"Or rather, they opposed the Five Elders' plan," Rayleigh said thoughtfully. "The collapse of Dimensional Balance would also be a disaster for the Void World. They may be protecting their homeland in their own way."
Dragon swiftly adjusted the plan. "Since the Void Creatures are not an immediate threat, we can concentrate more forces on dealing with Akainu and the Five Elders. Lin Ye, Ace, go with Rayleigh. Take the other key holders and head for the 'heart' immediately. Sabo and I will lead the troops in establishing a defensive line along the coast."
The landing team was quickly assembled: Lin Ye, Ace, Rayleigh, and the holders of the other five keys—Sanji, Zoro, Chopper, Brook, and Robin. The eight of them approached the shore in a small boat, cautiously advancing through the passage formed by the Void Creatures.
The moment they set foot on Laugh Tale, everyone felt a strange Energy Fluctuation, as though the entire island were breathing and pulsating. For Lin Ye and Ace, the sensation was even stronger. They could clearly sense the energy flowing toward the island's center, guiding their path forward.
"Let's go." Lin Ye took a deep breath and looked toward the island's center, where a translucent purple tower flickered in and out of view. "Truth and hope are both waiting for us there."
The landing team passed through the corridor formed by the Void Creatures and headed deeper into the island. Lin Ye, Ace, and Rayleigh led the way, with Dragon and Sabo close behind. Although the initial plan had been for Dragon to remain on the coast and establish the defensive line, it was ultimately decided that the Revolutionary Army's other senior officers would handle the defense while Dragon himself joined the core team. As the leader of the Revolutionary Army, he