Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!

In the central courtyard, a group of zombies surrounded Merry and her companions, looking at Xi Yan with suspicion and uncertainty.

Who is this person?

"I don't know, the little girl clapped her hands on the ground, and this person suddenly appeared."

"What kind of ability is this?"

For a moment, they were truly stunned and did not continue forward.

Standing beside Merry, Xi Yan stared silently at the group of zombies around them.

He was just about to use Lightning Release to restrict Ryuma's movements so he could use Fire Release to burn him to death and purify him.

Before he could even unleash his Ninjutsu, Merry summoned him using Reverse Summoning Technique, leaving him speechless.

"Ah... that's great, everything's alright now that Xi Yan is here." Nami breathed a sigh of relief.

She was terrified just now.

She was chased here by a group of zombies inside the castle, and then surrounded by a group of strange and terrifying zombies, which almost scared her to death.

"Hey, Xi Yan, I managed to summon you here in time this time~" Merry chuckled.

"Ah, you've finally learned it."

Xi Yan shook his head helplessly; what else could he say?

Fine, let Zoro deal with that Zombie Samurai. Isn't he the one who loves fighting swordsmen the most?

"So, why did you all come here?" Xi Yan asked. "Didn't I tell you to go find Luffy?"

If he's not mistaken, this should be a deeper area.

"This is a long story..."

"Then let's get straight to the point!"

"Anyway, the Great Gate back is closed, we can't get through," Nami said awkwardly. "Then we encountered the Mural Zombie, and we ran all the way here."

They wanted to go back to find Luffy, but the problem was there was no way to get there.

"Is that so...?"

"Hey, humans, what's going on here?" the Hippo Zombie shouted.

"That's right, why did this man suddenly appear here?"

"Hey, I'm asking you a question!"

"Ah?"

Xi Yan glanced at the group and said coldly, "Are you talking to me?"

"Forehead..."

The Hippo Zombie instinctively took a few steps back, swallowed hard, and said, "Yes... I'm talking to you..."

Who exactly are you?

Why do this person's eyes look so scary?

"Me? Just a Ninja."

"Ninja?!"

"A legendary Ninja... really?"

The animal zombies stared at Xi Yan in disbelief; it was the first time they had ever seen a living Ninja.

Ignoring their reaction, Xi Yan frowned and asked, "What's going on here?"

"Why are they all animals?"

Looking around, you see all sorts of strange and wonderful animals, just like a zoo.

Could it be... that this is a zombie zoo that Moria deliberately created?

At that moment, Xi Yan thought of that little brat who was afraid of cockroaches.

'Could it be... that Moria uses to soothe children?'

Who knew that Shichibukai who likes to study zombies would have this side to him? It's really... unexpected.

"This is Lady Perona's Animal Paradise!" the polar bear zombie blurted out instinctively. "Of course, it's all animal zombies!"

"Perona?"

"Idiot, don't reveal anything about Lady Perona!"

"Hmm..."

Realizing what he had done, the polar bear immediately covered his mouth.

It seems he accidentally leaked information about Lady Perona.

Just then, several white ghosts floated down from the sky, laughing loudly.

"Hala hala hala~"

Welcome to my...

"Eh!!"

Before Perona could finish speaking, she noticed Xi Yan standing below and was immediately terrified.

"It's you!!"

Perona stared at Xi Yan in horror. Why was this terrifying Ninja with a bounty of 400 million Beli here? Was he specifically here to kill her?!

At that moment, that terrifying scene flashed through Perona's mind again, scaring her so much that she turned and ran.

"Lady Perona?"

The animal zombies were dumbfounded when they saw this.

Why does Lady Perona's voice sound so terrifying? Did something happen before?

"I see..." Xi Yan said, squinting his eyes. "So, this Animal Paradise really was created by Moria for this child."

Could this guy be Moria's child?

Just then, a ghost cautiously floated back and shouted:

"Take them down!"

After saying that, he ran away with a whoosh, afraid that Xi Yan would hit him again.

This scene almost made Xi Yan burst out laughing.

"They really are just kids..."

"Quickly, Lady Perona wants us to take them down!" the elephant zombie shouted. "Charge!!"

Although he didn't know why Lady Perona was so afraid of this man, as a zombie in the Animal Paradise, he had to obey Lady Perona's orders.

Even if the other side is truly terrifying, they will still go for it!

"Xi Yan!!"

The group looked frightened, but this time they didn't approach Xi Yan for comfort; instead, they each assumed a fighting stance.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!!!"

"Boom!!"

A terrifyingly hot Fire Release erupted from Xi Yan's mouth, heading straight for the distant horde of animal zombies!

"Boom!!"

"Ah!!"

"Fire!!"

The moment they came into contact with the flames, these already withered zombies were ignited, emitting shrill screams.

"Water!"

"Quick, get some water!"

"No... the temperature is too high, it's too late..."

Under the scorching heat of the flames, the zombies that were hit quickly turned to ashes.

Numerous shadows burst forth from the ashes, soaring into the sky to search for their master.

This scene terrified the other animal zombies, who retreated far away, staring at Xi Yan with expressions of horror.

This rather dramatic scene left Nami stunned.

The zombies, who were just moments ago looking ferocious, are now showing such expressions of terror?

"Ninjutsu, I'm so envious..."

Chopper looked at Xi Yan with envy. If he could use Fire Release, would he no longer need to fear these zombies?

"Is this the power of Ninja...?" Perona, who was secretly observing from a high place, had a look of horror in her eyes.

It was bad enough that she could see incredibly terrifying hallucinations, but now she could even spew out such terrifying flames.

This is practically the nemesis of their zombie Paradise!!

"Hahaha, now you know how powerful we are!" Usopp laughed loudly, hands on his hips. "If you want to attack us, you'd better be prepared to die!"

"That bastard..."

The Hippo Zombie glared at Usopp through gritted teeth. It wasn't him who unleashed the flames, so what was he being so arrogant about?

Isn't this just a case of a dog relying on its master's power?

"You..."

"Um?"

A single glance from Xi Yan was enough to make him take several steps back, fearing that the other party would unleash a Fire Release on him.

Just that one attack and they barely had any zombies left; most of them died in the flames.

'So this is what Ninja like... If we hadn't been so lucky, we probably would have...'

Damn it, how are they supposed to fight an enemy like this?

Just then, the sound of metal scraping came from afar, as if an army in armor was moving.

This scene immediately caught Xi Yan's attention.

"What's wrong? What's wrong?" Usopp asked anxiously, looking into the distance. "Could it be that another large group of zombies is coming?"

The voice sounds like someone wearing armor; I've never encountered this type before. Could they be a formidable opponent?

Soon, the steel Great Gate in the distance was pushed open, and some zombies dressed in various colored armor walked over from a distance, their steps extremely arrogant.

"It's... it's the General Zombie!!"

"Great! We're saved!"

The Hippo Zombie looked at the appearing zombies with excitement, feeling as if it had seen a savior.

These General Zombie are incredibly powerful, far beyond what they can compare to.

Ah~

"It's been a long time since I've been out," John said.

"Haha, yeah."

"Are these guys the enemy this time?"

"Isn't that obvious? There are only a few living people here."

The General Zombie turned their gazes to Xi Yan and his companions, grinning maliciously.

At that moment, Perona's Little Ghost descended from above, looking down at the Zombie General and asking, "Why are you here?"

Absalom was beaten unconscious, wasn't he? She saw it all clearly on her way back.

How did these guys get out without Absalom's orders?

Ah~

"Lord Moria has awakened us," John said.

It's unclear why it wasn't Absalom who came to wake them this time. Did that old lecher have an accident while causing trouble?

Thinking about this, John almost laughed.

"Lord Moria...?"

Perona nodded. That makes sense.

Only Lord Moria and Absalom can awaken these unruly fellows.

"Are these the invaders this time?"

"That's right!" Perona said, "The man with the long sword at his waist is a Ninja, be very careful of him!"

"Ninja?"

Upon hearing those two words, the Zombie General became somewhat excited; it was the first time they had ever seen a living Ninja.

"Hey kid, do you know Ninjutsu?"

"Also, can you create multiple clones?"

"You..."

Xi Yan:...

It's one thing for the living people to look like this, but why are all these zombies acting like idiots?

For a moment, Xi Yan didn't know how to respond.

"What are you doing?" Perona exclaimed, dumbfounded. "He's the enemy, the enemy!!"

"But she's Ninja, Miss Perona ..."

"Seriously, all of you!" Perona shouted. "He can unleash flames, the bane of zombies!"

If these idiots also get burned to death, she really doesn't know how she'll defeat this terrifying Ninja.

"Flame..."

Upon hearing Perona's words, the Zombie General ' expressions indeed became somewhat serious.

For zombies, ordinary attacks are meaningless because they have no sense of pain and their bodies are not driven by nerves.

As long as their bodies are not damaged, they can continue fighting.

But... flames can burn them to ashes!

"Looks like we need to be more careful."

"That's right, as long as we're careful of his flames, I think taking him down shouldn't be too difficult." Perona waved her hand and said, "Because you are General Zombie, you are invincible!"

"Go, take them down!"

"Hala hala hala~"

As she spoke, the Little Ghost glanced up at Xi Yan with a smug look, but when she saw Xi Yan's blood-red eyes, she instinctively took a few steps back and then ran away without looking back.

At the same time, he shouted, "I don't want to see any more Giant Cockroach!!"

This scene stunned John and his companions.

"What's the meaning?"

What kind of Giant Cockroach?

What is that child, Perona, saying?

"Tsk, he really is just a kid," Xi Yan said.

He didn't even use Illusion this time; he only Sharinggan, and the child was terrified like this.

"Although we have no grudge against you, since you've come here, we have no choice but to take you down!" John said.

As they spoke, the gray-armored zombie beside them didn't hesitate at all, drawing its longsword and slashing down!

"Buzz~"

A white Flying Slash shot out, heading straight for Xi Yan!!

"Clang!"

Xi Yan Flying Slash slash with his Kusanagi Sword, grinning, "Flying Slash??"

"So that's how it is. A swordsman of the highest caliber, no wonder he's called the Zombie General."

These guys were probably all famous figures in their respective regions when they were alive.

Then, by combining them with the shadows of some powerful individuals, it becomes possible to create some incredibly strong zombies.

"Hahaha, this Ninja Bro certainly has good taste!" said the zombie in Silver-White Armor. "That's right, I was a swordsman in my past life!"

As he spoke, he reached out and stroked the longsword in his hand, as if he were lost in thought.

"Swordsman..."

Upon hearing Xi Yan's words, Usopp's face turned green. He looked at the Zombie General in the distance and said, "Hey, hey, hey!"

"So, all these people are at Zoro's level?"

If that's the case, then what's the point of even fighting?!

He couldn't even defeat someone of that caliber, let alone so many people.

"Don't be so tense, I'll handle these guys," Xi Yan said. "You guys go do what you're supposed to do."

Nami thought for a moment after hearing this, then glanced back at the corner and said, "In that case... let's find a way out of here."

She understood what Xi Yan meant; their presence here would only be a burden.

With so many sword masters at that level, a single Flying Slash landing on them could be fatal!

"With so many enemies, are we just going to leave Xi Yan to face them alone?" Merry said. "We should at least have..."

Just as Merry was speaking, several more Flying Slash flew over from a distance, startling the group.

"Clang!"

"Clang!"

"Clang!"

Xi Yan precisely shattered all the attacks, then said, "Merry, they are not someone you can handle."

Go ahead.

If it were those animal zombies from before, they might have been able to put up a fight if they tried hard enough, but these Flying Slash that can be unleashed with a flick of the wrist are definitely beyond their ability to contend with.

Xi Yan even suspected that these guys might all be at Ryuma's level.

Merry pursed her lips; she really wanted to help Xi Yan.

"Let's go, Merry." Nami picked Merry up and said, "Xi Yan is right, we can't stay here and cause him trouble."

The most urgent task is to reunite with Luffy and the others as soon as possible so that we can return to help Xi Yan.

The Zombie General Zombie General n't care that these four guys left; they were obviously weaklings and not worth their time.

What they needed to do was take down the Ninja in front of them.

As for Ninjutsu... let them show it off to this kid after they've captured him!

"Go! Take him down!"

"Profound!!"

The General Zombie, wielding various weapons, roared as they charged towards Xi Yan, creating a visually stunning spectacle!

But Xi Yan didn't panic; instead, he laughed.

"Let me test your skills!"