53: The Return of the Henchmen, Sudden Shift in the Situation

Gold Hook Jack quickly pushed aside his distractions. The battle was far from over, and any signs of hesitation would be his downfall. But deep inside, he couldn't shake off a sense of foreboding.

Since the beginning of the fight, he had been taking hits without being able to land a solid counterattack. The one time he had the opportunity, One-Eyed had blocked him. Gold Hook Jack was struck by the realization that this outsider, Tristan, was likely targeting him specifically. Why else would he be so thoroughly outplayed at every turn?

For now, he decided that retreating was his best option. With the fight momentarily at a standstill, he sprinted towards the Black Whale. As a Gold Grade BOSS, his basic attributes were incredibly high, and he covered a hundred meters in just a few breaths, steadily closing the gap with the Black Whale.