The battle between Nami and CP9’s Kalifa concludes with Nami demonstrating her growth as a strategist. Despite being physically outclassed, Nami uses her to outmaneuver Kalifa's Soap-Soap Fruit powers:
: Nami creates five illusory copies of herself to confuse Kalifa. One of these mirages is famously rendered as a "small and chunky" version, providing a brief moment of comedic relief in an otherwise intense battle.
: Kalifa attempts to counter with a tidal wave of bubbles, but Nami anticipates this. She releases a powerful horizontal lightning bolt that pierces through Kalifa's defenses, finally defeating the CP9 agent and securing her assigned key. Dealing with "Monster" Chopper
While the others deal with Chopper, the comedic and tactical struggle of Zoro and Sogeking (Usopp) finally comes to an end. Having been handcuffed together for several episodes, they are finally liberated:
: The episode emphasizes the looming threat of the Buster Call, which has been initiated and is rapidly approaching Enies Lobby.
: Now freed from the "handcuff sword" handicap, Zoro is ready to take on Kaku in a serious 1v1 duel, while Sogeking regains his mobility to support the crew. Key Takeaways
Watch these breakdowns and reactions to see Nami's tactical victory and the resolution of the Chopper rampage in Episode 296:
: Knowing that Devil Fruit users are weakened by the sea, Franky uses his Coup de Vent (air cannon) to blast the massive Chopper out of the tower and into the surrounding ocean. This successfully forces him back into his small, unconscious "Brain Point" form. Freeing the Duo: Zoro and Sogeking