Three million units of Life Force. Forget three million—the Black Ring's reserves had never even topped one million.
Werther desperately needed Life Force. Strengthening his Haki and his Physical Strength both required vast amounts of it.
After attacking Duke Inuarashi and Boss Nekomamushi with the Lightning Treasure for a while, Werther stopped.
Generating the Lightning Treasure so rapidly greatly increased the stamina and lightning it consumed.
Once Werther stopped, Duke Inuarashi and Boss Nekomamushi stood panting, their heads beaded with cold sweat.
The cat and dog had not used much stamina, but Werther's Lightning Treasure was so fast that the threat of death had hung over them every moment.
He had already absorbed three million units of Life Force, yet Intent Blood showed no sign of stopping.
Werther could tell, however, that the flow of Life Force had slowed considerably.
In two minutes at most, Zunesha's Life Force would be drained dry.
"Old dog, what do we do? We can't get close. This guy's too strong."
Duke Inuarashi said nothing. He had no answer either.
Werther was this strong even with his movements restricted. Once he was free, he might well slaughter the entire Mink Tribe by himself.
Duke Inuarashi was worrying for nothing. Werther had no intention of wiping out the Mink Tribe.
He had come only to absorb Zunesha's Life Force. He held no grudge against the Mink Tribe, and once he drained Zunesha dry, he would leave.
Destroying someone else's home was bad enough. Wiping out their entire people afterward would be going too far.
"Duke Inuarashi, Boss Nekomamushi, how about we make a deal?"
Werther's words left the gathered Minks baffled.
"Save your breath! Today, either you die or we do."
Duke Inuarashi and Boss Nekomamushi charged at Werther again.
This time, the Minks who had