When Jake approached the vines, he used Explosive Touch and cyclone strike to hit all of them. He made the vines move away for a bit but ultimately failed to cut them down. They weren't just thicker. They were a lot sturdier as well... that was more than a bit troublesome, but he could think of a few ways to deal with that, as long as they don't touch him, most problems could be avoided. He only couldn't think of what to do once they touch him...
The impacts caused by his attacks made the poison air move away from Jake. However, he still could feel it draining a bit of strength and health every moment, so he couldn't trust on that strategy forever.
"What the…" Jake frowned when he saw the vines repairing themselves.