Luffy added, "They planned to launch an attack tonight, shut down the protective array completely, and let more Void Creatures invade the island."
Lin Ye rose to his feet, his gaze resolute. "Time is running out. We must split up. Luffy, Ace, stay on Aurora Island. Deal with the traitor crisis and protect the people. Kizaru and I will secretly head to Marineford to find the fourth Anchor Stone."
"Just the two of you?" Luffy asked worriedly.
Lin Ye smiled faintly. "Don't worry. I'll leave some of the Starheart Stone's energy with you to strengthen the power of your markings. Besides, don't forget we have a powerful ally—the Shadow Dance and the Revolutionary Army."
Ace suddenly understood. "Sabo! I can contact him and have him lead the Revolutionary Army to support Aurora Island!"
"Exactly." Lin Ye nodded. "The Revolutionary Army can 'attack' Aurora Island on the surface, while actually protecting it from the Void Creatures' invasion. That will also distract the Five Elders and give Kizaru and me a chance to infiltrate Marineford."
Once the plan had been finalized, Lin Ye bid Claire farewell and headed to the agreed-upon bay to meet Kizaru. The night was already deep, and the shifting aurora draped the mysterious island in a violet glow.
Kizaru was already waiting there. He had removed his shattered mask and returned to his usual languid demeanor, though the Void Core on his forehead still flickered with a faint purple light.
"Ready to walk into the tiger's den, Shadow of Traversal?" Kizaru asked lazily.
Lin Ye nodded, his eyes firm. "To stop Dimensional Fusion, it's worth trying."
Kizaru snorted. "You know that if the mission fails, we'll both die."
"Then don't fail," Lin Ye replied calmly. "We both have too many reasons we can't give up."
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