Future Events The holy knights problem

#1
In light of recent events where the Holy Knights were decimated and even had parts of their bodies severed, like Buggy during his defeat, a question arises:
will there be any other fights besides Imugunko vs Luffy and Loki?
I have a feeling that this will be Elbaph's only fight, the Holy Knights are a fraud and have already been defeated.
We are about to see only one fight: Luffy vs Imugunko.
 
#2
Honestly there isn't any other way for Imu, if he doesn't fight and bring Elbaph into his reign he automatically lost the final war. I believe he has more powerful abilities that we haven't seen yet, if he does unleash his full power then might as well bring the God's Knights to keep the rest of the strawhats busy. But Teach also has grudge against them, so they have to leave some for him. So there won't be any new God's Knights. Imunko should be the only fight left. He will fight Loki first because Imunko is a woman, Brook will help Gunko get rid of the covenant mark, then Imu will come to fight in person and maybe face reveal. It's kinda straight forward.
 
#3
I enjoy shitting on the HK as much as anyone and I have discussed endlessly with haters saying HKs>Admirals, but truth to be told they have no problem.

We called them Holy Roppo because that's what they are: third tier enemies for people who won't go against Imu/Gorosei + they were introduced as Rev's enemies.

They are fine for what they are: enemies of weaker mugis (Robin, Usopp, Nami, etc.), Revos (Belo Betty, Morely, etc.) and maybe some SHGF guy.

Shamrock aside, who will get Sabo.
 
#4
In light of recent events where the Holy Knights were decimated and even had parts of their bodies severed, like Buggy during his defeat, a question arises:
will there be any other fights besides Imugunko vs Luffy and Loki?
I have a feeling that this will be Elbaph's only fight, the Holy Knights are a fraud and have already been defeated.
We are about to see only one fight: Luffy vs Imugunko.
Unless Oda has severe Alzheimers, he already set up Zoro and Sanji to get power ups this arc. They still have a role to play even if it's not fighting Gods Knights.
 
#5
I would ordinarily say that the God's Knights' fights are over now, and we only really have Imunko left to deal with.

...BUT...

The part that's bugging me right now is that Killingham is tied up. I...don't see him staying that way. I doubt the Strawhats are going to hang onto him. I don't think this will end up being like Caesar, where they're dragging him around as their prisoner for a few arcs. If Killingham was free, I'd probably say him and Sommers would just beat a hasty retreat with their tails between their legs. But, with Killingham tied up, and still a little cocky about it, I think we might have a twist coming.

I guess Shamrock COULD still show back up. I'm not totally convinced that he's enough to turn the tide on his own. But, if Shamrock AND Garling showed up, with Garling itching to show off his new "Yokai" form, maybe that'd be enough to make things interesting. But, honestly, if Shamrock did show back up at this point, I think it'd be to ask Imu to come back to help deal with the situation at Mariejois. I feel like Shamrock would be Imu's excuse to make a quick exit, rather than as backup for this battle.

But, I think a more likely scenario could be that Imu can activate some sort of "super mode" transformation for the God's Knights. Something that's slightly different than Domi Reversi, but something that gives Sommers and Killingham a second wind. "Monopoly-Theism" or something like that, to tie into the religion and board game themes Imu has going on. That way we can give the Strawhats something to do, while Luffy and Loki deal with Imunko. Maybe revealing Imu's "Dragon/Yokai" form at the same time? I just feel like fighting Imu is a big enough deal for us to enter a "second stage" of this boss fight. It might not last very long, but I could see Oda doing that, just for the spectacle. And to keep the God's Knights as a somewhat credible threats for arcs moving forward.

I don't know. Maybe Oda just really is ready to end this arc ASAP. Maybe Imu is the only fight left. But, one way or another, I feel like Killingham is probably going to get rescued. So, there might be ONE other fight other than Luffy and Loki versus Imu. Maybe Sommers ends up rescuing Killingham and gets a few shots at the other Strawhats at the last minute? Or maybe Killingham is just literally able to pull himself together, later. I just feel like something has to be done about that little plot thread.

So...maybe or maybe not? I could see it going either way, honestly. But, I feel like there is still a slight chance for Sommers and Killingham to regain a little bit of their lost gravitas. We'll see.
 
#6
We called them Holy Roppo because that's what they are: third tier enemies for people who won't go against Imu/Gorosei + they were introduced as Rev's enemies.

They are fine for what they are: enemies of weaker mugis (Robin, Usopp, Nami, etc.), Revos (Belo Betty, Morely, etc.) and maybe some SHGF guy.
Unless Oda has severe Alzheimers, he already set up Zoro and Sanji to get power ups this arc. They still have a role to play even if it's not fighting Gods Knights.
Normally, the opponent isn't completely defeated before the fight begins, even the weakest opponents always put up a fight.
The Tobi Roppo fights almost all featured a 1v1 with double page spreads and clear identification of the fighters, which we don't have here.

The remaining Holy Knights will face the revolutionaries in Mary Geoise.

So, it's possible that Sanji and Zoro won't have a direct opponent and will also fight Imu, like the combined attack against Imu in God Valley.
 
#10
The problem is that Oda can't portray them right. Like you have 3 GK no-diffing most of the crew so they should be opponents for stronger starwhats, but then Oda changes portrayal to weaker enemies that acting in team, like they have plan, they have gimmick abilities, not the strong antagonists but smart, but then Oda makes GK did absoluely stupid decisions, like why?
 
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