Indeed there are too many loose ends that Oda has to resolve : ( I am totally recycling a post
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- Oda teased a Zoro flashback regarding his connection to Wano, and the Shimotsuki clan. There has to be some kind of big emotional moment to trigger it if we have to go all the way back in East Blue.
- It would raise the stakes even more if his upbringing is connected to fall of Wano.
- The Nidai Kitetsu is an obvious power up but it is still on mainland Wano.
- Kanjuro (don't think he is dead) intends to kill Hiyori who is still at the northern grave yard.
- The people of Ebisu are still under the effect of the Smile fruit and Oda made a big point when Yasuie died. Zoro was really pissed.
- There is the the whole deal with Vegapunk and CP0. I seriously doubt Orochi is dead and he might form new alliances to keep his power.
- Hawkins implied that the Straw Hats will stay on Wano for
a month and its been two weeks. His predictions are absolute. The fact that we did not hear his prediction about Ace and WB was a dead giveaway that they would die.
- Kaidou intends to oppress the people in mainland which will raise the stakes even more if the alliance was to lose now.
- In two weeks, we would get to see the effects of the new Wano ruled by a Yonku.
- Its a clever way to involve the
Japanese citizens into the conflict.
- I can't see Oda not involving the civilians in this fight when this country is clearly Japan known for their strength and unity in crisis.
- Its a perfect setup for an outsider like Luffy to persuade the people to open the country and accomplish Oden's dream