As they spiraled down the other side of the mountain, a giant shadow blocked the sun. Laboon. The massive whale was waiting.
But Amine saw something the others didn't. Laboon's scars weren't just from hitting the mountain—they were covered in 'Eraser Ink', preventing them from healing.
"Someone is using this whale as a test subject for the Eraser system," Amine whispered.
Luffy was about to punch the whale, but Amine stepped forward. "Wait, Luffy! Let me 'edit' this."
Amine drew a 'Healing Layer' over Laboon's head. As the drawing merged with reality, the whale's roar changed from pain to relief. But the system gave a chilling warning:
[System Alert: Your 'Edit' has been detected by the Origin Author. He is watching you now.]