I've always been a mere observer on this matter.
Last chapter, while many started the rampage against ZKK supporters, I made by position clear:
if Kaido isn't back up by CH. 1052, then ZKK will be officially dead to me.
For the simple reason that after that it would only be a drag.
Also, seen how things are right now, I just can't imagine Zoro coming back up and pulling this miracle, which at the same time would take away a lot of merit from Luffy (who's position Is already cracked, imo) and
realize Kaido's dream.
About this last point, the paradox I've always had trouble with, is exactly the fact that ZKK would make Kaido
win in a certain sense.
The ending we have right now makes sense cause it's lowkey a revenge for Oden (boiling in oil/boiling in magma) and it's an unshowed, unwitnessed, unglorius death which is Oda's way to not give Kaido what he wishes.
I genuinely don't think ZKK is probable or necessary at this point. But hey,
I am giving Kaido 1 more chapter to get back up.
And of course a man's dream never dies, as you quoted, so I'm not here to convince ZKK supporters.
Talking for myself, I'm looking forward to the outside events, lore, bounties etc...
Enough of this country.