Already acknowledged that Jyabura was the closest ting we've had to a direct fighter for Sanji in recent years. Reason I stated he somewhat fits the tricky category however is coz that was literally his theme. He was a wolf that utilized dirty tricks and lies in his fights.
So you urself acknowledge that that this gimmicks and tricks are a pattern in Sanji's fights no? Not liking it doesn't really change the fact that it's literally a reoccurring theme in Sanji fights.
On the second part, the fact the he is so direct is exactly what makes him so boring imo, having incredible power doesn't mean shit if ur opponent is much faster than you and incredible power also doesn't equate to incredible defense. Feat Monster? Being able to lift buildings and throw them? Someone like Jozu can do that even without the strength DF and is a much more dynamic fighter. Moreover Sanji has always had incredible physical strength even more so now the he's super genes have awakened. He doesn't really need that specific stat emphasized in his BB fight. Hell I'd argue that's the worse direction Oda could go with Sanji right now. In order to reach top tier status, he needs to improve other other tings like his Haki etc. and I'm skeptical about Burgess being the one to allow him achieve that.
Even aside from portrayal and prominence, fact that Laffite can fly alone already makes him an exciting opponent for Sanji as mid-air is Sanji's forte. Not to mention Laffite is also rapid so chances of him being able to keep up with Sanji in CQC is very high.
So you urself acknowledge that that this gimmicks and tricks are a pattern in Sanji's fights no? Not liking it doesn't really change the fact that it's literally a reoccurring theme in Sanji fights.
On the second part, the fact the he is so direct is exactly what makes him so boring imo, having incredible power doesn't mean shit if ur opponent is much faster than you and incredible power also doesn't equate to incredible defense. Feat Monster? Being able to lift buildings and throw them? Someone like Jozu can do that even without the strength DF and is a much more dynamic fighter. Moreover Sanji has always had incredible physical strength even more so now the he's super genes have awakened. He doesn't really need that specific stat emphasized in his BB fight. Hell I'd argue that's the worse direction Oda could go with Sanji right now. In order to reach top tier status, he needs to improve other other tings like his Haki etc. and I'm skeptical about Burgess being the one to allow him achieve that.
Even aside from portrayal and prominence, fact that Laffite can fly alone already makes him an exciting opponent for Sanji as mid-air is Sanji's forte. Not to mention Laffite is also rapid so chances of him being able to keep up with Sanji in CQC is very high.
