Linking All Things, Transcending Boundaries

"These people... something's wrong with them!" After repelling the third wave of attacks, Ivankov shouted to Boa Hancock as she arrived to support him. "Look at their eyes!"

Only then did Boa Hancock notice that some of the fallen enemies had an unnatural purple glow in their eyes. Even after suffering fatal wounds, they did not die immediately, but continued to wriggle in grotesque poses.

"Void Corruption," Boa Hancock murmured, her unease deepening. "The situation is worse than we imagined."

The battle continued for hours. Though the Amazon warriors fought valiantly, the enemy's numbers seemed endless. Worse still, fires had broken out across the island, and thick smoke obscured their vision. Communications gradually descended into chaos, making it difficult to grasp the situation in each combat zone.

"We need to understand the overall situation," Boa Hancock told Ivankov during a brief respite. "I'm going to use the Link Key's first power—Expanded Vision."

Ivankov's expression turned grave. "Do you need me to cover you?"

"No. Keep commanding the battle," Boa Hancock said firmly. "Make sure the evacuation route is secure. I need to find somewhere quiet."

Ivankov nodded and left, while Boa Hancock returned to the interior of the temple and sat cross-legged before the altar. She took a deep breath, lightly touched the Link Key around her wrist, and began channeling its energy.

"Link all things, transcend all boundaries," she softly chanted the ancient incantation. "In the guardian's name, I request Expanded Vision."

The light from the bracelet suddenly intensified. Golden strands of energy spread across Boa Hancock's skin, flowing like living creatures. In an instant, she felt a powerful pull as her consciousness was violently drawn from her body, rising into the air in the form of energy to overlook the entire sea.

In this state, Boa Hancock's sight