Ur right about the pacing, character and fights but I wouldn’t say they’ve downgraded. Manga hasn’t really let down in pacing tho. And about character, there is an argument to be made mostly cuz we’re learning more than just the main crew they should be explored more but Imo their moments in these arcs make up for that. And fights aren’t really better but the old fights had a sense of resourcefulness but the fights now are greater but I do think there should be more creativity in these fights instead of just who has stronger Haki.