Having gained the qualification to repair and condensed the " Light of the Heart " containing the three true meanings of order, Chaos, and existence, the Straw Hat Pirates began their arduous attempt to repair the Scar of Origin. This was not a simple matter of infusing energy, but rather required using the Light of the Heart as a medium to perceive, understand, and "weave" the broken rule structure at the wound site.
Allen, Luffy, Robin, as the core of the Light of the Heart, hovered in front of the Thousand Sunny, facing the enormous cosmic scar. The other crew members did their best to protect it and ensure that the process was not disturbed.
Allen closed his eyes and extended the perception of "order" within his Light of the Heart, like the most precise probe, touching that tiny crack. The feedback was complex and chaotic, filled with the painful cries of the broken rules and the stubborn erosion of the power of " Void ".
"I can feel it..." Allen's voice echoed in everyone's minds, tinged with a heavy tone, "The lines of order at the crack... are broken, twisted, and even 'corroded' by the power of ' Void.' We need to clear away those alien energies first before we can attempt to reconnect and reinforce them."
Upon hearing this, Luffy grinned, "Cleanse? That's my specialty!" With a thought, the characteristics of " Chaos " and "freedom" within his Light of the Heart were activated, and a vibrant, unrestrained will to liberate surged towards the cracks like a gentle flood. This power was not destructive, but rather, with its infinite variability and possibilities, it "washed away" the rigid, lifeless Void energy. Wherever the ripples of laughter passed, the Void energy, as if encountering its nemesis, began to loosen and disintegrate.
Robin guides the power of "existence" within the Light of the Heart, like a loving mother, soothing the damaged consciousness of rules at the cracks, strengthening those "existence" concepts belonging to this universe that have not yet been completely eroded, providing a stable "foundation" for subsequent repairs.
With the three working together, the Light of the Heart, like warm threads, began to carefully "stitch" together the tiny crack. This process was extremely slow and incredibly energy-consuming. Reconnecting each thread required precise control and massive energy support. Franky turned the Thousand Sunny's energy reactor to maximum output, Nami precisely allocated every bit of energy, while Zoro, Sanji, and the others vigilantly watched their surroundings, guarding against any potential external interference.
However, the work of repairing the cosmic barrier clearly cannot be completely concealed.
Just as the repairs reached a critical point, the darkness deep within the rift surged once more! Several even larger, more solidified Gray Fleet vanguard units, radiating terrifying pressure, burst forth from the rift like sharks that had smelled blood! Their objective was clear—to interrupt the repair process and destroy the core of the Light of the Heart!
"They're here! Stop them!" Jinbe roared, leading the charge.
The battle erupted instantly! These vanguard units were far more powerful than the energy parasites and scout units encountered before. Their attacks not only possessed a strong corrosive effect on the rules, but could even distort the surrounding space and time to a certain extent, creating deadly traps.
"ROOM: Shambles!" Luo unleashed his spatial abilities to the fullest, attempting to divide and transfer these units, but the opponent's rule resistance was extremely high, and the surgical space was extremely unstable.
" Three-Sword Style: Ultimate Technique: One Thought Three Thousand!" Zoro's slash tore through the Void, but could only leave deep cuts on the opponent's hard armor, failing to kill in one blow.
" Ifrit Jambe - Barbecue Feast - Modified!" Sanji's kick, imbued with the afterglow of the World-Purifying Flame and the Light of the Heart, was somewhat effective, but still couldn't quickly resolve the situation.
The battle was extremely fierce, Thousand Sunny's shields fluctuated violently under the enemy's intense firepower. Only with Usopp's chaff, Chopper's power-up potion, and Brook's soul attack providing full support could they barely stabilize the front line.
Meanwhile, Allen, Luffy, Robin at the core had to ignore the fierce battle outside and concentrate entirely on the repair work. With their best efforts, the Light of the Heart steadily and continuously wove the rules, and the tiny crack was slowly healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
When the last trace of Void energy was dispelled by Luffy's will to liberate, and the final thread of rule was reconnected by Allen's power of order, and stabilized by Robin's Power of Existence—
Buzz!!!
A gentle yet immense wave, centered on the repair point, instantly spread throughout the entire Scar of Origin! The repaired crack emitted a pure light that blended seamlessly with the surrounding traces! The entire Scar of Origin seemed to tremble slightly, and the rules it emitted became even more stable and profound!
First repair successful!
Although this is just a tiny speck on a massive wound, it proves the effectiveness of the " Light of the Heart " and demonstrates their ability to repair the barriers of the universe!
"We did it! We did it!" Chopper exclaimed, tears welling in his eyes.
However, before they could celebrate, the Scar Keeper's consciousness returned, carrying a hint of urgency:
"A minor crack has been repaired... however, cracks are everywhere, the shadow on the other side has been alerted... a larger-scale counterattack... is imminent..."