He won't shine much without some new attacks.
His mentor can use flying attacks with his damn eyelashes. And he supposedly defeated him.
I don't remember, was it mentioned that he defeated him or implied?
He won't shine much without some new attacks.
His mentor can use flying attacks with his damn eyelashes. And he supposedly defeated him.
I don't remember, was it mentioned that he defeated him or implied?
I cringe at that hell memories attack how in the fuk does he lights up his whole body with fire and hes not even eaten Mera Mera no mi. At least the Diable Jambe is believable but hell memories attack is just lame. I am sure he has many sick and ultimate moves under his belt which we have yet to see. CoO mastery with Bluewalk and Skywalk will make Sanji one hell of a powerhouse in near Future.
Also this whole Sanji has few range attacks is bs he is a close combat fighter with leg based fighting style since the beginning of the series which is awesome in its own way. His Spectre attacks where he fires ranged flame kicks or it looks like that is not very appealing and very different to his fighting style, much prefer his original close combat leg attacks and would love to see his fighting style progress and moves in that way.
He won't shine much without some new attacks.
His mentor can use flying attacks with his damn eyelashes. And he supposedly defeated him.
Maybe he'll shine by making BM and his crew bowing through cooking diabolically tasty dishes… That sure is variety.
@uniaka:
I don't remember, was it mentioned that he defeated him or implied?
It wasn't mentioned, but there's a high probability Iwa was one of those 99 masters. Or member number 100, the boss.
At the least, they should have fought at least once.
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Maybe he'll shine by making BM and his crew bowing through cooking diabolically tasty dishes… That sure is variety.
Yeah, what are the odds Sanji's superior cooking skills won't play a part. He might become BM's favorite person who she will never want to give up.
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It wasn't mentioned, but there's a high probability Iwa was one of those 99 masters. Or member number 100, the boss.
At the least, they should have fought at least once.
I don't know, just sounds too early too much for Sanji to surpass the 3rd guy in the revolutionaries like that. And we just had the second guy in the revolutionaries show… well we saw Sabo.
And I know Ivankov as 3rd was not confirmed, but he was up there with kuma in the past behind Dragon, and even now in Doflamingo's picture with all the big names out there. Also his rivalry with Kuma.
Maybe after the 2 years he was able to give him some fights, but not actual wins for Sanji.
Sanji is equal in powerlevel to Zoro. Have you forgot that he defeated Jabra who was only 20 Dorikis less than Kaku hence it proved and portrays that Sanji is almost if not equal to Zoro in powerlevel. The who monster trio is Luffy captain Zoro right hand and Sanji left hand. I am 95% sure Sanji has not revealed his ultimate move post time skip or he could have easily defeated Vergo but due to the circumstances it was not to be.
i tell people all the time the Jabra and Kaku comparison doesn't work to well for Zoro & Sanji. Remember Sanji beat Jabra faster then Zoro beat Kaku. Also the Dorikis was before Kaku ate his devil fruit, Kaku also mixed it up with DF Jabra wasn't to impressive with his DF. All in all I don't think there close to equal. Oda portrayed Zoro with Luffy with more situations then Zoro and Sanji.
May i suggest Sanji to just commit suicide? Usopp should be the next musketeer.
It wasn't mentioned, but there's a high probability Iwa was one of those 99 masters. Or member number 100, the boss.
Yeah I think so too also , Sanji was supposed to get some ' Attack Cuisine ' we haven't seen that once that technique or transformation comes up I'm sure he'll be a beast.
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@Shobu:
May i suggest Sanji to just commit suicide? Usopp should be the next musketeer.
who'll be the cook if Sanji is gone? You can't take Mr.prince away
i tell people all the time the Jabra and Kaku comparison doesn't work to well for Zoro & Sanji. Remember Sanji beat Jabra faster then Zoro beat Kaku. Also the Dorikis was before Kaku ate his devil fruit, Kaku also mixed it up with DF Jabra wasn't to impressive with his DF. All in all I don't think there close to equal. Oda portrayed Zoro with Luffy with more situations then Zoro and Sanji.
Sanji beating Jabra faster than Zoro beat Kaku, would only help prove that Zoro and Sanji are closer in terms of strength, especially if you believe Jabra to be weaker than Kaku.
IIRC, Kaku was inexperienced with his DF, whereas Jabra was the only one (or atleast he claimed to be) who could use Tekkai while moving.
Sanji beating Jabra faster than Zoro beat Kaku, would only help prove that Zoro and Sanji are closer in terms of strength, especially if you believe Jabra to be weaker than Kaku.
IIRC, Kaku was inexperienced with his DF, whereas Jabra was the only one (or atleast he claimed to be) who could use Tekkai while moving.
I also think Sanji not only beat him faster but much easier. I was thinking that If they are equals they should have finished their opponents around the same time, in regards to DF i think Kaku was still learning how to use it , But used it way better then Jabra did , who had his DF for years Kaku already demonstrated multiple ways he can use his DF to his advantage and coming up with 4-style sword attacks. Jabra on the other hand he only remained in hybrid form and constantly launching rankyaku. We also have to stop looking and Eneis Lobby like that's how the crew will be until the end of One Piece. Literally the next arc Luffy and Zoro get small power ups…
Too me it's more like this : Luffy >= Zoro > Sanji
who'll be the cook if Sanji is gone? You can't Mr.prince away
Nami could cook temporarily but not as well as Sanji. Plus Sanji can actually reuse leftovers in intelligent ways, allowing the crew to eat a certain amount of food for larger periods and for less money.
@uniaka:
I don't know, just sounds too early too much for Sanji to surpass the 3rd guy in the revolutionaries like that. And we just had the second guy in the revolutionaries show… well we saw Sabo.
And I know Ivankov as 3rd was not confirmed, but he was up there with kuma in the past behind Dragon, and even now in Doflamingo's picture with all the big names out there. Also his rivalry with Kuma.
Maybe after the 2 years he was able to give him some fights, but not actual wins for Sanji.
Maybe he didn't beat the shit out of him, but did enough for Iwa to acknowledge his strength, or something. Or maybe he beat him fair and square.
Regarding the 3rd guy in the Revos, I'd bet more on that unknown member, possibly the source of those crows.
Sanji is strong enough to break old Kuma's neck at the moment, since he's made of the same materials as all other Pacifista. I'm saying old Kuma because he might have received upgrades.
Maybe he didn't beat the shit out of him, but did enough for Iwa to acknowledge his strength, or something. Or maybe he beat him fair and square.
Regarding the 3rd guy in the Revos, I'd bet more on that unknown member, possibly the source of those crows.
Sanji is strong enough to break old Kuma's neck at the moment, since he's made of the same materials as all other Pacifista. I'm saying old Kuma because he might have received upgrades.
I don't think that guy is above Ivankov, but still, I wonder how that crow DF works.
Does he have a generic zoan model crow and others crows are his friends and summon them when he needs or he has some paramecia that gives him control over crows. I don't think he creates the crows with his DF.
@uniaka:
I don't think that gujy is above Ivankov, bujt still, I Wonder how that crow DF works.
Does he have a generic zoan model crow and others crows are his friends and summon them when he needs or he has some paramecia that gives him control over crows. I don't think he creates the crows with his DF.
Maybe it's a mythical zoan, something like Yatagarasu, or another paramecia with abstract concept, like Hobby fruit.
A generic zoan crow doesn't seem pimp enough for one of the leaders of Revos.
Tengu, mythological devil fruit, I'm calling it out.
I also think Sanji not only beat him faster but much easier. I was thinking that If they are equals they should have finished their opponents around the same time, in regards to DF i think Kaku was still learning how to use it , But used it way better then Jabra did , who had his DF for years Kaku already demonstrated multiple ways he can use his DF to his advantage and coming up with 4-style sword attacks. Jabra on the other hand he only remained in hybrid form and constantly launching rankyaku. We also have to stop looking and Eneis Lobby like that's how the crew will be until the end of One Piece. Literally the next arc Luffy and Zoro get small power ups…
Too me it's more like this : Luffy >= Zoro > Sanji
The hybrid form is the best form for close combat, so it makes sense for Jyabura to stay mostly in that form.
Kaku was changing forms frequently because he'd never used it in combat before. He was experimenting with his DF during his first real use. It's not really better usage, Jyabura had a set style (Tekkai Kenpo) and the hybrid form was the best for that.
I don't recall Luffy getting a lasting power-up in Thriller Bark. But yeah, Zoro got a new sword, I guess you can call that a power up to some degree.
Honestly speaking, Sanji's fine the way he is. I wouldn't use the Doflamingo fight as an end all be all for Sanji. Especially considering how much damage Doffy did to Luffy, and Law.
Sanji is equal in powerlevel to Zoro. Have you forgot that he defeated Jabra who was only 20 Dorikis less than Kaku hence it proved and portrays that Sanji is almost if not equal to Zoro in powerlevel. The who monster trio is Luffy captain Zoro right hand and Sanji left hand. I am 95% sure Sanji has not revealed his ultimate move post time skip or he could have easily defeated Vergo but due to the circumstances it was not to be.
i honestly don't think its fair for zoro comparing him to sanji in terms of fighting capabilities , he was picked as a crewmate for his fighting ability in the first place and all his training was designed for the sole purpose of making him stronger unlike sanji's it's just common sense that zoro should be stronger
i honestly don't think its fair for zoro comparing him to sanji in terms of fighting capabilities , he was picked as a crewmate for his fighting ability in the first place and all his training was designed for the sole purpose of making him stronger unlike sanji's it's just common sense that zoro should be stronger
If we are going based on fighting in the crew, then Usopp should be part of the monster trio or something. It's clear that they are all fighters, since they are pirates.
I'm absolutely fine with Usopp being a powerful fighter. It's in his blood after all. However a sniper doesn't need to fight.
@uniaka:
If we are going based on fighting in the crew, then Usopp should be part of the monster trio or something. It's clear that they are all fighters, since they are pirates.
sniping in piracy is mostly used for ships battles more than solo fights nevertheless usopp is a good fighter he's also a good carpenter but not the best as we all know that's franky's specialty
and yeah all strawhats are good fighters but they all have other specialties they excel in besides fighting except for zoro his sole job is to fight which he should excel in as well , the only reason luffy was interested in him in the first place was that people kept calling him a monster it's why he was chosen
Honestly speaking, Sanji's fine the way he is. I wouldn't use the Doflamingo fight as an end all be all for Sanji. Especially considering how much damage Doffy did to Luffy, and Law.
Sanji is the only one among the 3 who hasn't shown a monstrous improvement. I wouldn't say he's fine the way he is, if he has shown all he can do (probably not).
Ultimately, you can't dub 2016 a "year of Sanji" and not give him some pimp new moves.
I cringe at that hell memories attack how in the fuk does he lights up his whole body with fire and hes not even eaten Mera Mera no mi. At least the Diable Jambe is believable but hell memories attack is just lame. I am sure he has many sick and ultimate moves under his belt which we have yet to see. CoO mastery with Bluewalk and Skywalk will make Sanji one hell of a powerhouse in near Future.
Also this whole Sanji has few range attacks is bs he is a close combat fighter with leg based fighting style since the beginning of the series which is awesome in its own way. His Spectre attacks where he fires ranged flame kicks or it looks like that is not very appealing and very different to his fighting style, much prefer his original close combat leg attacks and would love to see his fighting style progress and moves in that way.
I guess it seems unbelievable but Sanji isn't the only character in One Piece to ignite himself without being burned. What ever Sanji's fire technique is, other characters have utilized pretty much the exact same technique. In the One Piece world it's apparently something that is understood by a few warriors. Sanji, Mariegold, Luffy and Daruma come to mind. Baldy Cigar in White Beards crew would light his sword, maybe what he and Kinemon do is related to what Sanji does.
Sanji has showed great improvement, I don't use the Doflamingo one because obviously someone who stomps all over Law and Luffy, (pre G4) isn't going to get damaged by Sanji. Added to the fact Luffy, and Law had prior knowledge to Doflamingo's abilities, while Sanji did not.
While Iva was strong, he isn't Mihawk, or Rayleigh strong so I didn't suspect Iva to make Sanji get a massive powerup.
I guess it seems unbelievable but Sanji isn't the only character in One Piece to ignite himself without being burned. What ever Sanji's fire technique is, other characters have utilized pretty much the exact same technique. In the One Piece world it's apparently something that is understood by a few warriors. Sanji, Mariegold, Luffy and Daruma come to mind. Baldy Cigar in White Beards crew would light his sword, maybe what he and Kinemon do is related to what Sanji does.
Well, Marigold used a lighter if I remember well. Or a match. Luffy seems to set his fist aflame similarly to Diable Jamble, through friction due to high speed. And yeah, it's a stretch.
Daruma's way of setting himself ablaze will probably never be revealed and cigar mustache either has Wano sword or some other means. Like dials or something.
Sanji remembers how terrible it was on Kamabakka. It was like hell to him. Hell = fire. So he bursts in flames.
I don't really have as much of a problem with it as BlaZing (what a fitting name), but I wouldn't put Sanji in the same category as others mentioned.
Btw, Burgess is also a close combat fighter. But that doesn't mean he was lazing out instead of learning new moves to help him attack from a distance.
Pearl set himself on fire back when Sanji was introduced. It's not exactly a new technique.
Pearl set himself on fire back when Sanji was introduced. It's not exactly a new technique.
So did he set himself on fire by way of mental metaphors or did he do it with sparks?
Sanji has showed great improvement, I don't use the Doflamingo one because obviously someone who stomps all over Law and Luffy, (pre G4) isn't going to get damaged by Sanji. Added to the fact Luffy, and Law had prior knowledge to Doflamingo's abilities, while Sanji did not.
While Iva was strong, he isn't Mihawk, or Rayleigh strong so I didn't suspect Iva to make Sanji get a massive powerup.
It's notable that Sanji hasn't had any mentor-specific flashbacks for techniques, unlike Luffy and Zoro. The closest we've had is the introduction of Skywalk, but that's a pretty mild powerup and the other two both showed one-on-one flashbacks in Dressrosa. The one balancing factor is that Sanji learned a support skill in the form of cooking that benefits the whole crew (though has rarely been used) while the other two are both solely combat-focused.
Sanji definitely likes and respects Ivankov too since he tells the okama who brought him to Sabaody to thank Iva for him. That's enough to maintain hope for some serious mentorship there.
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So did he set himself on fire by way of mental metaphors or did he do it with sparks?
How much of a difference does it make? Besides, Sanji did that as a gag back on Thriller Bark.
Well, Marigold used a lighter if I remember well. Or a match. Luffy seems to set his fist aflame similarly to Diable Jamble, through friction due to high speed. And yeah, it's a stretch.
Daruma's way of setting himself ablaze will probably never be revealed and cigar mustache either has Wano sword or some other means. Like dials or something.
Sanji remembers how terrible it was on Kamabakka. It was like hell to him. Hell = fire. So he bursts in flames.
I don't really have as much of a problem with it as BlaZing (what a fitting name), but I wouldn't put Sanji in the same category as others mentioned.
Btw, Burgess is also a close combat fighter. But that doesn't mean he was lazing out instead of learning new moves to help him attack from a distance.
They all seem to light up differently but I'm mostly referring to the fact that they are all lit on fire without hurting themselves or their tools. I figure if you aren't hurting your legs(which to Blazing is more believable) then what ever is applied to the legs just apply it to the rest of the body. Doesn't seem like much of a stretch in comic world.
While Iva was strong, he isn't Mihawk, or Rayleigh strong so I didn't suspect Iva to make Sanji get a massive powerup.
Iva is certainly no Mihawk but I doubt he is far behind. I mean think about who he was basically set on equal terms with, Jinbe and Crocodile and then later we find out that he has absolutely no fear of Kuma. Basically all people with the same position as Mihawk. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think he was originally Dragon's right hand man before his imprisonment and he was shown with the top of the world while Doffy gave his "throne wars" speech.
And while the power of war lords do vary significantly I think most of us agree that Mihawk is probably the most powerful warlord when it comes to physical fighting.
What ever the case, Mihawk himself has made it clear that what Luffy is after and what Zoro is after are very different things. His words about becoming Pirate King being more outrageous than surpassing him and just his performance in the war say a lot. There was no time get at White Beard while Vista was on the case.
My point is basically Zoro and Sanji will always be 2 halfs of the same coin and Luffy will continue to be a fairly decent step ahead of both. That is to say I bet if they each had a 1on1 with one another they would all give each other a decent fight.
They all seem to light up differently but I'm mostly referring to the fact that they are all lit on fire without hurting themselves or their tools. I figure if you aren't hurting your legs(which to Blazing is more believable) then what ever is applied to the legs just apply it to the rest of the body. Doesn't seem like much of a stretch in comic world.
Always figured they used Haki to protect themselves from negative effects of the fire. Or fireproof clothes in Sanji's case. Before the time skip, anyway.
No idea on Pearl. Best I can come up with is "early One Piece", lol.
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Sanji is equal in powerlevel to Zoro. Have you forgot that he defeated Jabra who was only 20 Dorikis less than Kaku hence it proved and portrays that Sanji is almost if not equal to Zoro in powerlevel. The who monster trio is Luffy captain Zoro right hand and Sanji left hand. I am 95% sure Sanji has not revealed his ultimate move post time skip or he could have easily defeated Vergo but due to the circumstances it was not to be.
This post is self refuting. I could help out.
I just reread the chap of Luffy and Big Mom and stumbled over something Tamago mentioned.
Kidd had sunken two of her ships. While he was going after Shanks. And then he met Kaido, and probably will survive… You were saying something Zoro?
Yeah, the truth that the SH's don't need the added trouble at the moment.
I really hope Sanji engulfing his whole body in fire woun't be his next "power-up" if you will. I think he's going to debut something new and he's going to learn it (Or re-learn it) from the Vinsmoke Family. I honestly him meeting his Dad or whoever is legit going to end up with him getting stronger. Because no matter how you look at it even if the rest of the crew don't go to get him I have a feeling he's going to be thru a lot of character development and conflict.
It's notable that Sanji hasn't had any mentor-specific flashbacks for techniques, unlike Luffy and Zoro. The closest we've had is the introduction of Skywalk, but that's a pretty mild powerup and the other two both showed one-on-one flashbacks in Dressrosa. The one balancing factor is that Sanji learned a support skill in the form of cooking that benefits the whole crew (though has rarely been used) while the other two are both solely combat-focused.
Sanji definitely likes and respects Ivankov too since he tells the okama who brought him to Sabaody to thank Iva for him. That's enough to maintain hope for some serious mentorship there.
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How much of a difference does it make? Besides, Sanji did that as a gag back on Thriller Bark.
The respect is certainly there, and I think people forget that Zoro and Luffy's goal are more combat related, not like Sanji's so I suspect their powerup to be more noticable.
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I agree with you Romance Dawn, however I think the reason the goal is more outrageous is because of the things you have to do to be pirate king, than to be worlds strongest swordsman. You could possibly have a career, or a family with one. While the other requires you to rule the seas and go to constant war.
How much of a difference does it make? Besides, Sanji did that as a gag back on Thriller Bark.
Even back in the past I said the "gag" will have a future role. And really comparing Pearl or dat fat boa sister setting themselves aflame with a match or some metal knocking to Hells Memories is a bit confusing.
Sanji does absolutely nothing besides screaming like a Supet Saiyan to match himself like a Mera Mera light user. Diable Jambe with the friction made sense for a manga. Even the silly heat resistance.
But Hells Memories is on par with Ashura as one of the biggest unexplained abilities for non DF users.
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Btw something I forgot. Sanji had the challenge of non stop fighting to get the recipes.
He for sure didn't needed some cooking class again to learn to cook by it.
Or do you think they gave him free time to cook his new recipes? Now he mentioned more than once that day and knight he was chased. Even the damn challenge set the rules.
While not the best mentor his training has been extreme as well
Yeah, the truth that the SH's don't need the added trouble at the moment.
Luffy by himself made enemies with Big Mom, Kaidou and also got in the way of Blackbeard. And he doesn't give any fucks about it.
Honestly, Zoro comes off as a bit cowardly there. You would think he would find it amusing to fight off 2 Emperors at the same time.
Even back in the past I said the "gag" will have a future role. And really comparing Pearl or dat fat boa sister setting themselves aflame with a match or some metal knocking to Hells Memories is a bit confusing.
Sanji does absolutely nothing besides screaming like a Supet Saiyan to match himself like a Mera Mera light user. Diable Jambe with the friction made sense for a manga. Even the silly heat resistance.
But Hells Memories is on par with Ashura as one of the biggest unexplained abilities for non DF users.
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Btw something I forgot. Sanji had the challenge of non stop fighting to get the recipes.
He for sure didn't needed some cooking class again to learn to cook by it.
Or do you think they gave him free time to cook his new recipes? Now he mentioned more than once that day and knight he was chased. Even the damn challenge set the rules.
While not the best mentor his training has been extreme as well
The explanation Oda gave was that Sanji lights himself with his fiery soul, right? Hell Memories just doesn't seem like a great powerup since he's only really fighting with his feet anyway, which are already covered by Diable Jambe. I guess it provides better defense? The redeeming factor is that Zoro didn't really show a distinct power up beyond Haki until Dressrosa anyway.
i tell people all the time the Jabra and Kaku comparison doesn't work to well for Zoro & Sanji. Remember Sanji beat Jabra faster then Zoro beat Kaku. Also the Dorikis was before Kaku ate his devil fruit, Kaku also mixed it up with DF Jabra wasn't to impressive with his DF. All in all I don't think there close to equal. Oda portrayed Zoro with Luffy with more situations then Zoro and Sanji.
Zoro would've beaten Jabra faster than Sanji since his specialty was tekkai he slice through him like butter.
Oda portrayed Zoro with Luffy with more situations then Zoro and Sanji.
But the most featured duo is Zoro and Sanji.
Zoro would've beaten Jabra faster than Sanji since his specialty was tekkai he slice through him like butter.
I have to agree. Not only that, but Sanji would have a lot more trouble against Kaku than Zoro did.
I have to agree. Not only that, but Sanji would have a lot more trouble against Kaku than Zoro did.
Unless he simply kicked Kaku's long, exposed neck and limbs hard enough to break through Tekkai, which he had already done against Jabra.
The explanation Oda gave was that Sanji lights himself with his fiery soul, right? Hell Memories just doesn't seem like a great powerup since he's only really fighting with his feet anyway, which are already covered by Diable Jambe. I guess it provides better defense? The redeeming factor is that Zoro didn't really show a distinct power up beyond Haki until Dressrosa anyway.
It just seems like an asspull power up thought out at the last minute. And like you say, it's a little redundant, considering Sanji only fights with his legs. Or better yet, feet, since I don't remember he ever attacked someone with his knee.
Really, if you can put yourself on fire through the power of your soul, then we might get more non devil fruit powers. Someone with a watery soul would be a true bane of devil fruit users. :ninja:
Even though that fiery soul thing was probably a joke, there might still come a time when there's a good in-universe explanation. Both for Hell Memories and Asura.
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Unless he simply kicked Kaku's long, exposed neck and limbs hard enough to break through Tekkai, which he had already done against Jabra.
Simply, eh?
Sure.
Luffy by himself made enemies with Big Mom, Kaidou and also got in the way of Blackbeard. And he doesn't give any fucks about it.
Honestly, Zoro comes off as a bit cowardly there. You would think he would find it amusing to fight off 2 Emperors at the same time.
Not at the moment, not without Law's help. And now Sanji goes off, Zoro was just stating the selfish predicament that Sanji left the SH's in. Zoro laying back casually saying such shows that he doesn't care. Hence why he said who cares if Sanji left.
Luffy by himself made enemies with Big Mom, Kaidou and also got in the way of Blackbeard. And he doesn't give any fucks about it.
Honestly, Zoro comes off as a bit cowardly there. You would think he would find it amusing to fight off 2 Emperors at the same time.
He did find it amusing at first, but now they're up against two of them at the same time! and their 3rd strongest just left the crew temporarily. I think he is more worried about the well being of the whole crew(the weaker ones..etc).
Unless he simply kicked Kaku's long, exposed neck and limbs hard enough to break through Tekkai, which he had already done against Jabra.
Sanji needed Diable Jambe to break Jabra's Tekkai.
And Kaku's neck was never exposed.
http://www.mangareader.net/one-piece/417/4
Sanji needed Diable Jambe to break Jabra's Tekkai.
And?
And Kaku's neck was never exposed.
http://www.mangareader.net/one-piece/417/4
Sanji's faster than Zoro. He could potentially hit and run more.
And?
Sanji's faster than Zoro. He could potentially hit and run more.
Sanji would lose to Kaku.
And?
Sanji's faster than Zoro. He could potentially hit and run more.
You said he could simply kick his neck. Sanji had to use his strongest attack to break Tekkai, so it's not simple.
As of Ennies Lobby, he wasn't particularly faster than Zoro. He did have significantly less durability than Zoro, and would struggle with most of Kaku's Rankyaku and his Nose Cannon.
People have pointed out though that Sanji not getting one full meaningful fight since Fishman Island and all the gags thrown at him was all a purposeful set up by Oda. Show Sanji in somewhat of a lesser light than we are used to in preparation for a major Sanji blow out. I didn't think so at first but now with this year of Sanji thing, that all may been the case.
this exactly! 16
Sanji was actually pretty impressive in the enies lobby arc, moreso than zoro imo (although zoro was still clearly stronger)
Post timeskip he's an embarassment. He couldn't kick down a door that franky destroyed with ease. He broke his leg against vergo. He got absolutely destroyed by doflmingo.he needed jinbe,s help to take wadtsumi etc
I'm hoping that this arc will give sanii a much needed power boost, because the timeskip did fuck all for him