Luffy added, "They plan to launch an attack tonight, completely shut down the protective formation, and allow more Void Creatures to invade the island."
Lin Ye rose to his feet, his gaze resolute. "Time is running out. We must split up. Luffy, Ace, stay on Aurora Island to deal with the traitor crisis and protect our people. Kizaru and I will secretly head to Marineford to search for the fourth Anchor Stone."
"Just the two of you?" Luffy asked worriedly.
Lin Ye smiled faintly. "Don't worry. I'll leave some of the Starheart Stone's energy with you to strengthen the power of your markings. And don't forget, we still have a powerful ally—the Shadow Dance and the Revolutionary Army."
Ace suddenly understood. "Sabo! I can contact him and have him lead the Revolutionary Army to support Aurora Island!"
"Exactly." Lin Ye nodded. "The Revolutionary Army can ostensibly 'attack' Aurora Island while actually protecting it from the Void Creatures' invasion. That will also distract the Five Elders, giving Kizaru and me a chance to infiltrate Marineford."
Once the plan was settled, Lin Ye bid Claire farewell and headed to the agreed-upon bay to meet Kizaru. The night was already deep, and the shifting aurora cast a veil of purple radiance over the mysterious island.
Kizaru was already waiting there. He had removed his shattered mask and returned to his usual languid demeanor, though the Void Core on his forehead still flickered with a faint purple glow.
"Ready to step into the tiger's den, Transcending Shadow?" Kizaru asked lazily.
Lin Ye nodded, his eyes firm. "To stop Dimensional Fusion, it is worth trying."
Kizaru snorted. "You know that if the mission fails, we'll both die."
"Then we won't fail," Lin Ye replied calmly. "We both have too many reasons not to give up."