"The energy of the seven keys is our greatest asset, but it is also the most obvious tracking marker," Lin Ye explained. "Akainu and his fleet are most likely tracking us by sensing these energy fluctuations. But if we can make clever use of that..."
"Split up the keys," Vice Admiral Tsuru suddenly proposed. "We can distribute them among different ships and have them sail along separate routes, reducing the risk of being caught all at once."
Ace immediately shook his head in objection. "That would only turn every holder into an individual target. The keys' strength lies in their unity; splitting them up would only weaken our defenses. Besides, Lin Ye's abilities and mine need the keys nearby to be fully unleashed."
The meeting room fell into a brief silence as everyone considered possible countermeasures.
"Lure the enemy in," Dragon finally broke the silence. "We can send out a frigate carrying bait capable of simulating the keys' energy fluctuations and have it proceed along the original route to draw Akainu's attention. Meanwhile, the main fleet can change course and accelerate through the Mist."
"This might work," Rayleigh said with a nod. "But someone will need to volunteer for this dangerous mission."
"My deputies can handle it," Sabo immediately offered. "They are all experienced Revolutionary Army members and can carry out a mission with this level of risk."
Dragon pondered for a moment before finally nodding. "It's decided. Have the decoy fleet prepare to depart. The other ships will alter course and prepare to accelerate through the Mist."
The plan was swiftly put into action. A small frigate was chosen as the decoy, and technicians installed seven specially made resonators aboard it, capable of simulating the energy fluctuations of the seven keys. Sabo's deputies led an elite squad onto