Resonance of the Keys and an Ancient Prophecy

Lin Ye sat in the empty seat beside Ace and gently placed the Dawn Blade across his lap. Strangely, the blade began to tremble slightly, as if it sensed the keys at the center of the table.

"First," Dragon said, sweeping his gaze over everyone, "let us confirm the status of the seven keys. Ace holds the Flame Key; the Wind Key is in my possession; Whitebeard safeguards the Sea Key; Sabo has the Earth Key; the Thunder Key was entrusted to Kaku; Robin watches over the Shadow Key; and the final Purification Chain was just successfully recovered from Marine Headquarters by Lin Ye and Vice Admiral Tsuru."

Dragon pointed to the six keys at the center. "According to ancient records, the seven keys must be gathered at a specific location—the Dimensional Convergence Point at Laugh Tale—and activated through a specific ritual before they can repair the damaged Dimensional Barrier."

"Now, Lin Ye." Dragon looked at him. "Please place the final key in the center. Although the Dawn Blade was not mentioned in the original records, it clearly resonates with the Purification Chain. We need to understand its purpose."

Lin Ye nodded, rose to his feet, and slowly drew the Dawn Blade from its sheath. The blade shimmered with an unusual light beneath the room's lamps, its runes flickering in and out of view. He walked to the center of the round table and gently laid the sword beside the other six keys.

The moment the Dawn Blade touched the pedestal, something incredible happened—all the keys began to emit a faint glow at once. Their lights connected into lines, forming a complex geometric pattern in the air. The meeting room lights suddenly flickered, and an invisible wave of energy swept through the room, leaving everyone present with a strange sensation.