"The situation is more dire than we imagined." Lin Ye's voice echoed through the conference room, grave yet resolute.
The atmosphere in the core conference room of the Drum Kingdom Alliance Headquarters was heavy. Whitebeard, Kaido, Charlotte Linlin, and other top pirate powerhouses had gathered together, every face stern. The recent attack by the "Voidbringers" had made everyone realize that the World Government's operation was far from a trivial matter.
"The research department's report is ready." Lin Ye spread a document across the conference table. "The 'Voidbringers' are a new type of anti-Devil Fruit weapon. Through special energy fluctuations, they can greatly weaken or even completely suppress the power of Devil Fruit Users."
The head of the research department stood and adjusted his glasses. "After analyzing data collected by the northern division, we found that the Voidbringers' energy fluctuations are not continuously stable, but cyclical. Every seventy-eight seconds, there is a weak period lasting roughly three seconds."
"A weak period?" Whitebeard asked, stroking his beard.
"Yes," the research chief nodded. "During those brief three seconds, the Voidbringers' suppressive effect noticeably weakens, and Devil Fruit abilities can temporarily recover."
Lin Ye's eyes sharpened. "That's our opening."
"Wororororo..." Kaido laughed wildly as he gulped down a mouthful of liquor. "Three seconds is more than enough for me!"
"Don't let your guard down," Whitebeard cut in. "The World Government won't be defeated so easily. We need a more thorough plan."
Just then, Ace suddenly rose to his feet. "I made an important discovery."
Everyone turned their attention to the young Fire Fist.
Ace extended his right fist, and golden flames slowly ignited around it. "During the last battle, I discovered that when my Fire Fist resonated with Lin Ye's Golden Blade, it formed a special energy field."
Lin Ye continued, "That's right. This