Luffy charged forward instead of retreating, rushing straight at the Five Elders. Just as the energies were about to collide, he followed Lin Ye's instructions and completely released the dual energies gathered around his fist.
"Gum-Gum Rocket!" Luffy shouted. This time, however, his attack was no longer merely a simple rubber ability—it contained the two-dimensional power born from the resonance between Rune Energy and the Anchor Stone.
The instant his fist collided with the Void fluctuations, a shocking explosion erupted. The Five Elders took the blow to the chest, letting out a pained grunt as he staggered back several steps. Looking down, he was astonished to find a hole burned through his robe and a clear crack across his skin, purple energy leaking from it.
"You... actually hurt me?" The Five Elders' voice was full of disbelief. The panic in his eyes turned to fury. "I'll make you pay!"
Lin Ye immediately shouted, "Luffy, don't get drawn into a fight! Our goal is to retreat and protect the Anchor Stone and Ace!"
Luffy nodded and quickly turned toward Ace, whom Sabo and the medical team had already lifted. Ace looked to be in critical condition. The wound on his chest was still bleeding, and his face was pale as paper.
"Mr. Rayleigh, take everyone and leave first!" Luffy said firmly. "Lin Ye and I will hold them off!"
Silvers Rayleigh glanced at him, understanding that this was no time to argue. "Understood. But don't take risks. If anything goes wrong, retreat immediately!"
With that, Rayleigh led Sabo and the medical team, carrying Ace as they hurried toward the temple exit. The entire structure continued to collapse, massive stone pillars crashing down and blocking parts of the passage.
Seeing this, the Five Elders let out a furious roar. His Voidified right