Ultimate Mission

"They had made some kind of deal with the Void Visitors, trading for near-eternal life and extraordinary power. In return, they had to help the Void Visitors enter our world."

Ace stopped in his tracks. The information sent a chill down his spine. "If that's true, the enemy we're facing is even more terrifying than we imagined."

"Yes." Whitebeard's expression was grave. "This isn't merely a struggle for power—it's a battle for survival. Remember, no matter what happens, never underestimate the will of the Clan of D. Just as Roger said, 'D' will surely stir up another storm."

Ace left the captain's quarters and stood on the deck, gazing into the distance. The clouds on the horizon shifted unpredictably, as though foretelling the tremendous changes to come. In his palm, the D-shaped mark glowed faintly, echoing the special star formed by the Truth Seed in the distant sky.

The Revolutionary Army Headquarters was located on a hidden island surrounded by storms all year round, a place outsiders could scarcely hope to find. Its layers of defenses and camouflage measures made the base one of the most impregnable fortresses in the world. Sabo's ship passed through the final reef barrier and finally arrived at the place he called home.

On the deck, his Revolutionary Army comrades warmly welcomed his return, but Sabo could feel the tension hanging over the base. Soldiers hurried back and forth, communications officers constantly relayed information, and the lights in the medical and research areas remained on through the night.

"The world is changing," Korda, who had come to receive him, briefly explained. "Since the Moonlight Island incident, Headquarters has remained at the highest alert level."

"Where is Mr. Dragon?" Sabo asked bluntly. "I have important intelligence that needs to be reported immediately."

Korda led Sabo through