@Monquito:

I originally thought he was going to show up, we've seen him a couple times, invading Teach and in the fb fighting Kaido, I also thought the whole narrative of The Death Coming for Orochi But as of right now, its just too late, and there really are no signs pointing to his presence. Its not only that he would have to cross thru the Charlottes/WG grand fleet, and enter the natural defenses of Wano, but ALSO, he would have to know where the battle is happening, which heck, not even the Wano-kunians know about it, and lets not even talk about how he would get up there

Moria doesn't need to know the specific location, only the country. And he knows where the battle is taking place as of this moment, courtesy of Blackbeard who fed him the details. How's he going to get there, you ask? If he's coming along the Blackbeard pirates you can be damn sure he'll make it. The WG fleet and the Big Mom pirates won't even be a problem.

Its just better to end the battle now, stretching it will only make things much less satisfying.

Sorry, but that ain't how things work.

Oda is the writer of this story. Oda's the one that decides when it ends. For almost a decade Oda had been talking about Wano, and how the aftermath of it would shake the very foundations of the world. If there's an arc he had plenty of time to plan out thoroughly is that one.

This is the last time I've said this.

I'm doing a quick reread of Thriller Bark, and this may sound presumptuous, but I think Oda had long foreshadowed how are they gonna ultimately defeat Kaido.

No one was indoctrinated except the children. And then the teacher turned out to be one of Black Maria henchmen.

Redon got the chapter. Judging by his reactions…

! Seems we're finally getting Kaido's backstory.

@Kishido:

And act 4 will have hoe may chapters until 5?

Act 4 is comparatively shorter. Much, much shorter. Act 3 spans what, around 100 chapters so far.

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I wouldn't want to insist with all that, but the prophecy spoken by Toki has yet to come true.

@All:

Luffy said he's gonna punch Kaido all the way to the bottom of hell.
Would be nice if he actually does send Kaido all the way underground, seemingly victorious, only for awakened Kaido to emerge out of Fujiyama.

Took the words right outta my mouth.

Luffy knocks Kaido down > False hope > The festival ends > Kaido backstory > Kaido awakens > Tragedy ensues > End of Act III with the worst case scenario.

Here's some good advice for those who want the arc to end asap: take a break.

People have been saying how this arc has been going on longer than any other. And you think Oda doesn't know? Why do you think he structured the arc in acts, and in between each act he did give us a breather from the arc before going back to the main stage.

And in true Kabuki fashion, third act is the longest, with most of it taking place in one location. But who said it will be over like this.

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@Monquito:

There would've been foreshadowing of his arrival already, and the two main entrances are occupied by the Charlottes in one side, Zunesha and the WG Fleet in the other.

Oh, but there's. Last we saw of him he was making a ruckus in Blackbeard's turf. Oda can just end the third act and show us Moria heading to Wano before going back.

Kaido won't go down until Moria shows up in Wano.

Yes, this may sound like a joke to you, but is not. It's clear to me that Oda never intended for the most important of all arcs to end in the traditional way. I know something BIG will happen after Luffy's final attack seemingly K.Os Kaido.

From 0 to 100 real quick, man.

Supposedly a new trailer for Scarlet/Violet will be released next Friday. Rumor has it will mainly focus on the open world setting.