Most shocking of all, under the starlight, everyone could clearly see that the Void Core in the center of Kizaru's forehead had not completely eroded his consciousness. A faint yet resilient golden glow wrapped around the core like a barrier, preventing the Void Energy from spreading completely.
"Borsalino..." Lin Ye said softly, a flash of realization in his eyes. "You're resisting the control!"
Kizaru dropped to his knees in pain, clutching his head as his facial muscles twitched violently. Golden light and purple energy clashed fiercely within him. "Kill... me..." he forced out with difficulty.
Lin Ye immediately changed tactics, stepping forward and pointing the Anchor Stone directly at the Void Core on Kizaru's forehead. "Luffy, Ace, help me hold him steady!"
The two understood and stepped forward to pin down Kizaru's shoulders. Lin Ye took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and immersed his consciousness in the Anchor Stone. A stream of pure star energy flowed down his arm and into Kizaru's body, resonating with that faint golden light.
"Synchronize with me, Borsalino," Lin Ye said calmly but firmly. "Focus on your will to resist."
Star Energy intertwined with the golden light, forming a temporary barrier that suppressed the Void Energy for the moment. Kizaru's struggles gradually subsided, and the purple glow in his eyes faded, restoring his signature lazy gaze.
"Oh my... what a bother..." Kizaru said in his drawn-out tone. Though weak, it was undeniably his own consciousness speaking. "Thank you, Transcending Shadow."
"You weren't completely controlled?" Luffy asked in surprise.
Kizaru slowly sat up and rubbed his temples. "This was Akainu's secret mission. I pretended to be controlled by the Five Elders, but I was actually infiltrating them to investigate." He pointed at the Void Core on his forehead. "This thing really can control people, but