Hawk-Eyes remained expressionless when he saw Zoro's condition.
"Roronoa, snap out of it. Don't let that sword control you."
Hawk-Eyes knew what had happened. Zoro had begun acting strangely some time ago. Whenever he fought Masira, he struck with ruthless force. That wasn't like him.
Hawk-Eyes received no answer. Instead, Zoro walked toward them with a blade in hand, his intentions clearly hostile.
"Ghost girl, restrain him."
Hawk-Eyes had no interest in fighting Zoro in this state.
"He can use Armament Haki. My ghosts won't work on him."
Perona pouted, annoyed.
"It doesn't matter. Roronoa may have forgotten how to use Haki by now."
Perona conjured several Negative Hollows, though she wasn't entirely convinced.
The milky-white ghosts quickly flew up to Zoro and passed through his chest.
"Huh?"
Perona was surprised that her attack had worked.
Zoro staggered after the Negative Hollows struck him, but he showed no sign of despair and soon steadied himself.
"Something with an incredibly strong will is controlling Luffy, this directionally challenged fool. I sensed it when the Negative Hollows passed through him."
Perona's expression grew serious. She gave the little red parasol in her hand a gentle twirl.
As it spun, countless ghosts appeared and surged toward Zoro.
Mini Hollow: Ghost Bomb!
The Mini Hollows rushed at Zoro, exploding one after another.
Dust billowed up. A gust of wind swept through, clearing the air.
Zoro's clothes were tattered and his face was covered in dust, but he stood exactly where he had been. He hadn't even tried to dodge Perona's attack.
"What's going on? He should be unconscious. Why hasn't he fallen?"
Hawk-Eyes could see this was becoming troublesome.
"Sandai Kitetsu has taken control of him. As long as Roronoa is alive, he won't fall."
Sandai Kitetsu was a world-famous Cursed Sword. It would