I can’t be sure about it tbh, if Oda wants to solidify Luffy as a fighter who is capable of defeating a top tier with no help then maybe, or the more likely thing imo is show case Luffy standing toe to toe against an admiral without having either of them losing so both parties don’t look bad and still serve the purpose of Luffy being as strong as other top tiers.
I can’t be sure about it tbh, if Oda wants to solidify Luffy as a fighter who is capable of defeating a top tier with no help then maybe, or the more likely thing imo is show case Luffy standing toe to toe against an admiral without having either of them losing so both parties don’t look bad and still serve the purpose of Luffy being as strong as other top tiers.
Kizaru will arrive they will clash Kuma will appear and will save the day