I was disappointed with a lot of this arc (fakeout deaths, focus on stuff I didn't care for like the Scabbards even after they lost though Kinemon and Izou have been fine) but we still ended up getting fights for most of the Straw Hats, the Rooftop fight and some pretty great moments throughout the arc. I don't think it really met expectations for me but I'm still enjoying it and I don't think it's the worst thing ever.