Cracker can produce an endless army of soldiers.

The biscuits are harder than steel, forcing Luffy to use Gear 4 almost immediately.

Nami using Big Mom’s Vivre Card to manipulate the forest, providing the only tactical advantage the Straw Hats have.

The revelation that the "Cracker" Luffy was fighting is merely a suit of armor adds a layer of psychological intimidation. Visual and Pacing Analysis