Yes. The OP still has a lot of advantages, mostly tied to the plot(stories, characters, not samurai and Wano, they are terrible). The riddles and mysteries of the world still hold the bar high. But I don't see OP as a fighting manga for a long time. That's probably why I can read current events in manga so easily.
the way I see it
it still is a fighting manga
we just kinda have to understand oda doesnt intend to make anyone a god in this manga
the scabbards are determined
they are strong enough not top tiers but decent fighters
have ryou
they will hurt or be somewhat impactful against kaido and anyone in the series.
this is the first time we are seeing anyone go seriously at a yonko in their prime so I know folks are disappointed but dont be
kaido will win this anyways .
and again
oda builds up villains in such a way that their take down is almost disappointing or too convenient. its always been his formula. think op fans are just old enough now to want things to be more logical while we didnt care about such things as kids. every top tier has had moments where they didnt look like gods is the conclusion folks should take from this.
not kaido is shit,
oda lost his touch lol.
how about this when wano ends we have a deeper discusiion and if its shit , I will be the first to say so.