So we now get the fights on the other areas. I expected that and its a very good sign in my opinion.
First of all, it was predictable. Odas "Luffy is out for 10 minutes" seems like the usual way to switch the stages. Like announcing the break of the main fight. But this is a good thing for us readers. Cause we now get these other fights, which dont get offpaneled (oh god, thanks!), they get their attention and importance. And with getting them now, step by step, even tho it may takes 10-20-30 chapters, it means, right after we will get the final fight at the rooftop, cause then it is only this fight left.
We have to get these other fights, if we dont want them to get offpaneled (i want to see them!), and we have to get them before the final fight of Luffy starts. By becoming them now, it means the final fight comes straight after. I am happy with that.
Also i looking forward for all these flying six fights, the hybrid versions, all out fights of Franky, Sanji, Jinbei, Nami, Chopper, Usopp, Yamato... Things i want to see, even if it means we need to wait for Luffy and Kid greatness after these fights. So, i am looking forward to it!