The Thousand Sunny slowly pierced the atmosphere, and the familiar Blue Sea and green continent gradually became clear. Unlike the tension and sorrow of its departure, this return was filled with a heavy sense of hope and mission. The mature " World Seed " warmed slightly in Allen's chest, resonating strongly with the pulse of the planet beneath his feet, like the heart of a prodigal son pounding fiercely as he returned home.
The warships did not land directly in any city or at the Revolutionary Army Headquarters. Instead, guided by Sabo, they flew deep into a remote mountain range, where the energy was exceptionally pure and abundant—a "sacred site" secretly established by the Allied Forces for important ceremonies.
As the Thousand Sunny landed smoothly on the platform in the valley, the Revolutionary Army's high-ranking officials, led by Sabo and Koala, along with several representatives from the World Government (which had reached a temporary cooperation agreement with the Allied Forces) and several highly respected scholars (including Dr. Clover ), were already waiting there. All eyes were focused on Allen as he stepped off the ship, or more precisely, on the rune on his chest that emitted a soft glow.
"Welcome back! You've worked hard!" Sabo stepped forward and patted Allen and Luffy on the shoulders, his eyes filled with relief and excitement.
"Is this... the Seed that can save the world?" Koala looked at the rune, feeling the indescribable power of stability and vitality contained within it, her voice trembling slightly.
"Yes." Allen nodded solemnly. "It's mature and needs to resonate with the planet's core as soon as possible to reinforce the barrier."
Without much small talk, after a brief handover and explanation of the situation, a simple yet solemn "sowing" ceremony began at the heart of this valley—a naturally formed crystal vein that gathers the energy of the earth's veins—under the guidance of several scholars proficient in ancient rituals and geomancy.
Ritual: The Rooting of the World Seed
Allen walked to the center of the mine and sat down cross-legged. Luffy, Zoro, and other Straw Hat Pirates members, as well as Sabo, Ace, and other core allies, surrounded him, forming a protective circle.
Allen closed his eyes, his mind completely sinking into his body, guiding the power of the " World Seed." The silver-purple rune on his chest detached and floated in front of him, slowly rotating and emitting an increasingly intense light.
"In the name of waiting, with the wish to return home..."
Allen chanted softly, not a fixed incantation, but rather the condensation of his inner will.
"With your strength, we will build the foundation of this world, and keep foreign enemies at bay!"
He held the rune in his hands and slowly pushed it towards the crystalline mineral vein below.
The moment the rune touched the ore vein—
"Buzz--!"
A deep, resonant hum echoed throughout the entire planet! It wasn't a physical sound, but a tremor felt on the soul level by all beings with a certain level of perception—humans, animals, and even certain special plants!
Centered on the valley, a gentle yet incredibly solid silver-purple pillar of light shot into the sky, reaching straight into the clouds. It was not destructive, but rather like a gentle paintbrush, outlining intricate, barely visible patterns on the heavens. Immediately afterwards, countless tiny streams of light, like the roots of plants, spread at an astonishing speed along the planet's network of ley lines, permeating the oceans, the land, and the sky.
The environmental energy of the entire planet is beginning to undergo subtle changes:
Nami could clearly sense that the chaotic energy flow in the atmosphere had become gentle and orderly.
In Usopp's Observation Haki, the edge of the world, which had appeared somewhat "fragile" and "tainted" due to the invasion from another world, seemed to have been coated with a tough film.
• All the ability users felt their powers flowing more smoothly, as if the world's "background environment" had become more supportive of their existence.
While ordinary people may not be able to perceive it clearly, they inexplicably feel a sense of relief, as if a long-term oppressive gloom has been dispelled and the air has become exceptionally fresh.
The barrier is in its initial stages, but hidden dangers remain.
The pillar of light lasted for about fifteen minutes before slowly dissipating. The runes in front of Allen had disappeared, but he could clearly feel that the " World Seed " had successfully connected with the core of the planet. Its power was like invisible roots, spreading across the globe and building a powerful World Barrier. This barrier could not only effectively resist the invasion of external physical and energy levels, but also had a certain resistance to the impact of laws and information levels.
"We did it!" Chopper cheered.
"It feels like... the world has become much more solid!" Luffy grinned.
However, several scholars responsible for monitoring the ley lines and energy indices reported, "The barrier has been initially established successfully, with stability reaching 87% of expectations. However, in some areas, especially those previously severely eroded by the forces of the Abyss, the barrier structure remains somewhat weak, requiring time for the power of the ' Seed ' to be thoroughly purified and consolidated. Furthermore, the barrier will require at least seven days to fully solidify, and during this period, it may still break if subjected to excessively strong impacts."
This means they are not entirely without hope. Their home's defenses have been epically strengthened, but they are not absolutely invincible.
The Call of the Xinghai: The Parliament's Urgent Plea for Help
Just as the ceremony ended and everyone was taking a short break to celebrate this historic moment, Robin walked over quickly with a solemn expression, holding a fully decoded communicator from the " Council of Stars ".
" Allen, Luffy, Sabo, the council's emergency message has been completely deciphered." She handed the communicator to the group. "It's a set of coordinates and a distress message."
The communicator projected an unfamiliar star map, highlighting a planet alongside a message written in a universal language, which Brook translated for it:
[To ' Watcher Alliance ' Torch Dragon and his team:]
This is the K-77 ' Green Shade ' civilization. We are under massive invasion by the ' World Devourers ' fleet, the vanguard of the 'World Predator,' and our civilization's defenses are on the verge of collapse. We have observed that you have successfully acquired and utilized the power of the ' World Seed.' We implore you to lend a hand! The ' Predator ' fleet carries a device capable of eroding the very essence of the world. If this planet falls, this device may pose a potential threat to the surrounding star systems, including your newly established barrier. Coordinates are attached. We implore your response! --High Green Shade Civilization Supreme Council and Observer of the Council of Stars ]
The message was accompanied by some blurry images of battle: massive " Predator " warships, seemingly a mixture of metal and flesh, were frantically attacking a planet covered in lush vegetation. A dark green, ominous energy field was spreading across the planet's surface, causing vegetation to wither and die wherever it passed.
The atmosphere instantly turned heavy.
Having just completed the heroic feat of protecting their homeland, Xinghai immediately received a distress call.
"A device capable of eroding the very essence of the world?" Sabo frowned. "That is indeed a threat. If they are allowed to gain a foothold in the Xinghai, it will inevitably affect us sooner or later."
"They specifically asked us for help..." Nami looked at Allen and Luffy.
"Then let's go!" Luffy pressed down his Straw Hat without hesitation, his eyes bright and determined. "They need help, and those guys look like they deserve a beating! Right, Allen?"
Allen felt the heavy responsibility brought by the " World Seed " connecting him to the entire world, and then looked at the strange civilization suffering in the communicator. He thought of the " Watcher Alliance " established in the Xinghai, and the significance of the " Will Lighthouse ".
He raised his head, his gaze sweeping over his companions, over Sabo and Ace, and finally nodded firmly.
"Yes. We brought back the Seed and fortified our homes. But that doesn't mean we can close our doors and celebrate alone." Allen's voice was clear and strong. "' The Watcher Alliance ' is not just empty talk. The enemy's tentacles have reached out to our neighbors. For the sake of morality, reason, public good, and personal matters, we must take action."
He looked at Sabo: "The coalition forces..."
Sabo smiled slightly, "Go ahead without worry, we'll take care of things at home. The barrier is newly formed, and we need to stay behind to reinforce it. Ace, you..."
"Of course I'll go!" Ace grinned, platinum flames erupting from his fist. " The World-Purifying Flame is perfect for burning those life-corrupting creatures!"
"Then," Luffy waved his hand, making his decision, "Let's go! Let's take down all those ' Predator '!"
A new journey begins.
Without much time to rest, after replenishing the necessary supplies and energy, the Thousand Sunny Modified took off again, breaking through the newly reinforced World Barrier, and resolutely sailing towards the vast Xinghai, towards the coordinates of the distress call—the K-77 " Green Shade " civilization.
This time, they are not only wanderers returning home, but also " Watcher " heading to the battlefield.
The Seed of their home have been sown, and the flames of war in the Xinghai await their quelling. The Straw Hat Pirates and their allies, carrying the blessing of the World Seed and the belief in the World-Purifying Flame, embark on the first leg of their journey to seek help from the Council.