I think most people think this will happen because of the addition of the raid suit and due to the fact that Sanji always fights the 3rd strongest but I don't think this is the case. As of now there is no real reason for Sanji to use the raid suit as strength was never the reason he used it but rather to conceal his identity. Also without a actual resolution between him and his family It would really be a disservice to Sanji's character.
From a power level stand point I do not think the groundwork has been built up as of yet for us to just assume he will beat the 3rd strongest cause that's what he does. The formula does not seem to be the same as it was pre-skip. I think Sanji would first have to face of against a F6 member or someone of that level and look unquestionably stronger before he even steps to such a level. The addition of the dukes along with Ashura and co, the SN's,Jinbe, Marco and having Luffy face off against Katakuri in the previous arc is so that what ever transpires the arc is a lot more believe is not heavily watered down by PIS.
What do you guys think?
From a power level stand point I do not think the groundwork has been built up as of yet for us to just assume he will beat the 3rd strongest cause that's what he does. The formula does not seem to be the same as it was pre-skip. I think Sanji would first have to face of against a F6 member or someone of that level and look unquestionably stronger before he even steps to such a level. The addition of the dukes along with Ashura and co, the SN's,Jinbe, Marco and having Luffy face off against Katakuri in the previous arc is so that what ever transpires the arc is a lot more believe is not heavily watered down by PIS.
What do you guys think?