In the end, Zhantu naturally agreed to the plan. The reason was simple:
Wherever Pandora's Box was, Xueqian would surely appear. And Zhantu's ultimate goal was to find Xueqian.
The scene shifted as Zhantu and Ryuga arrived at Nanba Heavy Industries. The two quickly transformed into their combat forms and launched a fierce attack, defeating numerous mechanical soldiers in their path. As they approached a heavily fortified gate, Zhantu tried entering a password but pressed the wrong combination. To their surprise, the gate opened on its own.
Inside, Xueqian sat calmly, waiting for them. "The password for this room changes every three hours," he said nonchalantly. "It seems your female spy didn't inform you of that."
Zhantu, also known as Battle Rabbit, whispered sarcastically, "Did you open the door just to share that bit of trivia?"
Xueqian smirked, "Toying with you brings me great satisfaction."
Infuriated, Ryuga shouted, "You bastard!" and charged at Xueqian. Battle Rabbit joined the fray, and the battle began.
"Trains at all stations, set off!" Battle Rabbit unleashed a barrage of arrows. "Fast train, set off!"
The room was soon engulfed in a fierce fight. Sparks flew, lightning flashed, and the sound of clashing weapons filled the air. Battle Rabbit retrieved two energy bottles, shouting, "Flying Eagle, Gatling! Best Match! Are you ready?" He transformed into his Flying Eagle Gatling form, unleashing a relentless aerial assault on Xueqian. Despite being bombarded with attacks, Xueqian managed to stay on his feet, though he appeared increasingly disheveled. He retaliated by taking out a smoke gun in rifle mode, firing it to knock Battle Rabbit to the ground.
Undeterred, Battle Rabbit changed forms again. "Ninja Comic Form! Duplicate technique!" In an instant, multiple clones of Battle Rabbit appeared, surrounding Xueqian and launching a coordinated attack. Flames and energy blasts filled the room as the battle intensified. However, Xueqian dispersed all the clones with a powerful counterattack, smirking as he declared, "Your efforts are futile. I've seen through all your tricks."
The audience across the three realms watching this clash couldn't help but marvel at Xueqian's strength. Even the combined efforts of Battle Rabbit and Ryuga seemed ineffective. Many began to worry for the duo, unsure if they could overcome their foe.
But on the battlefield, Battle Rabbit remained calm. "Is that so?" he said with confidence. "Then let's see how you handle this move."
Retrieving two new energy bottles, he announced, "Octopus, Electric Light! Best Match!" Xueqian raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued. "Octopus?" he muttered.
With a burst of energy, Battle Rabbit transformed into his Octopus Electric Light form. His armor now gleamed in pink and yellow hues. Ryuga, surprised by the new transformation, exclaimed, "I've never seen this Best Match before!"
Without wasting a moment, Battle Rabbit launched his attack. Long, glowing red tendrils extended from his suit, ensnaring Xueqian and tossing him around the room. The audience watching from the three realms let out collective sighs of relief. "So much for Xueqian's arrogance," someone remarked. "Looks like he's finally met his match."
Xueqian, now visibly shaken, struggled to regain his footing. Battle Rabbit seized the opportunity. "Ryuga, let's finish this!" he called out.
"Got it!" Ryuga replied, activating his Super Power Heavy Slash ability. He leapt into the air and brought his weapon down with immense force, slamming Xueqian into a wall. The impact left Xueqian on his knees, struggling to rise.
The audience erupted in cheers. "That was incredible!" one shouted. "Serves him right for being so cocky!" Another added, "Watching him get beaten down like this is so satisfying!"
Battle Rabbit, now back in his human form, approached Xueqian. "I knew you wouldn't see through that trick," he said confidently.
Xueqian chuckled weakly. "Impressive," he admitted. "But all the energy bottles have now been purified. My mission is complete." With that, he vanished, leaving Battle Rabbit and Ryuga to ponder his cryptic words.
The audience's excitement turned to confusion. "What did he mean by that?" one asked. "What is he planning?" another wondered. "This guy is unpredictable and dangerous," someone concluded.
Despite their victory, Battle Rabbit remained somber. Ryuga noticed his partner's mood and asked, "Why the long face? We got the box back, didn't we? We'll catch Xueqian eventually."
Battle Rabbit didn't respond immediately. Instead, he murmured, "The boss isn't at the shop."
"Soichi went out again?" Ryuga asked.
The scene shifted to the coffee shop. When Battle Rabbit returned, he confirmed that the manager, Soichi, was indeed absent. However, Soichi soon arrived, visibly excited. "Hey! Is that Pandora's Box? You actually managed to retrieve it!" he exclaimed.
But the celebratory mood was short-lived. As the camera panned over the shop, it revealed that all the energy bottles, the metal plates, and Pandora's Box had vanished. The culprit? Soichi himself.
The audience watching across the three realms was stunned. "What's happening?" one asked. "Why is Soichi taking everything?" another wondered. "Something about this feels off," someone concluded.
Just as Soichi was about to leave, Battle Rabbit's voice rang out. "It's late. Where are you going?" He was seated on the sofa, waiting for Soichi.
The audience gasped in unison. "He's been anticipating this all along!" one exclaimed. "Battle Rabbit knew something was up with Soichi!" another noted. "It's clear now that Soichi's true identity might be far from ordinary," someone concluded.
The confrontation was set, leaving everyone eager to discover the truth behind Soichi's actions and his connection to Pandora's Box.