National Level Hunters: The Ultimate Force to Conquer Jeju Island Dungeon!

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Summary

  • National Level Hunters could have easily reclaimed Jeju Island without luring ants away.
  • Thomas Andre and Christopher Reed’s powers would have overwhelmed Ant Queen and Ant King.
  • Liu Zhigang and Siddharth Bachchan could have handled the ant army with ease.

The Jeju Island arc in ‘Solo Leveling’ revolves around an impressive operation undertaken by a combined team of Korean and Japanese hunters, aiming to retake the abandoned island from rampaging magical creatures that have been evolving. After the S-rank dungeon rupture, numerous attempts to regain control over this area were made, yet all ended unsuccessfully. The last endeavor would’ve met the same fate if not for Sung Jinwoo’s strategic intervention at the right moment. With his near divine abilities, he significantly altered the course of the battle, ensuring victory for the hunters.

Pondering over the challenge of repeating a feat, since an S-rank dungeon had only been successfully cleared once before, and considering that national-level hunters were not initially deployed to Jeju Island, one might wonder what would have transpired if they had been sent there, emulating the success of the first S-rank gate break. To grasp this scenario, it’s crucial to appreciate where the title “National Level Hunter” comes from.

Who are the National Level Hunters?

Strongest Hunters in the World

  • Webtoon Debut: Chapter 83
  • Skills: Ruler’s Authority and Spiritual Body Manifestation

In the past, long before significant events transpired, an initial S-rank Gate emerged along the Western Coast of America. Despite the tireless attempts of local hunters to control it, a catastrophic dungeon breach eventually occurred, causing widespread disorder and devastation. Matters became even more dire when Kamish, the dreaded dungeon ruler, made an appearance. This powerful entity was beyond comprehension for any hunter worldwide, and his bloodthirsty obsession with humans drove him to unleash destruction, leaving nothing intact in his wake.

Everything that makes your heart beat faster is beautiful. ~ Thomas Andre

During the heat of the battle, it appeared as if Kamish was invincible. However, a group of five valiant hunters eventually united to challenge the dungeon boss. The team consisted of Liu Zhigang from China, Siddharth Bachchan from India, an unidentified healer-type hunter, Christopher Reed from America, and Thomas Andre. This band of heroes eventually succeeded in defeating Kamish and conquering the initial S-rank dungeon. For their courageous deeds, they received influence equivalent to that of a nation and were bestowed the title of National Level Hunters.

Can National Level Hunters Reclaim the Jeju Island?

Thomas Andre and His Friends Could Have Easily Cleared the Jeju Island Dungeon

In the original tale, Jeju Island was predominantly reclaimed due to Sung Jinwoo’s seemingly divine abilities, who shielded the Jeju Island rescue team from annihilation. If he hadn’t vanquished the Ant King, the mixed Korean and Japanese group would have had little hope of survival. The only significant feat of the rescue party might have been their victory over the Ant Queen.

During the pre-raid meeting, it was planned that the Japanese would strategically divert the ants from their queen in order for the Koreans to seclude her and eliminate her. With the queen removed, it was expected that the ants’ ability to reproduce would cease, leading to their potential extinction within a year. However, they overlooked one crucial factor – the Ant King.

If the National Level Hunters had chosen to raid Jeju Island using their current strategy, they might have made a mistake. Given that they had one of the world’s top healers as part of their team, if they had coordinated their attack effectively, they would have been extremely hard to defeat. This implies that they could have confidently assaulted the Ant Queen’s nest without needing to first provoke the advanced ants into leaving it.

Thomas Andre, together with Christopher Reed, would’ve likely overpowered the Ant Queen and Ant King effortlessly. Being adept at Spiritual Body Manifestation, they could transform into terrifying humanoid creatures. Their extraordinary physical power, coupled with abilities like Capture, Reinforcement, and Fire generation, would have put the Ant Queen and Ant King in a tough spot, barely allowing them to last for several minutes.

In essence, Liu Zhigang and Siddharth Bachchan might have easily dealt with the ant army. Zhigang’s skill would have been terrifying for the ants in the queen’s nest, as he seamlessly cut down every adversary within his reach. Conversely, Siddharth could have ensured no ant slipped away, maintaining control over the situation. Even if any of them were harmed, the healing type hunter accompanying them would have swiftly mended their wounds. Although details about the first S-rank dungeon raid are scarce, it’s likely that he significantly contributed to each team member surviving Kamish. Similarly, at Jeju Island, he might have played a similar protective role.

Well, being a little frustrated is better than being dead, I’m sure! ~ Thomas Andre

In any conceivable situation, only if Ant King and his troops were able to slay the healer could they catch the National-Level Hunters off guard. However, even in this highly improbable event, the combined strength of Liu, Siddharth, Christopher, and Thomas would have been far too powerful for the magical creatures on Jeju Island to overpower. Consequently, regardless of Ant King’s efforts or the evolution of his ant army, the National-Level Hunters’ victory was almost inevitable.

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2025-05-21 18:19