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"Please, please help us!" Kyros ignored Rebecca, but solemnly bowed ninety degrees to Ikki. Although he didn't understand how Ikki's partner had managed to restore the toy to its original appearance, Kyros knew that only by seizing this opportunity could he save Dressrosa.
"You want me to help you?" Ikki held his chin in one hand and looked at the toy soldier in front of him with interest. "You want to return to the human state from the toy state?"
"Yes, please help me!" Kyros pleaded.
"But even if I help you restore your original state, what can you do?" Ikki asked.
"I'm going to take down that bastard Doflamingo myself!" Kyros declared.
"Courage is commendable, but you should understand that you alone cannot defeat him. And Doflamingo isn't the only one there," Ikki said.
"I understand, so if possible, I hope you can help us restore more toys. In this way, the force..."
"In this way, those who have been restored will go to find trouble with the Donquixote Family, and then be killed by them," Ikki interrupted, waving his hand. "Toy Soldier, judging from your appearance, you should have had direct contact with the Donquixote Family. Then you should understand how powerful they are. If all the toys in this country really turn into humans, the Donquixote Family will definitely kill them."
"Also, that guy Doflamingo may not be in the country right now," Ikki continued. "The information here can be spread, but if you want to take advantage of the conflict with the Donquixote Family cadres, it will not be easy."
Ikki knew that while Kyros was powerful, each of the top officials in the Donquixote Family had comparable power. Letting Kyros lead the soldiers to fight the Donquixote Family would likely end in failure.
"This..." Kyros lowered his head. After his excitement cooled down, he realized that what Ikki said was correct. So what if he returned to his human form? Without other troops, it would be difficult for them to fight against the Donquixote Family.
"And Doflamingo isn't here right now," Ikki pointed out. "Even if you can defeat the Donquixote's cadres and return this country to its original state, what will you do if Doflamingo comes back to take revenge? You can't just talk about hurting that man's family and expect to get away with it."
With these words, Kyros's heart sank even more. The faint light of hope had gradually begun to dim.
"That said, you are in luck," Ikki said, raising the corners of his mouth. "You met me. Just in time, I also want to cause trouble for that guy Doflamingo."
"Sir, are you going to deal with the Donquixote Family?" Kyros raised his head excitedly.
"Of course," Ikki said. "If someone messes with the people on my ship, I'm not going to let it go. Also, you seem like a good and powerful guy. Just think of it as fate; I will help you get rid of your toy state. If I don't do this, the little girl behind you may not hold on to us."
Ikki smiled at Rebecca, but received a vicious look from her. Behind Ikki, Nojiko knowingly controlled the one-eyed manta ray to fall towards Kyros. Although Rebecca wanted to stop him, Kyros jumped directly and rushed into the mouth of the one-eyed manta ray.
"Okay, just wait patiently for a while," Ikki said, putting his hands on Rebecca's shoulders. "Then you'll know we didn't lie to you."
After a minute, Rebecca's eyes began to change. First, they changed from anger to surprise, and then from anger to excitement. She raised her head and looked at the one-eyed manta ray, just in time to see it open its mouth and spit out a tall, strong, one-legged man.
"Mr. Soldier, are you... Kyros?"
"You are... Father!"
Rebecca ran to Kyros excitedly, opened her hands, and threw herself into his arms.
"Sorry, Rebecca," Kyros said, equally excited, his face full of apologies. "I couldn't explain my identity to you for so long."
"No, it's my fault, I forgot about you, wuwuwu!" Rebecca shook her head and couldn't stop crying.
On the side, Ikki scratched his face and gestured to Nami, Hina, and others beside him. He planned to leave here with a few people. In the current scene, Ikki thought it would be better to leave it to the father and daughter.
"Wait, your Excellency!" Seeing Ikki about to leave, Kyros quickly stopped them.
"What?" Ikki said. "If you want me to continue turning other toys into humans, forget it. Transforming one by one is a very physically demanding job. Now I have to go back and gather my friends to find trouble for Donquixote. If you want to cause trouble for them, you can watch and do it yourself."
Ikki waved his hand, led everyone to jump onto the back of the one-eyed manta ray, and flew away into the distance. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from the eyes of Rebecca and Kyros.
"No, that's not what I meant," Kyros said. "I just feel that you and we both have the same goal. We can cooperate and fight against Donquixote together."
"Doflamingo isn't here. It's just a few cadres. I don't take him seriously," Ikki said, shaking his head. "For things like cooperation, let's just forget about it. It's too troublesome."
Ikki and his crew disappeared in an instant.
"Rebecca, find a safe place to wash yourself," Kyros said, patting Rebecca on the shoulder. "I'll go talk to that gentleman again."
"Wait, Father, I'll go with you," Rebecca said, taking Kyros's hand. "I haven't apologized to them yet; I haven't said thank you yet."
"Okay, I'll take you with me." When Kyros saw Rebecca's serious look, he didn't have time to think too much. He picked up Rebecca and rushed in the direction where Ikki and the others had left.