Five-Point Counterattack! Preparations Before the Final Battle

"The situation is more severe than we imagined," Lin Ye said.

The atmosphere in the core conference room of the Drum Kingdom Alliance headquarters was grim. Whitebeard, Kaido, Charlotte Linlin, and other top pirate powerhouses had gathered together. The recent attack by the "Voidbringers" had made everyone realize that the World Government's operation this time was no minor matter.

"The research department's report is out." Lin Ye spread a document across the conference table. "The 'Voidbringers' are a brand-new anti-Devil Fruit weapon. Through special energy fluctuations, they can greatly weaken or even completely suppress the powers of Devil Fruit users."

The head of the research department stood and adjusted his glasses. "Through analysis of the data gathered by the northern division, we discovered 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 in explanation. "During those brief three seconds, the Voidbringers' suppression effect noticeably weakens, allowing Devil Fruit abilities to temporarily recover."

Lin Ye's gaze sharpened. "That is our opening."

"Zehahahaha..." Kaido laughed wildly as he gulped down a large mouthful of liquor. "Three seconds is more than enough for me!"

Whitebeard interrupted him. "The World Government will not be defeated so easily."

At that moment, Ace suddenly rose to his feet. "I made an important discovery."

Everyone's eyes turned toward the young Fire Fist.

Ace extended his right fist, and golden flames slowly ignited over it. "During the last battle, I discovered that when my Fire Fist resonated with Lin Ye's Golden Blade, it created a special energy field."

Lin Ye picked up where he left off. "That's right. This energy field seems capable of interfering with the Voidbringers' effects. We suspect