of Frieza being a prodigy existed or not, the point is, its introduction was a major turning point in a number of different ways. I personally feel enabling guys like Gero and Cell to casually toy around with such a concept in some lab is not only redundant, but also a great way to ruin the very thing that helped an iconic character reemerge.
Even if Cell did posses the cells of Frieza, Piccolo, and the Saiyans, doesn't mean he has the genuine traits that are exclusive to them encoded in his DNA. How do we even know it's Frieza's cells that fueled his ability to hit SSGSS tier in four months? It could have been something beyond his genetic makeup that he alone had the privilege of possessing for some unknown reason.
Having the Saiyan's Zenkais, Piccolo's regeneration, and Frieza's durability may be extraordinary assets, but I feel there's something deeper necessitated to earn the rightful spot as one of the top fighters in the series.
I'd prefer if Cell didn't make a return, unless it's a flashback or some sort of cameo where he gets trumped as badly as he did against Paikuhan and Kid Goku. The only past villain that I could envision reclaiming a spot of power is Majin Buu or someone else in Frieza's family.
