When the Beasts Pirates try to recruit her to assist them, she states that she’s not on their side anymore. Without remorse, she declares “Let my Father die”:
When Luffy says that he didn’t come to beat Kaido, she questions him:
She had offered her assistance to Luffy under the impression that he came to defeat Kaido, declaring that she will fulfil Oden’s unfinished will to open up Wano:
She expresses worry for Luffy and declares that she wants a chance to beat Kaido as well:
Chapter 1012 was named “Itch”:
Momonosuke comments that Yamato was itching to fight (Kaido):
Yamato inquires about Luffy’s condition. Momonosuke replies that he is weakened but still in good shape. He notifies her that Luffy is facing Kaido by himself. Upon realising that it’s a One vs One, Yamato comments that she must hurry to assist him:
Conclusions
Yamato appears to have multiple reasons for her desire to face Kaido:
- She wants payback for decades of abuse.
- She’s disowned him as a Father because he was willing to kill her.
- She wants to fulfill Oden’s will to open up Wano.
- She wants to assist Luffy on the Rooftop.
Given the extensive build up for Yamato to face Kaido in combat, I think her battle with Kaido is more or less set in stone.
*Theory by Cinera
