Jimbei apologizes for interfering in the duel and not letting Lucci die with honor. Yes, it saved Lucci's life, but it robbed him of his dignity, he wanted a fight to the very end, but then Jimbei came, blew up the dust and ran away leaving Lucci half dead. In fact, this is a humiliation of Lucci's determination to go to the end, which is why Zoro was against it. Is this a victory for Zoro? Sure. Did that satisfy Zoro or Lucci? No. This humiliated Lucci.
