Connor brews and drinks it, which gives him the power to turn invisible as well as summon spectral wolves to aid him. The Clan Mother is killed in a raid led by General Benedict Arnold, leading Connor to head out to Valley Forge and kill him. With his dying breath, Arnold reveals that he had been mind controlled by Washington, and directs Connor to seek the aid of Benjamin Franklin. However, Connor is knocked out and captured by General Israel Putnam, who takes him to Boston to be executed. Connor manages to escape his cell and is reunited with Kanen'tó:kon, who is part of a resistance group led by Samuel Adams. Kanen'tó:kon finds more Tea, but Connor drinks it to prevent him from drinking it himself, granting him the ability to transform into an eagle. With his newfound powers, Connor tracks down Franklin and frees him from Washington's control. Repentant, Franklin agrees to help Connor eliminate Washington. However, Putnam ambushes and kills Adams and his rebels. With no other choice, Connor and Franklin seize a ship to escape Boston. Putnam attempts to stop them but is killed by Connor. Connor, Franklin, and Kanen'tó:kon then set sail to New York, where Washington is building a massive pyramid. Upon arriving in New York, their ship is attacked by Washington's navy, scattering the crew. Kanen'tó:kon sacrifices himself to protect Franklin from Washington, and Connor decides to drink the Tea again, which grants him the strength of a bear. They then encounter another resistance group led by Thomas Jefferson attempting to attack Washington's pyramid. Connor helps Jefferson's rebels withdraw, and works to gain additional support. Washington then addresses the people with a speech, boasting about his plans to invade England and enslave its people for the benefit of America. Eventually, Connor manages to sow enough chaos and enough support that the entire city rises up against Washington. Using a special key provided by Franklin, Connor infiltrates the pyramid and confronts Washington on the roof. Washington is defeated, and as Connor reaches for the Scepter, he is returned to his own timeline. Terrified by the Apple's power, Washington orders Connor to throw it into the sea where it can never be found. Back at his office, Washington is met by an unknown man who suggests he should become the king of the United States. Washington flatly refuses to consider the thought and the man disappears the moment Connor tosses the Apple into the sea. Work on "Assassin's Creed III" began in January 2010 (almost immediately after the release of "Assassin's Creed II") by a senior team of Ubisoft developers.