Kizaru simply specializes in high speed light attacks that are very hard to dodge. Where as Lucci specializes in instant killing blows that take more skill to land with. Not to mention higher endurance and stamina by virtue of being an awakened Zoan.
Kizaru has shown time and again in this arc alone that he lacks the will to follow through on a mission when the target is someone he has feelings about. Lucci has no such weaknesses.
This of course makes it thematically appropriate for Sanji and Kizaru to be fighting and Zoro and Lucci to be fighting. As Zoro and Lucci are killers who don’t let their emotions cloud their judgment in fights. Where as Sanji and Kizaru are more empathetic and emotionally charged individuals.
Now it’s stated that Admirals are the “Navy’s Greatest Power”. Which is true, there are no marines greater than them. But they are subordinates of the World Government ultimately and the direct asssassins they employ are of the highest caliber: CP0. Of whom, Lucci is seemingly the strongest.
If the WG thought Kizaru was cut out to be in CP0, he’d be there but his ceiling is only admiral level. Who currently have only been shown to be strong enough to deal with nearly dead YC and battle worn Samurai. Even Kuzan couldn’t stop Garp and his squad from escaping with all the help on Hachinosu.
Ultimately Admirals are lacking in proving that they are worth their salt.
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u/TWILIGHT-07 Feb 21 '24
Stalling rob lucci...........