I don't think the raid is necessarily failing but I think there is more to Wano than people think.
We still haven't had any resolution on Zoro's lineage, black blades, Toki's prophecy, Kaido's past, the reason why Wano is called the Country of Gold and how Wano is connected to the One Piece, etc.
There's also that one interview where one of Oda's editors said that Kaido isn't the final villain and Oda's words about the "lurking legend"
Some things are being misunderstood here.
- Firstly, Lurking Legend was never alluded to be about this arc specifically. Whether it's legitimately Rocks, or someone else, it does not have to occur here. It can be fallout from this arc though, leading to something else. I'm convinced it's him potentially being alive, but we'll have to wait and see.
- Apparently the translation from the anime director is just a mistranslation overall, and really shouldn't be taken that seriously.
- the Enma/Black Blade comment from Tengu, like Lurking Legend, did not imply it has to happen in Wano. Read his dialogue again, it mentions nothing about it happening here, just the future.
- Toki's prophecy isnt really what you are thinking. Shes not like Madam Sharly. Shes nor clairvoyant. She simply knew about the plan from Oden and sent scabbards into the future, anticipating dawn. Shes talking about the 9 scabbards here. It's happened already. Oden actually had a prophecy, and it was about young pirates coming to shake the world. Nothing about 9 shadows.
- The rest of your points initially will most certainly be answered post-raid. Kaidos flashback may happen very soon as he loses, revelations about Wano, and Zoro's lineage may all be answered post-Wano with everything else. Zoro's especially, because he clearly will visit Ryuma's grave.
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Kaido isnt going to lose or die, i watched Episode 1015 and dont hink it happen
Lose he will lol. Die? Depends on what Oda wants to do. I personally doubt it.