In Weevil's understanding, Conqueror's Haki was nothing more than a means of intimidating enemies far weaker than himself.
Simply put, it was for clearing out fodder.
But all along, compared to using Conqueror's Haki to clear out fodder, he preferred the feeling of cutting enemies down directly.
Thus, in countless battles where he had faced overwhelming numbers, he had rarely used Conqueror's Haki. He had even been unaware that it could be attached to attacks just like Armament Haki.
Until now, Maud's words rang out in his heart like a thunderclap.
"Conqueror's Haki... can also be 'coated'...?"
Weevil had never imagined such a possibility. His existing understanding had been dealt a tremendous blow, and his face immediately went blank.
His severe injuries caused blood to gush from his nose and mouth.
Outside Impel Down, he had already been struck once by Maud's Shadow Avoidance.
But he hadn't suffered overly serious injuries then.
This time, however, was completely different.
The strength draining away along with his blood clearly conveyed a message to Weevil.
That was—
He had completely lost the ability to fight Maud.
"I'm taking your shadow."
Maud walked toward the swaying Weevil.
That all-out Shadow Avoidance—Revised from earlier could instantly kill any enemy below a nine-star physique, provided it landed head-on.
But Maud knew very well that with Weevil's physical toughness, he could withstand the attack at the cost of severe injuries.
That was also the result Maud wanted to see.
Watching Maud approach one step after another, Weevil's face twisted viciously. How could he obediently let Maud take his shadow?
Yet no matter how he directed his thoughts, his heavily injured body could no longer respond.
He could only stand motionless where he was. He could barely even keep hold of his naginata.
"I-I'm Whitebeard Jr.!!!"
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