Aokiji collapsed onto the bone-chilling ice. As he fell, the cold radiating from his body slowly faded.
But the ice covering the island remained. The air was so cold that Werther could see his own breath.
Aokiji no longer posed any threat. Few people could keep struggling after Intent Blood pierced them—unless they were monsters like Kaido.
Jack knew that better than anyone. Werther had once pinned him to the ground with Intent Blood, and he never wanted to relive that terrifying feeling.
Jack was certain Aokiji couldn't put up any more resistance. He dropped his beast form and returned to human shape.
In the distance, Doffy moved his fingers again. A white thread as thick as a finger wrapped around Aokiji, coated in Armament Haki.
Werther had seen that kind of thread before. Doffy had shown it to him when they sparred. The Birdcage was made from threads like these.
Doffy was clearly wary of Aokiji, and who could blame him? A former Marine Admiral had tried to take him down with him. Anyone would be on edge.
The three of them approached Aokiji, who was nearly unconscious.
"How should we deal with him, Werther? Should we force him to tell us why he attacked the Weapons Factory?"
Werther shook his head, rejecting Doffy's suggestion.
"No, that isn't important. Since he'd rather die than talk, that Weapons Factory can be his burial offering."
As he spoke, Werther drew the other Intent Blood from his waist and walked slowly toward Aokiji.
"I still respect the kind of man you are. But since you chose to betray us, I'll have to kill you.
"Goodbye, Aokiji."
Lightning flickered across Intent Blood's blade. Werther was about to cut off Aokiji's head with it.
Just then, a roar came from the distance.
"Kuzan, turn