He mentioned it was similar to Shiryuu's situation. Shiryuu started as an ally of the world government, then was cast away, and thus decided to join Blackbeard. Sounds a lot like a set up for Aokiji. Though, I'm thinking if that is indeed the case, it's more likely just Aokiji infiltrating Blackbeard's crew to exploit a weakness from within or something.
I was just thinking about it just now. I was wondering how Luffy would beat an ability like Bartolomeu's, but I think it makes sense now that Oda is building him up for some sort of role as a sacrifice. Bartolomeu is going to try to save Luffy during the next fight, and somebody is going to smash through the barrier and knock the guy out.Bartolomeu is a fanboy... i love One Piece, i love everything about it. I want to marry it and make sweet love all night long in our honeymoon.