Quote Originally Posted by Archangel
One can only dream, but if that help came in the form of lets say Shanks...
Knowing that you're a manga reader, I'll curse you if it turns out to be true.

It doesn't seem very likely that Shanks will show up, but seeing the Strawhats' desperate situation, it's quite obvious that they'll receive help from someone very strong. I can't think of anyone other than Rayleigh (or Shanks).