Look Into My Eyes

"Phew... phew..."

"This guy was really tough to deal with."

In the room, Nami panted heavily, her face carrying the joy of finally defeating an enemy.

After taking the key from Kalifa, Nami glanced worriedly at the wall Chopper had just smashed through. "Is he all right?"

"Nami?"

"Ah, it's you guys."

Hearing the voices, Nami turned toward the doorway and found Xi Yan and the others.

"So you defeated one of CP9..."

"I'm a member of the Straw Hat Pirates, after all." Nami smiled. "Isn't it normal for me to defeat her?"

"Here, try this key."

Nami tossed the key she had taken from Kalifa to Xi Yan. "See if it can open them."

Xi Yan did not waste any words and immediately tried the key.

"Kada~"

A pleasant click rang out, and the Sea Stone handcuffs that had restrained Nico Robin for so long opened!!

"The key finally worked!"

"That's great!" Nami cried happily.

Nico Robin looked at her hands. That feeling of weakness had finally vanished!

"How does freedom feel?" Xi Yan asked with a smile.

"Good. Very good!"

"Thank you..."

"No need for formalities." Xi Yan said, "The battle isn't over yet."

"Oh, right!"

Seeing Robin freed, Nami immediately remembered Chopper. Anxiety appeared on her face as she said, "Quick, we need to find Chopper upstairs."

"Chopper?"

"What happened to him?"

"I don't know what happened. He suddenly became enormous, and he looked like he didn't recognize me." Nami said, "Judging from how he acted, he... he seemed to be in pain. Something's wrong."

Although she did not know why Chopper had become like that, Nami felt that Xi Yan needed to see him as soon as possible.

Just then, another roar rang out, as though some terrifying beast were upstairs.

"Awooo!!"

"So this roar isn't coming from CP9, but from Chopper?" Nico Robin asked worriedly. "Is he all right?"

Robin felt that there was pain in his roar.

"Then let's hurry and find him." Xi Yan said.

Celebrating Robin's freedom could wait until after the battle. The urgent priority was dealing with the trouble at hand.

"Robin, it's fine to count you as combat power, right?"

"Of course!"

"Then let's go."

Xi Yan did not waste any words and immediately led everyone upstairs.

When they reached the upper floor, booming noises occasionally came from one of the rooms. Clearly, something inside was destroying everything.

When he reached the opening, Xi Yan saw the enormous beast launching attacks inside!

"Awooo!!"

"Hey, Chopper, it's me!!" Sanji said as he dodged. "Don't you recognize me?!"

"Chopper, I'm Zoro!"

"And me, Sniper King!"

But unfortunately, Chopper said nothing. He only kept throwing punches.

"Damn it, what exactly is going on?"

Zoro watched Chopper chase Sanji down with an ugly expression, while also staying alert for the two CP9 agents, afraid that they might attack his own partners.

"This is... Chopper?" Xi Yan walked in through the opening and looked Chopper over in confusion. "How did this kid get so big?"

"Xi Yan!" X3

All three looked at Xi Yan in delight. If this man was here, then Chopper's problem might be resolved!

"Leave it to me." Xi Yan said.

"Hmm?"

Jabra noticed Xi Yan, as well as... Blueno, whom Franky was carrying!

"Blueno was taken down too?"

"Blueno..."

Kaku frowned as well. If so, they would have to rely on themselves to retreat.

"Not only that, look at that woman." Jabra stared at Nico Robin with a dark expression. "The Sea Stone handcuffs on her hands have already been opened."

Did that mean their companions downstairs had all been taken down by the enemy?

"That really isn't good news."

Kaku's expression darkened as well. In truth, he cared about his companions too.

"Let's kill them all together." Jabra grinned viciously.

"Though I don't get along with you, it's rare for us to agree on something."

"Hey, Ninja!" Jabra looked at Xi Yan. "We'll be your opponents!"

But unfortunately, Xi Yan ignored him and walked straight toward Chopper.

"Bastard, how dare you look down on us!"

"Shave!"

Jabra and Kaku used Shave at the same time. In almost the blink of an eye, they appeared on either side of Xi Yan, their huge bodies charging at him with terrifying pressure!

"Tempest Kick!!"

"Iron Body: Wolf Fang!"

As they moved, two figures rushed in from the side and blocked their attacks before they could reach Xi Yan.

"Don't get in Xi Yan's way!!"

"Three Sword Style: Nigori Zanshin!"

"Special Loin Meat!"

"Clang!"

"Bang!"

One slash and one kick sent the two massive figures flying!

"Whoosh~"

"Boom!!"

They smashed straight through a huge stone block in the distance!

Throughout the entire process, Xi Yan did not spare them even a glance. His gaze remained fixed on the heavily panting Chopper.

"Hey, Chopper!" Xi Yan looked up at him. "What exactly is wrong with you?"

Chopper did not answer. He merely slowly raised his massive palm, clearly intending to crush Xi Yan to death.

"Looks like I'll have to put you to sleep first." Xi Yan opened his Sharinggan. "Look into my eyes!"

"Buzz~"

The enormous palm descended at incredible speed, but quickly stopped.

Looking at Chopper, who was no longer rampaging, Xi Yan said, "After losing your mind, only your beast instincts remained... That actually makes you easier to control with the Sharinggan."

Under Xi Yan's command, Chopper's huge body trembled before gradually shrinking, eventually returning to his original small form.

Looking at Chopper sleeping on the ground, Xi Yan said, "Looks like you've suffered quite a lot."

His body was covered in injuries. He had clearly gone through an incomparably brutal battle.

After picking Chopper up, Xi Yan began giving him simple treatment with Medical Ninjutsu. He only stopped once Chopper's breathing had stabilized.

"What exactly is going on with that guy?"

Jabra studied Xi Yan and the Chopper in his arms in confusion, unable to understand what had happened.

Why had the monster calmed down the moment this Ninja arrived?

Why had that Zoan Devil Fruit User shrunk again?

Sanji first let out a sigh of relief, then said, "None of your damn business."

"Bastard, then I'll kill you first!"

Enraged, Jabra once again became entangled in battle with Sanji.

Kaku, meanwhile, calmed down. Rather than continuing his attack, he observed the situation.

"What, have you realized the situation isn't in your favor?" Zoro grinned.

He had already seen Nico Robin regain her freedom. That meant the other CP9 agents had most likely been taken down, and they had achieved a partial victory!

"Giraffe Old Man, offense and defense have changed!"