Overview
- Jin-Woo’s confrontation with Thomas Andre is motivated by Hwang Dong-Soo’s vendetta, extending beyond sheer strength.
- The significant encounter during the International Guild Conference promises an intense battle.
- Jin-Woo is expected to secure victory despite facing Andre’s formidable power.
Following the thrilling showdown with the Ant King, Solo Leveling enthusiasts eagerly anticipate Jin-Woo’s next major clash. The recent anime introduction of Thomas Andre during the Jeju Island arc has ignited interest regarding when these two titans of strength will meet. Although they have yet to confront one another, the underlying tension is palpable.
In the course of the Jeju Island arc, Thomas Andre arrived in Korea not to participate in the fourth raid but instead to engage with Go Gun-Hee. His trip from America was driven by the desire to ensure that his guild member, Hwang Dong-Soo, was prevented from joining the raid. Although Thomas possesses the capability to handle an S-rank dungeon break, he demanded a substantial fee from the hunter association before considering participation.
This piece includes spoilers from the Solo Leveling manhwa and its corresponding novel series.
Motivation Behind Jin-Woo’s Fight with Thomas Andre
Hwang Dong-Soo: The Catalyst for Conflict
Sung Jin-Woo thrives in combat against magical creatures and formidable dungeon bosses. While he is also capable of battling hunters, like his previous encounters with Kang Tae-Shik and Hwang Dong-Suk’s group, he requires a substantial impetus to challenge a national-level hunter like Thomas Andre. A mere desire to determine superiority would not justify endangering the political balance between the Korean and American Hunter Associations.
The anticipated confrontation is largely fueled by Hwang Dong-Soo’s vendetta against Jin-Woo, stemming from a deep-seated motive to avenge his brother, Hwang Dong-Suk, who perished mysteriously alongside his group. Although Dong-Soo has been plotting against Jin-Woo from the start, he has been waiting for an opportune moment, which is now drawing near.
“Everything that makes your heart beat faster is beautiful.”— Thomas Andre.
Nevertheless, Hwang Dong-Soo operates under Thomas Andre’s authority as a member of the Scavenger Guild. Given Thomas’s allegiance to his guild members, any actions directed at Dong-Soo would inevitably provoke a response from him, thereby setting the stage for Jin-Woo and Thomas’s confrontation.
Timing of the Jin-Woo and Thomas Andre Encounter
Fight Details Unveiled
Jin-Woo’s battle with Thomas Andre is slated for the International Guild Conference arc, unfolding after the Japan Crisis Arc. This showdown will commence in chapter 145 and continue through chapter 147 of the manhwa. As previously stated, Hwang Dong-Soo will instigate the confrontation due to his insatiable need for vengeance against Jin-Woo and Jin-Ho, the latter of whom merely attends the conference.
As events unfold, Hwang Dong-Soo will take Jin-Ho hostage while Jin-Woo is preoccupied with other matters. Upon discovering Jin-Ho’s disappearance, Jin-Woo will dispatch his shadows to locate him, culminating in a successful identification by a high orc. Meanwhile, Thomas and the Scavenger Guild will race against time to find Hwang Dong-Soo before Jin-Woo can intervene. Unluckily for them, Jin-Woo will confront Dong-Soo ahead of Thomas’s arrival.
“I’ll have to stop you by force.”— Thomas Andre to Sung Jin-Woo.
The clash between Jin-Woo and Hwang Dong-Soo will be overwhelmingly one-sided, resulting in Jin-Woo brutally dismantling Dong-Soo. This act will trigger Thomas’s intervention as he rises to defend Hwang Dong-Soo’s honor and the pride of the Scavenger Guild. Although Thomas will initially seek to defuse the situation, Jin-Woo will meet his overtures with scorn.
Predictions: Who Will Triumph?
Outcome of the Battle
Despite the immense strength possessed by Thomas Andre, it is anticipated that Jin-Woo will claim victory in their anticipated duel, shocking onlookers and members of the Scavenger Guild. Jin-Woo’s ferocity is expected to render Thomas severely injured, requiring the collective efforts of healers to stabilize him. Without his status as a national-level hunter or a ruler’s vessel, Thomas would likely not have survived such catastrophic injuries.
“Kill Sung Jin-Woo for me.”— Hwang Dong-Soo to Thomas Andre.
This showdown could have been avoided had it not been for Hwang Dong-Soo and his malevolent agenda. However, the confrontation allows both Jin-Woo and Thomas to gain valuable insights into each other’s abilities and limitations. The resulting dynamics would undoubtedly differ significantly, as the conflict introduces a new layer of interaction within Solo Leveling. Fans of this enthralling series can look forward to the electrifying portrayal of this battle in future anime adaptations.