@Hisoga:
didn't actually read the whole discussion but this part i agree with you sir.
It's ok it goes a all over the place and a lot of issues about translation.
but not this..
I mean, if Oda really want to gt back to SH as fast as he could, he already have a chance at the SA and on the way to FI and when SH arrive at FI. Oda can put so many things before this arc. but he's not. for example like there are so many people complain how there were no proper celebration of SH reunion and other bullshit.
Actually he couldn't really - SA was to put pressure on the Strawhats to get out of there asap - Especially being so close to WG HQ.
I also felt a little robbed that you know - 2 years apart they jump on the ship and just GO GO GO.
Then here they're seperated almost straight away, why? Well because the events to show the SH's in action are coming up.
Lets put it into perspective
Luffy - Sanji - Chopper - Nami - Franky are present for the what is going on with Jinbei and Hacchi's story.
Zoro - Usopp and Brook are in the hands of Hodi.
Robin - Currently on her own having knocked out a lot of Guards.
This is where the SH's are and each group will need to be addressed as well as reuiniting again and the escape from FI - Now throw into this a possible introduction of Big Mam and if she is a Yonkou who is going to be pissed at them or tolerate the SH's for the time being.
PLUS add in the Supernovas - can you imagine that Oda is chomping at the bit to get into the New World so many stories kicking around in his mind and this one arc is probably ESSENTIAL for setting up the incoming sagas but well maybe Oda is just eager to move on to the next and not do another Skypia or CP9 arc.