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Zoro vs mihawk simply does not align with the format Oda uses to write arcs. Plain and simple.
Zoro always defeats the RHM
You know Mihawk was introduced in the second ever One Piece arc where Zoro fought/defeated the strongest opponent instead of Luffy right? The first being Zoro's introductory arc. Then we have Whiskey Peak and Thriller Bark.
Point being, arcs already exist which break the formula you refer to. This matchup predates the formula you refer to. So why reach for an objectively wild theory instead of acknowledging that maybe Oda would be willing to let his arc structure slide once again for the sake of the second most prominent character in One Piece's lifelong dream.
On Egghead, we're seeing how much Oda enjoys his callbacks to pre-TS with all the Enies Lobby parallels. So isn't it possible (if not likely) that Oda would callback to Mihawk vs Zoro in the Baratie arc, one of Zoro's most defining arcs in the manga? Didn't Oda just put in a flashback from that arc in Zoro vs King? So clearly this arc was vital to Zoro's character in Oda's mind.
Furthermore, can Zoro vs S-Hawk not be inferred as a prelude of what's to come? Didn't Zoro claim Mihawk is less human than S-Hawk during their clash, building hype for the inevitable battle? How very interesting that S-Hawk is the strongest Seraphim feat-wise thus far, and yet Oda matched him up with Zoro and Kaku, giving the (potentially) weaker seraphim to Luffy and Lucci. So, if Oda is willing to break the structure of Luffy always fighting the strongest opponent for the sake of Zoro vs S-Hawk, what on earth do you think he'd be willing to do for Zoro vs Mihawk?
Sorry bro but I really don't see it. If Oda drew Law defeating Mihawk he'd get jumped everytime he left his house. And for what reason? So Law can be relevant? There are plenty of Admirals for him to defeat - hell, give him a Gorosei too. Kid will most certainly not be defeating Shanks either - he's gonna get his ass beat here and Blackbeard will more than likely be the one who takes out Shanks. Not to mention Mihawk isn't the Yonko, Buggy is. And Buggy will
actually win, so he doesn't need to be taken out. Law vs Mihawk has no reason to ever happen.