Ace seemed to grasp something. "It's like spreading out the risk... if power is concentrated in a few people, the curse can strike with precision. But if that power is spread among everyone..."
"The curse will have trouble focusing its attacks," Jinbe finished for him. "And dispersed power is more stable, harder to erode."
Although Luffy did not fully understand the theory, his instincts told him it was right. "So we need to share our power with everyone?"
Sengoku nodded. "This is indeed a viable solution. According to the theory behind the watcher bloodline, power should belong to everyone in the first place, rather than being concentrated in a few individuals."
Zoro tightened his grip on his sword hilt. "But that means giving up most of our power... will we still be able to protect the world?"
"Zoro," Luffy said, looking at him earnestly, "Lin Ye told us that true strength doesn't come from powerful individuals, but from everyone standing together. If everyone has power, wouldn't the world be safer?"
After a long, heated discussion, they finally reached a consensus. The plan was named the "watcher legacy"-most of the power held by a handful of strong individuals would be distributed among ordinary people, giving everyone a faint but stable watcher bloodline.
News spread throughout the world via Den Den Mushi. To their surprise, the plan won the support of the vast majority of awakened ones.
In Alabasta, Princess Vivi gathered all the awakened ones. "Did everyone hear? The heroes have decided to share their power with us. This isn't charity, but true equality and unity."
In Dressrosa, Donquixote Doflamingo stood in the center of the square. "I once pursued absolute power, but now I understand that sharing is true strength."
In Water Seven, the shipwrights gathered at the harbor. "Even