I think what this potentially sets up is the continuation of Big Mom’s story arc beyond Wano. When Ace went off on his own, Whitebeard was willing to go to the ends of the Earth to shield him from the consequences of his errant actions. Conversely, Big Mom disowned Lola when the breakdown of her betrothment to Loki ruined Linlin’s chances of securing an alliance with the Giants of Elbaf.
Furthermore we saw on Whole Cake Island that some of her other children, Chiffon, Pudding, Katakuri, even Brulee, have to a degree come to respect the Straw Hat Pirates and act independently of their mother’s wishes. Big Mom has a tragic backstory / childhood and it would certainly be in keeping with Oda’s style to write her some sort of redemptive arc.
At this point, I’m not sure how it’ll play out, but I think it’s likely connected to a future Elbaf story arc. This could also be where the current cover story arc which has reunited Chiffon and Lola is headed.
*by StrawHatJedi
