These frequent breaks seem to kill interest. In winter I was really looking forward to Luffy's fight with Kizaru, but now I don't care. Only Smoker's return can restore my emotions
As you said, I'd rather get some new information than the already overhyped fight which will definitely end up being below expectations. Some Smocker side story or grand new feat would do an awful lot more. Or any other neglected side character would be by far more interesting.