User blog comment:Ichigostop/A Plethora of Topics/@comment-3242083-20110415232302

1. Well, Akainu and Kizaru both saw the Haki attacks coming, while Aokiji got hit by surprise. Remember, he was already impaled by Whitebeard, one of the most proficient Haki users seen so far - and remained unscathed.

I think, unlike logia powers, Haki can't be used by reflex. (The armor/attack version, at least)

2. I always got the impression that Ace, while strong, relied to much on the mera mera no mi. I think Blackbeard even comments on that.

3. Can't comment on most, but I'm quite confident that Elbaf will have its own (small) arc. The theme has immense potential and has been set up a long time ago. I would'nt be surprised if it is the next destination after fishman island.