@King:
You'd have a point if they had spent 2 years inactive, but that was not the case. They absorbed knowledge and skills to make their piracy easier.
Studying is part of work.
I understand that. The Strawhats have been growing in capabilities at an exponential rate. Stating that, any new recruit should fit that mold while bringing a skill/role besides fighting ability as Zoro has that covered. Apprentice is a learn on the job position. IMO Strawhats need ready-made crewmates who know their roles.
Yamato is claiming to sail the sea with Luffy after Wano, but does Luffy want Yamato to join under him? What about Yamato appeals to Luffy? Tri-color hair, while unique, does not seem to be on Luffy's radar. Luffy has yet to ask as Yamato has not impressed Luffy. IMO it feels like Luffy would be doing Yamato a favor by letting Yamato tag along after Wano. Similar to Caribou.
@Monquito:
He has consistently avoided a confrontation between Kaido and Jinbro too.
If I had to guess, its because Jinbro's union comes directly from leaving Linlin, as well as Yamato is occurring from leaving Kaido.
So, its probably Oda trying not to mix it up.
I'm also still feeling conflicted about the Vivre Cards, I mean yeah, Yamato and Merry can share slot 11, Merry is dead anyways, but they could've been simply leave a blank spot…
I see. So since Jinbe and Yamato have parallels with each other through two different Yonkos, plus the Ace connection, Oda is keeping them from interacting, for now. I'm guessing Big Mom may know who Yamato's mother is. :ninja: