But it means something:
- Apoo was worried at Drake refusing the alliance proposal and getting close at him
- Drake, who's already stronger in CQC, understood how Apoo DF works (hearing range + line of sight)
- Apoo himself admits that his chances depend on the fact that he's backed up by 3 Numbers
Drake did no damage cause he was interrupted by Yamato, otherwise he would've reached Apoo and the scenario would've been the same of chapter 997 (Apoo being gradually pushed back)
You know that in my opinion Apoo is a really strong pirate, but Drake is stronger and well suited to fight him especially now that he knows every detail about Apoo's ability...
Still looking forward for his
"bass drop" tho