They were at distance bitch.
![](https://scans-hot.leanbox.us/manga/One-Piece/1117-008.png)
Yep. super distance. Their swords literally touching is happening with them standing at both ends of a football field...
Zori didn't notice Nidai until Luffy up close.
Yet this is your argument
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Zori could have sensed Kitetsu from a distance easily. Clashing wasn't important to make zori realise that lmao.
Zori didn't notice Nidai until Luffy up close.
Think brain dead think
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